What Are the Kids Reading These Days?
A husband and wife team --- comprised of a junior high Language Arts teacher and a children's librarian --- spend each episode discussing a current popular middle grade/young adult novel: Would kids like it? Should parents recommend it to their kids? How might an ELA teacher use it in their classroom? Tune into each episode to hear Tim and Taylor answer all these questions and more! In addition to discussions about specific novels, alternating episodes will feature conversations about various aspects of young adult reading. Questions or Comments? Reach out to Tim and Taylor at: whatarethekidsreadingthesedays@gmail.com
What Are the Kids Reading These Days?
'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer
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What Are the Kids Reading These Days?
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Season 2
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Episode 7
Tim & Taylor discuss Marissa Meyer's dystopian sci-fi reimagining of the classic fairy tale Cinderella, a story about a cyborg named Cinder living in New Beijing in the midst of a deadly plague.
Tune in to hear them talk about their thoughts on the book, whether they think kids and teens would enjoy it, ideas for how the novel could be used in the classroom, recommendations for further reading, and much more!
SPOILER WARNING! This episode is most enjoyable if you've either already read the book or simply want to hear some takes on it before recommending it to your students or children.