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        <title><![CDATA[Being a YA Lit Advocate]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear about what it means to be a YA lit advocate and what YA advocacy work can look like. You'll learn strategies you can use to challenge misconceptions about YA lit. You'll also hear about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles you can recommend to teen readers.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Afterschool and Summer Reading with LGBTQ Content]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Motivate your middle school reader with books that include LGBTQ characters.]]></description>
        <dc:creator>Jena Borah</dc:creator>
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        <title><![CDATA[How to Help a Child with Research]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Help students select and narrow a topic, find strong sources, and record new learning in an online tool.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Finding the YA Community at NCTE Convention]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear about specific things you can do to find the YA community at NCTE Annual Convention. You'll learn about the kinds of YA lit sessions that typically appear on the program, and you'll hear tips from YA advocates about how to make the most of the opportunity to meet authors, discover new books, and connect with others who love young adult literature as much as you do.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Appreciating Audiobooks]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this episode, you'll hear about what goes on behind the scenes in audiobook production. You'll also hear samples from an array of distinguished audio titles including YA classics as well as newer works of contemporary realistic fiction, dystopian fiction, historical fiction, and novels written in verse.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Tribute to Patty Campbell]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Today's YA readers benefit from knowing the wise elders of our field: those who promoted, defended, and celebrated young adult literature when doing so was far less popular than it is now.  Tune in to hear about Patty Campbell: teen services librarian, writer/critic, and significant influence on the field.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[An Invitation to the ALAN Workshop]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear testimonials from a variety of this year's attendees. Some are relatively new to ALAN, while others have been involved for years. What they all have in common is a passion for the workshop and a willingness to talk about their experience with others.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Candace Fleming]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In the world of young adult literature, some of today's best and most powerful stories are being told by authors of nonfiction.  Tune in to hear Candace Fleming discuss the origins of The Family Romanov, research as a process of questioning, and how authors of nonfiction are pushing the envelope in books for today's teens.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[#weneeddiversebooks]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Even if they are few in number, diverse books do exist. Tune in to hear about recently-published YA titles that celebrate diversity in a range of genres. There's something for every reader here: comic book superheroes, Civil Rights history, love stories, humorous essays, poetry, artwork, and stories of suspense.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Resilience Literature]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this episode, you'll hear about teens who are dealing with a range of obstacles and hardships. Odd as it may sound, some of the books are funny. Others are suspenseful page-turners. What they all have in common is a main character who finds him or herself in a terrible situation, but finds a way to respond with strength and hope.
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        <title><![CDATA[Life After High School]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Many teens enjoy reading up—choosing books where the main character is just a few years older than they are, and then reading in order to imagine what their life might become.  Together the titles in this episode show teens the range of paths to adulthood and the struggles that are a natural part of the process.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Still Worth Reading]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Given the current level of energy and enthusiasm for young adult literature, now is a good time to pause and look beyond current bestsellers to older, lesser-known titles: that is, young adult novels from the past that never grabbed the popular culture spotlight but are still worth reading. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Walter Dean Myers]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[If there is anyone in the world of children's and young adult literature who could be described as a living legend, it's Walter Dean Myers.  Tune in to hear how his own experiences as a reader have shaped his approach to storytelling, what he seeks to offer young people through his writing, and the thinking behind a select handful of his novels – books that incorporate concepts as varied as magical realism, the social contract, and oral histories with our nation's war veterans.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Talking about Text Complexity]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/talking-about-text-complexity-31107.html</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this episode, you'll hear about a variety of books that may deepen our thinking about complex texts, including collections of poems and works of historical fiction, graphic novels and informational texts, and novels built on interwoven storylines. Together they offer reading options for teens with diverse interests, tastes, and sensibilities.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Rita Williams-Garcia]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[It's rare to find historical fiction that weaves rich period detail into the lives of memorable and endearing characters, but Rita Williams-Garcia's middle-grade novels One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven do just that.  Tune in to hear Rita explain how she drew on personal and historical contexts to develop her characters and tell their story. You'll also hear about her great love for her work and her commitment to spending as long as it takes to get the story right.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Guided by Teen Book Awards]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/guided-teen-book-awards-31079.html</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Teen book awards provide an annual guide for readers in search of quality young adult literature reading recommendations. In her sixth annual celebration of the year's most distinguished books for teens, Jennifer introduces her personal favorites. Tune in to hear about coming of age novels, works of original historical research, and tributes to the pleasures of cooking, the power of graphic design, and the comforts of poetry.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Exploring the Disability Experience]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/exploring-disability-experience-31077.html</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Books about teens who are living with disability highlight the courage and emotional strength that people with disabilities can summon. They also challenge us to reflect on how we treat disabled people in our own lives. Tune in to hear about young people who are living with birth defects, cerebral palsy, autism, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, speech impediments, and traumatic war injuries. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Judy Blume]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/conversation-with-judy-blume-31067.html</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear Judy Blume talk about how she got her start and learned the craft of writing from her long-time editor, Dick Jackson; what it's like returning to her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, which is the setting for her current novel; and how she's responded to the many parodies and tributes that seal her place in popular culture.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nonfiction Roundup]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/nonfiction-roundup-31063.html</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[With each annual crop of new nonfiction, teens have the opportunity to discover and explore new disciplinary worlds. Tune in to hear about an array of recently-published nonfiction titles that will engage teens in learning about history, science, economics, and medicine. You'll hear about junk food and advertising, the atomic bomb and civil rights, bird watching and volcanoes – books written in a variety of formats for a variety of teen readers.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teens and Trauma]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/teens-trauma-31062.html</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Young adult literature about teens and trauma provides a window into mental illness and the toll it takes on young people. Stories of teens who are dealing with depression, anger, or the wish to die can be difficult to read, but they are important. They give voice to a particular kind of suffering, and they help us develop a deeper understanding of emotional pain. Just as important, they show us how people survive that pain and begin the process of healing. Tune in to hear about six new novels that focus on teens, trauma, and mental illness.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Delightfully Gruesome]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Emily chats about stomach-churning books and shares her interview with Georgia Bragg, the author of How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Conversation with Kristin Cashore]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/conversation-with-kristin-cashore-31052.html</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kristin Cashore is one of those rare authors whose books are deep and beautiful, and whose work helps readers gain perspective on their own lives.  Tune in to hear about Kristin's process of writing Bitterblue, how music helps her with writing, and how she copes when writing gets hard.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Kathryn Lasky Feature Episode]]></title>

        <link>http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/podcast-episodes/kathryn-lasky-feature-episode-31048.html</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Discover several works of Kathryn Lasky, author of the popular Guardians of Ga'Hoole and the new Wolves of the Beyond series.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Video Episode: What Advice Would You Give Yourself?]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this special video episode of Chatting About Books, featured authors share what advice they'd give themselves if they could go back in time!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Are You at the End of Your Series?]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Finished a series and need some ideas? Join Emily as she chats about some series worth trying. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fairy Tale Retellings]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[A growing number of young adult authors are using fairy tales as seeds for their stories. Tune in to hear about an assortment of the newest fairy tale retellings: books that include middle grade humor, satire, coming of age stories, and graphic novels.
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        <title><![CDATA[International Books for Teens]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[In this episode, you'll hear about books in a range of genres that give teens insight into the social and political conditions young people face around the globe. Together they offer a sustained look at war, poverty, and the struggle for human rights, but they also speak volumes about ordinary people and their capacity for hope and resilience.
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        <title><![CDATA[Adventures With Erica Perl]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[It's all about Erica Perl and her books in this podcast episode.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Barnyard Antics]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Move to the beat with musical barnyard animals who live it up when the sun goes down!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teen Sexuality]]></title>

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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear about an array of nonfiction books on teen sexuality – some about the mechanics of sex, some about the media and body image, some written by teens themselves. You'll hear about books for older as well as younger readers, boys as well as girls, gay teens as well as those who are straight or questioning. ]]></description>
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