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Episode 2 is all about READING! We'll get our minds geared up for reading in the Reading Tune-Up, learn how to describe why we like a particular book, and hear an excerpt from Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table as well as a book recommendation in What's in Your Reading Bag? Stay tuned until the end for an announcement about an incredible worldwide reading initiative called Read Across the Globe. Resources + Books Mentioned Points of Light Read Across the Globe Readers to Eaters Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline Briggs Martin First Book - new books for children in need Dog Loves Drawing by Louise Yates Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates   Printable Documents Reading Tune-Up   Take 5 for Reading   Additional Resources About Literacy "Read Across the Globe Day: Children Worldwide Will be Given the Gift of Reading" Huffington Post        visit LiveReadWrite.com find us on Ins

Author Spotlight Join educator Erika Crowl and her co-host, Tyler for this author study of the man behind the Big Red Dog. Recommended for children 3-7. Did someone say Clifford?  ** Teacher's note: you will want to have a copy of any Clifford book handy for this episode. **   Inspiration from Bridwell on the Creative Process  "Any time you do something creative, there are going to be people that don't like it...and this may hurt sometimes, but if you believe in what you're doing and stay with it, it can be very enjoyable. The fact that you created soemthing that makes someday laugh or teaches them something, and might change their life in some way, for the better I hope, can be very satisfying..." --courtesy of Scholastic's Norman Bridwell Interview   Sources mentioned Scholastic's Video for Teachers: Norman Bridwell Interview  Article from the New York Times: "Norman Bridwell, Creator of ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Books, Dies at 86" Scholastic biograp