RAR #66: Do Audio Books Count as Read-Alouds?

08/07/17 • 35 min

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Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we are BIG FANS of audio books, but we get asked all the time: “Do audio books count as real read alouds?”

In today’s brand new episode of the podcast, I’m answering that question.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

whether or not audio books count as real reading
where and how to listen (either alone or as a family)
where I get the best deals on audio books

Audio books absolutely aren’t cheating, and I’m here today with your quick guide for getting started!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/66/.

Join us for Shakespeare Summer!

Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we are BIG FANS of audio books, but we get asked all the time: “Do audio books count as real read alouds?”

In today’s brand new episode of the podcast, I’m answering that question.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

whether or not audio books count as real reading
where and how to listen (either alone or as a family)
where I get the best deals on audio books

Audio books absolutely aren’t cheating, and I’m here today with your quick guide for getting started!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/66/.

Previous Episode

RAR #65: How to Best Use and Support Your Local Library

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Do you make the best use of the resources available to you at your local library? Or do you even know all of what your library can do for you?
You’re not alone if the answer to either of those questions is “no.” Today I’m talking to Amy Commers, a Youth Services Librarian in Minnesota, about how you can get the most from (and give the most support to) your local library.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

putting tons of books on hold – it’s OK!
navigating YA
and how to make your library even better!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/65-2/.

Next Episode

RAR #67: Reading for the Bigger Story, Jonathan Rogers

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Hold on to your hats everyone – I am sharing one of my very favorite middle grade series in this episode. I’m chatting with both my daughter Allison and someone who just might be my favorite living author, Jonathan Rogers.

Jonathan is author of the fantastic Winderking series, which has been described as a cross between Tolkien and Twain.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

whether characters in books should serve as role models... or not
the way stories inspire us to live a better story ourselves
how Narnia tells more truth than a non-fiction book

Plus, Allison asks Jonathan about writing his trilogy, and he tells a great story about the origin of some of his characters. You don’t want to miss it!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/67/.