ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Ami Polonsky is the first (but not the last!) guest on The Reader's Heart who is both a classroom teacher AND an author of books for young people. This duel role made her an incredible guest; although I always try to limit weekly episodes to 30ish minutes, I felt like I could have talked to Ami about books and reading for hours and hours! It didn't hurt that Ami also wrote one of my favorite books of all time: World Made of Glass - which we talk about in depth. If you haven't read this book yet, I can't possibly recommend it more enthusiastically! As I mentioned during our conversation, this is a book of my heart. I've read it several times and wept each and every time. I can't wait for you to hear our conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
EPISODE DETAILS
EPISODE NUMBER: 013
GUEST: Ami Polonsky
Ami Polonsky works with 5th-8th graders and their teachers on reading and writing. She's also a mom and author, among other things. She is devoted to guiding children towards a love of books and helping create lifetime readers. She's the author of middle grade novels with big hearts such as: World Made of Glass, Spin With Me and Gracefully Grayson.
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
RESOURCES & LINKS
Please enjoy a special discount of 20% off the titles mentioned in this episode (or others of your choice) by visiting Bookelicious and using the code JENNIFERLAGARDE. Note: I do not make any money from the sales, but I am delighted that you get to save some!
World Made of Glass by Ami Polonsky
Spin With Me by Ami Polonsky
Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky
Connect with Ami
MORE ABOUT THE READER’S HEART
Rooted in the belief that our world needs the magic of children’s literature now more than ever, the Reader’s Heart podcast captures conversations with authors and illustrators about children's literature as a vehicle for empathy and joy in a dark world. I'm so excited about this project and it's my wish that it brings you as much light and hope as it has brought me.
Special thanks to Corinna Luyken for creating the beautiful illustration that will serve as the show's logo. I've always found Corinna's art so moving and she perfectly captured the spirit of what I am trying to do, which is to put warmth and love into the world during a time when so many are working to limit kids' access to the warmth and love inherent in children's literature. (Also, don't forget, you can use the discount above to buy Corinna's books from Bookelicious, too!)
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