Author Ariane de Bonvoisin

Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today one of Rachel's students and future elementary school teachers Emily Isham reviews Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires.

Stories are an integral part of what it means to be human. From the time we are small, we learn to tell stories. Much of what we communicate is told through stories. But there is much more to storytelling than just that. Randy Evensen is a professional storyteller and lifelong educator. His passion has always been connecting with children and allowing them to be comfortable with learning.

One of the biggest inhibitors for a child’s progression in literacy can be the child’s dislike for reading. However, if you can find the right book for the child, a love of reading is sure to follow. Mark H. Pulham is a librarian, author, storyteller, puppeteer, etc. He wears a lot of hats at the Orem Public Library. His book Dressing the Naked Hand: The World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing with Puppets is a fatastic guide to interacting with children.

Today we are around the Librarians' Table with Nathan Robison and Matthew Kammerer from the Orem Public Library in Utah. They discuss with Rachel some library resources including maker spaces. Libraries are no longer just a place for books. Nathan and Matt work in a place with audio recording booths, computer programming, and art studios.