BiographiesWorlds Awaiting • Season 4, Episode 18, Segment 1
May 18, 2019 • 14m
Historical figures can be looked up to, despised, or forgotten. And no matter how much we’d like to, we can’t sit down and pepper them with questions. That’s where biographies come into play. Deep and thoughtful research by authors can help readers get those answers. Rachel has Candace Fleming on the phone today to talk about her biographies.

StorytimeMay 18, 20193mLibraries 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 we have a book review of "Gaston" by Kelly DiPucchio.
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 we have a book review of "Gaston" by Kelly DiPucchio.
Less Known LiteratureMay 18, 201917mMany parents are constantly on the lookout for new books to introduce to their children. While there are many wonderful books available today, there are some amazingly unique and fantastical books that have dropped off the face of the literate world for one reason or another. We’re in studio today with Jamie Horrocks, an English professor here at BYU, to chat about why some of these books aren’t well known anymore.
Many parents are constantly on the lookout for new books to introduce to their children. While there are many wonderful books available today, there are some amazingly unique and fantastical books that have dropped off the face of the literate world for one reason or another. We’re in studio today with Jamie Horrocks, an English professor here at BYU, to chat about why some of these books aren’t well known anymore.
Female ScientistsMay 18, 201911mAuthor Candace Fleming talks about her biographies. Jamie Horrocks, an English professor, discusses less known children's literature. Rebecca Sansom, a chemistry professor, chats to females interested in science. Along with our interviews we’ll have storytime with a book review of "Gaston", listen to author tips, and gather around the Librarians' Table to chat about kids and teens.
Author Candace Fleming talks about her biographies. Jamie Horrocks, an English professor, discusses less known children's literature. Rebecca Sansom, a chemistry professor, chats to females interested in science. Along with our interviews we’ll have storytime with a book review of "Gaston", listen to author tips, and gather around the Librarians' Table to chat about kids and teens.
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