Chowder Chat 4.1: Author Jenny Jiang
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Release Date: 11/16/2021
Chowder Chat 6.7: We Are Not From Here
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The teen council discusses the book, by Jenny Torres Sanchez, which is one of the books in our this month. Hear their reactions to this intense story about young Guatamalan immigrants in this recording. Other books discussed were:
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Chowder Chat 6.6: What We're Watching Now
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The teen council met on March 11th to talk about what they've been reading and watching lately. Find out what they recommend this month and get ready for the Mark Oshiro reading challenge next month. News: ends on March 30th starts on April 1st Recommended reads: by Sandra Cisneros by Hafsah Faizal by Hugh Howey Recommended TV shows: on Netflix (rated for adults) Next month's read: by Jenny Sanchez Torres
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Chowder Chat 6.5: Black History Month Books
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The teen council met in February 2024 to discuss their favorite recent reads by Black authors. Books discussed are: by Tracy Deonn by Renée Watson by Jason Reynolds Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood (publishes in May 2024) by Jamar Perry by Zora Neale Hurston by Maya Angelou
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Chowder Chat 6.4: Student Writing Group Ad Meliora
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On January 8, 2024, the Teen Library Council interviewed the student writing group, Ad Meliora. They talk about what writing contests they have and the workshops they teach. They also share some of their favorite reads. Books discussed: Babel Minor Feelings Pachinko Homegoing Anne of Green Gables Lie Tree Eragon and Murtaugh One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Grace of Kings Poppy War
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Chowder Chat 6.3: Winter Vibes and Winter Reads
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The Cedar Mill & Bethany Teen Council discusses some of their favorite winter reads and holiday movies as they prepare for Winter Break 2023. Join our Books discussed are: Monster Orphan Spy by Matt Killeen Night Circus by Erin Morgensten (book for adults) Love in Winter Wonderland by A Bello Wool by Hugh Howey (book for adults) A Dance with Dragons by George RR Martin (book for adults) Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans (made for adults) Movies discussed are: Anastasia Home Alone How the Grinch Stole Christmas Horton Hears a Who California Christmas Christmas Chronicles ...
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Chowder Chat 6.2: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and books with many characters
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Teen council dives into all things Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as we eagerly await the movie to come out. We also discuss books with many narrators and how these can be somewhat confusing unless handled well. There are many things we are thankful for this year, which we discuss as well. Don't miss our tips for students studying for AP and IB tests (Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate). Books and websites discussed: - Elizabeth Acevedo (help with IB testing) - Lucy Foley - George Martin - Leigh Bardugo - Neil Shusterman - Jason Reynolds -...
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Supporting Your Child's Literacy Development in Elementary School
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Find out more about your child’s literacy development and their progress towards becoming an independent reader. Learn how the Science of Reading can help you support your child’s literacy development in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Presented by Rachell Keys. Rachell Keys is a School Psychologist currently working for the Northwest Regional Education Service District. Over the past twenty years she has worked to improve literacy outcomes in Oregon and nationally. She has pursued her passion to help all kids become successful readers in a variety of ways. Rachell taught courses on...
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Chowder Chat 6.1: Spooky shows and books
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Chowder Chat is back with an episode about some favorite spooky shows along with a few books. We'll cover Stranger Things, Locke & Key, Sawkill Girls, Percy Jackson and more. Hear about some upcoming events and some of our favorite things to do in October.
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Chowder Chat 5.8: Pride Books and Summer Plans
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The teen council discusses books for Pride, what they are looking forward to this summer, and what they've been reading lately. This is the last episode for this school year. Titles and events discussed: by Sarah Rees Brennan by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Across the Spiderverse and the soundtrack Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Oppenheimer Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Song: by American Authors Singer Her song in Portland What we're reading: by Joelle Charbonneau by Ray Bradbury by Margaret Atwood by Ocean Vuong by Tahereh Mafi
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Chowder Chat 5.7: Study tips, Mental Health and what we're reading
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This month, we talk about study tips and mental health, two closely related subjects for many teens, particularly this time of year (Spring). We also talk about our recent reads. Books discussed are: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Animal Farm by George Orwell Educated by Tara Westover The Likeness by Tana French Farrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
info_outlineThe Teen Council interviews author Jenny Jiang about her self published picture book, Just Like Flowers. Why did she decide to write and her own picture book? What tools did she use to write it? What's the reception been like? All of these questions and more are asked and answered in this episode of Chowder Chat. Place the book on hold too.