EPISODE · Sep 11, 2023 · 17 MIN
Ep 10 - Deep Dive - Why Audiobooks Are Awesome
from Book Delight with Chrissie Wright · host Chrissie M. Wright
In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome, especially for kids!7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome:Audiobooks are inclusive.Audiobooks are the same for your brain as reading on the page.Audiobooks provide a model of fluency, expression, and prosody.Audiobooks build background knowledge.Audiobooks build vocabulary.Audiobooks are fun.All reading matters.Resources mentioned in this episode:Shifting the BalanceLearning Ally infographic - "Here's why audiobooks work"Daniel Willingham blog post - "Is listening to an audiobook cheating?"Daniel Willingham NYT article - "Is listening to a book the same thing as reading it?"SoraLearning AllyPlayaway audiobooksVOX books audiobooksBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome, especially for kids! 7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome: Audiobooks are inclusive.Audiobooks are the same for your brain as reading on the page.Audiobooks provide a model of fluency, expression, and prosody.Audiobooks build background knowledge.Audiobooks build vocabulary.Audiobooks are fun.All reading matters.Resources mentioned in this episode: Shifting the BalanceLearning Ally infographic - "Here's why audi...
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