Ep. 209 Nursery Rhymes and Reasons

You can now use the survey link below AND text us your feedback via Buzzsprout with this link right here!!Sunshine and Stories Episode 209 Nursery Rhymes and Reason with Mary Lanni Episode Summary: Kate Compton chats with Mary Lanni, the Youth Literacy and Outreach Specialist from Douglas County Libraries. Mary shares insights from her upcoming book on nursery rhymes in storytime, exploring their historical roots, cultural implications, and why they matter for early literacy. They dive into questions about inclusivity, evolving trends, and practical tips for creating welcoming storytimes in today’s diverse communities. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation as a way to reflect on your own storytime offerings.  Outline:  00:19 - Meet Mary 01:22 - Why we need a closer look 02:51 - Common themes 07:25 - Why we sing nursery rhymes  09:28 – New trends 14:25 – Resources  14:14 - What's next? 21:54 - Closing  Resources:  CLEL Everychildreadytoread.org www.imaginationlibrarycolorado.org www.maryrlanni.com YouTube and Spotify (@MaryLanniReads) Storytime Solidarity Tell us what you think!If you give us a listen, please let us know what you think by completing a short feedback survey for this episode.  CSL projects like this one are funded in part by the Grants to States program administered by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Colorado State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, or the U.S. Government.