EPISODE · Mar 16, 2021 · 58 MIN
Episode 137: Frindle
from The SSR Podcast
On Episode 137, Frindle by Andrew Clements takes the stage! Frindle chronicles the adventures of a fifth-grader named Nick Allen who turns his community upside down when he decides to start using the word “frindle” to describe pens. On this episode, Alli shares why this book is so close to her heart and talks with her guests about troublemakers, cultural differences in the classroom, double standards, strict teachers, the power of a villain, and more. Daman and Khyati are the hosts of Brown Girls Read. On every episode, they discuss the books they’re reading, as well as their culture. Follow them on Instagram (@browngirlsreadpod | @browngirlshappyhour). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On Episode 137, Frindle by Andrew Clements takes the stage! Frindle chronicles the adventures of a fifth-grader named Nick Allen who turns his community upside down when he decides to start using the word “frindle” to describe pens. On this episode, Alli shares why this book is so close to her heart and talks with her guests about troublemakers, cultural differences in the classroom, double standards, strict teachers, the power of a villain, and more. Daman and Khyati are the hosts of Brown Girls Read. On every episode, they discuss the books they’re reading, as well as their culture. Follow them on Instagram (@browngirlsreadpod | @browngirlshappyhour). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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