Hooked on Books: Raising Readers

An episode of the Raising Me podcast, hosted by CBS13, titled "Hooked on Books: Raising Readers" was published on April 8, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.

April 8, 2025 ·27m · Raising Me

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This week, the conversation centers on the power of reading and how to nurture a lifelong love for it in children — whether they’re reluctant readers, struggling to keep up, or avid bookworms in search of their next great story. Melinda “Mindy” Butler, chair of the Department of Literacy, Language and Culture at the University of Southern Maine and assistant professor of literacy education shares her expertise. Butler offers insight into why reading is essential—whether children are flipping pages or listening—and how parents can support their kids in discovering the joy of books. She also introduces a new phrase to the vocabulary: the “homerun book,” a term that might just change how you think about reading success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, the conversation centers on the power of reading and how to nurture a lifelong love for it in children — whether they’re reluctant readers, struggling to keep up, or avid bookworms in search of their next great story. Melinda “Mindy” Butler, chair of the Department of Literacy, Language and Culture at the University of Southern Maine and assistant professor of literacy education shares her expertise. Butler offers insight into why reading is essential—whether children are flipping pages or listening—and how parents can support their kids in discovering the joy of books. She also introduces a new phrase to the vocabulary: the “homerun book,” a term that might just change how you think about reading success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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