Podcasters and book lovers, lend us your ears. Today we announced the launch of our new podcast, "Scholastic Reads,” which is all about the children's books we publish and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. Each month we'll bring you fresh content, compelling conversations, and a peek into the making of some of your favorite children's and young adult books. We can't wait for you to listen!
The first episode is about the enduring magic of Harry Potter — what makes J.K. Rowling's books so special, and why, after all these years, Harry Potter remains one of the most popular series—among kids and adults—of all time. We sat down with Cheryl Klein, who worked as continuity editor on the series and has some harrowing stories to share about keeping the manuscript secret. Literacy expert Pam Allyn, Founding Director of LitWorld, also joins us to weigh in on how Hogwarts and the lessons Harry Potter teaches us can be valuable for educators.
Give it a listen here or in iTunes (search "Scholastic Reads")!
Next up on the podcast: our editors tackle your toughest holiday book-buying questions.
