Scholastic Reads

Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us.

Scholastic Reads is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 166 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Scholastic Reads, a education show with 166 episodes published.

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  The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: From the classroom to Carnegie Hall

  Jul 21, 202534 minS0

  <p>About This Episode<br> For over 100 years, teens from throughout the country have participated in a storied American tradition – the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Originally conceived in 1923 as a way to celebrate student artists at a time when most awards focused on athletic achievements, the Awards have gone on to become the nation’s longest-running scholarship and recognition program for creative teens and have served as the launching pad for some of the most well-known and respected artists and writers of the last century, including the likes of Robert Redford, Sylvia Plath, Richard Avedon, Andy Warhol, Joyce Carol Oates, John...

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  Branches and the magic of early chapter books

  Jun 3, 202535 minS0

  <p>ABOUT THIS EPISODE<br> Learning and loving to read is a journey for every child. Today, we’re focusing on that particular moment when a child is building their reading confidence to make a leap from picture books to chapter books. It’s an exciting time, but it’s also high stakes: it presents a small window that can either launch a child into a love of reading on their own or intimidate them if they find it overwhelming. That’s where Scholastic comes in. </p> <p>In today’s episode, former elementary school teacher and current Editorial Director of Scholas...

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  Realize the Dream: A Conversation with Martin Luther King III, Arndrea King, and Andrea Davis Pinkney

  Apr 3, 202535 minS0

  <p>Realize the Dream is a visionary movement aimed at uniting communities to achieve an extraordinary goal: completing 100 million hours of service by January 15, 2029—the 100th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth.</p> <p>Inspired by Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and a compassionate society, Realize the Dream embodies his vision of a strong, unified foundation for all. The initiative seeks to empower hundreds of thousands of teachers and bring hope to over six million students in underfunded schools across the United States.</p> <p>As a company deeply committed to education and literacy for...

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  We Spy, You Spy, I Spy Love: A Conversation with Walter Wick and Dave & Dan Marzollo on the Latest I Spy Installment

  Mar 7, 202530 minS0

  <p>In 1992, Scholastic published I Spy, a groundbreaking series of photography-based seek-and-find books created by illustrator Walter Wick and author Jean Marzollo. For over three decades, I Spy has captivated and entertained readers and families across the nation. With 100-plus books in the collection and over 75 million copies in print, the series continues to be a beloved classic.</p> <p>Last November saw the latest installment in the series, I Spy Love, which brims with whimsical and heartwarming scenes accompanied by delightful riddles, all centered on the theme of love. The title also marks a significant milestone for the series...

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  New Year, New Scares: Goosebumps Kicks Off 2025 with Thrills, Chills and a Vanishing Act

  Jan 16, 202527 minS0

  <p>In July 1992, Scholastic published the first Goosebumps book by R.L. Stine for young readers nationwide. Never before had a book series attempted to be just scary enough for children and very quickly one thing became clear, kids loved it. In the three decades since its debut, Goosebumps has become one of the best-selling children's book series of all time. </p> <p>With over 400 million books in print, two feature films, video games, consumer products, multiple television adaptations, and more in store for 2025, Goosebumps continues to be one of the most notable cultural phenomena of the past century.</p> <...

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