{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Growing Stronger Together","title":"The Role of School Librarians in Child Development | Families on Fridays","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2683,"description":"Summary\nIn this episode of the Growing Stronger Together podcast, host Kim Hale engages with Dr. Renee Lyons, a professor at ETSU, discussing the vital role of literacy and storytelling in child development. They explore the significance of school librarianship, the need for more Appalachian literature, and the impact of technology on reading. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early literacy skills, the debate between print and digital reading, and innovative approaches to engage reluctant readers. The episode concludes with a call to advocate for literacy and support libraries as essential resources for community development.\nTakeaways\nParents have significant power in their child's literacy development.\nStorytelling is crucial for children's language skills.\nThere is a need for more Appalachian children's literature.\nReading enjoyment should continue beyond elementary school.\nTechnology plays a vital role in modern libraries.\nLibraries are essential for lifelong learning and community engagement.\nEngaging reluctant readers can start with magazines.\nEarly literacy skills are foundational for future success.\nPrint reading is more beneficial for comprehension than digital reading.\nAdvocacy for literacy and libraries is essential for societal growth.\nChapters\n00:00 The Importance of Literacy and Language Development\n05:51 Exploring School Librarianship and Its Impact\n09:04 The Need for Appalachian Children's Literature\n11:50 Storytelling as a Tool for Learning\n15:00 The Role of School Libraries in Education\n17:54 Engaging Children with Reading and Literature\n20:51 The Value of Nonfiction and Diverse Reading Materials\n24:03 Promoting Library Resources and Community Engagement\n26:47 The Role of Parents in Fostering a Love for Reading\n30:05 Cultural Representation in Literature\n33:00 The Evolution of Reading Practices and Technology\n35:59 Creative Approaches to Book Reports and Engagement\n39:03 Advocating for Literacy and Library Support","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/m1Pu9xJAiKiCO1zKOkdSU-RuiZHrC0pIqCBd6GW9uL8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYWZj/YjI3NTRlOGQ5M2Y3/YThjYjkyODYxNWQ0/MTU4Zi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}