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The Children's Literature Podcast

The Children's Literature Podcast

By: T.Q. Townsend
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 Grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to share with kidsCopyright 2020 by TQ Townsend Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 190 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sing Along

    190 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sing Along
    Jun 16 2025
    Enough of you expressed interest in a sing along, so let’s do it! Here’s how you can participate: And here is the backing track video to help you sing along: Downloads: Lead sheet for “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” MP3 download of the backing track
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    8 mins
  • 189 – The LGBTQ+ Books Before the Supreme Court

    189 – The LGBTQ+ Books Before the Supreme Court
    Jun 16 2025
    A fight over picture books happened in the highest court of the United States. Government run schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, made nine LGBTQ+ picture books a mandatory part of the English curriculum for preschoolers and elementary aged children. Hundreds of parents objected, as they previously had the right to be notified about these books … Continue reading "189 – The LGBTQ+ Books Before the Supreme Court"
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    36 mins
  • 188 – Be Nice to Hermione

    188 – Be Nice to Hermione
    Jun 3 2025
    HBO has announced the actors playing the three leads of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in its new adaptation of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling. I had big problems with their casting choice for Snape, as it deviates too far from the text, changing the character and introducing themes to … Continue reading "188 – Be Nice to Hermione"
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    10 mins
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