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S2 Ep2272: STORYTIME with JANET KEELER More Joy in Reading Aloud
(8/15/2026) In this episode of STORYTIME with Janet Keeler, the host discusses recent research that says reading out loud is not just beneficial for kids. In the first year of STORYTIME, Janet interviewed children’s book authors, librarians, booksellers, story reading pros and others who talked about the importance of reading out loud to children, especially as a way to sharpen emotional intelligence and nurture creativity. Kids aren’t the only ones who benefit, though. The BBC recently reported that reading adult material aloud—either to yourself or to another adult—helps aid memory and…
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