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Reading to Succeed with Elizabeth Morphis
You know your child should read. And they know how to read. So…why don’t they want to spend more time reading? Sadly, children have come to see one of life’s most pleasurable activities–reading–as a chore, which is why literacy rates have fallen over the past decade. Reading to Succeed: Raising Readers + Critical Thinkers is a podcast that offers parents and caregivers fun, fast, and fresh strategies that are both practical and research-backed. Host Elizabeth Morphis is a literacy expert and…
Episodes
- Reading to Succeed with Elizabeth Morphis
Nonfiction Strategy: What Did the Author Think You Already Knew?
Are your kids reading nonfiction passages and wish the author included more information? Here's a strategy to try out with your kid. Authors can assume that…
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The Power of Showing Kids Something Real About the World with Maggie Tokuda-Hall EP 96
Kids love learning about the world around them, and today's guest teaches kids all about our wonderful world. Elizabeth is joined by Maggie Tokuda-Hall--the…
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Should Your Kids Read Graphic Novels?
Have you been told that your kids should not be reading graphic novels? This episode shares some of what the research says about kids reading graphic novels…
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The Princess in Black Trick-or-Treating Trouble with Shannon and Dean Hale EP 95
Once kids have learned to read, early chapter books are a great next step to keep them excited about reading. Shannon and Dean Hale, the team behind The…
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Reading to Succeed: Raising Readers and Critical Thinkers with Elizabeth Morphis
You know your child should read. And they know how to read. So…why don’t they want to spend more time reading? Sadly, children have come to see one of life’s…
- Reading to Succeed with Elizabeth Morphis
Three Ways to Create a Reading Routine with Your Kids
Are you looking to create a reading routine for your kids? This episode will help you get started! Three steps to get started: 1. Be consistent 2. Be realistic…
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Exciting News! EP94
Elizabeth shares some news and updates in today's episode. There will be some fun changes to the podcast starting next week. Check out Elizabeth's updated…
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What If I Don’t Like the Books My Child Wants to Read?
We're halfway through September! If your kid is coming home with books that you are not crazy about--how do you handle that? In this mini episode, Elizabeth…
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The Bag of Y-O-U and Breaking Assumptions with the Amazing John Schu EP 93
In today's episode, teacher, librarian, and author John Schu joins Elizabeth (for the second time!) to talk about his latest book, Lily-May's Joyful Day. John…
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How Do You Make Time to Read?
It's that time again...back to school, and back to routines! If you are concerned about finding time to read with your kids on a regular basis, this mini…
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Blending-In & Navigating Family & Friends: Talking All About Roxie in Color with Diane Debrovner & Stacy Cervenka EP 92
Elizabeth chats with Diane Debrovner & Stacy Cervenka, the authors of the book Roxie in Color–which is about middle-schooler Roxie who has two parents who are…
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Whose Lens Are We Looking Through?
After reading the book Roxie in Color by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka, the idea of perspective really stood out. The book is mostly written from Roxie’s…
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The Power of Illustrations: Including a Visual Element into Novels with Alan Barillaro EP 91
Alan Barillaro is a children’s author and illustrator. He is also the director of Piper, which won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Based on his…
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Keep An Idea Notebook
Many authors talk about the benefits of keeping a notebook handy so that ideas can be documented in the moment. When speaking with children’s author…
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The Magic of Nature: Talking about Birdy with N. West Moss EP 90
Elizabeth continues speaking with authors this summer, and this week's episode features N. West Moss who is the author of the middle grade book, Birdy. Birdy…
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What is Our Country About?
This month, the United States is celebrating 250 years of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. After speaking with Barbara Caroll Roberts about her…
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Sharing History with Younger Generations: Writing Nonfiction with Barbara Carroll Roberts EP 89
The United States is celebrating a big milestone--a 250th Birthday! And, to help younger generations learn about our history, Barbara Carroll Roberts has a…
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Have You Ever…
It's summer! And, that means that it's time for summer reading! If you want to encourage your kids to keep reading over the summer, talk to them about the…
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Staying True to Yourself & Combatting Stereotypes with Shifa Saltagi Safadi EP 88
It's finally summer! To kick off summer reading, Elizabeth is speaking with authors about their books. In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Shifa Saltagi…
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Libraries Offer Kids Access to All Levels of Books
The American Library Association is hosting its Annual Conference this month--and to gear up for the conference, this episode is about the library! Should your…
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Changes, Challenges, and Core Values: Talking about the Role of Libraries with Dan Montgomery EP 87
The American Library Association is gearing up for its Annual Conference (June 25-29, 2026)--and joining Elizabeth is Dan Montgomery, who is the Executive…
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Libraries Have More Than Books
To celebrate the American Library Association's 150th Anniversary and their upcoming Annual Conference, this week's mini episode is library themed! Libraries…
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150 Years of the American Library Association with Sam Helmick! EP 86
It's the 150th Anniversary of the American Library Association! Joining Elizabeth is the current President of the ALA, Sam Helmick, who is talking about the…
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What are you Reading? Kids Mimic Our Actions
Finding time to read can be a challenge. Schedules are busy and when things get hectic, reading is often the first thing that gets cut out. But...this is a tip…
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Acknowledging Service Members with Jeff Gottesfeld and Matt Tavares EP 85
Memorial Day is quickly approaching and to talk about the importance of acknowledging service members, Elizabeth is joined by Jeff Gottesfeld and Matt Tavares…
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Libraries Spark Curiosity
If you are looking for ways to introduce your child to book about their interests or new books--look no further than the library! Libraries spark curiosity in…
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How Experiences Impact Our Stories: Learning about Crouton the Cat with Author and Illustrator Kristine A. Lombardi EP 84
If you love cats, then this episode is for you! Elizabeth is joined by the author and illustrator, Kristine A. Lombardi. She recently wrote and published the…
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Reading for Recall
Elizabeth was recently asked about what reading for skills looks like. In today's mini episode she shares how you can help your child with the skill of…
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Bringing Authors to Life: Dr. Karen Huff and the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference EP 83
Are you looking for an event that brings together children's authors, teachers, parents, and children? Well, look no further than the Shenandoah University…
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Keep A Journal
Today's tip comes from the author N. West Moss. In her book, Birdy, the main character keeps a journal. N. West Moss has been asked about the benefits of…
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The Write Stuff For Early Readers with Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift EP 82
Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift is back on the podcast! Today she is joining Elizabeth to talk about writing -- and how writing can help boost reading skills. In this…
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The 'What Just Happened' Strategy
This week's mini episode tip is designed to support your child with reading comprehension. Recalling and remembering what happened in a story is an important…
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Spring into Planning with Sarah Hart-Unger EP 81
It's a new season! And, to kick off this new season, Elizabeth is joined by planning expert, Sarah Hart-Unger. Sarah is the host of the Best Laid Plans podcast…
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Be Positive About the Books Your Kids Read
Today's tip is to be positive about the books that your kids and students read. Our words have an impact on our kids. When adults make negative comments about…
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Collaboration and Creativity with Laurel Snyder and LeUyen Pham - The Author and Illustrator of Shrinking Violet EP 80
Have you ever wondered how writers and illustrators work together? Well, today's episode answers that question! Joining Elizabeth on the podcast are Laurel…
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Go On A Book Search Adventure
Welcome to the mini episodes! This is where Elizabeth shares a tip, a trick, or a strategy to take your kids from just reading to actually wanting to read…
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The Language of Self-Affirmations with Caitlin Santomauro EP 79
How we speak to ourselves is so important. Today's guest, Caitlin Santomauro is the author of the amazing book, The Language of Self-Affirmations: A Magical…
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Tips for the New Year that Support Readers: Conversations Build Confident Readers EP 78
Today's reading tip is to talk to your parents about the books that they are reading. Elizabeth explains why talking to kids about the books that they are…
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Tips for the New Year that Support Readers: Don't Make Reading a Fight EP 77
This month is focused on tips for helping kids read in 2026. And, today's episode is about not making reading a fight. What do you do when you do not like the…
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Tips for the New Year that Support Readers: Include OR Statements When Reading With Children EP 76
Happy 2026! To get the New Year started, Elizabeth is sharing tips and strategies that can be easily included when reading with kids - both in the classroom…
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Time for a Mini-Reflection & Making Reading Happening Over the Winter Break EP 75
This episode is wrapping up 2025! It's the time to stop and take a few minutes to think about your teaching so that you have an idea of what is going well and…
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Making Fluency Fun with Reader’s Theater EP 74
This week's episode is about using reader's theater to address fluency with kids. Elizabeth just used reader's theater in her classes to show current and…
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Poetry is Fun! A Conversation with Poet, Darren Sardelli EP 73
Today's episode is such a treat! Elizabeth is joined by poet Darren Sardelli. He writes poetry and shows kids how much fun words and language can be - and how…
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Beliefs About Books and Reading EP 72
In this episode, Elizabeth shares eight common beliefs about reading and how they can discourage kids from reading. There have been many alarming articles…
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Connecting Teaching to Writing A Conversation with Former Teacher and Author, Terri Lilga EP 71
This is a treat! Today, I am joined by my former colleague, Terri Lilga. Terri is a retired teacher, who is now writing books for children. We worked together…
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Relevance is Essential: How Teachers Can Make Literacy Learning Relevant to Our Students’ And Their Futures With Lorraine Radice EP 70
Lorraine Radice is back on the podcast! Lorraine has a new book that recently came out, Revolving Literacy: How to Connect Relevance and Future-Ready Skills to…
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Focusing On Mood to Unlock Critical Thinking with Trevor Bryan EP 69
I'm back this week with Trevor Bryan, an educator and writer. Trevor's latest book is out and available to be purchased. It's called Narrative Know-How: A…
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All About Understanding Narratives with Trevor Bryan EP 68
We want our students to be confident readers and writers. One way to support their confidence is to teach them about structure. Today, I am joined by Trevor…
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Making Reading Fun (And a Priority) This School Year EP 67
Recently, there have been studies out that discuss how reading, particularly reading for pleasure is at an all-time low. This is for kids and adults, but the…
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Another Summer is Coming To An End Gearing Up for the New School Year – Some Tips for Teachers EP 66
It's August, and that means that the new school year is just around the corner! My semester begins in just two weeks. This episode is aimed at teachers, but…
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Parents, Here's A Tip When Your Kids Do Not Want To Read! EP 65
It's the end of July and the new school year is approaching (faster than I would like!). Today's episode is for parents. I often hear comments from parents…
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Mid-Summer Check-In for Parents: Have Your Kids Been Reading? If Not, You Have Time! EP 64
It's mid-July already! This week's episode features a quick check-in with three tips to get your kids back into a reading habit this summer. Daily routines and…
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Matching Books to Readers: A Conversation with Lea Anne Borders EP 63
Lea Anne Borders is the founder of Bookelicious, a digital tool that connects kids’ interests to books that they may enjoy reading. She joins me on today's…
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Getting Kids in Middle and High School Reading with New York Times Bestselling Author Jen Calonita EP 62
In today's episode, New York Times Bestselling Author, Jen Calonita comes on to discuss her books as well as why she loves writing for the middle grade and…
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Supporting Multilingual Learners with Interacting, Reading, and Listening: Learning More from Susan Katz EP 61
We are back with the second half of my conversation with Susan! Susan is the author of The Swirl Method: Supporting Multilingual Learners as They Speak, Write…
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Ideas and Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners with Susan Katz, Author of the SWIRL Method EP 60
The Swirl Method: Supporting Multilingual Learners as They Speak, Write, Interact, Read, and Listen, written by Susan Katz addresses how we can support…
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Connecting Sports and Reading: Making Sure Kids Have Books They Want to Read with Football and Baseball Player Brian Jordan EP 59
Brian Jordan is a former professional football and baseball player. He played football for the Atlanta Falcons and he played baseball for the St. Louis…
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It's National Library Week! Get Involved and Support Your Local Library with President-Elect Sam Helmick EP 58
It's National Library Week! It's a great week to get involved and support your local library. Libraries are a reflection of the community they serve. You can…
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Movement and Literacy: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning to Read EP 57
How can movement be included in learning to read? In today's episode, Elizabeth speaks with Stefanie Hohl, the creator of ABC See, Hear, Do, which is a…
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Handwriting is a Foundational Skill & The Role it Plays in Supporting Reading EP 56
Is handwriting important now that kids have access to technology and devices in school? Many parents are concerned about their children's penmanship. Should…