Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach Kate Narita
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Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develop and deepen your writing and/or teaching practice? If so, then listen to the experts who make it their practice to become better writers and teachers every day. If you'd like to connect after listening, please find me on Twitter @KateNarita or visit my website www.katenarita.com Happy listening!
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Mining Memory Moments with Chloe Ito Ward
Chloe Ito Ward talks about mining memory moments, authenticity, and celebrating the present.
For our next episode, please read debut author Andrew Hacket’s picture book Ollie the Acorn and the Mighty Idea which celebrates the power of kindness. If you happen to live in Massachusetts, Andrew has two launch events this weekend. On Saturday, April 13th, he’ll be at the Silver Unicorn in Acton at 11 AM. On Sunday, April 14th, he’s teaming up with Tidepool Bookshop and Overlook Farm in Rutland. He’ll be at Overlook Farm from 11-1 on Sunday.
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Making History 3D with Tom Bober
Tom Bober, and I talk about making history 3-D, the power of collaboration, and taking things off of our plates.
For our next episode, please read debut author Chloe Ito Ward’s honest, anti-racist, heartwarming picture book Love Grows Here.
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Sit Down and Do It with C.K. Malone
On today’s show with author and educator, C.K. Malone, we talk about sitting down and getting to work, that tomorrow is a new day, and that anyone can succeed.
Have you reviewed the show? If not, please do so and help me turn 24 in 2024 from a dream into a reality. By doing so, you’ll be entered to win a copy of CK Malone’s A Costume for Charly. Thanks in advance for helping me out.
To prep for our next episode with elementary librarian and author, Tom Bober, be sure to peruse his latest book Literature and Primary Sources or listen to his podcast The Primary Source Podcast.
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Reclaiming Our Narrative with Janelle Harper
Janelle Harper talks about reclaiming narratives, positive phrasing, and creating safe spaces
To prep for our next episode with picture book author and secondary educator C.K. Malone, be sure to read their fabulous debut picture book, A Costume for Charly, which features an innovative bigender character who creates a Halloween costume that reflects their whole self.
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Narwhals, Puppeteers, and Bush Planes with Brooke Hartman
Brooke Hartman talks about the power of social media, breaking through the fourth wall, and staying true to the original story.
To prep for our next episode with Bronx author Janelle Harper, be sure to read her fabulous debut picture book, My Block Looks Like, which is illustrated by the incomparable Frank Morrison.
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Praise Then Raise with Jen Gennari
Jen Gennari, author of Muffled and My Mixed Up Berry-Blue Summer, talks about flagging filter words, personifying drafts, and cultivating artistic vision.
To win a critique or a virtual author's visit, go to www.katenarita.com/podcast during the month of March and leave a comment on Jen's post saying which giveaway you'd like to win. Good luck!
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Customer Reviews
Podcast for KidLit!
Follow Chalk + Ink for insightful, fast-moving interviews with children's authors. Especially for teachers who write and writers who teach but engaging for all who enjoy books for young readers.
Listen to Grow Your Ink
Discover “Chalk & Ink” to expand your inner writer and enrich your instructional practices. You’ll grow your own ink while reaching and teaching the children in your care.
The Intersection of Teaching and Writing
I appreciate the way Kate brings the worlds of teachers and writers into a singular podcast. Her questions are sharp and her follow-ups show her keen ability to listen and respond.