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In this episode of the Reading Revolution podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Davern, vice president of sales and marketing at Read-A-Thon. With over 26 years of experience, Stephanie shares her insights on driving growth in the education space, strategies for successful fundraising, and how Read-A-Thon is helping schools raise funds while inspiring a love for reading. Learn how innovative programs can transform education and empower young readers. Follow us on all platforms @bookvending
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Tara Burgess is the Executive Director for EPIC, Every Person Impacts Children, a Buffalo NY-based organization dedicated to strengthening families and building community to raise children who make a positive impact in the world. With a variety of dynamic initiatives available to residents in the Western New York area, we delve into their reading programs that are changing the way families approach literacy.
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In this episode of the Reading Revolution, we chat with Isis Asare, the visionary founder and CEO of Sistah Scifi. Discover how this Black-owned, women-owned, digital-first bookstore is making waves in the literary world, particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Learn about their innovative introduction of book vending machines in Seattle and Oakland, California, aimed at bringing books directly to the community through partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! For more, please visit https://sistahscifi.com/
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Grandma's Love, Inc. founder Theresa Monforte-Caraballo has been committed to combating childhood hunger and improving literacy in communities throughout New York City, especially in low income and at-risk neighborhoods, since 2015. Theresa has introduced Inchy Bookworm machines to many hospitals and institutions with an eye to expanding their footprint in the years to come to "feed the minds of our future."
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In this episode, I speak with the creator of Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machines and the long awaited children's book, The Adventures of Inchy the Bookworm: The Dream. Inchy's story captures the spirit of BookVending.com's mission to bring books to children and inspire reading everywhere. Jay also talks about what's new with the company and touches on some exciting programs on the horizon.
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In this episode, I sit down with Greater Longview, Texas United Way Executive Director Dr. Reverend Evan Dolive and learn more about the group's mission to bring equal access to books in their community. Dr. Dolive talks about their success with the Inchy Bookworm program and its expansion outside of schools to provide kids with books. It's a great "How Funding Gets Things Done" Inchy story!
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In this episode, I am joined by global business leader and philanthropist James Keyes as he talks about leadership, literacy and his new book Education is Freedom. Keyes is the former CEO of Blockbuster, Inc. and 7-11 and he shares about the importance of education, its impact on society, and how his Education is Freedom foundation is working hard to help high school students prepare for and succeed in college.
For more, visit jameswkeyes.com and educationisfreedom.org
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In this episode we head to Southern California to catch up with high school student and change agent, Carter Beardsley. Carter was the catalyst for bringing an Inchy Bookworm book vending machine to students at Delano Elementary and La Vina Middle schools! His grassroots efforts to enhance literacy at his former schools is nothing short of amazing and a study in how visions become reality through hard work and determination!
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Joining me on this episode is award-winning podcaster and talk show host, entrepreneur, and author Debbie Nigro. Debbie hosts The Debbie Nigro radio show/podcast and is the author of "The Working Mom on the Run" and recently "How to Talk to Strangers." She delves into the world of writing, publishing and publicity. Hear her show here: https://shorturl.at/hxQZ2
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In this episode, I am joined by Ymani Wince, owner and proprietor of the Noir Book Shop in St. Louis, MO. The Noir Book Shop is bookstore dedicated to the Black experience designed to build community through its educational programming and product offerings. The shop has also recently installed a Inchy Bookworm vending machine to help sustain it's three pillars: education, inspiration, and community. https://www.noirbookshop.com/
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For 17 years, Read to Succeed Buffalo has been combining exposure to high quality, intentional instruction, and literacy rich environments for birth through 3rd Grade children, regardless of economic or social challenges, to help them reach their highest potential. In this podcast, I sit down with Director of Program Julia Brueckl to explore how Read to Succeed Buffalo is making a difference in the lives of Western New York children. www.readtosucceedbuffalo.org/
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Join us for a unique twist on food and literacy and how they have come together at Melba's PoBoys in New Orleans! Restaurant owner and author Jane Wolfe shares her secret to success combining reading and cuisine in a fun and unique way in the Big Easy. From book signings to read-alongs, literacy and good food go hand-in-hand at Melba's! Check them out: https://www.melbas.com/
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Dr. Maria Murray, President and CEO of the Reading League joins us to discuss the awareness, understanding, and the use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. Their group facilitates collaborations and connects the findings from the science of reading to the practices of multiple stakeholders within the education, publishing, and policy communities. For more: www.thereadingleague.org
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BPS School #61 Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction Principal Nathaniel Barnes joins me to talk about the impact of their Inchy the Bookworm book vending machine and how it has changed the school's approach to literacy. Barnes engages his students and families with a variety of unique and engaging activities, both in the classroom and out and is proud to lead his teachers with the very first Inchy machine ever created. Visit their website: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/ps61
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In this episode, I am joined by children's author, artist and assistant professor of General and Special Education of the graduate school at Touro University, Timothy Bellavia. A former Western New York native now residing in New York City, Tim is the creator of the popular We Are All the Same Inside series of books and dolls and is currently preparing educators for the classroom. Check out his work at www.timothydbellavia.com.
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In this episode, I am joined by local children's author and former educator, Dee Romito. Check out her work at www.deeromito.com and writeforapples.com. Dee was also instrumental, unknowingly, in initial online promotion of Inchy the Bookworm's first Book Vending Machine!
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The countdown is on! Join Global Vending Group/Bookvending.com on your favorite podcast platforms and YouTube for the #ReadingRevolution kicking off on Wednesday, January 10! Check out local children's author Dee Romito on Episode 001! #literacyforall #literacymatters
