Ishara's Reading Podcast
Hi Everyone! I started this podcast because I want to continue inspiring kids all over the world to read. I love to pretend, and reading helps me to create amazing new characters and imaginary worlds to play with my family. Reading is a fun way to build knowledge and understanding of the universe we live in. Join me and we'll read an exciting new book together! Follow me on Instagram to share your favorite reading stories and to send ideas for new books we can read together!
Episodes
35 episodes
Exploring "Why is the Sky So Far Away?" – A Journey Through Nigerian Folklore
Ever wondered why the sky seems so distant, or how a simple folktale can teach us profound lessons about our relationship with nature? Join me, Ishara, as we explore the captivating Nigerian folktale "Why is the Sky So Far Away?" beautifully re...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:40
Remember "Jovita Wore Pants"? Let's Talk With Jovita's Great Niece, Award-Winning Author Aida Salazar!
Join us for Ishara's interview with Aida Salazar, author of the thrilling story "Jovita Wore Pants"! Their conversation takes us on a journey through both heartbreak and joy, interweaving reflections on the legacy of our ancestors and Aida's fa...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:18
Remember: "Jovita Wore Pants - The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter"
As Ishara reflected on her understanding of Memorial Day, she choose to read "Jovita Wore Pants -The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter," Written by Jovita's great-niece and Américas Award-winner Aida Salazar and Illustrate by Eisne...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:56
Look Who's Coming to Dinner: "The Passover Guest"
This special episode celebrates Passover and Earth Day! Ishara believes caring for the earth and each other is everything!Ishara discovered “The Passover Guest," while shopping at the Politics and Prose bookstore. This amazing book is w...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:14
Welcome to Season 3 from Duke Gardens! Special Guest Ms. Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
I am so excited to welcome all of you to Season 3 of Ishara's Reading Podcast! For our Season 3 Premiere, we are celebrating Women's History Month with a special podcast guest – award-winning children’s book author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:00
The Kind in Humankind - "A Christmas Carol"
It's the Christmas season! The time of year to reflect and spread good cheer! Ishara visited the Urbana Public Library in search of the perfect Christmas book to read, and she made a happy discovery: Adam McKeown's adaptation of Charles Dickens...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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29:54
My Interview with Ms. Erica Perl: A Teacher, Dreamer, and Award Winning Children's Book Author
This week we share my final author interview at this year's National Book Festival, hosted by the Library of Congress! I had so much fun meeting award-winning author Ms. Erica Perl, whose books have been New York Times Best Sellers! Ms. Erica h...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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26:40
Celebrating Día de los Muertos with "Coco"
With the deepening beauty of fall colors and chilly evenings, the podcast celebrates this week's Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos as Ishara reads aloud Coco, adapted by Adrian Molina, illustrated by Fabiola Garza, and designed by ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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13:42
Summer/Fall Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 11
This week we get back to our Chapter Book Summer/Fall Miniseries: Charlotte's spun master piece: "Some Pig" right above Wilbur's pen is discovered by Lurvy, Mr. Zuckerman and Mrs. Edith Zuckerman. Now everyone wants to take a look at Wilb...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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18:45
My Interview - Exploring The Circle of Stories With Joy Harjo: The 23rd Poet Laureate of The US
Welcome to this very special episode of Ishara’s Reading Podcast! In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, Ishara was honored to interview acclaimed poet, writer, and musician Ms. Joy Harjo of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation who is the first ever N...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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27:54
My Interview with Ms. Jeanine Hays and Mr. Bryan Mason - Founders of "AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home"!
On this week’s podcast, we continue Ishara’s exclusive interview series with authors from the 2023 National Book Festival in Washington D.C., sponsored by the Library of Congress! Calling all aspiring interior designers out there! Looki...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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27:19
Summer/Fall Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 10
This week we continue our Chapter Book Summer/Fall Miniseries: Charlotte puts her plan to save Wilbur into action, only after narrowly escaping from Avery Arable! Find out how Charlotte survived being captured by Avery as Ishara reads alo...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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20:27
Special Announcement!
Hi Ishara’s Reading Podcast fans! I’m sorry there is no new podcast episode this week, I’m a little sick 🤢. But next week Thursday (September 28th), I’ll be back to read aloud chapter 10 of Charlotte’s Web! Exciting news: I will be feat...
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Season 2
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0:54
Summer/Fall Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 9
This week we continue our Chapter Book Summer/Fall Miniseries: Charlotte may be one of the smallest creatures on Zuckerman's farm but she is very smart and has the biggest heart. She is willing to defend and protect her friends, no matter...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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20:40
I interviewed the National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature - Ms. Meg Medina!
Just a few weeks ago Ishara had the opportunity to attend her second National Book Festival sponsored by the Library of Congress annually in Washington D.C. And this time, it was an even bigger deal - Ishara received her very first press pass! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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7:49
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 8
This week for our Chapter Book Summer Miniseries: We learn that Fern may just have one of the best super powers ever! Find out about Fern's unique ability as Ishara reads aloud Chapter 8 of “Charlotte’s Web” written by E. B. White and illustrat...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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8:40
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 7
This week for our Chapter Book Summer Miniseries: Wilbur learns about a plot to end his life on the Zuckerman Family Farm from an unlikely source! He is understandably distressed? Will any of Wilbur’s friends try to save him? Find out as Ishara...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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9:32
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 6
This week for our Chapter Book Summer Miniseries: There is so much going on at the Zuckerman Family Farm! The birds are singing, bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and the new baby goslings are finally here, but can Templeton be trus...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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16:35
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 5
This week for our Chapter Book Summer Miniseries: Wilbur finally meets his new friend - Charolette! But does he like her ways of feeding herself? Find out as Ishara reads aloud Chapter 5 of “Charlotte’s Web” written by E. B. White and illustrat...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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22:20
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 4
This week for our Chapter Book Summer Miniseries: Wilbur is lonely, sad, and friendless - or is he? Find out as Ishara reads aloud Chapter 4 of “Charlotte’s Web” written by E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams! Tune in every week...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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15:02
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 3
This week for our Chapter Book Summer Miniseries: Wilbur is now 2 months old and he's adjusting to his new home on Zuckerman's Family Farm. Wilbur manages to makes new friends but should he take their advice, find out as Ishara reads aloud Chap...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:23
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 2
Find out what happens to Wilbur, Fern's baby pig on this week's Chapter Book Summer Miniseries! Ishara reads aloud Chapter 2 of “Charlotte’s Web”written by E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams! Tune in every week with Ishara when she s...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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8:56
Summer Miniseries! Charolette's Web - Chapter 1
Calling all super readers! Join Ishara as she embarks on her Chapter Book Summer Miniseries with a timeless children’s favorite - “Charlotte’s Web” written by E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams! Tune in every week with Ishara when sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:52
Meow! A Crossover Event! From Brooklyn to Blue Ridge with "Ruth on the Roof"!
Join Ishara on an extraordinary summer adventure in this first-ever special podcast crossover event with the "Foggy Oak Fairy Tales" podcast by author Claire Krendl Gilbert! In this episode, Ishara reads Ms. Claire’s book “Ruth on the Roof”. Fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:31
Discover You! "Adventure Girl: Dabi Digs in Israel"
Summer’s here! To get ready for a season filled with outdoor adventures, Ishara reads aloud “Adventure Girl: Dabi Digs in Israel” by award-winning author and illustrator Janice Hechter! Ishara shares her interview with Ms. Janice, who talks abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:58
