Special Guest: April, Librarian & Literacy Advocate

Do kids really hate reading, or did we just squash the joy out of it? This episode dives into the mystery of why so many students claim they don’t like to read—and what we can do about it. My guest, April, is a librarian, an educator of 16+ years, and someone who believes books should be fun, not forced. We talk about how to rekindle that spark, why choice matters, and how schools can stop treating reading like a chore.

Key Takeaways:

-Choice-based reading is the secret to lifelong literacy.

-How graphic novels, audiobooks, and skateboarding magazines count as real reading.

-Why forcing kids to log every book they read is killing the vibe.

-The magic of Captain Underpants (yes, even for older kids).

-How to create a school-wide reading culture without overloading teachers.

-Reading for pleasure builds literacy.

-The power of Ziploc bags (seriously, it’s a game-changer for book protection).

Cut to the Question:

April and I reveal which three people (living or dead) we’d love to have dinner with. The answers might surprise you! Who would you invite? Drop your picks in the comments!

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