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Ann M. Martin

Joe Donahue — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:00 +0000

Ann M. Martin is the author of the iconic and beloved The Baby-Sitters Club series which has sold over 176 million copies and inspired a generation of young readers. Her acclaimed novels include Belle Teal, the Newbery Honor book A Corner of the Universe, Here Today, A Dog’s Life, and On Christmas Eve.

Family Tree, is her new quartet, which brings the past and the present together one girlhood at a time, and shows readers the way a family grows.

Michael Thompson

Joe Donahue — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Berkshire Country Day School and the Berkshires Hills Regional School District present an evening with Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D. at 7 pm on Wednesday May 15th at Berkshire Country Day School.

In his work, Dr. Thompson has explored the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in childhood, the impact of summer camp experiences on child development, the tensions that arise in the parent-teacher relationships, and psychological aspects of school leadership. His latest book Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow.

Lisa Loeb

Joe Donahue — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:35:00 +0000

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb was catapulted into early success with the platinum selling No. 1 hit song “Stay (I Missed You),” and went on to record eight acclaimed albums, including this year’s No Fairy Tale.

She is also author of Lisa Loeb’s Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs, which won a Parent’s Choice Award. Her career encompasses music, film, television, an eyewear collection, award-winning children’s recordings.

Her new project – intended to get kids off the couch and get them singing and dancing instead is Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin': The Air Band Song and Other Toe-Tapping Tunes.

"Free to Learn" by Peter Gray

Joe Donahue — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:12:00 +0000

In his new book, Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that our children, if free to pursue their own interests through play, will not only learn all they need to know, but will do so with energy and passion.

Albany Symphony's March 9th and 10th Presentations

Joe Donahue — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:35:00 +0000

This weekend the Albany Symphony Orchestra will present two quite different concerts at The Palace Theatre in Albany, NY.

On Saturday March 9th, the orchestra will perform Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," and a recent violin concerto entitled “Fire and Blood” by Michael Daugherty. Then on Sunday, Cowboy Dave rides again in a program called “Compose Yourself with Cowboy Dave!”

Maestro "Cowboy Dave" David Alan Miller joins us now to tell us more.

Education Official Promotes Child Literacy Efforts

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:04:56 +0000

Education officials in Massachusetts are stressing the importance of early childhood literacy when it comes to closing the achievement gap. A pioneering reading proficiency program in Springfield has been nationally recognized. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Brian Perrotto, Pat Gagnon, and Karen Hill - The Trials and Joys of Foster Parenting

Brian Shields — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:35:00 +0000

Being a foster parent can be among the most joyful, but challenging experiences. Taking in a troubled, abused child has many rewards for those who take the step and today we will learn more about foster parenting from Brian Perrotto director of foster care for Saint Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, Pat Gagnon, a foster parent , and Karen Hill, an expert in child welfare education. Brian Perrotto begins the discussion with more about Saint Catherine’s. They spoke with WAMC’s Brian Shields.

Summer Program Aims To Boost Reading Skills

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:50:00 +0000

A special summer camp opened today for children from two public housing developments in Springfield Massachusetts. As WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill tells us the camp is part of an innovative early literacy program.

Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden

Joe Donahue — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:35:53 +0000

We welcome Second Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, to the show and speak with her about her children's book, Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops.

Dean Jones - Dog on Fleas - "Invisible Friends"

Joe Donahue — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:34:06 +0000

Joe speaks with children's musician, Dean Jones, about his new Dog on Fleas album, Invisible Friends.