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Episode 15 - Perfect by Ellen Hopkins
03-05-2021
Episode 15 - Perfect by Ellen Hopkins
Mrs. Prather and student Roselyn discuss the book Perfect by Ellen Hopkins. Perfect is a verse novel dealing with serious issues faced by many teens today. If some of these issues are affecting you, please consider asking an adult for help, or consult some of these resources: Eating disorder support helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline  Call 800-931-2237 Text 800-931-2237   Suicide prevention - California Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-843-5200 San Diego Crisis Hotline: 1-888-724-7240   LGBTQIA crisis: The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386

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Episode 15 - Perfect by Ellen Hopkins
03-05-2021
Episode 15 - Perfect by Ellen Hopkins
Mrs. Prather and student Roselyn discuss the book Perfect by Ellen Hopkins. Perfect is a verse novel dealing with serious issues faced by many teens today. If some of these issues are affecting you, please consider asking an adult for help, or consult some of these resources: Eating disorder support helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline  Call 800-931-2237 Text 800-931-2237   Suicide prevention - California Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-843-5200 San Diego Crisis Hotline: 1-888-724-7240   LGBTQIA crisis: The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
Episode 14: Ms. L Reads "A Very Large Expanse of Sea"
08-04-2021
Episode 14: Ms. L Reads "A Very Large Expanse of Sea"
In Episode 14, Ms. Lundquist reads excerpts from A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi. To learn more about this novel, check out the "Reading is Freedom / Leer es Libertad" page for A Very Large Expanse of Sea.
Episode 13: Ms. L Reads "The Voting Booth"
08-04-2021
Episode 13: Ms. L Reads "The Voting Booth"
In Episode 13, Ms. Lundquist reads excerpts from The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert. To learn more about the novel, check out the "Reading is Freedom / Leer es Libertad" page for The Voting Booth.
Episode 12: Ms. L Reads "Down and Across"
08-04-2021
Episode 12: Ms. L Reads "Down and Across"
In Episode 12, Ms. Lundquist reads excerpts from Down and Across by Arvin Ahmadi. To learn more about the novel, check out the Down and Across page on the "Reading is Freedom / Leer es Libertad" website.
Episode 11: Ms. L Reads "This is My America" by Kim Johnson
31-03-2021
Episode 11: Ms. L Reads "This is My America" by Kim Johnson
In episode 11, Ms. L reads excerpts from This is My America by Kim Johnson. To learn more about the novel, check out the "Reading is Freedom / Leer es Libertad" website, This is My America.
Episode 10: Ms. L Reads "Illegal" by Bettina Restrepo
31-03-2021
Episode 10: Ms. L Reads "Illegal" by Bettina Restrepo
In episode 10, Ms. L reads excerpts from Illegal by Bettina Restrepo. To find out more about the novel, check out the "Reading is Freedom / Leer es Libertad" website's Illegal page
Episode 9: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
19-02-2021
Episode 9: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
In Episode 9, Mrs. Prather reviews the novel Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaaam.  We highly recommend that you watch the video in which Zoboi and Salaam talk about the book and the events of Salaam's case, called “The Story Behind Punching the Air.” And, to learn more about the novel, go to the Punching the Air page on the Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad website.
Episode 8: Ms. L Reads All American Boys
19-02-2021
Episode 8: Ms. L Reads All American Boys
In Episode 8, Ms, L reads excerpts from All American Boys by Jason Reynolds. To learn more about this novel, go to the All American Boys page on our Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad webpage.
Episode 7: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
19-02-2021
Episode 7: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
In honor of Black History Month 2021, our Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad podcasts are focusing on current young adult novels written by Black authors. In Episode 7, Mrs. Prather reacts to Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.  To learn more about the book view the Children of Blood and Bone page on the Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad website.
Episode 6: Ms. L Reads Dear Justyce
19-02-2021
Episode 6: Ms. L Reads Dear Justyce
In Episode 6,Ms. L reads selections from Dear Justyce by Nic Stone. This is the sequel to Dear Martin. To learn more about the book, take a look at the Dear Justyce page on the Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad website.
Episode 5: Ms. L Reads Dear Martin
19-02-2021
Episode 5: Ms. L Reads Dear Martin
In this episode, Ms. L reads selections from Dear Martin by Nic Stone.  If you'd like to learn more about the novel, check out the Dear Martin page on the Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad website.
Episode 4: Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay
23-01-2021
Episode 4: Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay
In Episode 4, Mrs.Prather discusses Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay. For more information on the novel (and more good books!), check out our Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad website and this page. If you'd like to participate in a future episode with Mrs. Prather, don't hesitate to ask! Email francine.prather@oside.us.
Episode 3: Ms. L reads "On the Come Up"
04-01-2021
Episode 3: Ms. L reads "On the Come Up"
Many of our Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad episodes will feature the amazing Ms. Lundquist. In this episode, Ms. Lundquist reads excerpts from Angie Thomas's On the Come Up.  To learn more about the novel, check out the On the Come Up page on our Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad site.
Episode 2: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
28-12-2020
Episode 2: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
In Episode 2, Mrs. Prather introduces the novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and shares her own review. The link to the Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad website page for the novel contains an interview with the author.To see our Wednesday Live presentation with Dr. V, click here (English) and aquí (en español)Questions about how to reserve a book in our Destiny app? Check out this video (English) and this video  (en español). Questions? Contact Mrs. Prather at francine.prather@oside.us.
Reading is Freedom - Leer es Libertad Episode 1
28-12-2020
Reading is Freedom - Leer es Libertad Episode 1
Librarian Mrs. Prather and Principal Dr. Villarreal introduce you to the Reading is Freedom - Leer es Libertad Podcast and program at Oceanside High School. "All reading is good reading," says Mrs. Prather. If you are a interested in appearing on a future Podcast, please contact Mrs. Prather at francine.prather@oside.us. Interested in seeing the growing list of books available as part of this program? View our website Reading is Freedom/Leer es Libertad. Students can also use the Destiny app in the Oside Portal to search for and check out these books.