Connecting Communities, a Beyond The Blog podcast created by The Patterson Foundation and the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, brings you insights and inspiration on early childhood literacy across the Suncoast region. Explore how communities come together to support children and families through the five pillars of grade-level reading: School Readiness, Attendance, Summer Learning, Family Engagement, and Health Determinants.
In this episode, host Leah Verier-Dunn chats with Beth Duda about the launch of The Patterson Foundation’s newest book circle selection, A New Civic Path by Rich Harwood. They discuss the success of past book circles, the addition of trained facilitators this time around, and the special connections participants make along the way. Their conversation highlights how book circles can be a powerful force for strengthening our community.
Timestamps
- 00:33 – Introduction
- 01:18 – Beth shares The Patterson Foundation’s definition of a book circle
- 01:59 – Beth reflects on past book circle offerings supported by The Patterson Foundation
- 03:12 – Beth discusses the current book circle, A New Civic Path by Rich Harwood, and how it will be a little different
- 04:37 – Leah and Beth talk about the value of participating in a book circle
- 09:01 – Beth shares the history of The Patterson Foundation’s relationship with The Harwood Institute
- 13:03 – Beth discusses the different ways to participate in the Civic Path book circles
- 14:43 – Beth breaks down what to expect when joining a book circle
- 16:58 – Big Picture Small Steps
- 17:13 – Beth Shares her big picture aspirations for TPF’s book circles
- 18:22 – Beth provides insights to inspire people to join TPF’s book circles
- 20:09 – Connecting with Kids
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