KeriAnne N. Jelinek

The Bookish Teacher

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

*The Bookish Teacher Podcast* is where passionate educators and book lovers come together to celebrate the power of stories in the classroom. Designed for KidLit teachers, this podcast is all about inspiring a love of reading, sharing strategies for building literacy, and exploring the latest and greatest in children’s literature. Whether you’re looking for fresh read-aloud ideas, classroom book recommendations, or creative ways to engage your students with stories, you’ll find it here. Hosted by bestselling children’s author, former educator, and KidLit Book influencer KeriAnne Jelinek, each...

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KeriAnne N. Jelinek

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Beyond the Book: Creative Literacy Activities Teachers Can Use with Any Book 25.09.2025 6:34

✏️ Beyond the Book: Creative Literacy Activities Teachers Can Use with Any Book ✏️ Looking for fresh and engaging classroom ideas? In this episode of The Bookish Teacher Podcast, bestselling children’s author and former educator KeriAnne Jelinek shares easy, creative literacy activities that you can use with any children’s book. 📚 You’ll discover: ✅ Fun ways to retell stories through drama, art,...

Falling into Books: The Best Autumn Read-Alouds for Your Classroom 18.09.2025 7:06

🍂 Falling Into Books: The Best Autumn Read-Alouds for Your Classroom 🍂 Get ready to fill your classroom with cozy fall vibes and engaging read-alouds! In this episode of The Bookish Teacher Podcast, bestselling children’s author and former educator KeriAnne Jelinek shares her favorite fall-themed picture books to spark literacy, creativity, and classroom fun. You’ll discover how to use autumn re...

10 Fun Ways to Engage Kids in Fall Read-Alouds 11.09.2025 6:17

🍁 10 Fun Ways to Engage Kids in Fall Read-Alouds | The Bookish Teacher Podcast 📚 Looking for creative ways to make your classroom read-alouds fun and engaging this fall? In this episode of The Bookish Teacher Podcast, bestselling children’s author and educator KeriAnne Jelinek shares 10 simple strategies to spark excitement, participation, and joy in your students during fall storytime. From coz...

Introduction & Welcome 25.08.2025 2:25

Welcome to The Bookish Teacher Podcast. In this very first episode, bestselling educational author and KidLit book influencer KeriAnne Jelinek introduces The Bookish Teacher Podcast —a show created for teachers who love books and want to inspire literacy in their classrooms. Discover how this podcast will support educators with practical read-aloud recommendations, KidLit book reviews, and teachin...