Unlock the Power of Picture Books

About Unlock the Power of Picture Books

A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum. Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject. Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!

Publisher

Sara Soucy | Picture Book Enthusiast | Elementary Teacher

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episode

8 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

132 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Dec 2025

   60. The 2025 Minimalist Read Aloud Guide

   Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of choosing from over 100 new picture books? I get it—sometimes having too many amazing options can make planning feel harder, not easier. That's exactly why I created this episode: to give you my top 10 picks from the brand-new 2025 Read Aloud Guide. Think of it as your "best of" sampler—the books I absolutely couldn't resist highlighting because they're that engaging and that teachable. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 incredible picture books that will captiv...

2. 

   1 Dec 2025

   59. New Picture Books That Make Perfect Gifts

   Looking for the perfect picture book gifts this season? Whether you're shopping for your students, building your classroom library, or picking out books for your own kids, I've got you covered! In this episode, I'm sharing 9 brand new picture books from 2025 that make absolutely perfect gifts—and every single one comes straight from my 2025 Read Aloud Guide. From heartwarming winter tales and hilarious stories about self-acceptance to books that teach mindfulness and creative expression, thes...

3. 

   24 Nov 2025

   58. The 2025 Read Aloud Guide is almost here!

   I've been working on something since January that I can't WAIT to share with you! If you love discovering brand new picture books (and I know you do - those are always my most popular episodes), then you're going to be so excited about the 2025 Read Aloud Guide. It's a comprehensive resource featuring over 100 brand new picture books from 2025, all personally vetted by me, with teaching applications for each one. But more than telling you what it is, I want to share WHY I created it and how I...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

622,593

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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