Worlds of Words Center of Global Literacies and Literatures is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. The WOW Reads podcast centers voices of young readers who serve as Reading Ambassadors by engaging in literature discussions and author interviews and sharing books in their school and social contexts. Worlds of Words is a center in the University of Arizona College of Education.
In this final reflection on the year, Teen Reading Ambassadors hardly know who we are. We changed up the teen program to emphasize social and artistic opportunities to share what we are reading. Teens chose our themes and used a broader selection of books, directed our own conversations and created and distributed response art in the form of ‘zines. In this episode, we talk about our bad reading habits — ignoring homework — and good ones — using reading as a reward for studying. We weigh in o...
5 Jun 2026
WOW Reads: Bonus - MSRAP End of Year Review
In this final reflection on the year, Middle School Reading Ambassadors say we indulged ourselves in truth through fiction. In our experience, books tell us stories that we might not otherwise have access to about important topics that require discussion. We’ve learned how to ask good questions and make connections. Also, we’ve had growth in our ability to talk about these topics with each other and how we engage authors. Four is the magic number: 4 - Books we read together (officially)...
28 May 2026
WOW Reads: MSRAP Reads Away by Megan Freeman
Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Alone (and Away) by Megan E. Freeman. In this episode, we talk about... The ways we are prepared, or not, for an “imminent threat” event.Books in verse and how poetry and prose differ.The importance of “what if” questions and how they can be suppressed.Megan’s openness, careful acknowledgment of others and her supernatural approach to story inspiration.Pascal Campion’s book cover...
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Melissa Marr
Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP)
Violet Duncan
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