{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 218 We Read Horse Books","description":"Igniting Imagination: A Journey into Kids Summer Reading with Author Rae Rankin  Discover the magic of&amp;nbsp;Kids Summer Reading as we sit down with award-winning author Rae Rankin in this captivating episode. Rae's deep love for writing and reading has led her to become an influential figure in the literary world, inspiring young readers through her enchanting stories. Embark on a captivating adventure into the realm of Kids Summer Reading as we sit down with accomplished author Rae Rankin. With a deep passion for writing and reading, Rae has crafted an impressive collection of books and is dedicated to inspiring young readers. In this episode, we delve into the enchanting world of storytelling, the significance of summer reading programs, and the impact they have on children's lives. Join us as we uncover Rae's insights, experiences, and the magic of Kids Summer Reading. &amp;nbsp; Episode Highlights: Rae's introduction as an award-winning author with a passion for inspiring young readers. Unveiling the goals and objectives of Kids Summer Reading programs. Exploring the benefits of participating in a summer reading program for children's literacy development. Delving into specific activities and initiatives within Rae's program. The inspiration behind starting the program and the personal experiences that shaped its vision. Discussing the role of reading in children's educational growth, particularly during the summer months. Opportunities available for authors to get involved and contribute to Kids Summer Reading. Talking about other authors such as Sam Finden and Janet Barrett who have been on the show. Links for podcast Website:&amp;nbsp;www.wereadhorsebooks.com Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/horsebookssummerreading  Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/kidssummerreadingprogram  Summer Reading Log:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WecO7x  Optional Alphabet Challenge Summer Reading Log:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WaYtce  Become a Participating Author:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/wereadhorsebooks.com\/become-a-participating-author\/ Current list of participating authors (as of 5\/17\/2023): Corinne Joy Brown&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/corinnejoybrown.com\/  Cressida Burton&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.cressidaburton.co.uk\/  Kacy Burke&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.buckaroobeau.com\/  S. Damonhttp:\/\/facebook.com\/E.S.DamonEquine  Rennie Dyball&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.renniedyball.com\/  M.J. Evans&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.dancinghorsepress.com\/  Terri Farley&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.terrifarley.com\/index.shtml  M.D. Ford&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/whisperinghorsebooks.com\/  Laura Holt-Haslam&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/lauraholthaslam.com\/  Elaine Heney&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/elaineheneybooks.com\/  Ann Hunter&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/amazon.com\/author\/annhunter  Dr. Piper Klemm&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.theplaidhorse.com\/books  Brittney Joy&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.brittneyjoybooks.com\/  Maria Langella Sorgie&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.marialangellasorgie.com\/  Kerri Lukasavitz&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.kerrilukasavitz.com\/  Lori McIntosh&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.lorimcintosh.com  Christine Meunier&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/christinemeunierauthor.com\/  Valerie Ormond  https:\/\/valerieormond.com\/ Rae Rankin&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.raerankin.com\/  Jenny Roman&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/jennyroman.wordpress.com\/  Laurie Salisbury&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/lauriezkidz.wixsite.com\/mysite  J.L. Williams&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jwilliamswriter  Brianna York&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.booksbybriannayork.com\/ Links heard on the Show We Read Horse Books Kids Summer Reading Program Website Join the Journey Whether you're a seasoned horse owner or just starting out, we invite you to join us on this journey. Share your challenges, triumphs, and everyday experiences with others. We believe these stories can help others in their horse journey. If you have a story, you would like to share, you can reach out to us through our Facebook or Instagram page. Alternatively, you can email John@WhoaPodcast.com to be a part of the show. Thanks for listening. John &amp; Ranae Episode #218 Support the Whoa Podcast with this Amazon Link. Checkout My YouTube Channel John Harrer &amp; Horses &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Whoa Podcast About Horses Horsemanship","author_url":"http:\/\/whoapodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26875143\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/152202753"}