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Sharon Grover replied to Peep's discussion 'Funny YA!' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Try these -- they've got lots of laugh-out-loud potential. Crows & Cards, written by Joseph Helgerson, narrated by MacLeod Andrews, Brilliance Audio Hoot, written by Carl Hiaasen, narrated by Chad Lowe, Listening Library King of the…

Jun 12, 2011

Sharon Grover replied to Susan G. Baird's discussion 'This Is Children's Book Week, Please Share Some Of Your Favorites With Us' in the group Favorite Genres

I absolutely agree, Susan. It's a wonderful audiobook -- Jenna Lamia is one of my favorite narrators.

May 4, 2011

Sharon Grover replied to Susan G. Baird's discussion 'This Is Children's Book Week, Please Share Some Of Your Favorites With Us' in the group Favorite Genres

Great discussion-starter, Susan! While I have many favorites when it comes to children's audiobooks, we can hardly talk about this subject without mentioning Jim Dale's amazing narration of the iconic Harry Potter series. Children (and…

May 2, 2011

Sharon Grover replied to Sync Head's discussion 'Listening NOW! YA Audiobooks' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Sabriel is an excellent choice, Ann. Garth Nix seems to translate well into audio and the choice of narrators surely helps. :-)

Sep 23, 2010

Sharon Grover replied to Sync Head's discussion 'Listening NOW! YA Audiobooks' in the group Sync: YA Listening

For those of you who enjoy Allan Corduner as a narrator, try the Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix. Very involved and intricate high fantasy that Corduner manages with great aplomb.

Sep 23, 2010

Sharon Grover replied to Sync Head's discussion 'Listening NOW! YA Audiobooks' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Right now I'm listening to Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox. This has been re-recorded by Nathaniel Parker, who narrated the previous Artemis Fowl books thereby having become, for me, the voice of that world - both human and fairie. The books are…

Sep 17, 2010

Sharon Grover replied to Jason G's discussion 'Narrators - Is there a market for freelance proof listeners?' in the group Narrators

It would be a dream job, wouldn't it?

Aug 31, 2010

AudioFile Magazine replied to Sharon Grover's discussion 'How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Sharon, we thought your interview on NoveList was great! For anyone who hasn't read it yet, take a look for some wonderful dialog about audiobooks and their use to support curriculum in schools.

Aug 13, 2010

MaryBeth Whiting Walz replied to Sharon Grover's discussion 'How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Interesting article in Time about Summer learning loss and different programs around the country that are countering it. Seems to me this would be a wonderful place for audiobooks to fit right in - that idea of learning without being in a…

Aug 4, 2010

How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?

To all of you librarians out there... Do you incorporate audiobooks in your summer reading programs for teens? If so, how? At my library, we encourage teens to listen to earn prize points and we treat those hours of listening the same way we treat hours spending "reading with your eyeballs" (as some of my past TAB kids used to call it). On some other lists, I've seen librarians questioning the value of listening to books so I'm wondering how those of you who are signed on here promote listening…See More

A discussion started by Sharon Grover was featured Jun 19, 2010

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How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?

A discussion started by Sharon Grover was featured Jun 17, 2010

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Jennah Watters replied to Sharon Grover's discussion 'How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?' in the group Sync: YA Listening

We actually recently asked the same thing on our blog! I love the idea of posting audio that corresponds to driving time destinations. We got quite a few other great suggestions at these two posts: Summer Audio for Children Summer Audio for YA

May 28, 2010

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Sharon Grover replied to Sharon Grover's discussion 'How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?' in the group Sync: YA Listening

Hmm, that's an interesting way to get those audiobooks moving. We do raffles for teens, but we've never thought of separating out listening from eye-reading. Thanks for the idea.

May 21, 2010

Caitlin Augusta replied to Sharon Grover's discussion 'How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?' in the group Sync: YA Listening

We do a bunch of summer raffles, and we do a special raffle for audiobook listening versus print reading. Anyone who listens to an audiobook can enter the raffle. Last year we gave away an MP3 player; this year, well, I'd love to get my hands…

May 20, 2010

Montgomery replied to Sharon Grover's discussion 'How are you using audiobooks in your summer reading programs?' in the group Sync: YA Listening

There was a training class at our Main Library where they demonstrated Overdrive. I had inquired how this was possible and the answer was because the firewall was lowered to allow Overdrive. Having said this, I can see how the bandwidth would be…

May 19, 2010

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At 7:01am on May 25, 2010, Diane Colson said…: Thank you for including me, Sharon. Of course I'm still listening!

At 12:36pm on May 17, 2010, Katherine Kellgren said…: Sounds great, Sharon! So looking forward to seeing you!!

At 1:53am on May 14, 2010, Kirsten Griffith said…: Hi, Sharon! We're getting close to the official launch date, and I wanted to make sure you saw the new FAQ Page and the Feedback Group for your thoughts while we're still in beta. Thanks for being one of our first members, and we hope you continue to enjoy ABC!