Igniting Imagination: A Journey into Kids Summer Reading with Author Rae Rankin Discover the magic of 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.   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: www.wereadhorsebooks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsebookssummerreading Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidssummerreadingprogram Summer Reading Log: https://bit.ly/3WecO7x Optional Alphabet Challenge Summer Reading Log: https://bit.ly/3WaYtce Become a Participating Author: https://wereadhorsebooks.com/become-a-participating-author/ Current list of participating authors (as of 5/17/2023): Corinne Joy Brown https://corinnejoybrown.com/ Cressida Burton https://www.cressidaburton.co.uk/ Kacy Burke https://www.buckaroobeau.com/ S. Damonhttp://facebook.com/E.S.DamonEquine Rennie Dyball https://www.renniedyball.com/ M.J. Evans http://www.dancinghorsepress.com/ Terri Farley https://www.terrifarley.com/index.shtml M.D. Ford https://whisperinghorsebooks.com/ Laura Holt-Haslam https://lauraholthaslam.com/ Elaine Heney https://elaineheneybooks.com/ Ann Hunter http://amazon.com/author/annhunter Dr. Piper Klemm http://www.theplaidhorse.com/books Brittney Joy http://www.brittneyjoybooks.com/ Maria Langella Sorgie https://www.marialangellasorgie.com/ Kerri Lukasavitz  https://www.kerrilukasavitz.com/ Lori McIntosh http://www.lorimcintosh.com Christine Meunier https://christinemeunierauthor.com/ Valerie Ormond https://valerieormond.com/ Rae Rankin https://www.raerankin.com/ Jenny Roman https://jennyroman.wordpress.com/ Laurie Salisbury https://lauriezkidz.wixsite.com/mysite J.L. Williams https://www.facebook.com/jwilliamswriter Brianna York 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 & Ranae Episode #218 Support the Whoa Podcast with this Amazon Link. Checkout My YouTube Channel John Harrer & Horses