Author Read-Alouds

Listen and watch our Author Read-Alouds to see authors bring their own books to life.

Here are some ways these videos can be used either in small groups or as part of a whole class:

  • New literature unit. Build excitement when you introduce a new book by hearing the author read an excerpt.
  • Author study. Get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite authors.
 
The Calder Game Blue Balliett Reads The Calder Game
(Grade 4-7)
Can a sculpture move? If it's an Alexander Calder mobile, it can.
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The Field Guide Holly Black Reads The Spiderwick Chronicles:The Field Guide
(Grade 3-5)
It all starts when Jared Grace finds their great uncle's book, 'Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastic World Around You' and the Grace kids realize that they are not alone in their new house.
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The Hunger Game Suzanne Collins Reads The Hunger Games
(Grade 9-12)
The Hunger Games-ritual, punishment, death.  Only one can survive.
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Inkdeath Cornelia Funke Reads Inkdeath
(Grade 4-7)
The Inkworld is in chaos.  Is there any way to rewrite the story and restore it to the order and beauty it once had?
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One False Note Gordon Korman Reads The 39 Clues: One False Note
(Grade 4-7)
THIS JUST IN! Amy and Dan Cahill were spotted on a train, hot on the trail of one of 39 Clues hidden around the world.
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We Are The Ship Kadir Nelson Reads We Are The Ship
(Grade 3-5)
Beautiful illustrations and conversational text make this history of African American baseball an interesting and informative read.
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Clementine Sara Pennypacker Reads Clementine
(Grade 3-5)
Third-grader, Clementine has a big heart, a creative spirit, and a talent for trouble.
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The Maze of Bones Rick Riordan Reads The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones
(Grade 4-7)
What if you were told that the source of your family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues?
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Too Many Toys David Shannon Reads Too Many Toys
(Grade K-2)
Spencer has too many toys, but he's about to discover the best toy of all is his imagination.
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Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time Lisa Yee Reads Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time
(Grade 6-8)
Basketball camp is out, summer school is in, and Stanford Wong’s life may be over!
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