logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2019
18m 29s

The healing power of reading | Michelle ...

TED
About this episode

Reading and writing can be acts of courage that bring us closer to others and ourselves. Author Michelle Kuo shares how teaching reading skills to her students in the Mississippi Delta revealed the bridging power of the written word -- as well as the limitations of its power.**



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
How AI is unearthing hidden scientific knowledge | Sara Beery
<p>Scientists estimate that 80 percent of life on Earth is still unknown to humanity. But as global temperatures rise, habitats shrink and food and water sources dry up, we're losing these species faster than we can discover them. AI naturalist Sara Beery reveals how the knowledg ... Show More
14m 21s
Nov 24
How the fridge changed food | Nicola Twilley
<p>What if your kitchen fridge is just the tip of an iceberg that's reshaping the world? Food storyteller Nicola Twilley reveals how the massive “artificial Arctic” we built to keep our food fresh is simultaneously melting the real one. She shows why we're at a critical moment to ... Show More
13m 27s
Nov 23
Sunday Pick: How to love your hometown (w/ Hanif Abdurraqib & Sarah Kay) | How to Be a Better Human
<p>Loving where you live means caring for the people who make that place home, says cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib. He invites poet Sarah Kay and Chris Duffy, host of the podcast “How to Be a Better Human,” to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, to show off what makes it so special ... Show More
15m 29s
Recommended Episodes
May 2021
How to tap into the transformative power of reading (with Michelle Kuo)
<p>When was the last time you got lost in a book? If it’s been a minute, today’s guest might recommend you visit a local library or bookstore ASAP. Michelle Kuo is a teacher, lawyer, writer who is passionate about reading in communities with other people, whether that's through b ... Show More
33m 28s
Mar 2024
Brianna Wiest on Her Inspiring Books & Messages of Hope
<p>Bestselling author Brianna Wiest has touched millions of readers with her books and quotes featuring messages of empowerment, self-reflection and hope. She found healing and growth in the written word while overcoming personal struggles, and now, she hopes to help others throu ... Show More
35m 3s
Mar 2022
Family Reconciliation & Writing to Heal Trauma, an Update with Laura Davis, co-author of the classic Courage to Heal (171)
Writing courageous words can heal deep wounds.  In today's episode with Courage to Heal author Laura Davis, we discuss reading and writing as part of our therapeutic journey aka bibliotherapy, family reconciliation, mother-daughter bonding and we explore the questionable power of ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2024
#339 Teach Writing By Being a Writer (Melissa Morrison pt.2)
<p>Hello everyone! Teaching reading may have the spotlight currently in teacher PD land, but writing should not be missed. In fact, <a href="https://www.teaching-to-transform.com/">Melissa Morrison</a> argues, it should be at the forefront of literacy instruction. <a href= "https ... Show More
24m 51s
May 2023
A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Meet Laura Cathcart Robbins, an inspiring writer and speaker who advocates for representation and inclusivity in addiction recovery for people of color. Laura has transformed her personal journey into a message of hope and resilience that has touched the lives of countless indivi ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2021
Reading with Children | Literacy, Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Reading with Children | Literacy, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Interview with Dr Kim Dwyer about Literacy, Mindfulness and Wellbeing 'If you’re a parent or caregiver, you probably enjoy reading books together with your children.  But have you thought about the great ways reading tog ... Show More
6m 13s
Feb 2023
Books Can Help Kids Practice Being Brave
Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner talk about their new book “Once Upon A Book” and share advice on how to help kids cultivate a love of reading. 
16m 33s
Jan 2021
Allison Fallon on the Power of Writing for Clarity, Confidence and Purpose
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/39o0wTk" target="_blank">Allison Fallon</a> is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has<a href="https://findyourvoice.com" target="_blank"> coached hundreds of thousands of writers</a> - fro ... Show More
43m 42s
Apr 2017
Power of Reading Great Books
<p>The power of reading great books will change your life.  You can learn anything.  You can do almost anything.  You can solve any problem. <span id= "sample-permalink"><a href= "https://effortlessenglishclub.com/power-reading-great-books" target="_blank">https://effortlessengli ... Show More
38m 18s
Oct 2023
The Rise and Fall of Balanced Literacy with Pamela Snow
On this episode, Pamela Snow, renowned speech-language pathologist and psychologist, gives an incisive analysis of how good people all over the world came to eschew the science of what works for reading instruction.  She makes a compelling case for viewing school as a public heal ... Show More
37m 31s