We are launching a brand-new series on the Inspiring Viking Values podcast—Book Talks! Each installment centers on student voice, authentic literature-circle discussion, and the joy of reading for understanding.

Special Guests:

• Mrs. Stephanie Anderson (Principal)
• Mrs. Janet Balk (Librarian)

We are so excited to have 8 students joining us today.

Kindergarten

• Gabby
• George
• Malakai
• Cillian

1st Grade

• Melanie
• Athena
• Ella
• Easton

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We are launching a brand-new series on the Inspiring Viking Values podcast—Book Talks! Each installment centers on student voice, authentic literature-circle discussion, and the joy of reading for understanding.

Special Guests:

• Mr. David Howe (Principal)
• Mrs. Stephanie Pritchard (Librarian)
• Dylan Nowak, grade 2. She is currently reading Wings of Fire.
• Emilia Hassler, grade 3. She is currently reading The Twits by Roald Dahl.
• Bobby Donnelly, grade 4. He is re-reading Sign of the Beaver.
• Benny Carpenter, grade 5. He is reading Pride and Prejudice.

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We are launching a brand-new series on the Inspiring Viking Values podcast—Book Talks! Each installment centers on student voice, authentic literature-circle discussion, and the joy of reading for understanding.

In this episode we are featuring the librarian and four students at Huth Rd Eelementary School.

Special Guests

Principal, Max Pikula, Librarian, Freda Orosz, and students Hannah, Louise, Michael, Lincoln, and Astrid.

This episode reminds us that students are not passive readers. They analyze motives, weigh ethical dilemmas, draw parallels to their world, and let literature sharpen who they’re becoming. Book Talks is not just about reading it’s about voice, identity, and discovering the agency to make meaning.

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