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Libros We Love: De Zavala Reads is a bilingual podcast created and produced by 4th grade students at De Zavala Environmental Science Academy.
Each week, our student hosts interview two guests about their favorite books — one conversation in English and one in Spanish. Guests include teachers, students, parents, community members, and special visitors.
Through these interviews, students build literacy, speaking, listening, and storytelling skills while celebrating reading across languages and cultures. The show promotes a love of books, bilingualism, and lifelong learning in a fun, kid-friendly format.
English and Spanish episodes are released together so families can enjoy both.
Libros que nos encantan: De Zavala lee es un podcast bilingüe creado y producido por estudiantes de 4.º grado de la Academia de Ciencias Ambientales De Zavala.
Cada semana, nuestros estudiantes presentadores entrevistan a dos invitados sobre sus libros favoritos: una conversación en inglés y otra en español. Entre los invitados se incluyen maestros, estudiantes, padres, miembros de la comunidad y visitantes especiales.
A través de estas entrevistas, los estudiantes desarrollan habilidades de lectoescritura, habla, escucha y narración, mientras celebran la lectura en diferentes idiomas y culturas. El programa promueve el amor por los libros, el bilingüismo y el aprendizaje permanente en un formato divertido y apto para niños.
Los episodios en inglés y español se publican juntos para que las familias puedan disfrutarlos.
Episodes
Episodes
Ms. Gokey and Ms. Sierra District Strategists
Ms. Gokey and Ms. Sierra District Strategists
Episode #7- Favorite Books with Ms. Gokey (English) & Ms. Sierra (Español)
Episode #7- Favorite Books with Ms. Gokey (English) & Ms. Sierra (Español)
In Episode 7, students interview district strategists about inspiring books. Miss Nelson Is Missing! teaches appreciation and kindness, while El coleccionista de palabras celebrates creativity and the power of sharing words and expanding vocabulary through reading.
Miss Nelson Is Missing!
El Coleccionista de Palabras
Episdoe 7 Transcript & Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Ms. Johnson, second grade teacher, and Ms. Mijares, second grade teacher.
Ms. Johnson, second grade teacher, and Ms. Mijares, second grade teacher.
Episode #6- Favorite Books with Ms. Johnson (English) & Ms. Mijares (Español)
Episode #6- Favorite Books with Ms. Johnson (English) & Ms. Mijares (Español)
In Episode 6, second-grade teachers share books that inspire creativity and comfort young readers. Mrs. Johnson highlights a funny, student-written story about bubble gum, while Ms. Mijares shares Un Beso en Mi Mano, a heartwarming reminder that love stays with us, even on the first day of school.
One Day in the Life of Bubble Gum
The Kissing Hand
Episode 6 Transcript and Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Ms. Coleman, fifth grade teacher, and Ms. Escoto, fifth grade teacher.
Ms. Coleman, fifth grade teacher, and Ms. Escoto, fifth grade teacher.
Episode #5- Favorite Books with Ms. Coleman (English) & Ms. Escoto (Español)
Episode #5- Favorite Books with Ms. Coleman (English) & Ms. Escoto (Español)
In this episode, fifth grade teachers share books about courage and family. Ms. Coleman features The Story About Ping, about facing fears and consequences. Ms. Escoto introduces Una Película en mi Almohada, poems about immigration and reunion.
The Story About Ping
Una Película en mi Almohada
Episode 5 Transcript and Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Ms. Baca, first grade teacher, and Ms. Wong, first grade teacher.
Ms. Baca, first grade teacher, and Ms. Wong, first grade teacher.
Episode #4- Favorite Books with Ms. Baca (English) & Ms. Wong (Español)
Episode #4- Favorite Books with Ms. Baca (English) & Ms. Wong (Español)
In this episode, first grade teachers share books about perseverance and patience. Ms. Baca features The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes, which promotes growth mindset. Ms. Wong shares Waiting Is Not Easy!, a funny story about how patience leads to happy surprises.
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Episode 4 Transcript and Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Ms. Lockett, fourth grade reading teacher, and Ms. Quiñones, fourth grade math and science teacher.
Ms. Lockett, fourth grade reading teacher, and Ms. Quiñones, fourth grade math and science teacher.
Episode #3- Favorite Books with Ms. Lockett (English) & Ms. Quiñones (Español)
Episode #3- Favorite Books with Ms. Lockett (English) & Ms. Quiñones (Español)
In this episode, our 4th grade student hosts interview two special guests about the books they love. Ms. Lockett, a fourth grade reading and writing teacher, and Ms. Quiñones, a fourth grade math and science teacher, talk about their favorite books.
The Tiny Mansion
!Qué nervios! El primer día de escuela
Episode 3 Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Mr. Damon, our librarian, and Ms. Aguinaga, the hosts' teacher
Mr. Damon, our librarian, and Ms. Aguinaga, the hosts' teacher
Episode #2- Favorite Books with Mr. Damon (English) & Ms. Aguinaga (Español)
Episode #2- Favorite Books with Mr. Damon (English) & Ms. Aguinaga (Español)
In Episode #2, our 4th grade student hosts interview two special guests about the books they love. Mr. Damon, our librarian, and Ms. Aguinaga, the hosts' teacher, talk about their favorite books.
The Typewriter
Esperanza Renace
Episode 4 Transcript and Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Dr. Arriaga, our principal, and Ms. Glover, one of our school counselors
Dr. Arriaga, our principal, and Ms. Glover, one of our school counselors
Episode #1- Favorite Books with Dr. Arriaga (English) & Ms. Glover (Español)
Episode #1- Favorite Books with Dr. Arriaga (English) & Ms. Glover (Español)
In this episode of Libros We Love: De Zavala Reads, our 4th grade student hosts an interview with two special guests about the books they love. Dr. Arriaga, our principal, and Ms. Glover, one of our school counselors, talk about their favorite books.
Chrysanthemum
Each Kindness
Episode 4 Transcript and Notes.pdfTranscript & Notes
Podcast Guest Sign-Up
Podcast Guest Sign-Up
Be a guest on our podcast!
Be a guest on our podcast!
Our 4th graders are looking for guests to share a favorite book!
Note: All recordings take place on Tuesdays at De Zavala Environmental Science Academy. Sessions typically last 20 minutes.
¡Se parte de nuestro podcast!
¡Se parte de nuestro podcast!
¡Nuestros alumnos de 4.º grado buscan invitados para que compartan su libro favorito!
Nota: Todas las grabaciones se realizan los martes en la Academia de Ciencias Ambientales de Zavala. Las sesiones suelen durar 20 minutos.
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