February 20, 2024 • 39 mins
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Sonia Teder-Moore, the Children's Outreach and Event Coordinator at Warwick's Bookstore in La Jolla.
Sonia highlights the value of independent bookshops in creating thriving communities by sharing her visit to Warwicks, the oldest family-run bookstore in the United States. The show also discusses Warwicks' participation in programs like as Read Across America, in which they work with United Way to advance reading.
The discussion then shifts to Sonia's efforts to connect writers with young readers by inviting authors to schools. Additionally, this episode emphasizes the value of smaller bookstores in the neighborhood and promotes patronizing small companies rather than ones with a wider audience.
As you listen, While highlighting the difficulties of reading promotion in the digital age, Sonia also underscores the value of fostering a reading culture within families. She talks about her own experiences, such as a workshop she led on "how to grow a reader," which highlights the value of reading areas and family time spent together.
This episode offers a fun look into the world of literary events and bookish encounters by jokingly exploring famous authors who have visited Warwicks, such as Salman Rushdie and Brian Selznick. This is a fascinating and perceptive episode since Sonia's love of books and dedication to encouraging a love of reading are evident throughout.
An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Sonia Teder-Moore. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Sonia, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.
Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.
If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.
To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
Sonia highlights the value of independent bookshops in creating thriving communities by sharing her visit to Warwicks, the oldest family-run bookstore in the United States. The show also discusses Warwicks' participation in programs like as Read Across America, in which they work with United Way to advance reading.
The discussion then shifts to Sonia's efforts to connect writers with young readers by inviting authors to schools. Additionally, this episode emphasizes the value of smaller bookstores in the neighborhood and promotes patronizing small companies rather than ones with a wider audience.
As you listen, While highlighting the difficulties of reading promotion in the digital age, Sonia also underscores the value of fostering a reading culture within families. She talks about her own experiences, such as a workshop she led on "how to grow a reader," which highlights the value of reading areas and family time spent together.
This episode offers a fun look into the world of literary events and bookish encounters by jokingly exploring famous authors who have visited Warwicks, such as Salman Rushdie and Brian Selznick. This is a fascinating and perceptive episode since Sonia's love of books and dedication to encouraging a love of reading are evident throughout.
An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Sonia Teder-Moore. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
- Sonia Teder-Moore's varied career history, which includes working as a de facto librarian at an elementary school in La Jolla and her current position at Warwicks as an events coordinator and children's bookseller
- The rich history of Warwicks, emphasizing its 125th anniversary in 2021 and its position as the country's oldest continually family-run bookstore
- Helpful advice on how families may foster a love of reading in their children
- The answers to the rapid-fire questions.
An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Sonia, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.
Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.
If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.
To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
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