Wouldn't it be neat if we could create a space for children to share recordings of themselves reading their favourite books?Children could hear voices young and old, in accents and languages from far away, as familiar words from picture books and novels were brought to life.
Listeners might read with unseen companions...
Performers might gain an audience...
Non-readers might experience the wonders of the written word...
Parents might volunteer to record their childhood favourites...
Boys & girls might learn from both male & female voices...
Reading might become more than decoding...
Teachers might subscribe to storybook podcasts...
iPods might be recognized as learning tools...
Reading buddies could get together any day or time...
Learners might discover voices inside themselves yearning to tell stories yet unwritten...
If such a site already exists, tell me about it; otherwise, I'll put it on my to-to list and start looking for collaborators!
Photo Credit: Jay Ryness
