CLI's Fifteen on Friday
CLI's Fifteen on Friday
Children's Literacy Initiative
CLI’s 15 on Friday is our brand-new podcast, designed to bring you impactful insights in just 15 minutes. Hosted by our in-house experts, this podcast features candid, thought-provoking discussions with authors, educators, advocates, and changemakers who are transforming classrooms and communities. Each episode explores critical topics like: Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices Creating Inclusive Reading Environments Equity in Literacy Education The Power of Partnerships in Education Whether you’re a teacher looking for strategies to elevate your classroom, a parent building a love of reading at home, or an advocate for equity in education, CLI’s 15 on Friday offers something for everyone. 
EP 4. Innovative Approaches to Education with Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend
Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend, CEO and Founder of Logan & Friends, joins us in the studio to talk about how the ECI Framework can change our approach to school, work, and life, and how we leverage the power of community and shared thinking to drive positive change in education.
May 2, 2025
16 min
Ep. 3 Representation, Identity, and Kidslit with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
We sat down with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow to talk about her journey as a KidLit author, how identity intertwines with her work, and how to know that Your Name is a Song (the book and in real life).
Apr 4, 2025
10 min
Ep. 2 Literacy For All at Your Local Library | ft. Mychal Threets
CLI Literacy Ambassador, Mental Health Advocate, and PBS Resident Librarian, Mychal Threets, chats with Dr. Diana Green, CEO of Children’s Literacy Initiative. Together they discuss his journey as an ambassador, the evolution of libraries into book sanctuaries, the importance of mental health, and how the three intersect.  Want more of Mychal? You can keep an eye out for "Thoughts About Feelings Pod," hosted by Blair Imani and Mychal Threets, coming soon to a streaming platform near you.
Mar 7, 2025
12 min
Ep. 1  Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Headed | 35 Years of CLI
Priscilla Williams, Manager of Social Media and Promotional Events, sits down with Dr. Diana Greene, Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Literacy Initiative, to reflect on CLI’s past, present, and share where the organization is going! If this is your first time hearing about us, or you'd like to learn more about Children's Literacy Initiative, please visit cli.org/. View Dr. Greene's TEd Talk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfv_jn7nNvE.To contribute to continuing our work transforming education, you can visit: cli.org/donate
Feb 7, 2025
18 min