When the pair met, their ideas gelled and the results can be seen nightly. Independently, Pam Storm, Title I coordinator for ACS, had been thinking along similar lines and approached Thompson about a partnership. “I think this is something for all of us in education need to do,” Cronk said, adding that books, especially for kids, are meant to be read out loud.ĭarla Couch, director of Anderson TV, told The Herald Bulletin ( ) she began thinking about airing children’s books read aloud shortly after joining the city.

Last week, Joe Cronk, chief operations officer for ACS, read two selections for broadcast – “Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo,” by Karma Wilson, and “How I Became A Pirate,” by Melinda Long. Other Madison County notables who’ve read include local artist, children’s author and ACS author in residence, David Slonim. Anderson Mayor Kevin Smith read “See the Ocean,” by Estelle Condra. Terry Thompson, ACS superintendent, was among the early volunteer readers and selected “Oh, The Places You Will Go,” by Dr. They generally take about 10 minutes, and new episodes air Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Working in concert with Anderson Community Schools, Anderson Community TV (the city’s local government access channel) has been broadcasting children’s book readings since early December.

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