“Helping children to become strong readers is one of the most important things we can do." On today's show, Anthony Manna talks with author Gloria G. Adams about her early start in reading and writing and how this has shaped her writing career. About this Podcast: This podcast platform interviews authors who openly discuss their books, writing journeys, goals, and accomplishments. It also provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages of their writing journey. The diverse number of guest authors will almost certainly provide an educational environment in which all authors will make discoveries about crafting particular genres. Topics discussed on the podcast cover the entire spectrum of writing, self-publishing, indie publishing, marketing, and distribution. HOST: For the past 50 years, Anthony Manna has taught reading, writing, literacy development, drama and language arts in schools and universities in the United States and around the world. His goal is to help kids and teens discover great books and exciting activities and games that’ll get them reading, writing, and thinking. His website provides parents and educators with information and guides that support the success of their children, tweens, and, teens as readers and writers and encourage them to enjoy discovering books that will inspire them to become life-long readers. You can learn about Anthony’s books such as Loukas and the Game of Chance, The Orphan: A Cinderella Story from Greece, Mr. Semolina-Semolinus: A Greek Folktale, and Greek Folktales: A Treasury of Delights by visiting his website. GUEST: Gloria is a freelance writer from Ohio. She loves to write for children but also writes for tweens and adults, including short stories, free verse, flash fiction, non-fiction, and magazine articles. She has spent most of her career as a children's librarian and storyteller. The learn more, check out her webpage http://gloriagadams.com.