WCMU Michigan

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As one of Central Michigan University’s principal public service commitments, WCMU Public Media has provided television and radio programming and other outreach activities for over 50 years to residents of 52 counties in Michigan and portions of Ontario.  With five television and eight radio stations reaching almost 6 million people, CMU Public Broadcasting is the largest university-owned public broadcasting network in the nation and is a vital community resource.

WCMU Public Radio provides outstanding programming around the clock.  In addition to national programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered and A Prairie Home Companion, our radio network offers a wide range of local programs featuring classical music, jazz, and award-winning local news and information.

Series

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300 Pieces

The Children’s Bookshelf from WCMU Public Radio showcases new children’s book titles meant to engage young readers in the joy of story found in both the written word and illustrations. The target audience includes teachers, librarians, parents and grandparents as part of their role to foster the love of reading. Each of the two minute reviews have accompanying study questions and activities and are available as podcasts. The series host and reviewer is Dr. Sue Ann Martin, Professor Emerita of Communication and Dramatic Arts in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.


Latest Pieces

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I Will Read To You written by Gideon Sterer and illustrated by Charles Santoso shows the little boy’s absolute determination to include all creatur...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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Some Days Are Yellow written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Michelle Lee is a wonderfully designed picture book for children 3-7 years of age ...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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A Walk in the Woods written by Nikki Grimes with original drawings by Jerry Pinkney and watercolor paintings by Brian Pinkney is a very important b...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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ROLLIN ‘ON DOWN THE LINE: Lady Bird Johnson’s 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights is a stunning picture book and history book for readers 6-10 ...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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America the Beautiful written and illustrated by Wendell Minor with poem by Katharine Lee Bates is one of the most visually exciting picture books ...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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No Cats In The Library written and illustrated by Lauren Emmons is a wonderful look at a very determined cat named Clarisse who loves books.

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jul 10, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Summer’s Call: A Michigan Day written by Amber Lynn Hellewell and illustrated by Gretchen Ellen Powers is a reaffirming picture book celebrating th...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jul 10, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Swallows Swirl written with ease and fun by Christina Wilsdon and illustrated with gorgeous movement by Jess Mason is a wonderful picture book for...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jul 10, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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I Am Made of Mountains written by Alexandra Heinrichs and illustrated by Vivian Mineker is an interesting book for children 4-8 years of age about ...

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and WCNY


  • Added: Jun 24, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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A Natural History of Fairies is compiled beautiful by Emily Hawkins and illustrated with great beauty by Jessica Roux for readers 6-10 years of age...

Bought by KRPS, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., and WCNY


  • Added: Jun 19, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 3