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.

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280 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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CONSTRUCTION PEOPLE, poems selected by the late Lee Bennett Hopkins and illustrated by Ellen Shi is a lively step by step picture book for 4-8 year...

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2020
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
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TUNE IT OUT written by Jamie Sumner is an interesting and engaging novel for middle grade readers 10-14 years of age about a girl named Lou who has...

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  • Added: Sep 07, 2020
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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When Grandma Gives You A Lemon Tree written by Jamie Deenihan and illustrated by Lorraine Rocha is a fun-filled picture book for ages 3-7 about a l...

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2020
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Memoirs of a Tortoise written by Devin Scillian and illustrated by Tim Bowers is a gentle story about friendship and loss. Oliver the Tortoise is t...

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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FEED YOUR MIND: A Story of August Wilson written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Cannaday Chapman is a fascinating picture book for older children...

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  • Added: Aug 17, 2020
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 1
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TRUTH and HONOR: The President Ford Story written by Lindsey McDivitt and vividly illustrated by Matt Faulkner is a picture book biography of the 3...

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  • Added: Aug 10, 2020
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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THE SECRET KINGDOM: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art written by Barb Rosenstock and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola is based ...

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  • Added: Aug 03, 2020
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
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THE FABLED LIFE OF AESOP by Ian Lendler and illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski is a well told and beautifully illustrated picture book about a slave ...

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  • Added: Jul 27, 2020
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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RAILWAY JACK: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon written by K.T. Johnston and illustrated by César Samaniego is a beautiful story about an injured...

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2020
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
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LOVE, Sophia on the moon written by Anica Rissi and illustrated by Mika Song is a delightful and comforting story about temporary anger and uncondi...

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  • Added: Jul 13, 2020
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1