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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312 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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The GIFT of the MAGI written by celebrated writer O. Henry and illustrated by award-winning artist Lisbeth Zwerger is a beautiful story about love...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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The Nutcracker with text based on the ballet and with gorgeous illustrations by Susan Jeffers is a visual holiday treat. This outstanding picture b...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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The Snow Man written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Jeanette Winter is a real story beautifully told both in words and in pictures. Readers 4-8...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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COUNTING KINDNESS: Ten Ways to Welcome Refugee Children written by Hollis Kurman and illustrated by Barroux is a touching and beautifully designed ...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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OUR TABLE written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is a wise picture book about what happens to a family when its members are taken over by th...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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The Little Book of JOY written by two spiritual masters His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams and Rachel Neum...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess cleverly written and illustrated by Tom Gauld is a grand fairytale for children 4-8 years of age.

  • Added: Aug 05, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme by Avery Monsen and illustrated by Abby Hanlon is an ear tickling tale about a boy who has lost his abili...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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BOO! HISS! by the talented Cyndi Marko is a perfect chapter book about togetherness for readers 6-9 years old who are beginning to enjoy the colorf...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2024
  • Length: 02:01
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POWWOW DAY is written by Traci Sorell, a member of the Cherokee Nation and illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight, a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Chil...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2024
  • Length: 02:00