Between The Pages Jr. is the companion video series created by Alane to replicate her popular author talk and is specially designed for younger students Grades K-2. The video segments are designed to get your scholars excited about reading by helping young students understand what an author is and how stories are created. The series focuses on the importance of imagination and problem solving in story-telling and includes an animated Read Along of Alane’s picture book The Egg Thief.

There are two videos in the series. Part One covers what an author is and where ideas come from. Students learn how important imagination is and how Alane was inspired to writer her picture book series. Alane then takes students on a journey between the pages of her picture book as she reads aloud from it. The video ends with a challenge to students to think about some things an author needs to think about when they are writing a story. Supporting worksheets help reinforce the learning and prepare students for Part Two. The second video delves into some important author topics such as titles, characters, and the role of conflict in a story. Using The Egg Thief as an example, Alane expertly teaches scholars the importance of each element in creating a story you want to read over and over again.

The video segments are packed with fun animations, graphics, sound effects, and Alane’s signature style of humor. Students in grades K-2 will thoroughly enjoy itbut it can be used in any grade.