Comments on: Interview with Henry Winkler http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/ A Podcast about the children\'s books we love and why we love them - recorded in our favourite coffee shop. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:12:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marlynne Grant http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-1104245 Marlynne Grant Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:27:36 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-1104245 This was a very moving and sincere interview but it made me sad as illiteracy is avoidable. The key is not receiving a diagnosis of 'dyslexia' but being privileged to receive the most effective form of literacy instruction from the very beginning. 'Dyslexia' is a descriptive term which just means 'diffciulty with reading'. It is not a cause of illiteracy. Poor, sometimes well meaning, but nonetheless misguided teaching is at the root of poor literacy. There is now an overwhelming weight of evidence which says that teaching children in a systematic way how the written alphabetic code for English works and then to practise using this code to read and to write down words and sentences is the most effective method of instruction. This is called synthetic phonics. I am an Educational Psychologist and have conducted research over eight years with children new into mainstream primary school (who have every learning disability under the sun), some 700 children, and every single one of these children learned to read and spell and write. For these children 'dyslexia' was eliminated. Many struggled but they were identified very early and were given extra light-touch teaching right from the start during their first year in school. It would be marvellous if Henry Winkler could fight the corner for synthetic phonics - the evidence based guarantee for good literacy. Then we could eliminate dyslexia for more children. If you want to read some of the papers which describe my research then their links are: 1. http://www.syntheticphonics.net/pdf/All-children-paper.pdf 2. http://www.syntheticphonics.net/pdf/Accelerated-reading-and-writing.pdf 3. http://www.syntheticphonics.net/pdf/Raising-literacy-attainment.pdf Sorry, but I don't have the technological know-how to convert these into hyperlinks! This was a very moving and sincere interview but it made me sad as illiteracy is avoidable. The key is not receiving a diagnosis of ‘dyslexia’ but being privileged to receive the most effective form of literacy instruction from the very beginning. ‘Dyslexia’ is a descriptive term which just means ‘diffciulty with reading’. It is not a cause of illiteracy. Poor, sometimes well meaning, but nonetheless misguided teaching is at the root of poor literacy. There is now an overwhelming weight of evidence which says that teaching children in a systematic way how the written alphabetic code for English works and then to practise using this code to read and to write down words and sentences is the most effective method of instruction. This is called synthetic phonics. I am an Educational Psychologist and have conducted research over eight years with children new into mainstream primary school (who have every learning disability under the sun), some 700 children, and every single one of these children learned to read and spell and write. For these children ‘dyslexia’ was eliminated. Many struggled but they were identified very early and were given extra light-touch teaching right from the start during their first year in school. It would be marvellous if Henry Winkler could fight the corner for synthetic phonics – the evidence based guarantee for good literacy. Then we could eliminate dyslexia for more children. If you want to read some of the papers which describe my research then their links are:
1. http://www.syntheticphonics.net/pdf/All-children-paper.pdf
2. http://www.syntheticphonics.net/pdf/Accelerated-reading-and-writing.pdf
3. http://www.syntheticphonics.net/pdf/Raising-literacy-attainment.pdf
Sorry, but I don’t have the technological know-how to convert these into hyperlinks!

]]> By: Nine people that inspired me in 2009 | Mark Blevis http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-1101717 Nine people that inspired me in 2009 | Mark Blevis Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:32:51 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-1101717 [...] past September. Of course, we’re fans of his from Happy Days, Arrested Development and we had interviewed him about Hank Zipzer books, but hadn’t realized the extent of his humanitarian work until we [...] [...] past September. Of course, we’re fans of his from Happy Days, Arrested Development and we had interviewed him about Hank Zipzer books, but hadn’t realized the extent of his humanitarian work until we [...]

]]> By: The Book Bag, Podcast Reviews | Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, a Reading Tub Blog http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-1042405 The Book Bag, Podcast Reviews | Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, a Reading Tub Blog Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:20 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-1042405 [...] Andrea are reading with their girls. They’ve also got great interviews, like this one with Henry Winkler, who talks about [...] [...] Andrea are reading with their girls. They’ve also got great interviews, like this one with Henry Winkler, who talks about [...]

]]> By: Janet http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-1039155 Janet Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:10:43 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-1039155 I just started reading the Hank Zipzer series. I originally took them out for my son's reading pleasure, but ended up reading them myself. I have to tell you, these books are outrageously funny. And I absolutely love that Hank is such a funny and compasionate character. Especially beause at that age kids tend to be all about me. He always seems to understand about being "different". My son isn't dyslexic, but I'm sure all kids can relate to Hank's situation, because they all have a bit of insecurity. I grew up watching Happy Days and I have to fell you the "Fonz" was one of my favorite characters...for Henry "Fonzie" Winkler to end up being a children's author is just fantastic...Keep up the good work Mr. Winkler...you were one of kid crushes and you're certainly earning kudos with me as an adult....Good luck on your future books.....A fan for life...Janet I just started reading the Hank Zipzer series. I originally took them out for my son’s reading pleasure, but ended up reading them myself. I have to tell you, these books are outrageously funny. And I absolutely love that Hank is such a funny and compasionate character. Especially beause at that age kids tend to be all about me. He always seems to understand about being “different”. My son isn’t dyslexic, but I’m sure all kids can relate to Hank’s situation, because they all have a bit of insecurity. I grew up watching Happy Days and I have to fell you the “Fonz” was one of my favorite characters…for Henry “Fonzie” Winkler to end up being a children’s author is just fantastic…Keep up the good work Mr. Winkler…you were one of kid crushes and you’re certainly earning kudos with me as an adult….Good luck on your future books…..A fan for life…Janet

]]> By: Henry Winkler: If you will it, it’s not a dream http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-1037017 Henry Winkler: If you will it, it’s not a dream Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:00:13 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-1037017 [...] I had the privilege of interviewing Henry Winkler last year about his Hank Zipzer books and the challenges he’s faced with Dyslexia.  You can listen to that interview by CLICKING HERE. [...] [...] I had the privilege of interviewing Henry Winkler last year about his Hank Zipzer books and the challenges he’s faced with Dyslexia.  You can listen to that interview by CLICKING HERE. [...]

]]> By: Tomorrows Trust - A Review of Catholic Education » Blog Archive » Niagara Falls, or Does it? Zipzer writes stories on “does not live up to potential” http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-917096 Tomorrows Trust - A Review of Catholic Education » Blog Archive » Niagara Falls, or Does it? Zipzer writes stories on “does not live up to potential” Sat, 30 May 2009 12:52:16 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-917096 [...] dyslexia, reading these books was like a flashback to childhood and my own early school struggles. Henry Winkler in an interview talks about his own struggles with dyslexia. The books tout Hank as the [...] [...] dyslexia, reading these books was like a flashback to childhood and my own early school struggles. Henry Winkler in an interview talks about his own struggles with dyslexia. The books tout Hank as the [...]

]]> By: Mrs.Seeberg http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-799419 Mrs.Seeberg Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:57:42 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-799419 These books are awesome.i've read the whole series.Are you going to write anymore books?Why did you choice to write books instead of acting?What was it like being the Fonz on "Happy Days". These books are awesome.i’ve read the whole series.Are you going to write anymore books?Why did you choice to write books instead of acting?What was it like being the Fonz on “Happy Days”.

]]> By: Karen Hopkins http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-770451 Karen Hopkins Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:55:14 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-770451 I'm extremely greatful to Mr. Winkler for writting these books. I plan to purchase them for my nine year old son who has recently been diagnosed dyslexic. There is very little help in the public school setting. We had to pay a lot of money to have our son tested and for continued toutoring. My heart breaks for families who cannot afford these services. If a child cannot read he has trouble doing anything. How do we break though to the public school system on this subject? How do we find the funding for early intrevention in the public schools specific to dyslexia? Texas has a program why can't the rest of the country? Dyslexia affects more children than ay public school I know will acknowledge. I’m extremely greatful to Mr. Winkler for writting these books. I plan to purchase them for my nine year old son who has recently been diagnosed dyslexic. There is very little help in the public school setting. We had to pay a lot of money to have our son tested and for continued toutoring. My heart breaks for families who cannot afford these services. If a child cannot read he has trouble doing anything. How do we break though to the public school system on this subject? How do we find the funding for early intrevention in the public schools specific to dyslexia? Texas has a program why can’t the rest of the country? Dyslexia affects more children than ay public school I know will acknowledge.

]]> By: Susan Morita http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-716692 Susan Morita Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:00:14 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-716692 I'm supposed to be doing a few tasks today and I've done none of them. I started thinking and writing about my elementary school experieces and the pain opened up again. I looked up dysflexia and found so much information I'd never before. Somehow I landed here and listened the interview with Henry. I'm shocked and happy that he somehow mananged graduate colledge and become the successful man he is. He and I born in the same year and I'm still living in my own life with no moon. I will read more information to help myself. I thank you Henry for writing books for kids to understand their challenges and that there are successful people out and they can be one of them. I’m supposed to be doing a few tasks today and I’ve done none of them. I started thinking and writing about my elementary school experieces and the pain opened up again. I looked up dysflexia and found so much information I’d never before. Somehow I landed here and listened the interview with Henry. I’m shocked and happy that he somehow mananged graduate colledge and become the successful man he is. He and I born in the same year and I’m still living in my own life with no moon.

I will read more information to help myself. I thank you Henry for writing books for kids to understand their challenges and that there are successful people out and they can be one of them.

]]> By: Just One More Book!! http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-713181 Just One More Book!! Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:34:51 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-713181 Joy Hank is in grade 5 Joy
Hank is in grade 5

]]> By: Joy http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-713163 Joy Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:12:50 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-713163 Does anyone know what age group his books are for? Does anyone know what age group his books are for?

]]> By: dadventure.ca - » Just One More Book http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-668439 dadventure.ca - » Just One More Book Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:20:06 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-668439 [...] They are connected, and feature interviews with authors and the people passionate about writing. Henry Winkler (yes, that Henry Winkler), poet Jack Prelutsky, and Eleanor Wachtel, host of CBC’s Writers [...] [...] They are connected, and feature interviews with authors and the people passionate about writing. Henry Winkler (yes, that Henry Winkler), poet Jack Prelutsky, and Eleanor Wachtel, host of CBC’s Writers [...]

]]> By: ALSC Blog » Blog Archive » Episode 2: Just One More Book!! http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-261336 ALSC Blog » Blog Archive » Episode 2: Just One More Book!! Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:15:29 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-261336 [...] Henry Winkler [...] [...] Henry Winkler [...]

]]> By: Kimberly Kassner http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-259581 Kimberly Kassner Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:09:11 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-259581 I just wanted to tell Henry that he touched my heart when he was on Oprah. I help thousands of students who learn differently (I KNOW how he felt) and wanted to share this SHORT (few minute) video that I'm sure will bring tears to his eyes. Please share it with him. I think he'll be inspired! Maybe he'll even get another book idea! www.youtube.com/empowermind Thank you for all the great work you do reaching children! Kimberly Kassner Author of, You're a Genius-And I Can Prove It! I just wanted to tell Henry that he touched my heart when he was on Oprah. I help thousands of students who learn differently (I KNOW how he felt) and wanted to share this SHORT (few minute) video that I’m sure will bring tears to his eyes. Please share it with him. I think he’ll be inspired! Maybe he’ll even get another book idea! http://www.youtube.com/empowermind

Thank you for all the great work you do reaching children!

Kimberly Kassner
Author of, You’re a Genius-And I Can Prove It!

]]> By: Just One More Book!! http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-226594 Just One More Book!! Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:49:48 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-226594 Paige and Chris, Thanks so much for listening and for leaving your thoughts. Chris, it's so wonderful that you are speaking to children about the challenges you faced. I think it's a huge service to children -- well all people -- when we speak honestly about our struggles as well as our accomplishments. Paige and Chris,

Thanks so much for listening and for leaving your thoughts.

Chris, it’s so wonderful that you are speaking to children about the challenges you faced. I think it’s a huge service to children — well all people — when we speak honestly about our struggles as well as our accomplishments.

]]> By: christine tripp http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-226485 christine tripp Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:29:07 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-226485 Wonderful interview Mark and Henry!!! I all sounded so like my childhood, back in "the day", before there were "learning disabilities" before there was "dyslexia", at a time when you were just being lazy, not trying and (as Mr. Winkler states) not living up to your potential. If it had not been for my ability to draw and set myself apart from the other kids who were doing well academically, I doubt I would have made it through school with any self esteem what so ever. I knew I was trying, I knew I wasn't lazy but I couldn't add, I couldn't read a book out loud to the class and I couldn't spell out the stories that lurked inside my mind. I was so lucky that I could "draw" them insead. When I do school visits/workshops for my books and Illustration work, I bring along my old report cards and read the teacher comments to the kids in the audience. I hope that I show them, no matter what is said about you, you have to find your voice and where ever it hids in you. You may not walk the traditional career path in life, but that's ok, sometimes there is something waiting for you that is much, much better! Cheers, Chris Wonderful interview Mark and Henry!!! I all sounded so like my childhood, back in “the day”, before there were “learning disabilities” before there was “dyslexia”, at a time when you were just being lazy, not trying and (as Mr. Winkler states) not living up to your potential. If it had not been for my ability to draw and set myself apart from the other kids who were doing well academically, I doubt I would have made it through school with any self esteem what so ever. I knew I was trying, I knew I wasn’t lazy but I couldn’t add, I couldn’t read a book out loud to the class and I couldn’t spell out the stories that lurked inside my mind. I was so lucky that I could “draw” them insead. When I do school visits/workshops for my books and Illustration work, I bring along my old report cards and read the teacher comments to the kids in the audience. I hope that I show them, no matter what is said about you, you have to find your voice and where ever it hids in you. You may not walk the traditional career path in life, but that’s ok, sometimes there is something waiting for you that is much, much better!
Cheers,
Chris

]]> By: Paige http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-226455 Paige Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:09:45 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-226455 I literally cried when I heard this. Well done! I literally cried when I heard this. Well done!

]]> By: Whitney http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-225602 Whitney Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:20:02 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-225602 This was a simply amazing interview. Totally compelling, and totally insightful into the struggles of reading for people with dyslexia. I met Henry Winkler when he spoke at Centreville School a few years ago, and it was a wonderful, uplifting experience. My heart goes out and breaks for the suffering child he was, and the message of compassion for our kids- to know they are smart even if they struggle...he has wonderful insight, and he is making the world easier to understand for kids with dyslexia and their parents every day. Wow. This was a simply amazing interview. Totally compelling, and totally insightful into the struggles of reading for people with dyslexia.

I met Henry Winkler when he spoke at Centreville School a few years ago, and it was a wonderful, uplifting experience. My heart goes out and breaks for the suffering child he was, and the message of compassion for our kids- to know they are smart even if they struggle…he has wonderful insight, and he is making the world easier to understand for kids with dyslexia and their parents every day. Wow.

]]> By: Just One More Book!! http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-225482 Just One More Book!! Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:59:12 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-225482 Jen, Thank you! I agree with you about the value of Mr. Winkler's clear, honest message. Hearing first hand the perspective of someone who's survived the many challenges of learning differences and come out smiling and working to help others is eye-opening and inspiring. What an honour to help spread the message here. Thanks for listening. Jen,

Thank you!

I agree with you about the value of Mr. Winkler’s clear, honest message. Hearing first hand the perspective of someone who’s survived the many challenges of learning differences and come out smiling and working to help others is eye-opening and inspiring.

What an honour to help spread the message here.

Thanks for listening.

]]> By: Jen Robinson http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/comment-page-1/#comment-225443 Jen Robinson Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:08:00 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-henry-winkler/#comment-225443 This is a truly great interview, Andrea and Mark. So well researched, and just such wonderful content. I think that everyone, especially parents of kids who have any kind of learning difference, should listen to this. This is a truly great interview, Andrea and Mark. So well researched, and just such wonderful content. I think that everyone, especially parents of kids who have any kind of learning difference, should listen to this.

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