# Writing Your Own Decodables with Brooke Vitale: Turning Research Into Engaging Stories

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Podcast: [Route2Reading](https://stenobird.com/podcast/route2reading-5928595)
Published: 2025-11-10T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever wondered what it takes to write your own decodable books—or how to make them both phonics-aligned and fun to read ? In this episode of the Route2Reading Podcast, Amie sits down with Brooke Vitale , former children's book editor turned author and co-creator of Charge Mommy Books , to talk about how she began writing decodable texts during the pandemic and what she's learned along the way. Brooke shares her journey from working with top publishers like Penguin and Disney to creating her own line of decodable readers that blend phonics progression, story engagement, and authentic language. Together, Amie and Brooke unpack practical tips for teachers who want to fill gaps in their phonics sequence or even try writing their own decodables. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES

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