How can audiobooks help students improve their learning?

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How can audiobooks help students improve their learning?

Audiobooks enhance comprehension, memory retention, and listening skills. They provide an alternative way to absorb information, especially for students who may struggle with traditional reading or have learning differences. Listening to expressive narrators also deepens students' understanding and appreciation of the material.

Are audiobooks suitable for all types of learners?

Yes! Audiobooks benefit a wide range of learners, including those with dyslexia, visual impairments, or language barriers. They’re also great for auditory learners and students with busy schedules, as they can be listened to on the go. Audiobooks are an inclusive tool that supports diverse learning needs.

What makes LibroFM a good platform for students?

LibroFM offers a vast library of audiobooks across subjects, making it easy for students to find what they need. Its user-friendly interface allows for customizable listening experiences, such as adjustable playback speed and bookmarking features. Plus, every purchase supports local bookstores, making it a win-win for learners and their communities.

How can audiobooks help students improve their learning?

Audiobooks enhance comprehension, memory retention, and listening skills. They provide an alternative way to absorb information, especially for students who may struggle with traditional reading or have learning differences. Listening to expressive narrators also deepens students' understanding and appreciation of the material.

Are audiobooks suitable for all types of learners?

Yes! Audiobooks benefit a wide range of learners, including those with dyslexia, visual impairments, or language barriers. They’re also great for auditory learners and students with busy schedules, as they can be listened to on the go. Audiobooks are an inclusive tool that supports diverse learning needs.

What makes LibroFM a good platform for students?

LibroFM offers a vast library of audiobooks across subjects, making it easy for students to find what they need. Its user-friendly interface allows for customizable listening experiences, such as adjustable playback speed and bookmarking features. Plus, every purchase supports local bookstores, making it a win-win for learners and their communities.

Lioness Spotlights Local: Tanya Athar-Jogee

Ainsley Shaw • February 20, 2026

Local Author Spotlight: Tanya Athar Jogee in Austin, Texas

Local author Tanya Athar-Jogee talks with us about her and her father, Aqueel "Al" Athar’s debut novel, Tiny Glimmers of Light. Tanya is doing an Author Talk at our brick and mortar store on April 15th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm! Purchase Tiny Glimmers of Light on our Bookshop site here.

208 N Gabriel St, Leander, Texas

AS: Can you start by introducing yourself and telling us about your background?

TJ: “I was born and raised in Calgary, Canada, and I did my undergraduate degree in journalism from Concordia University in Montreal, where I won the award for most outstanding journalism graduate in my class. I also have an MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University in Chicago. I've spent most of my career in corporate communications, however over the past few years I've ventured back into journalism and creative writing. I've published several op-eds on social issues, culture, faith, and identity in publications including Newsweek, Common Dreams and Truthout.

I’m also dabbling back into poetry, and I seem to be gravitating toward themes that explore culture and identity. I took a creative writing class in high school, and I’m rediscovering how satisfying and meaningful poems are for me as an expressive art form. On a personal note, I’m married and I have two kids and a cat. My husband Faizal works in IT and loves hiking and the outdoors, my daughter Summer is studying kinesiology at UT Austin and my son Rayan is a sixth grader and a performing artist who has been in several professional shows. There always seems to be an upcoming audition, rehearsal or performance on our calendar.”

AS: Tell us about your debut novel, “Tiny Glimmers of Light”! What was the initial inspiration for it?

TJ: “Tiny Glimmers of Light is co-authored by me and my dad, Aqueel "Al" Athar. My dad came up with the original story, structure and main characters. He's always been an avid storyteller as well as a news junkie, and he thought up the idea when attacks on girls’ schools by extremist, misogynistic groups in the NW part of Pakistan were all over the headlines. He sent me his draft and asked me to provide feedback on it. I put a lot of work into developing complex characters, a vivid setting and a solid plot (which included adding in a final chapter and epilogue). That’s how I ended up becoming a co-author. We’re proud of this book because it addresses a lot of traditionally taboo subjects, and it offers a tender - yet unapologetic - look at Pakistan and its people. It sheds light on how the most vulnerable in our communities can easily land in undesirable circumstances and be forced to face difficult (or impossible) choices. And importantly, it also serves to counter Islamophobia by dispelling Western misperceptions and generalizations about Muslims and Islam. Since our book came out in October 2025, it has consistently received great ratings and reviews. We are super excited about that!”

AS: Tell us about your debut novel, “Tiny Glimmers of Light”! What was the initial inspiration for it?

AS: What was it like to co-author with your father? Do you have any favorite moments from writing the book that you’d like to share?

TJ: “Overall it was great to collaborate on the book with my dad. His original draft laid out his vision for the characters and plot line, and my extensive journalism and writing background gave me the chops to create a well-researched, polished story. We really didn’t have any major disagreements. During the writing and editing process, nearly every time I came to him with suggested revisions, he responded with “Looks good! That’s much better than what I had before.” He really respected my ideas on how to shape the story. In retrospect, though, that might have been partly because he wanted to get the book published quickly and he didn’t want to slow down the process by going back and forth. Lol.”

AS: What is next for you in your writing career?

TJ: “This year, I plan to extensively promote and market Tiny Glimmers of Light. I might be able to convince my dad that we should start working on a sequel to our book - although so far he isn’t biting. :) I’m also planning to focus a lot on my poetry journey. I’m hoping to have written enough poems in the next year or two to publish my first anthology.”

AS: What is next for you in your writing career?

AS: How can readers support local authors like you?

TJ: “Buy and read our Tiny Glimmers of Light! Post about it on any/all of your personal social media channels - Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, LinkedIn - as well as on websites where you can leave a book review. Rave to your friends and family about our book. Buy lots of additional copies and give them away as gifts! Come to our book events and bring your friends, neighbors and pets. Follow us on social media. And drop us a line to let us know how much you love and admire us. Just kidding (sort of).”

Lioness Books supports local authors. Uplifting local authors is crucial to not only the growth and strength of the greater literary community, but free expression and democracy. Ordering from independent booksellers helps us move away from monopolies like Amazon and keeps our economy local. Purchase Tiny Glimmers of Light on our Bookshop site here.

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