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It's ok to take a step back from writing if you hit a roadblock, in fact, you might actually get more inspiration when you aren't thinking about. Go read a book or watch a movie, or maybe make a carrot cake. Peter Brown is the New York Times best-selling author of The Wild Robot and The Creepy Carrots, as well as Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and he sat down with our student interviewers to talk about writing, pets, and desserts. You can find more information about Peter on his website at https://www.peterbrownstudio.com/ and you can follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and X You can find us wherever you get your podcasts Our theme music is written produced and recorded by Jak Thistle.

Summer is officially upon us and while you are relaxing and taking the sun and lovely weather don't forget to find some time to dive into great summer reading books, and we have some recommendations for you.

Multi-award winning author Christina Soontornvat has worn many hats in her life but her ability to create breathtaking worlds that you can fall into is a true talent. Her latest book, the graphic novel The Tryout is semi autobiographical and touches on fitting in in middle school and how you just need to be true to yourself. You can follow her on Twitter Instagram and Youtube You can find us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast Our theme music is produced, written and recorded by Jake Thistle and you can learn about Jake on his website and follow him on Spotify

Three words to describe Kayla Miller is talented, funny, inspiring and a force to be reckoned with in the graphic novel world. With their popular Camp series Kayla gives voices to some memorable characters and stories. You can follow Kayla on Twitter and Instagram @Kayke and check out their website You can find us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast Our theme music is produced, written and recorded by Jake Thistle and you can learn about Jake on his website and follow him on Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Who is your favorite babysitter character? For author and illustrator Gale Galligan they identify with a few, but they are definitely a Claudia is my book. In this episode we talk to Gale about their start into illustrating, how they became obsessed with yo-yo competitions and how is sparked their idea for their stand-alone graphic novel Freestyle. You can learn more about Gale on their website and be sure to follow them on Twitter Instagram and on Facebook You can find us where ever you get your podcasts and follow us on Twitter Our theme music was written produced and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can find Jake on his website and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Thank you for joining and you will be hearing from us soon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As we get ready for the Newbery winner award to be announced we wanted to revisit an episode we did with 2020 Newbery Winner for the book The New Kid author and illustrator Jerry Craft.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Especially your own life. This episode we get to talk with the creative force behind the popular Invisible Emmie and Friends series, Terri Libenson. We learn about her love of creating art and illustrations and how starting in the greeting card business helped hone her skills. Visit her on her website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook You can find us on Twitter and Instagram and listen to us where ever you get your podcasts Our theme music is written, produced and recorded by Jake Thistle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Censorship and intolerance are on full display in this timely and middle grade novel by award winning author Amy Sarig King. When Mac and his friends find that the book The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen has blacked out words throughout, they set out to discover why this happening and to right this wrong. While defending the voice of an author, Mac also finds his own voice and how powerful it can be. A novel that speaks to many of the challenges being faced throughout the country, Attack of the Black Rectangles shows us that sometimes no is the not the answer. Learn more about Amy Saring King on her website or follow her on Twitter at A.S. King or on Instagram at as_king_ Our theme music is written produced and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can learn more about Jake on his website You can follow us on Twitter at Amongstthebook_podcast

From our tables to yours, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with laughter, love and stories --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's Halloween and time to dive into a bag of candy and curl up with spooky read. And our hosts have some truly eerie and scary stories to tell you about. Whether a mystery or horror these reads are sure to send some chills down your spine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to a new season of Amongst the Books! We are happy to have you join us. We have some new hosts this season and they are excited to recommend some books they read over the summer. Be sure to follow us to get all of the latest episodes. And be sure to share us with your friends. Stay Happy. Stay Healthy. And Keep Reading --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We took some time off but we are back - with some new co-hosts. We sat down with some language arts teachers to get their summer reading book recommendations, how to find that just right book, how to help motivate others to read, and which is better - the book or the movie. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram. And you can find us where ever you get your podcasts. Our theme music was written produced and recorded by Jake Thistle. Thank you for joining and you will be seeing us in your feed soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't let your inner critic get the best of you. You are smart, beautiful and amazing. Author/illustrator Marie D'Abreo created the amazing book series Beautiful that speaks to readers of all ages about how your should value yourself above what others think of you. You can follow Marie on her website mariedabreo.com on Instagram @mdabreo and on Twitter @mariedabreo Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Follow Jake on Instagram @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Vengeful gods, deathly monsters, and celebrated heroes are some of the ways one can describe Greek mythology. And through the Olympians, a graphic novel series by acclaimed author George O'Connor, readers discover this world in full-color and with gripping narrative. Today we are honored to welcome George O'Connor as he talks to us about how he came to love Greek Mythology and why he is more Calvin than Hobbes. To learn more about George and his whole series you can visit him at georgeoconnorbooks.com Or follow him on Instagram @thegeorgeoconnor Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Follow Jake on Instagram @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

History is more than dates and facts, it is filled with the story of those who survived them. Author Lauren Tarshis's best-selling series I Survived focuses on the story of a fictional young adult who survived major historical events. Her passion for writing and creating characters who are both relatable and historically accurate. To learn more about Lauren and her books you can visit her website or follow her on Twitter @laurentarshis or on Instagram @laurentarshis You can learn more about her books at scholastic.com Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Follow Jake on Instagram @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every voice is unique. Every voice is valuable. And when you find people who accept you for you and welcome all of your quirks is a true gift. Girl Haven is a graphic novel that speaks to all people coming into their own and learning they are not alone. Lilah Sturges and Meaghan Carter is the creative team behind Girl Haven from Oni Press a story of friendship, new worlds, warrior bunnies, and coming into your own. Follow Lilah on Twitter @lilahsturges on Instagram @tralalilah and on her website lilahsturges.com Follow Meaghan on Twitter @mega_carter on Instagram @megacarter and on her website meaghancarter.com Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Follow Jake on Instagram @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's the official start of summer! And we at Amongst the Books want to make sure that while you are enjoying your time in the sun that you remember how important it is to keep reading. Books can take you on some amazing adventures, introduce you to unique voices and viewpoints, and even open your eyes to new worlds both real and imaginative. So to help we reached out to some friends to offer their summer reading books that we are certain you will enjoy. Follow us on Twitter@amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast And be sure to share us with all of your friends and fellow readers. Our theme music is written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle you can find Jake on Instagram at @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Never give up on yourself, and never stop writing. Author Marissa Meyer sat down with us to talk about her best-selling series, building new worlds, creating strong female characters, and how listening to each other can make a difference. Follow Marissa on her website at marissameyer.com on Twitter @marissa_meyer on Instagram @marissameyerauthor and follow her podcast The Happy Writer where ever you get your podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast You can find us where ever you get your podcasts. Our theme music was written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle and you follow Jake on Instagram @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com

All creatures, no matter how small, can make a powerful difference. And when working together, they accomplish the greatest of feats. Ben Fisher, Emily Whitten, and Michelle Nguyen show how teamwork and dedication can result in an amazing creation as evident in their series Underfoot. We got to speak to the team about their process, how they came together, and that there are more than one species of hamster. Who knew? You find Underfoot at onipress.com or at your local bookstore and public library. You can follow Ben on Twitter @BenjaminPFisher and on Instagram @dystocia You can follow Emily on Twitter @theemilyesse and on Instagram @theemilyesse You can follow Michelle on Twitter @kubits and on Instagram @kukukachubits You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our theme music was written produced and recorded by Jake Thistle and you can follow Jake on Instagram @JakeThistlemusic Thank you for joining. Stay Happy, Stay Healthy, and Keep Reading

Summer months are coming and with that summer reading. Today's episode has us chatting with the librarians from the Paramus New Jersey Public and Branch Libraries about supporting reading, finding just the right books, and TikTok. We were lucky to get to sit outside (socially distanced and fully masked of course) to record our episode and learn more about how the library is here to support all of your reading needs. Follow the Public and Branch Libraries on Facebook @paramuspl and @paramusbranchlibrary . On Instagram @Paramusmainlibrary and @paramusbranchlibrary On Twitter @ParamusLibrary On Pinterest @parabranchlib On TikTok @ParamusmainLibrary You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Listen to use where ever you get your podcasts and be sure to rate and review us. Our theme music is by Jake Thistle. You can follow him on Instagram @jakethistlemusic

Jarod Pratt and Jey Odin are the dynamic duo behind the new sci-fi graphic novel The Lemonade Code, and they brought a ton of laughs and amazing insights into the creative process on today's episode. It was such a pleasure getting to talk to them and my sides will never be the same. You can follow Jarod on Twitter @jarodrhyspratt And you can follow Jey on Twitter and Instagram @JeyOdin You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our music was written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can learn more about Jake at jakethistle.com/ You can listen and subscribe to us where ever you listen to podcasts and be sure to rate and review us. Thank you to Oni Press for helping to set up the interview

Allergic is a new graphic novel from Graphix Books and speaks to all those readers who suffer from allergies. But the creative team of Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have created a story that is timely, realistic, and relatable to all readers, both allergy sufferers and non-allergy sufferers as well. It was an honor to get to talk with them about their touching collaboration and we shared some giggles along the way. Thankfully no one sneezed. Follow Megan on Instagram @meganwagnerlloyd and Michelle on Instagram @buttersketch or on Twitter @buttersketch_ You can find their book at your local bookstore or through your Scholastic Book Clubs You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our music was written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can learn more about Jake at jakethistle.com/ You can listen and subscribe to us where ever you listen to podcasts and be sure to rate and review us.

Sometimes you need to step away from your work to help clear your head and refocus. Mark Crilley is a firm believer in moving when you need to get through writer's block. This is just one of the subjects we touch on with Eisner Award-nominated Mark Crilley author and illustrator of the new book My Last Summer with Cass a story about two girls, their friendship, and how finding your voice does not mean you grow apart. You can follow Mark on Twitter @markcrilley Check out his YouTube Channel Mark Crilley and his website markcrilley.com You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our music was written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can learn more about Jake at jakethistle.com/ You can listen and subscribe to us where ever you listen to podcasts and be sure to rate and review us.

"You're going to hit roadblocks. You're not going to like what you're writing or drawing but you got to stick with it, and it is part of the process." Eisner nominated comic author-illustrator Chris Grine talks about working through obstacles and believing in yourself. We were honored to get to talk with Chris today about his latest book series Secrets of Camp Nowhere and his process in writing a teenage female character. You can follow Chris on Twitter @chrisgrine You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our music was written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can learn more about Jake at jakethistle.com/ You can listen and subscribe to us where ever you listen to podcasts and be sure to rate and review us. Thank you to Oni Press for helping to set up the interview

"Be brave, because some can not be as brave as they can." Marta Breen is an author who writes about women's rights, and the trials and success that they have had across the globe. Her graphic novel Fearless Females, which is illustrated by Jenny Jordahl, touches on the lives of several women and cover such subjects as voting rights, and equal pay. You can follow Marta on Twitter @martabreen You can see more of Jenny's work at jennyjordahl.com You can learn more about their book Fearless Females here. And be sure to check out their other works from your local bookseller. You can find us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our theme music is written, performed, and recorded by Jake Thistle. You can learn more about Jake here

Blue Delliquanti truly dives into their work, and the results are deliciously entertaining with beautifully crafted characters and stories. I got to speak with Blue about their work and got to ask about their bug-eating fascination that is the feature of the book Meal. Learn more about Blue at their website bluedelliquanti.com and follow them on Twitter @bluedelliquanti You can purchase Blue's books at your local bookstores or from Iron Circus Comics ironcircus.com You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast. You can listen to us where ever you get your podcasts and be sure to rate and review us Our theme music is written, performed and produced by Jake Thistle

Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Murrow, and Lupin the Cat. What do these three names have in common? They are bringing you the news! Georgia Dunn creator of Breaking Cat News is a funny, energetic, and talented author and illustrator and we were lucky to have her share her inspiration and her creative process. Her latest book Elivs Puffs Out is out now and brings even more newsworthy reporting to the masses. You can follow Georgia at georgiadunnstudio.com; gocomics.com and ampkids.com. Follow her on Twitter @GeorgiaDunnBCN and be sure to subscribe her to comic series. You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and where listen to us where ever you listen to podcasts. Our theme music is written produced and recorded by Jake Thistle.

The people in your life are such a great source of inspiration, and Dana Simpson has used her inspiration to create an amazing cast of characters that speak to readers of all ages. I got to talk with the creator of Pheobe and her Unicorn and learn about her process, how she got started, and her working on the picture book I'm Not a GirlI. Learn more about Dana at danasimpson.com, follow her on Twitter @MizDanaClaire and check out her books at ampkids.com Instagram @ampkids_ Twitter @amp_kids You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our theme music was written, recorded, and produced by Jake Thistle

Video game lovers rejoice, author Dustin Brady has created a chapter series that is perfect for you. And even if you aren't a gamer you can still enjoy this adventurous and imaginative series, Trapped in a Video from AMPKids. Dustin sits down with us to talk about his writing process, turning is phone off while he works, and how to ignore the negative comments. You can find Dustin and learn about his work at dustinbradybooks.com or on Twitter @Dustinbrady You can follow Amongst The Books on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our theme music was written, recorded, and produced by Jake Thistle You can write to us at amongstthebooks@gmail.com

Diversity allows us to experience the world through another's eyes and in the graphic novel The Breakaways, author Cathy Johnson introduces us to a lively cast of characters. I was lucky to get to talk with Cathy and learn where the inspiration came from, how they got started in the art world, and what it is like to pass on these lessons to their students and literary world. Visit Cathy at Cathygjohn.net comicarted.com Drawingadialogue.com and the Drawing a Dialogue Podcast Twitter and Instagram @cathygjohn You can visit us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our theme music is written and recorded by Jake Thistle

Everyone is unique and special in their own way. And that is the message graphic novelist Kimberli Johnson is hoping all readers young and old and know. In her book Emeline: Knight in Training Kimberli create a young heroine whose determination helps her succeed. Crafter for dyslexic readers, Emeline: Knight in Training is accessible and touching for all readers. Follow Kimberli on Twitter or Instagram @Kimberlistudio or visit her at kimberlistudio.com You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast or on our YouTube channel Amongst the Books. Our theme music was written, produced, and recorded by Jake Thistle. Stay Happy, stay healthy, and keep reading.

Ancient Egypt? Space travel? Saving the world? If anyone can handle this Cleopatra can. In creating a unique world, you have to blaze your own path, and learn alittle about yourself along the way. Thank you Mike for talking about your process and how you created this magical world. Learn more about Mike and his work at operationspacecat.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mikemaihack Check out the Cleopatra in Space television series on the new NBC Peacock streaming channel. You can follow Amongst the Books where ever you get your podcasts or on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongsttthebookspodcast and on YouTube at Amongst The Books. Be sure to rate and review us we would love to hear from you. Our theme music is written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle For now we hope you are having fun, staying safe, and always reading!

Dive into history in a whole new way. Nathan Hale (not relation to the historical figure) is the author and illustrator the Nathan Hale Hazardous Tale series, and One Trick Pony talks with us about his process, from research to drawing, and how he came to be a graphic novelist. Follow Nathan Hale on Twitter at @MrNathanHale or at nathanhaleauthor.com Follow us on Twitter at @amongstthebooks_podcast, on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and at our YouTube channel Amongst the Books Our theme music was written, performed and recorded by Jake Thistle.

Everyone has a writing switch and turning it on helps create your story. Rob Buyea is the author of The Mr. Terupt series and The Perfect Score series, and introduces readers to memorable characters whose stories are full of love and hope and humanity. You can find more information about Rob at www.robbuyea.com and on Twitter @RobBuyea You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and on YouTube on the Amongst The Books Channel Be sure to rate and review us where every you listen. Our theme music is written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle.

Telling the stories that need to be told, and celebrating the stories you build with others. Matthew C. Winner is a celebrated teacher librarian and host of two podcasts. His enthusiasm for reading, his caring nature towards authors and illustrators, make his podcasts a must listen. Getting to talk with him about libraries, student engagement, and how books can help was a true joy, and joy is what we want all to express and share. Follow Matthew on Twitter @MatthewWinner Subscribe to his podcasts where ever you listen to podcasts The Children's Book Podcast and Kidlit These Days. You can follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast or on YouTube Amongst The Books Podcast. Our theme music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle. Rate and review us where ever you listen to podcasts, and email us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com

Kids have so much inside of them and it takes time to discover that. Author Brigit Young speaks to every young female reader, and adult, with her newest book The Prettiest. A story of unlikely friendship, discovering yourself, and learning how to accept others. This empowering novel is timely and relatable. Visit Brigit at https://www.brigityoung.com/ or follow her on Twitter @BrigitYoung. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast or on YouTube @amongstthebooks you can email us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com Our music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle.

Penny is down on her luck...boy is she ever. But just when everything seems to be going wrong, she meets Walter, and suddenly it doesn't seem too bleak. Well except for her 12-year-old tyrant of a boss. Luck Penny is a quirky, and highly engaging graphic novel by Ananth Hirsch and Yuka Ota, full of fun and amusing characters. Part romance, part coming of age, and definitely hilarious, this story shows how you must always look on the bright side of life. To learn more about Lucky Penny visit onipress.com Follow Ananth Hirsch on Twitter and Instagram @ananthhirsch and follow Yuka Ota on Twitter and Instagram @aidosaur You can also find more of their amazing work at www.johnnywander.com Follow Amongst the Books on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and on YouTube or you can email us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com Our music is written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle

Hungry for a good space adventure, with a dash of humor and wit? Than Spacebattle Lunchtime is the series for you. We got to sit down with Natalie and learn all about her inspirations, her process and her favorite dessert. Learn more about Natalie at natalieriess.com and follow her on Twitter @SnarlBear You can learn about the Spacebattle Lunchtime series at onipress.com Follow Amongst The Books where ever you listen to podcasts. And follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast And check out our YouTube channel at Amongst The Books. And you can email us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com Our music was written, performed and produced by Jake Thistle.

Did you ever have a lucky rabbit foot? Did you avoid walking under a ladder? Did a you cross the street when you saw a black cat? Well if you did than you believe in superstitions. And Haphaven by Norm Harper and Louie Joyce is the graphic novel for you. Featuring a a cast of characters sure to delight especially the main character Alex, a spunky 13-year-old tasked with destroying The Jinx, this graphic novel is a beautifully crafted and illustrated graphic novel. To learn more about Haphaven visit oniepress.com Follow Norm Harper on Twitter @ThatNormDude Follow Louie Joyce on Twitter @LouieJoyce or Instagram @louiejoyce Follow amongst the books wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to rate and review us. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Our music was written, performed and produced by Jake Thistle amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com

Did you know that an accordion is vital to a great band?  Or that a bell can bring calm? Daniel Handler knows, and we got to learn all about it and more on this interview full of giggles and words of wisdom.  To learn more about Daniel Handler and a Series of Unfortunate Events you can follow him on Instagram @authordanielhandler or on Twitter @DanielHandler. You can watch all three seasons of A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix.  Follow Amongst the Books on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast.  You can also find us on YouTube at Amongst The Books.  Be sure to rate and review us where ever you listen to podcasts. And you can reach us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com Our theme music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle.   Stay Safe. Stay Happy. And Keep Reading.   

We wanted to bring you a small episode, but a very personal one. We wanted to say thank you to all of the individuals who are the real superheroes, our first responders, hospital workers, postal and delivery workers, restaurants and many more. #staysafe #socialdistancing #heroes #thankyou

Middle school is hard enough without being the...New Kid. The team got to conduct their first zoom interview with 2020 Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Medal Winner Jerry Craft as he talks about is inspiration for his book The New Kid and his commitment to bringing quality literature and art to the graphic novel genre. He even teaches me about not giving up on a drawing. To learn more about Jerry Craft visit jerrycraft.com or follow him on Twitter or Instagram @JerryCraft You can follow Amongst the Books on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast You can also listen to past episodes on our YouTube Channel at Amongst the Books or write to us with your comments and questions to amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com Our theme music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle. Follow Jake at jakethistle.com

Ms. Skrezec got to speak to two time Ignatz Award winner Hazel Newlevant about their graphic novel No Ivy League, were we get to hear about her life one summer and how it really inspired her. To learn about Hazel and their writing visit http://newlevant.com/ you can also follow them on Twitter @HNewlevant or on Instagram @newlevant You can follow Amongst The Books where ever you get you podcasts or on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast. You can even find us at our new YouTube Channel by looking for Amongst The Books. For questions or comments write to us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com Our theme music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle

Today we have some podcasters for you. The students are amazing, and while we go through these crazy times they are certainly working hard and want to share some tips with staying busy. We truly hope that you and your families are all safe and healthy. And know that while we are in some uncertain times right now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will come through it together and stronger. So please stay insides, if you go out please practice safe social distancing, wear a mask and wash your hands. We all must do our part. Our music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle. Rate and review us where ever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and now on YouTube under the channel Amongst the Books. You can also reach us through email at amongstthebooks@gmail.com Thanks again and be safe, be happy, and smile.

Today we have some podcasters for you. The students are amazing, and while we go through these crazy times they are certainly working hard and want to share some tips with staying busy. We truly hope that you and your families are all safe and healthy. And know that while we are in some uncertain times right now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will come through it together and stronger. So please stay insides, if you go out please practice safe social distancing, wear a mask and wash your hands. We all must do our part. Our music was written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle. Rate and review us where ever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast and now on YouTube under the channel Amongst the Books. You can also reach us through email at amongstthebooks@gmail.com Thanks again and be safe, be happy, and smile.

We at Amongst the Books hope that you and your families are safe and healthy. We find ourselves in uncertain times, and being able to connect with each other is more valuable than ever. And we hope that we are able to bring a little entertainment, a little lightness, and some smiles to your days. So for today's episode please take a moment to meet some of the members to the Amongst The Books team, and play a fun guess the book game. While we are not able to be together to record in person, we wanted to be able to share some thoughts with you. We hope you enjoy the episode. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast We would love to hear from you too so please rate and review us where ever you listen to podcasts. You can also email us at amongstthebookspodcast@gmail.com

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We are celebrating Read Across America with some stellar book recommendations! Please take a listen to some books you will want to add to your shelves. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast You've been listening to us, and we would love to hear from you. So please rate and review us, and be sure to share us with all of your friends. Thanks and keep reading!

Tech...coding...mystery...unlicensed cats...Debian Perl: Digital Detective has it all. Today's episode has our hosts interview the creative team behind the fun and playful graphic novel. Get to know Mel Hilario, Katie Longua, and Lauren Davis. We get to learn how every voice is valuable when collaborating on a project, and how much they remind out hosts of the PowerPuff Girls. To learn about these talented ladies check out there social media and websites below. And to learn about Debian Perl visit www.onipress.com Lauren Davis Twitter @LaurenDavis Instagram @elle_em_dee Website https://www.elledee.com/ Mel Hilario Twitter @melhilario Katie Longua Twitter @katiesaurusrex Instagram @katiesaurusrexx Website https://www.klongua.com/ You can find Amongst the Books on Twitter at @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram at @amongstthebookspodcast Make sure to rate and review us...we would love to hear from you.

Ever wonder what a rap battle in outer space versus a giant robot would look like? No? Than you should check out Sci-Fu, a graphic novel that blends old school beats, classic kung-fu with bright graphics and a fabulous cast of characters. This is just one of the books that author illustrator Yehudi Mercado chats with us about. With his latest book, Fun Fun Fun World, ready to drop this spring we get to learn about his inspiriation, his love of pizza, and which Marvel movie is is favorite. Check out Yehudi at www.supermercado.pizza or on Twitter @ymercado or Instagram @supermercadocomics You can follow us where ever you get your podcast and be sure to rate and review us. You can find Amongst The Books on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Theme music was written, performed at recorded by Jake Thistle. You can find Jake at www.jakethistle.com or on Instagram @Jake_Thistle_Music

"Princesses should be taught how to rule and not just be about the pretty dresses," states Ru Xu and her feelings of female characters. Ru is the Edgar Award nominated author of the graphic novel Newsprints and the sequel Endgames as well as the webcomic series Saint for Rent. Ru speaks to our hosts today about her thoughts on female characters, what she thinks about the Marvel Universe, and how crows are extremely intelligent. Follow Ru at https://www.ruemxu.com/ and on Twitter and Instagram @ruemxu Our music is written, performed, and recorded by Jake Thistle. Find Jake at www.jakethistle.com or on Instagram @Jake_Thistle_Music Listen and subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to rate us. Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram @amongstthebookspocast