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Here at Book Blurbs it is our mission to empower readers and writers and encourage others to read. We strive to highlight books about girls and people of color. We are located in the Baltimore area. New episodes are posted the 1st and 15th of every month. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

Gabby, Ricky & Brielle


    • Sep 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 21:37


    Today, we discussed Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the story of the Logan family and the struggles that they face. It is told from the perspective of 9-year-old Cassie Logan. Thank you for listening. To find out more about Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and where it is available, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Roll-Thunder-Hear-My-Cry/dp/0142401129/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2XP34O796A5TH&dchild=1&keywords=roll+of+thunder+hear+my+cry+paperback&qid=1598579315&sprefix=Roll+of%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-3. To find out more about GO Krafty and to visit their website, please go to https://gokrafty.square.site/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

    What We Are Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 10:04


    Hi! Thank you for listening to this episode of Book Blurbs. Today, we read excerpts of books that we've been reading. In this episode, we discuss the following books: Dusti Bowling, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Sterling Children's Books, 2017) https://www.amazon.com/Insignificant-Events-Cactus-Dusti-Bowling/dp/1454932996/ref=sr_1_2?crid=BIRI3KVWW3MF&dchild=1&keywords=insignificant+events+in+the+life+of+a+cactus&qid=1598288750&sprefix=Insignifica%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-2 Karyn Parsons, How High the Moon (Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019) https://www.amazon.com/How-High-Moon-Karyn-Parsons/dp/0316484016/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZPW9YAR33TJ1&dchild=1&keywords=how+high+the+moon&qid=1598288772&sprefix=How+hig%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-2 Mildred Pitts Walter, Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World (Marco Book Company, 2007) https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Biscuits-Mildred-Walter-2010-03-09/dp/B01FIXOXLA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2TEOXTBUZRPJR&dchild=1&keywords=justin+and+the+best+biscuits+in+the+world&qid=1598288796&sprefix=Justin+an%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-3 To find out more about our sponsor, GO Krafty and to visit their website, please go to https://gokrafty.square.site/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

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    A Wrinkle In Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 22:11


    A Wrinkle in Time is the story of Meg Murry, a high-school-aged girl who is transported on an adventure through time and space with her younger brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin O'Keefe. On this adventure, their focus is to find Meg’s father, a gifted scientist, from the evil forces that hold him prisoner on another planet. Thank you for listening to our episode on A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Make sure to send us any questions or comments you have, and you might be featured on the next episode of Book Blurbs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

    The Maze of Bones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 19:02


    The book we'll be talking about today is The Maze of Bones, by Rick Riordan. The first in a series, The Maze of Bones follows two orphans, Amy and Dan Cahill, who, when given the chance between a million dollars or adventure, choose the more dangerous path. In one day, their world has changed forever. Fun fact: Gabby is a Lucian and Brielle is a Tomas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

    Esperanza Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 22:39


    Hi! Thanks for listening to today's podcast on Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. Please send us your questions and comments and you might be featured on our next episode! We post every week, stay tuned for the next episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

    Book Blurbs Coming-Soon Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 0:38


    We can't wait to share our podcast with the world! Stay tuned for our first episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/book-blurbs/support

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