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Seeing a hopeful, human world through children's literature. Hosted by Kelly J. Baptist, Jack Cheng, Patrick Flores-Scott, and Heather Shumaker.

Kelly J. Baptist, Heather Shumaker, Patrick Flores-Scott, Jack Cheng


    • Nov 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    Summer Breaks: The Girls of Skylark Lane w/ Robin Benway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 31:45


    Robin's website Far from the Tree Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottNo Going Back by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comContact us: hello@booksmitten.usX/Twitter: @booksmittenpod Produced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Summer Breaks: Gracie Under the Waves w/ Linda Sue Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 34:13


    Mentioned in this episode:Linda Sue Park's WebsiteGracie Under the WavesA Long Walk to WaterWe Need Diverse Books Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottNo Going Back by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comContact us: hello@booksmitten.usX/Twitter: @booksmittenpod Produced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Summer Breaks: No Going Back w/ Patrick Flores-Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 43:08


    We're back with another of our Summer Breaks. In this episode our co-host Patrick gets the spotlight this time, as we talk about his new YA novel, No Going Back.Our Books for Children and Young Adults: - Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.” - Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist - Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist - The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson - The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist - Eb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptist - Ready, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. Baptist - See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng - The Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack Cheng - Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott - American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott - No Going Back by Patrick Flores-Scott - The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker Find us online: - Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com - Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com - Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com - Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com Contact us: hello@booksmitten.us X/Twitter: @booksmittenpod   Produced by Jack Cheng Music by Duck Duck Chicken

    Summer Breaks: Ready, Set, Dough! w/ Kelly J. Baptist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 37:04


    Introducing: Summer Breaks! We'll be airing a couple of episodes this summer to tide you over as we regroup and plot out the next season. Here is our conversation with our very own Kelly J. Baptist about her new middle grade novel, Ready, Set, Dough!Our Books for Children and Young Adults: - Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.” - Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist - Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist - The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson - The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist - Eb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptist - Ready, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. Baptist - See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng - The Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack Cheng - Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott - American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott - No Going Back by Patrick Flores-Scott - The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker Find us online: - Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com - Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com - Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com - Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com Contact us: hello@booksmitten.us X/Twitter: @booksmittenpod   Produced by Jack Cheng Music by Duck Duck Chicken

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    Season 2 Finale with Ann Whitford Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 47:11


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulLouder than Hunger by John SchuThe List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca SteadWriting with Pictures by Uri ShulevitzHow to Write Picture Books by Linda AshmanOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottNo Going Back by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comContact us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Conference Takeaways from SCBWI Marvelous Midwest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 14:22


    Mentioned in this episode:SCBWI Marvelous Midwest 2024Gary D. SchmidtSherri L. SmithJames Solheim Interviewees:Aaron Fox (MO)Debbie Gonzales (MI)Kat Higgs-Coulthard (MI)Leslie Helakowski  (MI)Danielle Defoe (MI)Kathy Halsey (OH)Amy Flynn (OH)Sheila Willobee (MI)Kathy Groth (WI) -  Sunken Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, Ocean Party (Illustrated by Becca Hart)Joyce Uglow (WI) - Stuck: The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits (Illustrated by Valerya Milovanova )Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Titles and Critiques

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 54:21


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulCreepy Crayon by Aaron Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter BrownOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Dummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 27:10


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw; Illustrated by Margot AppleOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Page Turns and Word Count

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 35:25


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulThe Mousery by Charlotte Pomerantz; Illustrated by Kurt CyrusOn Writing by Stephen KingOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Year-end Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 36:19


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulRaymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Outside Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 26:32


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Making Music with Your Prose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:31


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Scene and Show (Don't Tell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 29:48


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulThe Scene Book by Sandra ScofieldOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    When Life Gets in the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 27:48


    Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with Jon Agee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 51:32


    Mentioned in this episode:Jon Agee's WebsiteMy Dad is a TreeMilo's Hat TrickMy RhinocerosThe Wall in the Middle of the BookThis Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard ByrneThe Incredible Painting of Felix ClousseauOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on X/Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jack ChengMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Ending Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 25:21


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jean Luc IshimweMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Hot Plots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 28:16


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jean Luc IshimweMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Special: Celebrating The Many Masks of Andy Zhou

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 41:00


    Mentioned in this episode:The Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengThe Art of Yuta OnodaOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jean Luc IshimweMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Live from Nerd Camp PA: Keeping Kids at the Heart of Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 45:38


    Mentioned in this episode:nErD Camp PAIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff; Illustrated by Felicia BondFamily Style by Thien PhamOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jean Luc IshimweMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Feedback Sessions: Heather and Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 46:07


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Jean Luc IshimweMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Feedback Sessions: Patrick and Shutta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 64:32


    Mentioned in this episode:Grandma Heaven and Grandpa Heaven by Shutta Crum; Illustrated by Ruth McNally BarshawShutta's WebsiteOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengThe Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    First Lines and Strong Openings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 33:56


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSome Writer!: The Story of E. B. White by Melissa SweetOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Barb Rosenstock on Non-fiction Picture Books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 50:10


    Mentioned in this episode:Barb RosenstockThe Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock; Illustrated by Erika MezaMornings with Monet by Barb Rosenstock; Illustrated by Mary GrandPréOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Feedback on Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 30:38


    Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Special: Celebrating Eb & Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 42:38


    EPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:Eb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Mid-Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 32:54


    EPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:SCBWI Michigan Spring ConferenceOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Character!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 39:30


    EPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:On Writing by Stephen KingOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with Joanna Parzakonis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 60:28


    EPISODE NOTESVisit Bookbug in person and online:Bookbug & this is a bookstoreTwitterFacebookInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Kalamazoo PromiseJacqueline WoodsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    More Story Experiments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 39:51


    EPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:The Real Dada Mother Goose by Jon Scieszka; Illustrated by Julia RothmanBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us: hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with Shutta Crum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 44:52


    EPISODE NOTESShutta online:WebsiteOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Points of View

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 29:20


    Our guidebook for this season:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulMentioned in this episode:The Hat Books by Jon KlassenPoet and author J.D. EstradaImagination Soup (Congrats Melissa!)Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with Darnell Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 52:19


    Darnell Johnson online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Story Questions and Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 28:38


    Mentioned in this episode:Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with Yuyi Morales

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 56:22


    Yuyi Morales online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this Episode:Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi MoralesBright Star by Yuyi MoralesArtist and illustrator David ShannonZin! Zin! Zin! a Violin by Lloyd Moss and Marjorie PricemanOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Writing Rough Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 31:45


    Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with Ann Whitford Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 57:49


    Ann Whitford PaulSCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsWriting Picture BooksWriting Picture Books class by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Building Frames for Story Houses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 32:03


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulUgly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. SolomonRobo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel SalmieriSomeone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren LongThe World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo EspinosaSCBWI Michigan Mentorship ProgramOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Lessons From Typing Mentor Texts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 31:35


    Mentioned in this episode:Author Lisa WheelerUgly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. SolomonSomeone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren LongBoogie Knights by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Mark SiegelRobo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel SalmieriBabeSpeak by Laurie Halse AndersonFinding ForresterThe 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas SmithThe World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo EspinosaBodies Are Cool by Tyler FederPrivate Label by Kelly YangBig Chickens by Leslie Helakoski; Illustrated by Henry ColeWriting Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    To Rhyme or Not To Rhyme: Lisa Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 44:36


    Lisa Wheeler online:Lisa's WebsiteLisa's Goodreads profileLisa's Facebook Page@lisawheelerbook on Twitter@littlelisais6 on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and Loren LongOne Dark Night by Lisa Wheeler and Ivan BatesOld Cricket by Lisa Wheeler and Ponder GoembelA House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman and Betty FraserCastles, Caves, and Honeycombs by Linda Ashman and Lauren StringerBabies Can Sleep Anywhere by Lisa Wheeler and Carolina BúzioThis is the House that Jack Built by Simms TabackBubble Gum Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler and Laura Huliska-BeithMammoth on the Move by Lisa Wheeler and Kurt CyrusSing a Season Song by Jane Yolen and Lisel AshlockWriting Lyrical Picture Books with Lisa Wheeler on Stefanie Hohl BlogBoogie Knights by Lisa Wheeler and Mark SiegelUgly Pie by Lisa Wheeler and Heather SolomonCheck out Lisa's published and upcoming books at https://lisawheelerbooks.comOur books for children and young adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

    Mentor Texts Show and Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 33:01


    Mentioned in this episode:The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas SmithIdlewild, Michigan: One of the few resort communities that allowed African Americans in the early 20th century.Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña ; Illustrated by Christian RobinsonThank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia PolaccoChicken Sunday by Patricia PolaccoWriting Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulMy Puppy by Mike Thaler; Illustrated by Madeleine FishmanTiger Can't Sleep by S. J. Fore; Illustrated by R. W. AlleyRobo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel SalmieriAgain! by Emily GravettSCBWI Michigan Mentorship ProgramNorthwest Ohio Teen Book FestivalOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Interview with a True Picture Book Scholar: Betsy Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 48:08


    Betsy Bird online:Betsy Bird's WebsiteA Fuse #8 Production blog at School Library Journal#46 Betsy Bird - FUNNY GIRL Unraveled on The Yarn Podcast@FuseEight on Twitter@fusenumber8 on InstagramFuse 8 n' Kate Podcast  Mentioned in this episode:When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani JuanitaCall Me Max by Kyle LukoffBlack and White by Tana HobanGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement HurdThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleMy Parents Won't Stop Talking! by Emma Hunsinger and Tillie WaldenDog Man by Dav PilkeyInterview with Patrick on SCBWI Michigan's Mitten BlogInterview with Kelly on SCBWI Michigan's Mitten BlogThe Society of Midland Authors Children's Fiction Award for Kelly's The Swag is in the SocksOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

    Becoming Picture Book Scholars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 41:00


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulDrawn Together by Minh Lê; Illustrated by Dan SantatDreamers by Yuyi MoralesThey Say Blue by Jillian TamakiThe Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone; Illustrated by Michael SmollinThe Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak“Stand Back,” Said the Elephant, “I'm Going to Sneeze!” by Patricia Thomas; Illustrated by Wallace TrippThe Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon LordLittle Gorilla by Ruth BornsteinThe Wump World by Bill PeetMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee BurtonThe Little House by Virginia Lee BurtonThe Night Ones by Patricia Grossman; Illustrated by Lydia DabcovichThe 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas SmithI Want My Hat Back by Jon KlassenLady and the TrampAnimaniacsTacky the Penguin by Helen Lester; Illustrated by Lynn MunsingerSam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon KlassenEgg Yolks: The latest album by Duck Duck Chicken, our theme song creatorKelly Jensen: Kelly Jensen is an author and Book Riot contributor covering the recent book challenges across AmericaOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.us@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Introducing the Picture Book Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 21:27


    Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulFirekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyThe Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult LiteratureThe William C. Morris YA Debut Award@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    Season 2 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 5:59


    Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication#booksmittenchallenge

    21: Young Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 35:53


    Mentioned in this episode:Our Side of the River: The Real DealLake Michigan College stage production adapts 'Our Side of the River'Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    20: Banned Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 31:33


    Mentioned in this episode:ALA's Top 10 Most Challenged Books ListsAll American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan KielyAuthor Kelly Yang (@kellyyanghk)Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson13 Reasons Why by Jay AsherOf Mice and Men by John SteinbeckThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieThe Grapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. RowlingThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav PilkeyFront Desk by Kelly YangAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeEight of 10-Most Banned Books Challenged for LGBTQ Content: This article includes the quote Heather mentions about how some challengers believe we should not “put books in a child's hand that require discussion.”Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankHeather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman; Illustrated by Laura CornellThe Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    19: Grandparents

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 26:32


    Mentioned in this episode:The Bagthorpe Saga: Ordinary Jack by Helen CresswellClean Getaway by Nic StoneMango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina; Illustrated by Angela DominguezThe Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long ShangWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechDarcy and Gran Don't Like Babies by Jane CutlerAlbert's Impossible Toothache by Barbara Williams; Illustrated by Doug CushmanJanna and the Kings by Patricia Smith; Illustrated by Aaron BoydWhen You Trap a Tiger by Tae KellerThen Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy BlumeThe Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. HolmOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    18: Angeline Boulley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 49:54


    Mentioned in this episode:Author Angeline BoulleyFirekeeper's Daughter Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    17: Middle School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 24:46


    Mentioned in this episode:Author Gary D. SchmidtAuthor Donna GephartAuthor Gordon KormanAuthor Raina TelgemeierAuthor Jason ReynoldsLook Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds; Illustrated by Alexander NabaumAs Brave As You by Jason ReynoldsThe Next Great Paulie Fink by Ali BenjaminDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyBig Nate: From the Top by Lincoln PeirceNew Kid by Jerry CraftTed Lasso Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    16: Lesser-known Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 34:25


    Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

    15: Boy/Girl Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 29:28


    Mentioned in this episode:The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsAnne of Green Gables by L. M. MontgomeryPrincess Academy by Shannon HaleNo Boys Allowed: School Visits as a Woman Writer: Shannon Hale's thoughts on the exclusion of boys at her author eventsJunie B. Jones Series by Barbara Park; Illustrated by Denise BrunkusIvy & Bean by Annie Barrows; Illustrated by Sophie BlackallRoller Girl by Victoria JamiesonSmile by Raina TelgemeierEl Deafo by Cece BellJasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence; Illustrated by Elizabet VukovicRaymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloGracefully Grayson by Ami PolonskyOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

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