My podcast is about a young girls love of books and reading. I will be interviewing authors, talking to friends and teachers about their thoughts and opinions about books and current children's literature.
In honor of Pride Month and support of the LGBTQIA+ community KennedyElizabeth will be reading "Rainbow: A First Book of Pride". In this beautiful book we learn about the color of the rainbow flag and its meaning. Written on Amazon A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colors all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride.This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent's love for their child and a child's love for their parents. With bright colors and joyful families, this book celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and reveals the colorful meaning behind each rainbow stripe in a simple and engaging format for young readers. Readers will celebrate the life, healing, light, nature, harmony, and spirit that the rainbows in this book will bring. https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-First-Michael-Genhart-PhD/dp/1433830876/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4GNGT77DNS27&keywords=rainbow+a+first+book+of+pride+by+michael+genhart&qid=1687669832&sprefix=Rainbow%3A+A+frist+book+of+%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
To kick off Women's History Month, KennedyElizabeth will be reading "Little People, Big Dreams: Zaha Hadid" by Sanchez Vegar. A story about how Zaha Hadid grew up to become a well known architect all around the globe. Written on Amazon When Zaha Hadid was a little girl, she grew up in Baghdad, Iraq surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world – including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the architect's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! https://www.amazon.com/Zaha-Hadid-Little-People-DREAMS/dp/1786037440/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15PPKK2F73OQH&keywords=%22Little+People%2C+Big+Dreams%3A+Zaha+Hadid%22+by+Isabel+Sanchez+Vegar&qid=1675635306&sprefix=little+people%2C+big+dreams+zaha+hadid+by+isabel+sanchez+vegar%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1
To bring a close to this year's Black History Month I am reading a book that I think all children and especially black children should read. This book inspires children to be who their are and strive to achieve their best. Written on Amazon In the spirit of I Am Enough, this is a moving and lyrical tribute to and affirmation of Black children around the world—by an exciting new author and illustrator team. Dear Black Child, We are here to remind you of your glory… An inspiring love letter to Black children from all cultures, this book is a celebration of their beauty, joy, and resilience. Dear Black Child is a story of self-acceptance, love, and empowerment for Black immigrant children and families of the diaspora around the world and features joyful and vibrant illustrations. https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Black-Child-Rahma-Rodaah/dp/0063091976/ref=sr_1_1?crid=140TI51OPYVNP&keywords=Dear+Black+Child&qid=1677474497&sprefix=dear+black+child%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
In honor of Black History Month I have read "Follow the Drinking Gourd" by Jeanette Winter. This story teaches us how the slaves knew where to go and when it was a good time to escape their slave masters. Written on Amazon Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist. https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Drinking-Gourd-Jeanette-Winter/dp/0679819975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NW4T0ASMTUN1&keywords=follow+the+drinking+gourd&qid=1675634967&sprefix=follow+the+drinking+gourd%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1
It's Groundhog Day!!! Here is a story gives us the origin and history of Groundhog Day. Written on Amazon Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly-- what does a groundhog have to do with the weather? Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows-- especially in the town of Punxsutawney-- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday. With her signature combination of simple, clear text and bright illustrations, Gibbons introduces everything you need to know about groundhogs, too-- what they eat, where they live, and how they raise their young. An overview of different Groundhog Day traditions around the country is included, as well as a page of groundhog trivia. A perfect introduction to this unique celebration! https://www.amazon.com/Groundhog-Day-Updated-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0823450902/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JHC8FKRWPBNQ&keywords=Groundhog+Day+Gail+Gibbons&qid=1674583057&sprefix=groundhog+day+gail+gibbons%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-2
Happy New Year!!!! In honor of the Lunar New Year this year I have read Natasha Wing's "The Night Before Lunar New Year with Lingfeng Ho. This story shows us how one family celebrate this great holiday. Written on Amazon It's the night before Lunar New Year, and a little girl is excited for all of the celebrations to come. She's prepared dumplings with her mom, bought a new dress in Chinatown, and even helped scare mythical beast Nian away with her cousins and brother. There's only one problem: she's a bit nervous about all of the loud noises at the upcoming Lunar New Year Parade. Will she overcome her fears? Find out in the latest installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore's classic tale. https://www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Lunar-New-Year/dp/0593384210/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24LIXOYHKBNPH&keywords=the+night+before+lunar+new+year+by+natasha+wing&qid=1674424950&sprefix=the+night+before+lunar+new+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1
I continues my annual tradition of reading a book honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on his birthday which also is my birthday. This book is a beautifully-rendered study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, told in simple, straightforward language for even the youngest of readers to understand. Pinkney's scratchboard and oil pastel illustrations convey both the strength and gentleness of King's character. Both text and art carry his central message of peace and brotherhood among all people. (Thanks amazon.com) https://www.amazon.com/Birthday-Martin-Luther-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0439782244/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WC53PWUN8R6N&keywords=happy+birthday%2C+martin+luther+king&qid=1673795532&sprefix=happy+birthday%2C+martin+luther+king%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1
Kennedy reads "Shante Keys and the New Year's Peas" about a family's New Year's Day tradition. Shanté Keys loves New Year's Day! But while Grandma fixed chitlins, baked ham, greens, and cornbread, she forgot the black-eyed peas! Oh no―it'll be bad luck without them! So Shanté sets out to borrow some from the neighbors. (Thanks to www.Amazon.com) https://www.amazon.com/Shante-Keys-New-Years-Peas/dp/0807573310/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JBVN87X6HWH0&keywords=Shante+Keys+and+the+New+Year%27s+Peas&qid=1672613541&sprefix=shante+keys+and+the+new+year%27s+peas%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1
KennedyElizabeth will give you a brief history of Audrey Faye Hendricks who will go down in Civil Right history as the youngest marcher to serve a 7 day jail sentence for marching against school segregation in Birmingham, AL in the 1960s. Here is in her own words courtesy of Youtube. https://youtu.be/KslhuOH6sY0 Here is the book written about Hendricks https://www.amazon.com/Youngest-Marcher-Audrey-Hendricks-Activist/dp/1481400703/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FSXU5KTQEFVM&keywords=the+youngest+marcher&qid=1644163769&sprefix=the+youngest+marcher%2Caps%2C1113&sr=8-1
Neema reads a brief evocative description on Ethel Water an African American television star from the 1930s. Here is a look at "The Ethel Williams Show" featuring a young Sammy Davis, Jr. courtesy of YouTube. https://youtu.be/BZx5VJx-FoA
In honor of the Luna New Year I have invited Ms. Chiua to read "Our Luna New Year" by Yobe Qiu. This story gives us insight on how Luna New Year is celebrated around the world in other Asian American Pacific Islander communities. Written on Amazon It's almost Lunar New Year! Xiao Mi, Hang, Kwan, Malai and Charu all celebrate the New Year in their own special way. Experience how each one of the Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian children and their families honor Lunar New Year, from dragon dances in China to firecrackers in India! https://www.amazon.com/Our-Lunar-New-Year-Celebrating/dp/1792305761/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2EDQ3G1912B7Z&keywords=our+lunar+new+year&qid=1643478105&sprefix=our+luna+new+year%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTDA3WDFDRkNCN0ROJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjEwNjcwNjQ1NjJFTzVaR01RJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NDIzODczNTFHUDM4NEtJWjVTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
In this podcast episode Kennedy and Alina read a small portion of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The girls take turns reading these powerful words that has inspired the world to go out and make changes. Here is the book the girls read from: https://www.amazon.com/I-Have-Dream-Book-CD/dp/0375858873/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EW3XX6AHF93B&keywords=i+have+a+dream+by+martin+luther+king+jr&qid=1642440968&s=books&sprefix=I+have+a+Dream+by+%2Cstripbooks%2C95&sr=1-1 Written on Amazon: Experience history with this picture book of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, including an audio CD. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book will inspire young readers! From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father's dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.” On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech.
In this episode KennedyElizabeth accompanied by a few of her classmates read the classic poem "T'was the Night Before Christmas" by Clemente Clarke Moore. Here is another version of this classical poem read by Michael Buble. https://youtu.be/g4Y1IpCGHss
In this episode Kennedy and her little brother LiamPeter reads "Turkey Trouble" by Wendi Silvan about a clever turkey who doesn't want to be Farmer Jake's main course at the Thanksgiving table. Listen to hear if turkey becomes a guest or a meal for Thanksgiving. https://www.amazon.com/Turkey-Trouble-Wendi-Silvano/dp/0761455299/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SEUULVDLL0B7&keywords=turkey+trouble+by+wendi+silvano&qid=1637874871&sprefix=turkey+trouble%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1
In this episode I read "The Great Thanksgiving Escape" by Mark Fearing about two cousins trying to escape the house on Thanksgiving morning. Listen to see it they succeed. https://www.amazon.com/Great-Thanksgiving-Escape-Mark-Fearing/dp/0763695114/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RRXN2ILN1MWH&keywords=the+great+thanksgiving+escape+by+mark+fearing&qid=1636542932&sprefix=The+Great+Thanks%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1
In this podcast episode I will continue reading a Halloween theme story. In Skelly's Halloween we meet Skelly B. Skeleton who has been looking forward to going trick-or-treating all year long. Finally, Halloween night arrives and Skelly has a problem before he can start trick-or-treating and enjoying his favorite night of the year. Listen to see if Skelly get to go trick-or-treating and enjoy Halloween. https://www.amazon.com/Skellys-Halloween-David-Martin/dp/1250127068/ref=sr_1_3?crid=EZRDEJGW9CK&dchild=1&keywords=skelly%27s+halloween+book&qid=1635298985&sprefix=skelly%27s+h%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-3
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In honor of Halloween everyday in the month of October I will be reading Halloween themed stories. I will be releasing a new chapter everyday of this 26-chapter book Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith. This story is about a boy name Hoodoo who has inherited something interesting from his dead father. About Ronald L. Smith - @ronsmithwriter Ronald L. Smith is an award-winning writer of children's literature including the novels, Black Panther: The Young Prince, The Mesmerist, The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away and Gloomtown, a Junior Library Guild Selection. His first novel, Hoodoo, earned him the 2016 Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe New Talent Author Award and the ILA Award for Intermediate Fiction from The International Literacy Association. Before he became a full-time writer, he worked in advertising and wrote TV commercials for big corporations. He is much happier writing books for young people. (written on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Hoodoo-Ronald-L-Smith-2015-09-01/dp/B01FJ1FM5C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JFEANH6FOAHG&dchild=1&keywords=hoodoo+by+ronald+l.+smith&qid=1633047902&sprefix=Hoodoo+by%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
In this podcast episode Tricia Elam Walker will be reading her book "Nana Akua Goes to School". After the reading I get a chance to interview Ms. Walker and ask her some questions about the book and being a writer. Here is a link to Tricia Elam Walker. www.triciaelamwalker.com Here is an overview of the book written by Tricia Elam Walker. Available for purchase through Penguin Random House and Amazon. In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother–whose face bears traditional tribal markings–to meet her classmates. It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nana–or worse, make fun of her–Zura is hesitant to bring her to school. Nana Akua knows what to do, though. With a quilt of traditional African symbols and a bit of face paint, Nana Akua is able to explain what makes her special, and to make all of Zura's classmates feel special, too.
In this double feature episode Kennedy reads two back to school books. The first book "This School Year Will Be THE BEST!" by Kay Winter and illustrated by Renee Andriani tells the story about a class talking about their hopes for the new school year. The second book "School's First Day of School" by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson tells the story of the first day of school from the eyes of the school building. Both books will put and student in the mood to return to school this year. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=School%27s+First+Day+of+School&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 https://www.amazon.com/This-School-Year-Will-BEST/dp/0142426962/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=This+School+Year+will+be+the+best&qid=1630419882&sr=8-3
In this episode I will be reading "Bundheads" by Misty Copeland. I had such a great time on my last podcast reading "B is for Ballet" by John Robert Allman I thought I would continue with my love of ballet by reading this great story about Misty Copeland first time performing the ballet Copelia. Here is a link to this great book. https://www.amazon.com/Bunheads-MistyCopeland/dp/0399547649/ref=sr_1_1dchild=1&keywords=Bunheads+by+Misty+Copeland&qid=1629583065&sr=8-1
In this week's episode I will be combining my love of dance and reading to read a great book about the ballet basics. I will be reading "B is For Ballet" by John Robert Allman. Here is a list of other books by John Robert Allman - A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z (2019), Boys Dance! (2020), B is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z (2021). You can find these books at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/John-Robert-Allman/e/B07PP983X1%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share You can email me at kennedysbookklub@gmail.com with any questions.
In this episode I will discuss my love of the Dork Diaries Series written by Rachel Renee Russell. I will give my opinion on the characters in the series and the reason why I love this book series. Here is some additional information on the Dork Diaries Series for those of you that are interested in reading these books. Here is a website that I like to check out after I have read each book. Hope you enjoy this site as well. www.dorkdiaries.com You can purchase your own copies of the Dork Diaries Series at the following links. amazon.com barnesandnobles.com
In my first podcast episode I read the book "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson. This was my little brother's favorite book when he was in preschool. He heard it when he was 2 years old during story time at Halloween and it has been his favorite book ever since. He would has me to read it to him a the time. If you are interested in getting this book for yourself here is a link for purchase. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gruffalo-julia-donaldson/1100470690?ean=9780142403877
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