Emily Manning chats with kids, parents, and teachers about the best in children's literature for ages 4 through 11. Discussions include reading tips and fun activities to do with children before, during, and after reading.
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Emily chats about stomach-churning books and shares her interview with Georgia Bragg, the author of How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous.
Discover several works of Kathryn Lasky, author of the popular Guardians of Ga'Hoole and the new Wolves of the Beyond series.
In this special video episode of Chatting About Books, featured authors share what advice they'd give themselves if they could go back in time!
Finished a series and need some ideas? Join Emily as she chats about some series worth trying.
It's all about Erica Perl and her books in this podcast episode.
Move to the beat with musical barnyard animals who live it up when the sun goes down!
Whether you need survival how-tos, want to put your survival skills to the test, or like to read historical adventures about brave kids who have survived real disasters, this episode has something for you.
In this episode Emily shares picture books and novels that stir things up with weather-filled action.
Discover a love for lizards in these nonfiction and fiction books.
Discover new books from past Newbery Medal winners.
Discover books that allow you to look at the world through the eyes of an animal!
Make your spine tingle with these spooky books for readers young and old!
Get on the case with these tales about extraordinary detectives! Listen in as Emily highlights untraditional mysteries for kids.
Explore books that celebrate relationships with grandmothers and learn how even across different cultures a grandmother's love is the same.
Take flight with Emily as she highlights books about historical figures in aviation and chats with Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
Looking for summer adventure? Listen in as Emily chats about books that highlight travel destinations in the United States and books that you can read as you travel.
Explore the world of animals through Caroline Arnold's nonfiction picture books for children.
Explore different time periods in U.S. history with these picture books.
Discover adventures about siblings--both human and animal. Listen in as Emily chats with Pam Munoz Ryan, author of Tony Baloney, about being "Boss of the World" during her childhood.
Emily chats about books that will have you craving sweets! She also shares her interview with author Michael O. Tunnell.
The holiday season is here, which usually means spending time with family. Listen in as Emily discusses some heartwarming books about families.
In honor of Veterans Day, Emily shares a collection of books that show different perspectives of the Vietnam War.
Emily discusses the action-packed 39 Clues series and talks to two authors of the series.
Emily shares picture books that will have young mathematicians measuring, estimating, and figuring fractions all while reading!
Tired of the same old books? Try on these "fractured" tales for a fun twist on familiar stories.
Get the guy in your life excited about books with these great suggestions for boy readers.
Emily chats with a couple of sisters about two books in the Amelia's Notebook series and even the grown-up Amelia herself, author-illustrator Marissa Moss.
Help prepare your kids for a return to the classroom with these great books and expert kid tips about adjusting to a new school.
Emily and guests recommend the perfect books to take along on your summer vacation.
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