Stories from the Ashes Podcast

Annie Parsons is a graduate homeschooler who lives at home, saves her money for family trips to England, and somehow still finds time to read widely, support her friends, teach remotely, and charm preschoolers during storytime at the library. She's an illustrator and storyteller with a quiet wit, a love of video games, and a deep appreciation for the little things that make life feel magical. Her art reflects all of that—warm, whimsical, and full of heart. Find her here:InstagramWebsiteAnnie's book: Stone SoupStone Soup resources and coloring pagesSkillshare Classes SubstackBooks mentioned/discussed in this episode: Framed by Frank Cottrell BoyceWomen of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen WilkinThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleThe Artist Who Painted the Blue Horse by Eric CarleThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Picture This: How Pictures Work Molly BangThe Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Molly BangGoose by Molly BangThe Yellow Ball by Molly BangFrost Light by Danielle BullenSparrow in the Sun by Danielle Bullen17:00 St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks by Mary BerendesNellie Bly: America's Greatest Reporter by Iris Noble; republished by Renewed Books 5/25Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, republished by Renewed BooksTen Days in a Madhouse: A Story of the Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly by Nellie BlyA Race Around the World: The True Story of Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Bisland by Caroline Starr Rose; illustrated by Alexandra ByeNellie Vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race around the World by Kate Hannigan; illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Jon KlassenLuli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang; illustrated by Hyewon YumUmami by Jacob GrantSaturday by Oge MoraThank You, Omu by Oge MoraThis is Worship: art by Anthony GorolaWorld Famous Paintings by Rockwell Kent (a book of art) The Jesus Storybook Bible narrated by David Suchet- the story of Leah Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko KadonoVideo Games We Love:Hello Kitty: Island AdventureAnimal CrossingThe Master's Pupil Ambre's kids favorite Poirot episode: “The Veiled Lady” Leuchtturm journalsThanks for visiting Reshelving Alexandria! This post is free, so feel free to share it with a friend—or three!

Our guest this week is Ali Noël. Ali lives with her three young children in the rainy shadow of Mount Rainier. When she isn't spear-heading her first year of homeschooling or chasing her stubborn bulldog around the yard, you can find Ali whittling poetry and chipping away at her biblical fiction novel. Ali had a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently a poetry intern for Twenty Hills Publishing. Some of Ali's most recent poetry publications and other places to find her:Light of the World published by Vessels of Light The Day Bringer published by Vessels of LightToo Often I Forget published by Calla Press Publishing, Spring Literary Journal Tenderly, He, published by Calla Press Publishing, Spring Literary Journal Watch As It Wakes published by Storyboard Community Spring Journal Book 1 in The Ratcatcher ChroniclesThe Kingdom of GallimaufriaChapter One: The Boy from RavoFrom the Desk of Periwinkle Twist- SubstackInstagram: The.Poetess.Life PeriwinkleTwist_WritesBooks referenced and discussed in this episode:Redeeming Love (please read reviews when deciding if this is a good read for You)Sense and Sensibility by Jane AustenLittle House on the Prairie series (specifically Farmer Boy) The Joy Luck ClubHarry PotterTo Kill a Mockingbird Emma Wingfeather Saga Shel Silverstein's poemsThe Brontë Sisters booksNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenMary Oliver (her complete works) Favorite Poems, Old and New “The Wreck of the Hesperus” by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowAnne of Green Gables The Pied Piper of HamelinThe Princess and the Goblin Give and Take Hidden Truths The Awakening of Miss Prim The Lord of the Rings Resource:House of Humane Letters: How to Read Fairy Tales class with Angelina Stanford.A Year with Mary Oliver free guide from Amy Parilee Rickards of @livingwellread.

Welcome back to Season 4! In today's episode, I'm chatting with Rebecca LeVake about how to make picture books even more fun by acting them out with your kids. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just looking for new ways to engage little (and big!) readers, Rebecca's got some great ideas to bring stories to life in an interactive and playful way. Grab your kids, a favorite picture book, and let's dive in!To learn more about Rebecca's reading adventures and the educational journey of her family, be sure to check out her website!Books shared in this episode:Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsThe Outsiders by S.E. HintonTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeBodie and Brock Thoene book series for older teens and adults 16+ The Zion Chronicles, The Zion Covenant, Shiloh Legacy, The Jerusalem ChroniclesThe Zion Legacy- they've written more, but these are the ones we've read. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienRoll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorSong of the Trees by Mildred D. TaylorOnce on a Time by A.A. Milne -Picture Books That Are Perfect for Beginning: Simple, Engaging, and Fun!-One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova and Ard HoytThe Mitten by Jan Brett (mistakenly referred to as “The Hat” in the episode) Elephant and Piggie books by Mo WillemsGuess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratneyLittle Red Hot by Eric A. KimmelArmadilly Chili by Helen Ketteman (a Little Red Hen story)Song and Dance Man by Karen AckermanRoxaboxen by Barbara CooneyThe Pumpkin Runner by Marsha Diane ArnoldCaps for Sale by Esphyr SlobodkinaThe Farmer in the Dell by Alexandra Wallner Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

This week, we're thrilled to welcome UK artist Michael J. Tinker to the podcast! Michael is a gifted musician and storyteller whose work blends faith, creativity, and heart in a way that resonates with listeners of all ages. In this episode, we delve into his incredible Christmas album, discussing the inspiration behind the songs and the absolute joy of weaving gospel truths into festive music.We also explore Michael's broader ministry and the ways he uses his talents to share stories of hope and redemption. Whether you're already a fan of his music or discovering him for the first time, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to add some new tunes to your holiday playlist!Tune in for an episode filled with warmth, humor, and a little Christmas magic!You can connect with Michael and discover all the creative pies his fingers are in by visiting his website here.You can support Michael by ordering his music directly through his store here.The King Has Arrived by Michael J. Tinker (In case you don't listen-my family absolutely LOVE this Christmas adventure album!)Michael's entire music catalogue for streaming is here on Bandcamp.Adventures of the Juniper tv show, free on YouTube.YouTube Christmas playlist.Muppet “Pigs in Space”- YouTube linkThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisJungle Jam and Friends the Radio ShowCalvin and Hobbes by Bill WattersonCommando comic seriesCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlFantastic Mister Fox by Roald DahlAdventures in Odyssey the Radio ShowMorning & Evening by Charles SpurgeonThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienCry, the Beloved Country by Alan PatonThe Jack Reacher Series by Lee ChildThe Green Ember Series by S.D. SmithThe Princess Bride by William Goldman As You Wish by Cary Elwes - AudiobookFaith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave and Seán O'Hagan- Content Consideration: Lots of swearingNellie Bly: America's Greatest Reporter by Iris Noble- Coming in January 2025 from Renewed Books!Thanks for listening to Stories from the Ashes! This episode is free so please share it and encourage a friend with a new holiday album!Stay in the loop and enrich your reading life! Subscribe now to unlock a treasure trove of book lists, engaging podcast content, and encouraging articles. Your literary journey begins with a simple click. Subscribe today! Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

Today's episode is extra special for all you classic children's book lovers! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carrie Halim, the Curator of the Robert McCloskey Museum, who (let's be honest) is basically living the dream. If you've ever imagined what it's like to be surrounded by Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and all things McCloskey, you're in for a treat. Carrie shares how she fell in love with McCloskey's work, the magic of curating such an iconic collection, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the museum. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering McCloskey's timeless books, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to revisit your favorites. Celebrate Robert McCloskey's Ohio Roots: A Day of Donuts, Harmonica, and Kaleidoscopes!Join us this Saturday, September 14th, for the grand finale of summer at the McCloskey Museum! We're celebrating Robert McCloskey's Ohio heritage and literary legacy with a day full of fun and creativity. Enjoy donuts, harmonica tunes, and kaleidoscope-making as we honor the beloved author and illustrator. Special tributes from authors Glenn McCarty and Gary D. Schmidt, along with duckling and Lentil sculptor Nancy Schon, will make this event even more memorable.Catch a performance of Lentil at the Hamilton Flea at 11 AM, and then join us at the museum from 12-4 PM to continue the festivities. It's all happening on McCloskey's birthday weekend at 20 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio. For more details, visit our Facebook group at McCloskey Wonder Works!Books in this episode: The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A. A. MilneFrederick by Leo Lionni The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonaldPilgrim's Inn Elizabeth GoudgeTime of Wonder by Robert McCloskey (on sale at time of posting!)Lentil by Robert McCloskeyHomer Price books by Robert McCloskeyCenterburg Tales (also titled More Homer Price) by Robert McCloskeyHenry Reed series by Keith Robertson; illustrated by Robert McCloskey: Henry Reed, Inc. Henry Reed's JourneyHenry Reed's Babysitting ServiceHenry Reed's Big ShowHenry Reed's Think TankMake Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskeyBlueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskeyMadeline by Ludwig BemelmansThe Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack; illustrated by Kurt Wiese Robert McCloskey by Gary D. Schmidt Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakDoodle's Mountain by Amanda M. Brindley; illustrated by Sofia RectorThe Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson by Glenn McCarty; illustrated by Joe SutphinJourney Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer; illustrated by Robert McCloskey Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man : A Tale of the Sea in Classic Tradition by Robert McCloskeyPocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire Amy Guglielmo; illustrated by Jacqueline Tourville Tom Sawyer by Mark TwainHuckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Silver Chair by C.S. LewisJohn Philip Duck by Patricia PolaccoOnce On a Time by A. A. Milne The Magic Hill by A. A. MilneThe Childcraft books Reshelving Alexandria is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our mission, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

In this episode, we sit down with homeschool mom Kirsten Hill to discuss the joys and challenges of reading aloud to a primarily male audience. Kirsten shares her insights on selecting engaging books for boys, keeping their attention, and fostering a love of reading through captivating read-aloud sessions. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or librarian, you'll find valuable tips and recommendations to enhance your read-aloud experiences with boys. Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Chestry Oak by Kate SeredyThe White Stag by Kate SeredyA Tree for Peter by Kate SeredyA Tune in the Tree by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Anna Hibiscus books by AtinukeAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryUnderstood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan DoyleChronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonThe Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander Percy Jackson and the Olympian series by Rick RiordanBaby Island by Carol Ryrie BrinkIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellBanner in the Sky by James Ramsey UllmanCarry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee LathamJohnny Tremain: A Story of Boston in Revolt by Esther ForbesOwls in the Family by Farley MowatRascal by Sterling NorthHarry Potter by J.K. Rowling Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan BerenstainTreasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonLandmark books Guadalcanal Diary (Landmark)The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George SpeareThe Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George SpeareNever Cry Wolf by Farley MowatDetectives in Togas by Henry WinterfeldThe Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt A Rover's Story by Jasmine WargaThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers Thank you for reading Reshelving Alexandria . This post is public so please share it! Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

Our guest this week is Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Christian middle-grade series The Tree Street Kids from Moody Publishers. Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

Today's Guest: Author Jamin Still Tales of Hibaria: The Awakening by Jamin StillThe Master of Tides- Book 1 of The Tales of Hibaria by Jamin StillOther titles in this episode:The Green Ember Skyward Series by Brandon SandersonThe Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan RogersSonya's Chickens by Phoebe Wahl Even If He Doesn't… What We Believe About God When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Kristen LaValley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Get ready to spring into reading with our latest Stories from the Ashes episode, where we're showcasing a delightful lineup of children's books perfect for the season. From charming picture books to beloved read-alouds, we've handpicked a selection of stories that will spark imagination and inspire young readers. Plus, don't miss out on our exclusive Spring Reading Bundle (download below), complete with fun reading challenge bookmarks and book log sheets to keep little bookworms engaged all season long!Tune in now and let's embark on a springtime literary conversation together! And don't miss our newly updated Easter Book List!Books that came up in this episode:The Easter Treat by Roger DuvoisinThe Easter Egg Artists (also published as The Paintbrush Bunny) by Adrienne AdamsHurry, Spring! by Sterling NorthRascal by Sterling NorthSketching Outdoors in Spring by Jim ArnoskyThere's More… Much More by Sue AlexanderSpring is Like the Morning by M. Jean CraigHooray for Spring by Iwamuraby Tiny Perfect Things by M.H. ClarkSpring Things by Maxine W. Kumin and Artur MarokviaThe Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von OffersThe Winter Wren by Brock ColeBeatrice Potter, Scientist by Lindsay H. Metcalf Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed by Lola M. SchaeferAnywhere Farm by Phyllis RootThe Forever Garden by Laurel SnyderThe Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring by Lucille Clifton and Britton TurkleA New Beginning: Celebrating the Spring Equinox by Wendy PfefferGoodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard PakSpring an Alphabet Acrostic by Steven SchnurSpring Thaw by Steven SchnurWelcome Back Sun by Michael EmberleyWhen Spring Comes by Kevin HanksSilver by Walter de la MareSpring Song by Barbara SeulingAll's Right with the World by Jennifer AdamsThe Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter SpierMake Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Brambly Hedge by Jill BarklemHurray for Spring! by Patricia HubbellMiss Jaster's Garden by N.M. Bodecker Hanna's Cold Winter by Trish MarkThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettHeidi by Johanna SpyriThe Gardener by Sarah StewartThe Librarian by Sarah StewartA Place to Hang the Moon by Kate AlbusThe Narnia books by C.S. LewisThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienSpring Things by Bob RaczkaHi, Mister Robin! by Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin “Sweet Afton” (poem by Robert Burns) “Pippa's Song” (poem by Robert Browning) Thanks for listening! If you're looking for more seasonal books, be sure to check out our Winter Words Wonderland episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Join us in our conversation with Author and trusted Book Reviewer, Megan Saben. And find her book, Something Better Coming at the top of our Easter book list! * The Redeemed Reader website where Megan shares book reviews.* A page about Something Better Coming with a video preview. * If you're interested in hearing more on our discussion topic of Truth and Story, but specifically as found in picture books, here's a taste on Redeemed Reader. * A link to the fine art page for Megan's illustrator friend, Ryan Flanders. * Here's a coupon code good for 10% off PLUS free media mail shipping through 3/31/2024. Good within the U.S. (International orders can contact Megan to see what you might work out.) Code: RESURRECTION24 * Westminster Kids carries Something Better Coming. They're the only online store that does, besides ordering directly through Megan above. https://westminsterkids.com/products/7533495582920Share this episode or Megan's book with a friend! The following book links are to the RA Amazon Storefront.Books in this episode:Something Better Coming by Megan Saben and Ryan FlandersTill We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis Stepping Heavenward by Mrs. E. Prentiss“More Love to Thee” hymn by Elizabeth Prentiss- hear it here on YouTube The Hiding Place by Corrie ten BoomZita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Feminization of American Culture by Ann DouglasFive Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret SidneyThe Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon MessengerVoyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. LewisHeckedy Peg by Audrey WoodI Spy booksCalvin and Hobbes by Bill WattersonMother West Wind stories by Thornton Burgess A Year in the Big Old Garden by James D. WitmerBird Life in Wington by John Calvin Reid This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Join Ambre, Charlesa, and Kimberly in this episode as they share their favorite winter books! Get cozy with their top recommendations and don't miss out on our special winter bundle, featuring handy reading trackers and exciting short reading challenge bookmarks. Embrace the magic of winter reading with this delightful episode!Winter Bundle PDF printableIn this episode, Kimberly reminisces about printing coloring sheets from Jan Brett's website years ago, wondering if they are still available. Guess what? They are! Explore a plethora of options right here—so many delightful choices await! Books shared in this episode:Over and Under the Snow by Kate MessnerBargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley LampmanHanna's Cold Winter by Trish Marx A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story for Knitting and Love by Michelle EdwardsThe Fellowship of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack KeatsAn Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story by Michael MorpurgoMy Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead GeorgeKaty and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee BurtonCold Snap by Eileen SpinelliTreasures of the Snow by Patricia St. JohnEllen and the Winter Wolves by Jamin StillA Place to Hang the Moon by Kate AlbusDerwood Inc. by Jeri Massi- Book 1 of The Peabody SeriesThe Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisOn the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Long Winter by Laura Ingalls WilderLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottJack and Jill: A Village Story by Louisa May AlcottBrave Irene by William SteigThe Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing & Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi and Ron BarrettMiss Jaster's Garden by N. M. BodeckerThe Duchess Bakes a Cake by Virginia KahlThe Mitten by Jan BrettThe Hat by Jan BrettThe Skyward series by Brandon SandersonAlcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson Henry the Explorer by Mark TaylorThe Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc“Winter” by Walter de la Mare (a Poem)- we also recommend de la Mare's Snow.The two books for Kimberly's request for Russian fiction that I couldn't recall in the moment were both by Theodore Acland Harper: * His Excellency and Peter* Siberian GoldKimberly's song recommendation: Relient K - In Like a Lion (always winter)Thank you for joining us this week! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!Don't miss out on our complimentary literary catalogue, showcasing books our team has read and highly recommends! Subscribe now for upcoming episodes filled with bookish delights and curated book lists. Elevate your reading journey with our recommendations and stay tuned for more literary adventures! PIN ME!Book links in this episode are to the Reshelving Alexandria Amazon storefront and using them supports our efforts to keep this podcast ad free. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

With many in our community already elbow deep in our 2024 Reading Challenges, we thought it was a good time to listen in to Ambre and (RA Moderator) Kimberly Schluterman discuss how Kimberly approached the 2023 Reading Challenge. Kimberly's three most influential books:Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenRocket Boys (The Coalwood Series #1), also published as October Sky by Homer H. Hickam Jr.Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-Sitter's Club) by Ann M. Martin (Kimberly's breakthrough into love of reading title) Share this episode with a friend!Books and resources discussed in the episode: Feel free to order any titles through our storefront.Love & Friendship movie (based on Lady Susan)A Little History of the World by E. H. GombrichDave Barry's books Elephant & Piggie BooksThere is a Bird on Your Head by Mo WillemsMother Bruce by Ryan T. HigginsGoodnight Already! by Jory John & Benji Davies Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems The Complete Peanuts by Shulz Poultrygeist by Eric GeronCalvin and Hobbes by Bill WattersonGarfield comics by Jim DavisAll Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann (updated edition of All Cats Have Aspergers Syndrome) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling All of Jane Austen's books Baby Lit books The Childhood of Famous Americans seriesKeeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton PorterBargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley LampmanShepherd of the Hills by Harold Bell WrightChronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThanks for spending time with us! Subscribe for future episodes and free booklists! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our guest this week is Anna Rose Johnson, author of the award winning The Star That Always Stays and the forthcoming The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry (pre-orders are open!). Check out Anna Rose's Instagram page for more genealogy information from The Star That Always Stays. The Star That Always StaysThe Luminous Life of Lucy LandryBooks recommended in this episode by the host and guest:Jane of Lantern Hill by L. M. MontgomeryLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottEmily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Betsy Tacy series by Maud Hart Lovelace- this is a graded series where the reading level and maturity of the content rises with eac book as the cast ages and matures. Content Considerations are available in our free literary catalogue. The Shoe books by Noel Streatfeild- a six book seriesMelendy Quartet- four book series (The Saturdays, Then There Were Five, The Four-story Mistake, Spiderweb for Two: A Melendy Maze)Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright (two book series with Return to Gone-Away Lake)Anne of the Island by L.M. MontgomeryPollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter (sequel to Pollyanna, for teens)Maggie Rose, Her Birthday Christmas by Ruth SawyerThe Mitchells series by Hilda Van Stockum (three book series: Five for Victory, Canadian Summer, Friendly Gables) From Anna by Jean LittleMine for Keeps by Jean LittleThe Penderwicks series by Jeanne BirdsallVanderbeekers series by Karina Yan GlaserRosetown by Cynthia RylantA Place to Hang the Moon by Kate AlbusMadeline by Ludwig BemelmansThe Ramona series by Beverly Cleary (eight book series)Thank you for joining us this week! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!Be sure to check out our free literary catalogue of books our team has read and recommends! And subscribe for future episodes and book lists!Book links in this episode are to the Reshelving Alexandria Amazon storefront. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

In this exciting episode, we welcome back the talented author Steven J. Carroll. Steve has just wrapped up his compelling teen dystopian trilogy, "The City of Words," and graciously joins Ambre and Charlesa for an engaging conversation about this thought-provoking series. Tune in as we delve in and unravel the layers of depth in Steve's spellbinding storytelling. Episode correction: Steve references a Bible passage as being in The Book of John, when it's actually in The Book of Revelations.Steve's Books:City of Words by Steven J. Carroll (Dystopian-Teen)* City of Words (Book 1)* Mountain of Shadows (Book 2)* Island of Man (Book 3)The Histories of Earth (4 book series) by Steven J. Carroll (Middle Grade Fantasy/Teen)* In the Window Room* A Prince of Earth* All the Worlds of Men* Worlds UnendingThe Road to Jericho by Steven J. Carroll (A standalone) Other books discussed in this episode:Ella Minnow Pea by Mark DunnThe List + The Last Lie by Patricia FordeWords on Fire by Jennifer NeilsenShield by Dawn L. WatkinsInterested in our last interview with Steve? Check it out here:Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free booklists and new episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Today's guest, Carolyn Leiloglou, is the author of the the new The Restorationists series! Book 1, Beneath the Swirling Sky just recently released and has been so well received! Below, check out all her books currently available and maybe find a new favorite! Carolyn's books:Beneath the Swirling Sky (The Restorationists) Library's Most Wanted Wild Things and Castles in the Sky: A Guide to Choosing the Best Books for Children (anthology)Noah Green: Junior Zookeeper and the Garage Sale Pet (OOP)Please support our podcast by making recommended book purchases through our storefront!Books recommended in this episode:Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. LewisTill We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonSkyward series by Brandon SandersonOnce Upon a Saturday by Edward Fenton: Archive link to read for free.Katie and the Sunflowers by James MayhewBedtime for Frances by Russell HobanHidden Truths by Elly SwartzCircus Mirandus by Cassie BeasleyThe Bootlace Magician by Cassie BeasleyThank you for Listening! This podcast is free, so please feel free to share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Today's guest, Millie Florence, is a delightful middle grade author. In this episode, she shares her experience as an author who first published at thirteen! Grab your young writers and give her journey a listen.Millie's Books (aff link):The Balter of Ashton HarperLydia Greene of Mulberry GlenHoney ButterNo Snow Yet- Millie's upcoming picture book!Other Titles Discussed in this Episode:Anne of Green GablesA Little Princess The Secret GardenThe Mysterious Benedict Society The Hunger Games Harry Potter by J. K. RowlingSpilling Ink: a Handbook for Young Writers About Writing by Ellen Potter (Author), Anne Mazer (Author), Matt Phelan (Illustrator) The Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienThe Hobbit by JRR Tolkien The Five Children and It by Edith NesbitThe Railway Children by Edith NesbitEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardThree Knocks on the Wall by Evelyn Sibley LampmanBargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley LampmanRamona by Beverly ClearyJane Austen's booksThanks for listening to Stories from the Ashes! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and book news from Reshelving Alexandria!**Links in this post are most likely affiliate links. They cost you nothing to use and support the podcast!**Share this episode and author with a friend! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Loren G. Warnemuende, the accomplished author behind the 'Daughter of Arden' fairy tale retellings inspired by the classic Maid Maleen story, takes us on her remarkable 25-year journey in crafting these enchanting tales in this episode.Loren's books:Daughter of Arden Trilogy* Exile* Wandering* PromiseAll three titles can be ordered from Bandersnatch Books. Thanks for reading Reshelving Alexandria! Subscribe for new episodes, book lists, and special announcements.While curious where I could read the original Maid Maleen story I found this lovely illustration is from the 1917 collection of Grimm's Fairy Tales illustrated by Arthur Rackham. I thought you might enjoy it as well!Books discussed in this episode:Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteGreen Dolphin Street by Elizabeth GoudgeDeerskin by Robin McKinley- This is an adult book with adult contentBeauty by Robin McKinleyBearskin by Howard PyleA Little History of the World by E. H. GombrichAn Elephant in the Garden by Michael MorpurgoThe Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan RogersComedy IG channel with literary therapy sessions: Thanks for listening! If you enjoy these episodes, please share them with a friend and leave a review on your listening platform! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

You read that right: in this episode, I call Jane Austen "Jean Watson". And I don't even think I caught it as it happened! This episode was recorded nine months ago right after I started addressing the fact that I lost my ability to see inside my head as part of the mental burnout after the house fire trauma/paperwork/etc.. In listening to the playback this week, I caught five absurd slips of the tongue (and I'm open to the possibility of there being more) and I am just so grateful to be able to so clearly see the progress I've made on my brain recovery this year. If you want to hear more about my misspeaks and how I've been healing my brain, I talk more about it here. In this rapid fire episode Val, Charlesa, and I delve into a diverse collection of over 100 book suggestions impeccably matched with the RA 2023 12-book reading challenge. These recommendations, primarily designed for challenge takers, offer a literary adventure suitable for every reader.Quick reminder that we have challenges of many lengths and most could still be finished if you started now! Books in this episode:I'm going to be real- listing over 100 books and covers in the show notes wasn't in the cards this week, but I did add the titles to an episode list on our RA Amazon Storefront so it would populate pretty covers for you because covers are so pretty!Resources and notes from the episode:* Our Favorite Small Publishers are all listed here, and the FB RA community have also recommended Voyage Comics, Cluny Media, and YWAM. * In the episode I mention that Magical Melons is the sequel to Caddie Woodlawn. It's been published under Magical Melons and Caddie Woodlawn's Family which is what you will see if you look for it on our Storefront list.* The Other Half of the Church podcast where they read the whole book aloud and discuss it.* Charlesa brings up Unbroken because it keeps coming up as a recommendation without content considerations. Please do not pick up this book without checking out content considerations.Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and booklists. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: This week I had the pleasure to talk with my husband, Erik Sautter, about his literary journey and his experience being married to a crazy book lady (me). We opened the floor to your questions and you didn't disappoint! Thank you! Let us know in the comments if you have more questions and we'll tackle them on IG and FB for you!Books and resources recommended in this episode (minus Goosebumps, that's not a recommendation, that one's just here because… well… you know…):The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Pigman by Paul Zindel The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler WarnerEncyclopedia Brown by Donald J. SobolGoosebumps- Erik insisted I include the above meme he made just for this day. Red Phoenix by Larry Bond1984 by George OrwellAnimal Farm by George OrwellA Clockwork Orange by Anthony BurgessSlaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Fox in Sox by Dr. SeussSandra BoyntonLet's Talk About series by Joy Berry- We have the full set, but I see some individual titles have been reprinted!Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail by Danica McKellarJohnny Tremain by Esther ForbesScholastic DVD Collections- these can still be found second hand for a steal or at the public librarySwallows and Amazons by Arthur RansomeReading Rainbow Presents: Gregory the Terrible Eater (1992 FHE release)Caps for Sale by Esphyr SlobodkinaWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsDoesTheDogDie.com- a website with crowdsourced content for books, movies, tv, and more.Phillis Wheatley by Shirley Graham- Find a complete printable list of The Messner Biographies here.The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Thank you for listening! If you enjoy our podcasts, please leave a review or stars wherever you are listening- it means a lot to us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Elly Swartz is a middle grade author of books with heart. So much heart! Ambre has spent the last year and a half trying to get anyone who will listen to have their older kids read Elly's book Give and Take. If you haven't yet, there's no time like the present! It's a beautiful book for anyone with anxiety, friends, or a family. (ha!) Elly's catalogue includes:* Finding Perfect* Dear Student* Give and Take* Smart Cookie* Hidden Truths (Release Date of October 31st, 2023- Find it on our “Pre-Orders We're Excited About It” Amazon Storefront List.Elly's three influential books from her own life:* Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary * Are You There God, It's Me Margaret * Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara ParkBooks we've both loved:* Charlotte's Web by E.B. White- audiobook read by the author* Little Women by Louisa May AlcottElly's 6” (give or take 6” or so) of favorite books on Emotional Intelligence for Kids:* Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork * Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin * Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper* Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes * The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman* Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt * The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor* A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner * I'm Worried (The I'm Books) by Michael Ian Black and Debbie Ridpath Ohi* When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. ReynoldsOther Recommendations from Ambre:* The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson* Watch Season One of the Wingfeather Saga for FREE here!“Be Kind to Yourself” by Andrew Peterson (A favorite in our home)Thank you for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and book lists!Help spread the love by sharing with a friend! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Inara Sautter is Ambre's eldest ( as a Tolkien fan, she prefers Eldar) daughter, a writer, and the lead producer of the Stories from the Ashes podcast. She joins Ambre in this episode to share her experience growing up with dyslexia, her joy in being a reader, her thoughts on family read alouds, and her journey thus far as a writer (among other things!). Her delightful short story fan fiction on the characters of The Lord of the Rings taking a day trip to the strip mall can be found here: The Fellowship, a Minivan, a Leaf Blower, and a Few Doughnuts. If you would like to leave Inara a tip for making these podcasts possible, you may do so here. Just leave a note that it's for her and she will send you many thanks as she gleefully enlarges her Tolkien shelf. On her behalf- thank you! Books Recommended in this Episode:Due to the frequency with which Inara is asked for book recommendations by community members, we have given her her own List on the RA Amazon storefront. All of the following titles can be found there along with other books she loves! * Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit, our favorite audiobook reader for Nesbit is Cathy Dobson (it's the green cover)* Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit* Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien* Green Ember series by S.D. Smith* The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit* Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter * Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin* Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher* Baby Island by Carol Ryrie Brink* Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne* The Red Door by Rachel Lulich- Pre-order until September of 2023!* The Skyward Series by Brandon Sanderson* Enchantress from the Stars (Published in 1970) by Sylvia Engdahl* An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story by Michael Morpurgo * Soldier, Statesman and Defendant: Aaron Burr by Jeannette Covert Nolan* Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: Their lives, their times, their duel by Anna Erskine Crouse and Russel Crouse* Thomas Jefferson: His Many Talents by Johanna Johnston* Benjamin Franklin Scientist-Diplomat by Charles Michael Daugherty* The Story of Benjamin Franklin by Enid LaMonte Meadowcroft* Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome* Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key by S.D. Smith and J.C. Smith* The Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster by Jeanne Bendick* The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle* James Baldwin Fifty Stories Retold by James Baldwin* Silmarillion by J.R.R TolkienResources Recommended:* The Young Writers Workshop* Inara listened extensively to books through our Audible subscription as a pre-reader and has barely slowed down now that she's a confident reader.* Audible is currently offering a 3 month free trial for new members. Click here to check it out!* To discover more books that we've read and recommend, check out our free Living Books Literary Catalogue of good, true, and beautiful books for your family. Thank you for Listening. This podcast is public, so please share it with a friend!Subscribe now and never miss a free booklist, article, or podcast! Join our community of book lovers! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Author Rachel Lulich * The Red Door Coming September 2023 -orders available from Bandersnatch Press: * Random Walk (Fractured Galaxy Book 1)* The Ethics of Hope (Fractured Galaxy Book 2)* Standard Candles (Fractured Galaxy Book 3)* The Confessing Church (A play)* To Do This Right: Poems of FaithFind a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you!Featured books in this episode:* Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe* Five Little Peppers by Margaret Sidney* Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien * The Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner * Thoroughbred (72 book series) * Histories of Earth by Steven J. Carroll Podcast Episode* Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith * The Wheels of Time by Robert Jordan* Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare * The Ranger's Apprentice Series by John Flanagan* The Good Master by Kate Seredy* Jane Austen for comfort readsThank you for listening! Share this episode with your Hopepunk loving friends! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings is an incredible adventure guide and real life survival specialist. He's proudly autistic and a speed talker- depending on the platform you listen through, you may be able to slow the audio down if you find it hard to keep up! * Hutch's site: Ready Set Adventure. Be sure to check out all the free activities available including plans to build a kid's crossbow! You can also purchase adventure kits to complete with your kids!* Hutch's most recent book, How To Make and Use Hide Glue: "The Duct Tape of our Ancestors.", is frequently referenced in this episode. ***This episode focuses on all the real life applications of the book, Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk, and we strongly recommend reading it before listening unless you don't mind spoilers!***Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you!Featured books in this episode:These titles can all be found or searched through our Amazon Storefront.* Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk* My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George* Hatchet by Gary Paulsen * Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Booksby Gary Paulsen* The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis* Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History by Jeremy Schaap * Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss* The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien * The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind (!!!heavy adult content!!!)* How To Make and Use Hide Glue: "The Duct Tape of our Ancestors." by Aaron "Hutch" Hutchings* Wolf Hollow and its sequel: My Own Lightning by Lauren Wolk* Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk* Tarzan by Burroughs* A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThank you for listening! Share this episode with your nature study group! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Steven J. Carroll, author and songwriter. I truly believe that this series, The Histories of Earth, is the best series you and your kids haven't read yet. The books increase in complexity and length as they go along and as the characters age. If you only take one series recommendation from me this year, let it be this one- and don't judge it on book one for, while perfectly delightful, it's setting the stage and the stories mature as you go. The audiobooks are perfection.*age recommendations in the episode by book (as the series scaffolds)- for teens and parents too!* Books mentioned in this episode:The Histories of Earth (4 book series) by Steven J. Carroll * In the Window Room * A Prince of Earth * All the Worlds of Men * Worlds Unending The Road to Jericho by Steven J. Carroll City of Words by Steven J. Carroll (Dystopian YA to be covered in a separate interview)* City of Words * Mountain of Shadows Life is Beautiful- a movie The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, ParadisoThe KJV Bible Robinson Crusoe Find more books we recommend in our free searchable literary database!We are an Amazon Affiliate. Purchases made through our Storefront help us keep the lights on and are much appreciated! Help us spread the word about this series by sharing this episode with a friend. Thank you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Reader and artist Kelly Curtis. A serendipitous meeting through Facebook has lead to this wonderful discussion and her sharing of her alternative book covers from last year's reading. More of Kelly's art can be found and purchased on Etsy in her shop EudemoniaArt. Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you!“It all started with Miss Prim.For many years, I was convinced of a tragic lie: that novels were lesser things than non-fiction. In my youth, a novel was a school assignment to trudge through, because some conclave of intellectuals blessed it with merit. At best, the story within would relate to some "real" thing of interest. This conviction became less of one over time. And it changed completely in January when the ancient widow character in The Awakening of Miss Prim shook my depths. From there I began novel reading for pleasure; to soften all the hardness; to elevate the soul.I am not a speedy reader, but I managed 13 novels this year. I painted a little painting for each book, which I happily display here.” -Kelly CurtisFeatured books in this episode:* The Great Divorce CS Lewis* The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis* The Awakening of Miss Prim: A Novel by Natalia Sanmartin Fenollera * Little Women by Louisa May Alcott* Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery* Jane Austen's books* Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk* Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy* The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge * The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge* Skyward Novellas by Brandon Sanderson* Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien* The Book of Ruth* Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman by Gladys Aylward with Christine Hunter* The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows* These Are My People: a Biography of Gladys Aylward by Millie Howard* The Proper Place by O. Douglas* Thomas Becket: Warrior, Priest, Rebel by John Guy* The Histories of Earth series by Steven J. Carroll with Joel Froomkin (Narrator) Further information now that I've finished the series: book four does have some “religious content” in that they meet a society founded by Ancient Romans and tell them the history that came since Ancient times on Earth including the downfall of their Empire and the influence of Christianity in that time. They are all appalled (lol) to have ever become a monotheistic society. It does not proselytize. I loved this series and cannot recommend it highly enough! * Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Engdahl * The Confessions, Revised: Saint Augustine (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century, Vol. 1) by Augustine and Maria Boulding (Translator)* The Julian Messner Shelf of Biographies- Link is to our printable series list* The Story of Clara Barton of the Red Cross by Jeannette Covert Nolan * Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsk Kelly's other covers from last year:Thanks for listening! Subscribe now to never miss an episode or our free booklists!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and spread the love! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Welcome back for Season 2 of the Stories from the Ashes podcast!We're so glad you're listening and learning along with us! Today's guest is Gloris Young, children's book illustrator, artist, and one of the most influential people in Ambre's love of stories and reading. You can see some of her journal pages and read her writings on her blog, Gloriadelia.Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you!Correction: Actress Agnes Moorehead was incorrectly identified as costumer Edith Head.Featured books in this episode and those illustrated by our guest:* Marco Polo by Manuel Komroff (Gloris illustrated the gorgeous map)* John of the Sirius trilogy by Doris Chadwick: John of the Sirius, John of Sydney Cove, John and Nanboree (Gloris illustrated the covers and interior maps)* Let's Explore… the British Isles A Geography Reader by Caroline Walker (Gloris illustrated the cover, interior illustrations, and maps- Inara modeled for the arm of the Lady of the Lake!) * James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl- as most of you know, I have huge Dahl reservations which doesn't change the fact that I loved this read aloud experience as a child. * Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson narrated by Greg Wagland* Muppet Treasure Island (movie)* Fluffy Goes to School by Kate McMullan* The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone* Charlotte's Web by E.B. White narrated by the author* Dear Genius: The Letters of Ursula Nordstrom by Leonard S. Marcus (S1E6, below, is where Ambre reads some of the backstory on the writing of Charlotte's Web as referenced in this episode.)* Mr. Bear Squash-You-All-Flat by Morrell Gipson* Once On A Time by AA Milne * News of the World by Paulette Jiles narrated by Grover Gardner* The Cay by Theodore Taylor narrated by LeVar Burton* The Bomb by Theodore Taylor* The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (one of the books Gloris couldn't remember the title of during our conversation). She only recommends this book for adults and not teens. Content Considerations: non-erotic sex scene between two unmarried characters, violence at the hands of the Nazis, SA off scene referenced from a Nazi.* The Four Wings by Kristin Hannah (the other title Gloris was going to look up the title of. Also only recommended for adults) Content Considerations: Non-erotic sex scene* A Dog Named Christmas series by Greg Kinkade. **Content Considerations: main characters with special needs both mental and physical. In book three the protagonist moves in with his girlfriend.** All of the books work as stand alone titles and Books one and two have been listened to multiple times by Gloris and are her top recommendations from the series.* Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien- Ambre prefers narration by Rob Inglis for the first read through and Andy Serkis after for younger children. * Cider with Rosie, The Autobiographical Trilogy by Laurie Lee * Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder* 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff (we also recommend the movie) * Q's Legacy: A Delightful Account of a Lifelong Love Affair with Books by Helene Hanff* A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus * The Bible* David Copperfield by Charles Dickens* Robinson Crusoe by Daniel DefoeRecommended children's authors:* Edith Nesbit* C.S. LewisAmbre's art that Gloris inquired after:Jacqueline Biang ArtThank you for listening to Stories from the Ashes. This podcast is free so please share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

In this episode you'll hear Ambre and Amanda dive into their own self care tips, as well as those from the RA community, and share their plans for the podcast in Season 2.Correction: in the episode I mentioned that baby Inara only slept for 45 minutes a day. Obviously, I misspoke. What I meant to say was that she only slept in 45 minute increments, all night long, until she was two and a half. That's much more reasonable sounding.Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this community. Thank you for your support!Featured books in this episode:* Anne of Green Gables* Jane Austen* Clara Barton of the Red Cross (a Julian Messner Biography) by Jeanette Nolan* The Star That Always Stays by Anna Rose Johnson* Wintering by Katherine May* “Book with the tiger on the cover” is In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter A. Levine* The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge* Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear* The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation by James Wilder and Michel Hendricks* Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. PinkOther resources and links shared:* I can't seem to find the Oxford University Press study with the “rocket booster” comment, only a million sites quoting it but not giving more specifics. So rude.* Dessicated Brain. Sounds gross, I know, but after taking it five times I now have two “spotlights” in my brain so don't knock it till you try it. Erik and I both love Ancestral Supplements for all our organ meat needs. Read the the reviews. Real food=real miracles.* Hopepunk sweatshirts/t-shirts/stickers, etc. All merch options for all our designs are available here. Here's a $15 off $50 voucher for new customers if you're looking at the sweatshirts- or a LOT of stickers!* The song that goes all around in your head is “Sweet Dreams” and it's in 8D which is what makes it so funky. You HAVE to use headphones to get the full affect.Join the conversation!Tell us what you do for self care! What would you like to share about your experiences with wintering?Subscribe to receive new posts and join the community! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Content Considerations: this episode contains references to childhood abuse and trauma as well as discussing spanking- we didn't see it coming either :)Our Guest: Author Jeri Massi was a childhood favorite of Ambre's (and Inara's!) and we're so grateful to hear what was on her heart while writing these stories.Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Links can be found here. Thank you for your support!Featured books in this episode:The Bracken Trilogy by Jeri Massi* The Bridge* Crown and Jewel* Two CollarsPeabody Adventure Series by Jeri Massi* Derwood Inc.* A Dangerous Game* Treasure In The Yukon* Courage By Darkness* Llamas on the Loose* AbandonedScout by Julie NyeEvery Perfect Gift by Julie NyeJoin the conversation: What's your take on male and female friendships? We'd love to hear your thoughts! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Author Dawn L. Watkins- see our original interview here. Read her thoughts on the need for fantasy here:This episode is different from our typical as it's chock full of spoilers. If you have read the books, don't mind spoilers, or think you'll likely just give the books to your kids and not read them yourself (please reconsider- read Shield, at minimum, before deciding to pass) then this episode is for you! Books discussed in this episode: The Gadallan Trilogy:* Shield* Medallion* ArrowThis series was written so each book could be read as a standalone though they follow the same places and families through time. The above order is chronological, not publication, but they may be read both ways. If you have read this series, please share your favorite book and any questions you may yet have for the author.If you plan to order these books and wish to support us with that purchase, affiliate links can be found here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Nancy Kelly of Sage Parnassus- we are so grateful that she was able to have the energy to visit with us while she recovered from a round of the Rona!Nancy has so generously compiled a list of her family's favorite Christmas books- over 150 titles, in a free pdf that can be found here: Kelly Family Christmas Book List.Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you for your support!Featured books in this episode:* The Gospel of John read alongside the Scale How Meditations by Charlotte Mason* Charlotte Mason Home Education Series (Nancy's favorite volume is no. 4 Ourselves)* Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald * The George MacDonald Christmas Collection selected by David Jack* Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry* Zao's Tales by J. A. Sommer * The Gift of the Magi a short story by O. Henry* The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson* The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann* The Story of Us by Mitali Perkins * Mousekins's Christmas Eve by Edna Miller* Forever Christmas by Harry Davis* The Tall Book of Christmas by Dorothy Hall Smith* A Certain Small Shepherd by Rebecca Caudill* Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert Barry* The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston* The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter* Take Joy! The Tasha Tudor Christmas Book by Tasha Tudor* On That Night by Elizabeth Yates* A Grandma for Christmas by Alta Halverson Seymour* A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens* Papa Panov's Special Christmas translated into English by Leo Tolstoy* The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke* The Chimes by Charles Dickens* The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens* The Art of Advent: A Painting a Day from Advent to Epiphany by Jane Williams * The Glorious Impossible by Madeleine L'Engle* Wounded in Spirit: Advent Art and Meditations by David Bannon* The Christmas Story from The Metropolitan Museum of Art * Christmas Is Coming!: Celebrate the Holiday with Art, Stories, Poems, Songs, and Recipes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art* The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford* The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge* Little Women by Louisa May Alcott* Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder* The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame * Corrie's Christmas Memories by Corrie ten Boom* A Christmas Book by Elizabeth Goudge * Maple & Willow's Christmas Tree by Lori Nichols* Maple & Willow Apart by Lori Nichols* Good King Wenceslas* Christmas Around the World series by Alta Halverson Seymour* Turkey for Christmas by Marguerite de Angeli* The Lion in the Box by Marguerite de Angeli* The Box of Delights by John MasefieldChristmas audio programs:* Three Wise Men and a Baby by Jungle Jam and Friends the Radio Show* The King Has Arrived by Michael J. Tinker Resources mentioned in this episode: Belvedere Mansion and Gardens in Galena, Illinois. Houses a beautiful collection of Christian art.Kelly Family Christmas Book List- free pdf of over 150 Christmas titlesJoin the conversation! We would love to hear what your favorite Christmas books and family holiday traditions are! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings is an incredible adventure guide and real life survival specialist. * Hutch's site: Ready Set Adventure. Be sure to check out all the free activities available including plans to build a kid's crossbow! You can also purchase adventure kits to complete with your kids!* One of Hutch's books: Pocket Field Guide: the QUINZHEE: How to Build a Survival Snow ShelterFind a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you for your support!Featured books in this episode (some were not named, only alluded to):* Hatchet by Gary Paulsen * The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien * Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk* Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle* Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco* Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit by Creek Stewart* The Boy Pioneers: Sons of Daniel Boone by Daniel Beard* The Field and Forest Handy Book: New Ideas for Out of Doors by Daniel Beard* Mythology by Edith Hamilton* Myths and Legends by Jake Jackson * The Myth of Rome's Fall by Richard Mansfield Haywood* Bulfinch's Mythology (Ambre recommends the Book of Mythology selected stories illustrated by Helen Sewell for it's tasteful illustrations)* Wildwood Wisdom by Ellsworth Jaeger* The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.* Maybe Tomorrow? (a Story about Loss, Healing, and Friendship) by Charlotte Agell* My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George* Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs* Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger * Moby Dick by Herman Melville* The Princess Bride by William Goldman GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our episodes!To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! Thank you for listening to Stories from the Ashes! This podcast is public so please feel free to share it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Mary Banducci is an herbalist, forager, and designer of the Foraging Journal. * Follow her on Instagram at Apothecary Mary * Check out her post on building A Forager's Library* Visit her website for articles, recipes, foraging tips, and more! * Learn more about her Forager's Journal here.Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you for your support!Featured books in this episode:* Chalice by Robin McKinley* The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman * A String in the Harp by Nancy Bond* Galileo and the Stargazers Jim Weiss* The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis* Jack Zulu by S.D. and J.C. Smith* Mismantle Chronicles by M.I. McAllister* Green Ember series by S.D. Smith* Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson* Wild Edibles: A Practical Guide to Foraging, with Easy Identification of 60 Edible Plants and 67 Recipes by Sergei Boutenko* Regional Foraging Series- Workman Publishing* Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine by Rosalee de la Forêt* The People's Home Library by R. C. Barnum* Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott* A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver by Aliki* George Washington Carver, Scientist by Shirley Graham and George D. Lipscomb Our conversation gave a great introduction to Hope Punk vs Grimdark: Hope does not disappoint… Recommended Resources:* Joette Calabrese- Practical Homeopathy Inc.* Teach Me Health and Homeopathy Homeschool Curriculum by Paola Brown * Marshmallow recipe (isn't Mary's marshmallow picture mouthwatering?)* Ambre's Hummingbird Moth video* The Next Right Thing podcast* Purple House PressGIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our episodes! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guests: S.D. Smith and J.C. Smith, authors (Sam and Josiah).You can find out more about their new book: Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key, here. You can learn more about Sam's Green Ember Series here. Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate it!Featured books in this episode:* Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key by S.D. Smith and J.C. Smith * The Green Ember series * Christy by Catherine Marshall* Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienThank you for spending time with us! Please join the conversation in the comments below!* What are some of your favorite books that look at “The way of life vs The way of death”? Or “Greatness vs Goodness”? I'm always looking for more books on those themes for our shelves!GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our episodes! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Author/Illustrator Tim Davis. See his portfolio here. Schedule him for a three day school visit here. Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate it!Featured books in this episode:The Tim Davis Mice BooksMice of the Herring Bone by Tim DavisMice of the Nine Lives by Tim DavisMice of the Seven Seas by Tim DavisMice of the Westing Wind, Book One by Tim DavisMice of the Westing Wind, Book Two by Tim DavisThe Island Rules trilogyThe Island Rule by Tim DavisThe Island Rules? by Tim DavisThe Island Rules! by Tim Davis (video and song accompaniment) Mort the Mushroom (trilogy) by Tim DavisMort and the Sour Scheme by Tim DavisMort Finds His Roots: Mushroom in the Wild by Tim DavisMort's Circle by Tim DavisPirate's Don't Change Diapers by Melinda Long Treasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonMuppet Treasure Island (movie)The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan (watch free on YouTube)On Reading Well by Karen Swallow PriorThe Hobbit by JRR Tolkien Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienBecause of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamilloHoles by Louis Sachar Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit Midsummer's Nights Dream by William Shakespeare Midsummer's Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca (correction from the episode- I (Ambre) said the little Indian boy in the book represented Puck when- duh! he obviously is simply the little Indian boy from the play.) Much Ado About Baseball by Rajani LaRoccaThank you for spending time with us! Please join the conversation in the comments below!Did you read the Mice books as a kid too? Did you know there were five in the original series‽ GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our episodes! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate it!Featured books in this episode:The Magical Drawings of Moonie B. Finch by David McPhailJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key by S.D. and J.C. Smith: Pre-orders open October 4th! Watch for our episode with them in two weeks! (Oct. 10th, 2022) Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St. John- Archive copy Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Jen Hill The Horse and His Boy by C.S. LewisPersuasion by Jane AustenOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken KeseyUnderstood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield FisherAnne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats by Sally FallonNutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price, DDSMedallion by Dawn L. WatkinsJohnny Tremain: A Story of Boston in Revolt by Esther ForbesThe Bridge by Jeri MassiRunaway Princess by Milly HowardGive and Take by Elly SwartzMax Explains Everything: Soccer Expert by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Deborah HockingWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsRobin Hood by Howard PyleEmma by Jane AustenThank you for spending time with us! Please join the conversation in the comments below!Please share a book that has been formative or influential in your life,or… Share a book where you felt seen. We'd love to get to know you better!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It's absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!) If their review is aired we'll send them a sticker!GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our episodes! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Jamin Still is an artist, author, and illustrator. Find his show schedule, books, and art prints on his website JaminStill.com. His The Artists & Podcast. Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you!Jamin Still Art Calendars release this week! Check back for an update!Featured books in this episode:Tales of Hibaria: The Awakening by Jamin StillThe Garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg The Silver Crown by Robert C. O'Brien Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Agatha Christie mysteriesThe Wishes of a Fish King by Douglas Kaine McKelvey, illustrated by Jamin StillThe Avion My Uncle Flew by Cyrus Fisher, reprint illustrated by Jamin StillEllen and the Winter Wolves by Jamin StillBeate Not the Poore Desk: A Writer to Young Writers by Walter Wangerin Jr., illustrated by Jamin StillEverlasting Is the Past by Walter Wangerin Jr., illustrated by Jamin Still Awaking Wonder: Opening Your Child's Heart to the Beauty of Learning by Sally Clarkson, illustrated by Jamin StillSkyward Series by Brandon SandersonGreen Ember Series by S.D. Smith Websites and Resources mentioned:Story WarrenReshelving Alexandria's Literary Database -If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It's absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! Thank you for listening to the Stories from the Ashes podcast . If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Amber O'Neal Johnston of Heritage Mom and author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond.Find a free literary database containing books we discuss on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. To find the affiliate links from this episode please click here. you- we truly appreciate it!Featured books in this episode:Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O'Neal JohnstonGladiola Garden by Effie Lee NewsomeA Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen AndreolaUnspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston WeatherfordThe Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster by Jeannie Bendick A History of African-American Artists from 1792 to the Present by Romare BeardenWebsites and Resources mentioned:Stories of Color: Diverse, multicultural living booksReshelving Alexandria Literary CatalogueHeritage Packs: Multicultural Lesson Guides from Heritage MomKids Learning Tube Do you have any questions for Amber?What is your favorite hymn?Do you have a personal story about “Amazing Grace”?-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It's absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com!Thank you for listening to the Stories from the Ashes podcast . If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing books we've discussed on the podcast here.Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don't cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate it! Featured books in this episode:Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear by N. M. Bodecker, illustrated by Erik BlegvadTo Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeeWuthering Heights by Emily BronteAnn Radcliffe as a recommended gothic authorThe Haunted Lake by P.J Lynch The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George SpeareDown Buttermilk Lane by Barbara Mitchell, illustrated by John SandfordMaple by Lori Nichols Maple & Willow series by Lori NicholsMaple & Willow Apart by Lori NicholsMousekin's Golden House by Edna MillerMr. Hermit Miser and the Neighborly Pumpkin by Christine Noble Govan (Link is to read for free on Archive)Christopher's Garden by Elsa Beskow Survivor Tree by Marcie ColleenFireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Maira KalmanSaved by the Boats: The Heroic Sea Evacuation of September 11 by Julie Gassman *clarification from the episode- the 9/11 water evacuation was second only to the evacuation of Dunkirk A Map Into The World by Kao Kalia Yang“Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions extant of autumn--that season of peculiar and inexhaustible influence on the mind of taste and tenderness--that season which has drawn from every poet worthy of being read some attempt at description, or some lines of feeling.”― Jane Austen, PersuasionThank you for spending time with us! Please click stars or leave a review! We'd really appreciate it!Do you have any autumn chapter book recommendations for Ambre? What are your favorite fall picture books? -If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It's absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!) If their review is aired we'll send them a sticker!GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Episode Content Considerations: Miscarriage is discussed. At the end of the episode we dismiss any kids who have been listening along and Ambre recounts a story from a tv episode that includes brief references to murder, overdose, drug addiction, and infant loss, while addressing the dangers of avoiding processing one’s griefFind a free literary database containing books we’ve discussed on the podcast here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate it!Featured books in this episode:Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne CollinsMaybe Tomorrow? (a story about loss, healing, and friendship) by Charlotte AgellChristy by Catherine MarshallThe Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom Anxious Andy by Adam CiccioViolet Shrink by Christine Baldacchino Give and Take by Elly Swartz My Own Lightening by Lauren Wolk (sequel to Wolf Hollow) Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren WolkEcho Mountain by Lauren WolkLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottMedia we discussed in this episode at length: Previous episode with Val that Amanda references throughout our conversation: 014 Night Wakings, Grief, and the Healing Power of PoetryElyse Myers “I just do it scared.” The six minute Grey’s Anatomy scene Ambre narrates at the end of the episode (here in two three minute parts) about moving through grief. (CCs: Talk of drug addiction and infant loss. Shows raw emotions.) part 1 part 2Thank you for spending time with us! Please join the conversation in the comments below! Do you have any favorite books showing anxiety being handled well for adults? What are your favorite books that model emotional intelligence for youngsters and teens?What’s a book you’ve loved that reached you when you needed it in an area of emotional or mental health? -If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!) If their review is aired we’ll send them a sticker!GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Nicole CottrellStories of Color: a curated source for diverse, multicultural living booksNot Only, But Also: a very mature/adult ears only podcast Stories of Color InstagramFind a free literary database containing books we’ve discussed here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate your support!Featured books in this episode:Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by CS LewisBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererBraiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants- this young adult version has become available since our conversation, written for ages 12+The Nickel Boys (Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction): A Novel by Colson WhiteheadThe First Blade of Sweetgrass by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel FreyBooks As Windows by May Lamberton BeckerGive and Take by Elly Swartz Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonaldIn the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord and Marc SimontTristan Strong Novels by Kwame Mbalia If you enjoy the Stories of Color site, be sure to check out the Reshelving Alexandria Catalogue as well!Are you reading diverse books?Do you have a favorite book with diverse characters?We’d love to hear what you’ve read! Please share some book reviews in the comments!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Valerie Brandt. Find a free literary database containing books we’ve discussed here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. To find the affiliate links from this episode please click here. Thank you- we truly appreciate it! Featured books in this episode:Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James (Amanda’s beach read)Beach Read by Emily Henry- (aVal’s bawdy rom-com beach read)Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine MayGrown and Flown by Lisa Heffernan Mary Dell HarringtonAdulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps by Kelly Williams Brown (Content Considerations: Language)Sweet People are Everywhere by Alice WalkerThe Bargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley Lampman (Ambre also referred to Three Knocks on the Wall and Princess of Fort Vancouver, though not by name)The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland and Thea BakerThe Treasure Box by Dave Keane, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell.All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living by Morgan Harper NicholsLife by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel Inside Cat by Brendan Wenzel They All Saw A Cat by Brendan WenzelOh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. SeussUnbetrothed by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz Monster in the Hollows (Wingfeather Saga book 3) by Andrew PetersonAlexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: Their lives, their times, their duel by Anna Erskine Crouse and Russell Crouse (a Landmark book)Thomas Jefferson, His Many Talents by Johanna JohnstonRebecca by Daphne du Maurier Almost Nothing, yet Everything: A Book about Water by Hiroshi Osada, illustrated by Ryoji AraiA Drop Of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder by Walter Wick13 Ways to Kill Your Community by Doug Griffiths (Val mentioned this one in passing but we didn’t get around to discussing it)Here’s a link to the article Ambre still wants to finish reading on Motherhood as a Hero’s Journey.We’d love to hear what you’re been reading this summer!Have any books especially touched you on the topics of grief or mental health? We’d love to hear about them!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Our Guest: Jan McGrath www.meimeimandarin.weebly.com www.TellMeAStoryAgain.weebly.comFind a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Find the affiliate links from this episode please click here. Thank you!Featured books in this episode:Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell Silas Marner by George Eliot David Copperfield by Charles DickensNorth and South by Elizabeth GaskellThe Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack, illustrated by Kurt WieseFive Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop, illustrated by Kurt WieseThe Seven Chinese Brothers by Margaret MahyGai See: What You Can See in Chinatown by Roseanne Thong, illustrated by Yangsook Choi Little Pear by Eleanor Frances Lattimore and illustrated by LattimoreFish in the Air by Kurt WiseKite Flying by Grace LinDim Sum for Everyone by Grace LinThe Legend of the Willow Plate by Alvin R. TresseltEmpty Pot by DemiThe Greatest Treasure by DemiThe Good Earth by Pearl S. BuckTikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel, illustrated by Blair LentTo Grandmother's House: A Visit to Old-Town Beijing (English and Mandarin Chinese Edition) by Douglas Keister Thank You, Meiling (A Manners Children's Book) by Linda Talley, illustrated by Itoko MaenoDreaming in Chinese: Mandarin Lessons In Life, Love, And Language by Deborah FallowsHere are some other images related to the episode:Calamityware (Ambre’s red mug)“The Jasmine Song” a Chinese folk song traditionally known as “Mo Li Hua”Are you doing a Heritage History Stream? For which country? We’d love to hear what you’re reading!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here: Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the cost of running this site. Thank you for using them and supporting us!Resources referenced:HearthRoom PressAmbleside OnlineLiving Book PressPurple House PressSmidgen PressWingspan Board GameWild + Free (find a group near you!)Hamilton the Broadway Musical by Lin-Manuel MirandaNaturalists, authors, illustrators and other nature study and agriculturalist influencers from the turn of the century that Kelly covered in her fascinating history lesson:Anna Botsford ComstockLiberty Hyde BaileyJohn SpenserLouis Agassiz FuertesBooks reviewed in this episode:Featured books:Handbook of Nature Study by Anna ComstockThe Nature Notebook Series by Anna ComstockThe Comstocks of Cornell―The Definitive Autobiography by Comstock edited by Karen Penders St. ClairCreating New and Better Plants: Luther Burbank by Paul Bacon Book on the Inklings still in process by John Hendrix of The Faithful SpyPocketful of Pinecones by Karen AndreolaTrees At Leisure by Anna ComstockJim Arnosky’s books- Secrets of a Wildlife Watcher, Field Trips: Bug Hunting, Animal Tracking, Bird-watching, Shore Walking, Sketching Outdoors in Autumn, Drawing Life in MotionWe Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines Insects in their World by Su Zan N. SwainThe Story of Spiders by Dorothy Shuttlesworth Illustrated by Su Zan Noguchi SwainPeterson Guides- the vintage illustrated copiesCreekfinding: A True Story by Jacqueline Briggs Martin illustrated by Claudia McGeheeRoxaboxen by Alice McLerran illustrated by Barbara CooneyThe Dead Bird by Margaret Wise BrownThank you so much for joining us today! Please, be sure to visit Kelly’s website to find all the wonderful books and Nature Study helps she offers!We’d love to hear from you in the comments!What’s your favorite part of nature study?Any books on the topic you love or recommend?-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Episode Content Consideration:Ambre uses the word “crap” to mean “stuff” once. BigThink article: “A home library can have a powerful effect on children”Study: “Scholarly culture: How books in adolescence enhance adult literacy, numeracy and technology skills in 31 societies”Rabbit Room PressDolly Parton Imagination Library PJ Library for Jewish KidsBooks reviewed and mentioned in this episode:Links on the website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the cost of running this site. Thank you! Featured and Mentioned Books:Sesame Street Dictionary- 1980Mr. Men and Little Miss Picture DictionaryCalvin and HobbesAndrew Lang Fairy TalesIllustrated Junior Library (I think Ambre referred to this as the Junior Illustrated Classics in the episode)I Touch by Rachel IsadoraGreen Ember series by SD Smith “It will not be so in the Mended Wood” (coloring page Ambre shared about in her story)Anne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenMy BookhouseChildcraftYoung Folks LibraryCollier’s Junior LibraryThrough Golden Windows Mathematics Illustrated Dictionary by Jeanne Bendick- Ambre much prefers the vintage over the more modern reprint due to the lovely illustrationsHow Much and How Many The Story of Weights and Measures by Jeanne Bendick- Ambre much prefers the vintage over the more modern reprint due to the lovely illustrationsShepp’s Giant LibraryThe Delphian Course Beatrix Potter treasuryThomas the Tank Engine Story Collection by Reverend W. Awdry (red cover)The Glorious Impossible by Madeleine L'EngleWe’d love to hear from you in the comments! What is your best tip to starting a home library? How did you begin?-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Taleah told us all about her free bookstore: Embrace Books. You can follow them on FB here. Links on the website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they help offset the costs of running this podcast. Thank you! Books mentioned in this episode:Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard PyleLord of the Rings by TolkienJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëCS Lewis Space TrilogyStorm: The SYLO Chronicles #2 by D. J. MacHaleVasilisa by M.L. FarbTaleah reads Ambleside Online books aloud on The Enchanted Library Podcast. Please check out what she’s read! We’d love to hear from you in the comments! Do you give books away? What does that look like for you? Share your experiences below! -If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews (ending 07/01/2022) we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts.To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Books reviewed in this episode:Links on the website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the cost of running this site. Thank you!Featured books: Zao’s Tales by J.A. Sommer illustrated by John D. Neiner The Blue Book of Tales by J.A. Sommer illustrated by John D. Neiner**Both books release on July 19th and can be pre-ordered today at the links above and below.**(In this episode Ambre mistakenly uses the word “cliché” while describing the quotability of the text of Zao’s Tales when “maxim” would have been more accurate.) A book John can’t recall the title of- can you help him out? He recalls it was a kids spy book with possibly a decoder ring on the kid’s hi-top shoes. If you know the book please share it in the comments!The Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensI Call it Heresy! by A.W. TozerImagination Redeemed by Gene Veith Jr. and Matthew Ristuccia Rules for a Knight by Ethan HawkeCharlotte Mason's Home Education SeriesStation Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (a love or hate series according to John)Lord of the Rings trilogyEdith Nesbit booksA few favorite authors of theology: A.W. Tozer, C.S. Lewis, Oswald ChambersAmbre’s favorite Edith Nesbit reader on Audible is Cathy Dobson- give your ear a few minutes to adjust to her cadence when listening to a sample.Books and stories mentioned:Robinson Crusoe (link is to a side by side comparison from Exodus Books)Gulliver’s TravelsBrer Rabbit storiesAnansi storiesMen of Iron by Howard PyleChronicles of NarniaHarry PotterThank you for joining us today! Don’t forget to pre-order Zao’s Tales!We’d love to hear from you in the comments! Have you read any of the books we discussed today? Share your reviews below!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews (ending 07/01/2022) we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts.To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Episode Content Consideration: Ambre uses the word “sex” in this sentence: “I don’t know of… any YA books that have kids that are 17 and up that don't have sex.” (29:30-30:10)Listen to the audio only here or on your favorite podcast player!In this episode Ambre had quickly relocated to the furthest corner of the house to be as far from the unexpected chainsawing outside her house as possible. Her mic didn’t handle the change, or the echochamber of the room, gracefully. Everyone else sounds great but she sounds like she’s in a tin can. On the (understandable) chance you opt out of sitting through her parts, she and Charlesa put together a quick and dirty transcript as an alternative to be read through. We feel what Val and Charlesa had to share really challenged our thinking in some areas and gave us a great window into the inner workings of small town libraries and transforming a private library into a public library. We really don’t want you to miss this conversation in one form or another!Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Books reviewed and mentioned in this episode:Links on the website are affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the cost of running this site. Thank you!Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids by Rebecca Cohen BeowulfCarry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt by George GrantStrenuous American by Alvin F. HarlowMaybe Tomorrow? by Charlotte AgnellLincoln’s Gettysburg Address by James Daugherty The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner - “I enjoyed this but it wasn’t my favorite. It has some swearing and some lack of sympathy that bothered me. I recommend The False Prince as an alternative.” -AmandaProgram Charlesa recommended: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Thank you for joining us today! We’d love to hear from you in the comments! Have you read any of the books we discussed today? Leave your review!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews left, we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts! To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Time Sensitive Announcement! We talk about this at the very end of the episode, but Charlotte Mason's Home Education Series audiobooks are still available to support through Kickstarter! If the goal pre-sells are not reached then the project will not proceed which will be such a loss for the world (I don’t just say that dramatically, I truly believe it). Please check out the campaign now and pre-order if you can! I’m so looking forward to my dyslexic teen being able to listen to Ourselves when we start reading it this fall and the riches being so much more accessible for her. At the time of this episode airing there are three days left in the campaign. Anthony is currently running a giveaway on his site to win a hardcover set of books as well as an audiobook set and the giveaway’s open to everyone! So generous! Be sure to enter!Books reviewed in this episode:Links on the website are affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the cost of running this site. Thank you!Charlotte Mason's Home Education Series The Digging-est Dog by Al PerkinsLawrence Block crime books (Anthony’s favorites)Maus by Art SpiegelmanHidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust by Loïc Dauvillier (Ambre wasn’t imaging the title after all!)C. K. Thompson BooksMarco Polo by Manuel KomroffBook of Marvels by Richard HalliburtonHow the Heather Looks: A Joyous Journey to the British Sources of Children's Books by Joan BodgerBooks Mentioned:Parables from Nature by Mrs. Margaret GattyTom Sawyer by Mark TwainLorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore Children of the New Forest by Frederick MarryatOur Island Story by H. E. MarshallPharaoh's Boat by David WeitzmanWind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameWinnie-the-Pooh by A.A. MilneSwallows and Amazons by Arthur RansomeThank you for joining us today! We’d love to hear from you in the comments! Have you read any of the books we discussed today? Leave your review!-If your kid/teen has a book they would like to recommend to our community, please submit their brief review to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!) If we share their review we will contact you so you know which episode to find it on.GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews (ending 09/01/2022) we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts.To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Books reviewed in this episode:Links on the website are affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the cost of running this site. Thank you! Dear Genius: The Letters of Ursula Nordstrom by Ursula Nordstrom,Leonard S. Marcus (Editor), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White illustrated by Garth WilliamsJo’s Boys by Louisa May AlcottThe Romance of the Forest by Ann RadcliffeThe Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann RadcliffeEliott Family Trilogy by Elizabeth GoudgeThe Bird in the TreeThe Herb of Grace/Pilgrim’s Inn in the USAThe Heart of the FamilyThe Blue House by Phoebe WahlBe Kind by Pat Z. MillerNature All Around: Plants by Pamela Hickman illus. by Carolyn GavinNature All Around: Trees by Pamela Hickman illus. by Carolyn GavinA Year in Our New Garden by Gerda Muller- *since recording we’ve found this title has been republished by a Canadian publisher and is now available on Amazon!*Irena’s Jars of Secrets by Marcia Vaughn Edith Cavell by Adèle de Leeuw (Spies of the World series)The Ark by Margot Benary-IsbertRowan Farm by Margot Benary-IsbertDrawn Together by Minh Le illustrated by Dan SantatThe Thief by Megan Whalen TurnerMore Stories from Grandma’s Attic by Arleta RichardsonA Green and Ancient Light by Frederic S. DurbinBooks mentioned84, Charing Cross Road by Helene HanffLittle House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder- Correction-Garth Williams illustrated the Little House books, not the Little Women books. Ambre got the “Little” right! ha!Sonja’s Chickens by Phoebe WahlA Year Around the Great Oak by Gerda MullerWhere Do They Go When It Rains? by Gerda MullerA Circle of Seasons by Gerda MullerLinnea Books by Lena AndersonGreen Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge Belinda by Maria EdgeworthLittle Men by Louisa May AlcottJo’s Boys by Louisa May AlcottLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottEcho Mountain by Lauren Wolk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

Watch the episode on YouTube or here on the website:Find a free literary database containing the books we’ve discussed here:Books reviewed in this episode:Links on the website are affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they help support the cost of running this site. Thank you!Fairy Tales collected by Hans Christian Andersen Jenny Wren by Dawn L. WatkinsMedallion by Dawn L. WatkinsArrow by Dawn L. WatkinsShield by Dawn L. WatkinsEmma by Jane Austen Jo’s Boys by Louisa May AlcottTending the Heart of Virtue by Vigen GuroianEnchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Engdahl (Surprise! She’s not actually an enchantress- an fyi for those who would otherwise skip this title due to avoiding sorcery.)Books Mentioned:Aesop’s Fables by AesopLittle House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls WilderNo Pets Allowed by Morgan Reed Persun (one of Dawn’s pseudonyms) A King For Brass Cobweb by Dawn L. WatkinsVery Like A Star by Dawn L. WatkinsZoli’s Legacy by Dawn L. WatkinsThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Bracken Trilogy by Jeri MassiThe Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonaldThank you for joining us today! We’d love to hear from you in the comments!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!)GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews (ending 07/01/2022) we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts. To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com

GIVEAWAY DETAILS: For every 5 reviews (ending 07/01/2022) we will give away a book recommended on one of our podcasts. To enter, leave a review on your podcast player of choice or in the comments here and email StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com (please put GIVEAWAY in the subject line)!-Find a free literary database containing all the books we’ve discussed here:Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Julie Morstad (hear how this book was formative for Ambre’s eldest’s world view on personal limitations due to not being “typical”)The Backyard Goat: An Introductory Guide to Keeping and Enjoying Pet Goats by Sue Weaver Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry Belanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen (Listen to hear which goat book Amanda prefered)At Our House by Isabel Minhós Martins, illustrated by Madalena Matoso Grow Kind by Jon Lasser, illustrated by Sage Foster-LasserIn Grandma’s Attic by Arleta Richardson, illustrated by Patrice BartonMore Stories from Grandma’s Attic by Arleta Richardson, illustrated by Patrice BartonErnestine’s Milky Way by Kerry Madden-Lunsford, illustrated by Emily Sutton-Kid’s Review: Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards (in the episode, Ambre incorrectly identified the author as just “Julie Andrews”) The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Gracey ZhangAmah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias, illustrated by Tracy Subisak Dolch Readers such as Dog Pals by Edward W. Dolch and Marguerite P. Dolch, illustrated by Fran MateraA Year Around the Great Oak or Around the Oak by Gerda MullerWhere Do They Go When it Rains? by Gerda MullerThe Keeper of Wild Words by Brooke Smith, illustrated by Madeline KloepperSonya’s Chickens by Phoebe WahlThe Thief by Megan Whalen TurnerChewy Louie by Howie Schneider (and an update on Amanda’s Great Pyrenees puppy) Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector by Randel McGeeThe Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs by Fiona RobinsonThe Emperor’s Riddle by Kat ZhangThe Memory of Forgotten Things by Kat ZhangBooks Mentioned:Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler WarnerAnne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas WigginDandelion Cottage by Carroll Watson RankinThank you for joining us today! We’d love to hear from you in the comments!-If your kids/teens have a book they would like to pitch to our community, please submit their brief reviews to StoriesFromTheAshesPodcast@gmail.com. Include their first name, last initial, and age. Thank you! (It’s absolutely fine to submit a review for a book we reviewed already in an episode- we want to hear their voices!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reshelvingalexandria.com