Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Gratz

  What would it be like to leave everything you know, everything you own, everyone you love to escape war, persecution, or poverty? In “Refugee,” Alan Gratz imagines how three young people struggle to survive as they excape to freedom. Students from Washington Latin Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. discuss the book with host Kitty Felde. Actress Amy Solano is celebrity reader. SPOILER ALERT: plot points are discussed in this episode.   FAVORITE BOOKS FROM WASHINGTON LATIN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Long Haul - Jeff Kinney The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas Twilight - Stephenie Meyer Alan Gratz' Favorite Book: As Brave as You - Jason Reynolds Amy Solano's Favorite Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll

En esta ocasión nos hemos juntado para hablar de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. No, no el horrible conflicto bélico que llevó a mogollón de países a matar a sus ciudadanos, sino los estupendos cómics, libros y filmes que se han hecho basándose en dicho evento. Cómics: -La Segunda Guerra Mundial en cómic, Vicente Cifuentes y Arnaud de la Croix (Norma Editorial) -Capitán América: El Ejército Fantasma, de Alan Gratz y Brent Schoonover (Panini Comics) -Furia: Pacificador, de Garth Ennis y Darick Robertson (Panini Comics) -Maus, de Art Spiegelman (Reservoir Books) -La estrella de África, de Antonio Gil (Cartem Comics) -Afrikakorps, de Olivier Speltens (Norma Editorial) -The Regiment, de Legrain y Brugeas (Norma Editorial) -Operación Overlord, de Le Galli (Norma Editorial) -Sara, de Garth Ennis y Steve Epting (Panini Comics) -Battlefields, de Garth Ennis y Russ Braun (Aleta Ediciones) -Dreaming Eagles, de Garth Ennis y Simon Coleby (Planeta Cómic) -Inferno: Hamburgo en vertical, de Philippe Pinard y Antoine Crespin (Norma Editorial) -Out of the blue, de Garth Ennis y Keith Burns (Planeta Cómic) Películas: -La tumba de las luciérnagas -Frankenstein's Army Libros: -El hombre en el castillo, de Philip K. Dick (Planeta Libros) -Estados Unidos de Japón, de Peter Tieryas (Nova) RRSS de los colaboradores: -JLo @crosstume @lleilo.bsky.social -Fer @fercatodic -Violeta @viodopamina -Santi @santiagoneg -Borja @kuronime @animee1.bsky.social -Juan: @juansn.bsky.social -Ja @evendrones @evendrones.bsky.social Esperamos vuestros comentarios, sugerencias y propuestas para futuras entregas del programa, que nos podéis hacer llegar a través de las redes sociales, a través de los comentarios en Ivoox o por correo electrónico enviándonos un email a podcast@lacasadeel.net.

Poetry Slam bezeichnet die Wettbewerbe, Slam Poetry die Fülle der Texte – was sich alles in Worten ausdrücken, erarbeiten und vortragen lässt, ist bestechend. In dieser Episode hören wir exklusiv zwei Audiofiles von Jugendlichen. Wie Sprachfreude, Mut zum Vortragen und Kreativität in der Schule gefördert werden können, verrät Daniel Rosskopf, Seklehrer und PH-Dozent. Praktische Beispiele und das eigens ins Leben gerufene erfolgreiche Projekt Wörterwirbel zeugen von seiner persönlichen Begeisterung. Welche Texte ihn besonders berühren,  von welchen Dialekten und Worten er angetan ist und warum er am liebsten alle vier Landessprachen beherrschen möchte – unser Gast sprudelt vor Sprachgedanken und gibt nebenbei noch Literaturtipps.Literaturtipps von Daniel Rosskopf:Krimis von Sebastian Fitzek und Jo NesboJugendliteratur- You are not safe here, Kyrie McCauley, dtv, 2020- Vor uns das Meer, Alan Gratz, dtv, 2017- Wie der Wahnsinn mir die Welt erklärte, Dita Zipfel, dtv, 2019

Education News Headline RoundupBook bannings and classroom content updates from around the U.S.:From the Guardian: In Florida, a children's book titled "Ban This Book" by Alan Gratz, which ironically addresses the issue of book banning, was itself banned by the Indian River county school board.From the AP: In Oklahoma, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously that local school boards, not the state Board of Education, have the authority to decide which books are available in public school libraries. This decision overturned attempts by the state Board of Education to remove certain books from Edmond Public Schools' library.Oklahoma public schools are now required to keep and teach from a copy of the Bible in every classroom in grades 5-12. Teachers are being encouraged to provide Biblical instruction due to the book's “substantial influence on our nation's founders and the foundational principles of our Constitution.” Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters stated that teachers in non-compliance could lose their licenses. In related news, Louisiana also became the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.The American Library Association reports “the number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022.We recently hosted a discussion on legacy admissions and “side door,” donation-motivated college admissions when we discussed the Varsity Blues scandal on this podcast; now, a bill passed by the California state Assembly may bring financial penalties to private higher education institutions for giving admissions preference to children of alumni and donors.The University of Colorado Boulder is retiring remote exam proctoring and monitoring technology Proctorio, citing low usage after a return to in-person instruction post COVID-19 pandemic. CU Boulder is not the first university to experience student pushback (hear our discussion of the statement on Proctorio issued by the Union of Students in Ireland in episode 102).Behaviorism in Education: The Legacy of B.F. SkinnerIn this episode, we investigate the life and work of B.F. Skinner, the pioneering psychologist who transformed our understanding of behaviorism and left deep marks on classrooms, schools, and methods of instruction. Discover how Skinner's theories on behavior modification, reinforcement, and punishment continue to influence modern education and classroom management.Highlights:Early Life and Influences: Learn about Skinner's journey from aspiring writer to groundbreaking psychologist, influenced by the works of Ivan Pavlov and John B. Watson.Operant Conditioning: Understand the principles of operant conditioning and how Skinner's research with rats and pigeons laid the foundation for behaviorist approaches in education.The Skinner Box and Other Oddities and Experiments: Explore the development of the operant conditioning chamber, famously known as the "Skinner Box," and its role in studying animal behavior. Be sure to stick around for a discussion of… (checks notes…) war pigeons?Educational Impact: Join a discussion of how Skinner's theories have shaped modern educational practices, including the use of positive and negative reinforcement, token economies, and programmed instruction.Controversies and Criticisms: Delve into the ethical debates surrounding behaviorist techniques and their application in both educational and social contexts.Legacy in Education: Katie and Chelsea Reflect on Skinner's lasting impact on educational technology and teaching methodologies.Discussion Questions:Has Skinner's focus on observable and measurable behaviors had an overall positive or negative impact on formal educational systems?How much behavior modification is too much when it comes to classroom instruction, and what are the ethical implications of applying behaviorist principles in schools?With new research questioning the efficacy of extrinsic rewards, how do we reconcile Skinnerian approaches to motivation in modern education?Sources & Resources:Book about book bans banned by Florida school board | Books | The GuardianOklahoma Supreme Court rejects state education board's authority over public school libraries | AP Newshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/louisiana-to-become-first-state-to-require-that-the-ten-commandments-be-displayed-in-every-public-school-classroomWatch out Stanford. California is eyeing a new legacy admission ban | PoliticoCalifornia May Ban Legacy Admissions at Universities - The New York TimesA New National Student Organization Is Taking Aim At Legacy AdmissionsProctorio | Office of Information TechnologyStudents Are Pushing Back Against Proctoring Surveillance Apps | Electronic Frontier FoundationBiographical Information – B. F. Skinner FoundationProject Pigeon - WikipediaB.F. Skinner's Pigeon-Guided Rocket | SmithsonianUnderstanding Behavioral Psychology: the Skinner BoxBehaviourism | Classical & Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement & Shaping | BritannicaBehaviorism In PsychologyTHE IMPLICATION OF THE LEARNING THEORIES ON IMPLEMENTING E-LEARNING COURSESWhat Kind of Dog Was Pavlov's Dog? | SmithsonianPavlov, Watson, Skinner, And Behaviorism | Kate VotawB.F. Skinner Raised His Daughter in a Skinner Box? | Snopes.comMystery solved: We now know what happened to Little AlbertOperant Conditioning: What Is It and How It WorksReinforcement and Punishment – General PsychologyBehaviorism in Education: What Is Behavioral Learning Theory?Skinner's Behaviourism - New Learning OnlineOklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters orders schools to teach the BibleOklahoma schools head Ryan Walters: Teachers who won't teach Bible could lose licenseSkinner's Reinforcement Theory in the Classroom | Teaching ChannelWhy B.F. Skinner May Have Been The Most Dangerous Psychologist EverThe Engineered Student: On B. F. Skinner's Teaching Machine | The MIT Press Reader 

The formedanr president downplayed the threat of climate change, falsely claiming that the seas will rise over the next 400 years by just “one eighth of an inch.” Plus! ! Author Alan Gratz, who wrote the children's book Ban This Book, talks to Andy Levy about a campaign by Moms for Liberty and Ron DeSantis employees to take that title literally and ban his book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heroes by Alan GratzFrank worries constantly about all the bad things that could happen to him. To is family, to his friends, and everywhere he looks he sees potential disaster just waiting to happen. Until a real disaster does happen. Frank and his best friend, Stanley, find themselves in the middle of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Frank is left wondering if he can ever step up and do the right thing when it counts the most. Recommended for grades 7 and up. 

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Fecha de Grabación: Martes 6 de febrero de 2024. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: Decenas de artistas dejan la agencia Cadence Comic Art La enredada historia tras la identidad secreta del Hobgoblin El impacto de American Flagg, de Howard Chaykin El legado artístico y profesional de Bernard Krigstein Por donde empezar a leer los cómics de Flash (Wally West) Recomendaciones para leer Legion of Super-Heroes Comentario de cómics: Captain America: The Ghost Army, novela gráfica escrita por Alan Gratz y con arte de Brent Schoonover. (Scholastic) Comentario de series y películas: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, primera temporada de la serie basada en las novelas de Rick Riordan, adaptada por él mismo con Jonathan E Steinberg, y con las actuaciones de Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries y Aryan Simhadri. (Disney+) Argylle, comedia de acción y espionaje dirigida por Matthew Vaughn, con las actuaciones de Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena y Samuel L. Jackson. (Marv Studios/Universal Pictures) Pueden escuchar el podcast en este reproductor: Descarga Directa MP3 (Botón derecho del mouse y "guardar enlace como"). Peso: 109.7 MB; Calidad: 128 Kbps. El episodio tiene una duración de 1:59:52, y la canción de cierre es "Antonima" de El Caribefunk. Además de nuestras redes sociales (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), ahora tenemos una nueva forma de interactuar con nosotros: un servidor en Discord. Es un espacio para compartir recomendaciones, dudas, memes y más, y la conversación gira alrededor de muchos temas además de cómics, y es una forma más inmediata de mantenerse en contacto con Esteban y Alberto, así como con otros escuchas. ¡Únete a nuestro servidor en Discord! También tenemos un Patreon. Cada episodio del podcast se publica allí al menos 24 horas antes que en los canales habituales, y realizamos un especial mensual exclusivo para nuestros suscriptores en esa plataforma. Tú también puedes convertirte en uno de nuestros patreoncinadores™ con aportaciones desde 1 dólar, que puede ser cada mes, o por el tiempo que tú lo decidas, incluyendo aportaciones de una sola vez. También puedes encontrar nuestro podcast en los siguientes agregadores y servicios especializados: Comicverso en Spotify Comicverso en iVoox Comicverso en Apple Podcasts Comicverso en Google Podcasts Comicverso en Amazon Music Comicverso en Archive.org Comicverso en I Heart Radio Comicverso en Overcast.fm Comicverso en Pocket Casts Comicverso en RadioPublic Comicverso en CastBox.fm ¿Usas alguna app o servicio que no tiene disponible el podcast de Comicverso? En la parte alta de la barra lateral está el feed del podcast, el cual puedes agregar al servicio de tu preferencia. Nos interesa conocer opiniones y críticas para seguir mejorando. Si te gusta nuestro trabajo, por favor ayúdanos compartiendo el enlace a esta entrada, cuéntale a tus amigos sobre nuestro podcast, y recomiéndalo a quien creas que pueda interesarle. Deja tus comentarios o escríbenos directamente a comicverso@gmail.com

Can readers follow families in 1939, 1994, and 2015 as each one seeks to survive unbelievable circumstances in uncertain times? Alan Gratz gives us the chance in Refugee. We meet Josef and his family as they escape their homeland, Germany, and board the MS St. Louis heading for Cuba. Next, Isabel and her family board a small homemade boat built by their neighbors to travel to America. Their passage would have been refused if not for Isabel's fast-thinking. She sold her prized trumpet to buy gas for the journey. Lastly, Mahmoud and his family of four are exiting Syria as quickly as possible after their apartment building was bombed. Will his family make it to Germany? Follow each family in different decades with different dilemmas as they struggle to move forward while striving to stay together. Mahmoud tried to stay invisible until he discovered… “If you were invisible, the bad people couldn't hurt you, that was true. But the good people couldn't see you either.” Join Kate and Sheila as they dive into this beautiful weaving of three stories into a common thread of family, hope, and love. Please check out the Love Better podcast. It will enrich your life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loves-formula/id1662597316?i=1000627569498 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in Feburary 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read.FEATURED TITLES:Picture BooksThe Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. and Mr. MacLeod, out 2/6Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli, out 2/6The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris, out 2/6I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler, out 2/20Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris, out 2/27Middle GradeAcross So Many Seas by Ruth Behar, out 2/6Heroes by Alan Gratz, out 2/6The Liars Society by Alyson Gerber, out 2/6Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz, out 2/27GraphicsWildfuli by Kengo Kurimoto, out 2/6SPEED ROUND (Next in Series)Middle GradeCity Spies: Mission Manhattan by James Ponti, out 2/6Finally Heard by Kelly Yang, out 2/27Finding Bear by Hannah Gold, out 2/27The Last Bookwanderer by Anna James, out 2/27GraphicsWaverider (Amulet 9) by Kazu Kibuishi, out 2/6Eowulf: Of Monsters and Middle School by Mike Cavallaro, out 2/13The Love Report, Volume 2 by Beka and Maya, out 2/13Agents of SUIT: From Badger to Worse by John Patrick Green, out 2/20Wombats! Go to Wizard's Wharf by Maddie Frost, out 2/20Hilo: Rise of the Cat by Judd Winick, out 2/27Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.

Alan Gratz, #1 NY Times bestselling author of 19 novels and graphic novels for young readers, and Brent Schoonover, talented illustrator and comic book artist, join the show to discuss their graphic novel, Captain America: The Ghost Army! They discuss how they wove in both real-world history and plenty of Marvel back-story and Easter eggs into this WW2 tale. They share how they wrote and illustrated an all-ages tale featuring the horrors of war, killer ghosts, and teenage infatuation! Plus... Rick & Bob share stories of post-operation shenanigans... Connect with our guests Alan Gratz at ⁠www.alangratz.com and Brent Schoonover at www.brentschoonover.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/CapComicFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support

Part 2 (of 2) exploring this original graphic novel featuring a historical adventure set during WW2, where Cap & Bucky encounter a threat like none they've ever seen... a Ghost Army! Covering Chapters 5-8 panel by panel, Rick & Bob also discuss the horrifying realization about the Golden Girls, and Bob shares a real-life autopsy story... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/CapComicFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support

We explore this original graphic novel featuring a historical adventure set during WW2, where Cap & Bucky encounter a threat like none they've ever seen... a Ghost Army! Covering Chapters 1-4 panel by panel, Rick & Bob dive deep into this all-ages story featuring a classic Marvel villain Cap never faces! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/CapComicFans⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/message⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support

Refugee by Alan GratzJosef, Isabel and Mahmoud all have the same thing in common, even though they are separated by as much as seventy-six years. They are all fleeing their homelands because of awful things that are happening there.For Josef, his family is Jewish, and after his father is taken away and put in prison in Germany, Josef and his mother and little sister are worried they might never see him again. They are desperate to find a safe place, but is anyplace safe for them in the world?Recommended for grades 7 and up.

In this week's episode, host Margaret Walls talks with Becky Epanchin-Niell, an associate professor at the University of Maryland and a senior fellow at Resources for the Future. Epanchin-Niell discusses how climate change and human land and water use have accelerated the frequency and extent of saltwater intrusion, which is saltwater contamination in freshwater rivers, soils, and aquifers. Epanchin-Niell and Walls also talk about the implications of saltwater intrusion for coastal ecosystems, drinking water, and the agricultural sector. Epanchin-Niell's recent research examines how saltwater intrusion affects agricultural practices on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. References and recommendations: “The Spread and Cost of Saltwater Intrusion in the US Mid-Atlantic” by Pinki Mondal, Matthew Walter, Jarrod Miller, Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Keryn Gedan, Vishruta Yawatkar, Elizabeth Nguyen, and Katherine L. Tully; https://www.rff.org/publications/journal-articles/the-spread-and-cost-of-saltwater-intrusion-in-the-us-mid-atlantic/ “Coastal agricultural land use response to sea level rise and saltwater intrusion” by Rebecca S. Epanchin-Niell, Alexandra Thompson, Xianru Han, Jessica Post, Jarrod Miller, David Newburn, Keryn Gedan, and Kate Tully; https://econpapers.repec.org/paper/agsaaea22/335970.htm "The Invisible Flood: The Chemistry, Ecology, and Social Implications of Coastal Saltwater Intrusion" by Kate Tully, Keryn Gedan, Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Aaron Strong, Emily S. Bernhardt, Todd BenDor, Molly Mitchell, John Kominoski, Thomas E. Jordan, Scott C. Neubauer, and Nathaniel B Weston; https://www.rff.org/publications/journal-articles/invisible-flood-chemistry-ecology-and-social-implications-coastal-saltwater-intrusion/ “Two Degrees” by Alan Gratz; https://www.alangratz.com/writing/two-degrees/

On this week's Out d'Coup LIVE we bring you a pre-recorded interview with Joslyn Diffenbaugh. Joslyn is a 10th grade student at Kutztown Area High School. She is the founder of the Teen Banned Books club and an outspoken student advocate against book bans in her school district and school districts all around the region. This past spring, the Kutztown Area School District school board canceled a grant-funded, "One School, One Book," program that planned to read Alan Gratz's new book, Two Degrees. The reason? Because a few outspoken conservative parents didn't want students reading about climate change! We had Alan Gratz on this program to talk about the controversy and Joslyn had an opportunity to interview him at the Firefly Bookstore during his visit to Kutztown University for last year's Children's Literature Conference.  This interview was conducted on October 1, 2023 as a featured event during the PA Climate Convergence in Harrsiburg. Joslyn was supposed to interview Alan Gratz, but Alan unfortunately got COVID just a few days before the event. Karen Feridun from the PA Climate Convergence asked if I would be willing to step in and interview Joslyn. I was more than happy to step up. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. We're here for the fight and we need you. Become a patron for the price of a good beer once a month. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in the media. Become a patron for as little as $5/month by going to Patreon.com/RCPress.

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Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of nineteen novels for young readers. His 2017 novel, Refugee has spent more than four years on the New York Times bestseller list. 

Allies by Alan GratzEveryone had their reasons for being there that day. Whether it was to avenge people who had already died, to help fight for their country, settle an old score, or simply because they had volunteered, everyone had a story to tell as to how they had gotten to that spot. But what almost all of them could agree on, was how awful everything was turning out.Recommended for grades 7 and up. 

What's the maximum human lifespan? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly explore how to extend your longevity, the history of medicine, and how we can live better with author of Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, Dr. Peter Attia.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/medicine-3-0-extending-human-lifespan-with-dr-peter-attia/ Thanks to our Patrons Charles Macko, Richard S Buller, Jane Boltz, Chris Bickford, and Alan Gratz for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Sarka Na kopci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Brooks Books. Today I'll be reviewing an amazing book called 11 before 12. This is an amazing book about friendship and middle school.The featured author of the week is the amazing Alan Gratz. The author of many historical fiction books. You can email me at brooksbooks13@gmail.com for book recommendations or if you want a shout-out!Also, check out Brooks Books' new Instagram and Facebook. The link is in the PODCAST description.

This week we chat with Kelsey Madges, an Ohio middle school librarian and book lover. We talk about the highs and the lows of working in school libraries. If you're like us, it's been almost 40 years since you were a middle schooler and lots has changed for kids and the librarians who help them, such as the use of Chromebooks in classes and the current prevalence of book bans. But Kelsey is a book lover and supporter through and through. In fact she admits that she enjoys almost everything she reads. In this episode, we also cover how we feel about book quotes, why letter writing is still important, and what Carrie should have tattooed on her body. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen 2- Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison   3- Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney   4- Graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier   5- Refugee by Alan Gratz   6- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz   7- Books by Paula Chase   8- Books by Matt Christopher    9- Books by Mike Lupica and Kwame Alexander   10- Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins   11- Harry Potter series by JK Rowling   12- Babysitter Club graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan    13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo   14- Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo   15- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate   16- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate   17- The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate   18- The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas   19- Books by Coleen Hoover   20- Forever by Judy Blume   21- Books by Stephen King   22- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir   23- The Martian by Andy Weir   24- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd   25- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant   27- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel   28- A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle   29- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate   30- Women Talking by Miriam Toews   31- The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill   Broadway Theater shows mentioned—   1- Come From Away 

This week I welcome Alan Gratz to the show. We'll be talking about his latest #1 New York Times bestselling young adult novel, Two Degrees and the controversy over the Kutztown Area School District's canceling their "One Book, Once School" middle school program that was set to read Two Degrees. Why did they cancel reading his book? It's a familiar story of right-wing extremism infecting our schools. Right-wing members on the school board and in the community objected to reading a book that accepted the reality and the threats posed by climate change.  On April 15th, Gratz will be one of the Featured Speakers at the 25th Annual Kutztown University Children's Literature Conference. In the wake of the decision by the Kutztown Area School District to cancel their "One School, One Book" program, he made extra time to meet with the community while in town. He will be doing two events at Firefly Bookstore in Kutztown on April 15th as well. At the evening event, he will be interviewed by Joslyn Diffenbaugh, founder of the local Teen Banned Book Club. Details for the events can be found on Firefly Bookstore's Facebook page and through the links in the show notes.  Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for young readers, including Two Degrees, Captain America: The Ghost Army, Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies, Prisoner B-3087, and Ban This Book. A Knoxville, Tennessee native, Alan is now a full-time writer living in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Learn more about him online at www.alangratz.com. LINKS: Alan Gratz's home page: https://www.alangratz.com/about/ Get Two Degrees at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781338735673 Firefly Bookstore events on April 15: https://bit.ly/40nVH4m Article: "In Kutztown schools, the right's culture warriors block a book on climate change," by Will Bunch, The Philadelphia Inquirer: https://bit.ly/3Kk3ACR Article: "Kutztown One Book, One School literacy program halted after outcry over book's focus on climate change," by Lisa Mitchell, The Reading Eagle: https://bit.ly/3ZMzywI Kutztown Organized for Educational Excellence (KOFEE): https://www.kofee.info/ You can support this show by becoming a patron for as little as $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/rcpress.  Don't Let Paul Martino & Friends Buy Our Schools and push extremist politics in our community. Raging Chicken has teamed up with LevelField to launch a truly community-rooted PAC to invest in organizing, support local and state-wide progressive candidates, and unmask the toxic organizations injecting our communities with right-wing extremism. We're putting small-dollar donations to work to beat back the power of Big Money.  You can get more information and drop your donation at  https://ragingchicken.levelfield.net/. Join our Discord to continue the conversation all week long: https://discord.gg/BnjRNz3u  

Frank Murphy is joined by Teresa Brittain, executive director of Friends of Literacy. Frank will emcee the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame induction ceremony on March 24, 2023. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of Literacy. Buy tickets to the awards gala at https://www.etwriters.org/awards-gala.html  Teresa also makes glass beads and teaches bead-making classes each Fall at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.  The Writers Hall of Fame ceremony used to be a luncheon. Some of the adults who learned to read at Friends of Literacy would read their essays aloud. There is now a separate event to honor the students. The Writers Hall of Fame gala is now an evening event with readings and performances by past inductees.  This year's gala will feature music performances by Scott Miller and R. B. Morris and readings by writers Alan Gratz, Linda Parsons, and Michael Knight. This year's inductees are Catherine Landis, Betsy Pickle, Donna Doyle, Steve Wildsmith, Todd Steed, Charlie Daniel, ​Robert Cumming, and ​Ashlee Latimer. The posthumous inductees are the Everly Brothers, Brandon Gibson, Duncan Mansfield, Vic Weals, and L.E. White.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including the new long-sleeve Body Farm t-shirt.  Frank compliments Teresa for the well-written script at the Writers Hall of Fame gala. He says that anyone could read the script but he's really there to smooth over any unexpected hiccups.  Frank recalls a time he was told to “stick to the script” at a teen talent show but he had to ignore the instructions and improvise when something went wrong.  Friends of Literacy has expanded its mission to serve children as well as adults. They provide tutoring in reading, provide books to children, and teach parents to become reading coaches for their kids. There are many children who don't know how to hold or use a book.  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

Welcome to this week's Out d'Coup LIVE. This week I welcome Robyn Underwood to the show. Robyn leads KOFEE - Kutztown Organized for Educational Excellence which formed to push back against rising extremism on the Kutztown Area School District. The KASD middle school was planning on reading Alan Gratz's book, Two Degrees as part of their "One Book, One School" program. Two Degrees centers around the lives of four middle-school students struggling to survive disasters brought on by climate change. Right-wing members of the school board and the community didn't want students to read about climate change, so the superintendent canceled the program. We'll talk about the impact of extremism on Kutztown's middle-school and the work of KOFEE to take back their schools. Robyn Undersood has a BSc and PhD in entomology (study of insects) and specialize in honey bee research. She is the Mom of two kids who have been in the district their whole lives and are now in the high school. Robyn hesitantly began acting as an activist when she saw things she did not like happening at school board meetings. Now she leads KOFEE (Kutztown Organized for Educational Excellence). LINKS: Check out KOFEE's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/KOFEE.kasd KOFEE's main webpage: https://www.kofee.info/ Learn about the canceling of KASD's "One Book, One School" program: https://bit.ly/3kgPtnb Will Bunch's article on KASD's canceling of "One Book, One School": https://bit.ly/3Kk3ACR You can support this show by becoming a patron for as little as $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/rcpress. Don't Let Paul Martino & Friends Buy Our Schools and push extremist politics in our community. Raging Chicken has teamed up with LevelField to launch a truly community-rooted PAC to invest in organizing, support local and state-wide progressive candidates, and unmask the toxic organizations injecting our communities with right-wing extremism. We're putting small-dollar donations to work to beat back the power of Big Money.  You can get more information and drop your donation at  https://ragingchicken.levelfield.net/ Join our Discord to continue the conversation all week long: https://discord.gg/BnjRNz3u  

Fire. Ice. Flood. Three climate disasters.Four kids fighting for their lives.Akira is riding her horse in the California woods when a wildfire sparks—and grows scarily fast. How can she make it to safety when there are flames everywhere?Owen and his best friend, George like spotting polar bears on the snowy Canadian tundra. But when one bear gets way too close for comfort, do the boys have any chance of surviving?Natalie hunkers down at home as a massive hurricane barrels toward Miami. When the floodwaters crash into her house, Natalie is dragged out into the storm—with nowhere to hide.Akira, Owen, George, and Natalie are all swept up in the devastating effects of climate change. They are also connected in ways that will shock them—and could alter their destinies forever.

NEWS!   Back for another week of comic book conversations and quarrels. Mike D tries to make his catchphrase for the show stick while Vargas and Greg discuss eBay price fixing. Greg comes STACKED with breaking comic book news on his sheet of paper and Mike D revisits some first issues from the previous month.    COMICS!    Greg read: Immortal Sergeant #1 on Image Comics written by JOE KELLY and drawn by KEN NIIMURA White Savior on Dark Horse Comics by Scott Burman and Eric Nguyen Vargas read: Captain America: The Ghost Army by Alan Gratz and Brent Schoonover OTHER TOPICS!   Double Greg. Gem Mint. Slabbed Silver. Werewolf CGC. Make An Offer. Mother's Milk. Looney Tunes. Gas Station Woes. A Good Reed. Merch. Try That Again. Patreon. CLZ. Games and Junk. Will They Won't They For more First Issue Club goodness: Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/firstissueclub Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FirstIssueClub/posts  firstissueclub.com

0:00 SEG 1 Author Brad Meltzer talks about his book ‘The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill' 17:02 SEG 2 Brad talks about what fans can expect at his book signing at the Jewish Community Center on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. (https://bradmeltzer.com/) 27:00 SEG 3 Writer Alan Gratz and artist Brent Schoonover talk about their graphic novel ‘Captain America: The Ghost Army' 42:50 SEG 4 Alan and Brent talk about the age of fans that come to their events (https://www.alangratz.com/writing/captain-america-the-ghost-army/) (https://www.brentschoonover.com/) Thanks to our sponsors Marcus Theatres (https://www.marcustheatres.com/), Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), and Bug's Comics and Games (https://bugscomicsandgames.com/) Amazon Affiliate Link - http://bit.ly/geektome Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website - http://geektomeradio.com/ Podcast - https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/geektomeradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall/support

A young Captain America and Bucky Barnes run headfirst into a World War II ghost army! Learn more from the writer and illustrator of Captain America: Ghost Army. Plus, Ryan and Lorraine celebrate the Queen of Wakanda herself, Angela Bassett, and her huge Golden Globes win! And we have a brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as we hurtle towards the premiere next month!!News – 02:09Interview w/ Alan Gratz and Brent Schoonover – 12:04Community – 46:30

Comic Reviews: Marvel Captain America: Ghost Army OGN by Alan Gratz, Brent Schoonover Joe Fixit 1 by Peter David, Yildiray Cinar, Dee Cunniffe, Matt Milla Scarlet Witch 1 by Steve Orlando, Sara Pichelli, Elisabetta D'Amico, Matt Wilson Shang-Chi: Master of the Ten Rings 1 by Gene Luen Yang, Michael Yg, Erick Arciniega, Protobunker Infinity Comics Alligator Loki 16 by Alyssa Wong, Robert Quinn, Pete Pantazis Love Unlimited 31: Karma in Love 1 by Trung Le Nguyen Image Scotch McTiernan's Holiday Party by Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn, Scott Koblish Dark Horse Star Wars: Tales From the Rancor Pit by Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire, Juan Samu, Andy Duggan, Rafael Perez, Jamilya Zulpikarova, Roman Stevens, DJ Chavis Boom Mosely 1 by Rob Guillory, Sam Lotfi, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Ablaze Children of the Black Sun 1 by Dario Sicchio, Letizia Cadonici, Segala Dynamite Purgatori Must Die 1 by Ray Fawkes, Alvaro Sarraseca, Salvatore Aiala AWA Trojan 1 by Daniel Kraus, Laci Lesko, Marco Lesko Ray's OGN Corner of the Week: The Hidden Witch by Molly Knox Ostertag Additional Reviews: Reckless: Destroy All Monsters News: Michael Giacchino's first feature movie announced, Lanzing/Kelly/Walker on Guardians of the Galaxy, Wednesday renewed Trailers: Renfield Comics Countdown: Spider-Man 4 by Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, John Dell, Andrew Hennessy, Edgar Delgado Radiant Pink 2 by Meghan Camarena, Melissa Flores, Emma Kubert, Rebecca Nalty Dark Knights of Steel 9 by Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri, Arif Prianto Fantastic Four 3 by Ryan North, Iban Coello, Jesus Aburtov Stillwater 17 by Chip Zdarsky, Mike Spicer Batman 131 by Chip Zdarsky, Miguel Mendonca, Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, Tomeu Morey, Roman Stevens Avengers 64 by Jason Aaron, Javier Garron, David Curiel It's Only Teenage Wasteland 2 by Curt Pires, Jacoby Salcedo, Mark Dale Gotham City Year One 4 by Tom King, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, Jordie Bellaire Joe Fixit 1 by Peter David, Yildiray Cinar, Dee Cunniffe, Matt Milla

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

In this reflective discussion, Alan and Ransom mull the nature of nostalgia in the digital age, compare early video games and explain how to find your way to a story through detailed research.  You'll also learn about the Ghost Army. Seriously.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

We're back with the second half of our illuminating talk with author Alan Gratz about Star Trek 2009!Follow Alan on Twitter and get his new books "Two Degrees" and "Captain America: The Ghost Army!"http://www.twitter.com/alangratzhttps://www.alangratz.com/writing/two-degrees/Learn the story behind your favorite Trek episodes with BackTrekking!http://www.twitter.com/backtrekkingSay HELLO to us on Facebook and Twitter and the Just Enough Trope Discord!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttps://discord.gg/WVvCHVWqzfBuy us a Slusho on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodhttps://ko-fi.com/E1E01M2UASubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Alan Gratz is the New York Times bestselling author of 18 novels for young readers, including Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies, Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065, and Ban This Book. His latest novel, Two Degrees, puts climate change front and center as four different kids navigate the threats of global warming. He joins Nate on this episode to talk about the science behind the book. No spoilers episode: https://on.soundcloud.com/oYW8g Learn more: https://www.alangratz.com/writing/two-degrees/ Music on this episode comes from Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions. Our theme song was composed by Jeff, Dan, and Theresa Brooks.

We're gonna set it straight, this neonate film series of all new Trek adventure with our ill communication about Star Trek 2009!New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz returns to the show this week to talk about the film series that turned Trek into a blockbuster and introduced a whole new generation to the adventures of Kirk and crew. When Romulus is destroyed at the end of the 24th century, the vengeful Nero is thrown into an alternate 23rd century, where his rampage takes the life of George Kirk. Now, George's son Jim will have to overcome his personal flaws and realize his destiny to take command of the USS Enterprise to save Earth and the Federation!As the TNG series of films wound down at the box office, Paramount returned to a question that had plagued the studio for over 20 years: "How could you ever recast Captain Kirk?" To finally answer that question, they turned to genre tv and film wunderkind JJ Abrams to give the familiar characters and world of Star Trek a makeover for the new millennium. The result was a zippy and stylish film that eschewed almost 50 years of continuity to instead boil the characters of Kirk, Spock, et al. to their essential qualities. The result was a reinvigoration of the Trek film franchise and a welcoming of the often niche property into the fraternity of cinematic popcorn blockbusters. In the first half of our conversation about Star Trek 2009, we talk about the process behind reimagining the franchise for a new audience, interfacing with nostalgia, the "Wars-ening" of Star Trek, the previous attempts to reboot the franchise, Abrams as a director, the film's exemplary casting, and the importance of a memorable score.We also discuss built-in doomscrolling, Medea Goes to Qo'nos, spacing in comfort, avoiding "the chompers", rotoscoping Spock, wife vs. Spielberg, the Raimi Trek that never was, mining torpedoes, missing Remans, replicator questions, the lonely French horn in space, a different kind of cantina scene, the Shatnerverse, Kirk's "Maverick moment", and 721 lens flares!Reverse the curse!Follow Alan on Twitter and get his new book "Two Degrees"!http://www.twitter.com/alangratzhttps://www.alangratz.com/writing/two-degrees/Learn the story behind your favorite Trek episodes with BackTrekking!http://www.twitter.com/backtrekkingSay HELLO to us on Facebook and Twitter and the Just Enough Trope Discord!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttps://discord.gg/WVvCHVWqzfBuy us a Slusho on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodhttps://ko-fi.com/E1E01M2UASubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

In this episode, Tori and Nicole return to Worth Reading Wednesdays with a special guest! Aaliyah from the circulation desk discusses the books she has been reading since joining the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System staff. Nicole and Tori provide updates of their own about new library initiatives, summer library programs, and more! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: The Blacker the Berry by Wallace Thurman; The Nephilim and the Pyramid of the Apocalypse by Patrick Heron; The Book of Night Women by Marlon James; Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James; An American Marriage by Tayari Jones; The Songbook of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon; A Lowcountry Bride by Preslaysa Williams; Seven Days in June by Tia Williams; The Accidental Diva by Tia Williams; The Me You Love in the Dark by Skottie Young, art by Jorge Corona; Locke & Key Netflix show; Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection edited by Hope Nicholson; Fable by Adrienne Young; Namesake by Adrienne Young; Ban This Book by Alan Gratz; From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler by E.L. Konigsburg; Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume; Library Patrons Try to Ban Books That Aren't There NBC article;

This week's guest, Alan Gratz, is the New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels for young readers, including Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies,Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065, and Ban This Book. As always, this episode also features snacks, lazy words, riddles, and more nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim & Taylor discuss Alan Gratz's bestselling middle grade novel Ground Zero. Tune in to hear them discuss whether or not children would enjoy it, the pros and cons of a child reading it, possible ideas for use in the classroom, and recommend further reading as well! Skip to 23:10 if you've read the book already and don't need to hear our summary of the novel. 

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning author, Alan Gratz. We'll discuss his new social thriller geared for middle grade readers, Two Degrees that will release on October 4th as well as his new graphic novel, Captain America: The Ghost Army that will release January 2023! Unwind with Alan as he shares his writing and research process, love of history, Marvel, RPG gaming, libraries and more! For more information about Alan, visit his website at https://www.alangratz.com/. Stay safe and read my friend. It's good for you! #AlanGratz #Libraries #NWRLS #HMCPL #WritingProcess #TwoDegrees #ClimateChange #Author #CaptainAmerica #Refugee #Allies #RPG #AdmiralAckbar #historicalfiction #Scholastic #graphicnovels

Today my old friend and now middle school teacher Amanda Daughtery joins us to discuss Projek 1065, a book she suggested earlier this year. This is an excellent read for WW2 buffs and reluctant middle school readers. Alan Gratz does a beautiful job of blending history and fiction in this story of an Irish family working as spies in Berlin. You won't be able to put it down! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recapbookchat/message

Hello! This week I'm reviewing Ban this Book by Alan Gratz. I LOVE this book and it's definitely in my list of top 15 favorite books. It's amazing. Amy Anne Ollinger used to be quiet and shy until her favorite book in the whole wide world is BANNED at her school library. In fact, there's a whole list of banned books! Amy Anne decides to rebel and starts a banned books locker library, but things soon get out of hand! Amy Anne never wanted to get in trouble, but she doesn't want people censoring the books she chooses to read! Email me at: theseriesreview13@gmail.com. Enjoy and have a great week!  Send me a voice message at https://anchor.fm/riya-b13-message  This week's challenge: read a summery book and tell me what it's about.

Books shouldn't be banned, and that's what this book is all about! Ban This Book, by Alan Gratz, tells the story of Amy Anne, a fourth grader brave enough to stand up for the right to read. It will bring out the activist in all of us! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ellie-mano/message

In the second episode of this series with Alan Gratz, Alan tells Julie about two of his upcoming titles. Captain America: The Ghost Army is his upcoming graphic novel, and Two Degrees is the latest in his series of social thrillers released with Scholastic, a middle-grade prose novel about climate change. Julie and Alan discuss the importance of Ban This Book, Alan's title that came out in 2016 and has proved (unfortunately) somewhat prescient. To be a free and open society, argues Alan, we must have books on the shelves that we don't like. Purchase Ask a Librarian merch here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Gratz has been putting fictional children in danger since 2006. In this episode, the first of two, Alan joins Julie to talk about the winding road he traveled to writing social thrillers – compelling page-turners that also say something about the world in which children are growing up – and why he's convinced of the importance of directness, even when he's presenting hard events and truths to middle-grade readers.Purchase Ask a Librarian merch here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be sure to follow and connect with Alan on Twitter - @AlanGratz Check out Alan's favorite hometown book store and the place to order signed copies from Alan himself! https://www.malaprops.com/ You can also check out Alan's books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/39qLrCX