Podcast appearances and mentions of annie ward

Annie Ward sits down with Jose and Pastor of Spiritual Formation Bob Maas to close out the "P.R.A.Y." series, specifically looking at what it means to yield.

When the R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg in April of 1912, about 250 of the 1300 passengers were from the United States.  While people with well-known names like Strauss, Guggenheim, Astor, and Widener were aboard the ship, it was primarily the women and children who were saved.   Six men and six women of Laurel Hill were among the passengers.  All of the women survived.  It is their stories we tell of in this episode of All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories. I will tell of other oceanic disasters and give you the basic information about the Titanic.   Fellow Laurel Hill Guide Lora Lewis will tell you about Eleanor Elkins Widener Rice and Charlotte Cardeza, two rich and powerful women who became legendary.  Lora will also briefly cover Charlotte's maid Annie Ward, also interred at Laurel Hill West. Young taphophile Savanna Fisher wanted to tell you about her favorite women onboard, Lily Potter and her daughter Olive. I will tell you about Gretchen Longley, who had gone to Europe with two aunts in order to select her wedding wardrobe.  The sinking delayed her marriage by a year.

Taylor and Jose are joined by Annie Ward to discuss Sunday's message about Personal Responsibility.

Send us a Text Message.Join Ed as he spends some quality time with Annie Ward, located practically on the set for "Under the Cherry Moon", Annie shares growing up in Liverpool, her favorite Prince albums and songs, and her work assisting with Duane Tudahl's "Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions: 1984-1985" and "Prince and the Parade/Sign O The Times Era Studio Sessions: 1985-1986" books.Support the Show.

Host Mark Ablett is joined by Annie Ward and Rebekah Batt of Pump Court to consider the latest rule changes to encourage NCDR in the Family Court. Annie and Rebekah bring different perspectives, Annie being an arbitrator, Rebekah being at the coalface with cases that ought to explore NCDR but frequently do not due to (misplaced?) costs concerns. The podcast considers how the new rules have applied so far, what further changes might be made and the different forms of NCDR available. Recent cases, e.g. NA v LA [2024] EWFC 113, have made clear that issues such as non-disclosure will not make a case in and of itself unsuitable for NCDR and practitioners need to be aware of Form FM5 and the court's ability to adjourn proceedings for NCDR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie Ward, Director of Operations at Aether Brewing, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive as Queensland's biggest and quirkiest independent brewers prepare to come together this weekend for the annual GABS Festival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En nuestro Ep. 225 Megan y El Watcher hablan sobre el estreno del "Trailer" de la película "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023), "Hocus Pocus 2" (2022), "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" (2022), "Amsterdam" (2022), el octavo episodio de "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" (2022) y las últimas Películas y Series de Televisión que han visto en el segmento "Wachin' con Wacho", el libro "The Lying Club" escrito por Annie Ward en el segmento "Book Rewind" y conversan sobre la película "Bros" (2022). ¡Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestro Patreon! Visita: https://www.patreon.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Twitter! Visita: https://twitter.com/CultSecuencial ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial ¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial ¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/support

Creating your own curriculum gives you more flexibility, including the ability to create assignments that are hands-on and relevant to your students. But as with any process, there are pros and cons. In this episode, we're joined by Amanda Murphy and Annie Ward, who share their experiences with curriculum design and offer advice on where to begin when embarking on this process.

Recorded Monday, August 15, 2022 Book talk begins at 20:00   2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL Mother Bear Chatter Thread Mother Bear FO Thread   12 in 22 Chatter Thread   Lambtown 2022   Virtual get-together Zoom   On Episode 252, we will have Sarah Fain, TV writer, knitter and spinner with us!     KNITTING   Tracie finished:   1.  Mother Bears 287 - 290 2. Tracie's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer, using Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper   Barb finished: 1.  Mother Bear #261 & 262 2.  Barb's Bankhead hat #19 by Susie Gorlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Goth Kitty colorway 3.  Test Knit for Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal Handprint in the Springfield colorway Tracie continues to work on: Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy   Tracie cast on: Cinna Top by Ksenia Naidyon, in 5 colors of Alchemy Silken Straw   Barb continues to work on: 1.  That's My Jam by Steve Fegert - using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts 2.  Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway   Barb has cast on: 1.  Hot Springs Willow Hat by NichKnit Designs, using Berroco Vintage Worsted, in the Yukon Green colorway 2.  Polobello tee by Josee Paquin using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in the Sloop colorway   BOOKS Tracie read: 1.  Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau - 5 stars 2.  The Silent Quarry by Cheryl Rees-Price - 2.5 stars 3.  The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe - 4.5 stars 4.  The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey - 4.5 stars 5. For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb and the Murder that Shocked Chicago by Simon Baatz - 3 stars   Barb read: 1.   Beyond the Crushing Waves by Lilly Mirren - 4 stars 2.  The Lying Club by Annie Ward - 3.5 stars 3.  In Her Eyes by Sarah Alderson - 3 stars 4.  The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman - 4 stars   Tracie recommends Get Organized With The Home Edit on Netflix  

In Part 2 of an incredible conversation with Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention, the rubber hits the road as Stephanie and Annie bring the research alive and give practical advice for making a difference for students. In the conversation in Part 1, they defined “reading volume” and discussed “tabling the labels” that become self-fulfilling prophecies for striving readers. Dr. Jackson highlights the book for its readability and for the depth of research presented in an easily readable format that underpins the work. If nothing else, when a superhero like Dav Pilkey, author of the Captain Underpants books, writes and illustrates the introduction, you know that you are in for fun. EdLeaders are instructional leaders who are charged with making decisions daily about the teaching and learning taking place in classrooms, schools, and school districts. "Children learn to read by reading and need access to books they want to read; time to read; and loving, knowledgeable teachers who trust them as powerful learners and know how to build on their strengths. An affirming approach rooted in love yields powerful results and turns striving readers into thriving readers." - Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention. Stephanie Harvey is co-author of numerous books for teachers, including Strategies that Work, and Inquiry Illuminated. Her many resources co-authored with Anne Goudvis include The Comprehension Toolkit series, Short Nonfiction for American History, and a wide range of classroom videos. An elementary and special education teacher for 18 years, Stephanie currently serves as a literacy consultant to schools and districts around the world. She specializes in comprehension, content literacy, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, striving learners, and the role of passion and wonder in teaching and learning. As a teacher first and foremost, Stephanie relishes learning and savors any time spent in classrooms working with kids.Annie Ward is Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the Mamaroneck Public Schools in Westchester County, NY. Prior to that, she was a Local Instructional Superintendent for the New York City Department of Education, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Ridgewood, NJ, Public Schools, and a middle school English teacher. She is in this work every single day and offers practical insight into bringing to scale positive growth in literacy for every single student.As the amazing poet, Maya Angelou, wrote, “The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving, with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” She must have been watching a teacher as she wrote this. 

EdLeaders are instructional leaders who are charged with making decisions daily about the teaching and learning taking place in classrooms, schools, and school districts. "Children learn to read by reading and need access to books they want to read; time to read; and loving, knowledgeable teachers who trust them as powerful learners and know how to build on their strengths. An affirming approach rooted in love yields powerful results and turns striving readers into thriving readers." - Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention. Stephanie Harvey is co-author of numerous books for teachers, including Strategies that Work, and Inquiry Illuminated. Her many resources co-authored with Anne Goudvis include The Comprehension Toolkit series, Short Nonfiction for American History, and a wide range of classroom videos. An elementary and special education teacher for 18 years, Stephanie currently serves as a literacy consultant to schools and districts around the world. She specializes in comprehension, content literacy, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, striving learners, and the role of passion and wonder in teaching and learning. As a teacher first and foremost, Stephanie relishes learning and savors any time spent in classrooms working with kids.Annie Ward is Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the Mamaroneck Public Schools in Westchester County, NY. Prior to that, she was a Local Instructional Superintendent for the New York City Department of Education, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Ridgewood, NJ, Public Schools, and a middle school English teacher. She is in this work every single day and offers practical insight into bringing to scale positive growth in literacy for every single student.As the amazing poet, Maya Angelou, wrote, “The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving, with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” She must have been watching a teacher as she wrote this. 

I interview David Baldacci about his latest books “Mercy” and “Dream Town” plus I review “The Lying Club” by Annie Ward, “Roaring Girls” by Holly Kyte, “Old Friends” by Felicity Everett and “Crimson” by Niviaq Korneliussen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's special guest is Mercedes' work bestie, Annie Ward! Mercedes and Annie talk transitioning from the big apple to the nation's capital, finding happiness in the corporate world and of course - the importance of having a work best friend.

Mike and Jacob talk with Annie Ward about her experience working on cruise ships.

It's our first ever live episode! Recorded in front of a live studio audience on Mother's Day 2021 as a part of the Bake Your Own Amazing Bagels live demo, Jacob and Annie bring you the stunning and mysterious origin behind "mum's the word".

Whoa mama, it's our Mother's Day episode! And we're hitting you with a couple of pregnancy-related expressions, "up the duff" and "knocked up". Two expressions for the price of one podcast! You never thought you could be so lucky!

Jacob and Annie heard this phrase come up when talking to one of their many British friends, and Jacob had no idea what it meant! Isn't it great when these things come up organically? Let's get to the bottom of who this Riley guy is and why someone might want his life. Also, as a bonus: What a Ledge!

Sorry for the break, but we're back! Annie used this word in conversation the other day, so Jacob insisted to not know the origin of it until the podcast. Hopefully you learn a little something!

This one is about manners and gender! Kind of. Annie used this phrase recently and Jacob had never heard it before, so we're gonna talk about it! Do you have rude jerks in your life who are kinda sexist? Then this is a good one to have in your back pocket.

It's a food episode! Annie is particularly a fan of this one, so we decided to cover it, and Jacob likes beans, so we talk about beans a bit too. This episode is chock full of tasty British culture!

A fun time at the playground for sure! Jacob and Annie discovered another British phrase organically this week, so obviously it's time to podcast about it. Learn every possible definition of "roundabout" and the most likely origin of this fun and useful term.

Jacob takes the reins again in this episode, concerning a phrase mired in mystery and cloaked in suspicion. Lots of theories. Pick your favorite! Also Annie and Jacob talk about British to American TV remakes. Not a lot. Just a little.

BECAUSE I DEMANDED IT! After wondering about the origins of this term a couple weeks ago, we finally sat down to find out why the center of a target is called a "bull's eye"! It's another role reversal where Jacob does the digging and Annie does the pondering. The answer will likely surprise you! Also we talk a lot about the movie Toy Story 2.

Yes, we're actually doing it! The phrase we utter in literally every episode of this show is getting its own episode! Both Brits and Americans have called the Atlantic Ocean "the pond" for donkey's years (callback!) and in this episode Jacob and Annie get to the bottom of why. Globe-spanning slang that about literally spanning the globe! How about it! (Also we talk about Mad Men a little bit.)

It's our 2020 Year-End Special! At the end of this mess of a year, we discuss the term "pig's ear". You'll see why when we get into it. Happy New Year, everybody!

It's our Christmas episode! And we spend the entire time discussing a different holiday. Annie explains Boxing Day to Jacob in this episode: the origin, meaning, and traditions of the largely British celebration. Featuring another extended discussion of the Dickens Christmas Fair! Merry Christmas, everyone!

This is an exclamation! A very weird and different expression, Jacob and Annie deduce what "giddy" means, why it applies to aunts, and how this expression became successful. Listen to it with your aunt!

Be honest: you've been wondering about this one. This oft-repeated phrase is used to mock and imitate British accents hundreds of times a day, and it's often used incorrectly. Annie and Jacob get down to the actual meaning behind the word as well as other words used in a similar context. And if you think we're not gonna talk about cereal, brother, you got another thing coming.

Get in there, lads! This one's about the word bung, and various permutations! Annie tells Jacob how she's used it, along with a few definitions she's never heard before. For fans of 1990s MTV animation, this one will be mind-blowing! (It's for everyone else, too.)

Thanks for listening, everybody! As a thank you to our listeners, we're talking about saying thank you! We break down various expressions used to express thanks in the UK, culminating in one of the most popular British expressions of all: Cheers. Ta!

Another American expression! Jacob does the research and informs Annie about this expression, all about humiliation and dietary restriction. You're gonna learn something!

What is gorm? Find out here! Annie uses this phrase all the time, but Jacob has no idea what it is, so let's get into it!

It's another idiom! In an episode rife with political meaning and intrigue, Jacob and Annie discuss the ways different cultures interpret the concept of "the camel's nose," which speaks to granting permission to advantage. Which interpretation is your favorite? Plus: conkers!

Six different definitions, all within the same theme, and even with the same origin?? What a concept! Even if you only know one or two, Jacob and Annie still hit you with some new fun intel on this term. If your name is Nick, you may find this one annoying. Plus: Looney Tunes content!

It's our first American expression! In a stunning twist, Jacob did the research and Annie does the responding for this phrase we discovered in our earlier Full Monty episode. Observe the changing of roles and be amazed!

You know the feeling. That pit in your stomach. That gruesome sorrow. Jacob and Annie provide a couple examples of what it means to be absolutely gutted.

Did you know this phrase predates the 1997 film? Jacob sure didn't! Annie informs Jacob of the various possible origins of this phrase. Warning: may contain audio-only references to human nudity.

We're back! After a sorta hiatus, Jacob and Annie return to analyze one of our most popular idioms to date: getting off scot free. Many people believe they know the source of this one, and we debunk a few of the wrong ones before we get to the real deal.

Is it pride? Is it pleasure? Is it possibly actually a bad thing? Jacob and Annie uncover the meaning behind this popular British expression, which has nothing to do with the Dickens Christmas Fair.

The following panel deals with negative character story arcs. Annie’s sophomore novel and first psychological thriller BEAUTIFUL BAD was published by Harper Collins/Park Row books in March, 2019. Annie received a BA in English Lit with an emphasis in Creative Writing from UCLA and an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute. While studying at AFI, she sold her first short screenplay to MTV/ BFCS Productions. Starring Adam Scott, STRANGE HABIT became a Grand Jury Award Winner at the Aspen Film Festival and a Sundance Festival Official Selection. After film school, Annie moved to Eastern Europe to work for Fodor Travel Guides, covering regions of Spain and Bulgaria. She remained in Bulgaria for five years spanning a civilian uprising and government overthrow. The novel THE MAKING OF JUNE, which Annie wrote with the Bulgarian revolution and Balkan crisis as its backdrop was sold to Penguin Putnam and published to critical acclaim in 2002. During Annie’s five years in the Balkans she received a Fulbright Scholarship, taught at the University of Sofia, and script doctored eight screenplays for Nu-Image, an Israeli/American film company that produced a number of projects in Bulgaria for the SyFy Channel. She was later the recipient of an Escape to Create artist residency. ​She lives in Kansas City, Kansas with her family. https://www.annie-ward.com/ https://www.birdscoffeecompany.com/coffees/legends-of-tabletop-legendary-brew Use Code Legends10 to get 10% off your order https://www.patreon.com/legendsoftabletop Theme music created by Brett Miller http://www.brettmillermusic.net/

This is one you don't want to be! Learn what it means to be manky (and why you don't wanna be) in this new episode from Jacob and Annie.

In a world of lies, who can you trust? Jacob and Annie, I hope! We break down three different possible origins of this cute and common expression, including at least two you'd never expect. If you like it, leave a review!

We did a second Alice in Wonderland episode! Much more obscure than the previous one, this time we talk about how the English county of Cheshire applies to cats, and why this might cause them to grin (and disappear). Tell your friends!

We're doing an arc! Jacob and Annie dissect the origin of the phrase "mad as a hatter", which predates Lewis Carroll using it in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Where did the phrase come from? How did it come to mean what it means? Why hatters? Find out here! (There will be another Alice phrase next week.)

This episode is about bog standard, but it isn't bog standard. Does that make sense? It will when you hear what bog standard means. It really BOGgles the mind.

You don't want to get shirty with Jacob and Annie! You can try, but it's not a good idea! Find out how to avoid such a horrible circumstance in our first requested episode!

What could this one possibly mean? It makes a lot more sense in retrospect! Jacob and Annie crack the shell on this one, old-school style.

Today we discuss the term donkey's years! Or is it donkey's ears? This one is mired in mystery and conflicting origins, but one thing's for sure: we talk a lot about donkeys.

Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Have you ever disrupted a romantic rendezvous? Then you might have been playing the gooseberry! Jacob and Annie get into the origins of this term, as well as international equivalents of playing the third wheel from around the world.

Banter is a vital part of British humor. Taking the mickey is a part of that! Learn what taking the mickey means, where it comes from, and how it ties into the unique tradition of cockney rhyming slang. Jacob and Annie break it all down in our longest (and grossest) episode yet!

Annie Ward of Pump Court Chambers joins host Mark Ablett for a chat about the various options and weapons available to practitioners when faced with a non-discloser in financial remedy proceedings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everybody loves dogs, right? And eating? That’s what we hope! Jacob and Annie get to the bottom of this term and its two opposite meanings.

Yes, this is a real thing, not just something people say when they’re trying to do a British accent! Jacob and Annie learn the contested origins of this very common and very bizarre expression.

Sometimes, everything seems like it’s too much. That’s a palaver. Jacob and Annie get into what this word means and where it comes from.

In this episode, Jacob and Annie tackle the turn of phrase that launched this entire podcast: “boo to a goose”. What does it mean? How should one use it? What is this podcast even about? All of those questions are answered in this episode!

This is the trailer to Boo To A Goose! For a fully summary of what this podcast is about, listen to this 30-second ad narrated by Jacob and Annie.

Hi Y'all, Annie Laurie Ward is the first person I interviewed for my podcast. I knew it had to be Annie since she helped me get my book edited and published in 2019 in my own small beginning. It is going to be quite the treat to listen to Annie Laurie Ward and her wisdom and secrets about her marriage, her three young sons, and her friendships that spread across the globe. She will make you wish you lived next door to her. This girl is a dear friend and also happens to be my content editor for my book Small Beginnings: A Journey to the Impossible. Annie helped turn my book into a page turner. She is so wise and fun to be with, you just want to hang out with her to chat for hours. Which by the way we have done, sometimes with a bottle of red wine. And you need to listen all the way to the end of this episode to hear Annie's special secrets about her amazing mother in law. Like really, this practical secret can heal lots of broken mother in law relationships in the world. This episode bridges the gap of time and generations. Be sure to share it with your friends and family.  Connect with me in as many places as you want. I want to hear your story, too. Only until May 31, 2020 can you join as a founding member of my Inner Circle of Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman. Monthly membership is $17 and gives you access to my teachings and a community of like-minded creatives who are taking their next steps in their unique small beginnings. Join us if you feel a stirring from God. He is rejoicing seeing your journey begin. This is the link below to sign up for my Inner Circle today only through 5.31.2020. https://sara-thurman.mykajabi.com/offers/VbVokmMZ Here is my book, Small Beginnings: A Journey to the Impossible available  on Amazon in paperback (b&w), hardback (color), Audible (I read my own book) and Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1734156015/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1585602550&sr=8-4 Instagram at @actsoneeightblessings https://www.instagram.com/actsoneeightblessings/ FaceBook at Acts 1:8 Blessings, my business page so like and follow me there. https://www.facebook.com/actsoneeightblessings/ And I have a growing private free creative page called Creative Community with Sara Thurman that has lots of positive encouragement on your unique creative journey. Ask to be invited. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2964002270283282/ There is so much on my website-my art work, my ecourse info and link, my blog, my story, my membership, my signed book and more. Check out my website: https://SaraThurman.com/ I would love for you to sign up for my email list on my website. Can you please help me tell others about my podcast, Small Beginnings with Sara in the huge and overwhelming podcasting world? I am very thankful you have chosen to listen to my podcast out of the over 850,000 active podcasts out there. And over 30 million episodes you could choose from and you chose mine. Wow! Thanks, dear one.  So hey, really thanks again. It really means a lot to me to have you subscribe and leave a review. Choose your stars and write just one sentence about my podcast, if you want.  Thank you for subscribing and leaving a review to my podcast Small Beginnings with Sara. Without you listening, my podcast would not matter.  So I want to leave you with this question and I hope you can ask it and answer it better after listening to Small Beginnings with Sara. As my Mama said frequently during her last years, "How Good Can God Be?" Many Blessings, Sara Thurman Podcast Music-Jenni Fletcher

What role do you play in ending literacy shaming? Learn about Steve Tetreault's campaign to raise awareness and support our readers and their book choices. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Annie Ward’s The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books “Literacy Shaming PSA 1: Genre & Level”  on YouTube  “Literacy Shaming PSA 2: Adult Expectations” on YouTube  “Literacy Shaming PSA 3: ‘Boy books’ v. ‘Girl books’” on YouTube Steve Tetreault’s website Knowledge Quest: “Stop Literacy Shaming! Engaging the So-called ‘Non-readers’” School Library Connection: “End Literacy Shaming”

Welcome to Our Life In Books where we talk about our lives, books and everything in between! This week we go live for our first OLIB book club book: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Thank you to everyone who joined our first livestream. Come join the OLIB Book Club! Please subscribe & give us a rating/review! Our Life In Books Tea- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/list.html?userId=696813O Our Life In Books Society- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety Our Life In Books Book Club- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety   Follow Our Life In Books- https://linktr.ee/ourlifeinbooks_ Follow Elizabeth- https://linktr.ee/bookishconnoisseur Follow Samantha- https://linktr.ee/bookishstateofmind   Items we mention: Lemon Meringue Green Tea- https://www.adagio.com/green/lemon_meringue_green.html Beautiful Bad by Annie Ward*- https://amzn.to/2UhLfg6 Loving Ava by Camellia Hart*- https://amzn.to/2WweLwk Killing Eva by Camellia Hart*- https://amzn.to/2UgkJDR Dead of Night by Emily Goodwin*- https://amzn.to/2UgB4s9 Supermarket by Bobby Hall aka Logic*- https://amzn.to/2WwgwcU My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing*- https://amzn.to/2UjGSRL The Last Voyage of Poh Blythe*- https://amzn.to/2HMclX2 I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore*- https://amzn.to/2THD6x4 The Ash Moon by Michelle Dare*- https://amzn.to/2WvcBwG Air Awakens by Elise Kova*- https://amzn.to/2TJaJP3 Other mentions: Papergang- https://papergang.ohhdeer.com Elizabeth’s new releases blog post- https://bookishconnoisseur.com/2019/03/26/new-releases-week-of-march-26-2019/ Rachel Hollis Buzzfeed article - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/rachel-hollis-girl-wash-face-accused-plagiarizing-quotes Rachel Hollis Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/blogsnark/comments/ahzza8/rachel_hollis_and_her_problematic_memes/ The Queen of Nothing cover reveal- https://www.thenovl.com/blog/2019/3/26/cover-reveal-the-queen-of-nothing-by-holly-black?fbclid=IwAR2m0SY4EQb4cHhJH3JCYK1bzAB_2XJ3Z2fGHV-cCUAJZb_8Hn3vCOQrt6Q   *Affiliate links  

In this episode, author Dhonielle Clayton and bookstore owner Roxanne Coady talk about the books that have stuck with them. This episode is sponsored by Beautiful Bad by Annie Ward and The Huntress by Kate Quinn. You can subscribe to Recommended in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or in your podcast player of choice. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. A transcript of this episode is available here.   Books Discussed: The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton Passing by Nella Larsen Don’t Let Me Down by Erin Hosier My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Intro Hi everyone and welcome to the Books Between Podcast! I believe in empowering children by helping them discover who they are as readers.  My goal is to help you connect kids between 8-12 with fabulous reading experiences and share inspiring conversations with the authors and educators who make that magic happen. I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a mom of two, a 5th grade teacher, and thinking about how much I LOVE our public libraries and how much they are needed. My daughters and I just launched our summer Library Crawl where we try to hit as many public libraries in the area as can and explore their unique services and collections and just get to know them. Libraries are the heart of our communities. Please support them. This is Episode #55 and oday I want to chat with you about being a book witch, and then I’ll share a conversation with Melissa Sarno, author of Just Under the Clouds!   I have three super quick announcements for you! First is a Middle Grade at Heart Book Club update. The August pick is Where the Watermelons Grow, the September pick is The House That Lou Built and in October we will be reading Three Rules of Everyday Magic. And all of those authors are scheduled to come on the show - so stay tuned for that! And announcement #2 - don’t forget that Monday nights are the #MGBookChat Twitter chats with upcoming topics like #ownvoices, the importance of refugee stories, and books that battle mental health stigmas. So set a reminder for Mondays at 9pm EST and check out #MGBookChat on Twitter for conversations and collaboration between educators, librarians, and authors. And - finally, announcement #3. This is something that has been semi-secretly in the works for a few months now, but I am so happy to make it official. NerdCamp Central New York is ON for next summer - August 6, 2019! So - if you want to experience some of that NerdCamp magic and you’re able to make it to Syracuse, NY - save the date! And you can follow @NerdCampCNY on Twitter for more updates. Main Topic - Being a Book Witch And you can go ahead and replace that W with a B if you’d like.  So - I had a topic planned for today. I had an outline, things were coming together, and then I saw a post. And then some tweets. From several people, including Donalyn Miller, who were attending a recent Scholastic Reading Summit.  It was it from a presentation by Annie Ward - or at least referencing her work From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Capable, Confident Readers.   And it was one slide showing ways that educators and parents can be what she called “Book Wardens”. And well, it struck me so forcefully. And made me think of all those times as a teacher and as a parent, I have been that Book Witch. I am recovering - but yeah…. that was me. So I scrapped my other topic and that’s what I want to talk to you about today. First - ways we might not even realize that we’re being book snobs and inadvertently turning kids off to reading - both from Annie’s presentation and from my own mistakes. And then some thoughts on ways we can do better. Although to be up front with you - my understanding of this is evolving. Starting with the first bullet on that slide. 1. Confining kids to “just right” books - gulp. That is a phrase I have used ever since... I don’t know when! A have a big lesson on choosing “just right” or “good fit” books complete with a whole array of shoes I bring in to demonstrate! But now I am wondering… who SETS the criteria for “right”? Is it.. Level?  Genre? Format? Perceived complexity? Something I’ve started doing is turning these questions back on myself. Okay Corrina, what’s a “just right” book for you? Well -it depends! What am I in the mood for? What do I want to learn? What are my friends all reading that looks amazing and I want IN on THAT conversation!  When I think about it that way, it’s not really about picking a book off the shelf and reading the first page and counting the errors on my fingers. Adults don’t do that! And - we are definitely NOT picking from the bin labeled Level Z or only reading within our lexile level.  So why are we asking kids to do that? What DO we do? We weigh all those factors, gather some options, and try them out. If it’s too hard, well…. then…. I’m just going to put The Iliad off to the side for now. I think we need to trust kids more. And be more open about how you actually go about choosing books. And maybe I don’t totally drop the phrase “just right” but shift it to be child-centered and NOT mean “just right” from MY point of view.   2. Express book snobbery. So, you might be a book snob, if you’ve said one these things (and I’ve said a few of them in the past…):   “Graphic novels are not real reading.” “Don’t just listen to that audio book - make sure you are following along in your book.” “I only really like literary books - you know award-winners.” “Well, I’ve never heard of that book!” “NEVER watch the movie before reading the book!” “I get all my book recommendations from NPR.” “They’re reading THAT? I guess it’s better than reading nothing!” “I don’t watch TV. Never.  I just read.”   “I only read books for adults.” (Credit to Sarah Threlkeld for suggesting that one.)   “Yeah, we’re only reading CLASSICS in this class.”   “Romance novels are all the same.” (And you can replace romance with mysteries, westerns, fantasy.)   “Are you reading a picture book? Maybe you should choose something more your age.” “You dog-ear your pages? You beast!” “Fan Fiction doesn’t count toward your reading minutes.”     So - that last one? About the fan fiction? Was me - a few years ago. But then, I discovered that Angie Thomas (you know - author of New York Times Bestselling, multiple award-winning The Hate U Give) got her start writing fanfiction for her favorite soap opera. And suddenly I thought, maybe I’m being kind of a witch about this. And then, I discovered Star Wars fan fiction and I was hooked. I think I spent about a week just immersed in alternative Star Wars universes. So go ahead - come at me about the fan fiction! 3. Look askance at funny, edgy, or “forbidden” topics. So, confession time.  Way back when I was just getting starting as a teacher and starting to build my classroom library, I would ONLY purchase what I, the book witch, deemed as high quality literature. Captain Underpants? Comics? Joke books? Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Uh...no. And oh do I owe those kids an apology. I was flat out wrong. And clearly not remembering all the Garfield and Calvin & Hobbes books that I devoured as a young kid. I’m happy to say our class is filled with Dav Pilkey books and all kids of funny, light-hearted books. Because, wow - don’t we need that now? And as far as edgy or “forbidden” topics - that has always rubbed me the wrong way. Edgy according to who? I’ve seen adults roll their eyes when a 10 year old picked a book about the WWE.  I’ve seen adults try to ban books with characters who are dealing with substance abuse. And I’ve seen adults pluck books with gay characters out of their kids hands. Who are we to tell kids that their family, their life, their experiences are “too edgy” and not allowed. 4. Frowning upon rereading. Yup - this is another one I have done regularly. And I think it comes from a well-intentioned place. When you know how many amazing books are out there, you want kids to experience that. And I think for me, I have the bias that I am not typically a HUGE rereader. Aside from a few books that I might reread for school or book club (like Home of the Brave, or Wonder), I find it so hard to resist the siren call of my TBR pile.  But last year, instead of giving side-eye to those kids rereading Dork Diaries or Smile for the 3rd or 4th (or 12th!) time - instead, I tried to act excited and say, “Wow - what do you love so much about that book? What are you noticing now that you never noticed the first time you read it?” And the reframing has helped me recognize more value in rereading. And those conversations help me understand my readers better and offer them similar titles they might enjoy to expand their reading palate. 5. Imposing Accountability Measures for Reading. I’ll admit - I had to think about this one for a minute. But I think what this is getting at is when ‘points programs” like AR (Accelerated Reader) are used to confine student reading in an attempt to make sure there is tangible proof of reading. Accountability measures might include parent sign-offs on a reading log or requiring a summary each night. That imposition on reading.  Instead - the best “accountability” is a culture of reading where kids want to talk about what they are reading. And your tangible proof are conferences and conversations and observations. 6. Treating some books like “dessert”. And only allowing kids to read them after they’ve read something more suitable. Usually when I see this - those “dessert” books are graphic novels, or Minecraft books. Now - there are times when I will say, “Let’s take some some time to read our Book Club novels. And if you finish your section for the day, read whatever you want.” But always treating SOME TYPES of books like just fluff - is being a book witch. So those were the main points from Annie Ward. But I’ll add one more. 7. Not letting kids take the books home. I used to treat MY books like they were GOLD. And I would let kids read them in class but then not let them out of my sight. I lost fewer books - but I also lost readers. Now - they go home with them. Usually they come back, but if not - I just hope that book meant so much to that child that they couldn’t bare to part with it.   So, I am a recovering Book Witch! And I mentioned some things we can do instead, but to quickly sum up, here they are: Let kids take the lead in what “just right” reading means for them - including their mood and what they are interested in, the format, the social connections they want to form around that reading - and not just a level. Don’t be a book snob! Openly embrace and book talk all genres and formats and expand your horizons. Watch your words and your body language to make sure you are not looking down on kids’ reading choices or making them feel ashamed for reading a text some might consider “edgy.” If a child is rereading a book - ask them about it! Or ask them to book talk it to the class! Instead of cumbersome attempts at reading accountability, instead - watch your kids, have conversations about the books, confer with them and have them read to you. Let kids take books home. And be gracious when they get lost or damaged. And finally - trust the kids and trust the books. If you want to know more about Annie Ward’s work with co-author Stephanie Harvey, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Capable, Confident Readers.  And as always, we are learning together and helping each other out, so please share your thoughts about overcoming being a book witch.  You can tag me on Twitter, Instagram, and now Facebook - our handle is @books_between or email me at booksbetween@gmail.com and I’d love to share your ideas.   Melissa Sarno - Interview Outline Joining me this month for our Middle Grade at Heart interview with Melissa Sarno is author Julie Artz. We got a chance to sit down together last month to chat about Just Under the Clouds. Take a listen… Just Under the Clouds CA: For our listeners who haven’t yet read Just Under the Clouds what is this story about? CA: One of my favorite parts of the book is when Cora goes to her remedial math class and her new teacher gives her some advice about solving algebra problems. She says: “I’ll give you a hint. It’s always easiest to start from the end. Start backward.”  I’m wondering - when if your own life have you found it easier to start at the end? JA: I loved the friendship between Cora and Sabina. They both have experienced intense loneliness due to an unconventional lifestyle, but the moment when they commit to their friendship--even though they may end up apart--was really touching. How did you come up with the idea for this complex and lovely friendship? JA: Adare is such a vivid character despite being mostly non-verbal. What research went into creating her character? **BONUS SPOILER SECTION: Melissa and Julie and I discuss the ending of the novel, and if you’d like to hear that conversation, I moved that part of the recording to after the end credits of today’s episode at the 37:50 mark. Your Writing Life JA: I loved the tree book and all that it represented for Cora. How much time did you spend researching trees for the story, or has that always been an interest of yours? CA: What are you working on now? Your Reading Life CA: One of the goals of this podcast is to help educators and librarians inspire kids to read more and connect them with amazing books.  Did you have a special teacher or librarian in your life who helped you grow into a reader? JA: What types of books did you love when you were Cora’s age? CA: What are you reading now? Links: Melissa’s website - https://www.melissasarno.com Melissa on Twitter and Instagram Julie’s website - http://julieartz.com Julie on Twitter New York City Tree Census - https://www.nycgovparks.org/trees/treescount/about   Books & Authors We Chatted About: Swiss Family Robinson (Johann D. Wyss) The Tillerman Series (Cynthia Voight) Lizard Music (Daniel Pinkwater) Her Body and Other Parties (Carmen Maria Machado) The Cardboard Kingdom (Chad Sell) Bob (Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead) Hurricane Child (Kheryn Callender)   Closing Alright, that wraps up our show this week! If you have a question about how to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love or a suggestion about a topic we should cover, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. Books Between is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. This network features podcasts for educators, created by educators. 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