Podcast appearances and mentions of Betty G Birney

Teachers often talk about the summer slide — the setback many students experience in reading skills during the summer months. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three children's book authors for recommendations on great books to read this summer to keep kids' reading skills up and their imaginations alive. Guests:Shannon Gibney is an author and professor of English at Minneapolis College. The children's books she's written include “Sam and the Incredible African and American Food Fight” and “We Miss You, George Floyd.” She is also the co-author of “Where We Come From.” And she's written novels and young adult fiction, including “The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption,” “See No Color” and “Dream Country,” both of which won Minnesota Book Awards. Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre is a Hunkpapa Lakota from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She was a school counselor for 15 years and now works full time as an author and presenter. She received the Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer's Award for her first children's book, “Pet'a Shows Misun the Light.” And she is the author of six other children's books, including “Thunder's Hair” and “We Are All Related.” Sarah Warren is an award-winning children's book author who worked as an early childhood educator for over 17 years. Her picture books include “Beyoncé: Shine Your Light,” “Stacey Abrams: Lift Every Voice,” “Everything a Drum” and “Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers.” Sarah is also co-founder of Picture Book Parade, an organization that promotes literacy and diverse local authors. Angela's guests and listeners recommended some of their favorite books: “Baby Monkey Private Eye” by Brian Selznick and David Serlin  “Llama Llama book series” by Anna Dewdney “The $66 Summer” by John Armistead “Humphrey Series” by Betty G. Birney “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls “Time of Wonder” and “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey “Go, Dog. Go!“ by P.D. Eastman“Where the Wild Things Are“ by Maurice Sendak“Sisters,” “Smile,“ “Guts,“ graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier “How Full Is Your Bucket“ by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir“ and children's books by Kao Kalia Yang “Click Clack Moo“ by Doreen Cronin “Charlotte's Web“ by E.B. White“One Little Lot: The 1-2-3s of an Urban Garden“ by Diane C. Mullen Mindy Kim Book Series by Lyla Lee “Front Desk“ by Kelly Yang “Looking for Lucy“ by Emrys Current “The Rithmatist“ by Brandon Sanderson 

This episode is chock full of goodness and light! SooJin and Hannah are joined by Hannah's 8-and-a-half-year-old son (Anthony) for the first part of the episode. He shares what racism is, what we can do to stop it, and what has been helpful for him so far in learning about racism and antiracism. After saying goodbye to Anthony, SooJin and Hannah reflect on Season Two and the major transformations that have taken place within themselves and within their lives. It's clear: both SooJin and Hannah were different people before starting the Antiracist Parenting Podcast. And the work they've put in over the past two years is ushering in all kinds of beautiful possibilities for the future!Resources:Heal Your Way Forward by Myisha T. Hill: https://checkyourprivilege.co/heal-your-way-forward/Check Your Privilege and The Co-Conspirator's Lounge: https://checkyourprivilege.co/ The Angela Day School: https://www.theangeladayschool.org/Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine EvaristoHow We Show Up by Mia BirdsongAs We Have Always Done: Indigneous Freedom through Radical Resistance by Leanne Betasamosake SimpsonHow to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiStory Tells a Story About Organizing by Renee Boney-JettSulwe by Lupita Nyong'oSeparate is Never Equal  by Duncan TonatiuhSomething Happened in Our Town by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta CollinsChocolate Me! by Taye DiggsHumphrey book series by Betty G. Birney

In this bonus episode of Kids' ReadRadio, Dana makes the BIG announcement you’ve all been waiting for: the 2020–2021 Reading Link Challenge book list! She introduces listeners to the main characters of each book, and the stories you’re about to fall in love with. Ready, set, read! The books are: 1) The Case of Windy Lake by Michael Hutchinson 2) Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein 3) Life According to Og the Frog by Betty G. Birney 4) Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson 5) Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage 6) Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones

Winter According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

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Betty G. Birney is the creator of Humphrey the hamster — everyone's favorite classroom pet. In her books, the furry little hero's classroom adventures deal with issues students can relate to. During the program, author Birney shares her insights about the writing process, why she selected the name Humphrey, and why Humphrey has a secret notebook. A roll-in features Mr. Bibbles, a wise hamster, who shares his tips for writing a report. Skype questions from students in Oklahoma and California, and student phone calls round out this program. Betty G. Birney is not only a writer of children’s book, but also an award-winning writer for the Disney Channel, afterschool specials, and a made-for-television movie.