Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Selznick

Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. --- How do truly embed yourself into your work?  Today on the show, we have a creative master who has done this at the highest level. In this episode, Caldecott winning author illustrator Brian Selznick joins me to discuss his new book “Run Away with Me”.  We deconstruct the elements that make this book both a quintessential piece of work for Selznick, and also an evolution of his creative voice.  If you want to develop a deeper sense of yourself in the work and find your place amongst the timeline of your creative hero's. This episode is for you! SHOW NOTES: Brian Selznickhttps://brianselznick.com https://www.runawaywithmethebook.com Maurice Sendakhttps://www.mauricesendak.com A Page is a Door by Remy Charliphttps://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/remy_essay.htm Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author, Brian Selznick, about Brian's approach to illustration; what's wrong about the “tap into your inner child” advice for writers; why you should only compare yourself to yourself; and more.To learn more about Brian, visit brianselznick.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Chris Van Allsburg, David Macaulay, Fred Marcelino, Robert Innocenti, Nancy Burkhert, Maurice Sendack, Eric Beddows, Gustave Dore, Remy Charlip, and Edward Gorey If you find value in this podcast, you can support it by subscribing to our best-selling publication, Notes On Illustration, on Substack. Among other benefits, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Beth and Lisa welcome bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick to discuss his latest YA novel Run Away With Me. Brian shares how personal history, queer identity, and the haunting beauty of an empty Rome during the pandemic shaped this deeply moving love story.Guest Bio: Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which became Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning film Hugo. His innovative storytelling style blends narrative and illustration, captivating readers of all ages. Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, been translated into over 35 languages, and include the bestsellers Wonderstruck and The Marvels. He lives in Brooklyn and La Jolla with his husband, Dr. David Serlin.Key Discussion Points:Origins of Run Away With Me: Inspired by time spent in a deserted Rome during the pandemic and Brian's husband's Rome Prize fellowship.Setting the Story in 1986: Chosen for its pre-digital intimacy, connection to Fellini's Intervista, and poignant resonance with the emerging AIDS crisis.YA Shift: This novel marks a shift to older characters and more intimate, emotional themes, including first love and sexual awakening.Illustration vs. Text: Originally intended as a text-only novel, illustrations were later added to immerse readers in Rome and enhance storytelling rhythmically.Building Empathy: Through vulnerability and layered character flaws, Brian explores how readers connect with characters even through their mistakes.Worldbuilding & Pacing: Brian discusses how his illustrations function as visual memory aids, reducing exposition and preserving narrative flow.Film Adaptation Insight: Brian details how Hugo was faithfully adapted by Martin Scorsese, who honored the visual storytelling of the book.Conclusion: Brian Selznick offers a masterclass in layered storytelling, blending history, personal experience, and imaginative worldbuilding. Run Away With Me is a love letter to young queer love, art, and the haunting beauty of solitude and discovery. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring authors and fans of emotionally resonant fiction.Mentioned Links:Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick: Publisher's PageBrian Selznick's website Support the show Visit the WebsiteWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!

Margo is joined by Brian Selznick, the wildly imaginative author and illustrator whose groundbreaking books have redefined how we tell stories. Known for seamlessly blending text and image in powerful, cinematic ways, Brian shares the origins of his creative process, the stories behind his best-known works, and the magic of collaborative art-making. Together, they explore what it means to honor both the reader and the story, why grief and love are ever-present themes in his work, and how he approaches retelling iconic tales through fresh and inclusive lenses. From The Invention of Hugo Cabret to Run Away With Me, Brian's work invites readers into deeply felt worlds where art and narrative become one.   Margo and Brian discuss: The start of Brian's creative process and how he moves from words to illustration His unique storytelling style and cinematic inspirations What it was like to have The Invention of Hugo Cabret adapted by Martin Scorsese Collaborating with director Todd Haynes on the Wonderstruck film adaptation His philosophy on creative ownership and openness in adaptations Designing the 20th anniversary covers for the Harry Potter series and grappling with the controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling. The importance of telling authentic queer love stories in his new novel Run Away With Me Exploring universal themes of love, grief, and time in narrative The reimagining of The Nutcracker with a historical, class-conscious twist How Brian sees the future of storytelling as both expansive and inclusive   Connect with Brian: https://brianselznick.com https://instagram.com/thebrianselznick   Connect with Margo:  www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

In 2007, with his Caldecott-winning masterpiece The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick invented a new way of storytelling. The book became the basis for the 2011 Oscar-winning movie Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. Brian is the author and illustrator of many other books for children, including Wonderstruck (also a movie), The Marvels, Kaleidoscope, and Big Tree, which was named one of the Best Children's books of 2023 by the New York Times and the audio book, narrated by Meryl Streep, was nominated for a Grammy. His latest book, Run Away With Me, is his first YA novel. Brian joins Marrie Stone to talk about his inventive approach to storytelling, playing with its form and structure, tapping into your own passions and curiosities to ignite passion and curiosity in your reader, building attention in our youth in the digital age, Brian's insane love of research, the utterly unique origin story behind Run Away With Me, and so much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You'll help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on April 4, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

Just in time for Black History Month we're tackling a number of firsts on our podcast. Our first Pam Muñoz Ryan book. Our first Brian Selznick book. And while this isn't our first picture book biography, we've done relatively few over the years. Old nonfiction picture books age so poorly sometimes but this title had some incredible backmatter, even by 2025 standards. We discuss how this book has "sepia with depth" yet somehow manages not to be boring looking, and how we'd love to be remembered as "fierce but famous." For the full Show Notes please visit: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/02/09/fuse-8-n-kate-when-marian-sang-by-pam-munoz-ryan-and-brian-selznick/

In this episode of the WN Movie Talk Podcast, I take an in-depth look at Hugo (2011), the visually stunning 3D masterpiece directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese. Known for his gritty, violent dramas like Goodfellas and The Departed, why did Scorsese pivot to this family-friendly adventure? We explore the director's motivations, the film's ground-breaking use of 3D technology, and its heartfelt tribute to the magic of cinema.Based on Brian Selznick's award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Hugo tells the story of a young orphan (played by Asa Butterfield) living in a Paris train station who uncovers the forgotten legacy of pioneering filmmaker Georges Méliès, portrayed brilliantly by Ben Kingsley. Méliès' journey from a celebrated illusionist and filmmaker to a forgotten relic of a bygone era is deeply emotional and steeped in themes of art, creativity, and redemption—elements that resonate powerfully with Scorsese's sensibilities and his own dedication to film preservation.The stellar cast also includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Jude Law, with a supporting crew that brought Scorsese's vision to life—cinematographer Robert Richardson and production designer Dante Ferretti.Join me as I discuss the film's themes, the nuanced performance by Kingsley, its place in Scorsese's career, and why Hugo remains a timeless ode to the art of filmmaking. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your thoughts on this enchanting journey into cinema history! Listen now and rediscover the magic of Hugo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 1 What's Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport"Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Doreen Rappaport is an inspiring children's biography that captures the essence of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. The book emphasizes his powerful words, beliefs, and the principles of non-violence that he advocated for during the civil rights movement. Through beautiful illustrations and simple yet profound text, Rappaport introduces young readers to King's dream of equality and justice for all people, regardless of race. The narrative showcases significant moments from King's life, including his famous "I Have a Dream" speech and his unwavering commitment to social justice. Rappaport's language is accessible, making it suitable for a young audience while still imparting a strong educational message about the importance of courage, compassion, and the impact of words.Overall, "Martin's Big Words" serves as both an introduction to Dr. King's ideals and an encouragement for readers to pursue their own dreams of making the world a better place.Chapter 2 Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport Summary"Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Doreen Rappaport is a beautifully illustrated children's book that chronicles the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book presents a concise yet powerful overview of King's journey as a civil rights leader, emphasizing his commitment to nonviolent protest and his remarkable oratory skills.The story begins with King's childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting his experiences with racism and segregation. As a young boy, he learns about the importance of justice and equality from his parents and his church. The narrative follows his education, including his time at Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, and Boston University, where he develops his thoughts on nonviolence and social justice.A significant portion of the book focuses on key events in King's life, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Rappaport emphasizes King's beliefs in love, peace, and the power of words to ignite change. Throughout the book, Rappaport uses large, inspiring quotes from Dr. King to highlight his message of equality and justice, providing readers with insight into his thoughts and motivations. The rich illustrations by Brian Selznick complement the text, bringing to life the emotions and moments of King's impactful journey.In summary, "Martin's Big Words" serves as both an educational resource and a tribute to Dr. King's legacy, encouraging young readers to believe in the power of their words and actions to bring about positive change.Chapter 3 Martin's Big Words AuthorDoreen Rappaport is an acclaimed American author known for her children's literature, particularly focusing on history and biographies. She was born on March 26, 1932, and has dedicated much of her writing career to making historical figures accessible and relatable to young audiences. Martin's Big Words Release Date: Doreen Rappaport's book Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was published in 2001. The book is notably illustrated by Bryan Collier and it paints a poignant picture of Dr. King's life and his enduring messages of hope, peace, and equality. Other Works Doreen Rappaport has authored many other children's books, which include:Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the HolocaustThe Flight of the Golden PloverThe Secret of the Golden CowrieTo the DanubeZora Hurston and the Chinaberry TreeJackie's Gift: The Story of Jackie Robinson The Invisible Enemy: A Syrian Story The Teaching of the USA Constitution: A History of the New World Lady Liberty: A Biography Best...

"If you're looking for a typical story with words and a plot, this ain't it. Go somewhere else." It's the podcast we've wanted to do for months. The ultimate crossover. For the first time, TWO School Library Journal podcasts have come together to consider the classical status of a picture book of the past. You know him. You love him. You cannot help but be aware of his blog (100 Scope Notes), his picture books (The Ship in the Window, Just One Flake, etc.), or his podcast (The Yarn). His co-host Colby Sharp was unavailable but we did get... Travis Jonker! Woohoo! Yay! As per usual, when we have a guest on the podcast we ask them to select a picture book to discuss. Travis's choice is none other than that Remy Charlip delight, Thirteen. A 1975 release, it was re-released in 2018 and remains in print to this day. Amongst its many fans are Brian Selznick, who modeled his character of Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès on the face of Remy Charlip. Today we discuss how this book "rewards repeat rereading" and how it reminds us of Black and White by David Macaulay (though that was only four stories. Not thirteen!) It's a dream for fans of tiny details. Discover it for yourself. For the full Show Notes, please visit: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2024/10/29/fuse-8-n-kate-crossover-episode-the-yarn-presents-travis-jonker-with-thirteen-by-remy-charlip-and-jerry-joyner/

On this week's episode of Read, Watch, Listen, Christ Barnes is excited to introduce East Brunswick native and award-winning author and illustrator Brian Selznick! You can check out many of these items with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here. https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-brian-selznick   Follow Brian: Website: https://thebrianselznick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianselznick/   READ Remembrance of things past by Marcel Proust (3 volumes) In search of lost time by by Marcel Proust I was better last night: a memoir by Harvey Fierstein Leading lady: a memoir of a most unusual boy by Charles Busch A left-handed woman : essays by Judith Thurman The weather in Proust by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick The original Houdini scrapbook by Walter Brown Gibson     WATCH: Project Runway (Peacock) Million Dollar Decorators (Netflix) The Home Edit (Netflix) The Boy and the Heron All of Us Strangers (Hulu) Poor Things (Hulu) The Holdovers (Peacock)   LISTEN: The Holdovers soundtrack Amadeus: original soundtrack recording: Talk Art Podcast: https://pod.link/1439567112 What is a Painting Podcast: https://pod.link/1646896091

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Sonia Teder-Moore, the Children's Outreach and Event Coordinator at Warwick's Bookstore in La Jolla.Sonia highlights the value of independent bookshops in creating thriving communities by sharing her visit to Warwicks, the oldest family-run bookstore in the United States. The show also discusses Warwicks' participation in programs like as Read Across America, in which they work with United Way to advance reading.The discussion then shifts to Sonia's efforts to connect writers with young readers by inviting authors to schools. Additionally, this episode emphasizes the value of smaller bookstores in the neighborhood and promotes patronizing small companies rather than ones with a wider audience.As you listen, While highlighting the difficulties of reading promotion in the digital age, Sonia also underscores the value of fostering a reading culture within families. She talks about her own experiences, such as a workshop she led on "how to grow a reader," which highlights the value of reading areas and family time spent together.This episode offers a fun look into the world of literary events and bookish encounters by jokingly exploring famous authors who have visited Warwicks, such as Salman Rushdie and Brian Selznick. This is a fascinating and perceptive episode since Sonia's love of books and dedication to encouraging a love of reading are evident throughout.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Sonia Teder-Moore. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:Sonia Teder-Moore's varied career history, which includes working as a de facto librarian at an elementary school in La Jolla and her current position at Warwicks as an events coordinator and children's booksellerThe rich history of Warwicks, emphasizing its 125th anniversary in 2021 and its position as the country's oldest continually family-run bookstoreHelpful advice on how families may foster a love of reading in their childrenThe answers to the rapid-fire questions.An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Sonia, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles, Molly Meyers-Labadie, and Brian Fox. This week we chat about Dungeons & Dragon and the upcoming campaign for teens at the Delaware Main Library and the Ostrander Branch Library! D&D will also be featured at The Great GeekFest on March 9. Recommendations include Big Tree by Brian Selznick, Murdoch Mysteries, and The Tao of Wu by RZA. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on January 26, 2024.

It's December, and that means…Editors' Choice! Booklist's full list of our Editors' Choice titles can be found in our December issue, but on this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, the Booklist editors share some standouts from the already stand-out list. Here's what everyone talked about: Donna Seaman: Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon, by Melissa L. Sevigny (Top of the List, Adult Nonfiction) The Apartment, by Ana Menéndez (Top of the List, Adult Fiction) What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez, by Claire Jiménez The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride Absolution, by Alice McDermott Unshuttered, by Patricia Smith Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond Sarah Hunter: Roaming, by Mariko Tamaki, art by Jillian Tamaki Shubeik Lubeik, by Deena Mohamed, art by the author (Top of the List, Adult Graphic Novel) Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam, by Thien Pham, art by the author Bea Wolf, by Zach Weinersmith, art by Boulet (Top of the List, Youth Graphic Novel) Invisible Things, written and illustrated by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider, written and illustrated by Jessica Lanan Mr. S, written and illustrated by Monica Arnaldo (Top of the List, Picture Book) Heather Booth: Cutting Teeth, by Chandler Baker, read by January LaVoy (Top of the List, Adult Audio) Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett, read by Meryl Streep So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin, by Steve Martin and Adam Gopnik, read by the authors Sure I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere, by Maria Bamford, read by the author What Happened to Rachel Riley?, by Claire Swinarski, read by a full cast (Top of the List, Youth Audio) Big Tree, by Brian Selznick, read by Meryl Streep The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, by Andrew Joseph White, read by Raphael Corkhill Edoardo Ballerini, Voice of Choice Julia Smith: The Labors of Hercules Beal, by Gary D. Schmidt (Top of the List, Middle Grade) Barely Floating, by Lilliam Rivera The Otherwoods, by Justine Pucella Winans Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything, by Justine Pucella Winans (Top of the List, Young Adult) The Worlds We Leave Behind, by A. F. Harrold The Wild Robot Protects, by Peter Brown Annie Bostrom: The Vaster Wilds, by Lauren Groff Maggie Reagan: Champion of Fate, by Kendare Blake This Dark Descent, by Kalyn Josephson Painted Devils, by Margaret Owen The Making of Yolanda la Bruja, by Lorraine Avila The Blood Years, by Elena K. Arnold Susan Maguire: Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim Much Ado about Nada, by Uzma Jalaluddin Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett Ronny Khuri: The Hidden World of Gnomes, written and illustrated by Lauren Soloy

As we say farewell to 2023, we look back at another year of unprecedented book challenges, efforts to defund libraries, and other threats to the profession. But one silver lining has been the authors who have voiced their support for librarians, books, and democracy. In Episode 90, Call Number presents its “2023 Author Chats.” Hear never-before-released clips from conversations with Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel, James Patterson, Rick Riordan, Brian Selznick, Clint Smith, Tracy K. Smith, Angie Thomas, and Kelly Yang. They share how libraries have been an integral part of their life and work—often highlighting how the library has been a sanctuary throughout their lives.

Nutcracker returns once again to Chicago's Lyric Opera! A part of many folks' holiday traditions, Ioanna and Aaron are so excited to learn about the show from Joffrey Ballet Company Artist, Victoria Jaiani! In her 20th year with the company, Victoria will fill the role of “The Mother” in this year's Nutcracker. We chat with her about the timeless beauty of the show, and what it means for her to continue performing 20 years after joining Joffrey. Victoria twirls us a tale of history as we hear about how she learned to dance in her home country of Georgia before going to New York for further learning. Plus, she shares some behind the scenes highlights from her time with Joffrey. And learn more about what it takes to create such beautiful art! And (so cute), Victoria is married to retired Joffrey dancer Temur Suluashvili! She is kind, funny, and so seasoned in the art of dance, so you won't want to miss this interview! Follow Joffrey: @joffreyballet Follow Victoria: @victoriajaiani Get Tickets Now: (https://joffrey.org/) Nutcracker 2023 (Description From Joffrey Ballet) The Joffrey Ballet's critically-acclaimed reimagined classic, The Nutcracker by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, returns to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Wheeldon's American tale relocates Marie and her immigrant family to the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, where Marie embarks on a whirlwind adventure with the Nutcracker Prince. A ballet in two acts set to Tchaikovsky's classic score, The Nutcracker features an award-winning creative team, including Tony Award®-nominated set and costume designer Julian Crouch, Caldecott Medal Award-winning author Brian Selznick, Obie and Drama Desk award-winning puppeteer Basil Twist, Tony Award®-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz and Tony Award®-winning projection designer Ben Pearcy/59 Productions.

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2011 retrospective is almost at an end. Our second to last review is Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" based on Brian Selznick's 2007 book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," starring Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer & Jude Law. The movie found unexpected ways to pay homage to cinema's past while incorporating 3D technology from cinema's present to give audiences a cinematic experience, unlike anything they had seen before from Scorsese until that point in his career. How does this family film aimed at children and adults hold up today? Take a trip to the moon with Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, Will Mavity, and me as we discuss the film's story, themes, performances, crafts, awards season run, and more in our review. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Also, be sure to check out our other 2011 retrospective reviews for "War Horse," "The Help," "The Iron Lady," "Midnight In Paris," "The Tree Of Life," "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," "Moneyball," "The Descendants" & "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com For more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrg New subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 months Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

#108 – Kino Kults filmas ne tikai skatās, bet par tām arī lasa! Jā, mēs ne mirkli nevaram bez kino, tāpēc tēmas, kas saistītas par un ap to, mēdz ielavīties arī mūsu lasāmsarakstos, un šoreiz padalīsimies ar dažiem ieteikumiem, ko palasīt, ja interesē aizkulišu stāsti un ne tikai! Visus ieteikumus atradīsiet arī paša apraksta beigās, lai tas, kas ieintersē, vēlāk ir vieglāk atrodams. Šajā raidījumā: Miniziņas, jo nekas baigi interesants nav noticis streiku dēļ (00:03:10); Ko mēs esam izlasījuši (00:20:00). Montāža: Toms Cielēns. Minētās grāmatas: "Alien", "Aliens" – Alan Dean Foster "DisneyWar" – James B. Stewart "Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film", "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls" – Peter Biskind "The Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made", "Tales From Development Hell" – David Hughes "The Grip of Film" – Richard Ayoade "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" – Brian Selznick "The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood's Kings of Carnage" – Nick de Semlyen "The Men Who Would Be King" – Nicole LaPorte "Nothing Lasts Forever" – Roderick Thorp "Radiance" – Catherynne M. Valente "Rebel Without a Crew" – Robert Rodriguez "Steve Jobs" – Walter Isaacson

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 5 of the Director Watch Podcast, they are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Zach Laws to discuss the latest film in their Todd Haynes series, Wonderstruck (2017). Two years after Carol was released with worldwide acclaim, Haynes took a rather unpredictable turn in his filmography by crafting a multi-generational family drama aimed for young audiences. Working off a script from writer Brian Selznick (based on his novel of the same name), Haynes takes two time periods, the 1920s and 1970s, and melds two stories of two young deaf children who are searching for their parents in New York City. Working alongside actresses he's worked with before in Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams, and discovering the breakout talents of Millicent Simmonds and Oakes Fegley, Haynes is able to takes us on an emotional ride through fifty years of family, as well as human history, to tell an earnest story about togetherness and sincerity. Ryan, Jay, and Zach dive into the right turn for Haynes, the look of each time period shot by Haynes's regular cinematographer Edward Lachman, the child performances, and if a less cynical approach for a Todd Haynes films makes this stand out in a good or bad way for his filmography. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h13m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their Todd Haynes series with a look at 2019's Dark Waters. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

This week we're back to take a closer look at an award-winning adventure through French history from Martin Scorsese; featuring automatons, mysterious pasts, 3D hijinks, and fair bit of cinemagic. All aboard our discussion of Hugo! Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rg2UURvwFqU --- TIME CODES: 00:00 - INTRO 03:54 - BASIC FACTS 07:40 - THE CLOCKWORK 56:29 - WHAT WE WATCHED --- FILM INFORMATION: Hugo (2011) “When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home.” Directed by Martin Scorsese with additional direction by Christopher Surgent. Written by John Logan and Brian Selznick, edited by Thelma Schoonmaker, cinematography by Robert Richardson, score composed by Howard Shore. Starring Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory… Read more on Hugo's official webpage: http://www.HugoMovie.com/ Find where to stream Hugo on JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/hugo --- OUR LINKS: Host Webpage: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recentlylogged Letterboxd HQ: https://boxd.it/30uy1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@recentlylogged Micah's Stuff YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqan1ouaFGl1XMt_6VrIzFg Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/AkCn Twitter: https://twitter.com/micah_grawey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_grawey_films/ Robbie's Stuff Website: https://robbiegrawey.com --- EPISODE CREDITS: Recently Logged Podcast creators - Micah and Robert “Robbie” Grawey Hosts - Micah and Robert “Robbie” Grawey Songs used in this episode - Jesse's Carnival Waltz by The Great North Sound Society, Anchors Aweigh by Charles Zimmerman, Nemesis by ALBIS, Parisian Cafe by Aaron Kenny, No.9 Esther's Waltz by Esther Abrami Editor - Robert “Robbie” Grawey Episode art designer - Robert “Robbie” Grawey Episode Description - Robert “Robbie” Grawey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recentlylogged/support

Caldecott winner Brian Selznick (The Invention of Hugo Cabret) talks to the Lambert Center's Jason Blitman about how his latest book, Big Tree, started as a Steven Spielberg film, and about the legacy of gay and Jewish children's book authors. Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Invention of Hugo Cabret, winner of the Caldecott medal and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. Kaleidoscope, a novel in short stories, was called a "lockdown masterpiece" by the New York Times, and his newest book Big Tree, inspired by an idea from Steven Spielberg.

We're talking about one of our favorite filmmakers this episode and for one of his most mildly received movies. In 2017, two years after the critical success of Carol, Todd Haynes returned with a pivot to young adult literature with Wonderstruck. Based on the book by Brian Selznick, the film follows two deaf children across decades … Continue reading "243 – Wonderstruck"

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Brian Selznick - BIG TREE - https://amzn.to/3qCDzXOLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

Jessica Brody is the author of the well-known writing book Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and teaches classes on this writing method, but she has published over 20 books for all ages, including middle grade. Her most recent, titled Amelia Gray is Almost Okay, came out in March of this year. Amelia is a kid who moves around a lot due to her father's job as a hotel renovator and reimaginer. Like a lot of middle schoolers, she is trying to figure out who she is and what she's good at.  During one memorable summer in a new town, she decides to try on different personas to see which one fits best.  Is she an athlete, a theater kid, or a reporter?  What I loved about this book is that I could relate to it even as an adult.  I still try different versions of myself sometimes. Jessica talks to us about what words in the English language really get under her skin, how being fired from MGM Studios gave her the writing opportunity she needed, and her overwhelming passion for spreadsheets. You can find Jessica at her website www.Jessicabrody.com and on her instagram at @jessicabrody. 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- Amelia Gray is Almost Okay by Jessica Brody 2- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody 3- Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder 4- Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel by Jessica Brody 5- Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up by Jessica Brody 6- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 7- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 8- Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp 9- The It Girl by Ruth Ware 10- Big Tree by Brian Selznick 11- The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick 12- Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Jessica Brody is the author of the well-known writing book Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and teaches classes on this writing method, but she has published over 20 books for all ages, including middle grade. Her most recent, titled Amelia Gray is Almost Okay, came out in March of this year. Amelia is a kid who moves around a lot due to her father's job as a hotel renovator and reimaginer. Like a lot of middle schoolers, she is trying to figure out who she is and what she's good at. During one memorable summer in a new town, she decides to try on different personas to see which one fits best. Is she an athlete, a theater kid, or a reporter? What I loved about this book is that I could relate to it even as an adult. I still try different versions of myself sometimes. Jessica talks to us about what words in the English language really get under her skin, how being fired from MGM Studios gave her the writing opportunity she needed, and her overwhelming passion for spreadsheets. You can find Jessica at her website www.Jessicabrody.com and on her instagram at @jessicabrody. 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- Amelia Gray is Almost Okay by Jessica Brody 2- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody 3- Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder 4- Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel by Jessica Brody 5- Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up by Jessica Brody 6- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 7- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 8- Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp 9- The It Girl by Ruth Ware 10- Big Tree by Brian Selznick 11- The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick 12- Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Zibby interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Brian Selznick about Big Tree, an enthralling and hopeful book of finely detailed pencil drawings about two little seeds on an epic adventure to find a safe place to grow. Brian explains how Steven Spielberg was involved in this project, which was originally a movie screenplay. He also reveals that both seeds' personalities are based on his own and then discusses his book's central themes: sibling relationships, climate change, and the bravery to forge your own path. Finally, Brian talks about his wildly successful book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, his experience growing up as a queer child, and the danger of book bans. Purchase on Zibby's Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3LsShr5Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/41cjpABSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everyone!Here's our latest episode - Pondering Panspermia w/ Brian Selznick, Author of Big Tree!NARRATOR: There are those who suggest that life on Earth began out there… Among the stars. Well, not the stars. Too bloody hot. Among the planets and asteroids, scattered throughout the Cosmos… With building blocks of life that may have been the forebearers of proteins, biopolymers, and peptides. Some believe there may still be the stuff of life floating around space searching for a planet or moon where they can, once again, ignite the process we call… life…Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. I'm James Maynard. This week we are Pondering Panspermia. This notion presents the idea that life on Earth — may have been delivered to our world — in whole or in part — by asteroids and comets. This same process could also spark life around the Universe... Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

In the second part of our two-part Earth Day episode, Water is More Important!?, we're exploring the vital role that water plays in sustaining life on Earth and beyond. Our special guest is none other than Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project. She will share her insights with us into the importance of this precious resource.[[So. I'm sitting here on my bachelor pad, and you have me wondering. How did it all get here? The water, I mean. It seems Earth has an awful lot of it. I mean, blue planet, and all that rot.]]Sandra Postel appears on The Cosmic Companion for Earth Day, 22 April 2023. Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution 2023 The Cosmic Companion.It turns out that no one is quite sure how or why water formed in such great quantities on Earth. Certainly, being at the right distance from the Sun, and having a thick atmosphere, allowing water to pool on its surface helps. But, how did water first arise on our world?Researchers have been puzzling over this question for years, and there are a few major ideas which have emerged.One theory is that water arrived on Earth through comets and asteroids. These space-borne clumps of rock and ice collided with our planet billions of years ago in large numbers, potentially bringing water with them. This theory is supported by the fact that the ratio of heavy to regular water on Earth is very similar to that found in comets, suggesting comets may have played a major role in forming the oceans of Earth.Another possibility is that water was present on Earth from the very beginning, during the formation of our planet. This theory suggests that water was present in the gas and dust cloud that eventually coalesced to form Earth. As the planet cooled and solidified, the water vapor condensed into liquid, forming oceans.[Cool water]A third theory is that water was created by the reactions that took place within the Earth's mantle. This idea suggests that high pressures and temperatures within the mantle caused the formation of water molecules from the elements present in the layers of our nascent planet.And, it is also possible that each of these sources played a role in creating the aquatic environment of our water world. Today, water covers more than 70 percent of our planet, supporting millions of species of life. And, water around the planet, together with the life which depends on it, are threatened by global climate change, driven by human activity.Next up, we talk with Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project.The Blue Marble on which we live is more than oceans, lakes, ponds and rivers. Water is also found in the atmosphere, aquifers, and life itself, including you and me.Heat from the Sun drives evaporation from oceans and other bodies of water, lifting water into the air. [wooooah!] Once in the atmosphere, this water vapor condenses into clouds, eventually releasing their moisture as precipitation, such as rain or snow, back onto the land and water.Moisture which falls onto land can either seep into the ground and become groundwater, or flow back into rivers, lakes, and oceans, restarting the cycle. The process is also influenced by factors like wind, temperature, and topography, which help determine the amount of precipitation that falls in different areas.This water cycle ensures that water is constantly moving and being redistributed throughout the planet, providing us with this essential resource that we all need to survive.[[Some desert plants only need water once every couple weeks under most conditions. Those ever-resilient tardigrades can last decades between drinks of water. And, some bacteria also use very little water, although their metabolism still depends on this vital liquid. The rest of us really need the stuff!]]There are several ways people can help conserve and protect this precious resource. Homeowners can seek out efficient appliances with the WaterSense label, and repair water leaks as soon as possible after they are discovered. Rainwater harvesting collects water which would have simply rolled off roofs, making it accessible for gardens and outdoor cleaning.Watering gardens during mornings and evenings reduces evaporation and water use. Shorter showers can also play a role in conserving water. Every little bit helps when we look to preserve the health of lifeforms on Earth.[[Water is more important? Not much. I'm Poseidon, so… I'm right.]]Next week on The Cosmic Companion, we will be Pondering Panspermia — the idea that life here on Earth may have started from ingredients from space, delivered by comets and asteroids. We will be talking with Brian Selznick, the author of Big Tree. Make sure to join us starting on 29 April, at TheCosmic Companion.net. Sign up for our newsletter at TheCosmic Companion.com and never miss an episode.If you enjoyed this episode of The Cosmic Companion, please tell your friends about the show, comment, share, you know the spiel.Clear skies!JamesThe Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we introduce you to siblings Merwin and Louise. They are two tiny sycamore seeds, living in a world filled with dinosaurs, asteroids, and volcanoes. Merwin and Louise are the creation of author and illustrator Brian Selznick, who discusses his new novel, Big Tree, with host Suzanne McCabe The siblings' story began with an idea from filmmaker Steven Spielberg. It evolved into Big Tree, an epic adventure of more than 500 pages. In the episode, you'll hear a clip of the audiobook, which is narrated by Meryl Streep. Brian is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which was adapted into Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning movie, Hugo. → Resources Big Tree (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Tree-Brian-Selznick/dp/1338180630/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JNZUZ0EXLFNP&keywords=Big+Tree+Brian+Selznick&qid=1682008212&sprefix=big+tree+brian+selznick%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1): The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little sycamore seeds, Louise and Merwin, in this epic adventure. Big Tree audiobook (https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Big-Tree/dp/B0BRQWVR57/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682008212&sr=8-1): The audio version of Big Tree is narrated by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost. → Highlights Brian Selznick, author, Big Tree “[Steven Spielberg] realized he had never seen a movie told from the point of view of nature—a movie about nature from nature's point of view.” “The pandemic hit, and it became very clear that the movie was never going to happen…. But I had fallen in love with these characters and the story.” “When you begin Big Tree, it looks like we're in a forest today, but then you eventually discover there's a dinosaur walking by, and you realize we're 66 million years in the past.” “The anthropomorphizing that I'm doing is all based in scientific ideas.” “We're facing a real threat to the environment today. The world is in real danger.” “I really do hope that [readers] take away a love for the characters because that's the main thing I feel about Merwin and Louise.” → Special Thanks Producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl → Coming Soon Betty C. Tang: Parachute Kids Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Brian Selznick is an illustrator and author best known for his books The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Wonderstruck, and The Marvels and Kaleidoscope. Brian joins Nate on this episode of The Show About Science to talk about the science behind his latest book, Big Tree. The book follows two small sycamore seeds, Merwin and Louise, who are looking for a safe place to grow while trying to save the entire world. Brian's research into fossil species, climate change, fungal hyphae and paleobotany form the backbone of this mesmerizing journey from the Cretaceous period to present day. Learn more about Brian, Big Tree, and his other books: https://www.thebrianselznick.com Transcript: https://theshowaboutscience.com/2023/04/18/100-big-tree-with-brian-selznick Connect with The Show About Science:  Website: https://www.theshowaboutscience.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showaboutscience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshowaboutscience YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/showaboutscience Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/natepodcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-show-about-science/ Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to podcasts!

We are back for a BRAND NEW SEASON!  On this episode, I visit with author, illustrator, screenwriter and filmmaker Brian Selznick as we discussed his new book Big Tree, one of the most anticipated books of the year!My second guest, Gabrielle Bourne, is an actress, writer and DIY expert!  We discussed her role in the new film Air, and Gabrielle shared some home renovation tips.Thank you for all of your support so we can bring another season of great guests!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Maria chats with with author and illustrator Brian Selznick about his latest book (a "big" book of 528 pages with about 300 illustrations!) "Big Tree', a story about two seedlings and their journey to save the world! The idea originally came from Steven Spielberg--Brian's book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" was made into the movie Hugo by Martin Scorcese--hear how this book came to be and what lies ahead. Meryl Streep will narrate the audiobook!Big Tree is enjoyable for children and adults as well; I loved it!

"Big Tree," an illustrated novel by #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning author-artist Brian Selznick, is a love letter to the natural world which takes readers on a mesmerizing journey from the prehistoric age to present day.

Join us for the collection edition of our podcast. Team Ashley will give you the scoop on what's happening in the library collection. Tune in to hear about new books and featured items at your library! Introduction: 00:00-00:34 Young Adult Titles: 00:35-06:53 1) "Spell Bound" by F.T. Lukens https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658632 2) "The Cherished" by Patrica Ward https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658619 3) "Blood Debts" by Terry J. Benton-Walker https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657490 4) "When You Wish Upon a Star: A Twisted Tale" by Elizabeth Lim https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658526 5) "Big Tree" Brian Selznick https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657011 6) "Once There Was" by Kiyash Monsef https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658117 7) "Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1656994 8) "School Trip: A Graphic Novel" by Jerry Craft https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1656367 9) "The Loud Librarian" by Jenna Beatrice https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1655424 Adult Titles Fiction: 07:12-12:19 1) "Wings Once Cursed & Bound" by Piper J. Drake https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657162 2) "The Lonely Hearts Book Club" by Lucy Gilmore https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657643 3) "The Donut Legion" by Joe R. Lansdale https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657241 4) "The Fake" by Zoe Whittall https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657157 5) "Strangers in the Night" by Heather Webb https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657638 6) "Symphony of Secrets" by Brendan Slocumb https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1656801 7) "Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat" by Sonya Lalli https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658340 8) "Something Spectacular" by Alexis Hall https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658322 9) "The Audrey Hepburn Estate" by Brenda Janowitz https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658370 Adult Titles Non-Fiction: 12:19-15:54 1) "Hello GriefHello Grief: I'll Be Right With You" by Alessandra Olanow https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657656 2) "The Status Revolution: The Improbable Story of How the Lowbrow Became the Highbrow" by Chuck Thompson https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657617 3) "Noodle Worship: Easy Recipes for All the Dishes You Crave From Asian, Italian and American Cuisines" by Larone Thompson https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1653094 4) "Eating From Our Roots" by Maya Feller https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657658 5) "The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession" by Alexandra Robbins https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658359 6) "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up" by Andy Cohen https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658273 7) "The Windsors at War: The King, His Brother, and a Family Divided" by Alexander Larman https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658270 8) "Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again" by Jancee Dunn https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658331 Library materials spotlight: 16:54-17:53 End: 18:43-19:19

EPISODE 1413: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to BIG TREE author Brian Selznick about trees, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep and how he made a hopeful children's book about our environmental crisis Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Invention of Hugo Cabret, winner of the Caldecott medal and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. Kaleidoscope, a novel in short stories, was called a "lockdown masterpiece" by the New York Times, and his newest book “Big Tree,” inspired by an idea from Steven Spielberg, was published on April 4th. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you haven't met Eva the Owlet, you're in for a treat. She's headed to Apple TV+ for her own animated series, which debuts on March 31. Eva is the adorable narrator of Owl Diaries, a New York Times bestselling book series by author and illustrator Rebecca Elliott. In this episode, Rebecca talks with host Suzanne McCabe about the runaway success of Owl Diaries and Eva the Owlet, the upcoming adaptation from Apple TV+. Rebecca will be participating in this year's World Read Aloud Day, which takes place on February 1. For the past 13 years, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud. The global effort, created by the nonprofit Lit World and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in more than 173 countries. This year, for the first time, there will be a live read-a-thon featuring Rebecca and several other favorite Scholastic authors, including Dav Pilkey and Brian Selznick. “Many studies have shown the educational benefits of children reading aloud,” Rebecca says. “But that's not the main reason you should read aloud. The main reason is it's fun, and it's about sharing stories. To be human is to want to share stories.” → Resources Rebecca Elliott: (https://www.rebeccaelliott.com/) Learn more about the best-selling author. Eva the Owlet (https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2022/05/apple-tv-announces-new-kids-and-family-animated-series-eva-the-owlet-based-on-bestselling-owl-diaries-childrens-books/): The spirited narrator of Owl Diaries gets her own animated show. World Read Aloud Day: (https://www.scholastic.com/worldreadaloudday?eml=CORP/ps/20230110/Google/txtl/WRAD%7CNonBrand%7CJanuary23/PAG/WRAD%7CNonBrand%7CJanuary23/RSA2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox845cSH3aEvKTtXtCIwylbSdQHkzQN9YflYhUnBgE02SCWPmsDXMtZQaAoquEALw_wcB) Download the “WRAD-a-thon” schedule and instructions. 100 Best Read-Aloud Books (https://www.scholastic.com/100bestreadaloudbooks/index.html): Check out this list of favorite read-alouds for young readers. → Highlights Rebecca Elliott, author, Owl Diaries “Eva Wingdale—she's a creative and adventurous owlet, and she lives in Treetopolis next to her best friend, Lucy…. She's got a little brother and an older brother who can be a bit of a pain sometimes, and her parents. She goes to Treetop Owlementary School with her friends. She just gets up to lots of adventures.” “Owls obviously are all around us. In fact, I can hear owls most nights here. But you rarely ever see them, so you can almost imagine that owls have a secret world, where they do go to school, and they do speak to each other on their Pinecone phones.” “Kids will smell a moral a mile off. [But] if you can impart some sort of tiny life lessons in a fun way, then why not.” “I wrote the kind of book that I would have wanted to read when I was eight or nine. Maybe that's why it worked…. I was obsessed with animals and nature, but also, of course, being that age, obsessed with my friends, my family. I loved starting clubs.” “Eva is always starting clubs, too. Family and friends should always be the most important thing at that age. It's everything. But if you can get in some fantastical adventure—of course, the main characters fly. They're like superheroes.” “Every chapter ends on some sort of cliffhanger, so it makes [readers] want to pick up the book the next time.” “I hear from lots and lots of parents, [saying], ‘My child has learning difficulties. My child has dyslexia. Or my child is a reluctant reader. And it was Owl Diaries that got them reading every night, and now we look forward to story time.'” “Eva the Owlet, based on the Owl Diaries series, will be released on Friday, March 31, in over 100 countries. I have seen a tiny bit of it, and it's just amazing how they've brought my illustrations to life. It's 3-D. It's beautiful. It's funny. It's fun. It's fast-paced. It's cute as anything, and they still got the diary-writing element in. Obviously, I like it because it's based on my books, but it's such a classy show. The girl who voices Eva is just an incredible talent.” “Many studies have shown the educational benefits of children reading aloud—vocabulary, comprehension, understanding what they're reading, and confidence in their own voice. Reading aloud just affirms the value of reading…. But you're never going to get a kid to do anything by [listing] the educational benefits of something. So for me, that's not the main reason you should read aloud. The main reason is it's fun, and it's about sharing stories. To be human is to want to share stories.” “Films and TV are great, but books put you in the action.” “If you're reading a funny book out loud, and the person you're reading to laughs, my goodness, that's an amazing thing.” “Any book you like is better read aloud if you can share it. And it doesn't need to be books. It can be comics. My 10-year-old gets a fantastic kids' newspaper. He'll read aloud his favorite stories.” “In terms of picture books for young readers, you just can't beat The Gruffalo (https://www.amazon.com/Gruffalo-Julia-Donaldson/dp/0142403873/ref=asc_df_0142403873/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312695551910&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12390668749136214304&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004077&hvtargid=pla-526333533028&psc=1®ion_id=373786) by Julia Donaldson. It's so fun to read aloud. Part of the success of The Gruffalo—it's a fantastic story, and kids love to hear it—is parents love to read it. It's funny, but the flow, the rhythm, is just so pleasing.” “For older kids, I do think a scary book is a great read-aloud. My favorite would be The Graveyard Book (https://www.amazon.com/Graveyard-Book-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0060530944) by Neil Gaiman. It's about a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard. Each chapter is a story in itself.” → Special Thanks Producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl → Coming Soon Akim Aliu Introduces Dreamer A Conversation With Ruby Bridges

(This episode originally aired in March 2020.) The 1998 romantic comedy You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is about the brutal fight between a beloved indie bookstore, the Shop Around the Corner, and Fox Books, an obvious Barnes & Noble stand-in. On this episode of Decoder Ring we revisit the real-life conflict that inspired the movie and displaced independent booksellers on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This conflict illustrates how, for a brief time, Barnes & Noble was a symbol of predatory capitalism, only to be usurped by the uniting force at the heart of the film: the internet. Some of the voices in this episode include Delia Ephron, the co-screenwriter of You've Got Mail, the illustrator Brian Selznick, Laura J. Miller, author of Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling and the Culture of Consumption, Joel Fram, founder of Eeyore's Books for Children, and Boris Kachka, book editor for the Los Angeles Times. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Benjamin Frisch and Cleo Levin was research assistant.  Thanks to Steve Geck, Maris Kreizman, Emma Straub, Jacob Bernstein, Gary Hoover, Peter Glassman and June Thomas.  Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. Derek John is Slate's Executive Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you haven't please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show and want to support us, consider signing up for Slate Plus.   Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Sponsored by Saks.com. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide on saks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(This episode originally aired in March 2020.) The 1998 romantic comedy You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is about the brutal fight between a beloved indie bookstore, the Shop Around the Corner, and Fox Books, an obvious Barnes & Noble stand-in. On this episode of Decoder Ring we revisit the real-life conflict that inspired the movie and displaced independent booksellers on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This conflict illustrates how, for a brief time, Barnes & Noble was a symbol of predatory capitalism, only to be usurped by the uniting force at the heart of the film: the internet. Some of the voices in this episode include Delia Ephron, the co-screenwriter of You've Got Mail, the illustrator Brian Selznick, Laura J. Miller, author of Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling and the Culture of Consumption, Joel Fram, founder of Eeyore's Books for Children, and Boris Kachka, book editor for the Los Angeles Times. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Benjamin Frisch and Cleo Levin was research assistant.  Thanks to Steve Geck, Maris Kreizman, Emma Straub, Jacob Bernstein, Gary Hoover, Peter Glassman and June Thomas.  Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. Derek John is Slate's Executive Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you haven't please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show and want to support us, consider signing up for Slate Plus.   Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Sponsored by Saks.com. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide on saks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(This episode originally aired in March 2020.) The 1998 romantic comedy You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is about the brutal fight between a beloved indie bookstore, the Shop Around the Corner, and Fox Books, an obvious Barnes & Noble stand-in. On this episode of Decoder Ring we revisit the real-life conflict that inspired the movie and displaced independent booksellers on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This conflict illustrates how, for a brief time, Barnes & Noble was a symbol of predatory capitalism, only to be usurped by the uniting force at the heart of the film: the internet. Some of the voices in this episode include Delia Ephron, the co-screenwriter of You've Got Mail, the illustrator Brian Selznick, Laura J. Miller, author of Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling and the Culture of Consumption, Joel Fram, founder of Eeyore's Books for Children, and Boris Kachka, book editor for the Los Angeles Times. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Benjamin Frisch and Cleo Levin was research assistant.  Thanks to Steve Geck, Maris Kreizman, Emma Straub, Jacob Bernstein, Gary Hoover, Peter Glassman and June Thomas.  Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. Derek John is Slate's Executive Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you haven't please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show and want to support us, consider signing up for Slate Plus.   Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Sponsored by Saks.com. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide on saks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(This episode originally aired in March 2020.) The 1998 romantic comedy You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is about the brutal fight between a beloved indie bookstore, the Shop Around the Corner, and Fox Books, an obvious Barnes & Noble stand-in. On this episode of Decoder Ring we revisit the real-life conflict that inspired the movie and displaced independent booksellers on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This conflict illustrates how, for a brief time, Barnes & Noble was a symbol of predatory capitalism, only to be usurped by the uniting force at the heart of the film: the internet. Some of the voices in this episode include Delia Ephron, the co-screenwriter of You've Got Mail, the illustrator Brian Selznick, Laura J. Miller, author of Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling and the Culture of Consumption, Joel Fram, founder of Eeyore's Books for Children, and Boris Kachka, book editor for the Los Angeles Times. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin and produced by Benjamin Frisch and Cleo Levin was research assistant.  Thanks to Steve Geck, Maris Kreizman, Emma Straub, Jacob Bernstein, Gary Hoover, Peter Glassman and June Thomas.  Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. Derek John is Slate's Executive Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. If you haven't please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show and want to support us, consider signing up for Slate Plus.   Slate Plus members get to listen to Decoder Ring without any ads. Their support is also crucial to our work. So please go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today. Sponsored by Saks.com. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide on saks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We heard the call and we have responded! It was noted by more than one reader that we've done very few nonfiction picture books on our podcast. We did do So You Want to Be President earlier this year back in February but that was pretty much it. So today, we consider a book produced back in 2001. We know that the standards to which we hold nonfiction picture books has changed in the intervening 21 years. So how does this particular title stand up today? Spoiler Alert: Surprisingly well! Betsy told the story of the goose puppet and Brian Selznick on her blog here back in 2011: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2011/05/18/saracen-selznick-and-the-goose-that-almost-wasnt/ And you can find information on the upcoming celebration at The Rabbit Hole in Kansas City on November 18th here: https://www.rabbitholekc.org/thisisnotarabbit For the full Show Notes please visit: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2022/11/07/fuse-8-n-kate-the-dinosaurs-of-waterhouse-hawkins-by-barbara-kerley-ill-brian-selznick/

Reading and literacy are important life skills. But many boys struggle with reading and writing -- and resist parents' and teachers' well-intended efforts to help them. Lots of boys are reluctant readers. Many hate writing. Teaching boys to read Middle school literacy instructional coach Todd Feltman says, "reading has to be taught in increments," especially for young boys who typically come into schools with a developmentally appropriate preference for play and movement. Boys, he says, "shouldn't be forced to learn how to read. It should be a gradual process" that started with phonemic awareness and includes frequent exposure to high interest, culturally relevant books that align with boys' pre-existing interests. To help middle school boys, teachers and parents must first understand boys' lived experience, including their previous experiences with reading and writing. "We have to help find reading material that will interest our boys - and model what pleasurable reading looks like," Feltman says. Audiobooks and podcasts can also support boys' literacy development. "Audiobooks and podcasts are wonderful because they give boys a chance to visualize," Feltman says. "They can also help boys develop fluency." (Another plus: Boys can be active while developing their vocabulary & comprehension skills!) Also helpful: book clubs for boys. (Wanna know more? Check out How & Why to Start a Boys' Book Club.) Teaching boys to write Supporting boys as they learn to read will also aid in the development of boys' writing skills. "Weak readers tend to be weak writers," Feltman says. Letting boys draw and discuss their ideas before asking (or requiring) them to write a story or report is helpful. You can also encourage boys to use to voice-to-text apps to dictate stories if handwriting or keyboarding is difficult for them. With minimal effort, you can build boys reading and literacy skills AND have fun. In this episode, Jen, Janet, & Todd discuss: Whether expecting 5 and 6-yr old boys to read is developmentally appropriate Reading as a multi-faceted experience The role of role-modeling in literacy development How parents can build boys' literacy skills while buffering school expectations Incorporating movement & literacy Using audiobooks, podcasts, & book clubs to support boys' literacy development Supporting boys' writing development Easy ways to build boys reading and literacy skills How to find boy-friendly books The value of family reading time Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: toddfeltman.com -- Todd's website How (& Why) to Start a Boys' Book Club -- ON BOYS episode Secret Saturdays, by Torrey Maldonado -- great book for boys, recommended by Todd at 16:18 Diper Overlode (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 17), by Jeff Kinney -- great book for boys, recommended by Todd at 16:58 The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick -- great (big!) book for reluctant readers (includes lots of engaging illustrations) Wonder, by R.J. Palacio -- another great book for boys White Bird, by R.J Palacio -- graphic novel that's great for boys Pony -- another excellen R.J. Palacio book GuysRead.com -- great site for finding boy-friendly literature LeVar Burton Reads -- podcast featuring the original host of Reading Rainbow - now reading stories for adults! Mentoring My Elementary- and Middle-School Students to Become Powerful Navigators of Success, by Todd Feltman Need help with your boys? Subscribe to Jen's newsletter, Building Boys Bulletin Join Janet Allison's real-time, monthly group coaching program, Decoding Your Boy 

**Please note that in this episode, the illustrator, Mila Launis, is sometimes mistakenly referred to as she/her. This is an honest and unintentional error, as the illustrator is, in fact, a male. Please accept our apologies!**Thanks for Listening to Season 2,  Episode 23 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:News: We all got new books! Order of the Phoenix ornament is out. New Funko Pops?!Main Topic: Third episode of a 5 part series that examines amazing box sets. This episode features the 20th Anniversary Set of American books by Illustrator Brian SelznickTranslation of the Show: FinnishHosted by:Carly  @alltheprettybooks on Instagram  Erik  @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollection on InstagramImages of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.comJOIN US ON PATREON!!You can get access to our Discord and our BONUS EPISODES! www.patreon.com/dialoguealleySend Questions and Listener Mail to:  Dialoguealleypodcast@gmail.comWe would love to hear from you!Music: Barbershop Cocktails by Alexandra Woodward  https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/vXtBxKe0ON/ Support the show

July 21, 1855. Literary lion Ralph Waldo Emerson writes a letter to an unknown Brooklyn journalist named Walt Whitman. He's just read Whitman's first published poems, which have both startled him and caused him to rejoice. Emerson congratulates the poet on having produced “the most extraordinary piece of wit & wisdom that America has yet contributed.” So why, just five years later, will Emerson be urging him to delete the “scandalous” passages from a new edition of the poems? And how did Walt Whitman's exuberant sensuality help recast America's relationship to the body?Special thanks to our guests, Karen Karbiener, professor of literature at NYU and president of the Walt Whitman Initiative, and Jerome Loving, author of Emerson, Whitman, and the American Muse and Walt Whitman: The Song of Himself. Karbiener published a new edition of Whitman's Live Oak, With Moss poems along with illustrator Brian Selznick. You can find out more about the Walt Whitman Initiative's programming, including efforts to preserve the Whitman home at 99 Ryerson Street, on their website: WaltWhitmanInitiative.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scorsese is making a fictional narrative film about the thing he loves the most: film. Though he happens to be hiding it in a family film adapted from a book by Brian Selznick.

Brian Selznick's next book was inspired in part by a famous friend, Steven Spielberg. Billed by publisher Scholastic as a “love letter to the natural world,” Selznick's “Big Tree” tells the story of two sycamore seeds and their quest across time and space to save the world. The 528-page book, featuring nearly 300 pages of illustrations by Selznick, comes out April 4, 2023. He began working on “Big Tree” after Spielberg suggested he write a story of nature, from nature's point of view. “‘Big Tree' is about a kind of hope that can be found in nature,” Selznick said in a statement. “It's about surviving by working together to create a community. It's about moving forward, planning for the future, and growing — even in the face of destruction. The natural world offers so many beautiful metaphors to help us live. Trees need each other to survive in the same way people need each other to survive. And like nature, we need to be adaptable as we grow.” In a statement about the book, Spielberg said, “The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of it in the pages of ‘Big Tree.'” Selznick's previous books include “Wonderstruck,” “The Marvels” and “Invention of Hugo Cabret,” winner in 2008 of the Caldecott medal for illustration of a children's story and the basis of Martin Scorsese's film “Hugo.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Pack a snack for a rundown of what Allegra's been reading this month, along with thoughts about the upcoming Percy Jackson TV series! Books include Stories and Poems for Extremely Intelligent Children of All Ages by Howard Bloom; Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes; Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk; Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk; Life of Pi by Yann Martel; The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick; The Crossover by Kwame Alexander; The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz; What if it's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera; Here's to Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera; Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green; Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality by Roshani Chokshi; Star-Touched Stories by Roshani Chokshi; and There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar.

Pack a snack for a rundown of what's on Allegra's bookshelf for Spring 2022, along with thoughts about the upcoming Percy Jackson TV series! Books include Stories and Poems for Extremely Intelligent Children of All Ages by Howard Bloom; Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes; Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk; Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk; Life of Pi by Yann Martel; The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick; The Crossover by Kwame Alexander; The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz; What if it's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera; Here's to Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera; Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green; Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality by Roshani Chokshi; Star-Touched Stories by Roshani Chokshi; There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar.

Our Book Club continues with a discussion on Wonderstruck – both the Brian Selznick novel and the Todd Haynes film!  Watch your step Gigantor, before you take out the George Washington Bridge! #wonderstruck #toddhaynes #brianselznick #museumofnaturalhistory #davidbowie #spaceoddity #panoramaofthecityofnewyork #queensmuseum The Appeal https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Appeal/Janice-Hallett/9781982187453   The Bubble https://youtu.be/ZBD8X5zLG4U   Night at the Museum https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477347/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0   Wyvern https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331335/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

This week, we are joined by author/illustrator, Brian Selznick!  Brian is the author and illustrator of THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie, Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianselznick/Keep up with Brian's website: https://www.thebrianselznick.com/Purchase KALEIDOSCOPE via the SCBWI Bookshop.org page: https://bookshop.org/lists/scbwi-podcastsFollow SCBWI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi/Follow SCBWI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scbwiFollow SCBWI on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealscbwiJoin SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/join-scbwi/Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

In this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, Booklist's editors look back on the year in reading and talk about some of their fave titles from the Editors' Choice list, which is the main feature of our January issue. Here's what everyone talked about: Donna Seaman, Editor, Adult Books Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist's Memoir of the Jim Crow South, by Winfred Rembert and Erin I. Kelly The Sentence, by Louise Erdrich The Book of Form and Emptiness, by Ruth Ozeki Martita, I Remember You, by Sandra Cisneros, translated by Liliana Valenzuela Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea, by Edith Widder Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, by Suzanne Simard Sarah Hunter, Editor, Books for Youth and Graphic Novels Himawari House, written by Harmony Becker, art by the author Bubbles…Up, by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez This Poison Heart, by Kalynn Bayron When We Were Infinite, by Kelly Loy Gilbert Heather Booth, Audio Editor Finnegan's Wake, by James Joyce, read by Barry McGovern and Marcella Riordan Island Queen, by Vanessa Riley, read by Adjoa Andoh My Heart is a Chainsaw, by Stephen Graham Jones, read by Cara Gee Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, by Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam, read by Malcolm Gladwell and others A Master of Djinn, by P. Djèlí Clark, read by Suehyla El-Attar The Ex-Talk, by Rachel Lynn Solomon, read by Emily Ellet The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne, by Johnathan Stroud, read by Sophie Aldred Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World, by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, read by Lin-Manuel Miranda Kaleidoscope, by Brian Selznick, read by Gwendoline Christie Maggie Reagan, Senior Editor, Books for Youth Cool for the Summer, by Dahlia Adler Instructions for Dancing, by Nicola Yoon Little Thieves, by Margaret Owen Susan Maguire, Senior Editor, Collection Management and Library Outreach A Thorn in the Saddle, by Rebekah Weatherspoon Blind Tiger, by Sandra Brown Light from Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki Julia Smith, Senior Editor, Books for Youth The List of Unspeakable Fears, by J. Kasper Kramer Salt Magic, written by Hope Larson, illustrated by Rebecca Mock The Secret of the Magic Pearl, by Elisa Sabatinelli, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno, translated by Christopher Turner Annie Bostrom, Associate Editor, Adult Books And Now I Spill the Family Secrets, written by Margaret Kimball, art by the author Matrix, by Lauren Groff

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles. Our special guests this week are Bridget Dailey who is a Youth Services Specialist at the Delaware County District Library and Jack Hilborn who has been a very active member of the Delaware community. We speak with Bridget about the Noon Year's Eve Program coming up and Jack about how he has been involved in the community.  Recommendations include There Was a Silly Unicorn Who Wanted to Fly by Ken Geist, Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick, and All of the Marvels by Douglas Wolk.  Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on December 17, 2021

Narrator Amir Abdullah joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to talk about BLACK BOY JOY, edited by Kwame Mbalia and written by 17 Black male and non-binary authors. BLACK BOY JOY is one of AudioFile's 2021 Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks, and it's a lively celebration of the power of joy in Black boys' lives. Amir, who co-narrated the audiobook with Taj Leahy, tells Michele the fun of narrating audiobooks for kids and families and the special preparation that went into voicing so many characters and a variety of stories from incredible authors. The narrator's engaging delivery of genres ranging from realistic fiction to poetry to sci-fi and fantasy will appeal to many middle-grade and YA listeners. Read AudioFile's full review of BLACK BOY JOY on our website. Published by Listening Library. 2021 Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks: ALWAYS by Morris Gleitzman, read by Morris Gleitzman BLACK BOY JOY by Kwame Mbalia [Ed.], read by Amir Abdullah, Taj Leahy KALEIDOSCOPE by Brian Selznick, read by Gwendoline Christie, Brian Selznick [Note] STUNTBOY, IN THE MEANTIME by Jason Reynolds, read by Guy Lockard, Nile Bullock, Angel Pean, James Fouhey, Soneela Nankani, Leon Nixon, Chanté McCormick, Lamarr Gulley, DePre Owens THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle, read by Kevin R. Free, Eric Carle WE ARE STILL HERE! by Traci Sorell, read by Garrett Abel, Jacob Cummings, Mary Kay Henderson, Lauren Hummingbird, Don McClellan, Ella Mounce, Kaitlyn Pinkerton, Isobel Shults, Oliver Shults, Carlos Sorell, Tonia Hogner-Weavel, Traci Sorell For the full list of 2021 Best Audiobooks, visit: audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of the 2020 Christian Book Award for Best Audiobook, Chasing Vines, find your way to an immensely fruitful life. Amir Abdullah photo by Patrick Maus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica, Samantha & Greg guess the plot of movies/TV shows: Hugo & The Departed. Follow us on: www.instagram.com/implotsters/ www.twitter.com/implotsters www.facebook.com/implotsters www.youtube.com/channel/UCNt0P8dGWkM1OdnhKO3pXKg TikTok @Implotsters Visit our website: www.implotsters.com

Join Rachel and special guest Thomas Anderson, fellow Youth Services Librarian, as they discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.

‘Subliem, warm, wijs en ontroerend’, ‘een meesterwerk’, ‘spectaculair’: nog voor het boek de Woutertje Pieterse Prijs 2021 won, werd het al bedolven onder de superlatieven. 'Hele verhalen voor een halve soldaat' (Querido 12+), dat de voorgeschiedenis vertelt van 'Hoe Tortot zijn vissenhart verloor', staat centraal in de 43ste aflevering van De Grote Vriendelijke Podcast. Kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) praten met schrijver Benny Lindelauf over de totstandkoming van het boek. Over hoe hij de ellende van de wereld verwerkt door te schrijven, over de collectieve bron van oude sprookjes en verhalen, over een schatkist vol geluiden, muzikale taal, de klankkast tussen schrijver en lezer en de beeldschone illustraties van Ludwig Volbeda (die ook nog even te horen is). Verwijzingen in deze aflevering Het vorige tweeluik van Benny Lindelauf bestaat uit 'Negen open armen' en 'De hemel van Heivisj' (Querido 12+). Benny refereert aan het interview dat hij gaf aan Thomas de Veen van NRC Handelsblad. Dat stuk is hier terug te lezen. Het juryrapport van de Woutertje Pieterse Prijs staat op deze website. In de Parelrubriek noemde Benny naast 'De Wonderlingen' van Brian Selznick (vert. Aleid van Eekelen-Benders, Lannoo 12+) ook 'Gloei' van Edward van de Vendel (tekeningen: Floor de Goede, Querido 14+). Besproken boeken Bij het bespreken van de boeken verwijst Bas naar een gesprek tussen Kirsten König van de Kinderboekwinkel Amsterdam met Lucy Strange in het instagram-boekenprogramma 'Lees Live'. Dat gesprek is hier terug te kijken. 'Groot Biegel Sprookjesboek' Paul Biegel Tekeningen: Charlotte Dematons Gottmer 5+ 'De geest en het meisje' Lucy Strange Vertaling: Aleid van Eekelen-Benders Gottmer 10+

What's up Reservos! This week, we discuss Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick' book, Hugo! Listen as we discuss this wonderful film of adventure, purpose, and self-worth! All hail George Méliès! Enjoy!

Annika and Zach sit down and chat with author, illustrator and renaissance man, Brian Selznick.

本集主題：「小小猴私家偵探：Baby Monkey Private Eye」繪本新書介紹 專訪編輯：葉倩廷 內容簡介： ★美國凱迪克金牌獎得主、《雨果的秘密》作者最新力作 小小孩的第一本推理圖畫書，跟隨小小猴一起破案，訓練敏銳的觀察力，打開追根究柢的好奇心，原來當偵探如此趣味十足！ 遇到生活裡的各種疑難雜症該怎麼辦呢？ 找小小猴就對了！ 咦？小小猴是誰？ 他是小小猴，也是私家偵探。 每次接到案子， 他就拿起放大鏡找線索、作筆記、吃塊點心、穿上褲子出門破案去。 有一天，一位婦人前來報案， 原來，她的孩子不見了。 這次的案子十萬火急， 沒有時間找線索、吃點心，連褲子都來不及穿上啦！ 到底是什麼案子這個緊迫呢？最終，小小猴破案了嗎？ 作、繪者簡介：布萊恩‧賽茲尼克(Brian Selznick） 凱迪克獎得主與《紐約時報》暢銷圖文書的作者。著有多部膾炙人口的作品，包括《雨果的祕密》、《奇光下的祕密》（這兩部都被改編為電影），還有《奇蹟之屋》等。他繪製插畫的圖畫書曾拿下許多大獎，如芭芭拉‧克莉寫作的《霍金斯的恐龍世界》贏得凱迪克銀牌獎；由潘‧瑪諾茲‧萊恩撰寫的《當瑪麗安歌唱》（暫譯）則贏得賽伯特榮譽獎。他同時也是書商、操偶師與劇作家。 作者簡介：大衛‧塞林(David Serlin） 作家、編輯，也是歷史學家，任教於加州大學聖地牙哥分校。他為成人讀者們撰寫與編輯了許多文章與書籍。《小小猴私家偵探》是他為兒童所寫的第一部作品。

Bre and Savannah chat about her time on the West End with “Wicked”! We breakdown Savannah’s acting philosophy and talk about how her life has changed since having her son. An established West End leading lady, Savannah Stevenson is best known for playing Glinda in the West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, London. Savannah is also an acting coach and masterclass facilitator, wife to Nate and new mum to Ezra. Her further West End credits include Guenevere in Camelot at the London Palladium, Sybil Evers in Chariots of Fire, the Original Cast of Mary Poppins directed by Sir Richard Eyre, The Menier Chocolate Factory's major revival of Aspects of Love by Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Gone with the Wind, both directed by Sir Trevor Nunn. She trained at The Guildford School of Acting, winning a scholarship to the three-year degree course and graduating with First Class Honours in Performance and the Principals Award.She has been involved in workshops for new stage adaptations including Hugo by Brian Selznick, Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One, Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Lincoln Centre's production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown directed by Barlett Sher. She was chosen after worldwide auditions to play Mary, Mother of Jesus in The Bible Videos for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, filmed on location in Utah, USA. Get coached by Savannah! Visit her website here:www.savannahstevenson.com Full show notes here.www.pepperfoxphoto.com/pod/savannahstevenson

No Dia das Crianças, viemos falar sobre nossa indicação para todas as idades: A Invenção de Hugo Cabret, de Brian Selznick! Falamos sobre o enredo, personagens, relacionamentos e muito mais com as inventoras:Raquel Cortez Machado– Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads | Skoob | Adquira seus livros! Karoline Oliveira - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Conto na Amazon Com a edição de Caíque Apolinário.NÃO DEIXE O CAPPUCCINO ESFRIAR!Ajude o Cappuccino sendo o nosso padrinho ou apoiador para que o podcast continue existindo - e evoluindo! Eis os lugares onde você pode nos apoiar: PicPay! | Padrim | Apoie.seASSINE NOSSO FEED EM QUALQUER LUGAR!Deixe seu feedback para melhorarmos cada vez mais e entregarmos o melhor podcast possível a todos vocês. E nos avalie com 5 estrelas no iTunes!Entre para nosso grupo do WhatsApp! Clique no link e tome um cafézinho: http://bit.ly/loverscoffeeConheça a Wakanda Streamers!A Wakanda Streamers nasceu na necessidade de sobrepor a desigualdade racial no mercado de streamers de games. Mas logo cresceu organicamente para uma rede de conteúdo em geral da comunidade preta brasileira. De músicos a ilustradores, designers a youtubers, todos fazem sua parte e se ajudam a disseminar informação de qualidade. Yibambe!Conheça a iniciativa Podcasters Unidos!A Iniciativa #PodcastersUnidos foi criada com a ideia de divulgar Podcasts menos conhecidos. Aqueles que, apesar de Undergrounds, têm muita qualidade tanto em entretenimento quanto em opinião. Por aqui você tem a chance de conhecer novas vozes que movimentam essa rede. É só escolher e dar o Play!Comente em nosso campo de comentários e também em nossas redes sociais:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bookstimebrasil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookstimebrasil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookstimebrasil/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bookstimebrasil Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/56271 TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Cappuccino-Cast-p966472/E em nosso email: cappuccino.btb [arroba] gmail.com Deixe seu feedback para melhorarmos cada vez mais e entregarmos o melhor podcast possível a todos vocês!

No Dia das Crianças, viemos falar sobre nossa indicação para todas as idades: A Invenção de Hugo Cabret, de Brian Selznick! Falamos sobre o enredo, personagens, relacionamentos e muito mais com as inventoras:Raquel Cortez Machado– Instagram | Twitter | Goodreads | Skoob | Adquira seus livros! Karoline Oliveira - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Conto na Amazon Com a edição de Caíque Apolinário.NÃO DEIXE O CAPPUCCINO ESFRIAR!Ajude o Cappuccino sendo o nosso padrinho ou apoiador para que o podcast continue existindo - e evoluindo! Eis os lugares onde você pode nos apoiar: PicPay! | Padrim | Apoie.seASSINE NOSSO FEED EM QUALQUER LUGAR!Deixe seu feedback para melhorarmos cada vez mais e entregarmos o melhor podcast possível a todos vocês. E nos avalie com 5 estrelas no iTunes!Entre para nosso grupo do WhatsApp! Clique no link e tome um cafézinho: http://bit.ly/loverscoffeeConheça a Wakanda Streamers!A Wakanda Streamers nasceu na necessidade de sobrepor a desigualdade racial no mercado de streamers de games. Mas logo cresceu organicamente para uma rede de conteúdo em geral da comunidade preta brasileira. De músicos a ilustradores, designers a youtubers, todos fazem sua parte e se ajudam a disseminar informação de qualidade. Yibambe!Conheça a iniciativa Podcasters Unidos!A Iniciativa #PodcastersUnidos foi criada com a ideia de divulgar Podcasts menos conhecidos. Aqueles que, apesar de Undergrounds, têm muita qualidade tanto em entretenimento quanto em opinião. Por aqui você tem a chance de conhecer novas vozes que movimentam essa rede. É só escolher e dar o Play!Comente em nosso campo de comentários e também em nossas redes sociais:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bookstimebrasil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookstimebrasil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookstimebrasil/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bookstimebrasil Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/56271 TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Cappuccino-Cast-p966472/E em nosso email: cappuccino.btb [arroba] gmail.com Deixe seu feedback para melhorarmos cada vez mais e entregarmos o melhor podcast possível a todos vocês!

Here comes a fun "crossover" episode, in which your Book XChange co-hosts go multimedia and talk about some of their favorite (and maybe not-so-favorite) book-to-movie adaptations. The brothers discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with adapting a well-known or beloved book for the screen, and kick around a broad assortment of choices - some very famous, others a little more obscure. What makes an adaptation truly noteworthy and interesting? What are some of your favorite films made from books? What are some of the reasons book adaptations fail? All of this, plus plenty of movie recommendations to fill your queues or satisfy your quarantine viewing needs, are coming your way in lucky Episode 13 of the Book XChange podcast... MOVIE ADAPTATIONS DISCUSSED/RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE (and what they're adapted from): 'No Country for Old Men,' directed by the Coen Brothers (from the Cormac McCarthy novel); 'True Grit,' directed by the Coen Brothers (from the Charles Portis novel); 'Silence,' directed by Martin Scorsese (from the Shusaku Endo novel); 'Hugo,' Martin Scorsese (from the Brian Selznick novel); 'Shutter Island,' Martin Scorsese (from the Dennis Lehane novel); 'The Age of Innocence,' Martin Scorsese (from the Edith Wharton novel); 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,' Andrew Dominik (from the Ron Hansen novel); 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,' by Peter Weir (from multiple Patrick O'Brian novels); 'The Grapes of Wrath,' John Ford (from the John Steinbeck novel); 'The Sister Brothers,' Jacques Audiard (from the Patrick deWitt novel); 'The Road,' John Hillcoat (from the Cormac McCarthy novel); 'The Big Short,' Adam McKay (from the Michael Lewis non-fiction book); 'The Shining,' Staley Kubrick (from the Stephen King novel); '2001: A Space Odyssey,' Stanley Kubrick (from the Arthur C. Clarke novel); 'Barry Lyndon,' Stanley Kubrick (from the William Makepeace Thackeray novel); 'A Clockwork Orange,' Stanley Kubrick (from the Anthony Burgess novel); 'Rosemary's Baby,' Roman Polanski (from the Ira Levin novel); 'Oliver Twist,' Roman Polanski (from the Charles Dickens novel); 'Death and the Maiden,' Roman Polanski (from the Charles Dickens novel); 'Carnage,' Roman Polanski (from the Yasmina Reza play); 'The Innocents,' Jack Clayton (from the Henry James novella 'The Turn of the ' - adaptation written by Truman Capote); 'Ran' and 'Throne of Blood,' Akira Kurosawa (from the William Shakespeare plays); 'High and Low,' Akira Kurosawa (from the Ed McBain novel 'King's Ransom'); 'Roshomon,' Akira Kurosawa (from the Ryūnosuke Akutagawa short story); 'Enemy,' Denis Villenueve (from the Jose Saramago novel 'The Double'); 'Dune,' Denis Villenueve (from the Frank Herbert novel); 'Arrival,' Denis Villenueve (from the Ted Chiang short story 'Story of Your Life'); 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' Wes Anderson (from the Roald Dahl novel); 'The Iron Giant,' Brad Bird (from the Ted Hughes novel 'The Iron Man'); 'A Scanner Darkly,' Richard Linklater (from the Philip K. novel); 'Bernie,' Richard Linklater (from the Texas Monthly article 'Midnight in the Garden of East Texas' by Skip Hollandsworth); 'Fast Food Nation,' Richard Linklater (from the non-fiction book by Eric Schlosser); 'In Cold Blood,' Richard Brooks (from the non-fiction book by Truman Capote); 'Adaptation,' Spike Jonze (from the non-fiction book 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean - adaptation written by Charlie Kaufman); 'Kristin Lavransdatter,' Liv Ullman (from the trilogy by Sigrid Undset); Planned next episode of the Book XChange podcast: We discuss some of our favorite Nobel Prize for Literature winners!

On today's episode, Adam and Jill are joined by Emma and Maria to share some book picks for another Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge task. We're sharing some books with unique formats including oral histories, mixed format, unique narrators, diaries, and much more. This was a blast.  Jill’s Picks Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris The Last One by Alexandra Oliva Emma’s Picks The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple  Attachments by Rainbow Rowell  Maria’s Picks Sadie by Courtney Summers The Flame by Leonard Cohen Illuminae by Amie Kaufman Adam’s Pick’s Wink, Poppy, Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke  White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi The Princess Bride by William Goldman The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Theatre designer Christopher Oram is next in the queue joining Simon and author & illustrator Brian Selznick in part 2 of episode 5 From childhood influences to a stellar career designing for the theatre, Christopher discusses how he has come full circle. Creating imaginary worlds as a kid dreaming of Star Wars to creating the... The post Holding Up the Queue: Pt 2 “The Proscenium as Portal” with theatre designer Christopher Oram appeared first on Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop.

Writer and illustrator Brian Selznick talks to Simon about the art of piecing together a page turner and how children’s books can be a guide and friend in navigating life as a child. Brian’s black and white illustrations set the scene for the reader to dream in colour. His 2007 book ‘The Invention of Hugo... The post Holding Up the Queue: Pt 1 “How we make our own families” with writer & illustrator Brian Selznick appeared first on Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop.

Baby Monkey, Private Eye by David Serlin and Brian Selznick

In this episode, I am reviewing The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.

Florence Berthout reçoit Louise, une élève du collège Rognoni qui parlera du livre « Les Marvels » de Brian Selznick.

Lin liked Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You for its complex and unflinching portrayal of life as a racialized minority in 70’s America. The well-crafted story elicits strong emotions through the interwoven narrative strands that revolve around coping with grief and with oppressive social dynamics. Another interwoven narrative, Brian Selznick’s The Marvels is a touching middle-grade story set against the background of the AIDS crisis in the early nineties. Margrit loved it for the way it unfolds like a mystery with ever higher emotional stakes and for the message that everyone deserves to find themselves reflected in stories. Question of the episode: Do you have a found story of your own, one that you were so excited to find and really spoke to you for who you were, even if it made you angry with its stark realism? Have you ever had the experience of finding your own story? Join the conversation on Twitter at @World_ofStories or email us at worldofstoriespodcast@gmail.com.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

In part two of our special Harry Potter series, we're talking with some of the illustrators who have brought Harry to life over the last 20 years, including: Mary GrandPré, the illustrator of the original U.S. editions of the Harry Potter series; Brian Selznick, the illustrator of the 20th anniversary edition covers; and Jim Kay, the artist behind the fully illustrated editions. Each artist will talk about what it was like to join the Harry Potter universe and bring to life their vision of the Boy Who Lived. Additional resources: Listen to part 1 of our series: The Harry Potter Fandom Listen to part 3 of our series: The Making of Harry Potter See Mary GrandPré's illustration for the original U.S. cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone See Brian Selznick's cover art for the 20th anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series See some of Jim Kay's artwork from the fully illustrated editions Guests: Mary GrandPré has illustrated over 20 picture books, but she is perhaps best known for her illustrations on the Harry Potter books. She has also worked as the conceptual artist on Dreamwork's animated film "Antz” and on Blue Sky Studios' animated film “Ice Age.” Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo, and Wonderstruck, adapted by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as The Marvels. His books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Jim studied illustration at the University of Westminster and since graduating has worked in the Archives of Tate Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Jim has produced concept work for television and contributed to a group exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He now lives and works in Northamptonshire, England, with his wife and a rescued greyhound. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

In part two of our special Harry Potter series, we're talking with some of the illustrators who have brought Harry to life over the last 20 years, including: Mary GrandPré, the illustrator of the original U.S. editions of the Harry Potter series; Brian Selznick, the illustrator of the 20th anniversary edition covers; and Jim Kay, the artist behind the fully illustrated editions. Each artist will talk about what it was like to join the Harry Potter universe and bring to life their vision of the Boy Who Lived. Additional resources: Listen to part 1 of our series: The Harry Potter Fandom Listen to part 3 of our series: The Making of Harry Potter See Mary GrandPré's illustration for the original U.S. cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone See Brian Selznick's cover art for the 20th anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series See some of Jim Kay's artwork from the fully illustrated editions Guests: Mary GrandPré has illustrated over 20 picture books, but she is perhaps best known for her illustrations on the Harry Potter books. She has also worked as the conceptual artist on Dreamwork’s animated film "Antz” and on Blue Sky Studios’ animated film “Ice Age.” Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning movie Hugo, and Wonderstruck, adapted by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as The Marvels. His books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Jim studied illustration at the University of Westminster and since graduating has worked in the Archives of Tate Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Jim has produced concept work for television and contributed to a group exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He now lives and works in Northamptonshire, England, with his wife and a rescued greyhound. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

In September 1998, Scholastic published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, introducing U.S. readers to the orphaned boy living in a cupbord under the stairs. Since then, the Harry Potter series has become a global phenomenon, selling more than 500 million copies, translated into more than 80 languages, and adapted into eight blockbuster films.  To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we're hosting a series of special episodes. Over the next few weeks, we'll talk with some of the extraordinary illustrators behind the stories, as well as Scholastic employees who were with Harry from the very beginning.  But first, we're going to talk about the fandom. This week, you'll hear from fans themselves about what Harry Potter means to them. You'll also hear from two librarians who are bringing the books to new generations of readers every day.  Additional resources: Listen to part 2: The Artists of Harry Potter Listen to part 3: The Making of Harry Potter Watch our special video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series in the U.S. Learn more about the 20th anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series with cover art by Brian Selznick Guests: Eti Berland is a youth and teen services librarian at Lincolnwood Public Library in Illinois. Robin Brenner is the teen librarian at the Public Library of Brookline in Massachusetts. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

In September 1998, Scholastic published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, introducing U.S. readers to the orphaned boy living in a cupbord under the stairs. Since then, the Harry Potter series has become a global phenomenon, selling more than 500 million copies, translated into more than 80 languages, and adapted into eight blockbuster films.  To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we're hosting a series of special episodes. Over the next few weeks, we'll talk with some of the extraordinary illustrators behind the stories, as well as Scholastic employees who were with Harry from the very beginning.  But first, we're going to talk about the fandom. This week, you'll hear from fans themselves about what Harry Potter means to them. You'll also hear from two librarians who are bringing the books to new generations of readers every day.  Additional resources: Listen to part 2: The Artists of Harry Potter Listen to part 3: The Making of Harry Potter Watch our special video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series in the U.S. Learn more about the 20th anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series with cover art by Brian Selznick Guests: Eti Berland is a youth and teen services librarian at Lincolnwood Public Library in Illinois. Robin Brenner is the teen librarian at the Public Library of Brookline in Massachusetts. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Episode Fifty One Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page.Russell Gray’s Book Tube Channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/inkandpaperblog– Russel’s Book Recommendations –So Lucky – Nicola GriffithThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers #10) – Becky ChambersWhen I Hit You: Or, a Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife – Meena Kandasamy – BookExpo Adult Editor’s Buzz 2018 – The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and The Novel that Scandalized the World – Sarah Weinman release date September 11, 2018She Would Be King – Wayétu Moore release date September 11, 2018There Will Be No Miracles Here: A Memoir – Casey Gerald release date October 2, 2018 Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive – Stephanie Land release date January 29, 2019Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear – Kim Brooks release date August 21, 2018Ohio: A Novel – Stephen Markley release date August 21, 2018 – BookExpo Young Adult Editor’s Buzz 2018 –Darius the Great is Not Okay – Adib Khorram release date August 28, 2018The Girl King – Mimi Yu release date August 28, 2018Sadie – Courtney Summers release date September 4, 2018Girls of Paper and Fire – Natasha Ngan release date November 6, 2018The Similars – Rebecca Hanover release date January 1, 2019 – Books Chris and Emily Were Really Excited To Acquire at BookExpo –There, There – Tommy Orange (EF)The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and The Novel that Scandalized the World – Sarah Weinman (CW)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 20th Anniversary Editions with Brian Selznick illustrated covers (EF)Hope Never Dies – Andrew Shaffer (CW)Pride – Ibi Zoboi (CW) The Library – Susan Orleans (CW) Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It: A Mother’s Suggestions – Roz Chast and Patricia Marx (EF)– Also Mentioned – Simon Savidge – The Readers PodcastJen CampbellMercysBookishMusingsHild - Nicola Griffith Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant – Roz Chast Going Into Town: A Love Letter to New York – Roz ChastLets Be Less Stupid: An Attempt to Maintain My Mental Faculties – Patricia MarxDeborah Harkness All Souls Trilogy

This week's episode has been a long-time coming. We reckon Edith spoke to director Todd Haynes just before Christmas - after his latest film Wonderstruck received a 3 minute standing ovation at last year's Cannes film festival - and we've been desperate to share our chat ever since. Well, the moment has come, as Wonderstruck finally gets an official UK release - though you may already have been lucky enough to see it on Amazon.  Based on the bestselling novel by Brian Selznick, who also wrote the screenplay, Wonderstruck intertwines two stories set 50 years apart about children Rose and Ben, both of whom are on quests to find their parents. In a novel twist, Rose's story plays out as a black and white silent movie, which presented various challenges for composer Carter Burwell.  As well of plenty of examples of Carter's score, you'll also hear music from Thom Yorke, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday and more.

Sam is joined by director Todd Haynes to discuss his new movie, Wonderstruck. Based on Brian Selznick’s novel of the same name, Wonderstruck is about two children, both with hearing impairments, who live in eras 50 years apart and set off in search of the bright lights of New York City. Todd Haynes masterfully flits between a black-and-white 1927, where 12-year-old urchin Rose (Millicent Simmonds) lives a cosseted life in New Jersey, and 1977, where an unkempt Ben (Pete’s Dragon star Fegley) lives in a quiet, rural town in Minnesota. While Rose dreams of crossing paths with film star idol Lillian Mayhew (Moore), Ben longs for his deceased mother (Williams) and his father whom he never knew. In a whimsical mirroring of one another, both children trade in their lonely lives for the hustle and bustle of the big city in a quest to find themselves.

Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick and David Serlin

Edição de 26 Março 2018 - "Wonderstruck - O Museu das Maravilhas", de Brian Selznick

This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss Don't Call Me Princess, All the Names They Used for God, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by Dreadful Young Girls and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill and ThirdLove. Books discussed on the show: All the Names They Used for God: Stories by Anjali Sachdeva Don't Call Me Princess: Essays on Girls, Women, Sex, and Life by Peggy Orenstein I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good by Emma Gray Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick and David Serlin This Could Hurt by Jillian Medoff The Last Equation of Isaac Severy: A Novel in Clues by Nova Jacobs Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb What we're reading this week: MEM by Bethany C. Morrow A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle More books out this week: A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller Where I Live by Brenda Rufener People Like Us by Dana Mele Eat the Apple by Matt Young A Princess in Theory: Reluctant Royals by Alyssa Cole The Tangled Lands by Paolo Bacigalupi and Tobias S. Buckell Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love: Bookmarked by Brian Evenson Black Girls Rock!: Owning Our Magic. Rocking Our Truth. by Beverly Bond The Serpent's Secret (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #1) by Sayantani DasGupta The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South by Radley Balko and Tucker Carrington Chicago by David Mamet How to Think Like a Cat by Stephane Garnier Green Sun by Kent Anderson The Hush by John Hart Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman Summer Hours at the Robbers Library: A Novel by Sue Halpern The Strange Bird: A Borne Story by Jeff VanderMeer The Sea Beast Takes a Lover: Stories by Michael Andreasen There Are No Dead Here: A Story of Murder and Denial in Colombia by Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston The Shape of Water by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus The Listener by Robert McCammon The Misfits Club by Kieran Crowley Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World by Joshua B. Freeman This Close to Happy by Daphne Merkin (paperback)

Brian Selznick and Laura Amy Schlitz take us behind the scenes of the unforgettable 2008 Newbery and Caldecott awards.

With a deluge of great stuff heading to theaters over the next couple of weeks, Adam and Josh devote this week’s show to the latest from three great directors: Todd Haynes ("Carol," "Far From Heaven") brings his experimental rigor to the adaptation of Brian Selznick's novel-with-pictures WONDERSTRUCK; former Golden Brick-winner Yorgos Lanthimos delivers Kubrick-inspired horror with THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER; and the 89-year-old French New Wave pioneer Agnes Varda ends a decade-long hiatus with her joyous new doc FACES PLACES. Plus, results from the latest Filmspotting Death Match. 0:00-1:46 - Intro 2:36-26:29 - Review: "Faces Places" Destroyer, "In the Morning" 30:53-36:55 - Larsen Recommends: "Wonderstruck" 36:55-43:22 - Notes 43:22-54:30 - Polls: Death Match / "The Room" 54:30-1:00:29 - "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" 1:00:29-1:10:46 - Close / Hot Mics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're taking you with us to the Queens Museum as we attend a special event honoring the Panorama of the City of New York exhibit — a miniature model fo New York City that was built for the 1964-1965 World's Fair. The exhibit plays a pivotal role in Brian Selznick's bestselling novel Wonderstruck, as well as its recent movie adaptation. We talk with Brian about Wonderstruck and what it was like to see his novel come to life on the big screen. Later in the episode, we also hear from Louise Weinberg, curator and archives manager from the Queens Museum, who will share some of the history of the Panorama. Additional Resources: Read more about Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick Watch the trailer for "Wonderstruck" Read more about the Panorama of the City of New York Guests:  Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning Hugo; Wonderstruck, adapted into Todd Haynes's eponymous movie; and The Marvels. Among the celebrated picture books Selznick has illustrated are the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, and the Sibert Honor Book When Marian Sang by Pam Muñoz Ryan. His books appear in over 35 languages. He has also worked as a bookseller, a puppeteer, and a screenwriter. He divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California. Louise Weinberg is a curator and archives manager at the Queens Museum Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

This week, we're taking you with us to the Queens Museum as we attend a special event honoring the Panorama of the City of New York exhibit — a miniature model of New York City that was built for the 1964-1965 World's Fair. The exhibit plays a pivotal role in Brian Selznick's bestselling novel Wonderstruck, as well as its recent movie adaptation. We talk with Brian about Wonderstruck and what it was like to see his novel come to life on the big screen. Later in the episode, we also hear from Louise Weinberg, curator and archives manager from the Queens Museum, who will share some of the history of the Panorama. Additional Resources: Read more about Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick Watch the trailer for "Wonderstruck" Read more about the Panorama of the City of New York Guests:  Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning Hugo; Wonderstruck, adapted into Todd Haynes’s eponymous movie; and The Marvels. Among the celebrated picture books Selznick has illustrated are the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, and the Sibert Honor Book When Marian Sang by Pam Muñoz Ryan. His books appear in over 35 languages. He has also worked as a bookseller, a puppeteer, and a screenwriter. He divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California. Louise Weinberg is a curator and archives manager at the Queens Museum Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

It's another exciting BEHIND THE LENS this week as we welcome writer/director DAVID BURKMAN, plus, hear film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with cinematographer ED LACHMAN. In his first feature outing, DAVID BURKMAN tackles the Greek system of the college world with HAZE. A "fictional" work structured much like the story of Dionysus in "The Bacchae" by Euripedes, Burkman's approach is hard-charging and at times no-holds-barred shocking but at the same time eye-opening on issues that face us not only on the college campus but within human nature. Filmmakers will appreciate hearing about the logistic challenges David faced as a first-time feature filmmaker over 90 days of shooting during the course of 18 months, as well as score (complete with intonations of ancient Greek melodies and performance by reconstructed ancient instruments), lensing, and with over 300 hours of footage in hand – editing. But first, take a listen to our exclusive interview with cinematographer ED LACHMAN talking about his latest film, the magical and wondrous WONDERSTRUCK. One of the most unique films of this or any other year, adapted by Brian Selznick from his best-selling novel, director Todd Haynes and Lachman bring the worlds of 1927 and 1977 to life through cinematic techniques and image styles of the respective eras, always focusing on the storytelling. And as always with Ed, it's a fascinating interview, filled with plenty of tech talk for the cinematographers and directors listening. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In the inaugural episode, they thought it fitting to kick things off with a book that also marries the love of movies, pictures, and words all into one! They discuss Brian Selznick's 2007 historical fiction steampunk book called The Invention of Hugo Cabret which is about an ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF named Hugo who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station. [...]

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In the inaugural episode, they thought it fitting to kick things off with a book that also marries the love of movies, pictures, and words all into one! They discuss Brian Selznick's 2007 historical fiction steampunk book called The Invention of Hugo Cabret which is about an ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF named Hugo who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station. [...] The post The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Brian Selznick) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In the inaugural episode, they thought it fitting to kick things off with a book that also marries the love of movies, pictures, and words all into one! They discuss Brian Selznick's 2007 historical fiction steampunk book called The Invention of Hugo Cabret which is about an ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF named Hugo who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station. [...]

Pam Muñoz Ryan, the celebrated and critically acclaimed author of Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Riding Freedom, among many others, joins us in the studio today with her editor, Tracy Mack, to talk about her writing process, the genesis of her latest New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor novel, Echo, and why so many of her novels contain themes of social justice. Additional Resources:More about EchoPam Muñoz Ryan on TwitterPam Muñoz Ryan's websiteAbout Echo:Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica.Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo.Guests:Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of the Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Echo, as well as the recipient of the Kirkus Prize, the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature. She has written more than thirty books for young readers. Her celebrated novels, Esperanza Rising, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Léon, Paint the Wind, and The Dreamer, have received numerous accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and an Americas Award. Ryan's acclaimed picture books include Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Rideand When Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and Tony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Kirkus Reviews described Echo as "a grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance." Ryan lives near San Diego, California with her family. You can visit her at pammunozryan.com.Tracy Mack is a vice president and publisher at Scholastic, and Pam Muñoz Ryan's editor.Special thanks:Music composed by Lucas Elliot EberlSound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher JohnsonProduced by Emily Morrow

Pam Muñoz Ryan, the celebrated and critically acclaimed author of Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Riding Freedom, among many others, joins us in the studio today with her editor, Tracy Mack, to talk about her writing process, the genesis of her latest New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor novel, Echo, and why so many of her novels contain themes of social justice. Additional Resources:More about EchoPam Muñoz Ryan on TwitterPam Muñoz Ryan's websiteAbout Echo:Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica.Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo.Guests:Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of the Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Echo, as well as the recipient of the Kirkus Prize, the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature. She has written more than thirty books for young readers. Her celebrated novels, Esperanza Rising, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Léon, Paint the Wind, and The Dreamer, have received numerous accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and an Americas Award. Ryan's acclaimed picture books include Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Rideand When Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and Tony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Kirkus Reviews described Echo as "a grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance." Ryan lives near San Diego, California with her family. You can visit her at pammunozryan.com.Tracy Mack is a vice president and publisher at Scholastic, and Pam Muñoz Ryan's editor.Special thanks:Music composed by Lucas Elliot EberlSound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher JohnsonProduced by Emily Morrow

In an hour-long festive bonanza, the gang are joined in the studio by Down the Rabbit Hole alumni Tom Bonnick, Non Pratt and Nadia Shireen. Featuring favourite books to read at Christmas, an interview with author Brian Selznick about The Marvels, a reading of a very special new picture book, Refuge by Anne Booth and Sam Usher, and DTRH’s best books of 2015.

The Queens Museum of Art, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, has the coolest thing you've never seen: The Panorama of the City of New York. It's a model of the whole damn city-- all 5 boroughs.  It contains every building in the city built before 1992 (the year it was last updated).  It was built by (who else?) Robert Moses for the 1964-1965 World's Fair.  It took 3 years to create, has over 895,000 structures, and had a margin of error less than 1%.  Kate and Kathleen tell you all about it in this special micro-episode. It is definitely worth the long subway ride to see it. See more pics on our Facebook page! Jeremiah Moss's excellent blog post about "New York Paleotectonic", which he describes as "the final resting place where removed Panorama pieces are interred". It's the first of three great posts that were very helpful in researching this episode. Wonderstruck is an amazing children's book by Brian Selznick. A good part of the action is set in the Panorama. If you go to see the Panorama, Kate and Kathleen STRONGLY recommend going to the Nan Xiang Dumpling House after, a 20-25 min walk from the museum. Get the steamed pork dumplings and the fish and salt cabbage soup.

Martin Scorsese has directed his first film in 3D. Adapted from the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, Hugo is the tale of a boy who lives in a Paris railway station in the 1930s, and features Ben Kingsley, Jude Law and Sacha Baron Cohen. Naomi Alderman reviews. The winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2011 is announced today. Mark interviews all seven shortlisted authors, whose books cover a range of sports including football, rugby, cycling, running and bullfighting, and the winner of the £27,500 prize responds to the judges' verdict. The death of the film-maker Ken Russell was announced today. He was 84. Critic Mark Kermode reflects on Russell's life and career, and there's another chance to hear Ken Russell himself discussing his home movies and his opinions on the film industry, from a Front Row interview recorded in 2008. Producer Nicki Paxman.

Brian Selznick feels that his illustrations are more authentic when he immerses himself in his subject matter. For the picture book Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride, Selznick spent six months in Washington, DC conducting research at libraries and museums. For his Caldecott-Honor-winning illustrations in The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, he traveled to London to sketch, photograph, and climb inside the famous dinosaur replicas. For his best-selling 533-page illustrated novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Selznick watched old French films, interviewed experts, and traveled to Paris three times. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Scholastic Press) The design and composition of this five hundred page picture book took Brian Selznick many years' work. Here, we talk about the influence of movies, especially French movies, especially the work of pioneer Georges Méliès. The talk about Méliès leads us to the spiritual mentors that haunt Selznick's vivid imagination.

Welcome to Biography Perspectives presented by a 5th grade class somewhere in the Web-O-Sphere. This podcast is based on the book, “Walt Whitman Words for America” written by Barbara Kerley and illustrated by Brian Selznick. Our segments include: Noteworthy Interview & Inspired Poem Enjoy! All biographies were selected from the annotated book list, “Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People,” which is distributed through the collaboration of the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council. You can find the lists at www.socialstudies.org/resources/notable