Podcasts about chapter books

This week on Loving Life at Home, I'm tackling a question about early education for preschoolers: What can a mom of multiple toddlers do to make sure her little ones are getting what they need? Those were pressing thoughts on my mind, too, when I was a young mom, and in today's episode, I'm sharing the advice a wise mentor gave me at the time. It served me and my children well and will hopefully do the same for you and yours! Show Notes RELATED LINKS: - Laying the Foundation for a LIfetime of Learning - 50 Picture Books Every Child Should Read - Cultivating Creativity in Young Children - Raising Kids Who Love to Read - Keeping Toddlers Occupied - 50 Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Your Family - Choosing Curricula Your Children Will Love

Send us a textJen Malia and I talk about celebrating neurodiversity, identifying your audience, and writing on location.Our next episode will feature Sarah Aronson. Sarah's latest picture book biography, Abzuglutely! Battling, Bellowing, Bella Abzug released last month.Support the show

Send us a textJen Malia and I talk about celebrating neurodiversity, identifying your audience, and writing on location.Our next episode will feature Sarah Aronson. Sarah's latest picture book biography, Abzuglutely! Battling, Bellowing, Bella Abzug released last month.Support the show

Christy shares her best tricks, tips, and books she read this summer.    Family Fun & Self Care: READ

In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner talks with special guest Lori Alexander about writing and publishing nonfiction for children. Lori shares her journey from writing picture books to nonfiction, highlighting her award-winning works on historical figures in science and medicine. She discusses her process of finding ideas, conducting deep research, and using narrative techniques to engage young readers. The episode provides actionable advice for aspiring nonfiction KidLit writers and touches on current trends and recommendations for science writing resources. Find out more about Lori Alexander at https://www.lorialexanderbooks.com/

153 - Hello friends, it's Lori here and I am back with sharing another video of chapter books that my 9 year old read this past school year for her 3rd grade. I am sharing 11 books and some who huge hits while a few didn't really excite her to read. My daughter is a strong reader who doesn't always like to read so finding good quality books that get her to read has been a priority for me as her mom. I have found some great books that she really enjoyed reading. You will see I did a mix of some easier level books for her to read with some more challenging books. Do you have any good chapter book ideas for 9-10 year olds? Please share with me.If you are new, hi I am Lori and I have 2 daughters. I just finished our second year homeschooling and getting ready for our 3rd year. My daughters at the time of this video were in 2nd and 3rd grade. We are doing Classical Conversations for our second year as our main curriculum and it's my first year being a CC tutor. I supplement with math, reading and writing. Enjoy the video and make sure to check out more of my homeschool videos. Thanks for watching. xo Lori ♡ If you are led, consider help supporting our channel - here are 2 ways: ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loriandmichelle ♡ https://loriandmichelle.locals.com (Locals allows you to join our community for a small donation where you'll receive access to bonus material and exclusive content.) We appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you. ♡ Give this video a like, comment, share the video and subscribe to our channel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lm-podcast/support

152 - I am sharing in today's video the books my 2nd grader read last year and highly recommend. Come see what books my daughter could not put down. These books are great book series to introduce your child into chapter books. Do you have any good introduction chapter book ideas? Please share with me. If you are new, hi I am Lori and I have 2 daughters. I just finished our second year homeschooling and getting ready for our 3rd year. My daughters at the time of this video were in 2nd and 3rd grade. We are doing Classical Conversations for our second year as our main curriculum and it's my first year being a CC tutor. I supplement with math, reading and writing. Enjoy the video and make sure to check out more of my homeschool videos. Thanks for watching. xo Lori ♡ If you are led, consider help supporting our channel - here are 2 ways: ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loriandmichelle ♡ https://loriandmichelle.locals.com (Locals allows you to join our community for a small donation where you'll receive access to bonus material and exclusive content.) We appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you. ♡ Give this video a like, comment, share the video and subscribe to our channel. KEEP UP WITH US: ♡ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loriandmichelle ♡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriandmichelle ♡ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/purelytwins ♡ Blog: https://purelytwins.com/ ♡ Rumble: Lori and Michelle ♡ Our Podcast: Lori and Michelle Podcast Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/2vywzqtDiLhPEudJBMSsy1  COME DO A BIBLE STUDY WITH US: ♡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistersandthebible/ ♡ Our Podcast: Sister and the Bible Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2h6KoMUBT8RELAWqpBPGjl ♡ Rumble: sisters and the Bible ♡ CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR THE PRODUCTS WE USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/loriandmichelle (if you use our link we may receive a small commission. Thank you for your support of our channel.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lm-podcast/support

Modern lists of learning styles are much lengthier than the one I learned in school. And after raising 12 children, I can think of a few learning styles I've never seen on any chart. So in this episode of Loving Life at Home, we are discussing how to make the most of your child's learning style -- and what to do if you can't figure it out. SCRIPTURES CITED: - Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” - James 1:5 - “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” - Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it." - Deuteronomy 11:18-21 - "Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates….” RELATED LINKS: Laying a Foundation for Learning - my best recommendations for early learning Keeping Toddlers Occupied - good activities for distracting your little go-getters Cultivating Creativity in Young Children - fun and easy projects for preschoolers Age Appropriate Chores for Children - chores are a great way to teach life skills Tech-Free Fun for Kids - 10 things your older kids can do while they're unplugged 50 Picture Books Every Child Should Read - just a few of our family's favorites 50 Chapter Books to Read Aloud - wonderful stories to share as a family  STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -(weekly themed link lists of free resources) - Instagram: follow @flanders_family for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life (parenting tips, homeschool help, lots of free printables!)  - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home  (encouragement in your roles as wife, mother, believer)  

Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher of ten years, wife, mother of three, and author.  She has her Master's in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, and she spent her career searching for and reading good children's books to her students. She believes that books not only provide a fountain of information, but are also a way to enter a new world and completely change a perspective.  "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin" is a charming middle-grade tale that humorously explores the age-old desire to grow up too quickly and the valuable lessons that come with it. Dean's journey teaches young readers that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and that understanding the challenges of adulthood is a magical lesson in itself.“BRAVE,” her first book, was based on her children's fears at night.  They were not sleeping well and were waking her up through the night.  She could not find a book that was age appropriate, did not create more fears in children, and reinforced that they were safe and loved.  Six months later, her book was self-published.“Feathers From Above,” was inspired by Kathleen's children.  They would find feathers and tell her that their Guardian Angel must have paid them a visit. She knew right away that this would be the framework for her next book.  Kathleen is hoping to encourage children to be brave, know that they are loved, and remember that God is with them through good situations and bad.Connect with her at the links below:https://kathleendavisbooks.comhttps://kathleendavisbooks.com/shop/https://www.instagram.com/kathleendavisbooks/https://www.facebook.com/BRAVEtheBook.kd/https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736113275Get the MOMS WHO CREATE JOURNAL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNH2WH8J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_58ZRYVG6G1FE6ZMDKRADSupport the showSupport the showFollow Moms Who Create:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/momswhocreatepodcastMonthly Meeting Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/momswhocreatebookclubWebsite - https://www.momswhocreate.com/

It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite picture books and 4 favorite short chapter books of the year.FEATURED BOOKS:Picture Books100 MIGHTY DRAGONS ALL NAMED BROCCOLI by David LaRochelle and Lian ChoDIM SUM PALACE by X. FangDINOSAURS DON'T EXIST by Mark JanssenEVERGREEN by Matthew CordellHOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? by Mac Barnett and Jon KlassenINVISIBLE THINGS by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie MillerSTICKLER LOVES THE WORLD by Lane SmithTEN-WORD TINY TALES TO INSPIRE AND UNSETTLE by Joseph CoelhoTHE WELCOME HOME by Amy June BatesWHAT IF ONE DAY by Bruce handy and Ashleigh CorrinShort Chapter BooksDORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU by Abby HanlonTHE APARTMENT HOUSE ON POPPY HILL by Nina LaCourTHE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARD by Adam RexTHE SKULL by Jon KlassenBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

Saloni Surah, an Author, Coach, and Doctor, started writing in 2010 when she was working on her PhD. She writes about magic, fairies, and dragons through the children's chapter book Flora Investigates the Missing Egg. She is a strong character for the 6-10 year old reading age. You can purchase it through Amazon. You can follow her at her website: SaloniSurah.com. If you liked this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on my show, fill out the form here. HTTP://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest. You can follow me on Facebook. Affiliate links above --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Show Notes Homeschooling will look different from family to family, depending on aptitudes and personalities, number and spacing of children, teaching and learning styles, work and family responsibilities, and a whole host of other considerations.  But there are a few general principles we should all adhere to if we want our children to thrive under our instructions. I call these the ABCs of Homeschooling Success, and that's our topic for this week's podcast. VERSES CITED: - "Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” - Proverbs 16:18 - "He resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." - James 4:6 - "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God." - Psalm 20:7 - "You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." - Deuteronomy 11:19 - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" - Philippians 4:6 - "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19 - "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31 - "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day." - Psalm 119:97 - "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." - Psalm 1:1-3 - "But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little." - Isaiah 28:13 RELATED LINKS: - LL #1 - How to Find a Good Mentor - LL #9 - The Best Way to Respond to Negative Comments - LL #16 - 5 Tips for Gospel Centered Parenting - 9 Benefits of Reading Fiction - Raising Kids Who Love to Read  - More Free Resources for Readers - 50 Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Your Family   STAY CONNECTED - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flanders_family/  - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life (lots of printables!) - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies (weekly newsletter)  

In this episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for short chapter book recommendations.FEATURED BOOKSChapter Books to Read Aloud to a First Grade Class:OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG by Lauren CastilloCORNBREAD AND POPPY by Matthew CordellFABLED STABLES by Jonathan AuxierTHE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARDHENRY LIKE ALWAYS by Jenn BaileySEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID by Amy Seto ForresterGEEGER THE ROBOT GOES TO SCHOOL by Jarrett LernerFunny Short Chapter BooksPETS RULE! series by Susan TanRABBIT AND BEAR series by Julian GoughDORY FANTASMAGORY series by Abby HanlonLULU AND THE BRONTOSAURUS by Judith ViorstTHE GIGGLER TREATMENT by Roddy DoyleShort Chapter Books with Speech BubblesTHE GREATEST IN THE WORLD by Ben ClantonDEAR BEAST by Dori Hillestad ButlerBranches imprint from ScholasticTHE PARTY DIARIES by Mitali Banerjee RuthsKUNG POW CHICKEN by Cyndi MarkoChapter Books for 5th Graders Decoding at a 2nd Grade LevelINFAMOUS RATSOS by Kara LaReauWIND RIDERS: RESCUE ON TURTLE BEACH by Jen MarlinGRIMWOOD by Nadia ShireenRelated Podcast episodes mentioned on the show:Ep 13 - Deep Dive - Chapter BooksEp 14 - Booklist - Short Chapter Books to Read AloudBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

in today's episode, I am chatting with my son. He is 8, so the books shared are early chapter books or middle grade novels. Hope you enjoy this short and sweet episode with Marcos.

Students struggling to read in upper elementary, middle school, and beyond present a unique challenge for teachers in terms of appropriate resources. Erin Paske is a dyslexia tutor, a certified academic language therapist and a licensed dyslexia practitioner. She co-founded the  Nashville Dyslexia Center. For this episode, Erin is joined by MaryKate Heavey DeSantis, a reading and early childhood literacy specialist who currently works as an equitable literacy coach for the city of Boston.  Erin and MaryKate are eager to share the amazing outcomes their students have achieved with Simple Words decodable chapter books.    Special Thanks from MaryKate to 5th Grade teacher Olivia Samuel!   Resources: Learn more, or order Simple Words Books for your students here   The Nashville Dyslexia Center   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 13 chapter books that are especially fabulous as read alouds.FEATURED TITLESSweet & CozyOUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG: THE STORY OF US by Lauren CastilloCORNBREAD AND POPPY by Matthew CordellTHE APARTMENT HOUSE ON POPPY HILL by Nina LaCourSilly Animal StoriesRABBIT AND BEAR: RABBIT'S BAD HABITS by Julian GoughMEGABAT by Anna HumphreyFRANK AND THE BAD SURPRISE by Martha BrockenbroughMagical AdventuresFABLED STABLES: WILLA THE WISP by Jonathan AuxierTHE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARD by Adam RexFORTUNATELY, THE MILK by Neil GaimanBigtime Belly LaughsDORY FANTASMAGORY by Abby HanlonJO JO MAKOONS: THE USED-TO-BE BEST FRIEND by Dawn QuigleyPETS RULE! MY KINGDOM OF DARKNESS by Susan TanHopeful HorrorTHE SKULL by Jon KlassenBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

In this bite-size Deep Dive episode, Chrissie answers the question: what is a chapter book?In this episode, she defines chapter books as books that are:highly illustrated one big story told across several chapters ranging in word count from 2,000 to 10,000 words 150 pages or fewerwritten with readers ages 4-9 in mindResources mentioned in this episode:Word Count Dracula blog post by Jennifer LaughranLiteraticast podcast with Jennifer LaughranAR Book Finder for looking up word count of published kidlitBooks mentioned in this episode:MERCY WATSON TO THE RESCUE by Kate DiCamilloTHE PRINCESS IN BLACK by Shannon HaleTHE FABLED STABLES: WILLA THE WISP by Jonathan AuxierSTARLA JEAN by Elana K. ArnoldTHE SKULL by Jon KlassenBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

In this bonus episode, hear about 3 picture books and 3 chapter books from 2023 (so far) that stand out from the crowd.FEATURED TITLESPicture Books:EVERGREEN by Matthew CordellCHESTER VAN CHIME WHO FORGOT HOW TO RHYME by Avery MonsonTHE BOY WHO TRIED TO SHRINK HIS NAME by Sandhya ParappukkaranShort Chapter Books:BEAR & BIRD by JarvisHENRY, LIKE ALWAYS by Jenn BaileySEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID by Amy ForresterBe sure to follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's montly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

Megan and Allison discuss the ins and outs of chapter books, from the first step beyond school readers to independent reads for 6-8 year olds. Plus, Allison has the heads up on a terrific new school-based program for budding reporters.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

Guest: Noel Foy, Founder at Neuro Noel Consulting [@NeuroNoel]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-foy-73a5ab45/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/NeuroNoelOn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/neuronoel/?hl=enOn YouTube |https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wQxj0vYaxxh9MxkjxinhQ_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

Guest: Noel Foy, Founder at Neuro Noel Consulting [@NeuroNoel]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-foy-73a5ab45/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/NeuroNoelOn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/neuronoel/?hl=enOn YouTube |https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wQxj0vYaxxh9MxkjxinhQ_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

Elisia Mitchell is the President of Divine Learning, a tutoring and education company that specializes in early childhood education and hands-on learning strategies. With expertise in these areas, she has made it her mission to help young learners develop a love for learning and build a strong foundation for their academic success.Elisia's journey in education started as a public school teacher, where she gained valuable experience working with students and understanding the challenges they face in their academic journey. However, she realized that she could make a bigger impact by starting her own tutoring center. Over the last year, she has been working hard to learn the ins and outs of running a business, becoming a salesperson, and honing her craft as an educator.Elisia's achievements in education and business are a testament to her dedication and passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young learners. She has developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sales scripts to ensure that Divine Learning operates efficiently and effectively, and she encourages others to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new challenges.If you want to learn more about Elisia and Divine Learning, you can contact her through Facebook at Elisia Acuna Mitchell, or follow her on Instagram at @Leesiemitchell. You can also visit their website at www.divinelearning.com. Elisia is excited to offer a special discount to listeners who mention this podcast when they reach out to her.

Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. In past seasons, I've interviewed authors of books with characters who have alopecia or are written by authors with alopecia. Today, in this author spotlight, I'm talking with Marciano Flores and Mathew Flores. You may recognize Marciano's voice from an episode we did last month, and he is here to share about his first of hopefully many chapter books that feature his family and upbringing, and includes a character who is living with alopecia. I'll let Marciano and Mathew tell you more. Thanks again for sharing your time with Marciano, Mathew and me today. You can find ways to connect with both of them or purchase a copy from the links in the show notes. https://www.instagram.com/el_panzon2023/https://www.facebook.com/marciano.flores.18--Support the showAlopecia Life provides free resources for school and home education, including a growing list of alopecia books, education videos on YouTube, links to support groups within the US, UK, Canada and more. You will also find access to Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, the Alopecia 101 free course, paid Alopecia Roadmap course for parents of children living with alopecia, and personalized coaching. Together, we can make a difference. To find out more, https://www.alopecialife.com/

In today's podcast, Sally shares two first chapter books featuring characters who would make great friends: Stella Diaz Has Something to Say by Angela Dominguez and Shipwreck in Seal Bay by Jen Marlin. Find these books in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1755912 https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1859983

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We are back with Viviane Chauvet!3rd Eye Salon:►Thanks: https://ko-fi.com/3rdeyesalon/ (Buy 3rd Eye Salon a Coffee!)►Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3rdeyesalon►Homepage: https://www.3rdeyesalon.com/►Telegram: https://t.me/ThirdEyeSalon►Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rd-eye-salon/id1603899554►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YartXNwExBpXdHDsVOehr?si=eb8066da1b03445fOriginally from Canada, Viviane Chauvet is an international public speaker recognized for her work as an advanced Arcturian hybrid avatar in a human projected form. Viviane's healing practice and teachings inspire people to live in #UniversalConsciousness as sovereign Divine Beings. She specializes in #multidimensional frequency healing, #consciouschanneling, soul matrix healing, and #holographic body template upgrade. In 2013, Viviane launched her company “Infinite Healing from the Stars” and did thousands of healing sessions with clients worldwide. In 2022, Viviane joined the W.I.S.H. Alliance (https://www.wishalliance.org/ambassadors) as an Ambassador and Emissary. She also serves as an emissary for the Intergalactic Councils and other star delegations.Her first collaborative #1 Best Selling book “Wisdom of the Silver Sisters – Guiding Grace” is available on Amazon as a published author. It is the recipient of the Speak Up Talk Radio's Firebird Award for Chapter Books. She worked as a hybrid consultant on j3FILMS' second documentary, “Extraordinary: The Seeding.” Viviane also features in j3FILMS 18-time award-winning third documentary, “Extraordinary: The Revelations.” It explores the historical significance of E.T.'s presence in specific paradigms, including ascension. Today, she is the producer and co-host of The Infinite Star Connections podcast.The Arcturians genetically engineered Viviane as a unique hybrid prototype. Her healing abilities are encoded at a D.N.A. level to create a quantum shift in the Earth's matrix grids. Our work restores the original Divine Soul Blueprint that heals fragmented realities for light body ascension. After moving to Arizona in 2006, Viviane went through a series of profound awakenings and energetic downloads. Over several years, the Arcturians have trained Viviane in holographic and intergalactic frequency healing arts. She pursued her studies with many teachers and became certified in Crystalline Soul Healing®, Unity Field Healing®, Soul Genesis™, ThetaHealing®, BQH®, and QHHT®. Through her work, Viviane has developed the Arcturian Energy Matrix Healing® modality to achieve conscious soul unification beyond the 3rd-dimensional matrix-reality. We also offer conscious workshops, classes, monthly meditation, and other online events for spiritual detoxification and vibrational alignment. Join our Patreon community and explore new possibilities!Vivian:https://infinitehealingfromthestars.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/VivianeChauvetGalacticHealerCohost:Angela AndersonHomepage: https://www.energyofoneness.com/aboutYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR4G3I3YCJKfHMtRLmxTcVwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/energy.of.onenessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/energy.of.onenessTo book a Session: https://calendly.com/energy-of-oneness ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Teresa shares a selection of first chapter book series for young readers: The Nearly Fearless Monkey Pirates, Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The Critter Club, and Chicken Squad.

Apologies, friends! I am feeling unwell atm and need to recover. We'll be back next Saturday with our "Mantis Messages" show featuring Matthew Mournain, Jenna Layden and of course, Jeilene Tracey! See you then ❤️❤️❤️3rd Eye Salon:►Thanks: https://ko-fi.com/3rdeyesalon/ (Buy 3rd Eye Salon a Coffee!)►Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3rdeyesalon►Homepage: https://www.3rdeyesalon.com/►Telegram: https://t.me/ThirdEyeSalon►Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rd-eye-salon/id1603899554►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YartXNwExBpXdHDsVOehr?si=eb8066da1b03445fOriginally from Canada, Viviane Chauvet is an international public speaker recognized for her work as an advanced Arcturian hybrid avatar in a human projected form. Viviane's healing practice and teachings inspire people to live in #UniversalConsciousness as sovereign Divine Beings. She specializes in #multidimensional frequency healing, #consciouschanneling, soul matrix healing, and #holographic body template upgrade. In 2013, Viviane launched her company “Infinite Healing from the Stars” and did thousands of healing sessions with clients worldwide. In 2022, Viviane joined the W.I.S.H. Alliance (https://www.wishalliance.org/ambassadors) as an Ambassador and Emissary. She also serves as an emissary for the Intergalactic Councils and other star delegations.Her first collaborative #1 Best Selling book “Wisdom of the Silver Sisters – Guiding Grace” is available on Amazon as a published author. It is the recipient of the Speak Up Talk Radio's Firebird Award for Chapter Books. She worked as a hybrid consultant on j3FILMS' second documentary, “Extraordinary: The Seeding.” Viviane also features in j3FILMS 18-time award-winning third documentary, “Extraordinary: The Revelations.” It explores the historical significance of E.T.'s presence in specific paradigms, including ascension. Today, she is the producer and co-host of The Infinite Star Connections podcast.The Arcturians genetically engineered Viviane as a unique hybrid prototype. Her healing abilities are encoded at a D.N.A. level to create a quantum shift in the Earth's matrix grids. Our work restores the original Divine Soul Blueprint that heals fragmented realities for light body ascension. After moving to Arizona in 2006, Viviane went through a series of profound awakenings and energetic downloads. Over several years, the Arcturians have trained Viviane in holographic and intergalactic frequency healing arts. She pursued her studies with many teachers and became certified in Crystalline Soul Healing®, Unity Field Healing®, Soul Genesis™, ThetaHealing®, BQH®, and QHHT®. Through her work, Viviane has developed the Arcturian Energy Matrix Healing® modality to achieve conscious soul unification beyond the 3rd-dimensional matrix-reality. We also offer conscious workshops, classes, monthly meditation, and other online events for spiritual detoxification and vibrational alignment. Join our Patreon community and explore new possibilities!Vivian:https://infinitehealingfromthestars.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/VivianeChauvetGalacticHealer ★ Support this podcast ★

First came music. After that, podcasts. And now — books. What's so great about books? Plus: 7 things to know heading into the week, including: Taser drones, Domino's staffing woes, and good news for Europe's iPhones. Join our host Jacob Cohen as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/?utm_source=hustle-daily-podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=show-notes Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues). The Hustle Daily Show is brought to you by The Hustle in partnership with HubSpot Podcasts.

Kids love a character who makes them laugh! Meet authors whose books not only inspire, but entertain. Join our middle grade authors as they reveal how they tickle readers' funny bones, discuss the power of humor to connect people, and explore how having fun goes with finding your power. With Terry Catasús Jennings (ALL FOR ONE), Adrianna Cuevas (THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ), Donna Barba Higuera (LUPE WONG WON'T DANCE), and Nina Moreno (JOIN THE CLUB, MAGGIE DIAZ) Moderated by Loriel Ryon.

This episode is a paid advertisement for “Harah: Sietch's Tabr's Most Underappreciated Super Hot Babe Who Can Definitely Still Get It, You Can Ask Anybody”Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/umq7Rms Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/satamtuesdays Our Website: http://www.satamtuesdays.com/ Hosts: Rory Voie, Andrew Eric Davison, Austin BridgesAudio Production: Andrew Eric DavisonTheme Music: Damien Trainor

The Award Winning Authors, in the categories of Youth Chapter Books, share a little about their story and winning book. If you are looking for a good book in these categories, watch this mini-podcast series covering over 100 categories. These are winners in the 23rd International Latino book Awards.Celebrated in October 2021. www.LatinoBookAwards.org The Youth Chapter Book Awards - Presented by Cindy Rodriguez, Latinxs in Kid Lit

What kind of books are we looking for when our child first learns to read? First, Charity demystifies some of the lingo surrounding early readers. (What are early readers? WHY early readers? What are transitional books? ) Charity will tell you what she really thinks about Junie B. Jones, Ivy + Bean, and the Magic Tree House Series. She shares her recommendations on early chapter books. Charity will help you frame a solution for your precocious reader, your very young child with the very high reading level. Please enjoy the extensive book list for the best early readers and beginning chapter books!ANDPlease use this book list for your PRECOCIOUS READER!(Note: Charity receives a percentage of the book sales made through these links. Thank your for off-setting the costs of this podcast!)

Today I chat to Children's Author and Publisher, Janet Wilson. Janet is an award winning publisher and best-selling author, who has years of experience in the world of writing for children. 

Something changed for Mia over July school holidays - she started reading chapter books all by herself and she reckons it has changed her world. While it feels like it happened over night, Mia explains how she pieces sentences together to read and she loves how the stories "take her away"... tune in and get lost in a good book with Mia!

On this episode of Ask A Musa, we're fulfilling a listener request to have en episode all about money! We'll be talking about advance sizes, financial safety nets, and things we wish we'd known before becoming full-time authors. Resources Mentioned: Hannah Holt's 2017 Author Survey: Young Adult, Middle Grade, Chapter Books, Picture Books Publishing Paid Me Spreadsheet Deadline City Podcast: Season Two: Episode Seventeen: The Bank First Draft: Track Changes Series Author's Guild: Money Matters Laekan's Financial Advisors: The Art of Finance Additional Resources: PubCrawl Podcast: The Business of Being an Author PubCrawl Podcast: Publishing 201 Advances & Royalties New Mexico Writers Programs & Grants If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) and following the participating Musas to say thanks! Pre-order Laurenne Sala's picture book Mi Casa es My Home Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA Novel Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet Buy Terry Catasús Jennings' chapter book series Definitely Dominguita Buy Zoraida Córdova's Adult Fantasy debut The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina Buy Lulu Delacre's picture book Luci Soars Buy Alexandra Diaz's middle grade novel The Only Road Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Visit our website!

This week's episode is our first in our new mini summer series where we are diving into smaller topics. Today's episode is all about reading with older children, specifically reading chapter books. Nicole and Amy share some of their favorite chapter book recommendations and more about why they still choose to read aloud even to their older children.  Show Notes: https://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2021/06/FavoriteChapterBooksforKids.html

This week's episode is our first in our new mini summer series where we are diving into smaller topics. Today's episode is all about reading with older children, specifically reading chapter books. Nicole and Amy share some of their favorite chapter book recommendations and more about why they still choose to read aloud even to their older children.  Show Notes: https://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2021/06/FavoriteChapterBooksforKids.html

Join authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as they talk to children's book author and neurophysiologist Theanne Griffith! To find out more about Theanne and her books you can visit her website: https://www.theannegriffith.com/. Books recommended on this episode:Ada Twist, ScientistAndrea Beaty (Author)  David Roberts (Illustrator)Baby Loves the Five Senses: Touch!Ruth Spiro (Author)  Irene Chan (Illustrator)Baby Loves Coding!Ruth Spiro (Author)  Irene Chan (Illustrator)BoxitectsKim Smith (Author)One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical FolktaleDemi (Author)  Demi (Illustrator)

Need great chapter books for your kids that are wholesome, engaging, and exciting? We are going to talk about the best books for kids from Bethlehem Books!   https://bethlehembooks.com/   Correction: Eleanore M. Jewett is an American, not an English author. Her two books published by Bethlehem Books are set in Medieval England.

New & Notable Books brings you book recommendations from Rhode Island Librarians. Listen to new reviews every week, and find something wonderful to read. Native American Chapter Books with Christine • I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day • The Case of Windy Lake by Michael Hutchinson • Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis • In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III Click here for more Native American chapter books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rhodyradio/message

This week I'm telling you all about a historical fiction in the mountains of Kentucky and a great Enneagram book for Christians, then interviewing my son about his favorite early chapter book series. Full show notes at www.authorskbell.com/p/shownotes.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thechristianbookworm/support

Nicole and guest Jenn Northington discuss the results of the 2021 Rainbow List, fantasy chapter books, and hear from BB Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Relevant Links The ALA’s 2021 Rainbow List BB Alston Books Discussed Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Storm Runner by JC Cervantes (cw: ableism) The Serpent’s Secret (KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND) by Sayantali Dasgupta Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Dragon Egg Princess by Ellen Oh Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee Root Magic by Eden Royce Blackblood by Phu Vuong Rick Riordan Presents See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays! The mamas flipped the script this episode to bring you their Pick 6 gift lists at the front of the show. Not surprisingly, the opinionated broads have gobs of recommendations for their favorite picture books and chapter books of 2020 so, get out your quills and parchment paper and let the mamas kickstart your holiday shopping. Heather’s 2020 Picture Book Faves1. Over and Under the Rainforest by Kate Messner, art by Christopher Silas Neal2. Vote for our Future by Margaret McNamara, art by Micah Player3. On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex4. The Keeper of Wild Words by Brooke Smith, by Madeline Kloepper5. Soaked by Abi Cushman6. We Walk Through the Forest by Lisa Ferland, art by Yana PopovaHeather’s Fave Diverse Picture Books1. Blue Cat by Charlie Eve Ryan2. What I Like Most by Mary Murphy, art by Zhu Cheng-Liang3. Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard, art by Juana Martinez-Neal4. La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya, art by Juana Martinez-Neal5. Crown, an Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, art by Gordon C. James6. Mae Among the Starts by Roda Ahmed, art by Stasia BurringtonMargie’s Fave Chapter Book Series1. Mac B Kid Spy Series by Mac Barnett, art by Mike Lowery2. Mia Mayhem Series by Kara West, art by Leeza Hernandez3. Big Foot and Little Foot Series by Ellen Potter, art by Felicita Sala4. Pocket Pirates by Chris Mould5. Sam Wu is Not Afraid Of Series by Kate and Kevin Tsang 6. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series Resources for more book recommendations:Imagination SoupAfoma Umesi All My Beautiful ThingsColby SharpAvery & AugustineFrom the Mixed-Up FilesKidlit411

Sometimes you need to employ some strategies to enjoy reading with you kids. It’s not a “given” that all kids will love being read to by their parents, just as it’s not a “given” that all parents will love reading to their kids. I'm a former high school English teacher, so it probably comes as no surprise that I love reading to my kids. I always say that books are my secret weapon to get through their hard behaviors. But not all parents feel this way, and that's okay! Whether you love reading to your kids or it’s a real struggle for you, I know you are going to get some amazing tips from this week’s episode. Our guest is Janssen Bradshaw who is a former elementary school librarian with a masters degree in library and information studies. She now stays home with her four daughters and runs the blog Everyday Reading (https://everyday-reading.com/), which helps parents make reading an enjoyable, simple part of their family life. Three Takeaways to Enjoy Reading with Your Kids 1) Pick books that are fun for YOU to read with your kids.  -If you enjoy the books, you'll make more time for family reading, and it'll be a better experience for everyone. 2) Don't be afraid to quit a book.  -If you decide to stop reading a book together, you’re not teaching your child to be a quitter - you’re teaching them that you don't have to pour more time into something that isn't working for you.  3) Let your kids move while you read.  -Research actually shows that many children can focus better when their hands are occupied. (ex: LEGOS, coloring, brushing your hair) Show Notes Janssen's Blog, Everyday Reading (https://everyday-reading.com/) Janssen's Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/everydayreading/?hl=en) List of 100 Children's Books (2020) (https://everyday-reading.com/2020-best-childrens-picture-books/) 30 Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers & Kindergartners (https://everyday-reading.com/read-aloud-books-for-preschoolers/) Beauty by Robin McKinley (https://amzn.to/3hJfyES) Read Aloud Revival Podcast, episode 82 "Why Fidgeting is a Good Sign" (https://readaloudrevival.com/82/) Related Episodes Episode 003: Introducing Our Kids to Unexpected Heroes // Jennifer Brimhall (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/unexpected-heros/) Episode 125: 3 Tips for the Accidental Homeschooling Mom // Bonnie & Audrey from the Outnumbered Podcast (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/125-homeschool-tips/) Episode 140: Raising Culturally Curious Children // Preethi B. Harbuck (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/140-raising-culturally-curious-children-preethi-b-harbuck-2/) Join us in celebrating the third birthday of 3 in 30 in October! Record YOUR three takeaways and submit them as a voice memo to be aired on the show! All of the instructions to participate can be found at here (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/compilation/).

On the August 28th Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Vision Maker Film Festival (01:12); Independent Bookstore Day at Chapter Books & Gifts in Seward (10:11); Sheldon Statewide exhibition (23:53); Daniel Kubert's new book "Myth" and D-reality Perform...

With host Annabel Brown, we will learn about comics in Comic Blast Weekly! Get inspired about creative stories whether you're a kid or an adult. Have fun with guest comic authors, and have a good time. Blast off into comic world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annabel-brown/message

UWE primary literacy expert, Jane Carter returns to discuss some of the best early chapter books for children (around 6+ yrs), when children are ready to read on their own. Melissa and Jane talk about the importance of reading for pleasure and of course, share some of their favourite books. Melissa also visit author and Guardian illustrator and cartoonist, Joe Berger, in his Bristol studio and welcomes children's literary scout, John McClay, into the studio for a chat.

UWE primary literacy expert, Jane Carter returns to discuss some of the best early chapter books for children (around 6+ yrs), when children are ready to read on their own. Melissa and Jane talk about the importance of reading for pleasure and of course, share some of their favourite books. Melissa also visit author and Guardian illustrator and cartoonist, Joe Berger, in his Bristol studio and welcomes children's literary scout, John McClay, into the studio for a chat.

I talk to children’s author Laura James about creating her vibrant first picture book series, ‘Fabio The World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective,’ and the ever so lovable ‘Captain Pug.’

Waddup, book nerds! We read L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad and the person who actually wrote the book. It was inspired by Lauren Conrad’s life as a young reality TV star! A NYT bestseller in 2009, this book stayed on the Children’s Chapter Books list for 14 weeks. But why? WE MUST FIND OUT!Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday!Don’t forget to get your tickets to our live show on January 30 at the Strand: https://www.strandbooks.com/event/mean-book-clubIf you want to read along with us during our 6th season, here’s the reading list:* If I Did It by The Goldman Family / O.J. Simpson* A Woman's Worth by Marianne Williamson* The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho* Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher* On The Road by Jack Kerouac* Blink by Malcolm Gladwell* LA Candy by Lauren Conrad* Relentless by Dean KoontzSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub!Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts. CREDITS:Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan.Produced and edited by Sarah Burton.Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." You can get it here: https://www.free-stock-music.com

Come along with us deep into the jungles of India, as we read through and analyze the story of Mowgli being raised by a pack of wolves. And then go even farther beyond as we discover a plethora of other stories in this book that even Ralma never read before. In this chapter, we're covering The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, including a brief but still somehow in-depth look at the extra side stories that make up the entire back half of this beloved book and are still often overlooked.We had some audio quality issues with this chapter, for which we are very sorry! Jax forgot to turn off some noise suppression software before recording, and we didn't catch it until after it was already recorded. Next chapter will not have this issue!Next chapter: Science Fiction! We'll be reading and discussing Lost Stars by Claudia Gray.Here's where you can find our podcast!Whooshkaa (RSS feed): https://player.whooshkaa.com/literally-espousedGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/IpsupinfnbcjiuyvtapwapzumpuApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/literally-espoused/id1483014268Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nerdscape/literally-espousedSocial media info! Follow us for updates, including our reading schedule!-Twitter-Ralma: @ragdoll127Jaxom: @jaxomnautilusPodcast: @literalespousedPrefer an audio-visual podcast experience? Find our episodes uploaded on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/jaxomnautilusIntro/outro music: The Waltzing Cat by Leroy Anderson, performed by Markus Staab, piano - 2011

Shannon and Mary share their tips and tricks for one of the most enjoyable experiences of reading with young readers: Read Aloud! We share professional resources, essential tips for working with struggling readers, and how parents can make reading aloud at a home a treasured time for any type of reader. Resource Links:NOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*The Art of Teaching Reading by Lucy Calkins*The Book Whisperer Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn Miller*Example of Youtube read-aloudRaising Readers Free Course from Read Everyday Blog by Jansen BradshawRead Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease*How to Get your Child to Love Reading by Esme Raji Codell*How to Help a Child with Dyslexia with Home Reading from The Literacy NestAccommodations for Dyslexia by Susan BartonThe Reading Zone by Nancie Atwell*Beyond Leveled Books by Franki Sibberson and Karen Syzmusiak and Lisa Koch*Plot Mountain Youtube clipCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT Store

Follow along on our journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy! In this first chapter of our podcast, we cover the entire first half of The Fellowship of the Ring, notated as Book One per Tolkien's preferences. We discuss the events of the book in (roughly) chronological order, answer a few questions about the mythology of the world that Tolkien is building, as well as begin conversations about our favorite characters and scenes, literary tools used to tell the narrative, and a few themes that come through in the writing.Next chapter: Classic Literature! We'll be reading and discussing The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.Here's where you can find our podcast!Whooshkaa (RSS feed): https://player.whooshkaa.com/literally-espousedGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/IpsupinfnbcjiuyvtapwapzumpuApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/literally-espoused/id1483014268Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nerdscape/literally-espousedSocial media info! Follow us for updates, including our reading schedule!-Twitter-Ralma: @ragdoll127Jaxom: @jaxomnautilusPodcast: @literalespousedPrefer an audio-visual podcast experience? Find our episodes uploaded on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/jaxomnautilusIntro/outro music: The Waltzing Cat by Leroy Anderson, performed by Markus Staab, piano - 2011

Before we get started, here's a short introduction to the podcast and your hosts! Find out why we started this project, what you can expect going forward, and which book we'll be tackling first!Social media info! Follow us for updates, including our reading schedule!-Twitter-Ralma: @ragdoll127Jaxom: @jaxomnautilusPodcast: @literalespousedPrefer an audio-visual podcast experience? Find our episodes uploaded on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/jaxomnautilusIntro/outro music: The Waltzing Cat by Leroy Anderson, performed by Markus Staab, piano - 2011

In today's episode we had a sit down with Erin Moore, the owner at THE NEXT CHAPTER BOOKS & NOVELTIES, located in El Dorado, Kansas!Erin is an English teacher turned bookseller because she wanted to keep the doors of her local indie open! We learned more about THE NEXT CHAPTER BOOKS & NOVELTIES, and what you can expect walking in.Erin discussed some of the changes she has seen in industry over the years. We talked about Amazon and what booksellers have to do in order to compete. We also discussed the impact of social media and how it has assisted booksellers and small business owners in general.Erin shared her biggest challenge being a bookseller, and what she loves the most. We also talked about her current reads and favorite go-to-genre. She even offers up some advice for individuals who are considering opening an independent bookstore in their town!Thank you so much Erin for coming on the show!Become a Patreon Supporter - https://www.patreon.com/bibliofinder CONNECT with THE NEXT CHAPTER BOOKS & NOVELTIEShttps://bibliofinder.com/listing/the-next-chapter-books-novelties/ CONNECT with BIBLIO HAPPY HOURPATREON PAGE - https://www.patreon.com/bibliofinderBIBLIOFINDER - https://bibliofinder.comBIBLIO HAPPY HOUR - https://bibliohappyhour.com 

Today’s guests Brenna Sherrill & Ryan Pait describe themselves as platonic soulmates, book-loving best friends who grew up together, went to school together, read together (sometimes out loud!) and even live together.Today Anne, Brenna, and Ryan chat about a truly magical college class, Ryan’s most embarrassing moment meeting a literary icon, the book Ann Patchett thinks EVERYONE should read, and of course Anne recommends three books she think they’ll enjoy reading together and discussing to death, because that’s their style.Becoming a WSIRN patron means LOADS of additional audio content, including weekly bonus episodes of One Great Book, monthly behind-the-scenes episodes, audio of certain live events, like Anne's recent conversation with Celeste Ng, and now we can add FREE AUDIOBOOKS to that list! For a limited time we’ve partnered with Libro.fm to give all Hardback-tier supporters a free audiobook! Summer is made for audiobook listening, so this is the perfect time for you to become a new patron. Go to patreon.com/whatshouldIreadnext to join in the fun! Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/189You can find Brenna and Ryan on Instagram, @ryanpait and @brennasherrill. You can find Ryan’s writing at The Houstonian and the Chautauquan Daily.

Maybe and I talk chapter books today, among other things.

Today’s guest is Tricia Springstubb, author of picture books, chapter books and novels for middle grade readers. She joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about the transition of changing from being a lover of stories to a writer of them, and why she writes for the age groups she does, how she takes real life inspiration and uses them in her fiction, and the challenge of writing chapter books for the readers who are in between picture books and novels. Tricia Links: Site Blog Twitter Facebook Instagram Ad links: QUEEN OF ENGLAND: CORONATION by Courtney Brandt AS I DESCENDED by Robin Talley Word-2-Kindle

[Episode 71] What questions did God ask Adam to get him to be honest with himself about the choice he had made? What does our conscience do for us? We look at these teachings in Genesis 3, introduce you to a beautiful canyon like in the American West, but on a smaller scale, and tell you about the most fun creation books we've ever read!

Chapter Books vs Micro Content - How my reading habits have evolved

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month is a two part special to celebrate Booksgiving! Part two features book recommendations and gift experiences for teen fiction and nonfiction, children's fiction and nonfiction, as well as bonus book themed gifts. Introduction 0:00 to 0:25 What To Expect In Booksgiving Part 2 0:25 to 0:42 Teen Fiction 0:42 to 2:11 Teen Nonfiction Blurb 2:11 to 3:17 Back to Teen Fiction 3:17 to 7:18 Teen Nonfiction 7:18 to 8:25 3rd to 5th Grade Fiction 8:25 to 13:01 Children’s Nonfiction 13:01 to 15:53 Middle School and Up Fiction 15:53 to 16:24 Chapter Books 16:24 to 18:13 For Elephant and Piggie Fans 18:13 to 26:12 Poetry 26:12 to 27:17 Picture Books 27:17 to 33:16 Book Themed Gift Ideas 33:16 to 40:35 Conclusion 40:35 to 43:04 Young Adult Diviners Series by Libba Bray The Reckoners Series (Steelheart is Book 1) by Brandon Sanderson Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Words in Deep Blue by Catherine Crowley Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett Theodore Gray - The Elements, Molecules and Reactions 3-5 Grade Fiction and Comics HiLo by Judd Winick Bone Series by Jeff Smith Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Pedro & Me by Judd Winick Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Captain Underpants Series by Dav Pilkey The Big Sparkly Box of Unicorn Magic: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Box Set Volume 1-4 by Dana Simpson Science Comics published by MacMillan Science Comics: Rockets (Defying Gravity) by Anne Drozd and Jerzy Drozd Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded by DK Books LEGO DC Comics Superheroes Character Encyclopedia by DK Books LEGO Batman: Visual Dictionary by DK Books Batman Character Encyclopedia by DK Books Fish Girl by Donna Jo Napoli and illustrated by David Wiesner Beginning Chapter Books 1-2nd Grade Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon Junie B Jones by Barbara Park Ramona Quimby by Beverly Cleary Clementine by Sara Pennypacker Elephant and Piggie Series by Mo Willems Ballet Cat by Bob Shea Dance! Dance! Underpants! by Bob Shea Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt by Ben Clanton Picture Books Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals First Stories: A Fairytale Board Book Series, Illustrated by Dan Taylor Sleep Tight Farm: A farm Prepares for Winter by Eugenie Doyle, Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander Cat on the Bus by Aram Kim When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons by Julie Fogliano Du Iz Tak by Carson Ellis Leave Me Alone! By Vera Brosgol Bunny’s Book Club by Annie Silvestro Cate’s Magic Garden by Betsey Coffeen and Samantha Smith Bookish Gift Ideas Ex Libris Board Game StoryCubes Paperback Board Game Out of Print - website with delightful literary-themed goods Ideal Bookshelf - pins, totes, mugs and prints. Bookshelves include things like “Jane Austen” or “Harry Potter” (US and UK), cookbooks, design, kids and more. Or request a custom bookshelf for the book lover in your life! Book Box Subscriptions! - Owl Crate, Bookish Box --

In this episode, Holly Packiam and her daughter Sophia Packiam, discuss their favorite chapter books for 9-12 year olds. This is a perfect episode for parents and children to listen to together! The next time you're all in the car together, on maybe even during an evening at home, be inspired together. Topics include: The characteristics of a good book Books that include characters worth emulating or ones that lead a child to explore the tensions and complexities lying in the human heart. Favorite Chapter Book Titles for 9-12 year olds

Intro Hi and welcome to Books Between - a podcast focused solely on middle grade readers and to help teachers, parents, and librarians connect them to books they will love. I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a 5th grade teacher, a mom of two daughters, and attending the Rochester Children’s Book Festival on November 12th! So if you are going to be there, let me know so we can connect.   This is Episode #10 and Today we’re continuing our conversation about common classroom library mistakes (and how to fix them), talking about three novels with surprising twists, and I’ll answer a question about how to help a young reader who buys a lot of books but never finishes them.   Main Topic - Common Classroom Library Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) - Part 2 Having a vibrant collection of books on hand for children to choose from is so crucial to fostering a love of reading. And more and more teachers, like I did, are discovering just how important it is to have a classroom library. And although today’s discussion is angled more toward teachers, there’s lots to take away for parents, librarians, or anyone who wants to get books into kids’ hands. In our last episode, we discussed six common mistakes that can happen when you are building a classroom library. And today we are discussing 6 more pitfalls - and again - every single one is a mistake that I have made. So - I’m only throwing myself under the bus!  If you missed that episode please scroll back through your feed to find episode #9, but I’ll give a brief recap: #1 - Not getting rid of old books. #2 - Not having an easy check-out system.   #3 - Not changing how books are displayed #4 - Not having enough non-fiction #5 - Not having a clear organizational system #6 - Not having student input into what books are included in the library   So now, we’ll jump back in!   #7 - Not having the second book in a series There are few things more frustrating as a reader than finishing a book on a cliffhanger and having to WAIT to get your hands on that second book.  There’s also no more exciting thing than that anticipation! But… if you want readers to delve deeply into a series or make a connection with an author, it helps to have some of the next books available. I think that’s especially important when a more picky reader finally finds a series that they like. You really want to keep that momentum going and get them into that next book quickly before their enthusiasm wanes or they forget parts of the plot. I’m not saying you have to have EVERY single book in a series, but at least the first few of popular ones like Warriors, Dork Diaries, or the Percy Jackson series are good to have on hand. #8 - Not having enough diversity This is so, so important. And always has been, but finally there’s more attention being paid to this issue now. I started to ask myself, Does my classroom library reflect not only the students in my school but also the wider world? Will they find characters like themselves in those pages? And will they be the main character and not just the sidekick.  Diversity can take so many forms: race, ethnicity, gender, family structure, religious views, gender identity, and disability (which is such a broad term but encompasses so many things from physical and cognitive disabilities to addiction). Campaigns like #WeNeedDiverseBooks and websites like disabilityinkidlit.com help keep the conversation going and provide resources and recommendations. One enlightening thing you can do with your students is to have THEM analyze the diversity in the classroom library. There’s a phenomenal blog post from Jess at Crawling Out of the Classroom with complete instructions and downloadable tally sheets you can use to make this really easy if you want to give it a try. I’ll put a link in the shownotes for you but I am definitely doing that this year. I think it will be eye-opening for me, and eye-opening for my students. #9 - Not having anything other than books I’ll say up front that I am still working on fixing this one. But some of the teachers I know with the most inspiring classroom libraries also make sure they include some up-to-date magazines, audio books, or travel brochures. I wish I could remember where I heard it or read about it, but one teacher or librarian collects sports car brochures that they nab from dealerships for their kids to read. How cool is that? #10 - Not having a variety of levels As I have mentioned on a previous episode - don’t dis the picture books!  Picture books, easier Chapter Books, more challenging higher level MG - all should have a home in well-stocked classroom library.  It embarasses me to admit, but when I used to buy books for my class, I would envision the typical on-grade-level reader and mainly get books targeted there. Now, I’m really trying to expand that out and also book talk more picture books and short chapter books so kids realize reading all kinds of books is okay. #11 - Not taking care of the books This is another lesson that took me WAY too long to learn. I would just get a book from the store or Scholastic, pop my name inside, and simply put it on the shelf and hope for the best. And you never want to get mad at a kid for accidentally wrecking a book or getting it dirty - I mean - heck - many of my books have chocolate smears or stains from spaghetti sauce.  But - it’s worth some time and a bit of money to protect the investment of the books. So, teach kids how to care for books - using a bookmark, not bending corners of pages, and being gentle with them.  One thing I do now is cover all the new books I get with clear contact paper. I always have a couple rolls on standby near my dining room table so whenever I have a spare minute I can toss aside the tablecloth and cover a few books. #12 - Not having anything new Up until last year,  I would never purchase a new release - hardcovers are expensive! And sometimes you don’t know if they’re going to like it or not! But I have come to change my mind. Having a fresh new book that first week or even first day it’s released - it’s exciting! You’re in on the buzz about that book! Some of my students last spring were actually counting down the days to Kwame Alexander’s release of Booked because they loved The Crossover so much. And when I brought that book in the DAY it was available and cracked open the pages and we smelled the fresh new book smell - every kid in class signed up to get that book. Having new books also gets students paying attention to the work of their favorite authors and they’re on lookout themselves for new releases. I see some teachers even post a book release calendar in their classroom to boost that excitement. I am totally stealing that idea! Plus, it signals to kids that books aren’t old, dusty, unchanging things. There are fresh, new exciting books being born into the world every Tuesday. My hope is that you won’t make the many mistakes I did when first starting to gather titles for a classroom library and that your collection will start off in a much better place. Now, already, I am sure there are things I have missed, so please let me know. You can tag me on Twitter or Instagram or email me at booksbetween@gmail.com and I’ll share some of your thoughts and ideas in an upcoming episode! Book Talk - Three Novels with Surprising Twists In this segment, I share with you three books centered around a theme and discuss three things to love about each book. This week I’m sharing three novels with shocking plot twists: The Children of Exile, Be Light Like a Bird, and The Inquisitor’s Tale.  These three books are very different - one is science fiction, one is contemporary fiction, and one is historical fiction. But all three had my jaw dropping at some point in the book. The Children of Exile The first book I want to share with you today is Children of Exile by Margaret Peterson Haddix. You may be familiar with her previous book Among the Hidden, which is the first novel in her Shadow Children series. Children of Exile is the first of what I am told will be a trilogy. It’s about 12 year old Rosi, who is being raised with her little brother in a small, structured, safe Utopian community called Fredtown. Due to some mysterious event in the past, Rosi and all the other children in her community were taken away from their home and their biological parents as infants and are now being raised by adults called “Freds”. Rosi and her estranged friend Edwy are the two oldest kids and are expected to look out for all the younger children. But that task gets incredibly difficult when abruptly they are sent back home to a world that is anything but safe, structured, and nurturing. So here are three things to love about The Children of Exile: Fredtown  - I am not sure what it says about me, but I wanted to go live in Fredtown. There is order, reasonable rules, gentle parenting, and I particularly liked the guidelines around consent and power. Children are taught to ask permission before touching or tickling and they learn that it is immoral to overpower those that are younger or weaker than you. I would totally sign up to go live in Fredtown! And they memorize founding principles that are secular and based on the best human philosophies. For example, one of their principles is “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”  And another is “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Which has you wondering… how did sayings from Martin Luther King, Jr, and Nelson Mandela find their way into this society? Big Themes - There is so much good stuff packed into these 43 chapters. This would make an excellent book club selection. There’s so much to talk about: racism, prejudice, human extinction, sacrifice, acceptance, religious tolerance, and how a common enemy can bring people together in ways you wouldn’t expect. The Cliffhangers - Haddix is a master at getting you to turn the page! Just a sampling, here’s the last line of Chapter 6: “Then someone grabbed my shoulder.” (Ahhh!) And later, at the end of Chapter 19: “...sneak out and meet me. There’s something I have to show you.”  And I defy you to get to page 266 and stop reading. At that point, you are IN IT until the end. The Children of Exile is unputdownable and will have you reeling in those final chapters.  It’s kind of like The City of Ember with a twist of The Twilight Zone and a great science fiction title to offer your middle grade readers.   Be Light Like a Bird The second novel I want to talk about is a quieter book but the narrative builds to this moment of surprise that suddenly has you rethinking every character interaction that came before. Be Light Like a Bird by Monika Schröder is the story of Wren, a 12 year-old girl whose life is unraveling after her father suddenly dies in a plane crash. Her mother, instead of comforting her only child, is angry and decides to rip the girl away from her home and take her in the car across the country looking for a new start.  They finally end up in Michigan where Wren makes unexpected friends, finds a cause to get behind, and slowly learns the truth about her mother’s erratic behavior.  Here are three reasons to love about Be Light Like a Bird: How well the author gets that school setting.You can tell that Schröder has experience as a librarian and teacher in the descriptions of classroom life and interactions between the kids. Just as one example, there is a scene where Wren’s new teacher announces “Our next assignment will be a partner project.” And let me read to you what happens next:     Everyone in the class quickly sought to make eye contact with their prefered partner. I looked over to Carrie, but her eyes were locked onto Victoria’s. “I will assign the partners,” Mrs. Peters said as she handed out the papers. Last week partners had been assigned randomly, with the help of the sticks of doom - Popsicle sticks that had our names written on them in black marker. Mrs. Peters would close her eyes and pull out two sticks, then read the names aloud, and that was that. It seemed fair to me. At least chance determined whom you had to work with. But this time, Mrs. Peters announced that we’d be working with someone at our table. As she went around the room assigning team partners, I held my breath and squeezed my thumbs inside my fists, hoping for a miracle. I think every kid, parent, teacher, and librarian can recognize and relate to that scene.   How nature brings the characters together. One of the reasons that I really connected to Wren was that she’s a bird watcher - something I don’t do as much now, but just like Wren - I had a bird book by my side and recorded the date, location, and time of my bird sightings. (Personally, I was never very good at it. One day I spent 10 minutes looking at a pinecone through my binoculars trying to figure out what rare sparrow I was seeing my backyard.) Wren’s new birdwatching spot is Pete’s Pond - a quiet, calming place for her. Until it’s threatened and that it the catalyst which finally gets her to start connecting with other people and attempt to save it. How well the author understands grief and represents it as this cloud that hovers over Wren.  There’s a scene where Wren is sitting in her father’s old car and inhaling the scent that is tied so intensely with her happy memories of him. When she starts a new school, she doesn’t tell anyone that her father recently died - not because she wants to forget it, but because she doesn’t want to be defined by that and also other people’s reactions are hard to deal with. And the importance of a friend who will simply let you cry by their side. Be Light Like a Bird is about family and friendship and grief. And ultimately - grief over what we had that was lost, but also grief over what we thought we had. It’s a beautiful book. The Inquisitor’s Tale Our final book featuring an abundance of surprising twists is The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz. I have been texting, tweeting, and talking about this book so much in the past month that when I type the letter I into my phone, it automatically suggests “Inquisitor” as the first option. This novel is a medieval adventure story about three magical children (and a dog) who are pursued by various agents of the Inquisition. The first is a young girl named Jeanne (sort of like a young Joan of Arc) who has fits and sees visions. Then we meet the talkative and tall monk-in-training, William - an eleven year old whose unusual dark skin is likely the result of a relationship between his crusading father and a North African woman. Since this is 1242 France, his appearance and supernatural strength immediately have people seeing him as dangerously different. And finally, there’s little Jacob - a wise Jewish boy reeling from the recent death of his parents and just starting to realize his powers to heal others.  Eventually all three are both hailed and condemned as saints and have to outwit and outrun their pursuers. The story is so gorgeously detailed and interconnected that any description I give you of this novel is NOT going to do it justice. You just have to get it and read it yourself.  The fact is there are so so many big and little things I loved about this book, but I have committed to limiting myself to three. I have to start with the illustrations. Just like many real medieval texts had illuminations in the margins, The Inquisitor’s Tale includes dozens and dozens of intricate sketches by Hatem Aly. There is so much to explore there but I think what is most fascinating is the note at the beginning of the novel explaining that the drawings might actually contradict or question the text. That profound mix of humor, philosophy, and yes - savagery. There are gross jokes galore in this book. And I love how that is mixed in with deep philosophical and religious discussions between the children. At one point, Jacob asks that eternal question: Why would a good God let bad things happen?  This is a book about saints and at some point it dawns on the children that most saints are martyred. In high school, I worked evenings in the rectory (the office) at St. Cecelia’s church and during down times, I would read this dusty old copy of Lives of the Saints. And the stories in there were appallingly gruesome - and this novel doesn’t really shy away from the awfulness of that. But, it does give some hope that people with intensely different beliefs might still find a way to work together and be friends. The character twists! I don’t want to say too much and ruin it, so I’m really holding a lot back here, but all throughout this book, you meet the most vile, nastiest characters and then suddenly… it flips and one of the narrators helps you see their point of view. And even if they’ve still DONE terrible things, you have more empathy for them. Then you realize that one of the key characters that have been telling you this story - You. Can’t. Trust.  Ahhhh!  I LOVED it - this book had me gleefully yelling at the pages. The Inquisitor’s Tale would make a fantastic read aloud, and I’ve heard the audio version is phenomenal. I think this novel is probably best suited for upper middle grade readers about ages 10-14 but I am sure any teen or adult who likes an historical adventure with some awesome fart jokes thrown in is going to really love it!    The Inquisitor’s Tale, Be Light Like a Bird, and The Children of Exile are three terrific middle grade books with twists you will love.   Q & A Our third and final segment this week is Question & Answer time. Question: Last week we had our first round of parent-teacher conferences, and the reading specialist and I were asked the following question: “I keep buying my son tons of books. He seems excited about reading them, but then he rarely finishes. What can I do?” Answer: So here were our suggestions.  My thought was to help them build some momentum in the book by reading it with them to start off. So, you might read aloud the first few chapters together - maybe alternating who is reading it out loud. Then, make a plan where you each read the next chapter on your own and meet up to chat about it in a couple days. Then you might increase that to two chapters or three or pull back if they are getting confused. My colleague, Kelly, recommended finding books with shorter chapters. It’s easier to stay focused when the reading chunks are smaller. And we both agreed that helping kids understand that every book has a slow part is important. But, if you can shepherd them through that part, it does pick up again. Closing Okay that’s it for the Q&A section this week. If you have a question about how to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love or an idea about a topic we should cover, I really would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. Thank you so much for sharing your time with me this week. You can get a full transcript of this show with links to every book and resource I talked about today by going to BooksBetween.com/10 which will take you to our home at All the Wonders where you can discover other wonderful kidlit resources. And, if you are liking the show, please help us out by sharing on social media or leaving a rating on iTunes or Stitcher.   Thanks and see you in two weeks!  Bye!

On this episode of Bilingual Avenue, I provide six steps on how bilingual parents can introduce chapter books to their children. This is a follow on from a previous episode (episode 127) where I chatted with one of the members from the Bilingual Avenue Members’ Club on reading strategies for her children.

I 'm trying something new for this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast. Instead of interviewing a guest, I'm chatting with you one-on-one. Something I hear about a lot is the struggle it can be to make the transition from picture books to chapter books and novels during read-aloud time. It's something I've struggled with in the past, as well, and I've got a few ideas about how to make this as seamless and simple as possible. In this episode, you'll hear: some quick tips for making the transition from picture books to chapter booksmy very favorite first novels and chapter booksand tell you my #1 tippy-top recommendation of them all Nope- not gonna tell ya. You have to listen to find out. ;) Click the play button below:   More free resources & booklists Get the best episodes and reources from the Read-Aloud Revival Keep an eye on your inbox! We'll keep you posted whenever we have a new podcast episode or a great free booklist or resource for you. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the free email course. Yes! Powered by ConvertKit /* Layout */ .ck_form.ck_minimal { /* divider image */ background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; overflow: hidden; color: #666; font-size: 16px; border: solid 1px #d1d1d1; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none; clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h3.ck_form_title { text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-size: 28px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h4 { text-align: center; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal p { padding: 0px; } .ck_form, .ck_form * { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_form_fields { width: 100%; float: left; padding: 5%; } /* Form fields */ .ck_errorArea { display: none; /* temporary */ } #ck_success_msg { padding: 10px 10px 0px; border: solid 1px #ddd; background: #eee; } .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="text"], .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="email"] { font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 8px; width: 68%; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; /* stroke */ -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ background-color: #fff; /* layer fill content */ margin-bottom: 5px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0px; margin-right: 2%; height: 42px; } .ck_form input[type="text"]:focus, .ck_form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: #aaa; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_subscribe_button { width: 100%; color: #fff; margin: 0px; padding: 11px 0px; font-size: 18px; background: #6fc171; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ cursor: pointer; border: none; text-shadow: none; width: 30%; float: left; height: 42px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_guarantee { color: #626262; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 15px 0px 0px; display: block; clear: both; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by { display: block; color: #aaa; font-size: 12px; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by:hover { display: block; color: #444; } .ck_converted_content { display: none; padding: 5%; background: #fff; } .ck_form.ck_minimal.width400 .ck_subscribe_button, .ck_form.ck_minimal.width400 input[type="email"] { width: 100%; float: none; margin-top: 5px; } .ck_slide_up, .ck_modal, .

Top Five Chapter Books to Read to Your Kids Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. Before your kids get too old, here are our top five chapter books you need to read to them or with them! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Top Five Podcast continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

Top Five Chapter Books to Read to Your Kids Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. Before your kids get too old, here are our top five chapter books you need to read to them or with them! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Top Five Podcast continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

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Join authors JD Holiday and Christy Condoleo on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 10am EST, 9am CST, 8am MST, and 7am PST for TWO stories!  The Rain Forest Party by Lorraine Dey.  Hector Armando was a little Armadillo who wanted to find his special talent that he could share with his friends at the big rain forest party.  To discover more about this author: www.deystudio.com  To buy her book: Barnes and Noble and Amazon  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rain-forest-party-fiesta-en-el-bosque-tropical-lorraine-dey/1111577761 Pell Shade and the Mysterious Paper by Christy Condoleo. What if your heart's greatest wish could be granted by simply folding the right corner of a sheet of paper just a bit there, then crease it here, tuck in that corner . . . Oh, and you mustn't forget the words.  To discover more about this author: www.eppyscreations.com To buy her books: http://www.amazon.com/Pell-Shade-The-Mysterious-Paper/dp/1257985426/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353814935&sr=8-1&keywords=pell+shade JD Holiday's site: www.thebookgarden.net A It's story Time, Gather Round's Site: http://itsstorytimeforkids.blogspot.com All stories read on the show are copyrighted by the authors. The show has permission from the authors to read their books and display pictures from it.

Next Step #205: Obama evolves on homosexual marriages while others evolve on the genocide recognition. Gay and Lesbian Marriages and the Armodoxy Response; "Chapter" books have the answer. More on Mary Madelyn's status update from the Holy Sepulcher. Armodoxy surfaces.Song: "Sevani Tzugnors Baru" - 1970 Personal RecordingAni's Bubbles: Touchstone Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netLook for The Next Step on blubrry.com

This the third in our series of retrospective episodes. The most important thing Dan learned this year? Being a full-time author is a lot different than he thought it would be. How different? What was Dan expecting? Was he really imagining silk pajamas and a notebook computer on the beach? We talk about the types of non-writing work that we've found ourselves doing, and why those things are so important to us and to our careers. We discuss how our publishers' schedules impact our own, and why writers are often expected to drop whatever they're doing in order to handle something for their publisher. During our discussion we mention a new local novelist Aprilynne Pike, whose debut book Wings is available now, and made #6 on the NYT Bestsellers List for Children's Chapter Books. Episode 32 has been brought to you by "A Snack." But hurry! We don't pause for long! Writing Prompt: Write the first page of a story, stop, write a first page of a different story and then go back and finish the first story.