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Charnaie Gordon, the creator of Here Wee Read, and Roda Ahmed, the New York Times bestselling publisher and author of Mae Among the Stars, debut their first-ever collaboration with the extraordinary adventures of the one and only Etta Extraordinaire! Meet Etta! Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan. (Etta always has a plan!) And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she's ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience. Or is she? Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon and illustrator Chloe Burgett. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/support

Thank you, Frank and Sleeping Bear Press, for giving SA4U permission to read this book and others by Frank. Today's book was illustrated by Karla Harren.

Meet Etta! Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan (Etta always has a plan!).And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she's ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience. Or is she? Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon and illustrator Chloe Burgett.This powerful author duo is the epitome of inspirational renaissance women. Between the two of them, the titles “bestselling author, CEO, advocate, philanthropist, creator, entrepreneur, model, actress, polyglot” are all applicable.

Meet Etta! Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan (Etta always has a plan!).And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she's ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience. Or is she? Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon and illustrator Chloe Burgett.This powerful author duo is the epitome of inspirational renaissance women. Between the two of them, the titles “bestselling author, CEO, advocate, philanthropist, creator, entrepreneur, model, actress, polyglot” are all applicable.

In der Junifolge haben wir zwei Kolleginnen zu Gast: Christine und Jutta sind Lektorinnen für Kinder- und Jugendmedien bei der Münchner Stadtbibliothek und bringen drei Buchempfehlungen (ein Bilderbuch, einen Kinderroman und ein Kindersachbuch) mit. Außerdem stellt Diana noch zwei weitere Bilderbücher vor. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Vorgestellte Titel: Ab 2:10: „Schmetterlingskind“ von Marc Majewski, aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Katharina Naumann, Von Hacht Verlag, 42 Seiten, ab 4 Jahren ab 6:19: „Achtung! Henri und der geheimnisvolle Büchernager“ von Emily MacKenzie (Text und Illustrationen), aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Anne Scheller und Sarah Mettelsiefen, Lingen Verlag, 32 Seiten, ab 5 Jahren ab 9:41: „Großartige Tiere: die größten, schnellsten und stärksten ihrer Art“ von Felicity Fitchard, illustriert von Daniel Long, aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Eva Sixt, Dorling Kindersley Verlag, 63 Seiten, ab 4 Jahren ab 15:12: „Race cars – ein unfaires Rennen : gemeinsam über weiße Privilegien und Rassismus sprechen“ von Jenny Devenny, herausgegeben von Charnaie Gordon, illustriert von Alex Peter, aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Melody Makeda Ledwon, Penguin JUNIOR Verlag, 47 Seiten, ab 5 Jahren ab 21:20: „Zwei von jedem“ von Rose Lagercrantz und Rebecka Lagercrantz, aus dem Schwedischen übersetzt von Angelika Kutsch, Moritz Verlag, 120 Seiten, ab 9 Jahren Alle Titel können bei uns entliehen werden: bit.ly/msb_Katalog

Readers, today Anne is joined in bookish conversation by reading advocate, author, and creator of @hereweeread Charnaie Gordon.Charnaie's passion is encouraging young readers and supporting families in diversifying their bookshelves, which she achieves through her blog, non-profit, and internet platforms, as well as books like her latest release, A Planet Like Ours.In today's episode, Charnaie and Anne talk about how Charnaie first became a reader and the way books impacted her childhood, before digging into a whole range of titles they've each loved to read and recommend. After talking about some of their favorites for readers of all ages, Anne also suggests a few novels that Charnaie may enjoy adding to her own reading list.Find the full list of the titles we talked about today over at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/345, where you'll also find links to Charnaie's website and social media accounts. Be sure to let us know in the comments which of today's titles you're most excited to read next!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charnaie Gordon's first memory of seeing herself represented in a children's literature was in the book “Corduroy” by Don Freeman. Seeing someone who looked like her and shared her same living situation had a great effect on her. Now, as a diversity and inclusion expert and blogger, she works to not only make other children feel represented in literature, but to remind all readers that the world is a diverse place. There are still challenges to this, as people of color are finding some of their content misunderstood by publishers, while many consumers seem aware of promoting diversity only during moments of political controversy.    We know that books are what gives many of us special access to all the places, people, perspectives and experiences we may never have or have yet to encounter. But the question remains, how diverse are these people, perspectives and experiences we learn about? Who's voices are we not hearing from?   Join the conversation to hear about the lack of diversity within the publishing industry and its trickle-down effects, and why having discussions with your kids about diversity only matters if you mean it.   Quotes • “That's often the biggest misconception: People hear the word ‘diversity,' and they think, ‘Oh, that's for people of color.' No, it includes everybody.”(10:20-10:31 | Charnaie)  • “People always say, ‘Well, why is this important?' Well, why isn't it important?” (11:23-11:2:26 | Charnaie) • “For me, how I organize my library is, I'm just going to put ‘back to school' books that have all children represented that have the theme of going back to school. I don't care what color they are, if they have a disability or not, if they are LGBTQ+.”(29:49-30:13 | Charnaie) • “It's just like having a conversation with your child about fairness. You don't have anxiety around that it's just, ‘Hey. This is fair and this isn't.' (39:15-39:26 | Charnaie)   Stats • “A 2014 diversity baseline survey by Lee & Low books, an independent children's book publisher, found that 76% of the publishing industry was white, and diversity was most lacking on the editorial side, where 85% of employees were white.”(19:04-19:28 | Sasha) • "Every year Lee & Low has a time period in which BIPOC writers can submit a manuscript, and if chosen, win a book publishing contract." (22:39-23:04 | Charnaie) • “If you don't see the book you are looking for in the library, just request it. Libraries can do that, they can get the book in. It's the same with the bookstore, if you go there and the book you are looking for is not there, please request it. This helps publishers know that there's a demand. And it doesn't cost you a thing.”(42:05-42:31 | Charnaie)  • “Don't also discount checking out your local thrift stores, they have books there, too. There's also thriftbooks.com, which has a variety of children's books at a discounted price.” (47:19- 47:40 | Charnaie)   --Notable links--   Connect with Charnaie Gordon: Website: https://charnaiegordon.com/ IG: @hereweeread Shop Charnaie's Diverse & Inclusive Book Recommendations: https://charnaiegordon.com/resources/shop-my-amazon-store-for-diverse-amp-inclusive-recommendations   Subscribe to our Mailing List: www.TheOfficialMomologist.com   Connect with The Momologist™: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmomologist/ https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialMomologist   ------   The Momologist™ is a production of The Reel Media Group.  For inquiries, please email: contact@thereelmediagroup.com

I love cooking almost as much as I love reading, and, in my opinion, a well-written cookbook can be as much fun to read as literary fiction. LA Son, Well Fed, and Back to Basics are three very different cookbooks that are all a great read in different ways. With me today are the hosts of my new favorite show, the Three Kitchens podcast. Sarah Somasundaram, Erin Walker and Heather Dyer are longtime friends and passionate home cooks. On their weekly podcast they take listeners along for a deep dive into a recipe. They talk - and laugh - through the challenges, successes and failures along the way as they tackle recipes from around the world with locally found ingredients, right in their own home kitchens. Sarah, Erin and Heather joined me today for a cookbook-palooza – each of them shared their personal favorite cookbooks and what they've learned from them. I guarantee you're gonna be starving by the end of this one. They told me about Butter Tarts (!) and I showed them a naked picture of Anthony Bourdain. It got weird.   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   This episode is sponsored by Lover's Moon by Mark Leslie and Julie Strauss   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Sarah, Erin, and Heather of the Three Kitchens Podcast Podcast/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest     Discussed in this episode:   Back to Basics: 100 Simple Classic Recipes with a Twist by Michael Smith L.A. Son by Roy Choi Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat by Melissa Joulwan Julie's Guest appearance on the Three Kitchens Podcast Three Kitchens Date Night Episode Three Kitchens Babka Episode Three Kitchens Oma's Strudel Episode Three Kitchens Bánh Xèo Episode The Chef Show on Netflix (with Roy Choi and Jon Favreau) Chef Movie Broken Bread My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals by Melanie Dunea Absent in Spring by Mary Westmacott The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman The Lost Boys: Inside Muzafer Sherif's Robbers Cave Experiment by Gina Perry       CONTEST INFORMATION   In celebration of the Best Book Ever 100th Episode, I'm going to invite you to join me in supporting Charnaie Gordon's work. I'm donating $100 from the Best Book Ever podcast. If you want to help, here's how to do it.   If you would like make a donation of any amount of cash or gently used books, go to 50 states 50 books dot net slash donate, and email me a screenshot of your donation to bestbookeverpodcast@gmail.com   Or you can promote her on your social media. On Instagram, post something about her work and  Tag @50States50Books and me @bestbookeverpodcast. I'm not on TikTok, Facebook or Twitter, but if you promote her work through those channels, just screenshot it and shoot me an email so I can see it.   Everyone who promotes her, whether it's through money, books, or exposure, and then lets me know about it will be entered into a drawing, and one randomly chosen winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to their favorite indie bookstore. This contest is only open to residents of the United States, no purchase necessary, and is not associated with 50 States 50 Books or any social media entity. The deadline to enter this drawing is June 30, 2022.   HOW TO SUPPORT GUN REFORM LEGISLATION IN AMERICA   Find your senators here. Find your representatives here.   I know it can sound intimidating to call a lawmaker. But your calls MATTER. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for the office of your elected official. The person who answers your call will make note of your message and pass it on to the member of Congress. Their addresses are also listed if you would like to send something in writing. This script is easy to follow:   "Good morning. My name is _____ and I live at _____. I am a constituent and have a deep love for my community and neighbors. I urge Senator/Representative _____, as an elected official who represents me, to protect our safety by leading the way toward gun violence prevention. Specifically, I am asking Senator/Rep _____ to advocate for the The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. Eight) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446). I will be casting my next vote based on his or her legislative response to the gun violence epidemic in America. Thank you for your time."   The highlighted portion is especially important – it's time we let our lawmakers know that if they don't vote to keep us safe from guns, they won't have a job much longer.   Please know that even if you live in a blue state, these calls and letters are still very important.   If you'd like to make a cash donation, I like these two organizations, both of which are rated highly on Charity Navigator:   Everytown.org Sandy Hook Promise   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. The charity links are NOT affiliates, but they are organizations I trust and personally donate money to. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

I love cooking almost as much as I love reading, and, in my opinion, a well-written cookbook can be as much fun to read as literary fiction. LA Son, Well Fed, and Back to Basics are three very different cookbooks that are all a great read in different ways. With me today are the hosts of my new favorite show, the Three Kitchens podcast. Sarah Somasundaram, Erin Walker and Heather Dyer are longtime friends and passionate home cooks. On their weekly podcast they take listeners along for a deep dive into a recipe. They talk - and laugh - through the challenges, successes and failures along the way as they tackle recipes from around the world with locally found ingredients, right in their own home kitchens. Sarah, Erin and Heather joined me today for a cookbook-palooza – each of them shared their personal favorite cookbooks and what they've learned from them. I guarantee you're gonna be starving by the end of this one. They told me about Butter Tarts (!) and I showed them a naked picture of Anthony Bourdain. It got weird.   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   This episode is sponsored by Lover's Moon by Mark Leslie and Julie Strauss   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Sarah, Erin, and Heather of the Three Kitchens Podcast Podcast/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest     Discussed in this episode:   Back to Basics: 100 Simple Classic Recipes with a Twist by Michael Smith L.A. Son by Roy Choi Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat by Melissa Joulwan Julie's Guest appearance on the Three Kitchens Podcast Three Kitchens Date Night Episode Three Kitchens Babka Episode Three Kitchens Oma's Strudel Episode Three Kitchens Bánh Xèo Episode The Chef Show on Netflix (with Roy Choi and Jon Favreau) Chef Movie Broken Bread My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals by Melanie Dunea Absent in Spring by Mary Westmacott The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman The Lost Boys: Inside Muzafer Sherif's Robbers Cave Experiment by Gina Perry       CONTEST INFORMATION   In celebration of the Best Book Ever 100th Episode, I'm going to invite you to join me in supporting Charnaie Gordon's work. I'm donating $100 from the Best Book Ever podcast. If you want to help, here's how to do it.   If you would like make a donation of any amount of cash or gently used books, go to 50 states 50 books dot net slash donate, and email me a screenshot of your donation to bestbookeverpodcast@gmail.com   Or you can promote her on your social media. On Instagram, post something about her work and  Tag @50States50Books and me @bestbookeverpodcast. I'm not on TikTok, Facebook or Twitter, but if you promote her work through those channels, just screenshot it and shoot me an email so I can see it.   Everyone who promotes her, whether it's through money, books, or exposure, and then lets me know about it will be entered into a drawing, and one randomly chosen winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to their favorite indie bookstore. This contest is only open to residents of the United States, no purchase necessary, and is not associated with 50 States 50 Books or any social media entity. The deadline to enter this drawing is June 30, 2022.   HOW TO SUPPORT GUN REFORM LEGISLATION IN AMERICA   Find your senators here. Find your representatives here.   I know it can sound intimidating to call a lawmaker. But your calls MATTER. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for the office of your elected official. The person who answers your call will make note of your message and pass it on to the member of Congress. Their addresses are also listed if you would like to send something in writing. This script is easy to follow:   "Good morning. My name is _____ and I live at _____. I am a constituent and have a deep love for my community and neighbors. I urge Senator/Representative _____, as an elected official who represents me, to protect our safety by leading the way toward gun violence prevention. Specifically, I am asking Senator/Rep _____ to advocate for the The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. Eight) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446). I will be casting my next vote based on his or her legislative response to the gun violence epidemic in America. Thank you for your time."   The highlighted portion is especially important – it's time we let our lawmakers know that if they don't vote to keep us safe from guns, they won't have a job much longer.   Please know that even if you live in a blue state, these calls and letters are still very important.   If you'd like to make a cash donation, I like these two organizations, both of which are rated highly on Charity Navigator:   Everytown.org Sandy Hook Promise   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. The charity links are NOT affiliates, but they are organizations I trust and personally donate money to. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

It's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate, but in the middle of the celebration, let's have an existential crisis!  It was tough to be happy this week, but I was able to do it because I had something special in my back pocket: an interview with Charnaie Gordon.  Charnaie is a wife, mom, and former Computer Programmer turned full-time Content Creator and Author with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. She's also a Distinguished Toastmaster and huge literacy advocate/champion. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she expresses her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. She's also the founder of a children's literacy organization, 50 States 50 Books, where her family collects and donates diverse children's books to deserving kids in each of the 50 U.S. states. We also talked about the changes we've made in our life because of the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. Bookworms, there was simply no better way to celebrate 100 episodes than to hang out with Charnaie. Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to learn how you can help me celebrate 100 episodes by helping Charnaie out. Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Charnaie Gordon HereWeeRead Website/Here Wee Read Instagram/50 States 50 Books Website/50 States 50 Books Instagram/Facebook/Twitter Here Wee Read Podcast DylPop's Bookshop   Books by Charnaie Gordon:   A Friend Like You A Kids Book About Diversity     Discussed in this episode:   Atomic Habits by James Clear Corduroy by Don Freeman Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship by Kayleen Schaefer   CONTEST INFORMATION In celebration of the Best Book Ever 100th Episode, I'm going to invite you to join me in supporting Charnaie's work. I'm donating $100 from the Best Book Ever podcast. If you want to help, here's how to do it: If you would like make a donation of any amount of cash or gently used books, go to 50States50Books.net/donate, and email me a screenshot of your donation. Or you can promote her on your social media. On Instagram, post something about her work and  tag @50States50Books and me @bestbookeverpodcast. I'm not on TikTok, Facebook or Twitter, but if you promote her work through those channels, just screenshot it and shoot me an email so I can see it. Everyone who promotes her, whether it's through money, books, or exposure, and then lets me know about it, will be entered into a drawing, and one randomly chosen winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to their favorite indie bookstore. This contest is only open to residents of the United States, no purchase necessary, and is not associated with 50 States 50 Books or any social media entity. The deadline to enter this drawing is June 30, 2022.   HOW TO SUPPORT GUN REFORM LEGISLATION IN AMERICA Find your senators here. Find your representatives here. I know it can sound intimidating to call a lawmaker. But your calls MATTER. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for the office of your elected official. The person who answers your call will make note of your message and pass it on to the member of Congress. Their addresses are also listed if you would like to send something in writing. This script is easy to follow, though feel free to modify it so you feel comfortable: "Good morning. My name is _____ and I live at _____. I am a constituent and have a deep love for my community and neighbors. I urge Senator/Representative _____, as an elected official who represents me, to protect our safety by leading the way toward gun violence prevention. Specifically, I am asking Senator/Rep _____ to advocate for the The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. Eight) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446). I will be casting my next vote based on his or her legislative response to the gun violence epidemic in America. Thank you for your time." (That part in bold is the really important part. It's time we let our lawmakers know that their response to gun violence will decide their future in politics.) If you'd like to make a cash donation, I like these two organizations, both of which are rated highly on Charity Navigator: Everytown.org Sandy Hook Promise   (Note: Some of the above book links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. The links to charities are not affiliates; I get nothing from those. I just want to encourage you to support those who are doing good work in the world. But anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

It's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate, but in the middle of the celebration, let's have an existential crisis!  It was tough to be happy this week, but I was able to do it because I had something special in my back pocket: an interview with Charnaie Gordon.  Charnaie is a wife, mom, and former Computer Programmer turned full-time Content Creator and Author with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. She's also a Distinguished Toastmaster and huge literacy advocate/champion. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she expresses her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. She's also the founder of a children's literacy organization, 50 States 50 Books, where her family collects and donates diverse children's books to deserving kids in each of the 50 U.S. states. We also talked about the changes we've made in our life because of the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. Bookworms, there was simply no better way to celebrate 100 episodes than to hang out with Charnaie. Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to learn how you can help me celebrate 100 episodes by helping Charnaie out. Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Charnaie Gordon HereWeeRead Website/Here Wee Read Instagram/50 States 50 Books Website/50 States 50 Books Instagram/Facebook/Twitter Here Wee Read Podcast DylPop's Bookshop   Books by Charnaie Gordon:   A Friend Like You A Kids Book About Diversity     Discussed in this episode:   Atomic Habits by James Clear Corduroy by Don Freeman Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship by Kayleen Schaefer   CONTEST INFORMATION In celebration of the Best Book Ever 100th Episode, I'm going to invite you to join me in supporting Charnaie's work. I'm donating $100 from the Best Book Ever podcast. If you want to help, here's how to do it: If you would like make a donation of any amount of cash or gently used books, go to 50States50Books.net/donate, and email me a screenshot of your donation. Or you can promote her on your social media. On Instagram, post something about her work and  tag @50States50Books and me @bestbookeverpodcast. I'm not on TikTok, Facebook or Twitter, but if you promote her work through those channels, just screenshot it and shoot me an email so I can see it. Everyone who promotes her, whether it's through money, books, or exposure, and then lets me know about it, will be entered into a drawing, and one randomly chosen winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to their favorite indie bookstore. This contest is only open to residents of the United States, no purchase necessary, and is not associated with 50 States 50 Books or any social media entity. The deadline to enter this drawing is June 30, 2022.   HOW TO SUPPORT GUN REFORM LEGISLATION IN AMERICA Find your senators here. Find your representatives here. I know it can sound intimidating to call a lawmaker. But your calls MATTER. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for the office of your elected official. The person who answers your call will make note of your message and pass it on to the member of Congress. Their addresses are also listed if you would like to send something in writing. This script is easy to follow, though feel free to modify it so you feel comfortable: "Good morning. My name is _____ and I live at _____. I am a constituent and have a deep love for my community and neighbors. I urge Senator/Representative _____, as an elected official who represents me, to protect our safety by leading the way toward gun violence prevention. Specifically, I am asking Senator/Rep _____ to advocate for the The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. Eight) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446). I will be casting my next vote based on his or her legislative response to the gun violence epidemic in America. Thank you for your time." (That part in bold is the really important part. It's time we let our lawmakers know that their response to gun violence will decide their future in politics.) If you'd like to make a cash donation, I like these two organizations, both of which are rated highly on Charity Navigator: Everytown.org Sandy Hook Promise   (Note: Some of the above book links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. The links to charities are not affiliates; I get nothing from those. I just want to encourage you to support those who are doing good work in the world. But anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Join me for a conversation with author and content creator, Charnaie Gordon! We talk about the importance of having a blog and the long-term impact of consistently creating content. Plus, we discuss how children's book authors can extend their love for literacy into non-profit organizations that impact the community while also leaving a legacy. Here's what this episode covers: Why a blog may be your key to defining your impact as a children's book author Where you can begin with blogging and what's appealing to blog readers Why it's worth your effort to birth a non-profit that's a 501c3 How owning a blog allows your community of readers to see a different side of you Where opportunities exist for establishing relationships with brand sponsors Where do you want to stream the show? Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts If you want to listen on Spotify, you have the option to go here instead. And if you're more a fan of Amazon Podcasts, listen over there. This episode is brought to you by Content Prompts 365, which is exclusively for children's book authors. It's a simplified content calendar full of daily prompts for social media posts, and gives you over two dozen calls to action to include in your posts so that you engage with your readers. This is not platform-specific, so it's for you if you're relying on any social media account to put your children's book in front of the people that you believe will most likely be interested. If you struggle to find creative social media content to share, this is definitely something you'll want to get ahold of. Grab it here, so that you'll have interesting ways to connect with your readers staring today! What Listeners Are Saying Amazing “I'm grateful because as a new author I'm amazed at what I must do to be ready for my audience. Micaela, thank you for your platform in how to traverse this genre.” ~ A review shared by Lola Sapphire on March 13. 2022 If you were introduced to just one new idea as a result of listening to this episode, then please take a moment to rate and review my show on Apple Podcasts! This helps me support more self-published children's book authors – just like you – to give them a better handle on how to use marketing to reach more of their ideal readers. It takes just 2 minutes. All you have to do is click here, scroll to the bottom to select five stars, and then choose ‘Write A Review.' And before you leave that page, if you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please do. I want you to know first when new episodes release, since there's a chance you may miss out if you're not getting those pulled into your podcast feed automatically. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts. Additional resources you may want to check out that were mentioned this episode: Check out the Here Wee Read Blog Listen to the Here Wee Read Podcast Other ways to connect with me Instagram Clubhouse YouTube

This week, Brittany is joined by guest co-host Shira Dreksler (Betches' Sr. Director of Talent and Community) to chat with children's book author and mom of two, Charnaie Gordon. Charnaie is here to talk all about navigating conversations around race and diversity with your kids. To start off, Charnaie shares how her love for reading, writing, and literacy led her started her blog and podcast Here Wee Read. They discuss the importance of diverse books, and classic children's books that actually have negative racial stereotypes. Plus, she tells us about her non-profit, 50 States 50 Books, and how you can be a part of giving children more access to diverse and inclusive books. Then they chat about where to even begin with teaching about racism and diversity to children, the right time to start that conversation, and some of the best books to introduce to your kids. Finally, they close with some listener-submitted questions including how to respond to your child's questions about differences and tips for exposing your children to other diversities.

This episode is a recording from a live author panel event that took place on March 8, 2022.This was an intimate couch conversation with author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton and New York Times Bestselling Author Derrick Barnes. Moderated by Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read.Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to others. Thanks for listening!

This episode is a recording from a live author panel event that took place on February 28, 2022 as part of Black Children's Book Week, a week-long literary event celebrating Black children in literature.This was an intimate couch conversation with author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Denene Millner, Schele Williams, and Ty Allan Jackson. Moderated by Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read.Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to others. Thanks for listening!

Kelli interviews Charnaie Gordon of @hereweeread! Charnaie gives inspiring talks on Diversity and Inclusion, provides strategies for diversifying your bookshelves, and empowers families to instill a love of reading and curiosity in their children. Charnaie talks about how to incorporate more books into your homes in 2022.

Frank Murphy is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. He has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary for more than 28 years. A history buff, former basketball coach & Sixers fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction/biography books for young readers.As a teacher and father, Frank is committed to creating children's books that expand readers' knowledge of history and help inspire discussions about kindness, leadership, citizenship, growing up, and more.Kayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City with a BFA in illustration.  Books she has illustrated include A BOY LIKE YOU (winner of the 2019 EUREKA Gold Award), A GIRL LIKE YOU, A TEACHER LIKE YOU, A FRIEND LIKE YOU, and THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST (winner of the 2020 Crystal Kite Award.) Her work has been featured in the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts, 3x3 Magazine, and she won the Highlights for Children Pewter Plate Award. Kayla loves animals, playing volleyball, hiking, and eating cookies with frosting. She currently lives in Minnesota with her husband, Peter Harren, and their adorable dogs. Purchase A Friend Like You.Visit Frank's website: https://www.frankmurphybooks.com/Visit Kayla's website: http://www.kaylaharren.com/Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.  Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to others. Thanks for listening!

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Charnaie Gordon is an author, an entrepreneur, a content creator, podcast host, and a lover of books.  Charnaie is also the founder of the Instagram and growing online community called “Here Wee Read,” connecting people with diverse and inclusive books, kid-friendly products, and family experiences they will love.In today's conversation on The Book Stoop, Charnaie shares the story behind Here Wee Read.  She shares her perspectives and realities as a content creator and a writer, and opens about how isolating yet rewarding the creative process can be. -----Charnaie on Instagram: @hereweeread Here Wee Read: https://hereweeread.com/ Charnaie's Links: https://hereweeread.com/linktree Charnaie's Website: ​​https://charnaiegordon.com/ Shout Out:  @myleik Row House Publishing on Instagram: @rowhousepubPodcast Transcriptions Available: www.rowhousepublishing.com/podcast ​​Learn more about Row House Publishing and our mission to Raise the Volume on Voices That Matter™: http://rowhousepublishing.com Original Book Stoop theme: anonymousCover art: Danielle Pioli (https://www.daniellepioli.com)

In an extra special episode of Quarto Kids Cast, the author and the editor of Race Cars: A children's book about white privilege talk to each other about the importance of undoing bias and talking about racism and white privilege as early as possible with children. The debut author and illustrator, Jenny Devenny, is a LCSW and psychotherapist, and editor Charnaie Gordon is a Diversity and Inclusion Expert, an author, blogger, podcast host, and digital creator. Learn more about Race Cars and purchase your copy here. Visit Jenny Devenny online here. Visit Charnaie Gordon online here.

Today we have Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a wife, mom of two, a diversity expert and podcaster, and a self-proclaimed lifelong learner. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she is currently expressing her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning, and curiosity in her kids. We chat about why diverse books matter for everyone and not just people of color. She also shares with us how we should properly be communicating with our little ones about the political climate we all live in today.    "The Virtual Classroom Of The Future"  Sign up and try out BümoBrain for ages 6 months- 6 years old.  Get 25% off by using code: BEINGBUMO www.bumobrain.com    Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.instagram.com/BeingBumo   Be a part of our community and follow us HERE  www.instagram.com/bumoparent   Follow Charlie of Here Wee Read https://www.instagram.com/hereweeread/ http://hereweeread.com   To connect with Chriselle Lim:  www.instagram.com/ChriselleLim    Follow BumoBrain Here:  www.instagram.com/bumobrain   Visit www.Cordblood.com with code BUMO for 60% off CBR's newborn stem cell bundle which includes both Cord Blood and Cord Tissue banking!   Produced by Dear Media

If you haven't, stop and go right to Charnaie Gordon's Instagram page. Before you go, prepare to spend hours, writing down books you want in your home or classroom. Charnaie is one of the many queens online sharing diverse texts and how to use them in the classroom. Charnaie is not only an online sensation when it comes to diverse text, she is also an author! This year (2021) you will get to see her work out into the world. It is going to be AWESOME! Website: http://hereweeread.com/ Work with Charnaie: http://hereweeread.com/services Podcast: http://hereweeread.com/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hereweeread Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereweeread

Diversity & Inclusion expert and blogger Charnaie Gordon joins Jillian to talk about how to have an open and honest conversation with your kids about race and racism.Guest Links:CharnaieGordon.com, HereWeeRead.com, @HereWeeRead on Instagram, Twitter, FaceBook, PintrestCharnaie’s Booklist from this episode:For Toddlers:Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. KendiColors of Us by Karen KatzAll the Colors We Are by Katie KissingerShades of People by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. KellyFor Older Children:Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. KendiThe Name Jar by Yangsook ChoiSomething Happened in Our Town by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, Ann HazzardFor Parents:White Fragility by Robin DiangeloStart your FREE 7 day trial for Jillian’s My Fitness App at https://go.jillianmichaels.com/WNt1rL7uyZSend us your brief question at jillianpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyThis Week’s Sponsor:BROOKLINEN.com, promo code jillian for 10% off your first order & free shipping

Now that the conversation about race and Black Lives Matter has come to a forefront, it's important that we understand how we can each keep it going within our homes and communities. Danielle asks Charnaie all about having a dialogue about racial injustice with our kids, whether they are young or teenagers, ways we can incorporate cultural awareness into our households on a daily basis, and looking inward (and around us) to become true advocates and allies to the Black Lives Matter movement. Also, why not everyone needs to advocate in the same way, and what Charnaie hopes will happen from this moment forward to become a more equal and just society. While this conversation is just the tip of the iceberg concerning the questions that need to be asked and answered, it is a good point from which to begin, and covers many relatable topics about which so many of us are hoping to begin to acknowledge and understand. If you are looking to become a more socially aware and culturally conscientious parent, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss.Links for Charnaie Gordon:http://hereweeread.comhttp://instagram.com/hereweereadhttp://facebook.com/hereweereadhttp://twitter.com/hereweereadhttp://instagram.com/50states50books See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there any better pandemic distraction than a book chat?! We talked with Diversity & Inclusion Expert Charnaie Gordon from @hereweeread a couple months ago, and we're so happy to finally share this conversation with you. You'll be inspired to read more diverse books AND you'll be equipped with an amazing list of picture books!   Get our EXTENDED chat with Charnaie when you join our $5 Squad! What does a picture book expert read for herself? We talk about some of Charnaie's favorites, what she's read recently, and her all-time favorite picture book.   Find Charnaie as @hereweeread on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. And check out @50states50books.   Mentions A Boy Like You by Frank Murphy   Black Authors & Illustrators Cozbi A. Cabrera My Hair is a Garden Exquisite: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Vanessa Brantley Newton Just Like Me Vashti Harrison Little Leaders and Little Legends books Derrick Barnes Crown: An Ode to a Fresh Cut Oge Mora   Indigenous Books Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story At the Mountain's Base We Are Grateful The People Shall Continue   Latinx Books Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré   Asian American Books Titan and the Wild Boars: The True Cave Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind The Name Jar   LGBTQ+ Books Julián Is a Mermaid When Aidan Became a Brother Queer Heroes: Meet 53 LGBTQ Heroes From Past and Present! Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag    $5 Squad on Patreon: One Level. All the Rewards. Patrons get our extended interview with Charnaie AND 2 extra episodes every month. Join for just $5 a month!    FREE Homeschool High 5 Guide We created a FREE guide to help you jump in, refresh, and boost your home-learning experience. Check it out and share share share!   App School Guide Our App School Guide has all our favorite apps--organized by category and hyperlinked. It’s easy to use and includes a key to let you know which apps are free and which ones aren’t. Best of all, it’s just $5!    Show Some Love Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too!   Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.⁣   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

with Charnaie Gordon On today's episode, I interview Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a mother of two and a computer programmer who LOVES diverse books. We discuss the important of diverse books, Oprah, her author debut, and 50 States 50 Books. If you want to find out more on how you can be a part of the 50 States 50 books, click here! You are in a for a treat- in fact during our interview I ordered 3 books on amazon. Come open the magic with us! You can find Charnaie on Instagram sharing great diverse books!

Charnaie Gordon is the founder of Here Wee Read (http://hereweeread.com) and mom of two. She started her blog as a book reviewer who help people find fantastic diverse books for their families (after getting asked for children’s book recommendations from lots of friends and family!). She is also the founder of 50 states, 50 books (www.50states50books.net), where the mission is to help get 50 diverse children books into the hands of kids who need them in all 50 states 

On this episode of the podcast we were joined by Charnaie Gordon who is the creator of the 50 States, 50 Books movement (https://www.50states50books.net/). What started off as a way for her kids to give back has turned into a movement that in less than a year has donated diverse books to underprivileged kids to over half of the 50 states! We had the chance to discuss with her the value of reading for kids along with how they plan to continue their efforts once they reach all 50 states. The best news is their still looking to donate more books to more kids, so go to their website if you want to apply to get books for your classroom or to give books to help their cause! https://www.50states50books.net/ Instagram: @hereweeread and @ 50states50books --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

Hey, hey! We’re back with a fresh, new episode. This week we’re chatting it up with Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a wife, mom of two, computer programmer by day, blogger/influencer by night, self-proclaimed lifelong learner, podcast junkie and Distinguished Toastmaster. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she is currently expressing her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. Her children and her husband are her inspiration and her followers/supporters are her book-loving tribe. More than anything else, she cares about connecting people with great books they'll love. In her world books are an absolute necessity. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning, and curiosity in her kids. She hopes to inspire others to do the same with their children.  Charnaie is also the creator of the Bookstagram Choice Awards on Instagram, a contributing writer for Brightly and a contributing writer for Laila Ali's blog.  She's also working with her two children on their family community service project, 50 States 50 Books, a project helping to close the literacy gap in the United States.  So far she and her children have collected and donated 650 diverse children's books to 13 different states.  Their goal is to donate 50 diverse children's books for each of the 50 U.S. states and donate them to children in need around the country.  A forthcoming gracious 800 book donation from Hachette Book Group will help them complete 16 additional states in the coming weeks.  Taking their total number of states left to complete down to 21.  Find her online at hereweeread.com and @hereweeread on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.  You can find her children at @50states50books. We’re also sounding our Airhorn for legendary actress, Cicely Tyson, who at 93 received an honorary Oscar.

Charnaie Gordon is a computer programmer by day, blogger and influencer by night, and a wife and mother of two 24/7. She is also a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, podcast junkie, and diversity and inclusion expert.   In Charnaie’s blog, (http://hereweeread.com/), she expresses her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. More than anything else, Charnaie cares about connecting people with great books that they love because she believes – and we at Brave Writer agree – that books are an absolute necessity.   You can download show notes for the podcast here: blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/   Resources: Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter & Instagram!) You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons Check out (http://hereweeread.com/) Connect with Charnaie: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison Grandad Mandela by Ambassador Zindzi Mandela (Author),‎ Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela (Author),‎ Sean Qualls (Illustrator) -- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters