Podcast appearances and mentions of Gary D Schmidt

In this episode, Anthony interviews Kali Wallace, author of 'The Secrets of Underhill.' They discuss the book's themes, including environmental stewardship, the importance of community, and the interconnection between humans and nature. Callie shares her creative process in writing middle-grade fantasy, emphasizing the significance of wonder and excitement in children's literature. The conversation also touches on the complexities of human nature and the role of regulation in resource management, all while exploring the imaginative world of Underhill.New Releases:The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloudA Day at the Beach by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge, illus. by Yaoyao Ma VanRenegade Girls: A Queer Tale of Romance and Rabble-Rousing by Nora Neus, illus. by Julie RobineThe Pecan Sheller by Lupe Ruiz-FloresChapters00:00 Introduction to Kali Wallace and Her Book04:47 Exploring Themes of Environmentalism and Resource Management11:11 The Role of Fantasy in Addressing Serious Issues19:19 The Importance of Wonder in Middle Grade Fiction23:11 Kalie's Perspective on Writing and Storytelling26:57 New Releases33:39 Sexual Assault Awareness Month36:16 Ohio Proposed Budget Attacks Libraries38:55 American Library Association Sues DOGE

In this episode, Anthony interviews Kali Wallace, author of 'The Secrets of Underhill.' They discuss the book's themes, including environmental stewardship, the importance of community, and the interconnection between humans and nature. Callie shares her creative process in writing middle-grade fantasy, emphasizing the significance of wonder and excitement in children's literature. The conversation also touches on the complexities of human nature and the role of regulation in resource management, all while exploring the imaginative world of Underhill.New Releases:The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloudA Day at the Beach by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge, illus. by Yaoyao Ma VanRenegade Girls: A Queer Tale of Romance and Rabble-Rousing by Nora Neus, illus. by Julie RobineThe Pecan Sheller by Lupe Ruiz-FloresChapters00:00 Introduction to Kali Wallace and Her Book04:47 Exploring Themes of Environmentalism and Resource Management11:11 The Role of Fantasy in Addressing Serious Issues19:19 The Importance of Wonder in Middle Grade Fiction23:11 Kalie's Perspective on Writing and Storytelling26:57 New Releases33:39 Sexual Assault Awareness Month36:16 Ohio Proposed Budget Attacks Libraries38:55 American Library Association Sues DOGE

Today Sally shares a story about a very smart, very woolly, very friendly sheep. It's called One Smart Sheep by Gary D. Schmidt. Wilson is a curious sheep, and after he foolishly climbs into the back of a piano movers' truck, he ends up alone in the big city, far from the farm. But Wilson is also one smart sheep, and soon enough he's finding his way home to his worried owner by recognizing the sounds that he heard while he was trapped in the truck — a jackhammer, a calliope, a hotdog man. And could that be the excited barking of his friend Tippy, the border collie? Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1854288

Send us a textJupiter Rising by Gary D. SchmidtJack and his family are set to adopt Jupiter, the son of a former foster child named Joseph that had tragically died a few years previous. Everyone loves Jupiter. But when their case manager comes to inform them that Jupiter's grandparents now have decided they indeed want custody, Jack's world begins to implode. He can't imagine a world without Jupiter. This is a sequel to Orbiting Jupiter, which should be read first. Recommended for grade 7 and up. 

Narrator Alejandro Antonio Ruiz joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to tell listeners all about narrating CANTO CONTIGO by Jonny Garza Villa, one of AudioFile's picks for Best YA Audiobooks of 2024. It's a vibrant audiobook full of emotions, and Alejandro tells us about how they bring all of the tension and rich feelings to life for listeners. They also explain the joys and challenges of narrating audiobooks for a teen audience. Read AudioFile's review of CANTO CONTIGO. Published by Macmillan Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Young Adult Audiobooks are: CANTO CONTIGO by Jonny Garza Villa, read by Alejandro Antonio Ruiz A CRANE AMONG WOLVES by June Hur, read by Greg Chun, Michelle H. Lee HOW THE BOOGEYMAN BECAME A POET by Tony Keith, Jr., read by Tony Keith, Jr. JUPITER RISING by Gary D. Schmidt, read by Christopher Gebauer TWENTY-FOUR SECONDS FROM NOW... by Jason Reynolds, read by Guy Lockard WHEN THE WORLD TIPS OVER by Jandy Nelson, read by Michael Crouch, Alex McKenna, Briggon Snow, Caitlin Kinnunen, Julia Whelan Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haley interviews celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt, the winner of multiple Newbery Honor awards and a National Book Award finalist, about his middle grade novel, The Labors of Hercules Beal. They discuss how great stories can equip the young reader with courage and hope and explore the value of the classical myths and medieval literature. They also talk about Gary's approach to writing for children and crafting books that respect the child reader. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

A foster family welcomes 8th grader, Joseph into their family despite knowing he was incarcerated and has an infant daughter he's never met and longs to know. When readers request a "shorter book" this is a GO TO! Plus, the sequel is now out!! Pair Orbiting Jupiter with Jupiter Rising! Transcript here

Today's episode is extra special for all you classic children's book lovers! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carrie Halim, the Curator of the Robert McCloskey Museum, who (let's be honest) is basically living the dream. If you've ever imagined what it's like to be surrounded by Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and all things McCloskey, you're in for a treat. Carrie shares how she fell in love with McCloskey's work, the magic of curating such an iconic collection, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the museum. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering McCloskey's timeless books, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to revisit your favorites. Celebrate Robert McCloskey's Ohio Roots: A Day of Donuts, Harmonica, and Kaleidoscopes!Join us this Saturday, September 14th, for the grand finale of summer at the McCloskey Museum! We're celebrating Robert McCloskey's Ohio heritage and literary legacy with a day full of fun and creativity. Enjoy donuts, harmonica tunes, and kaleidoscope-making as we honor the beloved author and illustrator. Special tributes from authors Glenn McCarty and Gary D. Schmidt, along with duckling and Lentil sculptor Nancy Schon, will make this event even more memorable.Catch a performance of Lentil at the Hamilton Flea at 11 AM, and then join us at the museum from 12-4 PM to continue the festivities. It's all happening on McCloskey's birthday weekend at 20 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio. For more details, visit our Facebook group at McCloskey Wonder Works!Books in this episode: The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A. A. MilneFrederick by Leo Lionni The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonaldPilgrim's Inn Elizabeth GoudgeTime of Wonder by Robert McCloskey (on sale at time of posting!)Lentil by Robert McCloskeyHomer Price books by Robert McCloskeyCenterburg Tales (also titled More Homer Price) by Robert McCloskeyHenry Reed series by Keith Robertson; illustrated by Robert McCloskey: Henry Reed, Inc. Henry Reed's JourneyHenry Reed's Babysitting ServiceHenry Reed's Big ShowHenry Reed's Think TankMake Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskeyBlueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskeyMadeline by Ludwig BemelmansThe Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack; illustrated by Kurt Wiese Robert McCloskey by Gary D. Schmidt Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakDoodle's Mountain by Amanda M. Brindley; illustrated by Sofia RectorThe Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson by Glenn McCarty; illustrated by Joe SutphinJourney Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer; illustrated by Robert McCloskey Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man : A Tale of the Sea in Classic Tradition by Robert McCloskeyPocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire Amy Guglielmo; illustrated by Jacqueline Tourville Tom Sawyer by Mark TwainHuckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Silver Chair by C.S. LewisJohn Philip Duck by Patricia PolaccoOnce On a Time by A. A. Milne The Magic Hill by A. A. MilneThe Childcraft books Reshelving Alexandria is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our mission, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

Cette semaine, Radioliteractif, présenté par Sita Pottacheruva, vous invite à un entretien exclusif avec Catherine, l'une des libraires passionnées de la librairie de littérature jeunesse "Chien Bleu" située au 11 rue Leschot à Genève. Au programme, Catherine partage ses coups de cœur littéraires, parfaits pour s'évader en lisant. Parmi ses recommandations, découvrez "Sasha et les cabanes" de Joël Henry et Ariane Pinel, publié aux éditions Cambourakis, un livre qui promet d'enchanter petits et grands. Catherine nous parle également de "Sans crier gare" de Gary D. Schmidt, publié dans la collection medium + des éditions L'École des Loisirs, une histoire captivante qui saura séduire les jeunes lecteurs. Plongez dans l'univers de la littérature jeunesse avec ces recommandations et laissez-vous transporter par l'imaginaire de ces ouvrages.

Dans le 171e épisode du podcast Le bulleur, on vous présente Whisky san, que l'on doit au scénario conjoint de Fabien Rodhain et Didier Alcante ainsi qu'au dessin d'Alicia Grande et qui est édité chez Grand angle. Cette semaine aussi, on revient sur l'actualité de la bande dessinée et des sorties avec : - La sortie de l'album L'honorable partie de campagne que l'on doit au scénario de Jean-David Morvan qui adapte l'ouvrage de Thomas Raucat, mis en dessin par Roberto Melis et édité chez Sarbacane - La sortie de l'album Jusqu'ici tout va bien, adaptation d'un roman de Gary D. Schmidt par Nicolas Pitz et que publient les éditions Re de Sèvres - La sortie de Sous la surface, le deuxième tome de la série Le lait paternel que nous devons à Uli Oesterle et aux éditions Dargaud - La sortie de l'album Les 100 derniers jours d'Hitler, adaptation d'un ouvrage de Jean Lopez par Jean-Pierre Pécau au scénario, le duo Senad Mavric et Filip Andronik au dessin et c'est édité chez Delcourt - La sortie du premier album sur deux de Quand la nuit tombe, un titre baptisé Lisou que l'on doit au scénario de Marion Achard, au dessin de Toni Galmès et c'est édité chez Delcourt - La réédition en couleurs de l'album Orignal que l'on doit à Max de Radiguès et qui est sorti chez Casterman

We're thrilled to welcome Abrams editor Erica Finkel to the podcast to discuss editorial board meetings, the top reasons writers get rejected--and how "fit" means far more than you'd think. Book a meeting with Erica here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/erica-finkel Erica Finkel (she/her) is an Executive Editor for Amulet Books and Abrams Books for Young Readers. Before starting at Abrams in 2010, she was, among other things, an English teacher in France, a theater-camp counselor, and an ice-cream scooper. Erica focuses primarily on chapter books and middle-grade novels and is honored to work with many bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators, including Andrea Beaty, David Roberts, Mac Barnett, Tom Angleberger, and Ellen Potter. Some books she's edited that are particularly dear to her include Sidetracked by Diana Harmon Asher, Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald, The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz, Once Upon an Eid edited by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed, Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder, and a picture-book biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (her hero) by Jonah Winter. When she gets the chance to read a non-Abrams book, she particularly enjoys the work of Gary D. Schmidt, Maggie Stiefvater, Kristin Cashore, and Rainbow Rowell. Her favorite genres are contemporary realistic, fantasy, and magical realism, and she is not the best fit for thrillers or nonfiction. Check out her work here: https://www.pinterest.com/ericafinkel/books-ive-edited/ Transcript: https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-erica-finkel Timestamps: Erica Finkel's background (00:00:42) Erica Finkel, an executive editor at Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books, discusses her role and experience in the publishing industry. Career in publishing (00:02:55) Erica Finkel shares her journey into publishing, from internships to her current role, highlighting the value of education and personal growth. Editorial autonomy and collaboration (00:08:02) Exploration of the balance between an editor's individual taste and the imprint's identity, discussing the collaborative process of shaping a list. Book acquisition and fit for the list (00:09:35) Insight into the importance of a book's similarity and difference within the imprint's list, considering marketing, sales, and readers' perspectives. Editorial decision-making process (00:13:37) Erica Finkel shares the challenges of evaluating and selecting manuscripts, highlighting the emotional and practical aspects of the decision-making process. Advice for writers (00:18:05) Erica Finkel's advice for writers, emphasizing the value of industry education, extensive reading, and understanding market demands. The vision (00:21:20) The risk and reward of seeing the potential in a manuscript despite potential rejection. Understanding the child reader (00:21:36) Considering comprehension, readability, and authenticity in children's literature. Avoiding stereotypes in children's literature (00:22:22) Emphasizing the need for nuance and authenticity in portraying childhood experiences. Editorial and acquisitions meetings (00:29:32) Insight into the casual and collaborative nature of editorial and acquisitions meetings. Pub board decision-making (00:31:18) The process of evaluating and deciding on book acquisitions involving multiple departments. Book success and in-house support (00:35:29) The importance of in-house support in setting a book up for success. The role of Twitter in book promotion (00:39:12) Discussion of the impact of social media and conflicts in the book industry. Overcoming writers' fears (00:40:15) Addressing common fears of writers and dispelling misconceptions about the publishing process. Tips for querying agents (00:44:01) Advice for writers on targeting junior agents and personalizing query letters. Making queries compelling (00:46:03) Insight into what agents can do to make their queries stand out and be more likely to be read by editors.

What can CenterForLit's favorite children's author teach us about the difference between juvenile and YA fiction? Adam and Missy sit down with Ian in this episode to talk about what makes the work of Gary D. Schmidt so special. Referenced Works: You can support the CenterForLit Podcast Network by making a purchase through our affiliate programs! BiblioFiles Episode #19: An Interview with Author Gary D. Schmidt Orbiting Jupiter Okay for Now The Labors of Hercules Beal Straw Into Gold Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy The Wednesday Wars Just Like That A Long Road on a Short Day by Elizabeth Stickney and Gary D. Schmidt Pay Attention, Carter Jones Please ⁠join the Facebook group⁠ and ⁠subscribe to our Substack Newsletter⁠! We love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing i.andrews@centerforlit.com, or visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the Great Conversation.

Call it: an intercessor's coping mechanism.Look for The Wednesday Wars; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Okay for Now; and The Labors of Hercules Beale by Gary D. Schmidt.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the May releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. Don't forget, if you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, you can enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Annie's books Super Bloom by Megan Tady (May 2) Love Buzz by Neely Tubati-Alexander (May 2) Paper Names by Susie Luo (May 2) Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan (May 2) Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane (May 30) Olivia's books  The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (May 2) Absolutely, Positively Natty (May 9) Sing Her Down by Ivy Pochoda (May 23) No Perfect Places by Steven Salvatore (May 30) Drowning by TJ Newman (May 30) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Pieces of Blue by Holly Goldberg Sloan (out 5/9). Olivia is reading The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt (out 5/23). If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Donna Hetchler, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.  

Book talk about Okay For Now By Gary D Schmidt

In Rewrite Radio Episode #47, CCFW co-director Jennifer Holberg interviews some who have been there since the beginning of Festival: Henry J. Baron, Donald Hettinga, and Gary D. Schmidt. This episode shares the journey of the Festival's past 30 years–its speakers, triumphs, difficulties–all driven by the idea for a place where writers of faith can learn from, appreciate, support, and affirm one another. Theme music is Modern Attempt by TrackTribe and June 11 by Andrew Starr.

The opportunity to do this interview with Newbery Honoree and New York Times Bestselling author Gary D. Schmidt was one of the great honors of our professional lives! Were you hoping to get a mini-MFA from this master of middle grade storytelling? You've come to the right episode. You'll notice this one is longer than usual, and we're grateful for every gracious minute Gary shared with us. Learn about Gary's thoughtful, unique writing process. Gain more insights into his characters, and feel the genuine goodness of Gary as a person. We spend extra time on a deep dive discussion of JUST LIKE THAT, a companion novel to  Gary's acclaimed novel, THE WEDNESDAY WARS. You can connect with  Gary and follow his books at the following links:Gary's WebsiteEmail: childrens_publicity@hmhpub.comPurchase books by Gary D. Schmidt on Amazon.The Wednesday WarsOkay For NowLizzie Bright and the Buckminster BoyJust Like ThatOrbiting JupiterOther books mentioned by Gary during interview:Picture Book: REBEL by John SchoenherrCharles Dickens- BLEAK HOUSE (mentor text)Markus Zusak- THE BOOK THIEFStranger ThingsKatherine Paterson- BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA; JACOB HAVE I LOVEDthemes of hopeLiza Ketchum- latest THE LAST GARDEN (autobiography)endowed objectPatricia Wrightson- THE NARGUN AND THE STARSAs always, please feel free to connect with Heather and  Cheryl in the following places:www.CherylCaldwellAuthor.comwww.HeatherClarkBooks.comPreorder Heather's debut middle grade novel, LEMON DROP FALLS on Amazonwww.MGBookParty.comTwitter: @CherylCaldwell, @HClarkWrites, @MGBookPartyInstagram: @SaltyQuills, @HeatherClarkBooks, @MGBookPartyClubhouse: @CherylCaldwell, @HClarkWritesOr Join MGBookParty on Clubhouse here.AmazonPurchase Books From Featured Authors On AmazonDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, which hel

"Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"-- Provided by publisher. This title is intended for tweens however it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Get out the Kleenex and a warm jacket and gloves. This week is a heartbreaking tale of troubled foster kid who finds comfort among a herd of cows in Maine. Readers from Carter G. Woodson Charter School in Chicago discuss Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt. U.S. Senator Angus King is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

Summer reading season is in FULL SWING, and that means you are probably hearing about great books everywhere you turn. But how many of those books live up to the hype? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome Regular and author Katie Proctor, and they are here to give you the rundown on which recent books getting lots of buzz actually live up to all the hype! Plus a fun summer beauty pick and vicarious travel in Awesome of the Week! BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR! This summer, treat yourself to our exclusive Patreon content and catch up on our latest Sorta Spicy series, enjoy monthly Awesome Overflow episodes and hang with other Super Stars in our Facebook community!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year Bombas: Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchaseBrightside: Go to brightside.com/AWESOME and take your free mental health assessment and get up to one hundred dollars credit on your first month of treatmentZocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor.SHOW NOTES:Katie's AotW: Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye BrightenerMeg AotW:Vicarious VoyagerWeDoFunThings on TikTok @rooftopreviewsAdult contemporary fiction:A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes Amazon | BookshopSong of Achilles by Madeline Miller Amazon | BookshopCirce by Madeline Miller Amazon | BookshopOlympus, TX by Stacey Swann Amazon | BookshopMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Amazon | BookshopThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Amazon | BookshopDaisy Jones and the Six also by TJR Amazon | BookshopOne, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel Amazon | BookshopProject Hail Mary, Andy Weir Amazon | BookshopThe Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave Amazon | BookshopNon-fiction:Broken, Jenny Lawson Amazon | BookshopLive Your Life, Amanda Kloots Amazon | BookshopMiddle Grade:Hand in Hand, Katie Proctor Amazon | BookshopAmari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston Amazon | BookshopJust Like That by Gary D. Schmidt Amazon | BookshopMentioned:The Wednesday Wars, Gary D. Schmidt Amazon | BookshopOkay for Now, Gary D. Schmidt Amazon | BookshopYoung Adult:A Pho Love Story by Loan Le Amazon | BookshopFirekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Amazon | BookshopTokyo Ever After, Emiko Jean Amazon | BookshopYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a virtual book award event and an in-person meet-up Current Reads: mysteries and middle grade are what we’re bringing today! Deep Dive: what do star ratings mean to us on our own reading logs as well as on the internet Book Presses: cozy sweetness and middle grade for March As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Bookish Moments: 2:09 - Left Coast Crime: hosts of the Lefty Awards 2:23 - All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny Current Reads: 6:48 - Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 8:55 - Sad Cypress audiobook w/David Suchet 9:28 - The Survivors by Jane Harper (Kaytee) 9:52 - The Dry by Jane Harper 9:53 - Force of Nature by Jane Harper 9:56 - The Lost Man by Jane Harper 14:07 - The Beast and the Bethany by Jack Meggitt-Phillips (Meredith) 15:48 - Series of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler (i.e. Lemony Snicket) 15:55 - The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry 18:42 - Peacemaker by Joseph Bruchac (Kaytee) 20:52 - Bookshelf Thomasville  21:34 - Still Life With Crows by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Meredith) 21:47 - Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child  24:39 - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (Kaytee)  25:00 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 25:02 - Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend Deep Dive - How you Rate your Reads and Do Ratings Matter: 28:24 - Goodreads 32:32 - StoryGraph  Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 44:25 - The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller (Meredith) 44:36 - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman 47:07 - Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt ( Katie Proctor via Kaytee) 47:20 - The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt 47:25 - Read Aloud Revival w/ Sarah Mackenzie Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

This week we welcome our first in-studio guest (and it’s a big one)—Newberry Award winning young adult author (and Calvin University English Professor) Dr. Gary D. Schmidt. Tune in for a wide-ranging discussion about the influence of the Classics on Gary's life and writing, including his love for Odysseus, his loathing of Achilles, and a sneak peek at his next novel, based on the labours of Heracles. Along the way watch out for those liminal spaces, whether they are middle school or entrances to the Underworld, and wait…is that the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel? Listen to the end to hear Dave and Jeff riff their way through some viewer mail.

In today's episode, we read the first chapter of Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt. This book is a perennial favorite in my classroom library, and if you haven't already read it, you definitely should. If you have already read it, maybe a revisit is in order. It will feel like a visit with an old friend.

In the longest episode yet, the mamas just can’t stop yakking about the great and not-so-great (Judge Judy’s in da house!) Middle Grade books with deaf and hard of hearing characters. The mamas find authors to stalk and characters to love while advocating for the deaf community. And that’s not all. The BFFs end the show with science, history and math related books that will help parents and caregivers survive e-learning and homeschooling in 2020. The struggle is real, but the mamas have your back. MG Books with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Characters:Song for a Whale by Lynne KellyIris is a Deaf girl in a hearing world who is acutely aware of how it feels to be disconnected, especially since her Deaf grandfather passed. When she learns of a whale struggling with the same disconnection, she’ll risk anything to make sure he knows he’s not alone. Wonderstruck by Brian SelznikWonderstruck is two stories, from two different times with stunning similarities. Ben’s story of searching for answers in 1977 is told in words while Rose’s story of searching for freedom in 1927 is told through stunning illustrations. Each is determined to find what they need but can they handle their journeys?Harriet Versus the Galaxy by Samantha BainesHarriet recently moved in with her grandmother and isn’t too excited about it. But when she learns her hearing aids can translate the language of the alien under her bed and that her grandmother is a secret agent, she realizes staying at Grandma’s is nothing like she expected.El Defo by CeCe BellIn this classic graphic novel, Cece wants to connect with her classmates and make a best friend. The only obstacle is the huge hearing device she wears around her neck called the Phonic Ear. Without it Cece can’t hear but with it she feels like a sore thumb.Hello Universe by Erin Entrada KellyVirgil would like to befriend Valencia but she’s smart, independent and Deaf, all things Virgil is not. Karori promises she can use her psychic powers to help him but before she can connect the two, the universe, in the form of the class bully, gets in the way. Pick Six: Fiction that Supports Science, Math and History Subjects1. Lizzy Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt2. Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich3. Prairie Cooks by Carrie Young4. Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty5. Counting by 7s by Holly Golberg Sloan6. The Tornado by Jake Burt7. Bonus Pick: The Poetry of Science: The Poetry Friday Anthology for Science for KidsVisit the Two Lit Mamas Blog

Hey it's Beka, and Pops, back for another amazing and inspirational episode. Today we are reading "So Tall Within, Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom" by Gary D. Schmidt and "Sonny's Bridge, Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove" by Barry Wittenstein. Both these books are about finding your voice, or song, and standing strong in the midst of changing times. We hope you find encouragement from these stories! As always, you can find these and other great books on influential African American at your local library or bookstore.

Janssen Bradshaw, blogger of 13 years at everyday-reading.com and mom of 4 teaches me some of her best tips today on how to really engage kids in reading, how to teach them to LOVE to read, how to pick the best books, and she shares some of her top must-read recommendations       Show Notes   -Instagram @everdayreading #janssenspicturebooks   -blog https://everyday-reading.com/   -https://www.facebook.com/EverydayReadingBlog/   -book rating for younger readers https://www.commonsensemedia.org/       Must Read Children’s/Teen Books:   Number the Stars by Lois Lowry https://amzn.to/34gNjHo   Heidi by Johanna Spyri https://amzn.to/2NQV5BW   The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt https://amzn.to/2ZN0uwg   Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth https://amzn.to/2LlAmVm   Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne https://amzn.to/2Lw8tbU       Must Read Self Help Books:   The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/2MRYOQl   Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/2MRZ2qF   168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam https://amzn.to/2MWMDBO   All the Money in the World by Laura Vanderkam https://amzn.to/34kl9eB   Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson https://amzn.to/2ZQzrEE   Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza https://amzn.to/2MVpks6   Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson https://amzn.to/2zT7ehO

Orbiting Jupiter By Gary SchmidtWhen Jack sat down with his parents and Mrs. Stroud, from the State of Maine * Department of Health and Human Services, he knew his parents wanted to foster a teenager named Joseph. What he didn’t know was just how much Joseph would impact them all.Recommended for mature 7th graders and up. For a more complete review, check here.

We discuss  Gary D. Schmidt's Okay for Now a companion novel to a book neither of us have read, but worry not we loved it and a great time talking about birds in books and the importance of having an adult who sees and supports you in a young persons life.  Theme music by Kate Stewart. 

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. SchmidtHolling Hoodhood (yeah that seriously is his name) is already struggling with 7th grade. The year is 1967 and he knows that his teacher, Mrs. Baker doesn't like him. In fact, there are days when he thinks she's actively trying to take him out! It all has to do with Wednesday afternoons. Or at least, that is what he thinks. What he doesn't know, is that for lots of reasons, 7th grade will be a year he never forgets. Recommended for 7th grade and up.

In Rewrite Radio Episode #32, Gary Schmidt discusses the ethical implications of using memories in fiction at the 2006 Festival of Faith & Writing. Gary Schmidt’s novels, though set as far back as 1730, often include moments and scenes from his own past and experience. So how does the writer for middle-grade and young-adult readers adapt his or her past to a narrative set in a different time period and to readers who are unfamiliar with both the author and the historical past? And what ethical implications do such uses carry, particularly when they involve issues of faith and meaning? Gary D. Schmidt is the prolific author of books for children and young adults as well as grown-up readers. With a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he is also a professor of English at Calvin College, where he currently co-chairs the department. He received both a Newbery Honor and a Printz Honor for Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and a Newbery Honor for The Wednesday Wars, which was also nominated for a National Book Award. Of his many titles, some others include Anson's Way, The Sin Eater, Straw into Gold, Trouble, Orbiting Jupiter, and Okay for Now. In 2017, he contributed to the Star Wars anthology From A Certain Point of View: Star Wars. His latest book is So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk Toward Freedom. Gary lives on a 150-year-old farm in Alto, Michigan, where he splits wood, plants gardens, writes, and feeds the wild cats that drop by. Rewrite Radio is a production of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing, located on the campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Theme music is June 11th by Andrew Starr. Additional sound design by Alejandra Crevier. You can find more information about the Center and its signature event, the Festival of Faith and Writing, online at ccfw.calvin.edu and festival.calvin.edu and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

After receiving this intriguing question from a BiblioFiles listener, the crew settled in to indulge in an episode of pure, delicious speculation. Do you have a title you’d like to add to the conversation? Comment below with your suggestions for the CenterForLit reading list!Referenced Works:– “The Contribution of the 20th Century” by Clifton Fadiman– Gilead, Home, and Lila by Marilynne Robinson– “The Steward of Middle-earth” by Hannah Long– The Fault in our Stars by John Green– BiblioFiles Episode #19: An Interview with Author Gary D. Schmidt– Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry– Peace Like a River by Leif Enger– All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr– “Is the Aeneid a Celebration of Empire – Or a Critique?” by Daniel Mendelsohn– Blood Meridian and The Road by Cormac McCarthyWe love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing adam@centerforlit.com, or you can visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the conversation.

This week we chat with Rosalyn Eves about rhetorical devices and how to go about learning and using them (and maybe when not to use them). Some of the things we mention in the podcast worth checking out: Soundbite from Ira Glass on "The Gap" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbC4gqZGPSY&ab_channel=Getoutthebox1 Slyva Rhetoricae: The Forest of Rhetoric, provided by Dr. Gideon Burton. A list of rhetorical devices with examples: http://rhetoric.byu.edu/ We also mentioned Austenland by Shannon Hale The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor Thank You For Arguing by Jay Heinrichs   If you'd like a first chapter critique from the crew, you can find submission guidelines on our website: https://litservicepodcast.wixsite.com/litnation You can find the text of the first chapter we critique during the episode here: https://litservicepodcast.wixsite.com/litnation/2-13   Please remember to give us ratings and reviews! It helps others to find the show. Thanks for listening!!

In today's episode, we chat with Julie from A Girl and a Book all about what it's like to move across the country, our favorite books that have a big move or road trip plot, and a lot of other bookish things, like insta love in books, the idea of book flights, DNFing books, and much, much more.  Books mentioned: Red Clocks by Lenni Zumas The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold  Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians by Rebecca VanDoodewaard  Mischling by Affinity Konar Through Painted Deserts by Donald Miller Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech OK for Now by Gary D. Schmidt  The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown Marlena by Julie Buntin Within These Walls by Ania Ahlborn People mentioned: April from Getting Hygge with It Follow us all over the internet: Twitter: @nothxwerebooked Instagram: @nothxwerebooked Facebook: @nothxwerebooked Website: nothankswerebooked.com

Download This week, we’re discussing the last ten stories from FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW, a collection of 40 stories related to A New Hope, specifically “There Is Another” by Gary D. Schmidt through “Whills” by Tom Angleberger. What might have happened if Yoda had trained Leia instead of Luke? How have more recent Star Wars stories, […]

An Interview with Beth Vrabel For my twenty-second Dream Gardens kid lit podcast, I interviewed author Beth Vrabel about one of her favorite children’s books,  The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt. Published in 2007 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, The Wednesday Wars is a historical middle grade novel set in the 1967 – 68 school year in Long Island, … Continue reading Podcast #22: The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt → The post Podcast #22: The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt appeared first on Dream Gardens.

This is a very special episode of BiblioFiles. From Anson's Way and Straw Into Gold to the more recent Orbiting Jupiter, the works of Newberry Award-winner Gary D. Schmidt have had a profound influence on the family culture and experience of the Andrews for quite some time. To speak with Mr. Schmidt was a dream come true, and an honor and privilege of the highest measure. We are as pleased as can be to share this conversation with you, and we know that you will find this wonderful man just as thoughtful and moving as his art.Referenced Materials:– Gary Schmidt's Official Website: http://www.hmhbooks.com/schmidt– Anson’s Way, Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Orbiting Jupiter, and Straw Into Gold by Gary D. Schmidt– The Giver by Lois Lowry–Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo– The work of Laurie Halse Anderson –The Road by Cormac McCarthy–Moby Dick by Herman Melville–Heart in the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers–A Man for a Seasons by Robert Bolt–The work Stephen R. Donaldson–Tower of Babel by Ted Chiang–Shadowlands by William Nicholson–The Problem of Pain and The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis–Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver We love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing adam@centerforlit.com, or you can visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the conversation.  

Author Gary D. Schmidt talks about his book Orbiting Jupiter. This is part two of a two-part Unraveller episode.

Author Gary D. Schmidt talks about his book Orbiting Jupiter. This is part one of a two-part Unraveller episode.

God invites us to take a higher way - a way of pardon, of renewal, of invitation, of celebration. It is a way of humility, of making amends. Gary D. Schmidt, Okay for Now. The film, The Way, by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen, serves as a backdrop for this series.