Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer L Holm

New York Times and USA Today-bestselling and award-winning children's writer, Jennifer L. Holm, is known for “Our Only May Amelia” (a book inspired by her a great aunt's diary), “Penny From Heaven”, and “Turtle in Paradise”. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on several graphic novel series including the “Babymouse” series, which has sold over 3.2 million copies and won the Eisner Award, the “Sunny” series, which is a NY Times-bestseller, and finally, the “Squish” series, which was turned into an animated series and aired on HBO MAX. Her latest novel, “The Lion of Mars” is a USA Today - bestseller. Jennifer talks about her American mom Penny who raised five children and worked as a nurse. From Penny, we learn about creating your own family rituals, family history, and teaching girls they are equal to boys. Jennifer is also sharing how she became a children's book author and what she learned from writing for children. One of her lessons: we don't do our kids any favors by shielding them.   To learn more about Jennifer and her books, please visit her website.  Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…” newsletter here.  To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net To learn more about "Thank You, mama" creative writing workshop, visit here. For more about “Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder

Victoria Jamieson is the author of the graphic novel and New York Times Best Seller Roller Girl, and she joins Josie to discuss how she became an author and illustrator and why graphic novels are great reads for kids. In this interview, you'll hear Victoria talk about her hit book Roller Girl as well as her most recent book When Stars Are Scattered. Josie and Victoria also share a few more of their best book recommendations for military tweens.Books mentioned in this show:Roller GirlWhen Stars Are ScatteredRamona and Beezus by Beverly Cleary and Jacqueline RogersWings of Fire by Tui T. SutherlandScience Comics: Plagues: The Microscopic Battlefield by Falynn KochSmile by Raina TelgemeierSquish by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew HolmNew Kid, by Jerry CraftHuda F Are You? by Huda FahmyThe Terrible Two, by Mac Barnett, Jory John & Kevin CornellFind more information about Victoria JamiesonLearn more about UTR and how you can strengthen your military family's bond through reading at UTR.org.Download UTR's reading app Want to help keep military families reading? Support UTR todayWhat do you think of the Ready for Reading podcast? Review us in your podcast app, or let us know

Last week, we heard a bit from writer Jennifer L. Holm when we discussed her book "Turtle in Paradise." In this Bonus Episode, we hear more about Jenni's trilogy of books inspired by family stories.

Got a nickname? Everybody in Key West seems to have one. Including a little girl named Turtle. Readers at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in Broomfield, Colorado discuss Jennifer Holm's "Turtle in Paradise" with host Kitty Felde. KQED public radio's Rachel Myrow is celebrity reader.

Do you need a recommendation for a book in an unusual format to complete your Unabridged Reading Challenge? Listen to this episode to hear recommendations from Sara, Jen, and Ashley. We feature Jason Reynolds's Ain't Burned All the Bright with artwork by Jason Griffin, Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer's To Night Owl from Dogfish, and Jennifer L. Holm and Elicia Castaldi's Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf: A Year Told Through Stuff, and we talk about other books we have enjoyed in unusual formats. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.  

Lesley and Debbie sit down with children's book author and librarian, Susan K. Mitchell to discuss her fiction and non-fiction books. Rainforest All Around, Kersplatypus, and Stone Pizza. Check out her website to see her Non-Fiction titles and more. For the Lightning Round, Susan K. Mitchell takes the cake (not really, but that would be yummy). She book talks 7 books. She starts with Some Kind of Courage by Dan Gemeinhart, followed by Honest Truth by Dan Gemeninhart, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament by Kim Long, Refugee by Alan Gratz, Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol by Andres Miedoso, Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson and Mr. Limoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Lesley fared better with Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte, Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm, Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls by Beth McMullen and Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega. Debbie ends the round with Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, Majesty by Katharine McGee and Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson.

In this episode, Marcy and Jennie talk to Jennifer L. Holm, Newbery Award-winning author of Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise.  Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times-bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on several graphic novel series including the the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the bestselling Sunny series, and the Squish series which is now a streaming show on HBO MAX. Her new novel is The Lion of Mars. She lives in California with her husband, two children, and two bossy cats names Augustus and Livvie (after the Roman Emperor and Empress.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm. Written for: 4th-6th graders Genre: historical fiction Themes: poverty, Key West, The Great Depression, friendship, family, lying Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28full%20of%20beans%29%20a%3A%28holm%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

In episode 9 Maria talks about her love of reading, the benefits of reading, how to find a good book, and her top 10 book recommendations! Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our Instagram fam: @letsgogirlteenlife http://instagram.com/letsgogirlteenlifeFind us on Pinterest: @letsgogirlteenlife https://bit.ly/3qk9loiThe benefits of reading: https://bit.ly/3gLv5Gp115 best young adult books of all time: https://reedsy.com/discovery/blog/young-adult-booksGoodreads.com: https://www.goodreads.comAmazon.com books: https://www.amazon.com/b?node=283155My top 10 book recs: Penny From Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Five Feet Apart by Rachael LippincottIn the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan CarltonWonder by R.J. Palacio Tweet Cute by Emma Lord Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder 

Here are some books coming out in May-August 2021 we're excited to read. What books caught your eye? Books mentioned in this episode: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams, Pumpkin by Julie Murphy, Ranbow Milk by Paul Mendez, The Missing Sister by Lucinda Riley, The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman, The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel, The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura, Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis, The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon, Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford, Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm, A Boring Wife Settles the Score by Marie-Renee Lavoie, The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson, and Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends the book Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. Written For: 5th-6th Grade Genre: graphic novel, historical fiction Themes: dysfunctional families, family secrets, friendship, comics, humor Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sunny%20side%20up%29%20a%3A%28holm%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Enjoy our presentation of The Fourteenth Goldfish written by Jennifer L. Holm and published by Random House. Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother.The Fourteenth Goldfish is recommended for ages 8 and up. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews.http://bit.ly/14thGoldfish_Reviews This title is available as an ebook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.Libby eBook - http://bit.ly/14thGoldfish_LibbyEbookLibby Audiobook -  http://bit.ly/14thGoldfish_LibbyAudioPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340

Whether your family is doing e-learning, homeschooling, unschooling, striking, or hiding out in a bunker to avoid the latest natural disaster, you need The Creativity Project book to fill your time and sparkle your creativity. If you’re not sure if this book is for you, listen as the mamas give the hard sell (no, there’s no money in it for them although they’ll take your money if you’re offering) for literary advocate Colby Sharp and his unique prompt-response anthology along with tips to keep your kids learning, growing and creating. The Creativity Project, edited by Colby SharpThis collection of prompts and responses from dozens of well-known children’s authors is the brainchild of teacher and literary advocate Colby Sharp (5 Questions with Mr. Sharp), who invited some of the best storytellers in Kidlit to share a prompt. Then the artists swapped prompts and let their imaginations run wild. The results appear in The Creativity Project book in the form of stories, drawings, poems, and comics. A section titled Prompts for You, is a call to action at the end that encourages readers to create their own awesome works of art. The Mamas couldn’t call out every contributor in the book, but they did discuss the works of these authors and illustrators: Sherman Alexi, Kate Messner, R.J. Palacio, Dav Pilkey, Minh Le, Victoria Jamieson, Lemony Snicket, Jennifer L. Holm, Chris Grabenstein, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Adam Gidwitz, Sophie Blackall, Kate DiCamillo, and Kat Yeh. Pick 6: The mamas’ tips for sparking creativity at home or school1. Poetry Friday Anthology2. Scholastic Story Starter Scrambler3. Story Prompts from Think Written and Squibler4. Painting with ice5. Ice Play6. Airport Stories Episode Reference Links:Tomie’s Little Book of Poems by Tomie dePaolaWhere the Sidewalk EndsHank Zipzer by Henry Winkler

You have been listening to the Related To Geeks Podcast, recorded August 3, 2020 on the Monday night Inspired Unreality open game chat held at Tenkar's Tavern on Discord. For more about our geeky family visit relatedtogeeks.com. For more information about Inspired Unreality join Gamer+, a social network for gamers, at gamerplus.org. Megan, Carl, Sarah, Vivian, and Larry discuss D&D as portrayed in other media. The music for this show is "Elphonium" by Hairy Larry recorded by the Jazz Recital Band. Show notes MixRemix - mixremix.cc Save or Die - http://saveordie.info Keezer - https://homebrewacademy.com/how-to-build-a-keezer Games Splendor Roll Player Cartographers Books Quag Keep by Andre Norton Armada by Ernest Cline Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Sunny Rolls The Dice by Jennifer L. Holm TV Buffy The Vampire Slayer Freaks and Geeks The IT Crowd Stranger Things Big Bang Theory The Simpsons D&D Cartoon Community Futurama Video Dead Alewives D&D - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kgx2b1sIRs Tripod vs. The Dragon The Gamers - Dead Gentlemen The Gamers:Dorkness Rising Mask of Death From Zombie Orpheus Entertainment - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/104584/Mask-of-Death Music Led Zeppelin Weezer Rush Stephen Lynch Glitter Wizard Webcomics The Order of the Stick

The Sodcast is joined by Newberry Award winning author Jennifer L. Holm to talk about her experiences with Dungeons &…

Babymouse #19: Bad Babysitter by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

Babymouse Tales from the Locker #1: Lights, Camera, Middle School by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

Author & illustrator, Jennifer L. Holm, stops by The Reading Bug bookstore for a chat with Lauren and the Reading Bug. Jennifer is the bestselling author & illustrator of the graphic novel series Babymouse and Squish, which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm. She is also a New York Times bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Oh! And did we mention, she's one of the first authors to ever visit our bookstore?! Find a list of all Jenni's books at thereadingbug.com/authors.

Listen to our third season of podcasters talk about The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm.

Listen to our third season of podcasters talk about The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm.

works mentioned in episode *Jen - *March Trilogy by John Lewis with Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell *Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson *Runaways by Rainbow Rowell and Kris Anka *Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 8 by Joss Whedon  (Author), Georges Jeanty (Illustrator), Andy Owens (Illustrator), Jo Chen (Illustrator) *American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang *This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki   *Ashley -  *Blankets by Craig Thompson *Alone by Christophe Chabouté *Illegal by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, and illustrated by Giovanni Rigano *La Perdida by Jessica Abel    *Sara -  *El Deafo by Cece Bell *Middle School Is Worse than Meatloaf by Jennifer L. Holm and illustrator Elicia Castaldi *Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi *Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony and Rodrigo Corral​ other mentions *Saga by Brian Vaughan and Fiona Staples *Maus by Art Spiegelman *Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables and the graphic novel adaptation (Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden and Brenna Thummler)  *Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone series *Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series *Rick Riordan's graphic novels *Griffin and Sabine by Nick Bantock Check out what's coming up next.   want to support unabridged?  Become a patron on Patreon.​ Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Twitter. Subscribe to our podcast and rate us on iTunes or on Stitcher. Check us out on Podbean.

Episode 12: Games, Goldfish, and Greatness with Filament Games and Jennifer L. Holm Sometimes the greatest discoveries have humble beginnings. A man with a messy lab and a moldy petri dish could discover of a life-saving medicine. A woman toiling away in a leaky shed could alter our understanding of radioactive materials. A teenage girl’s experience as a candy striper could send her on a career path that veers away from medicine and into writing children’s literature. A college drop-out could change the way video games help kids learn. The world is full of the possible and the unexpected. In this episode we talk to people who have embraced the possible in their careers and their creative pursuits. We talk with author Jennifer L. Holm (@jenniholm) to discuss her novel, The Fourteenth Goldfish , and the newly released sequel The Third Mushroom . These fun, fiction books for middle graders tell the story of Ellie and her scientist grandfather who has suddenly reversed his own aging

Swing It, Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

Squish #2: Brave New Pond by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

Squish #6: Fear the Amoeba by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

Time Codes: 00:00:27 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Context of the 2017 Eisner Awards 00:06:14 - Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8) 00:57:02 - Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12) 01:49:53 - Best Publication for Teens (ages 13-17) 02:52:17 - Wrap up 02:53:05 - Contact us This month, Gwen and Paul discuss the three Eisner Award categories that focus on comics for young readers. And this is a jam-packed, extra-long episode! As they work through each set of nominees, Paul and Gwen discuss the value of prizing in general and the challenges faced by the judges when they must cull such a small number of texts from a pool that is increasingly deep. Inevitably, they mention many other texts that felt were strong contenders for recognition, making this episode a great resource for any parent, child, teen, or teacher who is eager to learn about this year's great comics. Eisner Awards Nominations 2017 Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8) Ape and Armadillo Take Over the World, by James Sturm (Toon) Burt's Way Home, by John Martz (Koyama) The Creeps, Book 2: The Trolls Will Feast! by Chris Schweizer (Abrams) I'm Grumpy (My First Comics), by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (Random House Books for Young Readers) Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea, by Ben Clanton (Tundra) Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12) The Drawing Lesson, by Mark Crilley (Watson-Guptill) Ghosts, by Raina Telgemeier (Scholastic) Hilda and the Stone Forest, by Luke Pearson (Flying Eye Books) Rikki, adapted by Norm Harper and Matthew Foltz-Gray (Karate Petshop) Science Comics: Dinosaurs, by MK Reed and Joe Flood (First Second) Best Publication for Teens (ages 13-17) Bad Machinery, vol. 5: The Case of the Fire Inside, by John Allison (Oni) Batgirl, by Hope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque (DC) Jughead, by Chip Zdarsky, Ryan North, Erica Henderson, and Derek Charm (Archie) Monstress, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Image) Trish Trash: Roller Girl of Mars, by Jessica Abel (Papercutz/Super Genius) The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, by Ryan North and Erica Henderson (Marvel)  

Earlier this month the nominees for the 2017 Eisner Awards were announced at the Comic-Con International website, and as Andy and Derek like to do every year, they're devoting a full episode of The Comics Alternative to a discussion of the nominations. On this week's show, the Two Guys give their impressions of the various nominees, both as a whole and on a category-by-category basis, making observations and trying to understand any trends underlying this year's selections. However, Derek and Andy resist the urge to play armchair quarterbacks, so they don't second-guess the six-member panel of judges or focus on what they would have chosen if they had been on the selection committee. As diligent comics scholars, they judicial and discerning in their commentary. At the same time, they don't shy away from pointing out a few inconsistencies and a few head-scratchers when trying to make sense of this year's nominations. You can find a complete list of the 2017 Eisner Award nominees below. So as you listen to this week's episode, please feel free to scroll down and follow along!   Eisner Awards Nominations 2017 Best Short Story “The Comics Wedding of the Century,” by Simon Hanselmann, in We Told You So: Comics as Art (Fantagraphics) “The Dark Nothing,” by Jordan Crane, in Uptight #5 (Fantagraphics) “Good Boy,” by Tom King and David Finch, in Batman Annual #1 (DC) “Monday,” by W. Maxwell Prince and John Amor, in One Week in the Library (Image) “Mostly Saturn,” by Michael DeForge, in Island Magazine #8 (Image) “Shrine of the Monkey God!” by Kim Deitch, in Kramers Ergot 9 (Fantagraphics) Best Single Issue/One-Shot Babybel Wax Bodysuit, by Eric Kostiuk Williams (Retrofit/Big Planet) Beasts of Burden: What the Cat Dragged In, by Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, and Jill Thompson (Dark Horse) Blammo #9, by Noah Van Sciver (Kilgore Books) Criminal 10th Anniversary Special, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Image) Sir Alfred #3, by Tim Hensley (Pigeon Press) Your Black Friend, by Ben Passmore (Silver Sprocket) Best Continuing Series Astro City, by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC) Kill or Be Killed, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Image) The Mighty Thor, by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman (Marvel) Paper Girls, by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang (Image) Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples (Image) Best Limited Series Archangel, by William Gibson, Michael St. John Smith, Butch Guice, and Tom Palmer (IDW) Briggs Land, by Brian Wood and Mack Chater (Dark Horse) Han Solo, by Marjorie Liu and Mark Brooks (Marvel) Kim and Kim, by Magdalene Visaggio and Eva Cabrera (Black Mask) The Vision, by Tom King and Gabriel Walta (Marvel) Best New Series Black Hammer, by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston (Dark Horse) Clean Room, by Gail Simone and Jon Davis-Hunt (Vertigo/DC) Deathstroke: Rebirth, by Christopher Priest, Carlo Pagulayan, et al. (DC) Faith, by Jody Houser, Pere Pérez, and Marguerite Sauvage (Valiant) Mockingbird, by Chelsea Cain and Kate Niemczyk (Marvel) Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8) Ape and Armadillo Take Over the World, by James Sturm (Toon) Burt's Way Home, by John Martz (Koyama) The Creeps, Book 2: The Trolls Will Feast! by Chris Schweizer (Abrams) I'm Grumpy (My First Comics), by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (Random House Books for Young Readers) Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea, by Ben Clanton (Tundra) Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12) The Drawing Lesson, by Mark Crilley (Watson-Guptill) Ghosts, by Raina Telgemeier (Scholastic) Hilda and the Stone Forest, by Luke Pearson (Flying Eye Books) Rikki, adapted by Norm Harper and Matthew Foltz-Gray (Karate Petshop) Science Comics: Dinosaurs, by MK Reed and Joe Flood (First Second) Best Publication for Teens (ages 13-17) Bad Machinery, vol. 5: The Case of the Fire Inside, by John Allison (Oni) Batgirl, by Hope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque (DC) Jughead, by Chip Zdarsky, Ryan North, Erica Henderson, and Derek Charm (Archie) Monstress, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Image) Trish Trash: Roller Girl of Mars, by Jessica Abel (Papercutz/Super Genius) The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, by Ryan North and Erica Henderson (Marvel) Best Humor Publication The Further Fattening Adventures of Pudge, Girl Blimp, by Lee Marrs (Marrs Books) Hot Dog Taste Test, by Lisa Hanawalt (Drawn & Quarterly) Jughead, by Chip Zdarsky, Ryan North, Erica Henderson, and Derek Charm (Archie) Man, I Hate Cursive, by Jim Benton (Andrews McMeel) Yuge! 30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump, by G. B. Trudeau (Andrews McMeel) Best Anthology Baltic Comics Anthology š! #26: dADa, edited by David Schilter and Sanita Muizniece (kuš!) Island Magazine, edited by Brandon Graham and Emma Rios (Image) Kramers Ergot 9, edited by Sammy Harkham (Fantagraphics) Love Is Love, edited by Sarah Gaydos and Jamie S. Rich (IDW/DC) Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists, edited by Santiago Garcia (Fantagraphics) Best Reality-Based Work Dark Night: A True Batman Story, by Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso (Vertigo/DC) Glenn Gould: A Life Off Tempo, by Sandrine Revel (NBM) March (Book Three), by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell (Top Shelf) Rosalie Lightning: A Graphic Memoir, by Tom Hart (St. Martin's) Tetris: The Games People Play, by Box Brown (First Second) Best Graphic Album—New The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, by Sonny Liew (Pantheon) Black Dog: The Dreams of Paul Nash, by Dave McKean (Dark Horse) Exits, by Daryl Seitchik (Koyama) Mooncop, by Tom Gauld (Drawn & Quarterly) Patience, by Daniel Clowes (Fantagraphics) Wonder Woman: The True Amazon, by Jill Thompson (DC Comics) Best Graphic Album—Reprint Demon, by Jason Shiga (First Second) Incomplete Works, by Dylan Horrocks (Alternative) Last Look, by Charles Burns (Pantheon) Meat Cake Bible, by Dame Darcy (Fantagraphics) Megg and Mogg in Amsterdam and Other Stories, by Simon Hanselmann (Fantagraphics) She's Not into Poetry, by Tom Hart (Alternative) Best U.S. Edition of International Material Equinoxes, by Cyril Pedrosa, translated by Joe Johnson (NBM) Irmina, by Barbara Yelin, translated by Michael Waaler (SelfMadeHero) Love: The Lion, by Frédéric Brémaud and Federico Bertolucci (Magnetic) Moebius Library: The World of Edena, by Jean “Moebius” Giraud et al. (Dark Horse) Wrinkles, by Paco Roca, translated by Erica Mena (Fantagraphics) Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, by Sonny Liew (Pantheon) Goodnight Punpun, vols. 1–4, by Inio Asano, translated by JN PRoductions (VIZ Media) orange: The Complete Collection, vols. 1–2, by Ichigo Takano, translated by Amber Tamosaitis, adaptation by Shannon Fay (Seven Seas) The Osamu Tezuka Story: A Life in Manga and Anime, by Toshio Ban and Tezuka Productions, translated by Frederik L. Schodt (Stone Bridge Press) Princess Jellyfish, vols. 1–3, by Akiko Higashimura, translated by Sarah Alys Lindholm (Kodansha) Wandering Island, vol. 1, by Kenji Tsuruta, translated by Dana Lewis (Dark Horse) Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips (at least 20 years old) Almost Completely Baxter: New and Selected Blurtings, by Glen Baxter (NYR Comics) Barnaby, vol. 3, by Crockett Johnson, edited by Philip Nel and Eric Reynolds (Fantagraphics) Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, Colorful Cases of the 1930s, edited by Peter Maresca (Sunday Press) The Realist Cartoons, edited by Paul Krassner and Ethan Persoff (Fantagraphics) Walt & Skeezix 1931–1932, by Frank King, edited by Jeet Heer and Chris Ware (Drawn & Quarterly) Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books (at least 20 Years Old) The Complete Neat Stuff, by Peter Bagge, edited by Eric Reynolds (Fantagraphics) The Complete Wimmen's Comix, edited by Trina Robbins, Gary Groth, and J. Michael Catron (Fantagraphics) Fables and Funnies, by Walt Kelly, compiled by David W. Tosh (Dark Horse) Trump: The Complete Collection, by Harvey Kurtzman et al., edited by Denis Kitchen and John Lind (Dark Horse) U.S.S. Stevens: The Collected Stories, by Sam Glanzman, edited by Drew Ford (Dover) Best Writer Ed Brubaker, Criminal 10th Anniversary Special, Kill or Be Killed, Velvet (Image) Kurt Busiek, Astro City (Vertigo/DC) Chelsea Cain, Mockingbird (Marvel) Max Landis, Green Valley (Image/Skybound); Superman: American Alien (DC) Jeff Lemire, Black Hammer (Dark Horse); Descender, Plutona (Image); Bloodshot Reborn (Valiant) Brian K. Vaughan, Paper Girls, Saga (Image) Best Writer/Artist Jessica Abel, Trish Trash: Roller Girl of Mars (Papercutz/Super Genius) Box Brown, Tetris: The Games People Play (First Second) Tom Gauld, Mooncop (Drawn & Quarterly) Tom Hart, Rosalie Lightning: A Graphic Memoir (St. Martin's) Sonny Liew, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (Pantheon) Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team Mark Brooks, Han Solo (Marvel) Dan Mora, Klaus (BOOM! Studios) Greg Ruth, Indeh (Grand Central Publishing) Francois Schuiten, The Theory of the Grain of Sand (IDW) Fiona Staples, Saga (Image) Brian Stelfreeze, Black Panther (Marvel) Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (interior art) Federico Bertolucci, Love: The Lion (Magnetic) Brecht Evens, Panther (Drawn & Quarterly) Manuele Fior, 5,000 km per Second (Fantagraphics) Dave McKean, Black Dog (Dark Horse) Sana Takeda, Monstress (Image) Jill Thompson, Wonder Woman: The True Amazon (DC); Beasts of Burden: What the Cat Dragged In (Dark Horse) Best Cover Artist (for multiple covers) Mike Del Mundo, Avengers, Carnage, Mosaic, The Vision (Marvel) David Mack, Abe Sapien, BPRD Hell on Earth, Fight Club 2, Hellboy and the BPRD 1953 (Dark Horse) Sean Phillips, Criminal 10th Anniversary Special, Kill or Be Killed (Image) Fiona Staples, Saga (Image) Sana Takeda, Monstress (Image) Best Coloring Jean-Francois Beaulieu, Green Valley (Image/Skybound) Elizabeth Breitweiser, Criminal 10th Anniversary Special, Kill or Be Killed, Velvet (Image); Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta (Image/Skybound) Sonny Liew, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (Pantheon) Laura Martin, Wonder Woman (DC); Ragnorak (IDW); Black Panther (Marvel) Matt Wilson, Cry Havoc, Paper Girls, The Wicked + The Divine (Image); Black Widow, The Mighty Thor, Star-Lord (Marvel) Best Lettering Dan Clowes, Patience (Fantagraphics) Brecht Evens, Panther (Drawn & Quarterly) Tom Gauld, Mooncop (Drawn & Quarterly) Nick Hayes, Woody Guthrie (Abrams) Todd Klein, Clean Room, Dark Night, Lucifer (Vertigo/DC); Black Hammer (Dark Horse) Sonny Liew, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (Pantheon) Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism The A.V. Club comics coverage, including Comics Panel, Back Issues, and Big Issues, by Oliver Sava et al., www.avclub.com Comic Riffs blog, by Michael Cavna and David Betancourt, www.washingtonpost.com/new/comic-riffs/ Critical Chips, edited by Zainab Akhtar (Comics & Cola) PanelPatter.com, edited by Rob McMonigal WomenWriteAboutComics.com, edited by Megan Purdy and Claire Napier Best Comics-Related Book blanc et noir: takeshi obata illustrations, by Takeshi Obata (VIZ Media) Ditko Unleashed: An American Hero, by Florentino Flórez and Frédéric Manzano (IDW/Editions Déesse) Krazy: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White, by Michael Tisserand (Harper) The Life and Legend of Wallace Wood, vol. 1, edited by Bhob Stewart and J. Michael Catron (Fantagraphics) More Heroes of the Comics, by Drew Friedman (Fantagraphics) Best Academic/Scholarly Work Brighter Than You Think: Ten Short Works by Alan Moore, with essays by Marc Sobel (Uncivilized) Forging the Past: Set and the Art of Memory, by Daniel Marrone (University Press of Mississippi) Frank Miller's Daredevil and the Ends of Heroism, by Paul Young (Rutgers University Press) Pioneering Cartoonists of Color, by Tim Jackson (University Press of Mississippi) Superwomen: Gender, Power, and Representation, by Carolyn Cocca (Bloomsbury) Best Publication Design The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, designed by Sonny Liew (Pantheon) The Complete Wimmen's Comix, designed by Keeli McCarthy (Fantagraphics) Frank in the Third Dimension, designed by Jacob Covey, 3D conversions by Charles Barnard (Fantagraphics) The Realist Cartoons, designed by Jacob Covey (Fantagraphics) Si Lewen's Parade: An Artist's Odyssey, designed by Art Spiegelman (Abrams) Best Webcomic Bird Boy, by Anne Szabla, http://bird-boy.com Deja Brew, by Taneka Stotts and Sara DuVall (Stela.com) Jaeger, by Ibrahim Moustafa (Stela.com) The Middle Age, by Steve Conley, steveconley.com/the-middle-age On Beauty, by Christina Tran,  sodelightful.com/comics/beauty/ Best Digital Comic Bandette, by Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover (Monkeybrain/comiXology) Edison Rex, by Chris Roberson and Dennis Culver (Monkeybrain/comiXology) Helm, by Jehanzeb Hasan and Mauricio Caballero, www.crookshaw.com/helm/ On a Sunbeam, by Tillie Walden, www.onasunbeam.com Universe!, by Albert Monteys (Panel Syndicate)

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm reviewed by Chaska, age 9.   Here’s an article about our Kids Listen Sweep. http://www.kidslisten.org/single-post/Kids-Listen-Sweep-Many-Podcasts-One-Theme You should check out all of the other podcasts, they’re a hoot!

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Nerdy Bookcast! Today on the show, a post from writer, blogger, and educator Jen Vincent, book talks from Donalyn Miller of some short books to help build students' reading stamina and confidence, and a bonus podcast episode from the Teacher Learning Sessions. Today s episode:   All Books Count. Thank you for very much for listening! The Post All Books Count is by writer, blogger, and educator Jen Vincent, who lets her kids pick out any books they want at bedtime, even SpongeBob Squarepants, as long as they let her pick a book to read aloud, too. She is a Technology Integration specialist in a small, diverse, K-8 district in a northern suburb of Chicago.  She tweets at @mentortexts and blogs at http://www.teachmentortexts.com. “All Books Count” appeared on the Nerdy Bookclub on April 21, 2014. The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Some short books! Full of Beans, by Jennifer L. Holm. You Can Fly: The Tuskegee Airmen, by Carole Boston Weatherford. Just My Luck (Zack Delacruz, Book 2), by Jeff Anderson. Garvey's Choice, by Nikki Grimes. The bonus Another podcast produced by The Teacher Learning Sessions is Teachers Ask Jen Serravallo.  In it, Jen answers real questions from real teachers to help them in their classrooms and in their work with kids.  We wanted to share an episode of Teachers Ask Jen Serravallo that is related to the theme of this week's Nerdy Bookcast in which Jen answers a question about increasing students' reading stamina.  We hope the show is helpful for you and, if you like it, that you will check out other episodes and subscribe to it in iTunes.  Thank you for checking it out! If you enjoy the Nerdy Bookcast, please share it with you friends.  And, as Colby says, “Thanks for being Nerdy.” The post All Books Count – The Nerdy Bookcast appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.

Family Comics Friday features 'Sunny Side Up' by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, colored by Lark Pien, from Graphix/Scholastic (2016), a charming and gentle story of Sunny Lewin's summer in Florida with her grandfather and whole mounds of free time to roam and wander around a retirement community. @TwoPlai meanders a little himself about childhoods, unsupervised time, and the importance of artifacts of imagination (like comics) in helping us cope and process with the harsher things in life. You can always find accompanying pictures at thepaullist.tumblr.com and reach out with feedback or rate and review us on the podcatcher of your choice. Thanks for listening!

This month, Andy and Gwen discuss two recently released comics: Comics Squad #2: Lunch! (Random House), an anthology for younger readers, edited by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey (Farrar, Strauss and Giroux) a graphic memoir written by Özge Samanci, and designated as a comic for readers aged fourteen and up. First up, the two PhDs share reminiscences about their own hijinx at the lunch table when they were in elementary school, and as Andy points out, the short comics collected in Comics Squad #2: Lunch! cover a veritable smorgasbord of subjects, from the anxiety that new kids feel about walking into the school cafeteria for the first time to a non-fiction comic about the way that a particular food item enabled US soldiers to win an important battle during World War II. The eight stories collected in the anthology are relatively short, making them ideal for reluctant readers or for readers who are new to comics. In fact, Andy and Gwen both enjoy Jason Shiga's “The Case of the Missing Science Project” because of its interactive nature: panels in the story are connected by a series of orange arrows, and depending upon the choices that readers make, the story plays out differently. Gwen notes that the instructions could help young readers learn about panel placement, and Andy is amazed at the technical skill necessary for Shiga to present a variety of stories in such a small space. Along those same lines, Andy draws listeners' attention to a couple of features at the end of the book: a template for drawing one's own comic and a lesson on how to draw the Holms' popular character, Babymouse. Both Gwen and Andy enjoy the humor and variety of Comics Squad #2: Lunch! and they inform readers about the previous volume in the series: Comics Squad #1: Recess!, as well as the popular Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics (Abrams), edited by Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly, another anthology that young readers might want to check out. Next, Gwen and Andy turn to Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey, a graphic memoir by Özge Samanci, an artist and assistant professor at Northwestern University, who describes her upbringing in Izmir, Turkey, on the Aegean Sea during the 1980s and 1990s, during a time of political and social upheaval. Samanci attempts to please her parents, her teachers, and her friends by following the approved social script of getting excellent marks on her exams, enrolling in a university major such as engineering, and settling down to raise a family. However, as with most free spirits, Samanci learns that if she wishes to be happy, she must step out of her comfort zone and pursue her dreams. Published by Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, Samanci's comic has been designated for readers aged 14 and above. However, Gwen explains that while Dare to Disappoint contains some allusions to violence and sexuality, for the most part, the memoir focuses on the cultural, familial, and intellectual influences that combine to form Samanci's path to becoming an artist. Both Gwen and Andy praise the artistry of the text, noting that although Samanci studied the comics form for years, and has been publishing comics online since 2006, she resists the traditional waffle pattern that characterizes many contemporary graphic novels. She uses a number of techniques, especially collage and the judicious use of color and sightlines, to create a highly readable and visually gorgeous comic. Gwen observes that one of the central characters in Dare to Disappoint is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish republic in the 1920s, whose emphasis on secular democracy, combined with paternalism, made him a national hero whose portrait was prominently displayed in every public building and in every home during Samanci's youth. Just as young Marjane Satrapi engages in conversations with God in Persepolis, Ôzge confides her worries and desires to a portrait of Atatürk, and to give the reader a sense for how influential his presence is to the school children of her generation, Samanci recounts the excitement she feels when her sister gives her a large ruler that includes cut-outs of a number of shapes, enabling her to draw, as she says, “a perfect circle, triangle, square, and…Ataturk!” (40). Not surprisingly, the profile of Atatürk is the first one in a series of rows of cutouts, and as young Özge writes, “If you are going to draw Atatuürk, you have to draw him right. Otherwise, you are in deep trouble (40). In a recent interview on the PBS program Chicago Tonight, Samanci pointed out that the cutout of Atatürk served an important purpose for the entire graphic memoir. She says, “I'm dealing with this cookie cutter educational system that traps people into a box which leads to occupations that they don't care about. So it's a beautiful metaphor for the [theme of] the book.” Both Gwen and Andy note that Dare to Disappoint treated many of the universal conflicts that young people face as they come of age, while also providing a window on a fascinating time in Turkish history. They recommend Samanci's text to teens and to adults as an engaging and aesthetically-sophisticated comic. However, they both also agreed that the first half of the memoir, which focuses on Özge's early childhood, could make an interesting read for parents to share with younger readers.

“Sunny Side Up” by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

Today's Guest: Jeffrey Brown, cartoonist, Darth Vader & Son, Vader's Little Princess, Jedi Academy, Lucy & Andy Neanderthal, Clumsy, Funny Misshapen Body.   Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Jeffrey Brown by clicking on the video player above!  Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of Gungans from the planet Naboo who hope that Jar Jar Binks didn’t make it impossible for them to be featured in a future Jeffrey Brown book… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! It was probably about two years ago when my family gave me a copy of Vader’s Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown for my birthday. I will admit that I thought it was a gag gift, a trifle, something that was an after thought. The cover features Darth Vader participating in a tea party with Princess Leia and an Ewok, for cryin’ out loud! Then I start reading it. JEFFREY BROWN podcast excerpt: "Google thought of me for this idea they had: they would do an everyday father and son moment between Darth Vader and Luke. My autobiographical work dealt with awkward, everyday moments. And they knew I was a dad. My immediate reaction was to think of Luke as four years old, because that's how old my son was. I did a bunch of sketches, but in the end, they decided not to use the idea. But my publisher, Chronicle Books, had done a lot of work with LucasFilm and I thought maybe they could take the idea to them. That became the first book, 'Darth Vader & Son.'" You can LISTEN to this interview with cartoonist JEFFREY BROWN, author of STAR WARS: VADER'S LITTLE PRINCESS, LUCY & ANDY NEANDERTHAL and CLUMSY, by clicking the audio player above! Oh, my goodness, folks, I don’t care how old you are, if you’ve ever seen a film in the original Star Wars trilogy, you will adore this book. Every page is a unique nugget of whimsy and delight that will have you laughing and crying as Brown looks at life with Leia from adolescence to teenage rebellion. (Literally.) The book has been proudly displayed on our living room coffeetable ever since, always on the top of the pile. And I’ve since read the other titles in the series, including Darth Vader and Son, Darth Vader and Friends, and Goodnight Darth Vader. I have wanted to have Brown as a guest here ever since, and publication of the second edition of the Random House graphic novel short story series Comics Squad opened the door. JEFFREY BROWN podcast excerpt: "I have a book called 'Funny Misshapen Body' that tells about art school and how I met Chris Ware and having these key moments. His work and seeing what he was doing with comics was a big inspiration." Brown’s latest series couldn’t be more different from his venture with the children of Anakin Skywalker, and yet it isn’t a stretch to recognize the parallels. In the story of "Lucy and Andy Neanderthal," we enter the world of two cave children from a long-ago era, far, far away from the galaxy scorching stories of Star Wars. But we again find ourselves immersed in the adventures of a clever, somewhat mischievious brother and sister, this time set against a backdrop where the most advanced technology is cooking soup inside animal skin. Brown is one of several top contributors to Comics Squad #2, the theme of which is Lunch! Sharing the pages are Cece Bell, Cecil Castellucci & Sara Varon, Nathan Hale, Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Vicki Scott, and Jason Shiga. Key interview moments: • 4:15 Jeffrey Brown explains how the Vader and children idea actually came from Google but, after Brown offered several concepts for gags, the search giant passed; • 17:30 Brown talks about naming the characters in his newest children's series, Lucy & Andy Neanderthal; • 36:45 Meeting graphic novelist Chris Ware was a big moment in Brown's development as a cartoonist; he talks about other influences as well...

Sep. 5. 2015. Jennifer L. Holm discusses "Sunny Side Up" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times best-selling children’s author inspired by her own childhood. She has written the Newbery Honor-receiving novels “Turtle in Paradise,” “Penny from Heaven” and “Our Only May Amelia,” as well as the “Boston Jane” series. Instead of fighting with him for the comics section of the newspaper, Jennifer Holm now collaborates with her brother Matthew Holm to produce the award-winning Babymouse and Squish graphic novel series. Her newest work is “Sunny Side Up.” For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7010

As the end of 2015 draws near and the holiday shopping season is in full swing, Andy and Gwen have drawn up their lists of their favorite comics for young readers released during the last year. Although their choices run the gamut from texts for early readers up through to texts for teens, every text mentioned creates a fine balance between serious subject matter and engaging artwork and writing. Many of these comics would be great choices for parents and kids to read together.  Andy's List: Astro Boy Omnibus, Vol. 1, Osamu Tezuka (Dark Horse Manga) The Kurdles, Robert Goodin (Fantagraphics) Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure, Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio Garcia Sanchez (Toon Graphics) Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: The Underground Abductor (Harry N. Abrams) Oyster War, Ben Towle (Oni Press) Roller Girl, Victoria Jamieson (Dial Books) Gwen's List: Secret Coders, Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes (First Second) Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova (Yen Press) The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Romeo and Juliet, Ian Lendler and Zack Giallongo (First Second) March: Book Two, John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell (Top Shelf Productions) Lumberjanes, Vol. 1, Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Brooke A. Allen, and Shannon Watters (BOOM! Studios) Books that both Gwen and Andy Selected: Sunny Side Up, Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, (Graphix) Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Fish, Barry Deutsch (Harry N. Abrams) Andy and Gwen alternate leading discussion for each book and finish up by discussing two books that made both of their lists.

Colby Sharp (@ColbySharp) and Travis Jonker (@100scopenotes), stop by to reveal The Yarn, an all new podcast they've created to illuminate the process and the people behind getting a book to publication. The inaugural season features Sunny Side Up, a new graphic novel from Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm published by Scholastic Graphix (@GraphixBooks).

Five exceptional graphic novels reviewed. - Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #5: The Underground Abductor by Nathan Hale (Amulet Books) - Fable Comics edited by Chris Duffy (First Second) - Dragons Beware! written by Jorge Aguirre, art by Rafael Rosado  (First Second) - Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (Scholastic Graphix) - The Last of the Sandwalkers by Jay Hosler (First Second)

Babymouse Beach Babe by Jennifer L. Holm