Podcast appearances and mentions of Jerry Spinelli

Nate Stamper, director of theater at Case High School in Racine, is the guest director of the Racine Theater Guild's production of "Stargirl," based on the Jerry Spinelli novel of the same name, which explores important issues of conformity/non-conformity for young people. Filling out the program today is an archival interview with sportswriter and author John Feinstein in which he talks about one of his best-selling novels for young readers. "The Walk-On- May the best quarterback win."

Penn and Joy discuss "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli which Penn's 5th grade teacher read to her! The nature of bullying, masculinity, and laughter are perfectly blended book!

vi leggo invece, in modo espressivo-letterario, alcuni passi tratti dal romanzo Stargirl di Jerry Spinelli, una ragazza "diversa" da tutti gli altri studenti del college, che avrà il coraggio di rimanere se stessa.

Caroline, Cierra, and Dannelle are back for another installment of the TBR series! Join us as we cross more books off of our Goodreads "To Be Read" lists. Books read and discussed in this episode include Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918 by Don Brown, The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket, Girl Unbroken by Regina Calcaterra and Rosie Maloney, They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, and Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli.

It's new series time for a cute duology, Jerry Spinelli's Stargirl books. Back to quirky school time, and realistic fiction, Stargirl bursts onto the scene in suburban Arizona, and causes mayhem in the school district. Leo and the whole school struggle with their relationship to Stargirl's antics, and this leads to a quite lively debate between the hosts that you cannot miss. There are arguments on both sides of the debate, so we definitely want to hear from our listeners as to how they feel about it! Next week we will be reading a new book in one week, Love, Stargirl, book 2 of the Stargirl series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/throwback-paperback/support

It's new series time for a cute duology, Jerry Spinelli's Stargirl books. Back to quirky school time, and realistic fiction, Stargirl bursts onto the scene in suburban Arizona, and causes mayhem in the school district. Leo and the whole school struggle with their relationship to Stargirl's antics, and this leads to a quite lively debate between the hosts that you cannot miss. There are arguments on both sides of the debate, so we definitely want to hear from our listeners as to how they feel about it! Next week we will be reading a new book in one week, Love, Stargirl, book 2 of the Stargirl series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/throwback-paperback/support

Seven years after the success of “Stargirl” Jerry Spinelli decided to answer a few questions: what was Stargirl going through during all of this? What happened in the year afterwards? Does she fall for a white-hot street urchin? The answers to all of these questions will be answered as Phil and Christy take a look […]

She’s not a Manic Pixie Dream Girl. She’s Stargirl! Christy was so correct to suggest Jerry Spinelli’s “Stargirl” for our next episode because this books RIPS. It’s so good, our episode is pretty short because we talk SO FAST! It’s just a really good book, y’all. It’s “Stargirl!”

Read this and go read Stargirl.

Jed Doherty is a former licensed social worker who is known around the world as Jedlie. He's brought a magical message of caring and community to millions of hearts through on-stage performances at schools, libraries, and churches throughout the US.  In 2017, Jedly launched the “Reading with Your Kids” podcast to help families grow closer through reading. It introduces parents, caregivers, and educators to authors of all genres of children's literature. The podcast has been downloaded on every continent on the planet—including Antarctica. It was nominated for the best kids and family podcast by iHeart radio and received an AVA digital award.  Past guests include LeVar Burton, Kate DiCamillo, Jerry Spinelli, and hundreds more. Listen in for some great takeaways about the power of reading and how it can positively impact your family for generations.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Learn all about Jed Doherty [2:51] From social work to podcasting [5:26]  Why reading with your kids is so important [7:18]  How Jed selects authors to appear on the podcast [13:41] What led Jed to travel the country and speak at schools [17:09]  What does it mean to be an educational clown? [21:54]  How his anti-bullying work has impacted kids [23:19]  What's happening next for Jed Doherty? [27:12] What out Jed in the right mindset for success [29:16] Connect with Jed Doherty The website On Instagram On Twitter On Linkedin On Facebook Bio Jed Doherty is a former licensed, certified social worker who is known throughout the World as Jedlie! Starting in 1983 Jedlie has brought a magical message of caring and community to millions of hearts through his on stage performances at schools, libraries and churches throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.  In 2017 Jedlie launched the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. He knew that his relationship and the ongoing conversations he has with his now adult kids began decades ago while reading together. The podcast's mission is to help families grow closer through reading.  edlie introduces parents, care givers and educators to authors of all genres of Children's Literature. Since it's debut the podcast has published over 1350 episodes. The show has been downloaded to hundreds of countries throughout the World and has been downloaded to every continent on the Planet, including Antarctica!  The show was nominated for the iHeartRadio Best Kids & Family Podcast Award and received an AVA Digital Award. Past guests include some of the most influential authors in the World including LeVar Burton, Kate DiCamillo, Jerry Spinelli and hundreds more.  Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Jerry Spinelli's Maniac Magee was published in 1990 and won the Newbery Medal in 1991. On Episode 211, Alli and her guest discuss the book itself, but also the larger messages it sends about race and racism and how those messages read differently in 2022. They also talk about their favorite snack cakes, the meaning of home, stereotypes, and the differences between equality and equity.TW: racism, sexual assaultJordan Hernandez is the reader behind @_completelybooked, through which she runs a monthly book club that prioritizes representation in publishing and on the page. Check out her shop for cute bookish merch!

Samantha reviews the dark comedy Why Women Kill, Indy re-reads some of his childhood favourites like; The Phantom Tollbooth, Maniac Magee, & Bridge to Terabithia, then we prepare to finish of the Step up series with the Chinese film Step Up: Year of the Dance, AKA Step Up China! Plus ice cream cone laws, keeping secrets, sweet sweet crime, Nova reruns, Animal Planet, Samantha's murder plans, & more!   Why Women Kill is an American dark comedy-drama anthology television series created by Marc Cherry. Set in multiple time periods, the series depicts the events leading to deaths caused by women. It premiered on August 15, 2019, on CBS All Access and its first season consists of 10 episodes.[1] The second season premiered on June 3, 2021, on Paramount+.[2] In December 2021, the series was renewed for a third season.   The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster, with illustrations by Jules Feiffer, first published in 1961. The story follows a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth that transports him to the once prosperous, but now troubled, Kingdom of Wisdom.    Maniac Magee is a novel written by American author Jerry Spinelli and published in 1990 Exploring themes of racism and inequality, it follows the story of an orphan boy looking for a home in the fictional town of Two Mills.   Bridge to Terabithia is a novel written by Katherine Paterson, about two children named Leslie and Jesse who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. The book was originally published in 1977 by Thomas Crowell, and in 1978, it won the Newbery Medal.

In which Ken Edwards (Comedian!) joins Jeff & Maggie to talk aboutt Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee"! This one is by far one of the most fun episodes that we've recorded, and we hope you have just as much fun listening! Points of Interest: Grand Theft Book Fair, Childhood Beefs, Forrest Gump, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Find us on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA @ReKindledPod BUY A SHIRT!

Serena is back to host yet another episode of "The Eagle's View". This time she will be introducing another new segment called, "Yay or Nay" in which Emerson students have a friendly discussion based on their opinion of a topic. This time it will be fifth graders Lucas and Maitreyi discussing "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli. Also fourth graders Hema, Elle and Evan join in with a PSA, Joke of the Week and an original poem based on "Song for a Whale."

Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his 37th novel Dead Wednesday. Jerry tells us how this book was inspired by a letter from a teacher. And can you believe that going to work "fried chicken less" changed the way he wrote which resulted in getting his first novel published. Jerry also shares great wisdom all authors will want to hear. Click here to visit Jerry's website - http://www.jerryspinelliauthor.com/newbery_002.htm Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Baseado no livro homônimo de Jerry Spinelli, lançado em 2000, a obra dos estúdios Disney traz diversos elementos filosóficos como a amizade, o idealismo, a juventude e o reconhecimento da identidade. Ao longo do podcast, os professores voluntários da Nova Acrópole destacam alguns ensinamentos da obra como a relação de estar inserido no meio, no entanto, sem perder a identidade. Participantes: João Paulo, José Roberto e Danilo Gomes Trilha Sonora: Tchaykovski - Andantino simples - Prestissimo - Tempo 1

Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the Fourth of July!

This month we discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (Marie’s pick). Listen in to hear us chat about the strong friendships, the journey of the characters over time, the love triangle, and more. We  also share some criticisms of the book. This month’s genre was Lee’s pick: friendship-themed books.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!*This episode was recorded in October 2020.------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah; The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin; The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; The Year of the Witching by Alexis HendersonLEE - The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware; Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell; Then She Was Gone by Lisa JewellLOREN - The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin; The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware; The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell; A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena; The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides; The Whisper Man by Alex North LYNN - Am I Overthinking This? By Michelle Rial; Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Breakdown by B.A. Paris; Behind Closed Doors by B.A. ParisMARIE - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo; The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli; White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi; The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn; Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnPrevious Drink A Book book club picks:The Color Purple by Alice Walker19 Minutes by Jodi PicoultThe Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesBlack Boy White School by Brian F. WalkerAn Unwanted Guest by Shari LapenaWonder by R.J. Palacio------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!

Each week on NewberyTart, Jennie and Marcy, two book-loving mamas (and a librarian and a bookseller, respectively), read and drink their way through the entire catalogue of Newbery books, and interview authors and illustrators along the way. On this episode, Jennie and Marcy talk about the 1991 Newbery Medal Book, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whoo boy - we hope that there aren't any big fans of Stargirl because we are not fans of either text.Brenna at least appreciates the (unsuccessful) attempt by Spinelli to unpack the cost of being a manic pixie dream person. Joe, on the other hand, is frustrated by the simplicity and obviousness of the book's message and both of us think Leo is a garbage protagonist.The film has its own share of problems: namely a lack of conflict, characters, lazy inclusion of POC secondary and queer characters. It also appears to be an extended music video for former America's Got Talent contestant Grace VanderWaal. In short: this is an angry episode, folks!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us at our new Twitter handle @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

Maniac, Maniac, he's so cool! Experience a tale of the most legendary child to hit Two Mills, PA as Andy, Harold, and Josh take a look at the story of Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. There's so much subject matter to unpack, so many memories related to the story, so much folksy poetic prose to admire that we couldn't leave it at one single episode so we hope you enjoy and come back next week for part 2!   Interact with us! Join the discussion and view and post relevant material on our subreddit! Tweet us @reliterated View our Instagram Episode archive and video content on our YouTube channel Send us your burning questions/comments for our listener mail segment to reliterated@gmail.com

We've got Roald Dahl, Chris Grabenstein, Jerry Spinelli, ESPN publishing, and so much more! Dive in for variety you won't find anywhere else!

Would you like to be a legend? To have people tell stories about you long after you’re gone? Would you like to be “Maniac Magee” by Jerry Spinelli? This Newbery Award-winning classic is our Book Club for Kids pick this week. Our readers are from Anne Beers Elementary School in Washington, D.C. and John Michael Higgins (“Pitch Perfect” and “A Mighty Wind”) is our celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

Welcome back to Big Little Books! This episode is severely delayed (it was recorded in September…) but life, and 2020 in general, has thrown us some curveballs. Our apologies for the wait in getting this episode out. It is a special one, and we are happy to finally be getting it to you all. There has been a lot going on in the world which has changed the school year in many ways, Way back in September, when back to school was in the air, it got us here at BLB thinking about our heightened connection with children’s books. What is behind it? Does our fondness for specific children’s books come from the familiarity forged through re-reading childhood favourites over and over again? So, for this episode of BLB, we chat about what books mean to us as kids. We recall the sweet rush of a Scholastic book fair, and quiz ourselves on well-known children’s authors. We talk about the books that made us readers and the books that didn’t stop us along the way. Books from your childhood can linger with you all your life, and perhaps mark you the most profoundly. Throughout this episode you will hear some new voices, as we have chatted with some of our friends and family about their childhood reads. Listen for the chimes! Special thanks to Shireen, Ben, Louise, Erin, Kenneth, Billy, and Kaitlin for joining us in this episode.  Do you have any favourite childhood reads we missed in this episode? We would love to hear from you! Find us on Instagram @biglittlebookspod or email us at biglittlebookspod@gmail.com Our next episode will be out end of January. We cross our hearts! EPISODE GUIDE:   00:01:01 – Episode Agenda // Where are we at? 00:01:49 – Nostalgia & Memories of Scholastic Book Fairs  00:06:55 – Quizzes: Classic Children’s Books and Children’s Authors   00:11:08 – The Rainbow Fish by author and illustrator Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James   00:13:12 – Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss   00:17:55 – Where the Wild Things Are by author and illustrator Maurice Sendak   00:20:40 – Books that Were Read to Us   00:25:35 – Love You Forever written by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Sheila McGraw   00:28:20 – Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer   00:32:10 – The Giver by Lois Lowry   00:34:40 – Intermission   00:34:55 – Goosebumps by R. L. Stine   00:42:20 – The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien   00:43:28 – The Serpent’s Egg by J. Fitzgerald McCurdy   00:46:10 – General Theme of Childhood Favourites: The Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton   00:49:55 – The books that did not stop us from becoming readers: Animorphs Series, Captain Underpants, Bridge to Terabithia and The Baby-Sitters Club (We agree to disagree on some of these!)   00:56:05 – Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume   00:57:29 – Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli   00:58:40 – Eragon by Christopher Paolini   The hard Britannica quizzes we tried: Quiz: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/classic-childrens-books Quiz: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/a-quiz-about-childrens-authors

Hi, welcome to another bonus episode season which aims to honor authors who provide us with the meaningful novels and literature we enjoy in these times. Today's author is Jerry Spinelli and there is a book trailer for his book, "Maniac Magee" Please give it a listen, and enjoy!Enjoy and don't forget to spread the word about this initiative whose aim is to increase global reading rates!Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)SOAR Logo by Ritu JindalTo leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtubehttps://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videoshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNzhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Readinghttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeYkb

Hi, welcome to another bonus episode season which aims to honor authors who provide us with the meaningful novels and literature we enjoy in these times. Today's author is Jerry Spinelli and there is a book trailer for his book, "Smiles To Go" Please give it a listen, and enjoy!Enjoy and don't forget to spread the word about this initiative whose aim is to increase global reading rates!Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)SOAR Logo by Ritu JindalTo leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtubehttps://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videoshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNzhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Readinghttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeYkb

Hi, welcome to another bonus episode season which aims to honor authors who provide us with the meaningful novels and literature we enjoy in these times. Today's author is Jerry Spinelli and there is a book trailer for his book, "Jake and Lily." Please give it a listen, and enjoy!Enjoy and don't forget to spread the word about this initiative whose aim is to increase global reading rates!Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)SOAR Logo by Ritu JindalTo leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtubehttps://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videoshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNzhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Readinghttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeYkb

This podcast episode is for Positive Energy's listeners to get to know the host and her friend a little more! While you do that, we're also discussing our favorite book recommendations! Listener messenger link for shoutouts and ideas: https://anchor.fm/leah-elizabeth7/message Website: https://positiveenergypodc.wixsite.com/weeklynewsrecap Business Email: positive.energy.podcast0808@gmail.com Books Mentioned: Wonder by R.J. Palacio; Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli; Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy; The Children of Willesden Lane by Nola Golabek and Lee Cohen; The Other Half of Happy by Rebecca Balcárcel; Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson; Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes; Carry On by Rainbow Rowell; The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, and Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu Anchor link: anchor.fm/leah-elizabeth7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi, welcome to another bonus episode season which aims to honor authors who provide us with the meaningful novels and literature we enjoy in these times. Today's author is Jerry Spinelli and there is a book trailer for his book, "Stargirl." Please give it a listen, and enjoy!Enjoy and don't forget to spread the word about this initiative whose aim is to increase global reading rates!Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)SOAR Logo by Ritu JindalTo leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtubehttps://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videoshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNzhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Readinghttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeYkb

I always loved reading as a kid. There were infinite worlds for me to escape in and live a life of someone brave, courageous, and cool...something I wasn't at the time. Two books for me were crucial in my early development and growth of my imagination; The Wringer and Maniac Magee, both written by Jerry Spinelli. It was only last year I emailed Mr. Spinelli some questions and he actually answered. This is that story. Onwards! As always, I'm Digital Hoos and you can find me: YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Newsletter

Bruno Tognolini, traduttore poetico di:"Posso essere tutto!"Camelozampahttps://www.camelozampa.com/ Io quando cresco cosa sarò?Di tutti i mille lavori del mondoIo quando cresco quale farò?Il pianta-zucconiIl soffia-soffioniIl piega-aeroplaniIl cucciola-cani…Un poetico e gioioso viaggio tra tutte le possibilità che la vita offre, una risposta bambina alla grande domanda “Che cosa farò da grande?”L'umorismo delicato delle rime di Jerry Spinelli, genialmente reinventate da Bruno Tognolini, incontra le fantastiche e vibranti illustrazioni di Jimmy Liao.Jerry Spinelli è nato a Norristown, in Pennsylvania nel 1941, e vive a Phoenixville. Autore per ragazzi tra i più acclamati al mondo, è stato premiato con la Newbery Medal e il Newbery Honour. Tra i numerosi titoli pubblicati in Italia, tutti per Mondadori, Stargirl, La schiappa, La figlia del guardiano, Misha corre. Nel 2001 ha vinto il Premio Andersen Miglior autore.Jimmy Liao a partire dal 1998 ha pubblicato 50 albi illustrati. È tradotto in 15 lingue e ha venduto più di 5 milioni di copie in tutto il mondo, diventando in poco tempo il più celebre autore di libri illustrati in Asia. Dai suoi libri sono stati tratti film e opere teatrali, gli sono stati dedicati parchi a tema, hotel, fermate della metro. La China Airlines ha creato un aereo ricoperto dalle sue illustrazioni. È stato nominato per l'Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award nel 2014 e 2016. In Italia sono usciti “La voce dei colori”, “Una splendida notte stellata”, “La luna e il bambino”, “Abbracci”, “Se potessi esprimere un desiderio” (Gruppo Abele) e “Incontri Disincontri” (Terre di Mezzo).Bruno Tognolini è ormai da trent'anni scrittore “per bambini e per i loro grandi”. Ha scritto poesie, romanzi e racconti, programmi televisivi (Albero Azzurro, Melevisione) e molto altro. È premio Andersen nel 2007 e 2011. Il suo romanzo Il giardino dei musi eterni è Libro dell'Anno a Fahrenheit Radio Tre, finalista Premio Strega Ragazzi e vincitore del Premio LiBeR 2017.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Today’s guest is Alli from the SSR Podcast. In this episode, we chat throwback YA titles which ones would be great to re-read and which ones are problematic. In addition, Alli shares some newer YA titles and adult fiction recommendations.    BOOKS RECOMMENDED:  Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson - https://amzn.to/3cJIFq7 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants  by Ann Brashares - https://amzn.to/3jdUEyI The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot - https://amzn.to/34gsugi Perks of Being of Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - https://amzn.to/36mmBAD  Angus Full Frontal Snogging  by Louise Rennison https://amzn.to/3kWlPOU Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket - https://amzn.to/30Atmvd Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal - https://amzn.to/3naWhj9 Babysitters Club by Ann M Martin - https://amzn.to/33fWedy Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - https://amzn.to/3ifCZVR Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine - https://amzn.to/3cG9bR4 Charlotte’s Web by EB White - https://amzn.to/3491j6W Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli -https://amzn.to/2GiIHJm They Wish They We Us by Jessica Goodman - https://amzn.to/3jgqN8P Frankly in Love by David Yoon - https://amzn.to/3ig2eas When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon- https://amzn.to/3ieETpY All Adults Here by Emma Straub- https://amzn.to/3jdVuLS The Most Fun We Ever Have by Claire Lombardo- https://amzn.to/2S7lMn7 Jonathan Franzen- https://amzn.to/34eueq2 Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory- https://amzn.to/33ehbG7 Rodham by Curtis Sittenfiled- https://amzn.to/3cJFG12 American Wife by Curtis Sittenfield- https://amzn.to/3jiQdTk Prep by Curtis Sittenfield- https://amzn.to/34pymUz Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid - https://amzn.to/2EI4PMK Self-Care by Leigh Stein - https://amzn.to/2ENUvTE The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett- https://amzn.to/2EJzXLU The Mothers by Brit Bennett - https://amzn.to/3kXPt6j Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall - https://amzn.to/2ENgbPK Why are all black kids sitting together in the cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum - https://amzn.to/2HI3Ltz Cleo MacDougal Regrets Nothing by Allison Winn Scotch - https://amzn.to/2SaFI8t The Leavers  by Lisa Ko - https://amzn.to/3n2KWkZ Cobble Hill by Cecily Von Ziegesar - https://amzn.to/30h5ZX2 CONNECT WITH ALLI Website  Podcast Twitter Instagram   JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY  Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community. Monthly perks start at $1  a month. Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon   FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram  Goodreads

In this episode of First Chapter Friday, Mr. Chambers read the first chapter of Stargirl by author Jerry Spinelli.

You are hanging over the edge and watching as the bow of the ship slice through the waves. Occasionally sea spray splashes over you. Eventually, you end up at the secret cove where you will discover something ancient and extraordinary. Join me, Clara, for detailed weekly guided visualizations through various landscapes to promote relaxation, peacefulness and sleep. The visualization will begin with a quote from Jerry Spinelli, "It's in the morning, for most of us. It's that time, those few seconds when we're coming out of sleep but we're not awake yet. For those few seconds, we're something more primitive than what we are about to become. We have just slept the sleep of our most distant ancestors, and something of them and their world still clings to us. For those few moments, we are unformed, uncivilized. We are not the people we know as ourselves, but creatures more in tune with a tree than a keyboard. We are untitled, unnamed, natural, suspended between was and will be, the tadpole before the frog, the worm before the butterfly. We are for a few brief moments, anything and everything we could be. And then...and then -- ah -- we open our eyes and the day is before us and ... we become ourselves."

Eggs is a book that has eggs in it, but also adolescent pain and friendship. Eggs! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.

MOVIE DISCUSSION: Earlier in 2020, Disney Plus gained a new PG-Rated addition in Stargirl, the film adaption of Jerry Spinelli’s much-loved 2000 young-adult fiction novel of the same name. Having found a copy of novel at a used book store, I figured I’d read it, text my sister about doing the same, and the two of us could take some time to chat about the film adaption, as well as the book, here on the podcast. So, as we get things underway, we contextualize our experience with the film adaption of Stargirl by talking briefly about the book. Afterward, we dive headfirst into talking about the movie and - while we try to keep our book-to-film comparisons light - most readers will sympathize with our experience that, sometimes, the book really is better. However, we do spend some time talking about how both the film adaption and the source material stay largely true to the same theme, that sometimes you have to make a decision: In your actions, whose affection are you seeking, and which do you value more? Afterward, knowing that’s the theme of the story, we easily head into a biblical discussion about the affections we as Christians have for Christ, how those affections may divide our relationships with others, and what makes Christ worth it. Stargirl is Rated PG for mild thematic elements. Patreon: http://bit.ly/CinDocPatreon Website: CinematicDoctrine.com Email: CinematicDoctrine@Gmail.com Twitter: http://bit.ly/CinDocPodTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/CinDocInsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBCinDoc Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CinematicDoctrine)

Eggs is a book that has eggs in it, but also adolescent pain and friendship. Eggs! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.

In this episode we are joined by Stacey Berlfein (Gen X) and Kiran Agarwal (Gen X) to discuss this classic tween romance. Walk through the drab deserts of Mica, Arizona with us as we discuss ukelele playing animals, cows, and the questionable romance in this mediocre novella, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli! Insta- @moralotspodcast Twitter- @moralotspodcast Patreon- patreon.com/moralofthestory Gmail- moralofthestorycast@gmail.com

This week we're joined by special guest Shari Gaynes to discuss the coming-of-age-novel turned Disney film, Stargirl!Join us as we discuss the "manic pixie dream girl," our hatred of ukuleles, and if a bad film can be well directed.Thank you to Solomon Swerling for developing our podcast art, and to Harvey Trisdale for the use of their song "Corners" off their self-titled EP. Harvey Trisdale: https://spoti.fi/35RF9pnSubscribe and tell your friends!Find us on Twitter & IG at: @DisneyPod PlusSam is on Twitter at: @WhoopingKaufSam is on IG at: @WhoopingKauf23Arden is on Twitter & IG at: @ardenjurskisVenmo Arden for having the worst job in the world at @Arden-JurskisVenmo Sam for just being a lil cutie at @Samuel-Kaufman-1email us at disneypodplus@gmail.com

Betsy Kelly has wanted to become an educator since the first time she was asked the question at five years of age. In 2002, Mrs. Kelly was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead. In 2010, Mrs. Kelly received her Master's in Reading Instruction from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. At this time she also earned her K-12 Reading Specialist Certificate through the state of Minnesota. Mrs. Kelly has worked for fifteen years in elementary education. Her experience ranges from private religious, private secular, and public schools in grades kindergarten, first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. In 2008, Mrs. Kelly started her private reading practice, providing service to students in elementary and high school. Most recently, Mrs. Kelly has worked as a K-5 Reading Specialist in a private school in St. Paul and an adjunct professor for the University of St. Thomas.Mrs. Kelly lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two children. Some of her favorite children's books are: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park, and The Help by Kathryn Stockett.You can contact Betsy https://betsykellyreadingspecialist.weebly.com/Or on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/betsykellyreading/Follow the Buffalo Community Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRL...Follow the Buffalo Community Podcast on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/buffalocommu...Go to our websitehttps://buffalocommunitypodcast.com/For any questions you can reach us atbuffalocommunitypodcast@gmail.comYou can follow the "Buffalo Community Podcast"Facebook: @buffalocommunitypodcastTwitter: @PodcastBuffaloInsta: @buffalocommunitypodcastThank you,Mark Benzer & Tyler ReissThe Buffalo Community Podcast guys#reading #MN #books #interview #BuffaloMN #RODE SHOW LESS

Welcome to the first episode of our 2020 Book Club Podcast series! In spring 2020 the Notorious Pedagogues invited their preservice teachers as guests on the podcast to discuss their work in their book club podcast groups. In this first episode of the series Drs. Schmidt and Kruger-Ross speak with Katie, Lauren, Mike, and Natalie about Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli.

Screen or Stream has begun! Our 2020 episodes so far are very much COVID catch-ups, as we discuss our recent viewing from our own homes during lockdown. However, that's entirely fitting for a podcast where we talk about whatever we watch, whether at the cinema or at home. No matter the screen, disc or digital platform.   Some episodes we end up focusing on the output of one particular studio or streaming platform. Be assured we're not paid promoters of any kind. Anything we watch is something we've paid to enjoy, either via cinema ticket, digital or disc purchase or rental, or through streaming platform subscriptions.   In this episode, we’re diving deep into the latest magical releases from Disney & Disney+. Our discussion covers a couple of fantasy films; the new Pixar quest film Onward, Disney’s enchanted sequel Frozen II, as well as the Disney+ adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s book Stargirl. Plus Luke has some thoughts at the midway point of the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.   Titles this episode: Onward (03:00) [ Disney+ | VOD | Disc June 3 ] Frozen II (32:15) [ Disney+ | VOD | Disc ] Stargirl (56:50) [ Disney+ Exclusive ] Star Wars: The Clone Wars (01:14:00) The Final Season [ Disney+ Exclusive ]   Follow Us: You can find us online via DIY Film School: Facebook Instagram Twitter Our Website Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

STARGIRL: ANDERS IST VÖLLIG NORMAL ist eine ungewöhnliche Coming-of-Age-Geschichte, die auf dem gefeierten Bestseller-Jugendroman von Jerry Spinelli basiert. Zum Start am 24. März 2020 auf Disney+ besprechen wir diesen Film im FilmSprechzimmer.

STARGIRL MOVIE REVIEW No, this is not the CW show. This is a Disney+ adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s 2000 book Stargirl, which we are sure most of you have never heard of. The story follows Susan “Stargirl” Caraway, being played by America’s Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal. One day, she crosses paths with a young… Read More »Screener Squad: Stargirl

In this episode, Melissa and Leah welcome their first ever guest to the Momversation, Elizabeth Bine: a sleep consultant from Peachtree City, Georgia.  Sleep, and, more accurately, lack of sleep, is a huge challenge for many parents, though few may know about the accessibility of a sleep consultant.  Elizabeth not only shares a bit about what a sleep consultant is and her own journey in the profession, but also provides insight about the importance of quality sleep and the benefits of using a consultant when teaching our babies how to sleep. Elizabeth, and others in her field, are available to families across the country.  For more information, please visit her website, or browse her Instagram and Facebook pages.The Book Blurb in this episode is a passage from a Jerry Spinelli novel, Stargirl.  For more information about Jerry Spinelli's books, click here.A few other noteworthy mentions include Elizabeth's Love and Logic inspired Instagram post, the Sleep Sense program, founded by Dana Obleman, and two books: Polly Moore's book The Natural Baby Sleep Solution, which Melissa uses as a reference for the discussion on 90 minute sleep cycles, and Tracy Hogg's Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, referenced by Elizabeth. Elizabeth also mentions Priscilla Dunstan, whose theory about babies' vocal patterns suggests that babies can communicate specific needs with different crying sounds.

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Jeffery, or Maniac, as the people of Two Mills begin to call him, is an orphan who ran away from his aunt and uncle one day after a school concert. He is looking for a home and seems destined to come close, but not always get there. In Two Mills he discovers some wonderful people, but some very strange rules - at least he thinks so. When Maniac begins to push back on one rule in particular, the whole town begins to sit up and take notice.

Cindy is a highly sought after international speaker, educator and coach, known for her passion, commitment, deep caring, and ability to inspireAs an attorney, she broke down barriers, fighting to further women's rights, secure pay equity, break glass ceilings and to end discrimination. As a coach, she empowers women to unleash their feminine power and become the best version of themselves. Cindy inspires her clients to dig deep to rediscover their true purpose and take charge of their lives https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/about-cindy/ Cindy's book choice is Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargirl_(novel) And The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-nightingale/ Her song is I am Woman, Helen Reddy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rptW7zOPX2E For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Ross Blocher and Carrie Poppy of 'Oh No Ross and Carrie' about some books that were important to them when they were young. Note that the discussion includes spoilers for Louise Fitzhugh's 'Harriet the Spy' and its sequel 'The Long Secret', and 'Maniac Magee' by Jerry Spinelli. This discussion was recorded on Jake's phone in a semi-secluded corner by an elevator at PodX, and we apologize for the resulting sound quality. Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey There', and to Charlie McCarron for the 'Love YA Like Crazy' tag. You can help support production of this podcast, and get rewards in return, via our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/loveYAlikecrazy .

Hello! And welcome to Favorites! with Mx. Baker. This episode is about my favorite poems used with students in lesson plans I've written (thus far) in my education career. Specials shout outs and credits go to Thelma Ruffin Thomas (my co-reader,) the poets Jim Daniels, Gary Soto, and Eloise Greenfield, and writer Jerry Spinelli. I hope this episode makes you think of your favorite poems. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Emerson Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on chapters 40 - 45 of Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli.

Julia Hart was a school teacher for eight years before she quit to make a go of screenwriting. Her debut screenplay, The Keeping Room, landed on the 2012 Black List and was made into a feature directed by Daniel Barber (Harry Brown) and starring Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld and Sam Worthington. Julia's directorial debut, Miss Stevens, is based on Julia’s experience as a teacher. It starred Lily Rabe, Timothee Chalamet, Lili Reinhart, and Rob Huebel. In 2018, Julia’s second feature, Fast Color, debuted at SXSW. It tells the story of a family of women afflicted/blessed with a mysterious power and stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lorraine Toussaint, and David Straithairn. Most recently, Julia directed and co-wrote (with Jordan Horowitz) Star Girlfor Disney, starring Grace Vanderwall and based on the best-selling book by Jerry Spinelli. Although Julia only recently saw One False Move, she was shocked at how thematically similar her film Fast Color compares to it. She and April discuss the use of violence in cinema, and how a filmmaker can make it have an emotional impact on the audience. Julia also reveals how she rewrites her scripts once the films have been cast in order to tailor the role to the actor. And she and April also adulate the performance and career of the late, great Bill Paxton. You should check out Fast Color in theaters on April 19. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch One False Move. With April Wolfe and Julia Hart. You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at switchbladesisters@maximumfun.org. Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

Would you like to be a legend? To have people tell stories about you long after you’re gone? Would you like to be “Maniac Magee” by Jerry Spinelli? This Newbery Award-winning classic is our Book Club for Kids pick this week. Our readers are from Anne Beers Elementary School in Washington, D.C. and John Michael Higgins (“Pitch Perfect” and “A Mighty Wind”) is our celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on Chapters 31 - 39 of Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Emerson Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on chapters 23 - 30 of Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on chapters 15 - 22 of Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli.

Ryan, Kelso and Hillary discuss the children's books that changed their lives, and whether or not they were pranked by a famous copy editor. Gibson's Bookstore Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Email us at gibsonsemployees(at)gmail(dot)com  Click the link in order to purchase the book from our store, or click the link go get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Current Reads: Kelso - Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes on a Tribe Called Quest by Hanif Abdurraqib   (Audiobook on Libro.fm)  The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Mindhunter by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Hillary- Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) The Lost Man by Jane Harper   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Ryan-  Becoming by Michelle Obama   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) The Fandom by Anna Day   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Books from the Future (Upcoming Titles):  Ryan- The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (Out 11/5)   (Audiobook presale on Libro.fm) The Last by Hanna Jameson (Out 4/9)   (Audiobook presale on Libro.fm) Children's Books that Changed our Lives: Ryan- Matilda by Roald Dahl   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Amy's Eyes by Richard Kennedy (Out of print) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone   (Audiobook narrated by Jim Dale on Libro.fm) Kelso- Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown Hillary- Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Mline   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers   (Audiobook on Libro.fm) Other Books Mentioned: Dry by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Melting Pot or Civil War by Reiham Salam Extra Links: Read Across America! Diane Les Becquets Book Launch! Dan Zane's House Party! Gibson's Book Club Reads Destiny of the Republic Open Discussion Book Club Reads Melting Pot or Civil War

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Emerson Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on chapters 8 - 14 of Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on chapters 1 - 7 of Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli.

Jerry Spinelli's Stargirl was a favorite of Alli's when she was growing up, and in Episode 26, she discovers that she can still mostly love rereading a book from childhood, while also recognizing that it's pretty problematic. Is she still a Stargirl fan? Tune in and find out! In this episode, Alli and guest Britta Lokting talk about all things high school stereotype, popularity, and conformity. They also discuss first loves, the #MeToo movement, Taylor Swift, Hillary Clinton, and Alli's hilarious history as part of her high school's morning news show. Britta is a New York-based freelance journalist, whose work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Village Voice, The Baffler, and more. Follow her on Instagram (@blokting) and Twitter (@BrittaLokting).

Are you a Star Girl? Star Boy? A child of the stars? The children not of the norm and wish to be themselves? Join us for this week's episode of the Lit Chicks podcast--Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli! Be yourself! Stay confident! Have fun and you'll go far! That is what Star Girl would want you to do.

Ethan does a summary about the Book "Eggs" by Jerry Spinelli.

In this outtakes episode: Corban brings you a conversation about board games with Chip Amber, some leftover jokes with Sofia, and a dramatized reading of the short story “Porcupine Necktie” by Jerry Spinelli.   Show Notes: #56: Oh look, it’s 3 AM. (Conspiracy Theories feat. Amber Hess) #36: That’s Just Comedy (A Look at 3 Amazon Original Pilots) Radiolab | WNYC Studios Stargirl: Novel by Jerry Spinelli   Follow Us: Corban on Twitter Sofia on Instagram Rocket to Anywhere on Twitter Rocket to Anywhere on Instagram   Music: Background: Going Up by Strick Sounds Porcupine Necktie: I Miss You by Katuchat

March is Women's History Month. We end March by discussing diversity in insurance with a woman who knows quite a bit about the topic. Diversity in the workplace is an asset according to Deidre Wright. In this episode of Profiles in Risk, Deidre and I discussed, diversity, what it means (it's deeper than I thought), inclusion and how important it is to allow your employees the ability to allow their true, authentic personalities to be a diversifying asset in your organization's success. Even employees with purple hair can be your rock stars! HOW TO CONNECT WITH DEIDRE WRIGHT: LinkedIn Twitter www.diversityinclusioninstitute.com BOOKS: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy Outwitting The Devil by Napolean Hill Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

March is Women's History Month.We end March by discussing diversity in insurance with a woman who knows quite a bit about the topic. Diversity in the workplace is an asset according to Deidre Wright. In this episode of Profiles in Risk, Deidre and I discussed, diversity, what it means (it's deeper than I thought), inclusion and how important it is to allow your employees the ability to allow their true, authentic personalities to be a diversifying asset in your organization's success. Even employees with purple can be your risk stars! HOW TO CONNECT WITH DEIDRE WRIGHT:LinkedInTwitter www.diversityinclusioninstitute.com BOOKS:Eat That Frog by Brian TracyOutwitting The Devil by Napolean HillStargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Today we will be discussing a great book called "The Warden's Daughter" by Jerry Spinelli.

Today we will be discussing a great book called "The Warden's Daughter" by Jerry Spinelli.

Intro   Hi and welcome to Books Between - a podcast for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who wants to connect middle grade kids to books they’ll love.  I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a 5th grade teacher, a mom of two daughters, and happy to be DONE with 2016 and onward to 2017! Typically we have a New Year’s Eve party at our house - last year was a disco theme - but this time my kids were not feeling so great and instead we had a quiet night. I set up my new bullet journal with my reading goals, played canasta with my kids, crocheted, and just cuddling on the couch under the heating blanket. I know - NOT a very cool New Year’s Eve celebration. But - it was wonderful and I hope yours was as well. So - hello to 2017!   This is Episode #14 and today we are discussing some fun reading challenge ideas to kick off your new year, the most anticipated middle grade books coming out in 2017, and I’ll answer a question about what books to recommend for a 5th grader who has a high school reading level.   Main Topic - Reading Challenges for the New Year   One of the best things about the New Year is the reset that happens when December flips over into January and you have a full twelve months laid out in front of you with all the possibilities in the world! You’re past the indulgences of the holidays and ready to refocus, make some resolutions, build better habits, and set some goals.  So today I’m going to talk about a few fun ideas for reading challenges this year that can help you connect with your community, keep you motivated, and maybe spur you to stretch yourself as a reader in 2017.   Now our conversation today is geared toward personal reading goals for you, but these same ideas can be shared with the students and the children in your life. And as the lead reader in your library or classroom or home, sharing your own reading goals shows that you take your reading life seriously and that we’re all in this reading community together. I know that my first day back with my class, I’ll be sharing my Reading Challenge list with my students and helping them set up their own. So - if you are thinking about doing a reading challenge this year, here are a few ideas for you:   Challenge Idea #1 - Set a number goal.  Maybe that’s forty books or sixty books or a hundred books! Something that’s a bit of a stretch but still doable for you.  Last year, I participated in the #SixtyBooks Challenge  - I happened to see the hashtag last January and I thought, “I can do that!” And it’s been fantastic. One thing that kept me motivated was connecting to others doing the same challenge on Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads. So - if you decide to do any kind of challenge, connecting with other readers through social media helps keep you stay excited about it through the year. And if you want to join me this year, just check out #SixtyBooks and we can support each other!   Challenge Idea #2 - Set a goal based on type of book.  These can be found all over the internet this time of year. They are usually focused on adult books but you can easily read middle grade books within those categories and maybe make just a couple adjustments.  A really great one is Book Riot’s yearly Read Harder Challenge which this year features tasks like read a debut novel, read a travel memoir, read a superhero comic with a female lead, or  read a book by an immigrant or with a central immigration narrative.  Those last two are definitely going on my list.  I’ll leave a link to that in the show notes and what’s nice about the Book Riot challenge is that they have suggestions for each category, a Goodreads group, and in-person meetups throughout the year.     Another Reading Challenge that my friend Emily told me about is the one from PopSugar. They feature 40 book categories with this year’s theme of diversifying and expanding your reading - love it! Some of their reading prompts are a book involving a mythical creature, a book recommended by a librarian (I love that one), a book by or about a person who has a disability, a book with a main character who is a different ethnicity than you, and some fun ones like a book with a red spine or a book set in a hotel. PopSugar also has an extra twenty prompts for those hardcore readers who finish early. They also have a Goodreads group and printable lists, and I’ll link to their site too so you can check that out.   Another 2017 Reading Challenge that I discovered last week is one hosted by a site called Modern Mrs. Darcy. (Now - already with that name - I’m in!) What I really like about this challenge is that there are two paths you can follow: Reading for Fun or Reading for Growth.  Each have just 12 tasks so they are doable and you might even have time to do both! On the Reading for Fun list are topics like a juicy memoir, a book you chose for the cover, and a book by a new favorite author. Those all sound comfy and great. On the other hand, if you want to stretch yourself and go for the Reading for Growth path there are options like a book that addresses current events, a book by an #ownvoices or #diversebooks author, or a Newbery Award winner or Honor book.  That all sounds exactly what I need this year.   Challenge Idea #3 - Create a Reading Time Capsule for the year.  I wish I could remember where I saw this so I could give them proper credit, but this idea is similar to the practice of families jotting down happy memories throughout the year and tucking them into a jar to read on New Year’s Eve. This idea is to jot down favorite quotes and inspiring ideas from the books you’ve read throughout the year. I’m thinking that a nice adaptation would be instead of putting it in a jar, write it down in a journal or if you want to go more 21st century - challenge yourself to post on social media one inspiring quote or idea about every book you’ve read this year.  And that could also make a very cool classroom project.   Challenge Idea #4 - Do a Library Crawl!  Unlike a pub crawl, which is typically done in one night and you can’t bring your kids. Or well, you really shouldn’t bring your kids. A Library Crawl can span the whole year, the summer, or maybe just Spring Break. And it’s way better when you bring your kids!  Basically you challenge yourself to visit a set number of libraries in a set amount of time. Last summer, I was looking for some inexpensive things to do with my girls that would be fun, educational, and get us all out of the house and away from the electronics. So we challenged ourselves to visit 16 libraries during the summer of 2016. And we almost made it! I have a lot more to share with you about Library Crawls, how to do them, some fun ideas, and the unexpected benefits that I think I need to do a whole episode on it.     Challenge Idea #5 - Little Free Library Challenge.  Oh how I love Little Free Libraries!  They are popping up all over my community, my friends are all getting them, my school is putting one up this spring, and that is our family summer project. There are a couple ways you could go about doing a Little Free Library Challenge. One idea is to simply visit as many as you can this year and maybe document your travels on social media. If you go to the Little Free Library website, you can find listings of all your local registered libraries shown right on a map.  If you wanted to extend that into a Pay it Forward challenge, you could donate one book to each Little Free Library you visit.   Challenge Idea #6 - Design Your Own Reading Challenge!  Think of it as a 2017 Choose-Your-Own-Reading-Adventure.  Take the best ideas of the options out there and create something for yourself. And these ideas are easy to layer.  So you can set a number goal, participate in say, the Book Riot challenge or pick your own categories to read from the options you like, and maybe pick up those books while you do your library crawl.     Whatever you decide, get your kids and students involved, too and I’d love to see what you’ve got planned for the year!  You can send me an email at booksbetween@gmail.com or connect on Twitter or Instagram with the handle @Books_Between.   Book Talk - Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2017   In this segment, I share with you a few books centered around a theme. This week I’m highlighting some of the most anticipated books of the upcoming year.  Some are new books in favorites series. Some are by favorite authors. Some are by debut authors. And some just sound fantastic! So, get ready to add to your wish list. And just a reminder - that you can find every book mentioned here AND a picture of the covers AND a link to pre-order them right through the Books Between Podcast link at AlltheWonders.com.  So, no need to scurry and write things down. I’ve got your back, I know you’re busy, so it’s all right there for you.   One quick note before I start - publication dates do change, so while I’ve mentioned the month each book is expected to release - things sometimes change.   All right - let’s get to it!   http://www.readbrightly.com/middle-grade-books-2017/ https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/74235.Middle_Grade_Novels_of_2017   Coming in January…   Scar Island - a new action adventure by Dan Gemeinhart. So if you liked his other novels The Honest Truth or Some Kind of Courage (which I know you did!) , definitely get this one. A new Jerry Spinelli novel - The Warden’s Daughter. It’s set in 1959 Pennsylvania and oh it looks fantastic! Also in January, we’ll get the third Terrible Twos book - The Terrible Two Go Wild by Mac Barnett & Jory John. And the second Audacity Jones Book - Audacity Jones Steals the Show.  AND another Victoria Coe Fenway & Hattie book - the Evil Bunny Gang! If you were a fan of Counting by 7s, like I am - then look for Holly Sloan’s new novel called Short - it’s about a small-for-her-age girl who gets cast as a Munchkin in a production of The Wizard of Oz. So fans of Oz will have something to love in this book, too! One book I’ve been really looking forward to this year is the short story collection put together in partnership with We Need Diverse Books. It’s called Flying Lessons & Other Stories and features authors like Grace Lin, Matt de la Pena, Jacqueline Woodson and so many others. If you’re like me, and part of your Reading Challenge this year is to read more nonfiction and to read more diversely, then there’s two books to look for this January Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls by Tonya Bolden Loving vs. Virginia by Patricia Powell.  It’s the story of the civil rights case set up as a novel in verse. That should be amazing. Coming in February …   This time I’ll start with nonfiction: We have Bats: Learning to Fly - the newest volume in the nonfiction graphic novel series called Science Comics. Then we have Kwame Alexander’s latest called The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life. A great nonfiction pairing for fans of Booked and The Crossover. Also in February, the highly anticipated Judd Winnick graphic novel Hilo 3 - huzzah!   And the debut middle grade novel by picture book author and All the Wonders friend Carter Higgins. It’s called A Rambler Steals Home and it’s about baseball, and family, and friendship, and sweet potato fries - it’s incredible - you absolutely need to get this one!  In fact, if you preorder A Rambler Steals Home from the Once Upon a Time Bookstore, Carter has offered to sign it for you before they ship it out to you. It’s a win-win-win! You get a signed copy of an awesome book, you support an independent bookstore, and you support an author you know and love. So, I’ll include that link in the show notes for you. In March, there are four books I am really looking forward to: Gone Camping: A Novel in Verse by Tamera Wissinger, which is the companion book to the 2015 book Gone Fishing. Forget Me Not by debut middle grade author  Ellie Terry featuring a science-loving main character, Calliope, who has Tourette syndrome. A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold This one is about a kid who ends up caring for a baby skunk and tried to convince his mom to let him keep it.  What could go wrong? And - we get a new Nathan Hale book this year!  It’s not a Hazardous Tale’s book. In fact, it’s almost the opposite of that. It’s set in the future and Earth is being attacked by aliens who suck up the energy from electrical devices leaving our civilization under threat. And there’s a robot pony. It’s so different from Hale’s work that I’m familiar with, but it looks original and fresh and amazing and I can’t wait to read it.   In April we have: The first book in a new mystery series by Adrienne Kress called The Explorers: The Door in the Alley. My students are really loving mysteries this year so this will make a great addition to my classroom library. Tito the Bonecrusher by Melissa Thomson. This is the story of a boy who seeks out the help of his favorite lucha-libre wrestler / action star to save his father from being deported to Mexico. That sounds fantastic and funny and... timely!   May is going to be a stellar month for reading: Georgia Rules by Swing Sideways author Nanci Steveson And a new Lisa Graff novel called The Great Treehouse War.  So if you liked Absolutely Almost or Lost in the Sun, look for this one this spring. A new Gordon Korman stand-alone novel called Restart about boy who was a bully who loses his memory and gets a fresh start. What an interesting premise! Another May release that I am so so excited about is Posted by Ms. Bixby’s Last Day author, John David Anderson. I loved Ms. Bixby so much - I can’t wait to see what Anderson has in store for us next! Then there’s a nonfiction book about Hamilton! It’s called Alexander Hamilton: How the Vision of One Man Shaped Modern America by Teri Kanefield And finally - mark your calendars and pre-order Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder because this book has been getting all the buzz. This novel keeps popping up everywhere I look!   In June we have: A 6th Ranger in Time book called Escape from the Great Earthquake   The third book in Phil Bildner’s Rip & Red series!  This one is called Tournament of Champions. My students are going to psyched about this one!   And a second book from A Distance to Home author Jenn Bishop called 14 Hollow Road. It’s about a 6th grade girl whose town is torn apart by a tornado and her family ends up living with the family of her crush, Avery, after both their houses are destroyed.   A fun book in a new non-fiction series called Two Truths and a Lie: It's Alive! So, basically the reader is presented with three stories about the natural world and you have to guess which one is the lie. Sounds fun - and good practice for life.     It’s a good thing I have July off from school, because there are some seriously awesome books being released that month: Including a new Comics Squad!  Comics Squad #3: Detention I love these! They’re fun, they’re quick, and they introduce kids to new writers. Another book to look forward to in July is Our Story Begins : Children’s Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids Oh - now that should be good! And also in July, we’ll get Spirit Hunters - the first middle grade novel by Ellen Oh - this one is the first of a new ghost story series. Can’t wait for that! And - I am also excited for July because that’s when Abby Cooper’s second novel, Bubbles, comes out!   In this one, the main character can see other people’s thoughts. Oh god - can you imagine?   August August is going to be fabulous because we get a new Cassie Beasley book. If you liked Circus Mirandus, her new novel is called Tumble & Blue and it’s about a curse, a swamp, and a golden alligator.   So after August, publication dates get a little hazy. BUT - I hear there’s a new Katherine Applegate book coming called Wishtree.  Also - there’s a fourth Al Capone at Alcatraz book coming out in the fall called Al Capone Does My Dishes.   And the Rick Riordon’s third Magnus Chase book: The Ship of the Dead . And the third Mr. Lemoncello's Library - the Great Library Race   And of course - I’ll keep you posted about all the amazing books headed our way so we can stay up to date. Those were some upcoming titles to look forward to in 2017. But. If I had to guess - the one book that you fall in love with this year, that one new book that your kids can’t put down. Is one that isn’t on this list and isn’t even on your radar right now. Most of my favorites of last year, I wasn’t even aware of them this early. And that’s exciting! There is so much to look forward to!   Q & A Our final segment this week is Question & Answer time.   Question: After sharing our Top 20 Middle Grade Books of 2016 list last week, I got this question from Jane: “Do you have an idea what book to get a 10-yr-old boy who reads on a 12th grade level?” And she added, “He is currently into the Warriors series.”   Answer: That can be a tough situation. He CAN read Young Adult or Adult books, but you’ve got to be careful of the content, which might not be okay for a 5th grader.     A quick example / horror story about that: when I used to teach 6th grade in a middle school, one of the reading assessments we gave was a computer program that would determine a reading level and would then print out a recommended list of titles for each kid. Sounds great, right? Well. I noticed that the kids who scored the highest were being recommended A CLOCKWORK ORANGE! I never ripped a piece of paper out of kid’s hand so fast! (Can you imagine if that went home?)   So - anyway - just because the reading level is a good match, does not mean the book is a good fit.   But - there are lots of middle grade books that have a higher reading level. And if he likes Fantasy, then there are some great books that I think he’ll like.  I might try the Wings of Fire series. It has some similarities to Warriors - there are clans and battles and shifting alliances - but it’s dragons instead of cats.  He might really like The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz or maybe The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin or even The Lord of The Rings which is more “high” fantasy.  Another option that a friend recommended is The Riverman Trilogy by Aaron Starmer.   So, Jane - let us know how things go and if you’ve found something that hits the mark.   Closing   Alright, that’s it for the Q&A section this week. If you have a question about how to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love or an idea about a topic we should cover, I really would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can get a full transcript of this show and all of our previous episodes at AlltheWonders.com. And when you are there, check out Matthew’s interview with Cozy Classics creators Jack and Holman Wang. I cannot stop reading and rereading these adorable little board books. And, if you are liking our show, I’d love it if you took a second to leave a rating or review on iTunes or Stitcher.   Thanks, Happy New Year, and see you in two weeks!  Bye!

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Drew and Christopher tackle YA through the 2001 classic Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli and the 2016 Printz Award Winner, Bone Gap by Laura Ruby. Grand theories are posited, the state of YA is considered, the line between YA and regular lit is blurred. No one gets hurt and everyone's happy.   15 seconds of a song: Regina Spektor, "Us" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode highlights include In the News featuring 8-year-old Aidan who will talk us through the Premier League summer transfers, a look at WOW words from Loser by Jerry Spinelli, and a trivia question related to Ichiro Suzuki.  

Jerry Spinelli appears at the 2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5688.

Sarah discusses the novel Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli

Sarah discusses the novel Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli

Sarah discusses the novel Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli