Podcast appearances and mentions of Lauren Tarshis

Comic Reviews: DC Secret Six 1 by Nicole Maines, Stephen Segovia, Rain Beredo Teen Titans Go 1 by Sholly Fisch, Dario Brizuela, Franco Riesco Marvel Doctor Strange of Asgard 1 by Derek Landy, Carlos Magno, Espen Grundetjern Star Wars: Jedi Knights 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Madibek Musabekov, Luis Guerrero Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood 1 by Mat Groom, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg; Greg Pak, Alan Robinson, Yen Nitro; Jordan Morris, Sumit Kumar, Dee Cunniffe; Mat Groom, Federico Vicentini, Matt Milla; Chris Eliopoulos What If…Mickey and Friends Became the Avengers 1 by Steve Behling, Luca Barbieri, Alessandro Pastrovicchio, Lucio Ruvidotti Marvel Unlimited Beastly Buddies 9 by Steve Foxe, Armand Bodnar, K.J. Diaz Dark Horse Sister Imperator 1 by Corinna Bechko, Puste, Thiago Rocha, Tobias Forge Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Dynamite Darkwing Duck Vol Two 1 by Daniel Kibblesmith, Ted Brandt, Ro Stein, Dearbhla Kelly Herculoids 1 by Tom Sniegoski, Craig Rousseau, Omi Remalante Jr. IDW Mothra: Queen of Monsters 1 by Sophie Campbell, Matt Frank Image Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch 1 by Juni Ba Mad Cave Blade Forger 1 by Inaki Miranda, Roy Miranda, Eva de la Cruz OGN Countdown Star Wars Hyperspace Stories Qui-Gon by George Mann, Andrea Mutti, Gigi Baldassini, Vladimir Popov Cloud Puppy Vol 2: Game On by Kelly Leigh Miller Speak Up Santiago (A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel) by Julio Anta, Gabi Mendez Nat a Chance by Maria Scrivan Legend of Korra: The Mystery of Penquan Island by Kiku Hughes, Alex Monik, Diana Sousa Strange Bedfellows by Ariel Slamet Ries I Survived the Great Molasses Flood 1919 by Lauren Tarshis, Karen De la Vega Kirby's Lessons For Falling in Love by Laura Gao You Belong Here by Sara Phoebe Miller, Morgan Beem Harley Quinn's Bud & Lou: Trouble Times Two by Ben Hed A Song For You and I by K. O'Neil Additional Reviews: Daredevil: Born Again Mickey 17 Shadow of Kyoshi Monkey News: George Lowe (voice of Space Ghost) has passed away, Sales Top 50 February, new Runaways mini, BRZRKR movie directed by Justin Lin, Kevin Smith Archie book Comics Countdown (05 March 2025): Nice House By The Sea 6 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Two-Face 4 by Christian Ward, Fabio Veras, Ivan Plascencia Batgirl 5 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Wayne Faucher, Mike Spicer Hyde Street 4 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson Wynd: Power of the Blood 3 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas Ultimates 10 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Space Ghost 10 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Tin Can Society 6 by Peter Warren, Francesco Mobili, Chris Chuckry Immortal Thor 21 by Al Ewing, Jan Bazaldua, Matt Hollingsworth

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie and guest Kiana Hardy-Butler and Melissa Daugherty from the Orange Branch. This week we chat about the Orange Branch internet being back online, meeting Kiana, and the Fairytale Bash!  Recommendations include No Cure For Being Human by Kate Bowler, The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, Circe by Madeline Miller, and I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 8, 2024.

The I Survived historical fiction series by Lauren Tarshis is popular, influential, and . . . completely full of errors and distortions of people, places, and events from the past. This year the show will give special attention to works of historical fiction for children, and we're beginning with an example of what authors should … Continue reading "109 – I Survived Some Bad Historical Fiction"

Join Cierra, Dannelle, Lexis, and Caroline for some children's book recommendations for the summer! Books read and discussed include I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis, The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey, Geronimo Stilton: The Stinky Cheese Vacation by Geronimo Stilton, and Lola Levine is Not Mean! by Monica Brown.

In this episode, we're spotlighting the Scholastic Summer Reading program. Authors Christina Soontornvat, Kwame Mbalia, Tracey West, and Lauren Tarshis join host Suzanne McCabe to introduce the books they will be sharing with young readers this summer. Lauren offers a sneak peek of her upcoming I Survived The Wellington Avalanche, 1910, which is due out in September. Later in the episode, Shane Garver, associate vice president of rural education at Save the Children, explains why now—especially now—is the perfect time for kids to grab a book and get lost in a reading adventure. Shane also discusses Save the Children's pivotal role in getting books into the hands of children in rural America through its partnership with Scholastic. Participants in the Scholastic Summer Reading program can be a part of that mission, helping to unlock a donation of 100,000 books with their reading minutes. The Summer Reading program will be available through August 19. Students can sign up for stories, games, author events, and other free resources on Home Base.

Author of the children's series I SURVIVED, Lauren Tarshis comes on to talk about her entry into books, publishing, and her successful series. Bookshop.org Episode PageStoryworksJennifer Donnelly's Episode #203Scholastic Art & Writing AwardsAmanda GormanAlan Gratz's Episodes (#21) (#214)

Author of the children's series I SURVIVED, Lauren Tarshis comes on to talk about her entry into books, publishing, and her successful series. * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Storyworks* Jennifer Donnelly's Episode #203* Scholastic Art & Writing Awards* Amanda Gorman* Alan Gratz's Episodes (#21) (#214)

I survived the attacks of September 11, 2001 – the graphic novel version of the latest in Lauren Tarshis popular I Survived – series for children. She talks about how it began. “I started writing the series more than ten years ago. And I would say it was shaped by a couple of different forces. Read More

Host Louise Rozett engages children's author Lauren Tarshis in a discussion about her path to publishing the popular I Survived series, the need to develop children as readers, research rapture, and constrained timelines when writing creative nonfiction. This episode was produced and mastered by Amy Mills Klipstine, Kevin Cummins, and Lee Takemoto Salo.

There's a whole generation of kids who did not experience 9/11 firsthand. Lauren Tarshis is the author & editor of the I SURVIVED series. The series has over 34 million copies in print and 9/11 was the most requested book to-date! With impeccable, impressive research, this graphic novel is age-appropriate for a generation of kids who did not experience 9/11, and yet need to learn it in a way that is not overwhelming and shows resilience! More than another 9/11 book, this is an entrée to learning about the horrific events that took place, and a well-needed tool for parents and educators. In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, Graphix is proud to publish I SURVIVED: THE ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 (on sale August 3, 2021; ages 8-12). Written by Lauren Tarshis and illustrated with a gorgeous contemporary art style by Corey Egbert, this gripping and bold graphic novel adaptation of Tarshis' bestselling I Survived the Attacks of September 11 brings the bestselling series to vivid life.

Lauren Tarshis is the New York Times bestselling author of the I Survived series and Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, where she oversees more than 25 classroom magazines. Her new releases include I Survived: The Attacks of September 11, 2001and I Survived: The Galveston Hurricane, 1900. We delve into all things children's books and how to talk to kids about disasters like the aforementioned. Check her out here: https://laurentarshis.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Tarshis is the editor of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and group editorial director for language arts for Scholastic classroom magazines, in addition to being the author of the "I Survived" series. Each book in the series tells a terrifying and thrilling story from history, through the eyes of a kid who lived to tell the tale. Tarshis received thousands of requests from her readers to focus a book on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. "I Survived The Attacks Of September 11, 2001" was published in 2012 and is now available as a graphic novel illustrated by Corey Egbert.

On The Mountain Life, Lynn speaks with author Lauren Tarshis, who is one of the writers for the the New York Times bestselling I Survived series that tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters.

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis returns to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss the success of her I SURVIVED series and the new book in the graphic series I SURVIVED THE ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

A new school year is upon us, and students are returning to the classroom—some for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic was declared in March 2020. How can educators and families navigate an uncertain landscape? To help everyone get off to a great start, the Yale Child Study Center + Scholastic Collaborative have created “Back to School, Back Together,” an online hub with SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) resources, stories of resilience, and expert insights. In this episode, Lauren Tarshis, who is Senior Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, and Publisher of Scholastic Magazines, as well as the author of the best-selling I Survived series, talks with host Suzanne McCabe about “Back to School, Back Together.” The site was designed, Lauren says, “to help teachers feel fortified, optimistic, ready.” Three teachers, Janine Hsieh, Shaniqua Ashby, and Chrissy Casey, also join Suzanne to talk about  ClassroomsCount™ (https://www.scholastic.com/content/educators/en/classroom-funds/funds-marketing.html), a platform that Scholastic recently launched to help educators in communities around the country raise funds for books and resources for their students. Resources: Back to School, Back Together (https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/backtogether.html): SEL resources and expert insights from the Yale Child Study Center + Scholastic Collaborative to help educators and students heading back to the classroom. ClassroomsCount™ (https://www.scholastic.com/content/educators/en/classroom-funds/funds-marketing.html): Learn how educators can raise funds to purchase books and resources from Book Clubs, The Teacher Store, The Scholastic Store, and Scholastic Magazines+. A Lending Library With Love (https://lendinglibrarywithloveportal.force.com/s/our-story): Teacher Chrissy Casey, who is featured in this episode, helps promote a love of reading among kids of all ages in the Malvern, Pennsylvania, area. Bringing Books to Kids (https://www.dailylocal.com/local-news/educators-take-action-to-ensure-literacy-rises-among-malvern-area-children/article_5f5c5ee8-fed4-11eb-b720-93c77daf7ab0.html): Find out more about Casey's Book Mobile and her ClassroomsCount™ fundraiser. Special Thanks: Producer: Bridget Benjamin Associate producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan

History is more than dates and facts, it is filled with the story of those who survived them. Author Lauren Tarshis's best-selling series I Survived focuses on the story of a fictional young adult who survived major historical events. Her passion for writing and creating characters who are both relatable and historically accurate. To learn more about Lauren and her books you can visit her website or follow her on Twitter @laurentarshis or on Instagram @laurentarshis You can learn more about her books at scholastic.com Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast and on Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast Follow Jake on Instagram @jakethistlemusic and on his website at jakethistle.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes NY Times Bestselling Author Lauren Tarshis to the podcast. Joe and Lauren discuss her famous "I Survived" books, the importance of reading to and with your kids, as well as how to stay focused in these uncertain times. It's a great episode I know you'll enjoy! About Lauren Tarshis LAUREN TARSHIS' New York Times bestselling I Survived series (which has over 34 million copies in print!) tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. Lauren is also the Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, where she oversees more than 25 classroom magazines. In her more than 25 years with Scholastic, Lauren has helped transform the company's print magazines into the powerful learning tools they are today. In her current role, she is helping to expand the magazines' deep connection to American classrooms and ensure their vital role in providing teachers and students with an understanding of the contemporary world. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.   To quickly and easily leave a rating/review for this podcast please go to:  https://ratethispodcast.com/dtalkspodcast Thanks to Snuffy for this episode of the podcast! Snuffy is a clothing brand about empowering you to show your weird - unapologetically, with bravery and confidence. 10% of profit goes to LGBTQ+ organizations led by Trans* people of color. Shop online now at snuffy.co Also, thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team!  https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/

Lauren Tarshis remembers the responsibilities that fell to her on March 11, 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic was declared, and schools around the country began to shift to virtual learning. Lauren is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. The magazines, which reach more than 25 million students and their teachers, have been a staple in classrooms for more than a century. In this episode, Lauren tells host Suzanne McCabe how a talented team of writers, editors, designers, video producers, and IT experts have helped support educators and keep students engaged and learning this past year—even though many classrooms have been empty. Lauren is also the author of the best-selling I Survived book series, which recounts terrifying and thrilling stories from history through the eyes of a child who lived to tell the tale. Later in the episode, Scholastic Kid Reporter Siroos recounts his journalistic experiences during the pandemic. Siroos, who is 12 years old and lives in New York City, is a member of Scholastic Kids Press, a team of 45 young journalists from around the world who report “news for kids, by kids” on our websites and in our Classroom Magazines. Resources: From Fear to Hope (https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/030121/from-fear-to-hope.html#800L-900L): Author Lauren Tarshis tells young readers how the polio epidemic affected her grandmother's generation and finds similarities to the coronavirus pandemic. The Killer Flu of 1918 (https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/030121/from-fear-to-hope.html#800L-900L): Young readers learn about the powerful flu that claimed millions of lives and disrupted everyday life. Science World Magazine's COVID-19 News Hub (https://junior.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/100520/the-killer-flu-of-1918.html#990L): Young readers can get updates on the virus and vaccines here. NEW Storyworks' Immersive Read-Alouds https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/050121/the-lost-ship.html?share-audio=d20a3f771b4c52139b1fbb9f75f74eca#On%20Level: Filled with music and special sound effects, this audio feature brings students into the action of the story and boosts their reading and listening skills. Try it for free here (https://storyworks.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/050121/the-lost-ship.html?share-audio=d20a3f771b4c52139b1fbb9f75f74eca#On%20Level). Scholastic Classroom Magazines (https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/): Reserve your magazines for the fall now, and get free online access. Meet Lauren Tarshis (https://www.laurentarshis.com/): Learn more about Lauren and I Survived, her best-selling book series for kids. Scholastic Kids Press (https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/): Check out recent articles by our Scholastic Kid Reporters. If you know a 10- to 14-year-old with a nose for news, encourage them to apply to Kids Press. Applications must be received by June 1. Learn more here. Scholastic Kid Reporter Siroos Pasdar (https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/user/355): Read Siroos's news articles for our young readers. Special Thanks: Producer: Bridget Benjamin Associate producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl Coming Soon: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with author Kelly Yang and educator Don Vu Inside the music biz with authors Tami Charles and Lamar Giles

On Episode 140 of SSR, Alli and her guest circle back to Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairies series, this time for a discussion about the sixth installment, The Long Winter. This Newbery Honor winner tells the story of a particularly punishing winter season for the Ingalls family and feels oddly relatable to pandemic life in 2020 and 2021. Tune in for a frank conversation about the racist underpinnings of the Little House series and a closer exploration of The Long Winter, specifically. Lauren Tarshis is the New York Times bestselling author of the I Survived series, which has over 34 million copies in print. The latest installment — I Survived: The Nazi Invasion, 1944 — is now available for purchase. Follow Lauren on Instagram (@laurentarshis) and Twitter (@laurenTarshis).

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Scholastic Classroom Magazines.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The ongoing pandemic has led to record levels of anxiety and collective trauma in our schools. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is quickly emerging as one of the most powerful tools administrators have to revitalize their school communities. Listen to Pam Allyn, renowned author and educator, Lauren Tarshis, SVP and Editor-In-Chief of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, and Audra Wallace, Editorial Director of Scholastic News, as they discuss strategies and resources to help you seamlessly integrate SEL into your curriculum. They focus on managing anxiety, developing resilience and building deep relationships. This edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of all grade levels.Scholastic Classroom Magazines Combine print and digital resources to build knowledge, skills and excitement in any environment.

For the last episode highlighting books with Black authors and characters for Black History Month, Nicole shares some titles that are soon to be hot off the cataloging cart. She features a new historical fiction pick and gushes about her favorite YA series, plus a hot and spicy adult read. Tori focuses on some juvenile reads both fiction and nonfiction alike. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below: The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker, illustrated by Marcus Kwame Anderson; Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson; Big Monty and the Lunatic Lunch Lady by Matt Maxx; Big Monty and the Cyborg Substitute by Matt Maxx; Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace by Ashley Bryan; I Survived Series by Lauren Tarshis; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi; Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi; Rebel by Beverly Jenkins; Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri; Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison; The #Mindful App; Blackcoffeewithwhitefriends Instagram account; When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

New York Times best-selling author Lauren Tarshis joins us this week to discuss the graphic novel version of her book “I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944”. Scarlett and Lauren discuss the importance of comics to readers, how Lauren approaches major historical events, and how her series makes history more accessible to young readers.

Chris, Melanie, and Zack begin the show with a sober look at the events of Jan. 6, when a pro-President Donald Trump mob ransacked the Capitol and drove legislators from both chambers. In the ensuing chaos, four people lost their lives. How did this happen? And what can possibly be done to set things right? All three hosts agree that it begins with holding the enablers accountable. But, tragically, our political system today punishes those who stand on principle and facts, and rewards demagogues peddling falsehoods. With that out of the way, the three discuss Amb. (ret.) Michael McFaul’s analysis of the Cold War’s lessons for policy toward China. In the end, McFaul urges U.S. policymakers to adopt a “complicated, nuanced path” toward China, combining “sustained confrontation and cooperation, containment and engagement, [and] isolation and integration.” But can the United States actually execute such a sophisticated strategy? Or do American domestic politics drive us toward extremes and overreach? Shout outs for the Washington Football Team and a Twitter sensation who makes old pictures even more beautiful. Zack and Chris bash Trump and his Republican enablers. Links Michael McFaul, “Cold War Lessons and Fallacies for US-China Relations Today,” The Washington Quarterly, December 11, 2020 “Pentagon Insists US Military Will Only Interfere in Foreign Elections,” Duffle Blog, January 4, 2021 Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick, “More GOP Lawmakers Enlist in Trump Effort to Undo Biden Win,” Associated Press, January 2, 2021 Michael McFaul, "Xi Jinping is Not Stalin," Foreign Affairs, August 10, 2020 Lauren Tarshis, I Survived the Battle of D-Day, (Scholastic, 2019) Marina Amaral, Tweet, January 04, 2020 “Could China Seize and Occupy Taiwan Militarily?” Center for Strategic and International Studies, August 26, 2020 Amy Gardner and Paulina Firozi, “Here’s the full transcript and audio of the call between Trump and Raffensperger,” The Washington Post, January 5, 2021 Yuval Levin, “Failures of Leadership in a Populist Age,” National Review, January 4, 2021 Odd Arne Westad, “The Sources of Chinese Conduct: Are Washington and Beijing Fighting a New Cold War?” Foreign Affairs, (September/October 2019) "Abraham Lincoln’s Address Before the Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois," Libertarianism, January, 27, 1838  

Lauren Tarshis told Zibby that she didn't read a book until she was fourteen years old, which is an amazing part of Lauren's journey to becoming a New York Times best-selling author of dozens of books. Lauren’s I SURVIVED books are a terrific lesson in empathy - helping kids (and grown ups!) imagine what it's like to be in someone else's shoes when they're facing hardship.

Enjoy our presentation of I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis, published by Scholastic. Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle's house. Then the ocean waters rise and Ben and his family are swept away-and pulled apart-by a terrible tsunami. Now Ben is alone, stranded in a strange country a million miles from home. Can he fight hard enough to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 is recommended for readers aged 7 and up. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/ISurvived_ReviewsThis title is available as an ebook on Libby by Overdrive and as an audiobook on Hoopla. Libby eBook - http://bit.ly/ISurvived_LibbyEbookHoopla Audiobook - http://bit.ly/ISurvived_HooplaAudioPlease 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

We are focusing on focus and helping kids read independently in this episode - a sometimes overwhelming subject. If you have a wiggle-worm or reluctant reader in your life, this may be a helpful listen. This week we are joined by Kristen Berrett, an educator who has worked with non-profit youth mentoring organizations for many years. She is an avid reader (not surprising, as she is one of co-host Jill’s five sisters) who joined us to share her thoughts and years of experience working with children and teenagers from all sorts of backgrounds. In this episode we talk about: 1. How many parents and others who work with kids would love for said kids and teens to read more, but aren’t sure how to help them have the focus needed to read independently. “If we are talking about teaching a child the skill of being able to focus and read independently, just the same with any skill- practice makes perfect.” 2. Several things that Kristen has studied and researched that can affect a child’s ability to focus (and, by extension, their ability to read independently). Two main ones that she has focused on in her career are screen time and childhood trauma. “Even as I’m working from home today I have like 12 internet browsers open and I’m going back and forth between all of them and it’s not teaching anybody- kids or adults- how to focus on one thing.”  3. Things that Kristen has learned both through her research as well as through working with kids that can help children improve their ability to focus. 4. How meditation and mindfulness is a growing idea in schools, after-school programs and even families that can help kids “get their brain back into a place where they can focus.” “Even just a few minutes in nature every day can help a kid learn how to calm their mind and slow things down so that they can focus on other things during the rest of their lives.” 5. Some techniques that Kirsten has seen actually help kids improve the effects of childhood trauma, which can be a big factor in kids’ ability to focus. 6. The unique classroom experience Kristen had when she was teaching- elementary school physical education and high school leadership classes for Latinos and refugees-  and how she used books in her classes. “Because of the demographics of the classes I was teaching, we had a lot of conversations about race and about what that means, to be different from other people...and the book really opened up a lot of those conversations.” 7. Independent reading and young children, starting habits early and how audiobooks can play a role in that. 8. Research and resources Kirsten has used to build her knowledge base in this subject. We are so grateful to Kristen for taking the time to talk with us! More information about her, and some of the things we chatted about can be found in the following places: Books we mention in Focusing on Focus: Helping Kids Read Independently The Deepest Well Nadine Burke Harris Paul Tough, author Peaceful Piggie Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean Blue Willow by Doris Gates Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell We also mention: Better Screen Time - a great resource for helping you keep the tech in your home in check, no matter how old your children are. You may also be interested in our interview with Lauren Tarshis from Scholastic, Fighting The Decline By Nine.

In today's #MorningMeeting #DayFourteen we share #SomeGoodNews, a Robot Petting Zoo video from CodeJoyEdu, a Lauren Tarshis read aloud, Learning Creative Learning experience from MIT Media Lab and a drawing challenge with an interactive generative art tool called Silk.

Our host, Maddox, shares with us the tragedy that takes place in Barry’s home town of New Orleans. Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat as you read this book!

This is a podcast about a realistic fiction story.

We are joined this week by Lauren Tarshis to talk about her work with Scholastic’s Kids and Family Reading Report, specifically a section they call the “Decline by 9,” which is a trend Scholastic’s Report has noted where children’s interest in reading sharply drops around age nine.

Lauren Tarshis talks about the differences between non-fiction and historical fiction. Randy Evenson, a professional storyteller, chats about how to encourage children to tell their own stories. And Martin Fujiki and Bonnie Brinton discusses how to identify and help children with language impairments. Along with our interviews we’ll have storytime with a poetry reading, hear Ann Dee Ellis's personal writer's journey, and gather around the Librarians' Table to chat about scholarly communication.

Debut author, Amy Webb, talks about the importance of supporting those with disabilities. Lauren Tarshis discusses a new book in her series "I Survived." And professor, Duane Merrell, chats about scientific literacy. Along with our interviews we’ll have storytime with a reading of "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, hear from "Thinking Aloud" Host, Marcus Smith, and gather around the Librarians' Table to chat about multilingual books.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes bestselling author Lauren Tarshis to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss the success of her #ISurvived book series by Scholastic and the new book abut #DDay.  Get your copy of I SURVIVED: The Battle of D-Day, 1944 on Amazon.com here. 

Many people have been feeling weird about the return of Jussie Smollett to the show, "Empire", but reliable sources might say otherwise. Also, author Lauren Tarshis joins us to share about her New York Times Best-Selling "I Survived..." series of children's historical fiction and how each of her books takes a reader into the heart of history's most thrilling and terrifying events including: the sinking of the Titanic, the Shark Attacks of 1916, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and many more. Ami Wohrer also jumps onto the podcast to give a new message to Feminists.  You can follow everything that author Lauren Tarshis is up to at her website: https://www.laurentarshis.com/ Also, you can follow Amie Wohrer on Twitter @AmieWohrer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a grandparent, you know there is no greater fulfillment in life than to impart important values and share meaningful ideas with your grandchildren. And that’s where today’s guest comes in. Lauren Tarshis is the New York Times best selling author of the I SURVIVED series. These values driven books are actually character studies as they explore major moments in history through the eyes of children involved in the midst of wars and other life-changing events. She joins us to share all about her latest book I Survived The Battle of D-Day, 1944. If you are looking for a great way to share your ideals and important life lessons with the special boys and girls in your life, be sure to tune in for this one!

In our biennial Kids & Family Reading Report, we came across some findings that were a bit, well, concerning: At nine years old — usually when a child is in third grade — kids across the board report a significantly reduced interest in reading. Here are some of the stats: 57% of 8-year-olds said they read books for fun 5 to 7 days a week. But by age 9, that drops to a mere 35%. 40% of 8-year-olds say they love to read. By age 9, only 28% say that. We find similar decreases in the numbers around access to books (more 6- to 8-year-olds have a classroom library than 9- to 11-year-olds) and the presence of reading role models (more 6- to 8-year-olds say they have people in their lives who enjoy reading than 9- to 11-year-olds). Additionally, nearly half of 9-year-olds say they have trouble finding books they like.  What's causing the "decline by nine"? And what can we do about it? We talked with education and reading experts to find out. Additional resources: Read more about the findings from our Kids & Family Reading Report (and listen to past episodes around the importance of the read aloud and what kids are looking for in the books they read) Learn more about Scholastic Classroom Magazines Learn more about the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis Learn more about Scholastic Literacy Guests: Lauren Tarshis is the Senior Vice President and Editor-In-Chief/Publisher, Scholastic Classroom Magazines. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling series I Survived. Michael Haggen is the Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic Education. Jaime Vandergrift is a third grade teacher at Sara Harp Minter Elementary. Kristen Cruikshank is a third grade teacher at Lamar Consolidated ISD. Dr. Donyall Dickey is an author and consultant for Scholastic Literacy. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow

In our biennial Kids & Family Reading Report, we came across some findings that were a bit, well, concerning: At nine years old — usually when a child is in third grade — kids across the board report a significantly reduced interest in reading. Here are some of the stats: 57% of 8-year-olds said they read books for fun 5 to 7 days a week. But by age 9, that drops to a mere 35%. 40% of 8-year-olds say they love to read. By age 9, only 28% say that. We find similar decreases in the numbers around access to books (more 6- to 8-year-olds have a classroom library than 9- to 11-year-olds) and the presence of reading role models (more 6- to 8-year-olds say they have people in their lives who enjoy reading than 9- to 11-year-olds). Additionally, nearly half of 9-year-olds say they have trouble finding books they like.  What's causing the "decline by nine"? And what can we do about it? We talked with education and reading experts to find out. Additional resources: Read more about the findings from our Kids & Family Reading Report (and listen to past episodes around the importance of the read aloud and what kids are looking for in the books they read) Learn more about Scholastic Classroom Magazines Learn more about the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis Learn more about Scholastic Literacy Guests: Lauren Tarshis is the Senior Vice President and Editor-In-Chief/Publisher, Scholastic Classroom Magazines. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling series I Survived. Michael Haggen is the Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic Education. Jaime Vandergrift is a third grade teacher at Sara Harp Minter Elementary. Kristen Cruikshank is a third grade teacher at Lamar Consolidated ISD. Dr. Donyall Dickey is an author and consultant for Scholastic Literacy. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow

Scholastic surveys thousands of kids and their families across the U.S. biennially for our Kids & Family Reading Report, gaining special insight into the latest trends in children's reading habits. The second of three installments, Finding Their Story, focuses on what kids want in books and characters, the rising demand for diversity in children's books, and the importance of access to books. This week, you'll hear from four of our in-house experts — as well as some kids themselves! — about what the data tells us that kids and their families are looking for in the books they read. Additional resources: See all of the findings from the Kids & Family Reading Report: Finding Their Story Learn more about Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta Learn more about the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis Learn more about the Power of Story initiative and download the catalog See the full digital catalog on Edelweiss Read Lizette Serrano's blog post about Esperanza Rising  Guests: Lauren Tarshis is the Vice President and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. She's also the author of the bestselling I Survived series. Andrea Davis Pinkney is a Vice President, Executive Editor of Scholastic Trade books and an award-winning children's book author. Michael Haggen is the Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic. Lizette Serrano is the Executive Director of Educational Marketing and Event Strategy at Scholastic. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow, Mackenzie Cutruzzula, Suzanne McCabe

Scholastic surveys thousands of kids and their families across the U.S. biennially for our Kids & Family Reading Report, gaining special insight into the latest trends in children's reading habits. The second of three installments, Finding Their Story, focuses on what kids want in books and characters, the rising demand for diversity in children's books, and the importance of access to books. This week, you'll hear from four of our in-house experts — as well as some kids themselves! — about what the data tells us that kids and their families are looking for in the books they read. Additional resources: See all of the findings from the Kids & Family Reading Report: Finding Their Story Learn more about Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta Learn more about the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis Learn more about the Power of Story initiative and download the catalog See the full digital catalog on Edelweiss Read Lizette Serrano's blog post about Esperanza Rising  Guests: Lauren Tarshis is the Vice President and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. She's also the author of the bestselling I Survived series. Andrea Davis Pinkney is a Vice President, Executive Editor of Scholastic Trade books and an award-winning children's book author. Michael Haggen is the Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic. Lizette Serrano is the Executive Director of Educational Marketing and Event Strategy at Scholastic. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow, Mackenzie Cutruzzula, Suzanne McCabe

Intro Hi everyone and welcome to Books Between - a podcast for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who wants to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love.  I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a teacher, a mom, and battling a cold this afternoon! So if I sound a little...off - that is why! This is episode #68 and Today I’m answering some questions about trends in middle grade and sharing with you some fabulous 2019 titles to look forward to this year! Q&A - Trends in Middle Grade Fiction Last month, my husband asked me some questions about trends in middle grade fiction. He teaches a class at Seton Hall all about trends in genre fiction and wanted some input on middle grade. So I thought I would share my responses with you. And I would be very curious about what YOU would answer. What genres or subgenres do you believe are the hottest right now? Well, it’s a format and not a genre but graphic novel memoirs like Hey Kiddo, Real Friends, and Be Prepared are still really popular. And also graphic novel adaptations of classics (like Anne of Green Gables) and popular novels (like Wings of Fire or Percy Jackson).  And again, not genre, but I see more books that are based on the core experiences of the writer. Those novels that draw on the real-life backgrounds of the authors like Kelly Yang’s Front Desk, Tami Charles’ Like Vanessa, and Supriya Kellar’s Ahimsa.  They’re not memoirs but they are books rooted in a very personal experience. To authors, I’d say - take those things that make you unique, that make you a bit quirky, that set you apart from most other people - and write THAT story. Like Kelly Yang taking the experiences of her family coming from China and running motels to write Front Desk. Jarrett Krosoczka writing the critically acclaimed graphic novel memoir Hey Kiddo about his life living with his grandparents after his mom lost custody of him due to drug addiction. Crack that door open and invite us inside. What genres or subgenres do you believe are passé or overexposed? I don’t know…. I do wonder how long the unicorn and narwhal craze will last but that seems to live more in picture books than middle grade. Magical realism - or rather realistic fiction with a magical twist - doesn’t seem to be slowing down. You know - anything can be new and fresh with the right spin.  And also, authors from marginalized backgrounds are still underrepresented in just about every genre so those are stories that will likely have new points of view. I thought I was totally over zombie stories but Dread Nation popped up and whoa!!  I’ve never read a zombie story like THAT before!   If you had to predict, what genre or subgenre do you think is primed to be the next Big Thing in the next year or so? I would say stories about immigrants, refugees, and the unique experiences of marginalized groups (especially by #ownvoices authors) will continue to be popular. Over the last couple of years we’ve seen an explosion of critically acclaimed middle grade stories like Alan Gratz’s Refugee, Jacqueline Woodson’s Harbor Me, and Escape from Aleppo by N.H. Senzai among many more. We also have more and more books coming out that tell stories of police violence in developmentally appropriate ways like Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes and Blended by Sharon Draper.  I’m also really excited about a new crop of middle grade #MeToo stories on the horizon like So Done by Paula Chase and the upcoming Barbara Dee novel Maybe He Just Likes You.   Any comments about where you see genre fiction heading? In middle grade, like everywhere else,  #ownvoices books are still underrepresented  - everyone has a unique story to tell or a unique POV to offer.  EVERYONE. So my advice to authors, take the spark of your unique life experiences and let that burn throughout your story.  My advice to educators - scour those shelves to find a wider variety of books. Also - if you write for a YA/MG audience, librarians and educators are more and more eager to the ditch the old canon and form partnerships with authors. Look for opportunities like #KidsNeedMentors or reach out to your local schools and libraries.   Book Talk - Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2019   The last couple of episodes were all about looking back on some of the best that middle grade had to offer in 2018. (If you missed those, go check out episodes #66 and #67.)  But today is all about looking forward into the new year. Last year, when I did our Most Anticipated MG of 2018, I went chronologically by month. But this year I’m going about it a little differently and discussing the new releases by category.     First, we’ll chat about the new graphic novels coming up in 2019. And then we’ll talk about new releases from authors who debuted in 2018 and 2017 and see what they’re up to now. After that, I’ll give you a peek at some of the 2019 debut middle grade authors.  Then we’ll see what new books are coming out in favorite series and what sequels we have to look forward to. And finally, we’ll finish up with the 2019 releases from more established authors.   So, buckle up and get ready to add to your wish list. And remember - no need to go hunting for a pen and paper. You can find every book mentioned AND a picture of the available covers AND a link to pre-order them right on the Books Between post for this episode, #69, at MGBookVillage.com.  I’ve got your back, I know you’re busy, so it’s all right there for you. And as I’ve said before, I’ve come to really love pre-ordering - it helps out favorite authors and it’s like a little surprise to your future self.   Before we jump in, just remember that this is just a sampling of all the incredible books coming out this year. I’ll add some links to some other great resources in the show notes and on the website where you can find more complete listings of titles to browse through and the MGBookVillage website has a great release calendar so that’s one to bookmark for sure.   https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/111975.Middle_Grade_Novels_of_2019 http://novelnineteens.com/books/middle-grade-books https://mgbookvillage.org/2018releasedates/ http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2018/12/19-2019-middle-grade-books-to-have-on-your-radar/ https://www.readbrightly.com/middle-grade-books-2019/ https://www.bookish.com/articles/must-read-childrens-books-winter-2019/ http://www.popgoesthereader.com/target-audience-middle-grade/70-middle-grade-novels-i-cant-wait-to-read-in-2019/   Also - publication dates do occasionally change, so just be aware of that.   Alright, get your Goodreads tab open, or your library website pulled up, or your Amazon/Indiebound shopping cart ready, or ….. print out the show notes and bring it to your favorite local bookstore!   Alright - let’s get to it! The 2019 Graphic Novels This January, Lincoln Peirce, the author of Big Nate, has a new graphic/illustrated novel series set in the middle ages called Max and the Midknights that looks really, really cute. Also out on January 8th is Click by Kayla Miller - the story of 5th grader Olive who is having some trouble finding where she “clicks” in middle school. The sequel, called Camp, is being released this April so fans won’t have to wait long for the next one. A fantasy graphic novel that Mel Schuit recommended that I check out is The Chancellor and the Citadel by Maria Capelle Frantz so that’s on my radar now - and yours! Thank you, Mel! On January 29th another Hilo is coming our way! Hilo 5: Then Everything Went Wrong. And on that same day the 5th Bird & Squirrel is coming out called All Tangled Up. One graphic novel adaptation that has really piqued my interest is Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women by Rey Tercerio and illustrator Bre Indigo. The classic is reimagined as a blended family living in modern-day New York City. I don’t think I’ve ever hit “pre-order” faster and will be eagerly stalking my delivery person on February 5th for that one! My mailbox is going to be brimming on February 5th because I also HAD to preorder New Kid by Jerry Craft!  It’s about seventh grader Jordan Banks who loves drawing cartoons and dreams of going to art school. But his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school instead, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Looks amazing!!  90-Second Newbery was singing its praises on Twitter last night and said this about it: “The amazing graphic novel New Kid by @JerryCraft should definitely be on everyone's tbr list and it has a full-cast (and all-star cast) audiobook released at the same time….perfect for rich, nuanced convos abt race, class, identity, school systems, how we share books, code switching, starting new school, just so much!”   So, yeah… I’ll just wait here for a bit while you hit pause and go order that! We also get  the second Wings of Fire graphic novel, The Lost Heir, on February 26th AND the second Mr. Wolf’s Class book called Mystery Club. And a heads up that the graphic novel of The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Book 3) is out in October 2019. For those Minecraft fans in your life, this March we get another Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior graphic novel - Forging Destiny. And for older middle grade kids - maybe 11 or 12 and up -  look for the new graphic novel adaptations of The Iliad and The Odyssey this March as well. And fans of Terri Libenson’s Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzie will want to get their hands on Just Jaime - coming out May7th. There were lots of smiles among my students today when I told them that news! Bad Guys #9 - The Bad Guys in the Big Bad Wolf is out June 25th.  Perfect launch for a fun summer read. This August brings us Best Friends, the sequel to Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham’s Real Friends -  out on August 27th. And have you seen the cover? It’s Shannon at the top of a rollercoaster with this vibrant purple background. Love it, love it, love it! And Dog Man fans (like my daughter) will be psyched this August because we are getting Dog Man #7: For Whom the Ball Rolls! The seventh graphic novel adaptation of the Baby-sitters Club, Boy Crazy Stacey, illustrated by Gale Carrigan, will be out September 3rd. That’s one of those no-brainer preorders for my classroom library. Also - I was interested to hear that R.J. Palacio is publishing her first graphic novel Wonder story this fall called White Bird. This one is Julian’s grandmother’s story about her life as a young Jewish girl hidden away by a family in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. So be on the lookout for that one September 3rd as well. You want another don’t-even-have-to-think-about-it-just-preorder-it graphic novel? Guts - the long-awaited new Raina Telgemeier graphic memoir is out September 17th!! September also brings the latest from Tillie Walden - Are You Listening.  The peeks I’ve seen of that online look incredible, so that one is definitely on my radar this fall. And then….….. Drumroll please…… Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl!! Ahhhh!!  I knew it! That last page in Mighty Jack and the Goblin King was just too good not to be followed up with a joint adventure. Yay! Jen Wang -  author of last year’s hit, The Prince & the Dressmaker, has a new graphic novel coming out in September called  Stargazing. This one draws on her personal experiences and is the story of two friends - Moon and Christine. And this November we’ll get The Midwinter Witch - the third and final book in the trilogy that includes The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch. And - wow, I’m just going to start saving up now for September because the graphic novel adaptation of Kwame Alexander’s The Crossover is also coming out on September 24th!  It’s going to be a pancakes and ramen noodles for dinner kind of a month if I want to keep up with all these awesome books coming out!  (And I haven’t even gotten past the graphic novels!) And…. I think, maybe, possibly.. that Amulet #9 (the final one of the series) will be released late this year. But I can’t find much info on it. No title, no date, no synopsis - nada! So, I’m cautiously optimistic that it will arrive in 2019. Finally - another graphic novel to be on the lookout for later in 2019 is Twins by author Varian Johnson who you may know from The Parker Inheritance and illustrator Shannon Wright. The publication date isn’t yet announced, but apparently it’s about twin sisters struggling to figure out individual identities in middle school and it’s based on Johnson’s own childhood experiences as a twin. New Releases from 2017 / 2018 Debut Authors   Early February brings us the second in Anna Meriano’s Love, Sugar, Magic series called A Sprinkle of Spirits and oh is that cover gorgeous! And definitely snag a copy of the sequel to Jarrett Lerner’s EngiNerds - Revenge of the EngiNerds out on February 19th. It is EVEN FUNNIER than the first one. And that’s saying something! Another book I’m looking forward to is Jen Petro-Roy’s Good Enough - about a young girl with an eating disorder. Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta - the follow up to The Serpent’s Secret is out on February 26th. And the end of February also brings us Bone Hollow  by Skeleton Tree author Kim Ventrella. Also be on the lookout for The Hunt for the Mad Wolf’s Daughter by Diane Magras on March 5th. That sequel is getting rave reviews so it’s definitely one to add to your library. Alyson Gerber, author of Braced, will have a new novel out called Focused. It’s about a middle school girl who loves chess and has been recently diagnosed with ADHD. Definitely a book a lot of my students will be able to connect with! In the last week of April we get the sequel to Roshani Chokshi’s Aru Shah and the End of Time called Aru Shah and Song of Death This April brings us the second novel from Rebecca Donnelly called The Friendship Lie. One book I’m excited to dip into this spring is Up for Air by Laurie Morrison. You might know her from last year’s Every Shiny Thing. From the author of 2017’s The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora and 2018’s Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish comes Each Tiny Spark. This is Pablo Cartaya’s third MG novel and this one features a young girl, a father recently returned from deployment, and… welding. So look for that one in August. And The Cryptid Keeper, the sequel to Lija Fisher’s 2018 The Cryptid Catcher is out this August as is Melissa Sarno’s A Swirl of Ocean. In September comes the sequel to Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. It’s called Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus and follows Aven’s adventures as she heads into high school. At first I thought that might put it in the YA category, but from what I can tell, it’s still middle grade. This fall we’ll also be treated to Abby Cooper’s third novel - Friend or Fiction. Just like Sticks and Stones and Bubbles, this one is also magical realism. It’s about a girl named Jade. In the pages of her notebook, she writes all about Zoe--the most amazing best friend anyone could dream of. But when pretend Zoe appears in real life thanks to a magical experiment gone right, Jade isn't so sure if she likes sharing her imaginary friend with the real world.   Another treat in store for you this fall is the third novel by Elly Swartz - Give and Take. This book is about 12 year-old Maggie whose grandmother’s recent death has triggered her to start hoarding things under her bed. 2019 Debut Authors   So - I’ll just say right now that I could have had an ENTIRE show just dedicated to the amazing middle grade debuts coming our way this year but at some point, I had to cut myself off.  So - I’ll include a link to the Novel19s website where you find many more middle grade debuts and discover some of your new favorite authors.   The Whisperers is Greg Howard’s middle grade debut and one that has really caught my eye. Just listen to this description: “Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical fairies that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Riley has a lot of wishes. He wishes bullies at school would stop picking on him. He wishes Dylan, his 8th grade crush, liked him, and Riley wishes he would stop wetting the bed. But most of all, Riley wishes for his mom to come back home.” Oooo…. This one is out January 15th. If you are looking for a new book for younger middle grade readers - something along the lines of Ramona Quimby or Stella Diaz - check out Meena Meets Her Match by Karla Manternatch. One book that keeps popping up into my radar is the middle grade debut of Padma Venkatraman called The Bridge Home about four children who discover strength and grit and family while dealing with homelessness. That one comes out Feb 5th so be on the lookout for that one. Another debut that I have been dying to read is The Simple Art of Flying by Cory Leonardo!  Let me just read you the teaser: “Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He’d like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by twelve-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land.”  My step-mother had parrots when I was growing up, so this one in particular I really am interested in reading! So I’ll be checking my mailbox for that one on February 12th. Another debut I am excited to read this year is Joshua Levy’s Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy! Since one of my goals this year is to introduce my students to more science fiction, a story about a school on a spaceship orbiting Jupiter would be perfect! On March 12 we get Lisa Moore Ramée’s debut A Good Kind of Trouble about a girl who just wants to follow the rules. And sometime this spring we get rather the opposite in Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz. This one is about a “bully” who ends up living with her aunt who is a nun and tries to turn over a new leaf. This March is the debut of Julia Nobel with The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane about a girl who gets shipped off to a British boarding school and finds a box of medallions that might just be connected to the disappearance of her father. A graphic novel debut coming in March that looks fabulous is Red Panda & Moon Bear by Jarod Roselló. It’s about two Latinx kids who defend their neighborhood from threats both natural and supernatural. And in late April is the first book in a new MG detective series called Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna Holyoak and a time-traveling action adventure that will transport readers to ancient Egypt called Jagger Jones & the Mummy’s Ankh by Malayna Evans. Hurricane Season by debut author Nicole Melleby comes out May 7th and oh how do I want to read this novel!  On a recent #MGLitChat focused on the 2019 debut authors, the moderator asked, “What do you hope young readers take away from your book?”  And Nicole Melleby said the following, “ I want them to take away that they’re not alone, that they’re seen, that mental illness is hard but manageable, and that love may have its limits, but help comes in all shapes and sizes. Also that Van Gogh was a brilliant man.”  After reading Vincent & Theo last summer - uhhh…. gimme that book!! Another great middle grade debut to look for on May 7th is Just South of Home by Karen Stong which is described as Blackish meets Goosebumps. The story follows a rule-abiding girl who must team up with her trouble making cousin, goofy younger brother, and his best friend to unravel a mysterious haunting in their tiny Southern town. Also coming this spring is a book that I immediately knew I wanted to read. It’s called Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos. (So, I was pretty much ALREADY sold by the Bowie reference.) The book follows Nova, an autistic, nonverbal, space-obsessed 12-year-old who is awaiting the Challenger shuttle launch and the return of her big sister, Bridget, as she struggles to be understood by her new foster family.  I was a 4th grader when The Challenger Disaster happened and vividly remember watching it happen live on tv, so I am really interested to see how that plays out in this book. Another debut to look for early this summer is All of Me by Chris Baron - a novel in verse about a 13 year old boy who is dealing with a big move, struggles in his parents’ marriage, and his own body image issues. So… if you are a close listener, you have probably figured out that I’m a sucker for books involving baking or cooking.  Maybe that’s why Midsummer’s Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca just leapt out at me when I stumbled across it last month. This is a contemporary-fantasy retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream about an 11 year old Indian American girl whose father is a food writer and whose mother is a successful businesswoman. But when she adds some rather…. unusual (and maybe magical?) ingredients to her baking, things get out of hand. So look for that one on June 4th. And if your kids are looking for a fun spooky read this summer, Ollie Oxley and the Ghost comes out on June 18th and looks really cute. It’s about a boy who moves to California and ends up becoming friends with a ghost from the Gold Rush era. Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega is another paranormal middle grade coming this September and it’s described as Coco meets Stranger Things. So, uh… yeah...gimme that for sure! Also coming out this September is The Light in the Lake by Sarah Baughman - a book about a young girl who finds herself caught between her love of science and her late twin brother's belief in magic. Sequels and Favorite Series This January 29th we’re getting two awesome books: a 4th in the Crime Biters series - Fangs for Everything AND I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis.  And watching out for another I Survived book in September called I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919. Also in 2019 we are getting not one but TWO new Babysitting Nightmares books! The Phantom Hour this January 29th and The Twilight Curse on August 20th. February 5th brings another Stick Dog book - Stick Dog Gets the Tacos AND the third Frazzled book by Booki Vivat! This one is called Minor Incidents and Absolute Uncertainties. I just love her titles! In late February kids will be getting book 4 in the DC Comics Secret Hero Society - Science Fair Crisis! Lion Down by Stuart Gibb is out on February 26th. The second in his FunJungle series and the follow up to Panda-monium.) In March comes book five in The School for Good & Evil series: A Crystal of Time , a new Emily Windsnap novel called Emily Windsnap and The Pirate Prince, and another in the Fairy Tale Reform School series called Wished. In March we also get a seventh Jedi Academy Book called Revenge of the Sis. This one starts a new storyline and is written by Amy Ignatow with Jarret Krosoczka illustrating. And an as yet untitled 8th Jedi Academy novel is scheduled for September 2019. AND I’m really excited for the third BAT book: Bat and the End of Everything by Elana K. Arnold.  My daughter’s 4th grade class read the first book and they - of course! - fell hard for this series! Jeff Kinney fans will be excited about Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid - a book told from Rowley’s point of view that is out this April. And that month also brings us another Unicorn Rescue Society novel - The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande. And my 9 year old is going to be thrilled when I tell her that Katherine Applegate’s sequel to The Endling is coming out May 7th. It’s called Endling: The First and is already in my cart. The second book in Laura Ruby’s York series - The Clockwork Ghost is also headed our way this May and so is Another Fenway & Hattie book - In the Wild! Natalie Lloyd’s sequel to The Problim Children - Carnival Catastrophe is due to be out June 25th. And not quite a sequel but more of a spin-off, is Dough Boys by Paula Chase - author of 2018’s So Done. Characters Simp and Rollie are the leads in this novel told in two voices. Also - Karina Yan Glaser’s third Vanderbeekers novel is coming this September - The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue! And finally - just announced this morning - is Kate DiCamillo’s new novel coming September 24th - Beverly, Right Here. And if you guessed that this is the Beverly from Raymie Nightingale - then you are correct!  So now each of the three girls will have their own novel. By the way - if you haven’t seen it yet, the cover by Amy June Bates is stunning!!     2019 New Releases from Established Authors   First up here is the book I am devouring right now - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart which just came out on January 8th. And oh…. does this book live up to its hype! Brace yourself to hear lots more about this one later! Also out this January is a book my friend Sandy has been raving about - The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, U.S.A by Coretta Scott King honor nominee Brenda Woods. So I definitely need to add that one to my TBR list. This January readers will get a new Gordon Korman novel - Unteachables AND a new Andrew Clements novel - The Friendship War. January also brings us the first book in the really incredible Rick Riordan Presents Imprint - Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee. This is a space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits. (By the way - if you have kids who love Rick Riordan’s novels or who love adventure books with a dash of humor and myth - then check out his Imprint site. I’ll include a link in the show notes so you can check them all out. From those lucky enough to read advanced copies, I haven’t heard anything but praise.) Pink Hair and Other Terrible Ideas by Andrea Pyros is one to watch out for this February. And another upper middle grade February release that caught my attention is a joint novel told in letters by Counting by 7s author Holly Goldberg Sloan and The Interestings author Meg Wolitzer. It’s called To Night Owl from Dogfish and it’s about two very different 12 year-old girls named Averie and Bett who are sent off to the same sleepaway camp in order to bond after their single dads fall in love with each other. February also bring us another novel by Anne Urso (author of the critically acclaimed The Real Boy) This novel, The Lost Girl, is about identical twins Lark and Iris.   On March 5th we get another Lisa Graff novel called Far Away about a girl, CJ, whose aunt is a psychic medium who claims that she carries messages from the dead. And I’m really psyched for We’re Not From Here by Tapper Twins author Geoff Rodkey. This novel is also out March 5th and is about refugees from planet Earth who need to find a new home on a faraway planet. I had the opportunity to read an ARC of this one and it’s quirky and hilarious… and timely. Definitely add this one to your pre orders. March also brings us another Rick Riordan Present’s book called Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez. I’ve been hearing lots of great buzz about this one, so I’ll definitely need to pre-order a copy. On March 19th we get a new Kevin Henkes novel called Sweeping Up the Heart and this one is the story of the spring break that changes seventh-grader Amelia Albright’s life forever. In late March Natalie Lloyd fans will be treated to Over the Moon - a story about twelve-year-old Mallie who lives in a mining town where boys leave school at 12 to work in the mines, and girls leave to work as servants for the wealthy. But of course with that quintessentially Lloyd magic interwoven. And another Cynthia Lord book is coming out this March! She is the author of Rules and A Handful of Stars. This one is titled Because of the Rabbit and is about a young girl who starts public school for the first time after being homeschooled. Where the Heart Is by Jo Knowles is coming out April 2nd and a really interesting looking book called Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway will be released April 16th. It’s about a girl who has to save her aunt’s pie shop. I think this one would be  a winner for kids who enjoy shows like The Great British Baking Show. In early May, we get to read Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s next novel, Shouting at the Rain about a girl named Delsie who lives with her grandmother, loves tracking weather, and who starts to wish for a more “regular” family and life. You can’t go wrong with the author of Fish in a Tree and One for the Murphys so… just pop this one in your cart now! And another novel that is getting all kinds of early buzz is the latest from K.A. Reynolds called Spinner of Dreams. It’s being called “inventive, empathetic, and strange in all the best ways.”  Plus - it has a really otherworldly cover that I just want to stare at... And finally - I know you all have heard me rave about this one before - but Barbara Dee’s Maybe He Just Likes You is going to be AMAZING!  My students and I got the chance to read the first chapter and we were all already hooked. But let me give you a little taste from the teaser: “For seventh grader Mila, it starts with an unwanted hug on the school blacktop. The next day, it’s another hug. A smirk. Comments. It all feels…weird. According to her friend Zara, Mila is being immature, overreacting. Doesn’t she know what flirting looks like? They don’t understand why Mila is making such a big deal about the boys’ attention. When Mila is finally pushed too far, she realizes she can’t battle this on her own–and finds help in some unexpected places.” I can’t WAIT!!   Phew!!  Alright - I am both energized and - I gotta be honest - a little daunted! But - I am reminding myself and I hope you’ll remember too that it’s not about a mad dash to read all of these books. But to give you a taste of what’s to come so you can match readers with books they might like and get them excited about new releases.   I hope you have a wonderful year reading and I would love to know - what are the books that you and your students are most looking forward to in 2019?   You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or jump into the conversation on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between.      Closing   Thank you so much for joining me this week.  You can find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show at MGBookVillage.org.   And, if you have an extra minute this week, reviews on iTunes or Stitcher are much appreciated.   Books Between is a proud member of the Lady Pod Squad and the Education Podcast Network. This network features podcasts for educators, created by educators. For more great content visit edupodcastnetwork.com   Talk with you soon!  Bye!  

Students across the U.S. have shown the power and importance of news articles in the classroom. Moved by the resilience of their peers and a desire to help, kids—supported by their teachers—have developed student-led activism initiatives to raise awareness and funding for the causes they've read about in Scholastic Classroom Magazines such as Storyworks® for grades 4–6 and Scholastic Scope® for grades 6–8. This week, we're talking with Lauren Tarshis, editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, and Kristin Lewis, editorial director of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about how they craft the stories that inspire students to become changemakers.  We'll also hear from a third grade teacher in Cleveland, OH, about how her Scholastic News readers have made a real difference at their school with anti-bullying and recycling efforts. Additional resources: Sign up for a free trial of Scholastic Classroom Magazines Read the Scope article "Thirst" that inspired students to raise money to build clean-water wells Read the Storyworks article “Two Miles for a Drink of Water,” which shared Natalia's story with younger readers Read the Storyworks article "Deadliest Animal" that inspired students to raise money for mosquito nets Read the Scope article "Can She be Saved" that inspired students to adopt an elephant Guests Lauren Tarshis is the senior vice president and editor-in-chief/publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. She's also the author of the bestselling I Survived series. Kristin Lewis is the editorial director of Scholastic Classroom Magazines and the editor of Scholastic Scope  Robin Allen-Palmore is a third grade teacher at Bolton Elementary School in Cleveland, OH.

Students across the U.S. have shown the power and importance of news articles in the classroom. Moved by the resilience of their peers and a desire to help, kids—supported by their teachers—have developed student-led activism initiatives to raise awareness and funding for the causes they’ve read about in Scholastic Classroom Magazines such as Storyworks® for grades 4–6 and Scholastic Scope® for grades 6–8. This week, we're talking with Lauren Tarshis, editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, and Kristin Lewis, editorial director of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about how they craft the stories that inspire students to become changemakers.  We'll also hear from a third grade teacher in Cleveland, OH, about how her Scholastic News readers have made a real difference at their school with anti-bullying and recycling efforts. Additional resources: Sign up for a free trial of Scholastic Classroom Magazines Read the Scope article "Thirst" that inspired students to raise money to build clean-water wells Read the Storyworks article “Two Miles for a Drink of Water,” which shared Natalia's story with younger readers Read the Storyworks article "Deadliest Animal" that inspired students to raise money for mosquito nets Read the Scope article "Can She be Saved" that inspired students to adopt an elephant Guests Lauren Tarshis is the senior vice president and editor-in-chief/publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. She's also the author of the bestselling I Survived series. Kristin Lewis is the editorial director of Scholastic Classroom Magazines and the editor of Scholastic Scope  Robin Allen-Palmore is a third grade teacher at Bolton Elementary School in Cleveland, OH. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan Produced by Emily Morrow

I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis

Ryan, from Ms Nagle's 2nd grade class, shares his thoughts on the "I Survived" book series by Lauren Tarshis. These books are very informative!

Ezra, from Ms. Nagle's 2nd grade class, shares his love for the "I Survived" book series, by Lauren Tarshis. He's learned so much, he wants to read them all!

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis

New York Times bestselling children's author Lauren Tarshis presented by Carmichael's KidsChildren's author Lauren Tarshis is the New York Times bestselling author of the I Survived series. These fast-paced historical fiction books for kids in grades 3 to 5 focus on a historical disaster from the perspective of a boy or girl who lived to tell the tale. Join her for a discussion of the latest book in the series Tornado Terror: True Tornado Survival Stories and Amazing Facts from History and Today.

New York Times bestselling children's author Lauren Tarshis presented by Carmichael's KidsChildren's author Lauren Tarshis is the New York Times bestselling author of the I Survived series. These fast-paced historical fiction books for kids in grades 3 to 5 focus on a historical disaster from the perspective of a boy or girl who lived to tell the tale. Join her for a discussion of the latest book in the series Tornado Terror: True Tornado Survival Stories and Amazing Facts from History and Today.

Memorial Day is a time of reflection and patriotism. But we recognize that it can sometimes be challenging to explain what we're celebrating — and the realities of war — to children. In this episode, we talk with authors C. Alexander London (Dog Tags and Tides of War series), Kate Messner (Rolling Thunder), and Lauren Tarshis (I Survived series) who share with us why and how they write about war for their young readers. Additional Resources: Scholastic's Guide to Teaching and Talking About War Books With Children and Teens More about C. Alexander London and his Dog Tags and Tides of War series More about Kate Messner and Rolling Thunder  More about Lauren Tarshis and the I Survived series Lauren is a return guest to our podcast! Listen to our first episode with her — all about Storyworks and the I Survived series — here Guests: C. Alexander London has written books for children, teens, even a few grown ups. He’s the author of The Wild Ones series, Dog Tags and Tides of War series, as well as the Accidental Adventures and two titles in The 39 Clues series for young readers. He has also written books like One Day the Soldiers Came: Voices of Children in War for older readers. When he is not writing books, he can usually be found wandering around Philadelphia talking to his dog. For more information, visit: www.calexanderlondon.com. Kate Messner is the author of The Seventh Wish; All the Answers; The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z., winner of the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award for Older Readers; Capture the Flag, an SCBWI Crystal Kite Award winner; Hide and Seek; Manhunt; and the Ranger in Time and Marty McGuire chapter book series. A former middle-school English teacher, Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family. Visit her online at katemessner.com. Lauren Tarshis’s acclaimed and bestselling I Survived series, which has more than 23 million copies in print to date, tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and comprehensive research to topics such as the sinking of the Titanic, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In addition to being an author, Lauren is the editor of Storyworks, an acclaimed national language arts classroom magazine for grades 4-6 and the newly-launched Storyworks Jr. for grade 3. She lives in Westport, Connecticut, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Scholastic Reads recently celebrated its first anniversary, and we wanted to mark the occasion by sharing some of our favorite moments from the last year! In this short episode, we'll hear clips from Lauren Tarshis (I Survived series), Sonia Manzano (Becoming Maria), Edwidge Danticat (Untwine), Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants series), Ann M. Martin (The Baby-sitters Club series), Arthur A. Levine (publisher and editor), David Levithan (author and editor), Cheryl Klein (editor), and Pam Muñoz Ryan (Esperanza Rising). Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or visit scholasticreads.com to listen to all of our episodes! Links to the full episodes for each clip are below. Lauren Tarshis: Episode #19, "Stories of Survival with Lauren Tarshis" Sonia Manzano: Episode #8, "Sonia Manzano: Shaping a Life Story" Edwidge Danticat: Episode #18, "Edwidge Danticat: Beating the Darkness" Dav Pilkey: Episode #29, "Dav Pilkey: Using Humor to Get Kids Reading" Ann M. Martin: Episode #20, "The Baby-sitters Club Turns 30" Arthur A. Levine: Episode #16, "We Have Diverse Books" David Levithan: Episode #17, "Drag Teen with Jeffery Self" Cheryl Klein: Episode #1, "The Magic of Harry Potter" Pam Muñoz Ryan: Episode #27, "Pam Muñoz Ryan: Getting Readers to Turn the Page" Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Scholastic Reads recently celebrated its first anniversary, and we wanted to mark the occasion by sharing some of our favorite moments from the last year! In this short episode, we'll hear clips from Lauren Tarshis (I Survived series), Sonia Manzano (Becoming Maria), Edwidge Danticat (Untwine), Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants series), Ann M. Martin (The Baby-sitters Club series), Arthur A. Levine (publisher and editor), David Levithan (author and editor), Cheryl Klein (editor), and Pam Muñoz Ryan (Esperanza Rising). Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or visit scholasticreads.com to listen to all of our episodes! Links to the full episodes for each clip are below. Lauren Tarshis: Episode #19, "Stories of Survival with Lauren Tarshis" Sonia Manzano: Episode #8, "Sonia Manzano: Shaping a Life Story" Edwidge Danticat: Episode #18, "Edwidge Danticat: Beating the Darkness" Dav Pilkey: Episode #29, "Dav Pilkey: Using Humor to Get Kids Reading" Ann M. Martin: Episode #20, "The Baby-sitters Club Turns 30" Arthur A. Levine: Episode #16, "We Have Diverse Books" David Levithan: Episode #17, "Drag Teen with Jeffery Self" Cheryl Klein: Episode #1, "The Magic of Harry Potter" Pam Muñoz Ryan: Episode #27, "Pam Muñoz Ryan: Getting Readers to Turn the Page" Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how reading and writing and books can help us make sense of tragedy. We are calling it “Books Help Teach Us How to Live.” Thank you for very much for listening to Part 3: ‘Hope.” Show notes The Posts It s a Wide World, by Donalyn Miller Before and After 9/11, by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Memory of Things:  On a Stark Anniversary, Connecting Students to their History through Story, by Gae Polisner The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Fiction Eleven  by Tom Rogers. (MG) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis. (MG) The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner. (YA) Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. (MG) Shooting Kabul  by N.H. Senzai. (YA) Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. (MG) Nonfiction 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. (PB/ALL AGES) The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon. (GN/YA/AD) America is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown (GN/MG/YA) Fireboat: The Heroic Adventure of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. (PB/ER) The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. (PB/ALL AGES) With Their Eyes edited by Annie Thoms. (YA) (GN: graphic novel, PB: picture book, ER: early reader, MG: middle grade, YA: young adult, AD: adult) The post Books Help Teach Us How to Live, Part 3: Hope. The Nerdy Bookcast Launch Special appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.

Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how reading and writing and books can help us make sense of tragedy. We are calling it “Books Help Teach Us How to Live.” Thank you for very much for listening to Part 1: “Memory.” Show notes The Posts It s a Wide World, by Donalyn Miller Before and After 9/11, by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Memory of Things:  On a Stark Anniversary, Connecting Students to their History through Story, by Gae Polisner The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Fiction Eleven  by Tom Rogers. (MG) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis. (MG) The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner. (YA) Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. (MG) Shooting Kabul  by N.H. Senzai. (YA) Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. (MG) Nonfiction 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. (PB/ALL AGES) The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon. (GN/YA/AD) America is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown (GN/MG/YA) Fireboat: The Heroic Adventure of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. (PB/ER) The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. (PB/ALL AGES) With Their Eyes edited by Annie Thoms. (YA) (GN: graphic novel, PB: picture book, ER: early reader, MG: middle grade, YA: young adult, AD: adult) The post Books Help Teach Us How to Live, Part 1: Memory. The Nerdy Bookcast Launch Special appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.

Welcome to the launch special of the Nerdy Bookcast. Today, on the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we have a generation of students who have no living memory of the events that happened that day. And we have a generation of teachers who do. So we are launching our podcast with a 3-part series about how reading and writing and books can help us make sense of tragedy. We are calling it “Books Help Teach Us How to Live.” Thank you for very much for listening to Part 2: “Community and Empathy.” Show notes The Posts It s a Wide World, by Donalyn Miller Before and After 9/11, by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Memory of Things:  On a Stark Anniversary, Connecting Students to their History through Story, by Gae Polisner The posts you hear on The Nerdy Bookcast originally appeared on The Nerdy Bookclub. The book talks Fiction Eleven  by Tom Rogers. (MG) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Lauren Tarshis. (MG) The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner. (YA) Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. (MG) Shooting Kabul  by N.H. Senzai. (YA) Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. (MG) Nonfiction 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah; illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez. (PB/ALL AGES) The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon. (GN/YA/AD) America is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown (GN/MG/YA) Fireboat: The Heroic Adventure of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. (PB/ER) The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein. (PB/ALL AGES) With Their Eyes edited by Annie Thoms. (YA) (GN: graphic novel, PB: picture book, ER: early reader, MG: middle grade, YA: young adult, AD: adult) The post Books Help Teach Us How to Live, Part 2: Community and Empathy. The Nerdy Bookcast Launch Special appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions.

Lauren Tarshis, author of the bestselling I Survived series, explains why her stories of survival resonate so deeply with young readers. Her thrilling tales about such momentous events as the sinking of the Titanic and the bombing of Pearl Harbor allow her fictionalized characters to confront life-or-death challenges. Lauren also dons her editor's hat to talk about Storyworks Jr., Scholastic's new English Language Arts magazine for third graders. Guest: Lauren Tarshis's I Survived series has sold more than 21 million copies. The fictionalized tales take characters on harrowing journeys, where they must draw on their smarts and resilience. In her work, Lauren has brought to life such events as the Joplin tornado, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and, most recently, one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in U.S. history—I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980. Lauren is also the editor of Scholastic Storyworks and Storyworks Jr. magazines and the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree and Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love. She can be found online at laurentarshis.com. Follow her on Twitter @laurenTarshis.  Additional resources:  Browse the I Survived Series and read excerpts from each book here. Learn more about Storyworks Jr., Scholastic's new magazine for third graders, here. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer Photo credit: David Dreyfuss

Lauren Tarshis, author of the bestselling I Survived series, explains why her stories of survival resonate so deeply with young readers. Her thrilling tales about such momentous events as the sinking of the Titanic and the bombing of Pearl Harbor allow her fictionalized characters to confront life-or-death challenges. Lauren also dons her editor’s hat to talk about Storyworks Jr., Scholastic's new English Language Arts magazine for third graders. Guest: Lauren Tarshis’s I Survived series has sold more than 21 million copies. The fictionalized tales take characters on harrowing journeys, where they must draw on their smarts and resilience. In her work, Lauren has brought to life such events as the Joplin tornado, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and, most recently, one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in U.S. history—I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980. Lauren is also the editor of Scholastic Storyworks and Storyworks Jr. magazines and the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree and Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love. She can be found online at laurentarshis.com. Follow her on Twitter @laurenTarshis.  Additional resources:  Browse the I Survived Series and read excerpts from each book here. Learn more about Storyworks Jr., Scholastic’s new magazine for third graders, here. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer Photo credit: David Dreyfuss

My son introduced me to this Lauren Tarshis sharing with me one of his books, specially her "I Survived" and Storyworks series. When I investigated her and her writing I could see she would be a great guest loving her books and their subjects. She had to cancel our previous bookings owing to family issues but I am glad I have her back for another visit I am really looking forward to chatting to this great children's author

My son intriduced me to this author sharing with me one of his books, specially her "I Survived" and Storyworks series. When I investigated her and her writing I could see she would be a great guest loving her books and their subjects.   Ao you can guess I am really looking forward to chatting to this children's author