Podcasts about little brown books

Today's guest exemplifies perseverance; and not just with his music but with this podcast. There were a few technical issues which have, hopefully, been overcome with clever editing. Welcome the one and only Robyn Hitchcock. He's written a memoir about his life in 1967. In fact, it's called 1967, How I Got There And Why I Never Left. It's a very unique take on a memoir that works so well. But before we hit on the book, Robyn helps me set things up by going over his life BEFORE 1967. He also talks about things that happened AFTER 1967, like forming The Soft Boys and why they broke up and then reunited at one of Matthew Seligman's parties.  Robyn talks about his solo career, why he went solo in the first place, and why he considers himself the reverse of an innovator. We also discuss some of the unique aspects of his solo work; like teaming up with Grant Lee Phillips, doing a film project with the late, great Jonathan Demme, and after decades of being a singer/songwriter, releasing an album that is entirely instrumental. Once we do get into the book, itself, there are even more amazing stories, like discovering Bob Dylan, learning a bit about guitar, and attending The Happening with Brian Eno. Did you know Eno was the app, developed in 1967? That's a science fact.  Another science fact is how good his memoir is. So go grab it from Akashic Books, Little Brown Books, or wherever you buy books these days. Follow Robyn @robynhitchcockofficial on Instagram & @robynhitchcock on X. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on both. Grab merch at performanceanx.threadless.com. Contribute to our coffee fund at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Let's take a trip back to 1967 with Robyn Hitchcock and maybe we won't leave either on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest exemplifies perseverance; and not just with his music but with this podcast. There were a few technical issues which have, hopefully, been overcome with clever editing. Welcome the one and only Robyn Hitchcock. He's written a memoir about his life in 1967. In fact, it's called 1967, How I Got There And Why I Never Left. It's a very unique take on a memoir that works so well. But before we hit on the book, Robyn helps me set things up by going over his life BEFORE 1967. He also talks about things that happened AFTER 1967, like forming The Soft Boys and why they broke up and then reunited at one of Matthew Seligman's parties.  Robyn talks about his solo career, why he went solo in the first place, and why he considers himself the reverse of an innovator. We also discuss some of the unique aspects of his solo work; like teaming up with Grant Lee Phillips, doing a film project with the late, great Jonathan Demme, and after decades of being a singer/songwriter, releasing an album that is entirely instrumental. Once we do get into the book, itself, there are even more amazing stories, like discovering Bob Dylan, learning a bit about guitar, and attending The Happening with Brian Eno. Did you know Eno was the app, developed in 1967? That's a science fact.  Another science fact is how good his memoir is. So go grab it from Akashic Books, Little Brown Books, or wherever you buy books these days. Follow Robyn @robynhitchcockofficial on Instagram & @robynhitchcock on X. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on both. Grab merch at performanceanx.threadless.com. Contribute to our coffee fund at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Let's take a trip back to 1967 with Robyn Hitchcock and maybe we won't leave either on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin joins New Books Network to talk about her new, groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, she shares the magical tales and historical roots of these well-loved dishes in Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books, 2023). From the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza to a look at how wonton soup represents the creation of the world, Grace Lin offers up a mix of insights and folklore. Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. Her book brings you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at Vittlesvamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin joins New Books Network to talk about her new, groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, she shares the magical tales and historical roots of these well-loved dishes in Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books, 2023). From the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza to a look at how wonton soup represents the creation of the world, Grace Lin offers up a mix of insights and folklore. Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. Her book brings you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at Vittlesvamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-american-studies

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin joins New Books Network to talk about her new, groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, she shares the magical tales and historical roots of these well-loved dishes in Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books, 2023). From the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza to a look at how wonton soup represents the creation of the world, Grace Lin offers up a mix of insights and folklore. Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. Her book brings you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at Vittlesvamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin joins New Books Network to talk about her new, groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, she shares the magical tales and historical roots of these well-loved dishes in Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books, 2023). From the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza to a look at how wonton soup represents the creation of the world, Grace Lin offers up a mix of insights and folklore. Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. Her book brings you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at Vittlesvamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin joins New Books Network to talk about her new, groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, she shares the magical tales and historical roots of these well-loved dishes in Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books, 2023). From the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza to a look at how wonton soup represents the creation of the world, Grace Lin offers up a mix of insights and folklore. Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. Her book brings you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at Vittlesvamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin joins New Books Network to talk about her new, groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, she shares the magical tales and historical roots of these well-loved dishes in Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods (Little, Brown Books, 2023). From the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza to a look at how wonton soup represents the creation of the world, Grace Lin offers up a mix of insights and folklore. Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. Her book brings you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Interview by Laura Goldberg, longtime food blogger at Vittlesvamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

I read Grace Lin's The Ugly Vegetables to my kids when they were little, and it quickly became one of our favorites, for so many reasons. It was an honor to speak with her over Zoom last week and I'm happy to bring you this episode! Her latest book, available September 12, 2023, is called Chinese Menu, and it is fantastic!  It is a collection of about 40 American Chinese dishes. Classics like Chop Suey, General Tso's Chicken, Broccoli Beef, etc.  Grace weaves the history behind the dishes, with legends, stories, and amazing art.  It's NOT just for kids, I'm thoroughly enjoying it! You can meet Grace in person if you live in Seattle (9/11), San Francisco (9/12), Oakland (9/13), Berkeley (9/14), or Pasadena (9/15).  Details are here: https://gracelin.com/news-events/    You can also get details and lots more stories from Grace at her Instagram account @pacylin Thank you so much to Grace for speaking with me!  Thanks to Little Brown Books for sending me a preview pack, and to publicist Carrie Bachman for making the arrangements for me to connect with Grace! As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Please listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would really appreciate your ratings and reviews over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  #chinesemenu #chinesefood #asianauthor #childrensbooks  #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters#asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters  

Today my incredible guest is the quirky, pun-derful, award-winning picture book author, Tara Lazar who is celebrating her dozenth (!) book, Time Flies: Down to the Last Minute (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022). We talk about her path to success, her craft and her tips for aspiring writers (concentrate on the story, not the query letter; learn all about the craft, create dummy books, find critique partners who can teach you, make a digital note of all your ideas, never give up). Tara is also the creator and motivator of Storystorm, the highly successful free initiative in which authors come up with thirty story ideas throughout January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today my incredible guest is the quirky, pun-derful, award-winning picture book author, Tara Lazar who is celebrating her dozenth (!) book, Time Flies: Down to the Last Minute (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022). We talk about her path to success, her craft and her tips for aspiring writers (concentrate on the story, not the query letter; learn all about the craft, create dummy books, find critique partners who can teach you, make a digital note of all your ideas, never give up). Tara is also the creator and motivator of Storystorm, the highly successful free initiative in which authors come up with thirty story ideas throughout January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! I spoke with Morgan Huff, a children's book author and illustrator, and she was kind enough to share her creative process and journey in this interview. She has such a wonderful heart and perspective about the work we create as artists. Here is a bit about Morgan: Morgan is a children's book illustrator and author based in the Pacific Northwest. I write and illustrate picture books as well as graphic novels for middle-grade audiences. Her clients include; Dreamworks TV, Harper Collins, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and Zondervan Kids. To see her work visit: https://www.morgansketch.com/ https://twitter.com/artofmorgan https://www.instagram.com/morgansketch/ Thanks for listening!

Kelli and Zara interview Zara's advanced social media marketing professor from the NYU MS in Publishing Program, Lauren Hesse, who is the Social Media Director for Little Brown Books to talk about what authors should—and shouldn't—do online. https://www.instagram.com/lauren.hesse/ https://twitter.com/laurenlhesse - https://ko-fi.com/writeish  

My review of Caroline Van Hemert's book, "The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000 Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds."Music © by Capazunda.

Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert.In this weeks episode Loose Women legend Coleen Nolan opens up about her career being part of The Nolans since the age of two before her second career on Loose Women. We also talk about imposter syndrome, insecurities and friendships.Coleen's book Live, Love, Laugh is out to buy now published by Little Brown Books.Also in the episode there are mentions for:Linda and Anne Nolan- Stronger TogetherMelanie Blake- Guilty Women, Ruthless Women and Thunder Girls If you are a fan of Loose Women, on Secure The Insecure you can also find episodes with other panellists including:Katie PiperKate ThorntonSherrie HewsonDenise WelchRemember it is okay to not be okay.If you want to contact me I am on social media @johnnyseifert and @securetheinsecurepodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First Draft Episode #327: Benjamin Dreyer Benjamin Dreyer, vice president, executive managing editor and copy chief of Random House, and New York Times bestselling author of Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style and Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers): Good Advice for Good Writing. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: “Meet the Guardian of Grammar Who Wants to Help You Be a Better Writer,” by Sarah Lyall in The New York Times Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting and Surviving Your First Book by Courtney Maum (hear Courtney weigh in on the traditional publishing process in Track Changes: Publishing 101) #1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout, author of Olive Kitteridge, Olive Again, and the recent release Oh William! Shirley Jackson, author of The Haunting of Hill House, The Lottery, and more

Robby  Krieger discusses his first ever book, Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar With the Doors with Maggie LePique with great candor, humour and detail. In his tell-all, legendary Doors guitarist, Robby Krieger, one of Rolling Stone's “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” opens up about his band's meteoric career, his own darkest moments, and the most famous black eye in rock ‘n' roll. Few bands are as shrouded in the murky haze of rock mythology as The Doors, and parsing fact from fiction has been a virtually impossible task. But now, after fifty years, The Doors' notoriously quiet guitarist is finally breaking his silence to set the record straight.Through a series of vignettes, Robby Krieger takes readers back to where it all happened: the pawn shop where he bought his first guitar; the jail cell he was tossed into after a teenage drug bust; his parents' living room where his first songwriting sessions with Jim Morrison took place; the empty bars and backyard parties where The Doors played their first awkward gigs; the studios where their iconic songs were recorded; and the many concert venues that erupted into historic riots. SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is packed with never-before-told stories from The Doors' most vital years, and offers a fresh perspective on the most infamous moments of the band's career.Krieger also goes into heartbreaking detail about his life's most difficult struggles, ranging from drug addiction to cancer, but he balances out the sorrow with humorous anecdotes about run-ins with unstable fans, famous musicians, and one really angry monk. SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is at once an insightful time capsule of the ‘60s counterculture, a moving reflection on what it means to find oneself as a musician, and a touching tale of a life lived non-traditionally. It's not only a must-read for Doors fans, but an essential volume of American pop culture history. “Doors guitarist Krieger riffs melodiously through the discordant and harmonious measures of his life and times with the band in this galloping, episodic debut…His most insightful moments come in his reflections on songwriting, ‘a constant reminder that music is infinite.' Krieger's engrossing stories are sure to be relished by fans.” ―Publishers WeeklySource: https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/robby-krieger/set-the-night-on-fire/9780316243544/Source: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Night-Fire-Living-Playing/dp/0316243345Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-doors-guitarist-robby-krieger-memoir-1195592/Book Link: https://found.ee/SetTheNightOnFireThis episode is from an archive from the KPFK program Profiles adapted for podcast. Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994. Support the show

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: Elementary Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the State of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss three of the 2022 Elementary Nutmeg Nominees, perfect for readers in grades 2-3. Each week will feature book talks and author interviews on some of the nominees. This week's episode features Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison, published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers, The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and published by Versify, and Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by Rafael Lopez, and published by Philomel Books. Find more information on our website: bit.ly/librariansconnect!

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is the debut book from Vashti Harrison. Based on her popular Instagram posts from Black History Month 2017 it features 40 biographies of African American women that helped shape history. It is a 96-page paper over board book published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sonni-reading-project/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonni-reading-project/support

My guests are award-winning author-illustrator Grace Lin and editor-in-chief of Little Brown Books for Young Readers Alvina Ling. Both are accomplished children's book pros, lifelong besties, AND hosts of the popular podcast Book Friends Forever. They both have a LOT to say about all things Kids Books. We're going to get into stuff like how the industry has changed over the years, how to confront Burnout, and so much more. Plus, of course, lots and LOTS of book recommendations, and what we're obsessed with. Enjoy it! And, wishing Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and Happy Almost-New-Year to us ALL! 

In this episode, we’ll hear from Alvina Ling, vice president and editor-in-chief of Little Brown Books for Young Readers. In this excerpt of Alvina’s Picture Book Summit presentation, she reveals very specific reasons why a manuscript might get acquired or rejected by Little Brown or by any publisher in general. Enjoy this peek behind the publishing curtain. Find out more about Picture Book Summit at picturebooksummit.com.

Enjoy our presentation of Stranger with My Face written by Lois Duncan and published by Little Brown Books for Young Readers.In today's story, a seventeen year old girl learns that she is adopted when her long lost twin pays her a visit via astral projection.Stranger with My Face is recommended for ages 13+ for violence, alcohol, and menacing tone. Please visit Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: http://bit.ly/StrangerWithMyFaceReviewsThis title is available as an ebook through Libby: http://bit.ly/StangerWithMyFaceLibbyEbookPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0 http://www.opsound.org/artist/orquestaarrecife/

Track Changes Bonus Episode: Panel Conversation With Abigail Hing Wen, author of Loveboat Taipei; Literary Agent Joanna Volpe of New Leaf Literary & Media; and Alvina Ling, VP and Editor in Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers A conversation between an author, agent, and editor to cover the ins and outs of the publishing process. The panel features Abigail Hing Wen, debut author of Loveboat Taipei; agent Joanna Volpe, president and literary agent at New Leaf Literary & Media; and Alvina Ling, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Little Brown Books for Young Readers (and co-host of the Book Friends Forever podcast). This conversation was held as part of A Mighty Blaze’s YA Weekend, and many thanks to Joseph Moldover (author of Every Last Breath) and Jennifer de Leon (author of Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From) for all the help putting that entire celebration together. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode This is My Brain In Love by I. W. Gregorio Stephen Barbara, literary agent at Inkwell Management Holly Black, The Cruel Prince series, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and many more (hear her First Draft interview here) Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series and the Strange the Dreamer series (hear her First Draft interview here) Brandy Colbert, author of The Voting Booth, The Only Black Girls in Town, Little & Lion, and more (listen to her First Draft interviews here and here, and her mailbag episode here) Emily X. R. Pan, author of The Astonishing Color of After (listen to her First Draft interview here) Samira Ahmed, author of Internment Kirsten Pettit, Executive Editor at HarperChildren’s Alvina Ling contributed to the Track Changes episode After the Book Deal: What Next? Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End, Infinity Son, and History is All You Left Me (hear his First Draft interview here) Lea Salonga, singer, actress, and the voice of Jasmine in Disney’s animated Aladdin Black Brother Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in writing for children’s and teens Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath and The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp We Need Diverse Books   I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998 or send an email to mailbag @ firstdraftpod dot com! Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds; Leigh Bardugo, author of Ninth House and the Grishaverse series; Creator of Sex and the City Candace Bushnell; YouTube empresario and author Hank Green; Actors, comedians and screenwriters Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham; author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast Linda Holmes; Bestselling authors and co-hosts of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast, Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish and co-host of the Sciptnotes podcast; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Track Changes If you’re looking for more information on how to get published, or the traditional publishing industry, check out the Track Changes podcast series, and sign up for the Track Changes weekly newsletter. Support the Show Love the show? Make a monthly or one-time donation at Paypal.me/FirstDraft. Rate, Review, and Recommend Take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2XfgNnG M.R. Carey has been writing comics and novels for over two decades. He’s written for DC Comics and has written nearly a dozen novels. His most well-known novel is “The Girl With All The Gifts.” He recent;y released a new post-apocalyptic book titled “The Book of Koli.” We spoke … Continue reading Post-apocalypse novel – “The Book of Koli” (Orbit/Little, Brown Books, 2020) – M.R. Carey interview →

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Little Brown Books for Young Readers. In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Maggie Reagan talks to Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds. Ibram X. Kendi, a professor of history and international relations, is one of America's foremost historians and leading anti-racist voices. He is the New York Times' bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning, and the founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University in Washington, D.C. Jason Reynolds is the New York Times bestselling multi-award winning author of many books for children, including the Track series and the Printz, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King Honor book, Long Way Down. Recently he was appointed the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, Jason's remix for young readers of Ibram X. Kendi's Stamped From the Beginning, comes out in March from Little Brown.

In this episode, I go deep into opinionsville. So why is fantasy the most popular genre for RPG's? And there's the usual segments, a remarkably calm Labyrinth Lord game, D&D Boot Camp, and reading from the Little Brown Books. Also, mentioned in this Episode, Bill Webb's Deck of Trick Tricks. Check it out on Indegogo. "Take the Lead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

This episode I channel my inner Glen Halstrom and talk about running mysteries in your game. It isn't easy. In D&D Boot Camp, what to do about jerks. And from the Little Brown Books, guess what spell you need snow for? And remember. Not everybody likes the same pizza. Check out the interview with Matt Finch on the upcoming Swords & Wizardry Kickstarter And check out the They Might Be Gazebos Patreon. Thanks for listening. Take the Lead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

In this episode, I rant about being yourself and and finding your own voice whether it be in blogging, gaming, or podcasting. Plus updates and what's been going on, mysterious hints about what's on the way, and more readings from the Little Brown Books of D&D. This week it's the example of play. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

This week is a little rant on players doing prep. It's not just the DM folks. You should do some prep too. Some fun from last week's session of Labyrinth Lord. If you find a Ring of Wishes. Just walk away. And an intro for Volume 3 of the Little Brown Books. And a follow up on last week's quest for some actual play podcasts. Check out Not Another D&D Podcast and Swords & Misery --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

I've got shout to Happy Whisk and emails from the Yawning Owlbear. And I go off on a little rant on actual play podcasts and streams. And I finish up on Volume 2: Monsters & Treasures of the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

More rants about gaming. Previously, I talked about how adventures are guidelines. Guess what? They are setting too. And all the usual features. What been happening around my game table and more readings from the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

Mark Wallring of The Yawning Owlbear Anchorcast sent in an email on lethality in 5E so I rant more on that. It's about system mastery. I got lots of goodies this weekend. Kickstarters are starting to come in and I got some cool stuff. And as usual even more readings from the Little Brown Books. Yep, still on Monsters & Treasure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

This week we're back to normal with a brief summary of the Labyrinth Lord game where in I ran a nice little adventure by Tim Shorts (The Demon Baboon of Porters Crown). Also, I go into a little rant on Thieves' Skills on old school games. And we've finally made it to the treasure part of Monters & Treasure in the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

I go in a lot of different directions in this episode. A little rant about communities (again). The main rant which is all about adventures are guidelines too. So change that stuff game masters. Make it your own. Sadly, there was no gaming this week due to puppy illness. (She's better now.) And of course another reading from the Little Brown Books. This week I finish up the monster section in Volume 2: Monsters and Treasure. And a call in from Tim "Gothridge Manor" Shorts. Support his Patreon. He's a cool dude. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

Don't cross the streams. Yes, cross the streams and by streams I mean genres. Hack away to heart's content. Random settings. Random rants. And more reading from the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

Make your own monsters or make your flavor of existing monsters. As a DM you don't always have to follow exactly what the book says. Remember rules are just guidelines and so are monster books. Plus some interesting bits on Orcs from the original Little Brown Books. Roll Dice. Kill Monsters. Take Their Stuff. And Have Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

I ramble about the best campaign ever. For me, that's the next one. It's a time to get the creative juices flowing and play around with new ideas. I talk about some of the possibles in the future and rant about Dark Streets & Darker Secrets a bit and it's Kickstarter. And this week we start reading from Volume 2: Monsters & Treasure of the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

In this episode, I have a long rant about Labyrinth Lord and BX Essentials all thanks to a very good question from Joe the Lawyer. I have a sad moment about annoying and bad people at the table. And in the episode I finish up Volume 1 Men & Magic from the Little Brown Books. And stop by the blog at https://theymightbgazebos.blog/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

I ramble on about grim dark and start thinking of running Zweihander, or Warhammer Fantasy or maybe something else in the future. Plus a little update on the Labyrinth Lord game. And we begin covering Cleric spells from the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

This week's episode is a bit short and a day behind. Sorry about that. In this episode, meet the characters from my Labyrinth Lord game. and their initial trials. Plus I rant a little bit about 6th level magic user spells from the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

A quick and rambling episode. I talk a little about the new game from Old Skull Publishing, Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells. Complain about OBS's server migration. Read from the Little Brown Books and jump thru hoops to get ready for my next campaign. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

We've got your usual rants plus I talk about hazards in dungeons besides traps and monsters. And the regular feature of a spontaneous reading from the Little Brown Books. This episode Level 2 Magic-User spells. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

I rant about my "system neutral" DM Notebook and how it's important and it's important to clean the thing out every once in a while. Also, continue with the reading from the Little Brown Books. This time up: 1st Level Magic-User spells. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

The conversation continues on Goodreads and Instagram! Today's books on the Christmas theme of peace are: Santa Clauses: short poems from the North Pole by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Chuck Groenink. Carolrhoda Books, 2014. Winter Lights: a season in poems and quilts by Anna Grossnickle Hines. Greenwillow Books, 2005. Amazing Peace: a Christmas Poem by Maya Angelou. Random House, 2005. A Different Kind of Christmas by Alex Haley. Doubleday, 1988. The Christmas Day Kitten by James Herriot, illustrated by Ruth Brown. St. Martins Press, 1986. Refuge by Anne Booth, illustrated by Sam Usher. Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2015.  

We're back after a little break. This week more on skills and dice. When to roll and when not to. Plus a few other side rants and reading from the 0e Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

This episode we've got call ins on BX Essentials. I ramble about Cosmic Blades & Solar Spells. And I get even crazier and more mediocre as I read from the Little Brown Books. Yes I include the Supplements in that statement. Plus we have live dogs and cooking interuptions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

Some random thoughts on the newest iteration of Runequest and your usual treats of call-ins and a reading from the Little Brown Books. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playing-it-wrong/support

Emily X. R. Pan, debut author of the New York Times bestselling THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER, talks about how she discovered her creative life after going to business school, her many years of writing and re-writing her book, and finding her bravery to put herself on the page. Emily X. R. Pan Show notes: Little Brown Books for Young Readers The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice NYU Stern School of Business Penguin (now Penguin Random House) Professor Chuck Wachtel at NYU Buddhism Taoism “Losing Face” in Chinese culture Confucianism Mahayana Buddhism Coco (movie) Noggin by John Corey Whaley FORESHADOW: A Serial YA Anthology

Download Link: Right Click and Save As to download directly (VBR MP3 - 69 MB) or click on the Play button to listen.Danag Episode 10 Part 2The podcast is also available in other formats and file sizes here.Remember that you don't need an iPod to listen to the podcast. Just download the file above, and play it using Windows Media Player or your favorite MP3 player.You can also subscribe to us via the iTunes Store, thanks to Anansi Girl for her invaluable help! Click here to subscribe (clicking this will open iTunes).---SHOW NOTES | Danag: The Filipino Twilight Saga PodcastEpisode 10 Part 2 - What Do You Mean Edward Can't Have A Jamaican Accent, Man?In which:- We turn back time and recap the Twilight Highlights of 2008!- There is a lot of laughing, sorry.- You get to know more about the beginnings of TCP.- There is even more laughing. Really sorry.Running Time: 1 hour 12 minutesRecording Date: 24 January 2009This week’s panel: Daene, Mabelle, Clair de Lune, MinamiLinks and Notes:The Twilight Highlights of 2008APRIL1 - The birth of Twilight Coven Philippines (funnily enough on April Fool's Day) with the launch of the Twilight Coven Philippines blog. Early reports posted on the blog were on stock availability of the Twilight books in different bookstores in the Philippines.21 - MTV airs its first Twilight video feature, to the delight of fans. More features from MTV soon followed. 27 - Twilight Coven Philippines is listed on Stephenie Meyer's fansites page. - The Host becomes available in the Philippines.MAY2 - Summit releases a promotional picture for Twilight (the overly Photoshopped one. :p)6 - MTV launches "Twilight Tuesday" with the unveiling of Twilight's movie poster. The trailer was also announced to air with Speed Racer screenings in the US. - First "Twilight" teaser trailer is released online16 - TCP reaches # 52 in TwilightTopsites!JUNE1 - The MTV Movie Awards features Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart at the pre-show and unveils an exclusive clip (the ballet scene) from the movie.4 - The TCP forum obtains 50 members, with illuminatist becoming our 50th member. Hooray! - Stephenie Meyer confirms "Midnight Sun" as her next project10 - The four Twilight Coven Philippines administrators all meet in person for the first time, in preparation for the "Before Dawn" book discussion!12 - TCP confirms the August 4 release of Breaking Dawn in the Philippines, two days after its launch in the US.14 - "Before Dawn", a Twilight book discussion by TCP, takes place in Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street.18 - MTV's "Twilight Tuesday" reveals the Cullen Crest and the "Greenhouse" scene27 - TCP and Powerbooks announce the Breaking Dawn Pre-Launch Party to be held on 2 August 2008 at Powerbooks Live! in Greenbelt.JULY3 – TCP announces the Twilight Fan Challenge consisting of the Fan Art and Fan Photo Contests in celebration of the upcoming release of Breaking Dawn.10 – We catch a first glimpse at the horrendous romance novel-ish cover of Entertainment Weekly's first attempt at a Twilight issue.23 – Inkworks gives a press release on their Twilight Movie Trading Card set.26 – We are treated to the San Diego Comic Convention's treasure trove of clips, interviews, and features on everything Twilight. - Twilighters are featured on Manila Bulletin, including the TCP admins. :P30 – Breaking Dawn spoilers begin coming out of the woodwork!AUGUST2 – It's the Breaking Dawn Pre-Launch Party in Powerbooks, Greenbelt 3! - The Twilight Saga's fourth and final chapter, Breaking Dawn, is released with much aplomb in the U.S.4 – Philippine release date of Breaking Dawn. - Hachette Book Group announces that Breaking Dawn sold 1.3 million copies in its first day in the U.S. - Little Brown Books for Young Readers also confirms publication of The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide as being on December 30, 2008.8 – Stephenie Meyer reacts to fan complaints on MTV.com saying – "It hurts."9 – The Canadian Press reports that with the widespread disappointment in Breaking Dawn, fans started a book return campaign. D'oh.16 – Powerbooks and TCP host the Twilight Restrospective Book Discussion in Greenbelt 3. - Twilight movie's official release date is bumped up from December 12 to November 21.24 – Viva International confirms that the local release date of the Twilight movie will be on November 20. Chaos ensues.25 – MTV reports that Twilight cast heads back to set to shoot new scenes for the movie. - Midnight Sun drafts start leaking online.29 – Stephenie Meyer posts a message about Midnight Sun on her website, shocking her fans with the statement that it will be on hold indefinitely. She also makes the 12 chapter draft available on her site.31 – TCP launches the Twilight ImPrints ContestSEPTEMBER1 – Support Stephenie campaigns launched by international fangroups in the wake of the Midnight Sun controversy8 – Reports regarding the Twilight cast appearance at the VMAs and the infamous Robert cut-off13 – Bella Swan-Cullen's birthday and Forks, Washington announced this day as Stephenie Meyer's Day16 – Twilight teaser trailer started being spotted in local theaters; Viva announces the local play date to be November 2117 – Meyer appears on the Ellen DeGeneres show20 – Paramore announced to contribute 2 songs in the movie OST; Hayley Williams explains Decode21 – Perry Farrell announced his soundtrack contribution, Going All the Way (into the Twilight)22 – NECA reported to make Twilight action figures, a spy photo of Edward is spotted24 – Tonner Doll Company announced licensee for Twilight dolls25 – Twilight poster spotted locally in major cinemas30 – Jack's Mannequin "Resolution" music video, in which Stephenie Meyer was creative consultant and co-director, debuts in MTV – TCP's Postcards for Stephenie campaign launchOCTOBER2 – Paramore's Decode debuts in Stephenie Meyer's site3 – Twilight character standees spotted in major local cinema lobbies6 – First episode of Danag: the Filipino Twilight Saga Podcast available online14 – TCP can also be accessed in Plurk16 – Twilight Movie Tie-In available locally22 – Local play date moved again to November 2622 - Twilight Illustrated Movie Companion available locally27 – TCP on TMF29 – A Taste of Twilight launched by Haagen-Dazs30 – Catherine Hardwicke, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart appeared at Rome International Film Festival to promote the Twilight filmNOVEMBER3 - Start of Haagen-Dazs' A Taste of Twilight promo - Danag Episode 04 - Too-Much-Information Alert is released - "Decode" Music Video debuts on MTV.com14 - Twilight Takes Back The Night15 - Summit announces the acquisition of rights to film the sequels17-19 - Twilight Mall Invasion at SM Megamall17 - Release of the Soundtrack - Danag Podcast Episode 5 - "What the Hale? This is what happens when we don't have a script... we talk about hair." - (US Time) - Twilight World Premiere in California20 - Danag Episode 6 - "Good thing we have a strong stomach"22 - TCP launches its series of Twilight Movie Contests23 - Summit announces it will make New Moon26 - Twilight premieres in the PhilippinesDECEMBER5 - Twilight Gay 016 - Twilight Soundtrack Launch Party7 - Summit announces the search for a new director for New Moon13 - Danag Episode 7 - "You know something's wrong when you think that the best actor is the Volvo"14 - Summit announces Chris Weitz as New Moon director, casts doubt on Taylor as Jacob19 - Twilight Gay 02 - Sparkly sex sells, also Val Sotto20 - TCP's Happy Cullen Christmas Party21 - Release of Wave 3 Pins23 - Danag Episode 8 - Who the hell are you and what have you done to the admins?24 - An announcement about Takipsilim appears on yehey.com and ABS-CBNNews.com - Happy 36th Birthday, Steph!25 - The news on the ABS-CBN site disappears28 - Yehey.com says Takipsilim is a hoax29 - ABS-CBN says Takipsilim is a hoaxWhat are the listeners' most memorable Twilight moments in 2008?Alyssa - Being able to watch the movie obviously made it to the top of my list along with the concert in glorietta. Because who wouldn't have enjoyed watching TWILIGHT, having a snapshot with edward&bella lookalikes, listening to urbandub and the other bands, and getting a nice twilight memorabilia (poster)?Sheri - When I saw the word TWILIGHT during the movie. Time froze and I started to hyperventilate. I can't believe that I'm watching the movie until that specific moment. It was surreal.Anna Nicolette - When I was eating dinner with my family and my dad suddenly asked me why the hale would I want to buy contacts. *real conversation*Dad: Bakit mo ba gustong bumili ng contacts?Me: *quiet*Mom: Para pumorma.Me: *still quiet*Dad: Gusto mo lang magmukhang Twilight (character) eh! Anung kulayba gusto mo?Me: *in a very hushed tone* Yellow(while I was speaking my mom spoke as well)Mom: Red!See? I have very supportive parents when it comes to my addiction to Twilight! My dad even bought me a Team Edward shirt from Hot Topic!Alex Jo - When I found out that my Edward Cullen is already by my side..XD( I realized that every person has its own Edward Cullen, and every person can BE someone's Edward Cullen.)Riyah - For me the most memorable Twilight-related moment is being literally going/visiting bookstores in malls (QC, makati, taguig, mandaluyong) looking and asking for the twilight saga books if it's available, going ga-ga over the internet on acquiring Twilight-related stuffs (shirts, pins, calendar, poster etc...).I've never been this obssessed about anything but there really is a charm that Edward Cullen has that makes girls drawn tohim although he is a fictional character. Jacq - Well, what do you know? I can consider myself as the Luckiest Pinay Twilighter of 2008 because of my Rome experience. I know anybody would give anything to have my place when I met them. However, the most memorable that happened is that I found a couple of friends from this Twilight craze and right now I can say we get along really well and I will forever treasure them for being part of existence.. No, we not only share Twilight FYI. =)Rome - I cannot think of any specific moment as there are far too-many. I'll just share the top of mind things.Becoming a member of TCP - It's my 2008 challenge for myself, doing something for the first time. Despite being a fan girl at heart, I never joined any local fandom groups aside from TCP. Having found new friends as a result of it is made of awesome.Discovering the Twilight Saga last June 2008 - without it, it wouldn't have led to thisWatching the movie 9 times which includes an advanced screening and a private viewing at PodiumReceiving a package of special editions of the Twilight books from my cousin in AustraliaPrezeuz - my ninang asked me what i want for christmas. since i still don't have the books, i asked na twilight na lang. indi ko na inexpect na mabibigay nya yun kasi kuripot yun! but when we saw each other again, she told me "uy, wala nang stock, gusto mo yung soundtrack na lang? haha! magkano yun?" "P450 siguro," i answered" "wag na lang! ang mahal! bigyan na lang kita ng pera tapos ballpen. haha! samahan ko na rin ng notebook" (its because, i love to write!) at that time, i was actually saving money for the cd... then when went to their house for Christmas. we exchanged gifts. you know what she got me? the soundtrack! i really didn't expect her to give something that expensive. because of the shock and too much happiness, i actually cried! and it is the first time i cried in front of all my relatives. they even recorded it. dang! i just wish they wont put the freaking vid in youtube. haha! ang babaw ko talagang tao! :]Melissa - I have LOTS so, just choosefrom them, hirap kasi pumili kasi 2008 was jampacked with loads of Twilight related activities.1. When I purchased my copy of New Moon in Fully Booked The Fort - I had no idea how to get there so I had to commute on a Sunday (which is my only rest day) and I had my period so I struggled to walk in DARK HIGH NOON (wink wink) despite my cramps - all for the love of Twilight.2. When I attended the book discussion in August at Makati because that was the 1st official TCP event I've been to where I met all the admins (nandun pa c Daene, buti nalang :) ) and Shane and Beth (both TCP members) and I had to render undertime (my boss had no idea that the reason I wrote in the leave form is false, hahaha).3. When I watched the movie premiere with no less than the TCP admins and members (thanks ulit to you guys for the free tickets) at Robinsons because I had just been from Laguna where we had our teambuilding seminar a few days ago. I even had my backpack with all my stuff in it! I didn't mind that Jam and her seatmate were likerecording a podcast because of all their talking, it was certainly a night to remember. Ang saya saya!4. Finally, the TCP Christmas Party because that was like the culmination of all the Twilight-related activities for the year, and because I've gained new friends (TCP members and admins narin, wink wink. sorry for the asskissing, hehehe), and even though I didn't win anything, it was a fun time for all. Oh, and I was able to claim my prize for the Postcard for Stephenie porject AND again, I had to render undertime again for work (bummer talaga when you have work on Saturdays :( )Kai - To steer away from the "fandom" my answer would probably be so random...First, Twilgiht and the rest of Meyer's books received so many recognition.Like she said, she never would have imagined that this would be SO BIG.For her to accomplish so much and letting us in on the "world" that she created. -- I guess we owe it to her or something.Second, of course everybody reads Twilgiht. But you would never expect Barack Obama "know about it".You know? For a Twilight fan (and a Obama supporter) it's exciting to hear those kinda things.I don't really know if he actually reads it to his daughters or whatnot but what I know is Malia, his oldest, read it.He said to Ryan Seacrest, "Apparently, it's big time". Liam - My most memorable Twilight-related moment in 2008 was, I think, when I bought several dozens of ChocoMucho to get a free Twilight movie premiere invite. My sibs and I literally ate all those ChocoMuchos just to get 1 ticket. I think it's one of the reasons why I gained so much weight harharhar.Elizabeth - The local release date of Breaking dawn would definitely top my list. Prior to the 4th i was convinced (I believe with all my heart and soul) that the local release is on the same day as the international release date (which is August 2) so I had my reservation in the nearest NBS branch from home (thinking that i cannot waste even an hour or so of waiting 'til i come home to start reading...) come, Saturday (August 2), before going to the bookstore I decided to check the internet (check on mails, blah blah) and was surprised to see that the local release date is on the 4th. August 4 is a monday, the most hectic time of the week at the office and it is my 23rd Birth Anniversary. I pretended to be sick, requested for a half day emergency leave...just to get my copy. all of my ka-opisina knew what i have been doing, except my boss. I spend half of my day at the office staring at my copy of Breaking Dawn, feeling guilty of tricking my boss, rushing all the things so i can get home early and start reading... almost forgetting that it is my day.Music Used This Week:Opening Credits - Immortalize Me by SalientSegment Transitions - Excerpt from Dinner With His Family by Carter Burwell from Twilight: The Score | Buy AlbumEnd Credits - Excerpt from Memory by Sugarcult | Buy AlbumEpisode Edited by: Clair de LuneDanag Logo Artwork: Paul MendozaThank You: Rome, Echo, and all the listeners who sent in their answers for this episode's questions.If you want to participate in our discussions or if you have topic suggestions, comments, and questions, please send them to:twilightcoven(at)gmail(dot)comFor the latest news in the Twilight Saga, visit our blog:twilightcovenph.blogspot.com