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The Last Cuentista is a winner of the Newberry Medal award, and is the second book by author Donna Barba Higuera. It is a fast paced, middle-grade dystopian sci-fi, and yet it has so much depth and maturity in its themes.  We were able to discuss many topics at length including immigration, the importance of storytelling, genetic enhancement, collective working, and what connects us. Azul Uribe is a bi-cultural woman who was partially raised in the U.S.—Texas and Mexico. She is currently working on a book of essays, and lives in Merida Mexico, with her two cats, where she owns no high heels and never wears pants. She has been featured in The Daily Dot, and the Anthologies Los Otros Dreamers (2014) and Somewhere We Are Human (Harper Collins 2019). We talk about Azul's personal story, as it deals with deportation, and the U.S. immigration policies and other systemic failures that make the path to citizenship unattainable. 

This week the guys welcome back good friend, former colleague, and two-time Newberry Medal honoree, young-adult writer Gary Schmidt. How did Jeff and Dave manage that? Well we invited him in, and just like that he accepted our invitation. He found the studio comfortable, or at least okay for now, but the conversation was more than a little bit super. We focused on his 2023 novel The Labors of Hercules Beal, a rip-roaring adaptation of the strongman's 12 tasks, with cats, coyotes, a katabasis, a sculpted hippo, and more. Like so much of Gary's work, it is a beautiful tragicomedy, blending moments of hilarity with unvarnished reflection on suffering. So, pay attention, Carter Jones (and everyone else), and stay out of trouble. And for our younger listeners, from the first boy to the last girl, regardless of what planet you orbit, this one is a can't-miss!    

Welcome to Season 6 for Books Broads and Booze! This season is all about award winning books. Winner of the 2021 Newberry Medal and The 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature is When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. Walk into the magical world of Korean folktales with us. Drink responsibly! Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Welcome to the second episode of the author spotlight series here at Spark Creativity! In this series, you'll hear from authors sharing their work directly into your classroom. Today we're hearing from Matt de la Peña reading his short story "How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium," from the collection, Flying Lessons. Stay tuned throughout the year to hear from many more wonderful authors, including Victor Pineiro, Payal Doshi, and Nancy Tandon. You can also check out the first episode in the collection, featuring Megan E. Freeman reading from her novel-in-verse, Alone. Today we're hearing from Matt de la Pena, reading from his short story “How to Transform an Everyday Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium,” from the collection Flying Lessons and other Stories. Matt de la Peña is the New York Times-bestselling, Newberry Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here and Superman: Dawnbreaker) and five picture books (including Last Stop on Market Street and Love). Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific, where he attended school on a full athletic scholarship for basketball. My hope is that you'll play this episode to your students on an upcoming Friday, sharing the guiding sketchnotes handout below with them so they can jot down their key takeaways as they listen. This short story is utterly fantastic, one of my favorites of all time to share with students! ⭐​ Grab the Sketchnotes to go with this episode:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mxNfVE710zqUkfb8iGBjZGIA9A2aldz71E3VwNkf4do/copy   ⭐​ Project the Youtube version for your students in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iajc4RH28Pg  ⭐​​ Learn more about Matt de la Peña and his work: https://mattdelapena.com/

In today's discussion we are joined by Dr. Laura Hakala of UNCP's Department of English, Theatre and World Languages, who discusses her research and teaching of 19th and early 20th century children's literature, especially those books which focus on southern girlhood. Dr. Hakala reads from three selections she is currently using in her Southern Literature class, the first, published in 1905, is Floyd's Flowers, by African American author Silas Floyd (1869-1923). Dr. Hakala chose an excerpt from the short story "Mary and Her Dolls," which introduces readers to a smart young female character and her father. The book Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, was published in 1977 by African American author Mildred D. Taylor, and was the 1977 winner of the Newberry Medal, also illustrating a moment between a young daughter and her father. Dr. Hakala also shares the inspiring story Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom, published in 2006 by Tim Tingle, with beautiful illustrations by Native artist Jeanne Rorex Bridges, which showcases the importance of collaboration. Dr. Hakala has been at UNCP for six years, teaching courses in composition, American literature, women's literature, and children's literature. Her research focuses on nineteenth and early-twentieth-century American children's literature, especially texts about girlhood, race, and the U.S. South. Her articles have appeared in The Southern Quarterly, Children's Literature, Children's Literature Association Quarterly, and The Lion and the Unicorn. Her recent book chapter on Southern children's literature appeared in The Routledge Companion to the Literature of the US South. Dr. Hakala lives in Fayetteville, NC with her family, where she enjoys reading books to her daughter, taking ballet classes, and walking her dog Bilbo.   Book Recommendations and Links: Historical Children's Books: Step by Step, or Tidy's Way to Freedom(1862) Floyd's Flowers (1905) Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry (1976) Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom (2006)   Lumbee Children's Books: Whoz Ya People It's Lumbee Homecoming Y'all!   Further Discovery: University of Mississippi De Grummond Children's Literature Collection Learn More about Banned Book Week American Indians in Children's Literature Website Visit Dr. Hakala's Google Scholar Page (Lists of her publications)   Find the episode transcript here Follow UNCP's College of Arts and Sciences on Facebook, Twitter@uncpcas and Instagram@uncpcas  

You asked for it (no one asked for it) and we delivered. This week we are talking about Louis Sachar's film and Newberry Medal winning book, Holes. It is a coming of age story about a boy sent away to a juvenile correction camp where he unearths (hell yeah) secrets and breaks family curses. It truly presents as a beautiful children's novel but one foot deeper is an elegant investigation into the prison system and generational trauma... Dig in. This episode was edited by Darcy Brown! We love you Darcy.The video essay referenced: Holes and the Industrial Prison Complex by Yhara ZaydActors Commentary of Holes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kwame Alexander's new book, Why Fathers Cry At Night, started as a book of love poems, but ended up being a book of essays and poems about falling in love, the end of his two marriages, raising two children and one of them leaving home and cutting ties. We'll talk about that, and about being a son of a Baptist minister. Alexander is best known for his children's books, including The Undefeated and the Newberry Medal-winning book The Crossover, which has been adapted into a Disney+ series, on which he's a writer and executive producer.

Kwame Alexander's new book, Why Fathers Cry At Night, started as a book of love poems, but ended up being a book of essays and poems about falling in love, the end of his two marriages, raising two children and one of them leaving home and cutting ties. We'll talk about that, and about being a son of a Baptist minister. Alexander is best known for his children's books, including The Undefeated and the Newberry Medal-winning book The Crossover, which has been adapted into a Disney+ series, on which he's a writer and executive producer.

The well-deserved accolades pour in -- Newberry Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, Cyblis Award, and more -- but what caught my eye about Amina Luqman-Dawson's wonderful book Freewater was her deft deployment of curiosity. Whether as a springboard for her own writing and research, as an invitation to her readers, or the force that enables her characters' growth and literal freedom, curiosity in everywhere in this rich, evocative story of children escaping enslavement and finding their power. "Curiosity," she says, "is a wonderful place to begin." More about Freewater and Amina Luqman-Dawson: https://www.aminaluqman-dawson.com Theme music by Sean Balick; “Home, Home at Last” by Warmbody, via Blue Dot Sessions. Amina Luqman-Dawson Photo Credit: Zachariah Dawson

Fairy tales are deceptively simple — “once upon a time” stories, filled with adventure and righteous moral power. But many believe they shouldn't be relegated to the kids' shelf. Writer Neil Gaiman famously said, “Fairy tales are more than true. Not because they tell us that dragons exist. But because they tell us dragons can be beaten.” Novelist Kelly Barnhill knows her way around fairy tales. Her book, “The Girl Who Drank the Moon,” won the prestigious Newberry Medal in 2017. She's out with a new book for middle grade kids, this one also filled with fantastical creatures and children trying to navigate a changing world. But as she writes in the opening, it's about more than that. “This book stated out as a fairy tale, but revealed itself to be a story that asks a specific question: What is a neighbor?' On Friday's Big Books and Bold Ideas, Barnhill joined MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about her new book, the secrets of fairy tales and how her new novel, “The Ogress and the Orphans,” can speak to kids who are on the cusp of leaving childhood. Guest: Kelly Barnhill is the writer of many books. Her new novel for middle grade students is “The Ogress and the Orphans.” She lives in Minneapolis. To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

This week we are reading the 1999 Newberry Medal winner,  Holes by Louis Sachar. Join us as we journey with Stanley Yelnats to Camp Green Lake as he digs some holes (and learns so much more). 

BookBaby author and professor Candice Rowser joins the podcast this month to discuss her book, Engaged Citizen, and explain how she's using Linktree and TikTok. We also talk about the Newberry Medal's 100th Anniversary. Learn more about Candice Rowser here: linktr.ee/DrCRowser And how to publish with BookBaby here: www.bookbaby.com

13 years ago Kwame Alexander started writing a book at a coffee shop in Herndon Virginia. Now "The Crossover" is being turned into a television series for Disney+ and LeBron James is on board as EP. The Newberry Medal winner sits down with Angie to talk about his writing journey, new TV show, new trilogy coming out this Fall and the state of literacy and reading in this digital age when it comes to kids.  It's an inspiring story that shows big dreams, hard work and patience really does pay off. Follow Kwame KwameAlexander.com Kwame on IG:  instagram.com/kwamealexander/

http://patreon.com/winecellarmedia.com http://paypal.me/PhoenixAndWilliam Many Katy 3rd-5th graders were looking forward to meeting with author and illustrator Jerry Craft via Zoom. That meeting was canceled after a group of Katy parents raised concerns over the books referencing critical race theory. Craft is the winner of the 2020 Newberry Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize for his graphic novel, “New Kid” and its sequel “Class Act.” Katy mom Bonnie Anderson received the flyer from her twin third grader's school, like many Katy parents did. “I review all of their instructional material whether it's a math worksheet or something like this,” says Bonnie Anderson, who previously ran for a Katy ISD Board of Trustee position. Anderson read Jerry Craft's books and grew concerned over how racism was presented in them and believes they push a critical race theory curriculum.      

http://patreon.com/winecellarmedia.com http://paypal.me/PhoenixAndWilliam Many Katy 3rd-5th graders were looking forward to meeting with author and illustrator Jerry Craft via Zoom. That meeting was canceled after a group of Katy parents raised concerns over the books referencing critical race theory. Craft is the winner of the 2020 Newberry Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize for his graphic novel, “New Kid” and its sequel “Class Act.” Katy mom Bonnie Anderson received the flyer from her twin third grader's school, like many Katy parents did. “I review all of their instructional material whether it's a math worksheet or something like this,” says Bonnie Anderson, who previously ran for a Katy ISD Board of Trustee position. Anderson read Jerry Craft's books and grew concerned over how racism was presented in them and believes they push a critical race theory curriculum.      

Enjoy our presentation of Bomb : the Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon written by Steve Sheinkin and published by Roaring Brook Press. The fascinating and frightening true story of the creation of the most destructive force in the world. Recounts the scientific discoveries that enabled atom splitting, the military intelligence operations that occurred in rival countries, and the work of brilliant scientists hidden at Los Alamos.This title was awarded the Newberry Medal in 2016.Bomb is recommended for ages 12 and up for violence. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/Bomb_ReviewsThis title is available as an audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.Libby Audiobook - http://bit.ly/Bomb_LibbyAudioPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340

Our Middle Grade pick this week is the latest recipient of the Newberry Medal, When You Trap a Tiger, written by Tae Keller. When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her Halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Check out When You Trap a Tiger however you like to read! Print Audiobook on Overdrive Ebook on Overdrive Advantage

Welcome back.  You are in for a treat because Ryan and Jigisha interview author and illustrator Jerry Craft.  His book, "New Kid" has won both the Newberry Medal and the Coretta Scott King award for 2020.  New Kid is also the first graphic novel to win the Newberry Medal.  Enjoy the interview.New Kid by Jerry CraftClass Act by Jerry CraftTwins by Varian JohnsonClap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Octopus Stew by Eric ValasquezTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame MbaliaBecoming Muhammed Ali by Kwame Alexander and James PattersonNewberry Medal websiteCoretta Scott King Award website

Two medal winners on this week’s “All About Books” Vicky Wood of Lincoln Public Libraries shares the Caldecott Medal winner, “Undefeated” by Kwame Alexander. A poem of love for the grit and passion of African American icons. And the Newbery Medal winner, “The New Kid” by Jerry Craft. A 7th grade art...

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Did you know The One and Only Ivan was based on a real-life gorilla? Ivan lived in a mall in Tacoma, Washington for many years before being transferred to Zoo Atlanta. On this episode, we'll talk to author, Katherine Applegate, on why the circumstances inspired her to write the Newberry Medal winning book that's a soon to be major motion picture. The first time John Schumacher, or Mr. Schu, read this book, it changed his life. Listen to his story and how he, as Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic, incorporates it into his classroom visits. We'll also talk with Rosanne Parry, the author of A Wolf Called Wander, about getting into the mindset of an animal—in her case, a wolf—and the special bond we have with nature. To learn more about The One and Only Ivan, visit: https://bit.ly/3cKC0KI Do you have a story about how a classic book changed your life? Tweet @readingpod or email us at readingpod@harpercollins.com. Learn more at rememberreading.com. Until next time!

First Draft Episode #235: Kate DiCamillo Kate DiCamillo is one of six people to win two Newbery Medals, for her novels The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses, and author of Newberry Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie, National Book Award finalist The Tiger Rising, as well as New York Times bestselling novels The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magician’s Elephant, the Mercy Watson series, and more. DiCamillo was the U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature for 2014 and 2015. Her most recent novel, Beverly, Right Here completes the trilogy of Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana’s Way Home. This episode of First Draft is brought to you by Steven Sater’s Alice By Heart, a debut young adult novel in which the Tony Award-winning co-creator of Spring Awakening tells the story of a young girl who takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and first love with the help of her favorite book, Alice in Wonderland. Alice By Heart is out from Penguin Random House now. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Newberry Medal book Bud, Not Buddy and Newberry Honor book The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 and Elijah of Buxton Katherine Paterson, author of Newberry Medal books Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved, as well as Newberry Honor book The Great Gilly Hopkins Karen Hesse, author of Newberry Medal book Out of the Dust Kara LaReau was Kate’s editor for Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tiger Rising, The Tale of Despereaux Poets & Writers magazine Holly McGhee, founder and creative director at Pippin Properties Blank Check with Griffin and David (podcast) The quote Kate shares from Katherine Paterson is from Paterson’s 1988 essay, “Hope is More Than Happiness.” (New York Times). How to Talk so Kids Will Listen And How to Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Karen Lotz, president of Candlewick Linda Sue Park, author of A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story and A Single Shard Kate was also the 2014 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto, State of Wonder, The Magician’s Assistant, and many more, owns Parnassus bookstore in Nashville, Tenn. 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. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; 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. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, 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? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

The Writing Sisters Summit Takes to the Sands in 2020  October 15-18, 2020 Blue Sky Retreat and Bed & Breakfast in Taos, NM. Register today: https://www.clevervixenmedia.com The Writing Sisters Summit, held October 15-18, 2020, was born, with the intent of bringing together writers, male and female, who want to hone their craft with and learn from other writers. The Writing Sisters Summit was born in 2019 with the intent of bringing together writers, male and female, who want to hone their craft with and learn from other writers. In 2020, The Retreat will take to the Sands of Taos, NM, featuring workshops by Seattle based NAACP Image award nominated writer,  playwright and filmmaker, Nina Foxx, along with several of the writer-friends that she  met through the course of her twenty years as a published author. Nina created the summit with the intent of spurring creativity and creating community among writers that want to deepen and expand their craft and learn how to prepare their work for publishing.  Other faculty members include Foxx’s writer-friends, Kwame Alexander the author of 32 books and New York Times best-seller and winner of the Newberry Medal. Kwame is also the founding editor of Versify, an imprint of Houghton-Mifflin. They will be joined by Carmen Green, Romance Novelist and Georgia- based writing professor. Several of Carmen’s works have been made into TV movies. Wellness faculty include Jami Jones Ervin, Columbus, OH based Life Coach and pastor, and Albina Rippy, yoga instructor and owner of the Blue Sky Retreat Center, where the summit will be held.  For more information visit https://www.clevervixenmedia.com.   

What a blessing and honor it was to spend time with Kate DiCamillo, the author of some of my most beloved children's literature of all time. If you have a moment or an hour to spare, I ask for you to join in and listen to our conversation about writing, books, and the power of honoring our gifts. I challenge you today to live in Kate's worlds and read her phenomenal collection of children's work that will change your author life! I began with Raymie Nightingale, then the very next day made it to Louisiana's Way Home, to finish up the series with Beverly, Right Here completely taken by these characters, their lives, and the heartbeats of each one. I moved to The Tale of Despereaux, then Bink & Gollie, Mercy Watson, Leroy Ninker Saddles Up, and landed on home plate with Because of Winn-Dixie. The love I have for these books will forever be in my heart and on my lips, praising how much heartbreak, heartbeats, and hope can come from the pages within novels that truly matter to us all and can be found right here with Kate DiCamillo. Look no further. My heart is full. To watch the YouTube interview - please click here: https://youtu.be/LqsJUAdSYQQ Website: https://www.katedicamillo.com/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kate+dicamillo&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateDiCamillo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/katedicamillo/ To connect with me, email at jenlowrywrites@gmail.com and find my books online at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jen+lowry&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Website: https://jenlowrywrites.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ --- 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/jen-lowry-writes/message

Amanda B. and Rony J. face a choice between a.) silently choking down their guilt at not knowing or b.) reveling in the glory of learning the rich history in 100 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THE NEGRO, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In this, the Mansa Musa of podcast episodes, our heroes spend a couple-odd hours (MORE than enough time to cover 800 years, tbh) rooting through the ignor-gotten history of y'know, a fifth of the inhabitants of this planet. Along the way...Take a peek into the Platform 9 and 3/4 of internal black politics!Explore lacrosse! #fairandbalancedDiscover that black people did stuff outside of the American slave story!Severed heads, so sexaaayyyyyySlavery (wait for it) is bad.Slave rebellions, though, are awesome!The little-told story of Lt. Jack Robinson!Seven-eighths ain't enough!The Black press! Well shoot, what did they use, white ink?Amanda coins the phrase "knowledge is power!"Sorry, knowledge :(General Sherman = OG #allyLincoln... come on, Lincoln.You'll NEVER guess what Florida is good at!Rony betrays the Kurds.Black women are taking over the planet while no one's looking. #frocktalkAnimorphs digression!Why can't I appropriate country music?Amanda defends the honor of all Jamaica!Rony has a vampiric need for the blood of misremembering people's names. Apologies to Newberry Medal-winning Ms. KATHERINE Applegate (not Karen), and Ellen G. White, founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.It must be the start of Daylight Saving Time, 'cause we're getting woke WAY too late.#shouldbeamovie#blackwatch2020P.S. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID, ARGENTINA.RURTHER FEEDING:100 Amazing Facts About the Negro (articles), by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; TheRoot.com, October 15, 2012 Letter from Africa: How not to mangle African sports stars' names by Ade Daramy, BBC NewsVicente Guerrero pic. What up, girl.The Myth of Whiteness in Classical Sculpture by Margaret Talbot, NEW YORKER Magazine, October 29, 2018Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror, Equal Justice Initiative. eji.orgBlack Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman, by Michele WallaceQueen and Slim (trailer, opens 11/27/19)Suge, music video by DababyBonus - Watch anything Simone Biles has ever done.twopersonbookclub.comEmail us! tpbcpodcast@gmail.com

Christina and Emma take on the Newberry Medal winning novel, The Girl Who Drank the Moon. They discuss sacrifice vs. loss, hope vs. sorrow, and how Christian hope in particular is not an empty promise. They close with their Top 5 Newberry Winners.

Sarah talks about Newberry Medal and Honor books, specifically Island of the Blue Dolphins  by Scott O’Dell, The Black Cauldron and The High King by Lloyd Alexander, and Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.Advertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.htmlWebsite: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.htmlITunes Feed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmcbookreviewBlog: https://gsmcbookreview.blogspot.com/Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Christina and Emma take on the Newberry Medal winning novel, The Girl Who Drank the Moon. They discuss sacrifice vs. loss, hope vs. sorrow, and how Christian hope in particular is not an empty promise. They close with their Top 5 Newberry Winners.

Renowned artist, storyteller and writer Ashley Bryan introduces his new book: INFINITE HOPE: A BLACK ARTIST’S JOURNEY FROM WORLD WAR II TO PEACE.  Ashley Bryan is the first African-American creator ever to both write and illustrate a book for children. He’s a Newberry Medal honoree and has received countless Coretta Scott King awards and honors. INFINITE HOPE is an autobiography filled with sketches and letters of Ashley’s time in the war. His belief in the power of art and the lengths he went to keep making art during the war are inspiring.

Today on Once Upon a Podcast, Sarah and Chandler discuss E.B. White's classic tale Charlotte's Web. Elwyn Brooks White was the master behind three children’s books, many books for adults, and grammar guide we still use today among many other accomplishments. White loved the country, and he had a farm in North Brooklin, Maine. It is here that his most famous story, Charlotte’s Web, is set. Published in 1952 Charlotte's Web won a Newberry Medal and is still ranks as one of the number one children’s book across the country. Many children asked if his stories were true, to which White replied “No, they are imaginary tales… But real life is only one kind of life — there is also the life of the imagination.” Recipe Donuts Music Album The Milk-Eyed Mender by Joanna Newsom Links The masterful Andrew Ferguson on E.B. White: https://www.weeklystandard.com/andrew-ferguson/writers-seat

Officially our most-requested book, it’s easy to see why The Thief is beloved by so many dragon babies. Mystery, mythology and a charmingly deceptive narrative structure make this book smart and super enjoyable (no matter your age). This is our first introduction to Megan Whalen Turner and we couldn’t be more delighted. “A romp,” says Madeleine Harnois. Listen in for Newberry Medal resentment, a whole lot of olives, and the continued butchering of every proper noun in fantasy.This episode was a listener request - thank you so much, Madeline, Erin, and Donley! If you’d like to submit a request, send us an email at dragonbabiespodcast@gmail.com.MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today, Tom’s guest is award-winning young-adult author, poet and educator Kwame Alexander. He has written 28 books, including ----Booked,---- which was nominated for a National Book Award, and ----The Crossover,---- winner of the Newberry Medal for middle grades novel. ----Swing,---- his latest novel co-written with Mary Rand Hess, is a follow-up to ----The Crossover.----He is the winner of many awards, including the Coretta Scott King Author Honor and the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, and he’s received three NAACP Image Award nominations. He’s also the founder of Versify, a publishing arm of Houghton Mifflin, and he hosts a literary show called Bookish, which airs on Facebook Watch.

Today, Tom’s guest is award-winning young-adult author, poet and educator Kwame Alexander. He has written 28 books, including Booked, which was nominated for a National Book Award, and The Crossover, winner of the Newberry Medal for middle grades novel. Swing, his latest novel co-written with Mary Rand Hess, is a follow-up to The Crossover.He is the winner of many awards, including the Coretta Scott King Author Honor and the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, and he’s received three NAACP Image Award nominations. He’s also the founder of Versify, a publishing arm of Houghton Mifflin, and he hosts a literary show called Bookish, which airs on Facebook Watch.Known to many from his frequent appearances on NPR’s Morning Edition, he is one of America’s most persuasive Pied Pipers when it comes to igniting a love of reading and exploration in young and old alike.Kwame Alexander joins Tom to discuss his new book, discovering his voice as a child and the eternal pursuit of finding your cool. This conversation was pre-recorded.

Charlie talks with Newberry Medal winner Kelly Barnhill about life as a mother and writer, baking pie, winning awards, and her 2018 collection Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories. The discussion ranges from magical realism and fairy tales to hiking and telling stories to our children.

Sarah talks about Newberry Medal and Honor books, specifically Island of the Blue Dolphins  by Scott O’Dell, The Black Cauldron and The High King by Lloyd Alexander, and Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.Advertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.htmlWebsite: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.htmlITunes Feed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmcbookreviewBlog: https://gsmcbookreview.blogspot.com/Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Katherine Paterson, two-time Newberry Medal and National Book Award-winning and best-selling author of Bridge to Terabithia, has written an engrossing new middle grade novel, My Brigadista Year, which follows a young Cuban teenagerâ??s participation in Fidel Castroâ??s national literary campaign.

Evil dragons. An impossible love. Our favorite fully realized horse. Whatever malak is. The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley is much more than just the 1985 Newberry Medal winner. Rereading this one shook us to our cores and inspired an impassioned discussion about how female characters complicate the hero's journey, sneaky flashbacks and time jumps, debilitating dragon-inflicted wounds, and mik-bar cravings. Settle down inside your gray castle on the Lake of Dreams and steel yourself - Feelings ahead.MUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Annette Bay Pimentel, author and researcher, came across a 1915 photograph of several men wearing suits and sitting on logs that surround a table set with white linen and china. Behind them stands a Chinese man wearing an apron. The cook is Tie Sing, the main character in her book Mountain Chef: How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service. Evidently, millionaire and Sierra-Club member Stephen Mather hired Tie Sing, "the best trail cook in California," to feed his special guests on a camping trip. Against the odds, he managed to keep the men fed with “gourmet meals as fine as any you'd find in a San Francisco restaurant.” Pimentel includes authentic, mouth-watering menus. After trekking through the pristine California wilderness, these thought leaders became advocates for creating a National Park Service. Pimentel's book provides a springboard for discussing politics with children. She manages to gently broach the still-prickly topics of citizenship, discrimination, and immigration at a level children can understand. Illustrator Rich Lo ignites every page with brilliantly colored pencil drawings and watercolor washes. His own family story of parents immigrating from Hong Kong to the United States mirrors the story of Tie Sing. Lo has illustrated just one other children's nonfiction book, Father's Chinese Opera, which is based on his personal history.  Pimentel hopes Tie Sing will be a model to kids when they face setbacks. She also hopes they will come to appreciate the many people of large and small importance who've helped build our country. According to Pimentel, this is a “golden age for kids' nonfiction.” As proof, she cites the newly established the Sibert Informational Book Medal for nonfiction picture books and a middle-grade or young-adult book. The Newberry Medal and the Caldecott Medal in the last 15-20 years have been awarded to an increasing number of nonfiction books. We're also seeing more back matter, bibliographies, and source quotations in books. Since Common Core was adopted, school teachers are using much more nonfiction. BUY Mountain Chef: How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service (Carter G Woodson Award Book (Awards)) Music Credit Sound Editing Credit