Podcast appearances and mentions of Nic Stone

How can you figure how what kind of person you want to be? Through books, says YA writer Nic Stone and viral-librarian Mychal Threets. Nic and Mychal share their wisdom about finding yourself and finding joy through reading. Click here for this episode's transcript.Segments were produced by Beatrix and Katherine from Austin, Texas. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with editing and mixing by Wyatt Mayes and Genesis Magpayo. Ryan Janes is the camera and audio operator.  

The dark history of retinol, the causal myth of bacterial vaginosis, and Abel Selaocoe crosses time and cultures in new album. DeRay interviews Nic Stone about her new book, Dear Manny. NewsRetinol: The Skin-Care Ingredient With a Horrifying HistoryA Third of Women Get This Infection. The Fix: Treat Their Male Partners.South African cellist Abel Selaocoe fosters dialogue across time and cultures in a new albumHouse votes to censure Rep. Al Green with Democrats' helpLouisiana college student's death investigated as possible hazing incident Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram. 

On today's show, novelist Nic Stone explains why she's excited to be part of the 2024 TruLit Fest. Also, we learn more about a survey of Gen Z's thoughts on the future and mental health. Plus, Michael Tilley and April Wallace share news and events, respectively.

Nic Stone talks to Solar Insiders about the myriad innovative off-grid projects that are using PowerPlus Energy's Australian made – and made for Australia – batteries, including tons of renewable powered dongas.

Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, and The Sun Is Also a Star, and she was the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. On today's show, Nicola and Annmarie discuss Nicola's new adult book, One of Our Kind, “a terrifying and thought-provoking look at what it means to be truly free in America.” They also talk about Black joy, pursuing dreams, and also why it's totally fine when your kids want to dye their hair blue. Episode Sponsors: Annabelle's Book Club LA – A highly curated collection of books and gifts with a modern point of view. Founded by 17-year-old Annabelle Chang, this YA-focused bookstore aims to spark imagination, inspire connection, and bring joy to people of all ages. Stop or find us online at annabellesbookclubla.com. Rep Club – A bookshop and creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, California. Named one of Issa Rae's "favorite places in Los Angeles," this Black, queer, and woman-owned space hosts bookish events  and can help you find your next 5-star read. Wherever you are, shop online at rep.club. For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off your next read with code WILD at checkout!  Books by Nicola Yoon: Everything, Everything The Sun Is Also a Star Instructions for Dancing One of Our Kind Blackout, by Nicola Yoon, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Nic Stone Whiteout, by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon  If you're looking for a throwback karaoke song, here's Making Love Out of Nothing at All, by Air Supply.  Follow Nicola Yoon: Facebook: NicolaYoonWriter Twitter: @NicolaYoon Instagram: @nicolayoon nicolayoon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May is International Short Story Month, so dive on into some of the best YA short story collections this week with Kelly. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Links Why Is May International Short Story Month? YA Short Stories Cataloged Books Discussed How They Met and Other Stories by David Levithan Man-Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers Tasting Light by A.R. Capetta and Wade Roush Three Kisses, One Midnight by Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon Up All Night edited by Laura Silverman Being Ace edited by Madelyn Dyer Blackout and Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon Violent Ends edited by Shaun David Hutchinson Reclaim The Stars: 17 Tales of Love Across Realms and Space edited by Zoraida Córdova Hungry Hearts: 13 Tales of Food and Love edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond First Year Orientation edited by Eric Smith and Lauren Gibaldi Battle of the Bands edited by Eric Smith and Lauren Gibaldi Magic Has No Borders by Sona Charaipotra and Samira Ahmed We Mostly Come Out At Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels, and Other Creatures edited by Rob Costillo The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton Walker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Season 2 of The Cost of Extremism draws to a close, we're excited to bring you a final bonus episode. Today, we're joined by @JoJoFromJerz for an in-depth conversation about three stories that are particularly relevant today.First, we have author Seyward Darby from episode 5, The Crunchy Mom to Alt-Right Pipeline. During our interview about white women's role in the alt-right supremacy movement, Seyward discussed the historical portrayal of white women as martyrs. From literature to popular media, the image of the sacrificial white woman has been perpetuated through countless depictions, all in an attempt to recruit more followers into their white supremacy organizations.Then we have Cherisse Scott, the founder and CEO of Sister Reach, a non-profit that supports the reproductive autonomy of their community through the framework of Reproductive Justice. In episode 1, Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Anti-Abortion Healthcare Crisis, Cherisse highlighted the different ways Sister Reach has worked to meet people where they are in their advocacy work. Finally, we have Nic Stone from episode 2, The Growing Movement to Ban Books. As the New York Times Bestselling author of Dear Martin and other young adult books, Nic theorizes that the push to limit access to specific books originates from a fundamental lack of appreciation for reading among those advocating for bans.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

As Season 2 of The Cost of Extremism draws to a close, we're excited to bring you a final bonus episode. Today, we're joined by @JoJoFromJerz for an in-depth conversation about three stories that are particularly relevant today.First, we have author Seyward Darby from episode 5, The Crunchy Mom to Alt-Right Pipeline. During our interview about white women's role in the alt-right supremacy movement, Seyward discussed the historical portrayal of white women as martyrs. From literature to popular media, the image of the sacrificial white woman has been perpetuated through countless depictions, all in an attempt to recruit more followers into their white supremacy organizations.Then we have Cherisse Scott, the founder and CEO of Sister Reach, a non-profit that supports the reproductive autonomy of their community through the framework of Reproductive Justice. In episode 1, Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Anti-Abortion Healthcare Crisis, Cherisse highlighted the different ways Sister Reach has worked to meet people where they are in their advocacy work. Finally, we have Nic Stone from episode 2, The Growing Movement to Ban Books. As the New York Times Bestselling author of Dear Martin and other young adult books, Nic theorizes that the push to limit access to specific books originates from a fundamental lack of appreciation for reading among those advocating for bans.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSAInstagram: @RedWineBlueUSAFacebook: @RedWineBlueUSAYouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Highlights from this episode with Nic Stone include:   Nic's famous mnemonic for the writing process, including a behind the scenes sneak peek to her third book in the Dear Martin series The two questions to ask when working on a new story The experience of having FUN while writing and how each book is a form of self-exploration Reading (rather than avoiding) comp titles during the drafting process Living an emotionally honest life in order to achieve emotional resonance on the page Neurodivergence as a gift and the power of centering mental health The power (and hilarity) of personifying emotions Putting people from your real life in books… so you can murder them.   Nic Stone is the brilliant, prolific #1 NY Times-bestselling author of young adult fiction, including Dear Martin, Dear Justyce, Odd One Out, Jackpot, her latest Chaos Theory, and her co-authored book with Ibram X. Kendi: How to Be A (Young) Antiracist. Dear Martin was one of Time magazine's 100 best YA books of all times and won the William C. Morris Award in 2018. The books sequel, Dear Justyce, was an NPR Best Book of the Year. Her middle grade books include, Clean Getaway, Easy Pitch, and Marvel's Shuri series based on the breakout character from Black Panther.

With hate-motivated violence seemingly all around us, Kentucky Humanities is working to help educators combat hate-motivated violence promote civic engagement, social cohesion, and cross-cultural understanding in their classrooms. Today on the podcast, Mariama J. Lockington joins Kathleen Pool and host Bill Goodman to preview the the "Safe Students, Empowered Educators" workshop, which is coming up on February 3rd in Lexington and tell you how you can get involved! This day-long workshop offers the opportunity to reflect on the diversity of experiences and perspectives and explore the history of prejudice and efforts to create a more just society. New York Times Best Selling author Nic Stone will be offering the keynote address on Saturday, and the public is invited to register to attend this keynote. For a full schedule and to register for the conference, visit https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/educators-conference. "Safe Students, Empowered Educators" is presented by Kentucky Humanities and the University oF Kentucky UK College of Education Center for Professional Development as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' United We Stand initiative.

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk & Nicola Yoon all came together to give us Whiteout, a story of a group of friends who all fall in love during a snow storm. If you can handle the stress of a southern city being covered in inches of snow, then you need to read this cute af book for the holidays.

Princess Shuri is the Black Panther T'Challa's sister and has been the Black Panther herself – and she is the ultimate scientific genius! The Women of Marvel podcast takes a look at her many scientific discoveries and inventions, how writers and actors get inside the head of a scientist like Shuri, and how she inspires young scientists in the real world.Joining Ellie and Preeti for this scientific investigation are writers Nnedi Okorafor and Nic Stone, actors Letitia Wright and Daisy Lightfoot, and chemist and educator Dr. Sibrina Collins.Check out Marvel Unlimited's Women of Marvel Reading List for Shuri! https://www.marvel.com/articles/podcasts/listen-women-of-marvel-shuri-podcast-episode-highlightsAnd for more on vibranium and the periodic table, you can read Drs. Collins and Appleby's Journal of Chemical Education article here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00206

Have you ever contemplated the potency of a well-written novel or the impact of a compelling story? Join us as we tap into the power of literature with none other than New York Times bestselling author, Nic Stone. We dive deep into the world of young adult literature, discussing the need for representation, and the importance of highlighting human experiences. Stone shares her spiritual journey and how she views the impact of her work.She also unveils her unique approach to capturing the essence of human experiences in her writing.Find Nic Stonehttp://www.instagram.com/nicstoneAbout Nic StoneNic Stone is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, the novel that launched her career in 2017 and encourages readers of all ages to examine the biases in their own lives and to have honest discussions about race in today's world.  Nic's mission is to create books and stories that speak to kids underrepresented in YA literature today—and her aim is to not only create windows in which young people are introduced to new perspectives but also mirrors in which children see their experiences and identities fully represented. Born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, Nic grew up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, and constantly strives to bring diverse voices and stories to her work. All of her novels have been widely embraced by teens and adults and have been the recipients of numerous accolades, awards and starred reviews. In addition to Dear Martin, her books include Dear Justyce, Blackout, Whiteout, and middle-grade novel, Clean Getaway, all New York Times bestsellers, Odd One Out, Jackpot, the Shuri (Black Panther) novels, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist as well as Fast Pitch. Her next YA novel, Chaos Theory, will be published on February 28, 2023. A Spelman College graduate, Nic lives in Atlanta with her family. Find her online at nicstone.info or @nicstone.Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Ignite Nexus Consulting & executive coaching for organizations,individuals&politicians generating positive changeDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone gets serious discussing hot dog eating contests, GameFest, and Nic Stone.   Amanda's book recommendation: Chaos Theory by Nic Stone

Amanda Gorman discusses reading her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden's inauguration. Jerry Craft discusses the irony of having an award-winning book banned for critical race theory, and the importance of creating books that inspire kids to feel represented and have hope. And Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone discuss their collaboration on "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist," a book that gives young people the tools to change the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic Stone is a writer and storyteller who has published thirteen books, including DEAR MARTIN, DEAR JUSTYCE, and ODD ONE OUT. Her latest title, CHAOS THEORY, follows two teens learning about mental health challenges, addiction, and the notion that everyone is worthy of love. In this episode, Nic and Annmarie talk about neurodivergence, antiracist teaching, and how to build a connection with absolutely anybody you sit next to on an airplane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a great conversation with author Nic Stone who wants teens to know that they are never alone when it comes to their mental health. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and other works for tweens and teens tackles the difficult topic of brain health in her new novel CHAOS THEORY —a gripping story about first love, mental health, family, and loving who you are – all amidst the chaos of life. Inspired by her own mental health journey, Stone is setting out to challenge the negative connotations that can sometimes surround mental health issues and to let readers of all ages know that there is nothing to be ashamed of or to hide.  We have a really great conversation on the power of vulnerability and normalizing conversations around mental health.  To learn more visit: http://www.nicstone.info or follow on instagram @nicstone if you would like to work with us and receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net  Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch.  This episode is brought to you by Odyssey Mushroom Elixir. Redeem your FREE can of Odyssey by visiting http://iwantodyssey.com  This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 20% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.  You can also save 20% on all spa treatments at Milk+Honey Spa locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Texas, Miami and get a special rate on a curated Courageous Wellness Retreat Spa Package that includes a 60 minute massage and dry brushing. Book over the phone or online and visit: milkandhoneyspa.com  Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping Meet NED: You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products, including the Hormone Balance Blend and the Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, go to www.helloned.com and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.  Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!  Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll.  This Episode is Sponsored by Sprout Living. To Save 20% on Our Favorite Plant Based Protein Powders by Sprout Living visit: http://www.sproutliving.com and use code CWPodcast at checkout.     

The LA Time Festival of Books was explosive!  And Malik Books has been named a special seller for the Children's Stage! And Malik went on an interview spree talking with… Aaron Becker, Author/ Illustrator of The Tree and the River Aida Salazar, Author of Jovita Wore Pants Amerie, author of You Will Do Great Things Raissa Figueroa, illustrator of You Will Do Great Things Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of Goodnight Sister Kwame Alexander, author of How to Write a Poem Actor Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson authors of I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know Actor Max Greenfield, author of I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud Michael Sampson, author of The Story of Ukraine and Bing!  Bang!  Chugga! Beep! Nic Stone, author of Clean Getaway and Chaos Theory Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón, author of Strong Mama and Strong Baby   E-mail Malik at RealMalikMuhammad@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this YA novel, Chaos Theory, meet seniors Shelbi and Andy. Both have distinctive voices and their perspectives on families, friends, addiction, mental health, pain, grief, joy, and love are stories we need in the world. Transcript here

Author Nic Stone and narrator Dion Graham give voice to Shelbi and Andy, two teens who form an unexpected connection. Graham provides a multilayered portrayal of 18-year-old Andy, whose drinking is largely in response to trouble processing his younger sister's death. Stone portrays Shelbi, a 16-year-old just released from a mental health facility for self harm. Together the narrators explore their characters' vulnerabilities. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Listening Library. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Joanna Gaines, Zachary Levi, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Willie Nelson, and so many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Renee enters her late 30s, she craves books with older main characters. In this short segment, she shares four books that center the lives and stories of older women.    After a short message from our sponsor, Ashley speaks with Nic Stone about her novel, Chaos Theory. The conversation includes how class and power play a role in mental health, necessary conversations, and collaboration. They also discuss Nic's work on “Shuri: A Black Panther Novel” and how she honors Spelman College through her work.    Chaos Theory content warnings: addiction, drinking, suicide, abortion, cognitive disorders   Books & Resources Mentioned:    Renee's Recommendations: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn Pink Moon by Annabel Chase and Tana Gray Witches by Brenda Lozano   Get your copy of CHAOS THEORY by Nic Stone   Bookstores mentioned by Nic Stone Baldwin & Co.  Medu Books  Brave & Kind 44th & 3rd The Salt Eaters Bookshop Mahogany Books Loyalty Books Support our hosts & guests:   Follow Renee: Instagram // Twitter // The StoryGraph   Follow Nic Stone: Instagram //  Website Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Malik joins Nic for a Howe's Things Special, a Black History Month author spotlight on Nic Stone. Plus, stay tuned for a preview of But Have You Tried, the new show from the David A. Howe Public Library! https://buthaveyoutried.podbean.com/

This episode we're continuing our conversation from last year and talking about What is a Book? We talk about hypertext, instruction manuals, visual novels, campfire stories, and more! You can download the podcast  directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Media We Mentioned DC Pride 2022 #1 Tic Tac Tome: The Autonomous Tic Tac Toe Playing Book by Willy Yonkers Homestuck (Wikipedia) Doki Doki Literature Club! (Wikipedia) Everything Everywhere All at Once (Wikipedia) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Wikipedia) Lasers & Feelings Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Links, Articles, and Things Episode 144 - What is a Book? I read all 337 books in Skyrim so you don't have to  Episode 108 - Visual Novels Choose Your Own Adventure (Wikipedia) Demian's Gamebook Web Page KineticNovel (Wikipedia) Hypertext fiction (Wikipedia) HyperCard (Wikipedia) Flip Book (Wikipedia) Desert Bus for Hope Microform (Wikipedia) Rice writing (Wikipedia) Matthew was just wrong about this Changes to new editions of Roald Dahl books have readers up in arms Jaffa Cakes: Legal Status (Wikipedia) That time the X-Men's humanity was put on trial in a real court of law Fountain (Duchamp) (Wikipedia) 20 Books Adapted into Film/TV by BIPOC Authors (and 7 Being Adapted Soon) Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. The Color Purple by Alice Walker | The Color Purple (1985) The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor | The Women of Brewster Place (1989 mini-series) Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, translated by Carol & Thomas Christensen | Like Water for Chocolate (1992) The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan | The Joy Luck Club (1993) Beloved by Toni Morrison | Beloved (1998) The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie | Smoke Signals (1998) Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi | Persepolis (2007) Q&A by Vikras Swarup | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Push by Sapphire | Precious (2009) Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup | 12 Years a Slave (2013) Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly | Hidden Figures (2016) Silence by Shūsaku Endō, translated by William Johnston | Silence (2016) Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese | Indian Horse (2017) Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan | Crazy Rich Asians (2018) The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas | The Hate U Give (2018) If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin | If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han | To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Chararipotra | Tiny Pretty Things (2020 TV series) The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga | The White Tiger (2021) Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Pachinko (2022 TV series) American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang | American Born Chinese (2023 TV series) The Color Purple by Alice Walker | The Color Purple (2023) Exit West by Mohsin Hamid | Exit West (2023) Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Leave the World Behind (2023) The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, translated by Ken Liu | The Three-Body Problem (2023 TV series) Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon | Blackout (forthcoming film & TV series) The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris | The Other Black Girl (forthcoming TV series) Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, March 7th we'll be discussing the genre of Gender Theory/Studies!  Then on Tuesday, March 21st we'll be talking about Moving and Management of Books!

Forty percent of banned books contain protagonists or prominent secondary characters of color, and 21 percent directly address issues of race or racism, according to PEN America. We'll celebrate George Johnson, author of "All Boys Aren't Blue," the second most banned book in the country, and Nic Stone, author of "Dear Martin," the 38th most banned book in the country.

On Today's Show" When I sat down and I decided I wanted to start writing, what I started writing was something that bothered me." - Nic Stone After Nic Stone graduated college, she went on a trip to Bethlehem in Israel to connect with the story behind her faith. But instead of a religious experience, she found herself moved by the stories of the people who live in the city in the present day. Stories that she decided also needed telling.In this episode, Nic joins us to share more about how she found her voice and why she tells the stories she does. She'll speak about the importance of connecting with kids to understand their perspective on life, and why, despite being fearful of backlash over the release of her most recent book, she is still optimistic about the future of reading freedom in the classroom. She also shares her unique reading challenge for our listeners!ContentsChapter 1 - Little Nic, the liar (2:18)Chapter 2 - The lead coat (5:40)Chapter 3 - The story we really need (7:55)Chapter 4 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (11:13)Chapter 5 - What kids want (18:16)Chapter 6 - Visiting Jabari (24:05)Chapter 7 - What about breakfast? (27:04)Chapter 8 - How to Be a (Young) Antiracist (28:33)Chapter 9 - Dear whom? (32:10)Chapter 10 - Mirror, Mirror (34:13)Chapter 11- Beanstack Featured Librarian (34:41)This episode's Beanstack featured librarian is Rita Smith, the Children and Teens Librarian at Hershey Public Library in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Stick around until the end to hear the heartwarming story that reminded her of the value libraries play in the community.Links http://www.nicstone.info/ https://www.thereadingculturepod.com/nic_stone https://www.hersheylibrary.org/ https://beanstack.com

It's almost Valentine's Day, so this episode we're talking about Holiday Romance! We discuss what counts as a holiday, Christmas, nostalgia, 1st vs. 3rd person narration, and how all the stories we read are “fine.” Plus: There's only one bed! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh Yule Planet by Angel Martinez Alaskan Holiday by Debbie Macomber Other Media We Mentioned The Red Satin Collection by Giselle Renarde The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer (the Hanukkah one Jam mentioned) Casper Gets His Wish by R. Cooper (the elf one Jam mentioned) (from Episode 063: Cheap eBooks) The Frontier Romance: Environment, Culture, and Alaska Identity by Judith Kleinfeld Links, Articles, and Things Hark! Episode 328: Brand Synergy When Is ‘Cuffing Season?' New Christmas Movies You Can Stream This Season (2022) How to watch all 172 new Christmas movies in December Quiz: What Queer Holiday Romance Should You Read? Escape from the Holidays 24-hour comic (Wikipedia) 20 Holiday Romance books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) Authors Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. The Holly Dates by Brittainy C. Cherry Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon Sweet on You: A Filipino Romance by Carla de Guzman Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory Kwanzaa Angel by Shirley Hailstock Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera Amor Actually: A Holiday Romance Anthology by Adriana Herrera, Alexis Daria, Diana Muñoz Stewart, Mia Sosa, Priscilla Oliveras, Sabrina Sol, and Zoey Castile Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert Tempted at Midnight by Cheris Hodges One Christmas Wish by Brenda Jackson Grand Theft N.Y.E. by Katrina Jackson Gettin' Merry: A Holiday Anthology by Beverly Jenkins, Francis Ray, Geri Guillaume, and Monica Jackson A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli Holidays with the Wongs by Jackie Lau Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough Also published under the title The Boy From the Mish The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo Right Beside You by Mary Monroe Love Me This Christmas by Jasmine Nicole The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park All I Want Is You by Kayla Perrin and Deborah Fletcher Mello Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, February 21st it's time for What is a book? (part 2)! Then on Tuesday, March 7th we'll be discussing the genre of Gender Theory/Studies! 

In conversation with Tamala Edwards, anchor, 6abc Action News morning edition Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News correspondent. He is the author of many books including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and five #1 New York Times bestsellers including How to Be an Antiracist; Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, co-authored with Jason Reynolds; and Antiracist Baby, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky. His latest books are How to Raise an Antiracist and Goodnight Racism, illustrated by Cbabi Bayoc. In 2020, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was awarded a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the ''Genius Grant.''  Nic Stone is an Atlanta native and a Spelman College graduate. Her debut novel for young adults, Dear Martin, and her debut middle-grade novel, Clean Getaway, were both New York Times bestsellers. She is also the author of Odd One Out, which was an NPR Best Book of the Year and a Rainbow Book List Top Ten selection, Jackpot, and Shuri: A Black Panther Novel. Dear Justyce, the sequel to Dear Martin, recently published. She is one of the authors in the New York Times bestselling book Black Out, recently optioned for as a new anthology program for Netflix by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground. Find her online at nicstone.info or @nicstone  Based on Kendi's internationally acclaimed book and co-authored by bestselling author Stone, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist is a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in How to Be an Antiracist, with young adulthood front and center. (recorded 1/31/2023)

D.L. Hughley and attorney Ben Crump discuss the police killing of Tyre Nichols and the precedent set by the swift arrests of the five Black police officers. Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone discuss why it is important to give yourself grace when learning how to be antiracist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protesters across the nation are demanding police reform after the release of video showing the arrest of Tyre Nichols. Ben Crump, the attorney that represents Nichols' family, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the case and what kind of action needs to be taken to reform policing.Former NYPD Assistant Commissioner Keith Taylor and Professor at Brooklyn Law Alexis Hoag-Fordjour join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the renewed debate over race and policing in this country after the death of Tyre Nichols.Bestselling authors Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone join “CBS Mornings” to discuss their collaboration on the new book "How to Be a (Young) Antiracist," a reimagining of Kendi's influential best-seller for young readers. They will also talk about the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols in Memphis.Rising star Samara Joy is nominated for two Grammy awards in two categories, Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wrapped in shiny wrapping paper or careworn with notes scrawled in the margins-- books are gifts that give again and again. They offer a window into the heart of the author and can open our minds to a different view of the world.  Conni Strittmatter is the Youth & Family Engagement Manager for Baltimore County Public Library. Here are her book picks for kids: "Farmhouse," by Sophie Blackall"The Three Billy Goats Gruff," by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen"Good Night, Little Bookstore," by Amy Cherrix"Ty's Travels," series by Kelly Starling Lyons"The Secret Explorers," series by SJ King"Aven Green," series by Dusti Bowling"Cookie Chronicles," series by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr"Red, White, and Whole," by Rajani LaRocca     **Rajani LaRocca will be visiting several BCPL branches on March 11th. "Black Brother, Black Brother," by Jewell Parker Rhodes     **Jewell Parker Rhodes will join BCPL on January 24th at 7 p.m. for a Zoom event. "Whiteout," by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon"Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist," for Justice by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes"How To Excavate a Heart," by Jake Maia Arlow Find BCPL events here. Authors visits are listed here. Carla Du Pree is executive director of CityLit Project. Here is her list of recommendations for adult readers: "Braiding Sweetgrass," by Robin Kemmerer "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden," by Camille Dungy"If I Survive You," by Jeffrey Escoffery"When We Were Sisters," by Fatimah Ashgar"Bigger Than Bravery," edited by Valerie Boyd"Floaters," by Martin Espada"Don't Count Me Out," by Rafael Alvarez"Pomegranate," by Helen Elaine Lee"Rest is Resistance," by Tricia Hersey"How We Heal," by Alex Elle Check out the NPR "Books We Love" list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Butts, House of Yesterday, A Heart That Works, and more great books. Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke House of Yesterday by Deeba Zargarpur Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney She and Her Cat by Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa, Ginny Tapley Takemori (translator) All the Blood We Share: A Novel of the Bloody Benders of Kansas by Camilla Bruce Sunburn by Andi Watson and Simon Gane PAPERBACK RELEASES: White on White by Aysegül Savas  Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Apparently There Were Complaints: A Memoir by Sharon Gless The Duchess Countess: The Woman Who Scandalized Eighteenth-Century London by Catherine Ostler Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar J. Perry Here's to Us by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen WHAT WE'RE READING: White Out by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nic Stone, and Tiffany D. Jackson The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tirzah and Erica discuss a few cozy YA books set during the holidays. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES  National Book Awards Winner of Young People's Literature Award All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon Talk Santa to Me by Linda Urban The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow New Year's Kiss by Lee Matthews Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Now Is Not the Time To Panic, Better Than Fiction, Legends & Lattes, and more great books. Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson  Better than Fiction by Alexa Martin Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk The Cloisters by Katy Hays The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family by Kerri K. Greenidge A Restless Truth by Freye Marske Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this pre-recorded episode, Tori and Nicole discuss their thoughts about banned books during Banned Books Week, held nationally from September 18 through September 24, 2022. From The Hate U Give to Lord of the Flies, the librarians break down their thoughts about some of the most commonly banned books in the country and their opinions. Tori also shares about new children's books that have caught her eye. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; The Color Purple by Alice Walker; Lord of the Flies by William Golding; To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee; Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee; Clayton Parker Really Really Really Has to Pee by Cinco Paul, illustrated by Gladys Jose; Mean Girls (2004) film; Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Yas Imamura; The Flower Garden by Reneé Kurilla; American Marriage by Tayari Jones; The Way of the House Husband by Kousuke Oono; The Way of the Househusband (2021) Netflix anime; Our Gen by Dianne McKinney-Whetstone; Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

In this episode, Maya is once again marveling at a book by the incredible Nic Stone! This time it's Jackpot! Subscribe to the My Take newsletter that comes out every other friday: https://mytake.aweb.page/p/5c793f97-1177-42ff-a0a9-5c9f3b7313b1 Don't forget to follow My Take on Instagram where a new series has launched: The Bottom Shelf, featuring shorter reviews of other things! My Take also has a Patreon, where every month there will be fun bonus content, including a book club, so it would mean the world if you could support us there! Connect with Maya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mytake/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mytakepod Website: https://mytakepodcast.weebly.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/my-take/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/my-take/support

Ali Velshi is joined by Daniel S. Goldman, MSNBC Legal Analyst, Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Bill Browder, Head of Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, Terrell Jermaine Starr, Founder and Host of ‘Black Diplomats' Podcast, Frank Luntz, Political Analyst, Communications Consultant & Pollster, Toomas Ilves, Former President of the Republic of Estonia, Gov. Jay Inslee (D-Washington), and Nic Stone, Author of “Dear Martin”. 

In this episode, Nicole talks about a read that made her cry and tugged on her heartstrings and discusses more titles coming soon to the library shelves. Tori recommends a few young adult titles and an adult romance. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honor by Dana Canedy; A Journal for Jordan (2021) film; Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose by Dav Pilkey; The Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies by Atiya C. Henley; I Color Myself Different by Colin Kaepernik, illustrated by Eric Wilkerson; Great Loves by DK; I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! by Seth Meyers, illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. Why Not You? by Ciara Wilson, Russell Wilson, JaNay Brown-Wood, illustrated by Jessica Gibson; Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson; Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Homes by Corey Damen Jenkins; Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves by Emily Henderson and Angelin Borsics; Disney Encanto: The Graphic Novel by Random House Disney; High Stakes by Danielle Steel; Beautiful by Danielle Steel; Cramm This Book: So You Know WTF Is Going On in the World Today by Olivia Seltzer; Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan; Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri; J. D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard, illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts; J. D. and the Family Business by J. Dillard, illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts; Yasuke The Legend of the African Samurai by Jamal Turner; 47 Ronan by Mike Richardson, illustrated by Stan Sakai; Life Flight by Lynette Eason; The Match by Harlan Coben; A Safe House by Stuart Woods; Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson; The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont; Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli; The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; Dear Martin by Nic Stone; Love, Simon (2018) movie; Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park; The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

This episode's topic was inspired by a webinar about banned books that featured Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nic Stone, and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, in conversation with Dr. Emily Knox. IT. WAS. FIRE. But it also got us thinking about CRT, banned books, and the link between the two.  So in today's episode, we answer several questions: first, what is CRT and what is it not (hint: it's not being taught in K-12 schools); second, where are we seeing the most restrictions around school curriculum, including banned books; and third, why banning books and being anti-history hurts ALL of us.  AND importantly, we'll be discussing some practical ways you can help stem this harmful tide, so you'll want to listen until the end. What to listen for:  What IS critical race theory, actually?   How CRT been misused to discuss culturally relevant teaching We think anti-CRT should just be called anti-history  The (frightening) increase in book bans recently - even when polls are showing the majority of American voters and parents are opposed to book bans What you can do right now to get loud

In this episode, Maya finally admits she can love a love triangle when talking about Odd One Out by Nic Stone! Subscribe to the My Take newsletter that comes out every other friday: https://mytake.aweb.page/p/5c793f97-1177-42ff-a0a9-5c9f3b7313b1 Don't forget to follow My Take on Instagram where a new series has launched: The Bottom Shelf, featuring shorter reviews of other things! My Take also has a Patreon, where every month there will be fun bonus content, including a book club, so it would mean the world if you could support us there! Connect with Maya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mytake/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mytakepod Website: https://mytakepodcast.weebly.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/my-take/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/my-take/support

Author and podcast host Nic Stone talks about building Shuri's story over the past few years and about Shuri's journey in her three YA Shuri novels. She also talks about her brand-new official Marvel podcast, The History of Marvel Comics: Black Panther.

On April 2nd, 1966, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby debuted Marvel's first Black super-hero, Black Panther, in the pages of Fantastic Four #52 - at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. In this premiere episode, host Nic Stone will deep dive into the complexities of his early adventures and how writers like Roy Thomas elevated the character beyond what readers had seen in a Marvel comic. 

An exploration into the comic book origins of Black Panther via conversations with the creators who have shaped T'Challa's journey, a celebration of the Afro-Futurism of Wakanda, and the worldwide social impact of the character.  Hosted by author Nic Stone. Learn more at Marvel.com/BlackPantherPodcast

Coming 2/14, An exploration into the comic book origins of Black Panther via conversations with the creators who have shaped T'Challa's journey, a celebration of the Afro-Futurism of Wakanda, and the worldwide social impact of the character.  Hosted by author Nic Stone. Learn more at Marvel.com/BlackPantherPodcast

An exploration into the comic book origins of Black Panther via conversations with the creators who have shaped T'Challa's journey, a celebration of the Afro-Futurism of Wakanda, and the worldwide social impact of the character.  Hosted by author Nic Stone.Learn more at Marvel.com/BlackPantherPodcast

In this episode,  the best-selling YA author, Nic Stone, revisits two childhood faves: Louis Sachar's classic 1998 novel, Holes, and Jeffrey Eugenides' The Virgin Suicides - two books that left their impression on her own career as the author of  young adult novels that center the stories of  Black youths so long absent in fiction. Best known for her 2017 debut, Dear Martin, the story of justice McAllister, a Black Ivy league bound teenager, trying to make sense of a world that insists on seeing him as a criminal, her books are driven by a need to tell stories about the lives of adolescents, complicated by race and sexuality in ways that reflect her own coming of age in 1990s Atlanta. It was at Spelman College, a historically Black liberal arts college for women when, Stone says, she finally found a sense of self that gave her the confidence to become a writer: "I feel that at Spelman, I got the message that I had value because I exist. If I didn't exist, there would be nothing for me to contribute to the world. But the fact that I exist means that there are things that I have to give that nobody else can give. I think that's something that everybody should internalize. "

“Oh yeah, that's a success… Kind of.”Our story continues with the chaos of battle as our heroes learn come face to face with Ravana's dark necrotic powers. What advice will The Solar One have for Zuri? And what are the consequences of all of these tough choices someone keeps rolling?CW: Death and demonsThis episode featured, special guest, Tyrone! Among other amazing things, Tyrone runs a discord specifically geared towards supporting and creating content for Indigenous nerds. They can be found on Twitter @LammaticHama!A Game Called Quest (https://linktr.ee/agamecalledquest) is an actual play/audio drama of the TTRPG Quest, created by T.C. Sottek and The Adventure Guild. More info about Quest can be found at https://www.adventure.game/. You can find more content from us on instagram or twitter @gamecalledquest, or on our community discord. We release biweekly episodes which are available for listening on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and a variety of other podcasty destinations!This show is produced and GM'd by Rose (Twitter & IG: @smileyroseyyy) and co-edited by Rose and Sean (@thecrumpit). This podcast features Mani as Garith/Dr. Turtle (IG preyingman_izz), Brett as Grey/Yesulga (IG @brettmessioraprobably), Ben as Zach/Thorn (IG @needleknight, Twitter @talesfromgaia), and Su as Zuri/Elyse (IG @surasree_das).This week's spotlight is JN Butler. Butler is a neurodiverse, non-binary illustrator, Quest content creator. They are the mastermind behind The Monster Manifest, a manual that allows you to add monsters from Dnd to your quest campaign. If you are hoping to emulate another game or just looking for fun NPC ideas, this is a great piece of content for you. Be one of the first ten people to tweet about, post about, or review the podcast and talk about the awesome new NPCs and get a free copy of the Monster Manifest. To see more of JN's work, visit their website at https://jnbutler.art/!Interested in a free audible trial that will also support this Podcast!? Go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/AGameCalledQuest and check out one of the these books written by authors from marginalized communities: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts, Black Wings Beating by Alex London, or Hazel and Gray by Nic Stone.Music/SoundTheme Song: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"All This" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Strength of the Titans" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The Decisive Battle by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Hit Man" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Snowfall by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US All sound effects are collected either from free-sound.org and YouTube audio archives.

"That's a lot of damage."Our story continues with an epic battle and an equally epic sparring match. Can Zuri impress the Solar One? Can the team survive a stand off with the dark circus master? Join us this week for an action packed 1/2 hour!CW: violence, explosion, broken bones, other combat related injuriesThis episode featured, special guest, Tyrone as Newton! Among other amazing things, Tyrone runs a discord specifically geared towards supporting and creating content for Indigenous nerds. They can be found on Twitter @LammaticHama!A Game Called Quest (https://linktr.ee/agamecalledquest) is an actual play/audio drama of the TTRPG Quest, created by T.C. Sottek and The Adventure Guild. More info about Quest can be found at https://www.adventure.game/. You can find more content from us on instagram or twitter @gamecalledquest, or on our community discord. We release biweekly episodes which are available for listening on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and a variety of other podcasty destinations!This show is produced and GM'd by Rose (Twitter & IG: @smileyroseyyy) and co-edited by Rose and Sean (@thecrumpit). This podcast features Mani as Garith/Dr. Turtle (IG preyingman_izz), Brett as Grey/Yesulga (IG @brettmessioraprobably), Ben as Zach/Thorn (IG @needleknight, Twitter @talesfromgaia), and Su as Zuri/Elyse (IG @surasree_das).This week's spotlight is JN Butler. Butler is a neurodiverse, non-binary illustrator, Quest content creator. They are the mastermind behind The Monster Manifest, a manual that allows you to add monsters from Dnd to your quest campaign. If you are hoping to emulate another game or just looking for fun NPC ideas, this is a great piece of content for you. Be one of the first ten people to tweet about, post about, or review the podcast and talk about the awesome new NPCs and get a free copy of the Monster Manifest. To see more of JN's work, visit their website at https://jnbutler.art/!Interested in a free audible trial that will also support this Podcast!? Go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/AGameCalledQuest and check out one of the these books written by authors from marginalized communities: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts, Black Wings Beating by Alex London, or Hazel and Gray by Nic Stone.Music/SoundTheme Song: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/EpicBattle by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Circus Freaks" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The Decisive Battle by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Strength of the Titans" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Chase" Alexander Nakarada Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Dragon Slayer by 魔界Symphony | https://soundcloud.com/makai-symphony Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US "Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ On Your Six by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US“Ragtime Theme” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Death and Axes" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"All This" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/All sound effects are collected either from free-sound.org and YouTube audio archives.

“What's the deal with this unicorn?”Our story continues with the clashing of swords and tongues as Elyse tries to explain her way out of her Black Lotus affiliation and the rest of the party go to their “interview” with Ravana. Find out why this particular circus gets a bad reputation!This episode featured, special guest, Tyrone! Among other amazing things, Tyrone runs a discord specifically geared towards supporting and creating content for Indigenous nerds. They can be found on Twitter @LammaticHama!A Game Called Quest (https://linktr.ee/agamecalledquest) is an actual play/audio drama of the TTRPG Quest, created by T.C. Sottek and The Adventure Guild. More info about Quest can be found at https://www.adventure.game/. You can find more content from us on instagram or twitter @gamecalledquest, or on our community discord. We release biweekly episodes which are available for listening on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and a variety of other podcasty destinations!This show is produced and GM'd by Rose (Twitter & IG: @smileyroseyyy) and co-edited by Rose and Sean (@thecrumpit). This podcast features Mani as Garith/Dr. Turtle (IG preyingman_izz), Brett as Grey/Yesulga (IG @brettmessioraprobably), Ben as Zach/Thorn (IG @needleknight, Twitter @talesfromgaia), and Su as Zuri/Elyse (IG @surasree_das).This week's spotlight is JN Butler. Butler is a neurodiverse, non-binary illustrator, Quest content creator. They are the mastermind behind The Monster Manifest, a manual that allows you to add monsters from Dnd to your quest campaign. If you are hoping to emulate another game or just looking for fun NPC ideas, this is a great piece of content for you. Be one of the first ten people to tweet about, post about, or review the podcast and talk about the awesome new NPCs and get a free copy of the Monster Manifest. To see more of JN's work, visit their website at https://jnbutler.art/!Interested in a free audible trial that will also support this Podcast!? Go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/AGameCalledQuest and check out one of the these books written by authors from marginalized communities: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts, Black Wings Beating by Alex London, or Hazel and Gray by Nic Stone.Music/SoundTheme Song: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/EpicBattle by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/“Ragtime Theme” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Super Circus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The Decisive Battle by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Chase" Alexander Nakarada Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/All sound effects are collected either from free-sound.org and YouTube audio archives.

Producer Chelsea here - I'm back with another short message letting you know that we hope to bring you new contention this feed very soon, and we appreciate your patience in the meantime.Until then, we want to share an episode from last October featuring an interview with Nic Stone, one of our favorite novelists for children and young adults. In it, Rachel and Nic discuss breaking down barriers in publishing, pursuing writing even when others are trying to dictate your narrative, and staying true to your own voice.You can follow Nic on Instagram and buy her books here!--Look, we can't control what's happening in the world, but we can control how we show up in it. That's why we want you to join us in our Next 90 Days Challenge, a totally free experience featuring exclusive lessons from Rachel, Dave, Brit Barron, and more about showing up for your life and in community with others. Head on over to https://bit.ly/risenext90 to get started.Are you as stoked for Rachel's latest Target product drop as we are? A whole new collection of beautiful floral inspired Start Today Journals, notebooks, and more are on sale now! Check them out before they disappear; https://bit.ly/risepodtargetDave's first-ever book, Get Out Of Your Own Way, is OUT NOW! This book is for everyone, and we mean EVERYONE: women who loved Girl Wash Your Face, men who did or didn't read Girl Wash Your Face, personal development skeptics, personal development devotees, anyone and everyone who has a life and knows it could maybe get a little better if they could just get out of their own dang way! LET'S GOOOOOO! -> http://bit.ly/gooyowpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Y'all - I love talking to other writers about process, how to get started, and most importantly, HOW TO KEEP GOING. Even if you don't see yourself as a writer, I promise you you will benefit from this conversation with author Nic Stone. Her first novel was published when she was 32, and she shows no signs of slowing down. If you've thought about pursuing your passion as a second (or third, or fourth, or fourtieth) act, you need to hear this episode. Nic and I talk about representation, reaching audiences where they're at, and the best ways to use social media to reach your target audience.Follow Nic on Instagram, catch her on tour, and buy her books here!--If you liked this conversation then you'll love the Start Today Morning Show - a weekday morning show that absolutely not one person is talking about. The Start Today Morning Show with Rach and Dave returns Monday August 26th and streams LIVE Monday through Friday at 8am CST, but if you can't catch the stream, we have amazing news for you: the show is now also a podcast! That's right, subscribe now and get each day's episode delivered to you so you can listen whenever you want. It's like magic!Listen, I get it! I spent years struggling to grow and scale my small business, desperate for the knowledge that would help me grow my profit and be a better leader for my team and my family. After attending countless business conferences over the years and speaking at even more I became aware of something that was missing. I wanted to create a business conference that was TACTICAL and INSPIRING. I wanted attendees to leave feeling UNSTOPPABLE and EMPOWERED by all of the new tools in their tool kit. That's why I created the RISE Business Conference. I am positive this conference will be the most impactful event I've ever done because when someone learns to successfully grow their business, it changes their lives --and their families lives-- for generations. Over 4,500 men and women have already booked their seats at our last event of 2019, get yours today ---> https://thehollisco.com/pages/rise-businessLastly, if you are looking to add gratitude + goal-setting in your life then head to our shop to grab your Start Today Journal here-- http://bit.ly/2UZOglA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices