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In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony interviews Varian Johnson, author of 'Little Big Man.' They discuss the themes of family dynamics, the challenges of writing for children, and the importance of empathy in storytelling. Johnson shares insights into his writing process, the business side of publishing, and how he crafts relatable characters that resonate with young readers. The conversation highlights the significance of diverse voices in literature and the universal truths that can emerge from specific family experiences.New Releases:Miss Liberty by Erin Moonyeen HaleyEl Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and illustrated by Joe CepedaThe Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace LinReturn to Sender by Vera BrosgolWeird Sad and Silent- by Alison McGheeChapters00:00 Introduction to Varian Johnson and Little Big Man01:12 Exploring Elijah's Character and Family Dynamics04:22 Challenges of Writing for Young Audiences10:56 Crafting Empathy and Universal Themes16:06 Elijah's Perspective on Family Struggles23:09 New Releases31:43 Texas Passes School Vouchers33:25 South Carolina Bans 10 Books Statewide36:44 Judge Delivers Blow to Trump & DOGE in IMLS Lawsuit

In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony interviews Varian Johnson, author of 'Little Big Man.' They discuss the themes of family dynamics, the challenges of writing for children, and the importance of empathy in storytelling. Johnson shares insights into his writing process, the business side of publishing, and how he crafts relatable characters that resonate with young readers. The conversation highlights the significance of diverse voices in literature and the universal truths that can emerge from specific family experiences.New Releases:Miss Liberty by Erin Moonyeen HaleyEl Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and illustrated by Joe CepedaThe Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace LinReturn to Sender by Vera BrosgolWeird Sad and Silent- by Alison McGheeChapters00:00 Introduction to Varian Johnson and Little Big Man01:12 Exploring Elijah's Character and Family Dynamics04:22 Challenges of Writing for Young Audiences10:56 Crafting Empathy and Universal Themes16:06 Elijah's Perspective on Family Struggles23:09 New Releases31:43 Texas Passes School Vouchers33:25 South Carolina Bans 10 Books Statewide36:44 Judge Delivers Blow to Trump & DOGE in IMLS Lawsuit

Just in time for Black History Month we're tackling a number of firsts on our podcast. Our first Pam Muñoz Ryan book. Our first Brian Selznick book. And while this isn't our first picture book biography, we've done relatively few over the years. Old nonfiction picture books age so poorly sometimes but this title had some incredible backmatter, even by 2025 standards. We discuss how this book has "sepia with depth" yet somehow manages not to be boring looking, and how we'd love to be remembered as "fierce but famous." For the full Show Notes please visit: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/02/09/fuse-8-n-kate-when-marian-sang-by-pam-munoz-ryan-and-brian-selznick/

Please welcome author illustrator Ana Velez to the show!!!

Episode Summary: In this episode, Alix and Kelly continue sharing tips on how to start a book club and maintain it long-term.Tips Shared:[2:16] Tip #1: Get Members Involved & Allow Yourself This Time[15:28] Get Creative with Members[22:04] Create a Food Experience[27:10] Have Time to Socialize[32:47] Allow Change & Flexibility[42:30] Don't Take Things Personally; Members Will Come & Go[48:27] Reasons to Join or Start a Book ClubBooks Mentioned:Echo by Pam Muñoz RyanMy Life in France by Julia ChildShadow and Bone Series by Leigh BardugoThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirCirce by Madeline MillerTwilight by Stephanie MeyerEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardSteve Jobs by Walter IsaacsonDivergent by Veronica RothResources Mentioned:Delicious ReadsEviteSignup GeniusBookclub AppCami Hall StudioCami Hall Studio InstagramBlock Restaurant Provo, UtahWhat's New at LitJoy?Heartless Special EditionFablehaven Special EditionFollow LitJoy!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW The LitJoy Podcast wherever you listen.Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateCheck out LitJoy's officially licensed author collections!Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount!Find all episode show notes on The LitJoy Podcast homepage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The exploration of the themes in the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

On this episode, I talk with author Elisa Stone Leahy about her debut middle grade book Tethered to Other Stars. We talk about her work with immigrants and how that inspired the book, about the concept of sanctuary, about immigration activism, and about Elisa's plan to write more books inspired by this topic as well as venture into writing fantasy.Books mentioned in this episode include:Tethered to Other Stars by Elisa Stone Leahy (Audiobook)Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Audiobook)I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.

This week, Trisha talks about middle grade storytelling and recommends a couple of books in which the stories are told from multiple perspectives. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 117 June 8, 2023 On the Needles 4:58 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Gridlines by Susanne Sommer, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66– DONE!! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom  The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira, Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet in Miss Manners, Yarntini Sock in Match Point and Ginger Ice On the Easel 12:43 June art focus & a little poetry?   On the Table 15:28   New cookbook review coming later this summer: Veg Forward by Susan Spungen   Fast tomato curry with eggs from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian   Asparagus soup and Sugar snaps with ricotta from Weekday Vegetarians   https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/05/easy-strawberry-lemonade/   Strawberry Creme Fraiche Bars from 100 Cookies My gosh, these were SO GREAT! Parmesan Crackers from Savory Baking Duck-fat potatoes Ricotta Meatballs from I Dream of Dinner Temple lunch salads On the Nightstand 29:51 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Tudors in Love by Sarah Gristwood The Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Freemantle (audio) Gigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin  A Spinster's Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton (audio) Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (audio)  Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb  Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan (audio) The Fires by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, trans by Larissa Kyzer  Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld  Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas   Bingo 54:39 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. Debut author: gigi listening Someplace to visit: Iceland/the Fires New project: gnome POC: Symphony of Secrets    Taught Nate to make granola Read a different genre re: Fashionopolis Baked Parmesan Crackers from scratch Cooked bird-themed/duck-fat potatoes!

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Scholastic Press is proud to publish COMING UP CUBAN: RISING PAST CASTRO'S SHADOW by 15‐time Emmy® Award winner and Pura Belpré honoree Sonia Manzano (on sale August 2, 2022). Offering a fresh look at and examining the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, this unforgettable and crucial story addresses the inner lives and growth of four children from very different walks of life as they experience major social, political, and cultural upheaval. In the wake of Fidel Castro's new regime, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan-children of different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds-learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting effects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity. "Social upheavals affect everyone. I wanted to write a novel that examined the impact the 1959 Cuban Revolution had on four children. Through these four separate life stories, I hope our readers see how interconnected we all are, regardless of any tumultuous times we might be living in. Scholastic, with their everlasting focus on diverse books, are the perfect publishers," said Manzano. In this novel, two of the kids make it out of Cuba, one of them flown out as part of a program called Operation Peter Pan and brought to Miami. Over 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban minors were sent to the USA under this system by frightened parents who hoped to protect them from the real or rumored Castro policies. Two are left behind, where poverty and uncertainty lurk. Perfect for fans of Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz, COMING UP CUBAN imparts resonant and interwoven tales of children enduring trying moments in history, as they grow through these emotionally‐charged experiences. The book is also the first in a new four‐book publishing program between Manzano and Scholastic.

Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan is about a girl who learns to keep her hope after losing her old life in Mexico and starting a new one in the Central Valley of California at the height of the Great Depression. It's also about crocheting. A lot of crocheting! Esperanza learns a lesson valuable to … Continue reading "47 – Crochet in Esperanza Rising" The post 47 – Crochet in Esperanza Rising first appeared on The Children's Literature Podcast.

This episode we're talking about Biographical Fiction & Fictional Biographies! We talk about metafiction, superhero origins as cover songs, spaceship detectives, cat biographies, amendments to amendments, alien abductions, 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 Things We Read (or tried to…) Nat Tate: An American Artist: 1928-1960 by William Boyd Wikipedia Maigret's Memoirs by Georges Simenon, translated by Howard Curtis Matthew was wrong about how many books in this series came out in one month, but based on the French Wikipedia article four titles (including this one) were released in 1951. Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg Jack Sheppard (Wikipedia) The Dreamer by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Peter Sís Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf (Wikipedia) Summertime by J.M. Coetzee Other Media We Mentioned Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Series by Gyles Brandreth Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life by Philip José Farmer What Is the What by Dave Eggers Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe (Wikipedia) Blonde (2022 film) (Wikipedia) Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates Smile (2022 film) (Wikipedia) Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison The Limits of Autobiography: Trauma, Testimony, Theory by Leigh Gilmore The Sot-Weed Factor by John Barth The Red Tent by Anita Diamant Summer Fun by Jeanne Thornton Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (Wikipedia) A Field Guide to the Aliens of Star Trek: The Next Generation by Joshua Chapman (zine series) We can't find a good link for the zines, but it's been collected as a book Interview with the Vampire (film) (Wikipedia) A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. The Big Lebowski (Wikipedia) Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore Links, Articles, and Things Episode 143 - Amish Romance Episode 119 - Regence Romance Episode 094 - Chick Lit Romance Episode 070 - Erotic Romance The 7 Best Library Podcasts  Fictionalized biography (Encyclopædia Britannica) Autofiction (Wikipedia) Isekai (Wikipedia) Oliver Cromwell (Wikipedia) Epistolary novel (Wikipedia) Episode 111 - Happy Birthday Dracula Episode 128 - Plucky Kid Detective Episode 136 - Hearts of Magic: Threads Entangled List of biblical figures identified in extra-biblical sources (Wikipedia) List of Dewey Decimal classes (Wikipedia) National Library of Medicine classification (Wikipedia) Zaphod Beeblebrox (Wikipedia) “Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, you know?” False memory: Mandela Effect (Wikipedia) 17 Fictional Biographies books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & 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. Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander Clotel: or, The President's Daughter by William Wells Brown Pocahontas by Joseph Bruchac American Woman by Susan Choi The Black Rose by Tananarive Due The Reason for Crows: A Story of Kateri Tekakwitha by Diane Glancy Stone Heart: A Novel of Sacajawea by Diane Glancy Driving the King by Ravi Howard Delayed Rays of a Star by Amanda Lee Koe Leo Africanus by Amin Maalouf, translated by Peter Sluglett Empress Orchid by Anchee Min Dancing in the Dark by Caryl Phillips Douglass' Women by Jewell Parker Rhodes I the Supreme by Augusto Roa Bastos, translated by Helen Lane Empress by Shan Sa The Book of Salt by Monique Truong Black Cloud Rising by David Wright Faladé 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, October 18th for our SpoooooOOOoooky Halloween episode we'll be talking about the concept of Hate Reads! Then on Tuesday, November 1st we'll be discussing the genre of Investigative Journalism!

Join Alyssa and Kaitlyn as they explore juvenile literature that adults will love! Titles include: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, Neil Gaiman novels, Brown Girls Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, Rick Riordan Presents Imprint, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Gmorning, Gnight! By Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels by Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan, When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamison and Omar Mohamed, New Kid by Jerry Craft, Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, The Giver series by Lois Lowry, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The Mamas are split over their MG Fantasy Reads (for ages 8-12) but it's not surprising since Heather loves flying horses and all things magical while Margie would rather read true crime stories unless a Sasquatch is involved. Find out where your loyalties lie by joining the debate. Plus, you can jump start your summer reading with six great new recommendations for all ages from the Mamas. Book Chat:Solimar by Pam Muñoz RyanAmira & Hamza: The War to Save the World by Samira AhmedPick 6: Summer Reads for All AgesMargie's Picks:Lower Middle Grade: The Orphans of St. Halibuts by Sophie WillsTeen/YA: Just Our Luck by Julia WatsonGrown Ups: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. SummersHeather's Picks:Preschool: Roar! I'm a Dinosaur by Merrill RaineyMiddle Grade: Northwind by Gary PaulsenGrown Ups: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osmanwww.twolitmamas.com

What book whisked you away into the wonderful world of reading when you were younger? What book written for young teens do you find yourself recommending over and over? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome's books and reading regular Katie Proctor, and they are here to shout out ten of their favorites from the middle grade genre of reading! From monkeys in Oklahoma to a magical harmonica and all kinds of beautiful, heart-soaring themes in-between, Meg and Katie will get you excited to check out a middle grade book for your family or for yourself! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Olive and June: Visit oliveandjune.com/awesome for 20% off your first Mani System! Framebridge: Go to framebridge.com and use promo code AWESOME to save an additional 15% off your first order Care/Of: For 50% off your first Care/of order of $40 or more, go to takecareof.com and enter code “awesome50” Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app for FREE then start your search for a top-rated doctor. Factor: Head to go.factor75.com/awesome120 and use code awesome120 to get $120 off SHOW NOTES: AOTW: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Amazon | Bookshop Foodbelly.com MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech Amazon | Bookshop Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech Amazon | Bookshop Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier Amazon | Bookshop A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat Amazon | Bookshop All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Amazon | Bookshop Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Amazon | Bookshop The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera Amazon | Bookshop Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls Amazon I Bookshop Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Patterson Amazon I Bookshop Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Amazon I Bookshop When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson with Omar Mohamed Amazon I Bookshop Pony by RJ Palacio Amazon | Bookshop You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Join Elisabeth, Kristina, and Russell as they chat with Shellie about their favorite sci-fi/fantasy books. They talk about the different types of sci-fi/fantasy, favorite authors, and what they are currently streaming. Books, authors, and subgenres mentioned: Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Jim Butcher The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein Paranormal Romance Simon R. Green The Stand by Stephen King

It's the middle of January and the Awesomes have a TON of recommendations to help ease you through the winter blues! From what to watch to a brilliant audiobooks to products to make the winter a little easier, Meg and Kyle are here to share what's good right now!We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! Don't forget to check out the Sorta Awesome store on Amazon when shopping this month!Come join us on Patreon for all of our spicy romance book talk!Legends of the North Cascades by Jonathan EvisonGoing There by Katie CouricCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerEcho by Pam Muñoz RyanMr. Coffee Espresso MachineSaraBethYogaNordic Beach WrapHey Dude house shoesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pam Muñoz Ryan's novel of immigration, trauma, and resilience has been beloved by children and teachers since its publication in 2000. It is a work of historical fiction, but the novel's focus on the intersection of racism and capitalist exploitation unfortunately remains very relevant today.  Terri also shares a few stories from her own family's history, which has some intriguing parallels to Esperanza's.  On a lighter note, this episode includes some improvised singing and a brief appearance of our British accents. We apologize in advance.  If you like the show, please rate, review, and subscribe/follow! Ratings and reviews help new listeners find our show.  https://linktr.ee/Readingduringrecess Find our show on Twitter @reading_recess Find our show on Instagram @reading_recess Find Sarah on Twitter @sarahebba25 and on Instagram @sarahebba Find Terri on Twitter @TerriCLaRue and on Instagram @tc_larue Email us at readingduringrecesspod@gmail.com

In this episode, we celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month with some favorite Scholastic authors. First, Sonia Manzano revisits her 2015 memoir, Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx. You may know Sonia as Maria, the beloved character she played on Sesame Street for more than 30 years. Growing up in a struggling Puerto Rican family in the 1950s, Sonia wondered how she could contribute to a society that didn't see her. “I felt invisible,” she says. Her story of resilience and hope continues to inspire readers of all ages. Host Suzanne McCabe also talks with Pam Muñoz Ryan, the award-winning author of Esperanza Rising and several other celebrated novels. Pam discusses the genesis of her latest book, an enchanting novel for middle-graders called Mañanaland. The mythical tale introduces readers to a brave boy named Max, who learns what it means to help people fleeing danger and persecution. In the final segment, author Justin A. Reynolds and illustrator Pablo Leon introduce their new graphic novel, Miles Morales: Shock Waves. It is already a hit with young Marvel fans. “Maybe you're not able to have web slingers and scale the city walls,” Justin tells kids, “but your voice can travel just as far.”

Charity Hill interviews Trisha Galvan LPC and LCPC on the beautifully human word "resilience," a word worth exploring. Trisha defines what resilience looks like and discusses the importance of community to framing a resilient response to difficulty. Trisha also suggests a return to attachment for older children, to ground them for resilient behaviors as teens and young adults. To promote resilience in your family, Charity shares several fictional works, both picture books and middle grade fiction: It Could Always Be Worse by Margot Zemach, The Cow in the House by Harriet Ziefert, A Chair For My Mother by Vera Williams, The Rag Coat by Lauren Mills, The Fire Cat by Esther Averill, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Dr. DeSoto by William Steig, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry, and Little Britches by Ralph Moody. Charity also encourages you to set aside time to tell your own stories of resilience to your children.Please enjoy essays at our blog.Enjoy book reviews and reflections at Instagram.

It's the final ~official~ episode of 2020, and Alli and her guests are turning their attention to Pam Muñoz Ryan's 2000 middle grade novel, Esperanza Rising. This beautiful, meaningful book touches on themes of immigration, family, race, class, mental health, the patriarchy, privilege, and so much more. Don't miss out on this 2020 grand finale, featuring a very special, award-winning book. Check out Marci and Ako's bi-weekly podcast, the Colored Pages Book Club. Follow the show on Instagram (@thesecoloredpages) and Twitter (@TheColoredPages).

Today, we're celebrating Scholastic's 100th anniversary with President, Chairman, and CEO Dick Robinson. Dick's father, Maurice R. Robinson, known affectionately to generations of staffers as Robbie, founded the company in 1920, a venture that started with a small weekly newspaper has since grown into the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. Generations of readers have fond memories of attending a Scholastic Book Fair on an autumn afternoon, or checking off a list of books to purchase on one of the many Scholastic Book Club order forms that arrived in classrooms. Kids have grown-up with, and obsessed over Clifford the Big Red Dog, Goosebumps, The Baby-Sitters Club, Harry Potter, and Captain Underpants. Stories by Suzanne Collins, the late Walter Dean Myers, Raina Telgemeier, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Kelly Yang, to name a few, still captivate young readers. Scholastic News and Junior Scholastic are still staples in classrooms across the country, and Scholastic Kid Reporters are still out there getting stories that matter to them and their young readers. Last, but not least, young people still receive coveted Scholastic Art & Writing Awards each year, as they have done for nearly a century. Past recipients include Andy Warhol, Bernard Malamud, Kay WalkingStick and Mozelle Thompson. The list goes on, but we wanted to hear from Dick about his memories of his father, the early years at the company, and how he has remained true to his father's vision, that few things are more magical than children discovering themselves in the pages of a book.

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

Amanda and Jenn discuss cathartic reads, wintery settings, historical fiction for kids, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by The History of Literature – A Podcast, The Switch by Beth O’Leary, and Kind of a Big Deal by Shannon Hale, with Fierce Reads. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (rec’d by Christina)   The Bear by Claire Cameron (rec’d by Eugenia) Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara and The Flavia DeLuce series by Alan Bradley (The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie) (rec’d by Sherry)   Finding God in the Waves: How I lost my faith and found it again in science by Mike McHargue (rec’d by Treva) All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M Johnson (rec’d by Stacey) Questions 1. I’ve been going through a lot recently with corona and quarantine and everything, and just really need to stop thinking about my own life for a second. Unfortunately, most things I read or watch remind me of myself and my relationships. The only thing that’s been helping is watching Avatar: The Last Airbender and playing Papa’s Bakeria non-stop, lol. I just really need something fun and cute and escapist that I can binge-read and not think about the world. Love, -Maria 2. It is hot hot HOT and I am craving some winter fairy tale magic. (To be fair, I am almost always in the mood for this sort of thing, but it is Very Hot.) I was the Children’s Book Buyer at an indie bookstore until recently, meaning I am quite well-versed in the Middle Grade and YA options, so I’m searching for a recommendation from the adult side of things. While I loved the quiet magical realism of The Snow Child, I’m looking for something more along the lines of The Bear and the Nightingale or Spinning Silver. Thank you thank you! -Hana 3. Hello Get Booked team! Your podcast is one of my absolute favorites – I am an avid listener. Do you have any recommendations for comics, short stories, chapter books, etc. featuring Superman and/or Spiderman for reluctant beginner readers? If possible, I would like to avoid those “easy reader” / “I can read” books. I’d love books that explore these superheroes’ origin stories in a kid-friendly way, in addition to fighting bad guys. The reader I have in mind is 6 years old and will try to read above their level if really interested (but is currently struggling). I told this reader a bit about Superman’s origin story myself like a bedtime story and they were hooked. I’d really like to foster a love for books and reading this way, if possible. -Sel 4. I’m a bookseller in quarantine trying to keep my guilty pleasures book club active and engaged as we have not been able to meet in person since March (we are a notorious loud, slightly tipsy, and chatty group). We read YA, more on the Sarah J Maas end of the scale, and this year we’ve tried to highlight different heritage months in our picks (Black History, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander, Pride Month, etc). I’m running into trouble finding us something for November, when we’d like to read an Indigenous / First Nations pick. All the ones I have found skew younger or are contemporary, but I’d really like to give them a few Fantasy options. Some picks they’ve loved in the past include THE BONE WITCH and SADIE. We have some members with mental health and PTSD triggers, so please give any content warnings you deem relevant. We try to pick two months in advance so if you can get back to me by September that would be great but if not I’d still love some recs I can pass on to them. Thanks so much! -Faith 5. I have been experiencing a lot of loss over the past few months.  That paired with all the pandemic madness and some personal relationship issues I feel like I need a good pick me up book. I’m looking for something that will help me know it is ok to feel what I feel.  Maybe something with a lot of feels that I can cry with.  Fiction or non-fiction is ok.  Just a good emotional book that will help me release some feelings and feel  better after reading. -Noelle 6. The All Souls Trilogy is one of my all-time favorites, but I haven’t been able to find anything similar that’s not YA! Fantasy, magic, romance, and a little bit sexy. -Aislinn 7. I am looking for historical fiction for my daughter.  She is starting school virtually this year and had a hard time with virtual school in the spring.  I am looking to supplement her social studies content with some books that can bring that subject to life for her.  This year her curriculum includes history and culture from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe and Australia.  She is 11 and going into 6th grade.  Last year she studied WW1 and WW2, and read a few books on those subjects (Diary of Ann Frank, My Friend the Enemy), so we do not need anything involving that time period in Europe. She loves mysteries, horror, and pretty much every graphic novel I’ve given her to read.  Bonus points if my advanced 3rd grader can also read these recs. A few of her favorites are the Nancy Drew series, Bloom by Kenneth Oppel, everything by Raina Telgemeier, El Deafo by Cece Bell, and the Greek Myth graphic novel series by George O’Connor. Thank you so much!   -Jessica Books Discussed The Novice by Taran Matharu Discworld: The Wyrd Sisters (Witches #1) or The Wee Free Men (Tiffany Aching #1) by Terry Pratchett  A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos, transl by Hildegarde Serle “Cold Wind” by Nicola Griffith Spider-Man: Far From Home by Preeti Chhibber, illustrated by Stéphane Kardos Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru Teen Titans Go!: Party! Party! by Sholly Fisch and Lea Hernandez Seidman Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones (tw: racism, police violence) The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (tw: rape/sexual assault, genocide of indigenous populations, medical experimentation) The Yield by Tara June Winch (tw child sexual abuse, racism, genocide) All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Kingston Cycle by CL Polk (TW: PTSD, violence to women and children) Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosín, illustrated by Lee White, translated by EM Connor See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Two Lit Mamas: A Kid-Lit podcast for parents, teachers and writers Episode 3: Multicultural Middle GradeIn Episode 3 of Two Lit Mamas, Margie and Heather chat about heavy metal t-shirts, flower pictures, and flying teenagers before diving into a discussion on first gen Americans, language misconceptions, unfounded fears of the other, and the right kind of rule breakers. Margie even gets misty about her Turkish, immigrant husband – you don’t want to miss it! Multicultural Middle Grade Book Discussion:We're Not From Hereby Jeff RodkeyAfter the human race obliterates Earth, middle schoolers Lan and Ila are living on Mars with their parents. Unfortunately, Mars' resources are nearly exhausted, but the far-off planet Choom has agreed to take on human refugees. Unfortunately, during the 20-year journey to Choom, the government changed and no longer has any interest in taking a ship full of violent human refugees. With little food and fuel left and the remainder of the human race counting on them, Lan and family have been given a chance to prove to all of Choom that humans are not as bad as they seem. No pressure.Stand Up, Yumi Chung!by Jessica KimEleven-year-old Yumi Chung is a shy Korean American girl who struggles at her fancy L.A. private school where students call her names and she eats lunch by herself in the bathroom. Her one solace is her favorite comedians’ how-to videos and her notebook full of jokes. In a case of mistaken identity, Yumi joins a summer comedy camp without the permission of her over-protective parents. During that time to learns to fail forward and stick up for herself. Eventually she uses her comedy skills to save the day. Pick Six Multicultural Books:1. Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan2. Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis3. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson4. Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes5. The First Rule of Punk by Celia Pérez6. The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson Show Reference Links: Teacher Guide for We’re Not From Here #ownvoices The Book Sommelier 11 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers on ReadBrightly.com https://coloursofus.com

Nicole and Matthew discuss historically problematic statues, how legal does not always mean moral, and we reflect on the kidlit authors whose works have helped to secure space for underrepresented voices. This episode is sponsored by: TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life Nevertell by Katharine Orton from Candlewick Press Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: Executive Order on Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes The Statues Were Toppled. What Happens to Them Now? (New York Times) Return of Oñate’s Foot (99% Invisible) Always Read the Plaque: Mapping Over 10,000 Global Markers & Memorials BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS: Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz; illustrated by AG Ford Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Jamey Christoph Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee! by Andrea J. Loney; illustrated by Keith Mallett M is for Movementby Innosanto Nagara  Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; illustrated by Luisa Uribe I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. James MIDDLE GRADE: Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz  and Renée Watson  Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai   Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong by PhD Dawn B. Mabalon and Gayle Romasanta  WHERE TO FIND CHILDREN’S BOOKS DURING QUARANTINE Your local library – Even as libraries are closing for the quarantine, they have a ton of e-books, resources, and movies for kids. Epic! – Epic! is the Leading Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under Susan Tan’s Authors Everywhere YouTube channel How Kids’ Lit Is Responding to the Coronavirus Read, Wonder, and Learn – Favorite Authors & Illustrators Share Resources for Learning Anywhere COVID-19 Resources compiled by We Need Diverse Books Resources for Online PreK-12 Teaching During COVID and Beyond Little free libraries – There may be free books in a free library just around the corner from you. Give a book, get a book, and remember to wash those hands! CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).

Heather and Margie, two KidLit obsessed moms, share their middle grade author crushes. The discussion quickly devolves as the BFFs defend fart jokes, thumb their noses at boring classics, and disparage men who take credit for the work of goddesses. If you’re a KidLit snob, you might want to give it a pass, but, if you’re in need of some good book lovin’, give it a shot. Eh, why not? Margie’s Top 5 MG Crushes:Dan Gutman Not only for the most fun chapter books around, the Weird School series, but also for the Genius Files which are also, genius.Carl Hiaasen For writing kid lit that is as fun, wild and exciting as his adult books, just without the naughty parts.Margaret Peterson Haddix Because she challenges kids’ views of the world and makes them want to explore other worlds as well.Jeff Kinney For making storytelling with graphics mainstream and making it ok to be a total nerd. Beyond that, for creating a bookstore – An Unlikely Story, in Plainfield, Mass. – that is a haven for kid-lit and the best place in the world to spend an afternoon.Judy Blume For being the Grand Dame of telling important stories and making so many of us want to write for kids too.Heather’s Top 5 MG Crushes:Richard Peck For writing about my hood with humor, love and respect in the A Long Way from Chicago books and for writing about a mouse in England that made my little, anglophile heart happy. Madeline L’Engle For making this nerd think big thoughts that led to bigger worlds, ideas, and experiences than a farm girl ever could have imagined. Pam Muñoz Ryan For shining a brilliant light on the Latinx experience and for writing horse stories that a horse-loving girl like myself cherished. Can’t wait to read Mañanaland. Christopher Paul Curtis For saying, “I’m the kind of person who is excruciatingly slow to come to taking a risk but once I decide to, I’m all-in” and for creating Bud Caldwell and his Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself. Can we hang out, Mr. Curtis? I seriously love the way your brain works. Margaret Peterson Haddix For using a journalism career as a jumping off point for a unique and fascinating children’s lit collection that captivated my son, as well as me. Show Reference Links:One Question with Mr. Sharp YouTube channel Mr. Sharp interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix M. Night Shymalan vs. Margaret Peterson Haddix Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Storyteller Academy Arree Chung

In this episode, 5th grade students from Emerson Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Duranzos and Las Uvas,"  of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

In this episode, 5th grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Aguacates and Los Esparragos" of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

In this episode, 5th grade students from Emerson Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Las Almendras, Las Ciruelas, and Las Papas,"  of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

In this episode, 5th grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Melones and Las Cebollas," of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

In this episode, 5th grade students from Emerson Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Higos and Las Guyabas," chapters 3 and 4 of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

In this episode, 5th grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "1924, Las Uvas, and Las Papayas," the preface and chapters 1 and 2 of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

For young adult novelist Pam Muñoz Ryan, a multi-cultural perspective comes naturally. She grew up in Bakersfield, California, with her grandmother who was an Oklahoma pioneer woman moving in as she grew older, and a big extended family nearby anchored by her other grandmother, Esperanza, who was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Muñoz Ryan based her novel Esperanza Rising on her Mexican grandmother's life, and it's become a classic of young people's literature—taught in schools and beloved in homes throughout the country. She has written over 40 books, and she casts a wide net in terms of subjects: from the childhood of Pablo Neruda in The Dreamer, to a young kid living in a trailer in Oklahoma in Becoming Naomi Leon, to the magical realism of Echo in which three young people in pre-World War II Germany and post-Pearl Harbor America are connected by an enchanted harmonica. But whatever the topic, Muñoz Ryan knows how to write for young people; her respect for them and the way they move in the world is enormous, and it's reflected in her writing. (She has the awards to prove it; it's a staggering list!) In this episode of the podcast, Muñoz Ryan talks about her upbringing, learning the histories of both her grandmothers, her writing in general and writing for young readers in particular. She's fun, thoughtful, and full of stories.

For young adult novelist Pam Muñoz Ryan, a multi-cultural perspective comes naturally. She grew up in Bakersfield, California, with her grandmother who was an Oklahoma pioneer woman moving in as she grew older, and a big extended family nearby anchored by her other grandmother, Esperanza, who was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Muñoz Ryan based her novel Esperanza Rising on her Mexican grandmother’s life, and it’s become a classic of young people’s literature—taught in schools and beloved in homes throughout the country. She has written over 40 books, and she casts a wide net in terms of subjects: from the childhood of Pablo Neruda in The Dreamer, to a young kid living in a trailer in Oklahoma in Becoming Naomi Leon, to the magical realism of Echo in which three young people in pre-World War II Germany and post-Pearl Harbor America are connected by an enchanted harmonica. But whatever the topic, Muñoz Ryan knows how to write for young people; her respect for them and the way they move in the world is enormous, and it’s reflected in her writing. (She has the awards to prove it; it’s a staggering list!) In this episode of the podcast, Muñoz Ryan talks about her upbringing, learning the histories of both her grandmothers, her writing in general and writing for young readers in particular. She’s fun, thoughtful, and full of stories.

For young adult novelist Pam Muñoz Ryan, a multi-cultural perspective comes naturally. She grew up in Bakersfield, California, with her grandmother who was an Oklahoma pioneer woman moving in as she grew older, and a big extended family nearby anchored by her other grandmother, Esperanza, who was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Muñoz Ryan based her novel Esperanza Rising on her Mexican grandmother’s life, and it’s become a classic of young people’s literature—taught in schools and beloved in homes throughout the country. She has written over 40 books, and she casts a wide net in terms of subjects: from the childhood of Pablo Neruda in The Dreamer, to a young kid living in a trailer in Oklahoma in Becoming Naomi Leon, to the magical realism of Echo in which three young people in pre-World War II Germany and post-Pearl Harbor America are connected by an enchanted harmonica. But whatever the topic, Muñoz Ryan knows how to write for young people; her respect for them and the way they move in the world is enormous, and it’s reflected in her writing. (She has the awards to prove it; it’s a staggering list!) In this episode of the podcast, Muñoz Ryan talks about her upbringing, learning the histories of both her grandmothers, her writing in general and writing for young readers in particular. She’s fun, thoughtful, and full of stories.

For young adult novelist Pam Muñoz Ryan, a multi-cultural perspective comes naturally. She grew up in Bakersfield, California, with her grandmother who was an Oklahoma pioneer woman moving in as she grew older, and a big extended family nearby anchored by her other grandmother, Esperanza, who was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Muñoz Ryan based her novel Esperanza Rising on her Mexican grandmother’s life, and it’s become a classic of young people’s literature—taught in schools and beloved in homes throughout the country. She has written over 40 books, and she casts a wide net in terms of subjects: from the childhood of Pablo Neruda in The Dreamer, to a young kid living in a trailer in Oklahoma in Becoming Naomi Leon, to the magical realism of Echo in which three young people in pre-World War II Germany and post-Pearl Harbor America are connected by an enchanted harmonica. But whatever the topic, Muñoz Ryan knows how to write for young people; her respect for them and the way they move in the world is enormous, and it’s reflected in her writing. (She has the awards to prove it; it’s a staggering list!) In this episode of the podcast, Muñoz Ryan talks about her upbringing, learning the histories of both her grandmothers, her writing in general and writing for young readers in particular. She’s fun, thoughtful, and full of stories.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, a national organization https://www.lirs.org/ Voces de la Frontera is a Milwaukee advocacy group https://vdlf.org/ How The 1965 Immigration Act Made America A Nation Of Immigrants https://www.npr.org/2019/01/16/685819397/how-the-1965-immigration-act-made-america-a-nation-of-immigrants?fbclid=IwAR3d3HDe3yKa6GEZFnyrxrGZQ6C6922Y0UszUBt8noipixl9a8aoauS0YCk Everything you need the next time someone starts trying to tell you about how their family came “the right way” and anyone who wants to do it like their ancestors did should “get in line.” (TL;dr: there’s a really good chance that at least some portion of your family came to the U.S. without a visa and/or received immigration amnesty, and the “right way” from 1790-1965 has nothing to do with how things are done now.) -Matt Cameron, immigration attorney- https://www.facebook.com/notes/matt-cameron/all-possible-responses-to-they-should-get-in-line-and-do-it-the-right-way-the-wa/10155288583987693/List of other organizations you can donate to https://www.bustle.com/p/12-immigrant-advocacy-organizations-to-donate-to-if-you-cant-stand-trumps-family-separation-policy-9483834 List of books and movies about immigration - many of which might be available at Cedarburg public library! Books for ChildrenStepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey by Margriet Ruurs, translated by Falah Raheem, and illustrated by Nizar Ali Badr. This book is full of photographs of actual stone art created in Syria, and outlines the Syrian refugee crisis in a helpful way for young readers.Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant’s Tale. By Duncan Tonatiuh. This is an allegorical picture book, which explains a fictional animal journey. The author brings to light the hardship and struggles faced by families crossing from Latin America to North AmericaThe Journey by Francesca Sanna. This has beautiful illustrations and is based on a number of true migration stories.Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush’s Incredible Journey by Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes. This is a true story of a cat trying to be reunited with its refugee family, made famous via youtube videos. Includes pictures from Amy’s time with the cat and the family.Refuge. B y Anne Booth, illustrated by Sam Usher. This is a retelling of the Christmas story, highlighting the immigrant and refugee journeys of the holy family. Great Christmas addition.Refugee by Alan Gratz. This book includes three stories, about children from Germany 1929, Cuba 1994 and Syria 2015. All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge.Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Esperanza had a privledged life in Mexico, but a tragedy forces her to flee to California with her mother and settle in as a farm laborer. A classic.Books for Adults https://oedb.org/ilibrarian/coming-to-america-50-greatest-works-of-immigration-literature/ Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nominated by PBS. When a young NIegerian woman heads to America, she must grapple with what it means to be black for the first time.The Namesake: A Novel. By Jhumpa Lahiri. This novel includes details of the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, the conflicts of assimilation, and more as it follows an Indian family’s journey to America.The Book of Unknown Americans. By Cristina Henríquez. Award winning novel which ties together multiple stories of Immigrant journeys.Dear America: A Letter from an Undocumented American. Memoir from a Philippino – American Journalist, sharing his story of living 25 years in a country which does not consider him one of their own.Tell Me How It Ends: An Essay in 40 Questions by Valeria Luiselli. The author is a translator, required to ask children facing deportation 40 specific questions. She writes an essay about each question.The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong. By Karen Gonzalez. The author is a Guatemalan immigrant, and connects her story to the stories of immigration in the Bible.The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. Chronicles the migration of Black US citizens from the south to the north and west, in search of a better life.Movies for (almost) all agesLet Me In by Alicia Keys. Only 14 minutes long, this music video imagines what it would be like if US citizens were forced to seek refuge in Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-1hpZzJpmg All Saints: Based on a Powerful true story. This great family movie about a pastor, his family, a dying church, and a group of immigrants will warm your heart. http://www.allsaintsmovie.com/ Sweet 15. This 1990 made for TV drama connects a Latina-American girl’s Quinciñera (15 th birthday party) with her family’s immigration status during the Reagan Administration. A great introduction for all ages; this shows how little has changed in 28 years.Movies for AdultsSin Nombre. 2009 Mexican-American film about two teenagers fleeing violence and seeking refuge in the United States (it has subtitles; filmed in Spanish)Brooklyn 2015. An Irish Immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, and must make choices about her future.United Shades of America. With W. Kamau Bell, from CNN. Season 2, episode 1 is all about US immigration policy and the stories of immigrants and refugees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoPJWhfPlTk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve made it to the end of season 2, folks, and it’s bittersweet! Thank you sticking around if you’ve been listening this season. We’re taking a hiatus as we both have our babies in November, but we wanted to leave you with a fun Q&A of all things bookish, life, and motherhood! Books mentioned: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Things You Save In a Fire by Katherine Center How to Walk Away by Katherine Center The Penderwicks series by Jeanne Birdsall Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Peace Like a River by Leif Enger Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield The Wonder Emma Donoghue The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Beartown by Fredrik Backman Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty  The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo  Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Virgil Wander by Leif Enger This Momentary Marriage by John Piper The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile How People Change by Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson Coraline by Neil Gaiman The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Amanda and guest Mya Nunnally discuss mermaid literature, engrossing audiobooks, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by TBR , Smoke and Summons by Charlie N. Holmberg, and Lola. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Questions 1. I teach 9th grade Honors English in Texas and am looking for a title to add to my novel unit for the spring semester. I currently have my classes choose between The Book Thief, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and Ender’s Game. Ultimately I would like to find a book that hits a different level of interest for 15-16 year-olds, and can provide insight into a social issues research project that will close our unit. Preferably a book that is relatively similar in length to the other titles. Love your podcast and thanks in advance for your input, Melissa   2. I am looking for fiction for my wife, who is a huge fan of heist movies, soap opera-levels of drama, and sexually liberated female protagonists. She doesn’t read fiction for the most part, but her favorite media include Ocean’s 8, Ms. Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, and the Netflix show Cable Girls. Her academic specialization is refugee studies and the Middle East, so if there are any recommendations that take feature either, that would be fantastic. Thank you for your assistance in my overly narrow search. -Alex   3. A few years ago, I bought a copy of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, brought it home, and placed it on the bookshelf in my bedroom. Much to my surprise, when I was trying to go to sleep that night, I realized it glows. (By the way, this book made it off my TBR list in record time because the glowing cover made it really difficult to ignore!) Maybe a year later, I came across Radioactive by Lauren Redniss, which is a visual biography of Marie and Pierre Curie. This book also glows. Ever since then, I have been on the lookout for more books that glow, but have been unsuccessful. I had high hopes for The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, but much to my disappointment, it does not. Do you know of any books that fit the bill?  I know this may be difficult, so in lieu of a luminescent read, I would also accept a book in which the reading experience goes beyond just words on the page. I’m thinking something along the lines of the “Miss Peregrine” series by Ransom Riggs which was inspired by old photographs and includes those photographs in the print edition. Another example is Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan which encompasses multiple stories, including a fairytale. The fairytale pages are formatted differently than the rest of the book, music is woven throughout the book, and actual harmonica music is included at the beginning of each section. House of Leaves seems like it would work, but I’m a total scaredy cat and horror books are just not my thing. I like most genres (except horror), but tend to gravitate towards fantasy, historical fiction, and science nonfiction.  Thanks for your help! -Jessica   4. Hi Amanda and Jenn! I travel from NC to TN at least once a month and it’s eight hours both ways. I usually download an audiobook that’s either 8 hrs or a little more or 16 hrs so I can read one or two going to and from. I download from my Libby app to dull the boredom and lately, I’ve been listening to what seems like the same book over and over again. I recently listened to The Other Woman by Sandie Jones followed by The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (I know I was late to that one). I’m just really not digging this rut of sad female English main characters in abusive relationships because it makes for a depressing drive! I think Amanda was the one who said she only listens to nonfiction on audio, and I’m okay with that (recently also listened to Hidden Figures & I’ll Be Gone In The Dark on audio as well) but it would have to be super engaging. Basically I just want a fun audiobook that has the potential to make me laugh out loud. Other audiobooks included YA reads like The Hate U Give; The Fault in Our Stars; Will Grayson, Will Grayson; The Cruel Prince. DNFed Fates and Furies because I’m weird about audiobook narrator voices. I’m interested in some fantasy/sci-fi if possible. My latest pick for this weekend is Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. I’ll take Audible reads but will be sad because I’m a poor library science grad student. -Tori   5. Hi! I’m trying to find some books for my 8 year old who reads at a 5th grade level. Most books in her age range bore her and trying to find more advanced books is tricky as she IS 8 so sometimes the subject matter can get a bit dicey. She really loves fantasy (HUGE Harry Potter fan!). She has specifically asked for books that are really thick and will take her awhile to read. Series books are a plus as she loves to really immerse herself in these characters and worlds. Thanks for your help! -Starla   6. Hi! I’m looking for read-a-likes of some favorite books but by authors of color. I don’t have a specific genre in mind that I’m requesting, so here’s a list of some favorites to give a sense of what I like, and you can choose your own adventure: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye, The Rook by Daniel O’Malley, the Sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier, the Lady Astronaut series by Mary Robinette Kowal, and the Murderbot series by Martha Wells. -Lindsey   7. Hi, I’m sure you’ve gotten questions about mermaid books before, but I’m hoping specifically for recommendations that are not YA but more literary with mermaid themes. I’ve loved books like Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock, or Alice Hoffman’s The Museum of Extraordinary Things. I’m a huge fan of Hoffman’s writing style even though (spoiler alert!) there was no real mermaid in the novel. I don’t necessarily need a romance element to enjoy the story, but it seems like all that’s out there is teen romance YA which is just not quite what I’m craving. If you have any recommendations at all for a richer, possibly mysterious read, I’d love to hear about it!! Thank you so much -Emily   Books Discussed The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary by NoNieqa Ramos One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid S by JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Bad Blood by John Carreyrou Dread Nation by Justina Ireland Seraphina by Rachel Hartman Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor Zero Sum Game by S.L Huang The Black God’s Drums by P. Djèlí Clark The Merman by Carl-Johan Vallgren (TW abuse of children and animals) The Mermaid by Christina Henry

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Piper Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Duranzos and Las Uvas" as well as their final reflections of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Aguacates, and Los Esparragos" of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Piper Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Las Almendras, Las Ciruelas, and Las Papas" of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

In this episode, 5th grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Melones and Las Cebollas," chapters 6 and 7 of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

Tanya Talaga’s non-fiction book Seven Fallen Feathers illustrates the vicious confluence of racist attitudes and a colonizing culture through the stories of seven indigenous children who died in similar circumstances in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We talk about how much of the history and reality of indigenous people living in Canada is still obscured and rendered invisible today. Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan weaves the fictional stories of three musically gifted children who live in politically charged times in mid-twentieth century. From Nazi Germany through the American Depression to the impact of Japanese interment in the US during WWII, political turmoil is personalized in the lives of children whose fates are linked by a special harmonica. Question of the episode: Do you have an example of a story that touched you and informed you of people you didn’t really know much about? Join the conversation on Twitter at @World_ofStories or email us at worldofstoriespodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode, 5th-grade students from Piper Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on "Los Higos, Las Guayabas," chapters 4 and 5 of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

In this episode, 5th grade students from Irving Elementary School share their thoughts and reflections on _"1924, Las Uvas, and Las Papayas,"_ the preface and chapters 1 and 2 of _Esperanza Rising_ by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

On this journey: - Free audiobooks from your local library! - How to explore two sides of a political story with respect. - There's plenty left to learn from children's books. Book in focus: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Mexico/USA) Share your opinions, suggestions, counter-arguments - on Instagram: @booknomadpodcast - by email: booknomadpodcast@gmail.com

In today’s episode, Kenzie, Mollie’s IRL friend, avid reader, and Special Education Teacher joins us to talk about disability representation in books. We discuss great books where the main characters have a disability, some not so great books, and we discuss the need for more disabilities represented across genres, and done well. Kenzie also loves Anne of Green Gables, so we gush about our favorite carrot top and try not to leave Mollie behind (who was four pages into reading the book while recording). Books Mentioned Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Today Will be Different by Maria Semple Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan The Ensemble by Aja Gabel Fools Errand by Robin Hobb Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Me Before You by JoJo Moyes How to Walk Away by Katherine Center Wonder by R. J. Palacio The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman   Reading Retreat Center: Biblioventures Instagram Website   Follow Us Everywhere! Website:https://www.nothankswerebooked.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nothankswerebooked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothxwerebooked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoThxWereBooked

In today’s episode Mollie and Katie talk about how our reading has been slow, but good, what author we’d like to go on a tropical besties vacay with, and how Jeremiah Land from Peace Like a River is full of boundless wisdom. We also ponder the question: do you have to love your job? Very existential of us.   Books Mentioned: Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Liane Moriarty (author of such books as Big Little Lies and The Husband’s Secret) Sweet Bitter by Stephanie Danler Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Peace Like a River by Leif Enger   Follow us all over the internet! Website:https://www.nothankswerebooked.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nothankswerebooked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothxwerebooked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoThxWereBooked

This week, we're taking you with us to the Queens Museum as we attend a special event honoring the Panorama of the City of New York exhibit — a miniature model fo New York City that was built for the 1964-1965 World's Fair. The exhibit plays a pivotal role in Brian Selznick's bestselling novel Wonderstruck, as well as its recent movie adaptation. We talk with Brian about Wonderstruck and what it was like to see his novel come to life on the big screen. Later in the episode, we also hear from Louise Weinberg, curator and archives manager from the Queens Museum, who will share some of the history of the Panorama. Additional Resources: Read more about Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick Watch the trailer for "Wonderstruck" Read more about the Panorama of the City of New York Guests:  Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning Hugo; Wonderstruck, adapted into Todd Haynes's eponymous movie; and The Marvels. Among the celebrated picture books Selznick has illustrated are the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, and the Sibert Honor Book When Marian Sang by Pam Muñoz Ryan. His books appear in over 35 languages. He has also worked as a bookseller, a puppeteer, and a screenwriter. He divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California. Louise Weinberg is a curator and archives manager at the Queens Museum Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

This week, we're taking you with us to the Queens Museum as we attend a special event honoring the Panorama of the City of New York exhibit — a miniature model of New York City that was built for the 1964-1965 World's Fair. The exhibit plays a pivotal role in Brian Selznick's bestselling novel Wonderstruck, as well as its recent movie adaptation. We talk with Brian about Wonderstruck and what it was like to see his novel come to life on the big screen. Later in the episode, we also hear from Louise Weinberg, curator and archives manager from the Queens Museum, who will share some of the history of the Panorama. Additional Resources: Read more about Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick Watch the trailer for "Wonderstruck" Read more about the Panorama of the City of New York Guests:  Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning Hugo; Wonderstruck, adapted into Todd Haynes’s eponymous movie; and The Marvels. Among the celebrated picture books Selznick has illustrated are the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, and the Sibert Honor Book When Marian Sang by Pam Muñoz Ryan. His books appear in over 35 languages. He has also worked as a bookseller, a puppeteer, and a screenwriter. He divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California. Louise Weinberg is a curator and archives manager at the Queens Museum Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Opens up worlds of complications and riches.

Opens up worlds of complications and riches.

Opens up worlds of complications and riches.

This week, we’re excited to share another short episode full of read-alouds with you! Here at Scholastic, we know that reading aloud with your child is one of the most important things you can do to, and it shouldn’t stop once they can read on their own. According to data from our recent Kids and Family Reading Report, the frequency of reading aloud drops off significantly after children turn 5, and again after they turn 8. But kids between the ages of 6 and 11 overwhelmingly reported that they still enjoy being read to! In the spirit of those findings, this week, we’re sharing five read-alouds for your 8- to 12-year-old.  Additional Resources:  More information about the Dog Man series Listen to our episode with Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man More information about Beetle Boy by M. G. Leonard Listen to our episode with M. G. Leonard, the author of Beetle Boy More information about the Horizon series Listen to our episode with Scott Westerfeld, the author of Horizon More information about Refugee by Alan Gratz Listen to our episode with Alan Gratz, the author of Refugee More information about Pam Muñoz Ryan Listen to our episode with Pam Muñoz Ryan See more data around the importance of reading aloud Special Thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Hello listeners! This is our discussion of MOON OVER MANIFEST by Claire Vanderpool and ESPERANZA RISING by Pam Muñoz Ryan. BOOKS MENTIONED MOON OVER MANIFEST by Claire Vanderpool ESPERANZA RISING by Pam Muñoz Ryan CONTACT hello@readingwomenpodcast.com | readingwomenpodcast.com Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @thereadingwomen Music “Stickybee” by Josh Woodard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Pam Muñoz Ryan, the celebrated and critically acclaimed author of Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Riding Freedom, among many others, joins us in the studio today with her editor, Tracy Mack, to talk about her writing process, the genesis of her latest New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor novel, Echo, and why so many of her novels contain themes of social justice. Additional Resources:More about EchoPam Muñoz Ryan on TwitterPam Muñoz Ryan's websiteAbout Echo:Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica.Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo.Guests:Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of the Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Echo, as well as the recipient of the Kirkus Prize, the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature. She has written more than thirty books for young readers. Her celebrated novels, Esperanza Rising, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Léon, Paint the Wind, and The Dreamer, have received numerous accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and an Americas Award. Ryan's acclaimed picture books include Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Rideand When Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and Tony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Kirkus Reviews described Echo as "a grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance." Ryan lives near San Diego, California with her family. You can visit her at pammunozryan.com.Tracy Mack is a vice president and publisher at Scholastic, and Pam Muñoz Ryan's editor.Special thanks:Music composed by Lucas Elliot EberlSound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher JohnsonProduced by Emily Morrow

Pam Muñoz Ryan, the celebrated and critically acclaimed author of Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Riding Freedom, among many others, joins us in the studio today with her editor, Tracy Mack, to talk about her writing process, the genesis of her latest New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor novel, Echo, and why so many of her novels contain themes of social justice. Additional Resources:More about EchoPam Muñoz Ryan on TwitterPam Muñoz Ryan's websiteAbout Echo:Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica.Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo.Guests:Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of the Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Echo, as well as the recipient of the Kirkus Prize, the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature. She has written more than thirty books for young readers. Her celebrated novels, Esperanza Rising, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Léon, Paint the Wind, and The Dreamer, have received numerous accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and an Americas Award. Ryan's acclaimed picture books include Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Rideand When Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and Tony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Kirkus Reviews described Echo as "a grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance." Ryan lives near San Diego, California with her family. You can visit her at pammunozryan.com.Tracy Mack is a vice president and publisher at Scholastic, and Pam Muñoz Ryan's editor.Special thanks:Music composed by Lucas Elliot EberlSound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher JohnsonProduced by Emily Morrow

Maria Dominguez, executive editor at Scholastic en Español, and Nancy Mercado, editorial director of Scholastic Press, share their experiences reading and editing Spanish-language or Latino-culture-driven children's books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the books they love and recommend, from Sonia Manzano's Becoming Maria to Christina Diaz Gonzalez's Moving Target. Maria also highlights her own experience growing up in Cuba, while Nancy talks about the importance of reading Spanish-language books to her daughters. Guests: Maria Dominguez, executive editor, Scholastic en Español Nancy Mercado, editorial director, Scholastic Press Additional resources: Books discussed in this episode include: Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Moving Target and Return Fire (Moving Target #2) by Cristina Diaz Gonzalez Princesa Rosada y el Reino de Mentirita by Noah Z. Jones Allie, First at Last and Gabby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx (or Ser María: Amor y caos en el Bronx) by Sonia Manzano The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet by Carmen Agra Deedy (coming next year) Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Morgan Baden

Maria Dominguez, executive editor at Scholastic en Español, and Nancy Mercado, editorial director of Scholastic Press, share their experiences reading and editing Spanish-language or Latino-culture-driven children's books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the books they love and recommend, from Sonia Manzano's Becoming Maria to Christina Diaz Gonzalez's Moving Target. Maria also highlights her own experience growing up in Cuba, while Nancy talks about the importance of reading Spanish-language books to her daughters. Guests: Maria Dominguez, executive editor, Scholastic en Español Nancy Mercado, editorial director, Scholastic Press Additional resources: Books discussed in this episode include: Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, and Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Moving Target and Return Fire (Moving Target #2) by Cristina Diaz Gonzalez Princesa Rosada y el Reino de Mentirita by Noah Z. Jones Allie, First at Last and Gabby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx (or Ser María: Amor y caos en el Bronx) by Sonia Manzano The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet by Carmen Agra Deedy (coming next year) Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Morgan Baden

As I head off on break for a few weeks to take some down time with family and to celebrate Christmas, I wanted to share an excerpt of the beautiful book Becoming Naomi Leon (by Pam Muños Ryan). Naomi - a young girl - along with her brother and Gram - head out to find their father in Mexico. Santiogo, her father, is an artist. And so is Naomi. And, like the process of creating her soap carvings - Naomi is also in the process of discovering herself. They are connected - our creations, and ourselves. (Listen here for the full excerpt.) "Each piece has a personality. Sometimes you can look at the wood and see exactly what it might be. The promise reveals itself early. Other times you must let your imagination dictate what you will find." Sometimes our talks go through a similar process. Sometimes the magic is revealed to us early. And other times, we have to keep carving until finally it makes itself clear. It's sometimes challenging, sometimes scary - and sometimes magical, easy, fated. This time of year more than any other, I like to believe in the magic. 

Pam Muñoz Ryan isn't afraid of indomitable women. In fact, she's inspired by them! Just look at her 2000 Pura Belpre Medal winning book, "Esperanza Rising". In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, you'll hear how this author quickly learned the value of a public library and how she's always been surrounded by strong-spirited women, both fictional and real. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.