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Ever want to listen to how a NYT best-selling children's author writes and comes up with story ideas? Well, this is the interview for you! Patrick Carman is a bestselling children's author with over four million books in print, including perennial favorites Skeleton Creek, Atherton, 39 Clues, Floors, Fizzopolis, and The Land of Elyon. Mr. Carman's books have been translated into 26 languages. He's visited over 2,500 schools and writes books that kids around the world enjoy. Not only is he an amazing author, but he also owns an animation company that creates fun-filled videos that pair with his books. In this interview, Tracy sits down with Patrick to discuss his newest book, BONKERS: The Terror in Jenny's Armit, published by Blackstone Publishing. You will LOVE this book. It is fast-paced, funny, and a real page-turner. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Jennys-Armpit-Bonkers/dp/B0CMBXXC1H/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Ever want to listen to how a NYT best-selling children's author writes and comes up with story ideas? Well, this is the interview for you! Patrick Carman is a bestselling children's author with over four million books in print, including perennial favorites Skeleton Creek, Atherton, 39 Clues, Floors, Fizzopolis, and The Land of Elyon. Mr. Carman's books have been translated into 26 languages. He's visited over 2,500 schools and writes books that kids around the world enjoy. Not only is he an amazing author, but he also owns an animation company that creates fun-filled videos that pair with his books. In this interview, Tracy sits down with Patrick to discuss his newest book, BONKERS: The Terror in Jenny's Armit, published by Blackstone Publishing. You will LOVE this book. It is fast-paced, funny, and a real page-turner. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Jennys-Armpit-Bonkers/dp/B0CMBXXC1H/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Bobby just found out he's from another planet, he has superpowers, and Mighty Mila is out to get him! At least protecting his hometown of Pflugerville will be a little easier with Grabstack, his hilarious constant companion, at his side. Bobby Wonder, part of the GoKidGo universe of shows for kids, is written and directed by NY Times bestselling children's author Patrick Carman, starring Danny Pudi (Ducktales, Mythic Quest, Community), Kat McNamara (The Stand, Arrow, Shadowhunters), and Ian James Corlett (The Loud House, Vampirina, Dragon Ball Z). For ages six and up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we get our kids to read (and to like reading)? That's a question for so many parents, especially as technology and screens become more ubiquitous. Patrick Carman discovered that a great stepping stone to reading is listening to stories. He developed a podcast for young kids to listen to stories, get their imaginations firing, and develop those important parts of their brains. It turns out it's a proven pathway to a love of reading! Listen to today's interview to learn about podcasts for kids: what they are, how to find them, and how to work them into your day! As co-founder and Creative Director of GoKidGo, Patrick Carman writes, directs, and produces every GoKidGo show! Mr. Carman has authored 40 novels with over 5 million books in print across 23 countries. Millions of young readers have read, watched, and played multimedia books Mr. Carman has produced including ‘39 Clues', ‘Skeleton Creek', ‘Trackers', ‘Voyagers', and ‘Towervale'. He is also the creator of Aftershock, a #1 fiction podcast on Apple and iHeart. Mr. Carman is an inexhaustible public speaker who presents at events throughout the year including the National Book Festival, the LA Book Festival, and the American Library Association national conference. He has spoken live to over a million students at over 2500 schools across the country. Connect with Patrick Carman: https://www.gokidgo.com/ (https://www.gokidgo.com/) Join us LIVE each week in our Facebook Group … https://www.facebook.com/groups/blissfulparenting (https://www.facebook.com/groups/blissfulparenting) Connect with Blissful Parenting: Free Workshop ► https://www.blissfulparentingworkshop.com (https://www.BlissfulParentingWorkshop.com) Website ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/ (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/) Blog ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/blog (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/blog) Podcast ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/podcast/ (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/podcast/) Contact ►http://www.blissfulparenting.com/contact (http://www.BlissfulParenting.com/contact) Follow Us On Social Media: Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/theblissfulparent (https://www.youtube.com/theblissfulparent) Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/theblissfulparent (https://www.facebook.com/theblissfulparent) Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/theblissfulparent/ (https://www.instagram.com/theblissfulparent/) Twitter ►https://twitter.com/blissfulparent (https://twitter.com/blissfulparent) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
In this post-season bonus, Executive Producer Noel Brown speaks with cast members and creators of Aftershock to get a behind-the-scenes look at crafting the world of the podcast as well as the unique challenges of recording during a pandemic. Featuring Sarah Wayne Callies, Tati Gabrielle, Patrick Carman, Jeff Schmidt, and Ben Haber. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Drew Perkins talks with bestselling author Patrick Carman about GoKidGo, a new podcast for kids ages 6-12 with a mission to tackle literacy rates, reduce screen time, and provide immersive podcasts that parents could enjoy listening to with their kids. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: GoKidGo Podcast PatrickCarman.com The Past and the Curious Podcast Rebel Podcast Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
World renowned authors, R.L. Stine and Patrick Carman, share the new website and kid's podcast GoKidGo.com including R.L. Stein's Story Club with never heard stories from R.L. Stine's collection.
Writer, author, and all-around good-guy Patrick Carman joins the guys this week on the Dad Pod!Pat is a New York Times best-selling author. He has written 40 novels, and has more than 5 million books in print in 23 countries. Pat has spoken to over one million kids in 2500 schools across the country. His most recent project, GoKidGo, is a series of podcasts all modeled in an Avenger's style universe. Pat chats with the guys about the importance of reading to a child (even in 8th grade), his love of fatherhood, and the power of story.+ Bobby could land a voice acting job ... as a dog & Dave gets roasted for his fear of the Goosebumps movies.Check out GoKidGo:https://www.gokidgo.com/Learn more about Pat and check out his books:https://www.patrickcarman.com/-Connect with the Dad Podhttp://www.dadpodpodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thedadpod/https://www.facebook.com/thedadpodpodcast
Renee is tired of lighthearted teen books, so she whips out a weird one for this week. 13 Days to Midnight tells the story of Jacob, a 15 year old who tragically witnesses his dad die and gains the power of invincibility in the process. With his friend Milo and the new manic pixie dream girl Ophelia, he starts finding ways to use this power. Things go terribly wrong. This book that is so obviously written by a man just includes a lot of death, a stupid teen relationship, and Harry Houdini. While discussing this book, Mary has horrible flashbacks to the Netflix adaptation of Death Note. Other shenanigans ensue but Renee can't remember them right now because it's 6 AM as she writes this. Listen to the episode to discover what antics we get up to this week! Episode source material: 13 Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman.
Lucy Wow is a brilliant 11-year old tinkerer and maker driven by the question “what if?” as she designs and makes cool mechanical inventions with her sidekick Kapow, a mechanical pigmy goat. Some of Lucy's inventions are epic...others are epic fails! But she never stops trying. Lucy Wow, part of the GoKidGo universe of shows for kids, is written and directed by NY Times bestselling children's author Patrick Carman, starring Michaela Dietz (Steven Universe), Daniel Cohen (Lego City Adventures), and Ian James Corlett (The Loud House, Vampirina, Dragon Ball Z). For ages six and up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From the mind of R.L. Stine, the creator of Goosebumps, comes a new series that will give you chills, make you laugh, and entertain like only R.L. Stine can. Join Ivy, the club president, as she takes listeners into the strange, the bizarre, and the frightening world of R.L. Stine. R.L. Stine's Story Club - let the thrills and chills begin! Starring Ariel Winter (Modern Family) as Ivy, R.L. Stine's Story Club is part of the GoKidGo universe of shows for kids, written and directed by NY Times bestselling children's author Patrick Carman. For ages eight and up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bobby just found out he's from another planet, he has superpowers, and Mighty Mila is out to get him! At least protecting his hometown of Pflugerville will be a little easier with Grabstack, his hilarious constant companion, at his side. Bobby Wonder, part of the GoKidGo universe of shows for kids, is written and directed by NY Times bestselling children's author Patrick Carman, starring Danny Pudi (Ducktales, Mythic Quest, Community), Kat McNamara (The Stand, Arrow, Shadowhunters), and Ian James Corlett (The Loud House, Vampirina, Dragon Ball Z). For ages six and up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ready for your newly slimmed down show notes? (Don’t worry, the timestamps and links are STILL HERE): Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a digital library challenge and an audiobook realization Current Reads: five-star books by black authors, suspense and MG winners Deep Dive: Buddy Reading Book Presses: a graphic novel for adults lands and as classic middle grade pick As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . . Book of the Month: (These are Goodreads links, since we hope you’ll use our BOTM link to sign up if you’re interested!) 1:29 - Hour of the Assassin by Matthew Quirk 2:28 - The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver 2:32 - One Day in December by Josie Silver 2:42 - Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid 2:47 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Use our Link and the code CURRENTLYREADING to get your first book for just $9.99! Bookish Moments: 6:10 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 6:22 - Amazon Echo Dot (or Echo) to access Alexa for listening to audiobooks at home 7:05 - Audible try it out for free! Current Reads: 7:46 - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré 11:11 - Mr. Gedrick and Me by Patrick Carman 11:18 - Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers 13:45 - Pride by Ibi Zoboi 13:48 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 16:20 - The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh 17:55 - Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke 18:54 - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson 21:11 - The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell Deep Dive - Buddy Reading: 27:28 - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green 28:23 - We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates 30:48 - I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 32:25 - The Stand by Stephen King 32:36 - The Outsider by Stephen King 35:27 - The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain 36:08 - Still Life by Louise Penny 37:55 - Patreon will get you into our Buddy Read discussion on 4/19! Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 39:05 - March by John Lewis 40:50 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 50:53 - Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher 42:31 - The Home Maker by Dorothy Canfield 42:57 - The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery 43:04 - Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Best-selling YA author Patrick Carman started writing booksby secretly turning a story he used to tell his kids into amanuscript. He then paid to have 12,000 copies printed, and drovetown-to-town selling them out of his trunk. Millions of copieslater, The Dark Hills Divide became Carman's first hit in a careerthat has spawned 35 novels and even paved his way to Hollywood. Inour new episode, Patrick joins the podcast to sample threedifferent reds from Andrew Will and talk about how the work of anauthor really begins when a publisher comes along.