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Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!It's time for the next installment of our Banned Books Series! This month's book is The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Published in 2018, The Poet X tells the story of a 15-year-old Dominican American girl finding her voice as she grows up and comes to terms with life, school, and family.Although The Poet X is classified as a Young Adult book there's more than enough substance for "not so young" adults to hold on to. Join us in the discussion and let us know what you thought of the book if you've already read it or let us know what has tempted you to pick it up if you haven't yet. About Elizabeth Acevedo:Elizabeth Acevedo was the 2022 Young People's Poet Laureate and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal—and Clap When You Land, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist.She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo is also a National Poetry Slam Champion.Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!
We're in the middle of our novels in verse series and so far we've talked about the possibilities that come with a novels in verse unit, essential questions, and gateway activities.Now it's time to get into our favorite part…supplemental ideas! Get ready to hear creative ways to supplement The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. We focus on the essential question: Which is more important, knowing your story or telling it? And we discuss key themes that can help students connect more deeply with the novel and their own experiences.You'll hear a mix of literary and pop culture resources that can bring these themes to life in fresh and exciting ways. From classic texts to modern music and even moments from film and theatre, these ideas will encourage your students to think critically about storytelling, identity, and self-expression. We also talk about different approaches to integrating these supplementals into a unit without overwhelming students - or teachers!If you have more ideas for making a novels in verse unit more dynamic and engaging, we would love to hear from you! Send us a message on Instagram @bravenewteaching and join us in Happy Hour, where we share done-for-you resources, new strategies, and a supportive community of teachers like you!SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode246"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Purchase your copy of Role Call here and then be sure to claim your free bonus here!Support the show
Last week, we talked about the possibilities for novels in verse and broke down two approaches to teaching these texts. Today, we're continuing the conversation using Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X as our guide.We're exploring two distinct essential questions that can shape a thoughtful unit - one that focuses on the craft of language and another that taps into the journey of self-discovery. No matter which approach you take, this conversation will help you build a unit that sparks engaging discussions and critical thinking in your students.The Poet X would be perfect as a read aloud or an opportunity for students to listen to the audiobook! We've even created some sketch notes for you as a free resource that students can use while listening. These notes hone in on the essential question that students are focusing on in your unit and can be used with any text. Don't forget to join us in Happy Hour where we'll provide you with a unit makeover slide deck resource specific to The Poet X!Resources: Freebie: Theme Snapshot Notetaking GuideThe Poet X, by Elizabeth AcevedoShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode244"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Purchase your copy of Role Call here and then be sure to claim your free bonus here!Support the show
Have you ever considered how novels in verse can transform the way you teach poetry and literature? In this episode, we dive into the world of narrative verse and explore how these texts, like The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, can bring poetry to life in your classroom!With their accessible format and rich themes, novels in verse offer endless possibilities for fostering student engagement while covering essential literary skills and perspectives. We're breaking down two powerful approaches to teaching these texts: a skill-based focus and a theme-based focus. Whether you're filling gaps in poetry instruction or bringing underrepresented voices into your curriculum, both avenues are highly adaptable!As always, we're here to support your planning with our best tips and resources for making these units work in your classroom. Be sure to download our free theme notes sheet AND join us in Happy Hour, because that's where we'll be dropping our novels in verse unit for you. We'll be continuing this conversation in our next episode where we'll dig into essential questions!Resources:Freebie: bravenewteaching.com/themenotesThe Poet X, by Elizabeth Acevedo Amanda's Novels in Verse Book Recs ListSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode243"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Purchase your copy of Role Call here and then be sure to claim your free bonus here!Support the show
We continue our series of episodes highlighting banned books. This week, it's Elizabeth Acevedo's novel The Poet X. The novel in verse was challenged in 2020 by parents in North Carolina who argued that the book was unconstitutionally hostile to religion. The challenge was turned down by the courts. It was again challenged in 2023 in Wisconsin because of objections about frank language about sex. In both cases, the books were part of the high school's curriculum. The book is all about poetry and body image and standing up for yourself. It's the National Book Award winning novel The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Readers from Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, DC discuss the novel with host Kitty Felde. Our celebrity reader is actress Monica Vigil from our other podcast THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES.
“I cannot do an interview without talking about who I come from as it pertains to the writers who have influenced my work because their fingerprints are all over [it].” - Elizabeth AcevedoIn an interview, we may hear Elizabeth Acevedo's singular voice, but she assures us she is not alone. Elizabeth reminds us that she is part of a lineage and an amalgamation of many voices. She, like all of us, represents those who came before her, those whose books she devours, those who have shaped her life, and those who inspire her. A Greek chorus, if you will. In fact, when I asked Elizabeth about her personal journey, she called on her community and family at every phase—the community that raised her and continues to nurture her. Elizabeth credits everyone, from the neighborhood boys who encouraged her to spit bars at the local corner store to the teacher-mentors, with being essential to her rise as a critically acclaimed author and international slam poet star.Elizabeth Acevedo is a beloved poet and author, celebrated for winning prestigious honors like the National Book Award, the Prinz Medal, and the Pura Belpré Award. She also held the title of Young People's Poet Laureate. And on a personal note, she is one of my all-time favorite authors. Elizabeth is renowned for her young adult novels, including "The Poet X," "Clap When You Land," and "With The Fire on High," along with her recent adult novel, "Family Lore." Her writing vividly explores her Afro-Latina heritage, delving into themes of identity, family, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.In this episode, we discuss Elizabeth's secret mentors (and mentees), and some of the spurns she has encountered within the literary community. She reminisces about Friday nights in her apartment building, reflects on the importance of names, and ruminates about what her future may hold. She even shares her original rap name!***True to her poetry roots, in her reading challenge, "Novels Through Poems" Elizabeth has compiled a list of books that are just that tell stories through poetry. Learn more and download Elizabeth's recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/elizabeth-acevedo.***This episode's Featured Librarian is Tammy McIntyre. Tammy served as a library media specialist in Gwinnett County Georgia for many years and now works with us at Beanstack! She shares a memorable interaction with a student that continues to resonate with her, highlighting the vital role the library plays as a community space.Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Who Is Here Chapter 2 - It Takes a VillageChapter 3 - The House on Mango StreetChapter 4 - Paying it ForwardChapter 5 - Novels Through PoemsChapter 6 - Beanstack Featured Librarian LinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupElizabeth Acevedo Elizabeth Acevedo - "Hair"The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros | GoodreadsGwinnett County Public LibraryFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Jackie Lamport, Elena Guthrie, and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey
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The Poet X is a National Book Award-winner about a tenth-grader growing up in Harlem. It was banned for not being Christian enough, and therefore, against the Constitution. "Wow," says MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi. He interviews Poet Laureate Elizabeth Acevedo on this episode of #velshibannedbooks.
About: Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of numerous other titles including Family Lore; With the Fire on High, which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; and Clap When You Land, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer's Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her husband. Find out more at gloryedim.com
Poet, novelist, editor, and Darwin expert Philip Appleman was born in Indiana and holds degrees from Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Lyon. He served in US Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a merchant marine after. Appleman is known for his biting social commentary and masterful command of form, and is the author of numerous volumes of poetry, three novels, and half a dozen collections of prose.Art Seidenbaum in the Los Angeles Times described Appleman's second novel, Shame the Devil (1981), as entertaining and provocative: “Most of our modern manners are [satirized]. ... Appleman wants to amuse and drop morals without moralizing; he's smart enough to do it swiftly, knowing the warp of satire soon wears thin.” Appleman's poetry similarly skewers both literary conventions and contemporary mores. With illustrations by Arnold Roth, Appleman's collection Karma, Dharma, Pudding & Pie (2009) takes on large social issues with irreverence, wit, and formal prowess. Poet X.J. Kennedy alleges in the book's forward, “Appleman is a master of the sonnet, the terse rhymed epigram, and even that fiendishly ingenious form, the double dactyl. To watch him sling words is to be richly regaled.” The recipient of numerous awards, including a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Morley Award from the Poetry Society of America, and a Pushcart Prize, Appleman has served on the boards of the Poetry Society of America and the Poet's House. He has taught at SUNY Purchase, Columbia University, and is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Indiana University.Appleman's poems and prose pieces have appeared in dozens of publications, including the Nation, the New York Times, the New Republic, the Paris Review, Poetry, and the Yale Review. He is married to the playwright Marjorie Appleman. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Elizabeth Acevedo is a Dominican-American author and spoken word artist. She is best known for her 2018 young adult novel-in-verse The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Acevedo's follow-ups, With the Fire on High (2019) and Clap When You Land (2020), solidified Acevedo's standing […] The post Club Book Episode 162 Elizabeth Acevedo first appeared on Club Book.
November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, in which writers of all experience levels attempt to develop and draft a 50,000-word work in 30 days. Matt Bell, creative writing instructor at Arizona State University, author of the novel, Appleseed, and the writing craft book, Refuse To Be Done: How To Write And Re-Write A Novel In Three Drafts, along with Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award-winning author of The Poet X, who also wrote her YA novel, With the Fire on High, for NaNoWriMo in 2013, join to talk about the art of novel writing, the process of speed-drafting, and take calls from listeners developing their own works.
This week on The Maris Review, Maris talks with Elizabeth Acevedo about her new book Family Lore, out from Ecco. Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She is also the author of With the Fire on High and Clap When You Land. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her loves. Her debut novel for an adult audience is called Family Lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 8th Tuesday Publish Date: Aug 7 Monday Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Tuesday August 8th and happy 34th birthday to baseball slugger Anthony Rizzo ***Rizzo*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Kennesaw man turns himself in for fatal Mableton hit and run 2. County to consider book club for kids in juvenile detention 3. And American Legion honors veterans Bonner and Johnson Plus, Brian Giffin with have a Cobb Sports Report powered by Powers Electrical Solutions All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage to listen and subcribe! Commercial : CUofGA STORY 1 Hit n run Kristopher Johnson, a Kennesaw man, turned himself in to Cobb police after a hit-and-run incident in Mableton that killed a 60-year-old pedestrian, Artie Dumas. Johnson is charged with hit and run. The incident occurred at Floyd Road and Maran Lane, adjacent to the Mable House Arts Center. Preliminary investigations indicate that the pedestrian was crossing Floyd Road outside the marked crosswalk when a Hyundai Elantra, allegedly driven by Johnson, struck him. Witnesses reported that Johnson briefly stopped before fleeing the scene, and Dumas was pronounced dead at the scene. Johnson posted a $25,000 bond and was released. The police investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb police......read more about this story at mdjonline.com. ......................……... read more about this at mdjonline.com Story 2: books Cobb County officials plan to establish a book club for incarcerated youth in the Cobb Youth Detention Center, in partnership with the Cobb County Public Library System and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The initiative is part of the American Library Association's Great Stories Club, designed for underserved teens. The club discussions will explore themes of race, equity, identity, and history through selected titles such as "Piecing Me Together," "I Am Alfonso Jones," "The Poet X," and "Anger is a Gift." The library will receive a programming stipend and copies of the books for the participants. The program aims to encourage empathy and engage youth in meaningful discussions about their lives and the world around them. Story 3: honors American Legion Post 296 held a dedication ceremony to honor Air Force veterans Jesse Bonner and Lucius Johnson. A plaque commemorating their service to the post and their country was installed at the entrance doors to the blue room, a designated space for post meetings and ceremonies. Both veterans played key roles in expanding Post 296, leasing a new building, and financing its construction. Jesse Bonner, a retired chief master sergeant, and Lucius Johnson, who passed away before the event, were recognized for their contributions. The ceremony was attended by community leaders and former government officials, expressing gratitude for the veterans' impact on the community. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. we'll be right back Break: ESOG– Elon – Dayco STORY 4: year After a year on the job, Cobb police Chief Stuart VanHoozer has emphasized the need for more officers in the department. Despite efforts to raise starting pay and implement a step-and-grade pay plan, there remain 90 to 105 openings among the budgeted 716 full-time sworn officers. VanHoozer has engaged in community outreach, explaining his policing philosophy, and gathering feedback from civic groups and officers. The department has also focused on improving technology, including the use of a real-time crime center to enhance crime-solving capabilities and precision policing. The chief is also working on initiatives like the Community Assistance Response Team (CART), a civilian program to respond to low-level calls and free up sworn officers for serious crimes. Additionally, efforts are being made to increase community engagement, particularly with high school students and communities experiencing higher levels of crime. The ultimate goal is to create a safer community and build trust between the police and the public. STORY 5: cabin Cobb Landmarks arranged for a log cabin restorer, Vic Hood, to evaluate the Power-Jackson Cabin in east Cobb. The purpose was to assess if the cabin could be preserved and to determine the scope of restoration work needed. The cabin is a rare example of a "rived log house," where logs are split, creating a rounded exterior and a smooth interior surface. The cabin's preservation was in question as a developer had proposed an 18-home development on the site, but the application was withdrawn in May. Cobb Landmarks awaits Hood's report on the cabin's potential restoration. Story 6: rugby Atlanta's professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, will be relocating as it has been acquired by a new ownership group. The specific location of the team's new base has not been disclosed yet. The team was originally founded in 2018 by Marcus Calloway and played its games at Lupo Family Field at Life University in Marietta. After suffering flooding damage, the team's home venue was moved to Silverbacks Park in Atlanta. Rugby ATL had a successful run, including two consecutive playoff berths and winning the Eastern Conference Championship in 2021. The new ownership group's decision to relocate the team marks the end of its time in Atlanta, but the league CEO didn't rule out a potential MLR return to the city in the future. We'll be back in a moment Break: Drake- Ingles 4- Powers Story 7: SPORTS (Piece will have intro-outtro pieces built in) *****Sports Report***** We're back with final thoughts after this Break: JRM - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. 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We got a special edition of Too T3rpd today! We got musical artist Spann and Poet-X of DOUG in the building! Donovan and Some Socials sit down with Spann and Poet about their musical start, cannabis origins, the origins of Doug, and much more. Special shout-out to our flower sponsor for this episode We Supply Medical! We Supply Medical provided some London Jelly (LPCxJealousy) flower. Make sure you follow We Supply Medical on instagram @we_supply_medical_caregiversMake sure you follow Spann, Poet-X, and the rest of Doug:On Instagram: @poetxyzzz (Poet-X) @theshadowofleaves (Spann) @dougmorestlFollow Too T3rpd on Instagram Check out our videos on our Too T3rpd YouTube channel Leave voicemails/text to our Too T3rpd hotline (314) 399-9711Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TOOT3RPD Follow Donovan @Donovan2408 on all socialsFollow Tyler @somesocialst on instagram Follow Eddie @stl_kush_culture on all socialsSupport the show
Notes:The Verbivore references a quote from romance author Chandra Blumberg (Digging Up Love, Stirring Up Love), who we interviewed back in 2021. That episode was “Episode 89: Interview with Chandra Blumberg”. Here is her full quote:“There's definitely a stigma about different levels of heat in romance. Some people aren't comfortable with the high heat and they think it's all the high heat. But there's all sorts of romance for all different people. I was worried that if I write the sort of romance that I want to, will there be a place for it. And the answer is yes because there is. It's the same thing with fantasy and so many other genres – they run the gamut. Just like there's cozy mysteries or there's dark, gritty mysteries.… There's so much diversity in the genre and there's really something for everyone.“Towards the beginning of the conversation, we talk about the Romance genre being wide and growing, with characters that are starting to more accurately reflect the world around us - but there is still a long way to go. We strongly believe representation matters and that we all should be able to see ourselves reflected in stories with happy endings. If you're curious to learn more about where the industry is at, here are a few articles on this topic:- NY Times Article “The Changing Face of Romance Novels”- The Ripped Boddice “The State of Racial Diversity in Romance Publishing Report”- Writers Republic Article “Diversity in the Romance Novel Industry: Has there been any progress?”Fable references the link between reading fictional stories, learning, and empathy. Here are a few articles that discuss this topic:- Discover Magazine Article “How Reading Fiction Increases Empathy and Encourages Understanding”- Medium Article “Reading Fiction Increases Your Empathy and Understanding of Others”- Harvard Business Review “The Case for Reading Fiction” by Christine SeifertHere are a few articles and websites we referenced for this conversation:- MasterClass Article “Writing 101: What Is a Romance Novel? Learn About the History and Characteristics of Romance Novels”- AllAboutRomance.com Review Power Search Books and Films Mentioned:- Book Lovers by Emily Henry - The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood - Two Wrongs Make a Right (The Wilmot Sisters Series) by Chloe Liese - Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare - The Charm Offensive: A Novel by Alison Cochrun - The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Series Books 1 - 3 Collection Box Set by Rick Riordan (Sword of Summer, Hammer of Thor & Ship of the Dead) - Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter - The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory - Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon - The American Roommate Experiment: A Novel by Elena Armas - The Spanish Love Deception: A Novel by Elena Armas - The Marriage Game by Sara Desai - The Dating Plan by Sara Desai - The Singles Table by Sara Desai - Yes & I Love You: A Steamy & Emotional Contemporary Romance (Say Everything, 1) by Roni Loren - We Can't Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon - Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon - Radiance (Wraith Kings Book 1) by Grace Draven - Spin the Dawn (The Blood of Stars) by Elizabeth Lim - Unravel the Dusk (The Blood of Stars) by Elizabeth Lim - The Wrath & the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn Book 1) by Renée Ahdieh - The Rose and the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh - A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne - The Hating Game - Directed by Peter Hutchings - The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka - To Kill a Kingdom (Hundred Kingdoms) by Alexandra Christo - Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge - The Bodyguard: A Novel by Katherine Center - Secrets of a Summer Night (The Wallflowers Book 1) by Lisa Kleypas - The Devil in Winter (The Wallflowers Book 3) by Lisa Kleypas - My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas - Beguiling the Beauty (The Fitzhugh Trilogy Book 2) by Sherry Thomas - Tempting the Bride (The Fitzhugh Trilogy Book 3) by Sherry Thomas - Not Quite a Husband (The Marsdens) by Sherry Thomas - The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan - Bombshell: A Hell's Belles Novel (Hell's Belles, 1) by Sarah MacLean - One Good Earl Deserves a Lover: The Second Rule of Scoundrels (Rules of Scoundrels, 2) by Sarah MacLean - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding - Mr. Darcy's Diary: A Novel by Amanda Grange - Austenland – Directed by Jerusha Hess - Austenland by Shannon Hale - Geekerella: A Fangirl Fairy Tale (Once Upon A Con Book 1) by Ashley Poston- The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston We don't mention them here by name, but we also have several bookclub episodes where we talk in-depth about books or series that have romantic pairings we enjoy. Here are those:- Episode 21: Mixing fairytale, myth, and good character development - Hunted by Meagan Spooner - Episode 34: We Hunt The Flame Discussion- Episode 52: The Magnolia Sword by Sherry Thomas- Episode 66: Let's talk about Caraval- Episode 74: Let's talk about Jane Austen's Persuassion- Episode 86: Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver- Episode 91: Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters- Episode 95: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo- Episode 128: The Opposite of Always- Episode 136: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo- Episode 149: Miles Morales Spider-man by Jason ReynoldsMusic from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Interview with professor, author, and former pastor Drick Boyd. Jonny interviews Drick on his book “Disrupting Whiteness: Talking With White People About Racism.” Drick shares the story of how he came to write this book, along with some stories from his personal journey of anti-racism, mistakes he's made, and how he has learned to talk to other white folks about internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic racism. Also in this episode, the pastors share their favorite Christmas songs and what's been nourishing their souls: Advent, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, and a handmade gift. //Notes// -Interview with Drick Boyd- Disrupting Whiteness: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Whiteness-Talking-People-Racism/dp/1938798384/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=disrupting+whiteness&qid=1613428665&s=books&sr=1-1 Drick's Website: https://drickboyd.org/blog/ My Grandmother's Hands: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477 -Spiritual Show and Tell- Comfort Comfort Ye My People https://youtu.be/4Mw9AGvr_xk?list The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-poet-x-elizabeth-acevedo Our Spotify Wrapped: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClohPZlp46S/ //About this Podcast// Resist and Restore is a podcast by Circle of Hope. We're extending the table of our dialogue! Tune in bi-weekly as the Circle of Hope pastors—Rachel, Julie, and Jonny—sit down to dialogue about faith, God, Jesus, the spiritual life, and everything in between. Available on Spotify, iTunes/Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. //Contact Us// Website: https://circleofhope.church Email: ResistandRestorePodcast@circleofhope.net IG/TW: @circleofhopenet YouTube: https://youtube.com/circleofhope FB: https://fb.me/CircleofHopePhillyRegion Help keep the show running! Contribute at: https://circleofhope.church/share
Join us for a good talk, laughter, self-care, and soul-care as Breanna and Brittany discuss Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Featured bubbly is Bubbly Rose by Black Girl Magic. Follow and Engage with us on Instagram @book.bubbles, Tik Tok @books.bubbles and Facebook @Book.Bubb!For our next episode we will be reading Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation by Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson and our featured bubbly will be LVE Chardonnay by LVE Wines.Drizly Partner Link: https://drizly.com/?clickid=wffyPv069xyIU1iXy-VdN1UZUkBTfMRfxWI3WU0&irgwc=1&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=2993755&utm_content=mediapartner&utm_keyword=841291
This book was an astounding novel of verse, about a young woman grappling with her identity as a Christian, a teenager and a daughter of an immigrant. Hear me speak about how I related to her when it comes to language learning as someone who doesn't know their mother tongue, and how silence can be a powerful tool to oppress others but also for yourself. Goodreads Summary: Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami's determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school's slam poetry club, she doesn't know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can't stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.
Join us for a good talk, laughter, self-care, and soul-care as Breanna, Brittany and the Ladies of Watch with You Podcast discuss My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due. Featured bubbly is Head over Heels Sweet Riesling by Love Cork Screw. Follow and Engage with us on Instagram @book.bubbles and Facebook @Book.Bubb!For our next episode we will be reading The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo and our featured bubbly will be Zinfandel by The McBride Sisters.Drizly Partner Link: https://drizly.com/?clickid=wffyPv069xyIU1iXy-VdN1UZUkBTfMRfxWI3WU0&irgwc=1&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=2993755&utm_content=mediapartner&utm_keyword=841291
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Who among us hasn't heard the common refrain, you just have to love yourself? And, sure, while we may agree in theory, how easy is that to do in a world that tells you to do the exact opposite? According to Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times best-selling author of Poet X, Black women suffer the most from chasing the potential of who we are instead of acknowledging that we are enough right now…but it doesn't have to be that way. Elizabeth joins Terri and Dr. Dom for an inspiring and relatable conversation about how her journey as a renowned poet, author, and now screenwriter led her to the belief that you always have to be in a position to quench your own thirst. She shares gems on how nurturing her connections with her intuition and her ancestors led her to a fulfilling life in full bloom. If you need a little guidance on how to water your own garden, you'll want to tune in!Quote of the Day:"You cannot fix what was never broken."-Elizabeth Acevedo Where to find Guest:Website: Elizabeth AcevedoInstagram: @acevedowrites Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom's Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com
Elizabeth Acevedo is a Dominican-American poet and award-winning author. Her debut young adult novel "The Poet X" made the New York Times bestseller list in 2018. With the Fire on High —Acevedo's second novel— tells the story of an Afro-Latina who dreams of becoming a chef. We sit down with Elizabeth Acevedo to talk about how storytelling became an important part of her life, her identity, and the impact of her success. This episode was originally broadcast on May 28, 2019.
We celebrate National Poetry Month with the National Book Award winning novel The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Readers from Charles Hart Middle School in Washington DC talk about poetry, MeToo, and favorite books with host Kitty Felde. Celebrity reader is Monica Vigil, who costars in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast, which launches season 2 on May 3rd.
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Glory talks to poet and author Elizabeth Acevedo about her books Clap When You Land and The Poet X. They discuss Elizabeth's research process for writing poetry versus writing novels in verse. In this episode, they also talk about how music influenced Elizabeth's early poetry, and how hip hop gave her the tools to talk about her neighborhood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Notes:Fable and the Verbivore reference a line that has two levels of meaning in the narrative where Xiomara's body is talked about by her mother. That line is “a little too much body for such a young girl.”The Verbivore mentions having watched videos of Elizabeth Acevedo performing her poetry. Here are some of the videos:I use my poetry to confront the violence against women | Elizabeth Acevedo | TEDxMidAtlanticSalon Pages Matam, Elizabeth Acevedo & G. Yamazawa – “Unforgettable” Elizabeth Acevedo - "Afro-Latina"Elizabeth Acevedo - "Hair"Fable and the Verbivore reference several parts from We Hunt the Flame where author Hafsah Faizal breaks out words to give them added force. Here is an example:Nasirfell apartat the seams. The Verbivore mentions a quote from author Laurie Halse Anderson about including hope in YA stories. Here is that quote:“Ending on an encouraging note is part of my moral code. Teenagers need to see a model of hope and growth.”And Laurie Halse Anderson's blurb for The Poet X is - “a story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into your heart.” Books & Movies Mentioned:The Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoJurassic Park by Michael CrichtonWe Hunt the Flame by Hafsah FaizalMusic from: https://filmmusic.io 'Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Do you love the young adult genre or are you looking to get in some young adult books? Listen to find out some of Yetunde's favorite Young Adult Novels (Non-fantasy). Look out for my YA fantasy recommendation in the coming weeks. I also talk about my current reads and the shows I'm currently watching. Books mentioned in the episode and timestamp: 1. Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (03:24) 2. The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas (05:02) 3. All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir (06:45) 4. My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth (08:57) 5. With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (11:30) 6. Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide (16:46) 7. Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (18:21) 8. Other words for home by Yasmine Warga (20:00) 9. On the come up by Angie Thomas (20:50) 10. Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez (22:30) ............. *If you love my content, please share and buy me a digital cup of coffee. Subscribe to Books and Being Newsletter here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/booksandbeingpodcast/message
Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Aubrey Thonvold, Executive Director of ReconcilingWorks, to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 2nd this year, including our deep dive into repentant and reconciling communities! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We talked about the books: Transforming: the Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke, You Can't Touch My Hair and Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (especially the audiobook), The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck, and Crazy Christian by Bp. Michael Curry. Aubrey also mentioned the Building an Inclusive Church toolkit and these awesome trainings that ReconcilingWorks does! Check us out on Facebook & Twitter at @NerdsAtChurch to connect! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nerdsatchurch/message
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of December - SPOILERS! Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig December Book count: 3 books and 1,017 pages 2021 Total Book count: 32 books, 9,999 pages **Links mentioned: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
We begin our Black History Month coverage with some reading recommendations, this time catered towards younger audiences. Newark Public Library Children's Librarian Sharon Owens, and Youth Services Supervisor Asha Mobiley, join us to help recommend books to read during the month for children, teens, and young adults. Ages 3 and up Dream Big, Little One by: Vashti Harrison ( adaptation of Little Leaders:Bold Women in Black History) Follow Your Dreams, Little One (adaptation of Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History) Little People, BIG DREAMS by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and various authors and illustrators A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara Shades of Black: A Celebration of our Children by: Sandra Pinkney and Photographs by Miles Pinkney Let the Children March by: Monica – Clark Robinson Illustrated by: Frank Morrison This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration by: Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by James Ransome Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations by: Kelly Starling Lyons, Illustrated by: Keith Mallet The ABC's of Black History by Rio Cortez, Lauren Semmer Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by: Alice Faye Duncan, Illustrated by: Keturah Bobo All Different Now: Juneteenth the First Day of Freedom by: Angela Johnson, Illustrated by E.B. Lewis 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World by: Charles R. Smith Jr., Illustrated by: Shane Evans Bedtime Inspirational Stories 50 Amazing Black People who Changed the World by: L.A. Amber Illustrated by: TZ Nissen Ages: 8-12: (Middle School) Like Vanessa by Tami Charles (Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Illustrator) When Winter Robeson Came by Brenda Woods Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks Stella by Starlight by Sharon M Draper Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds Early Teens (12+) Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo This Is My America by Kim Johnson Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi Older Teens (15+) Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas Dear Martin by Nic Stone Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
The book of the moment for today's episode is Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing this book in all of its glory, which of course includes revealing the ending. The author of Clap When You Land, Elizabeth Acevedo is a New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. Her critically-acclaimed debut novel, The Poet X, won the 2018 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She is also the recipient of the Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Fiction, the CILIP Carnegie Medal, and the Boston Globe-Hornbook Award. Additionally, she was honored with the 2019 Pure Belpré Author Award for celebrating, affirming, and portraying Latinx culture and experience. If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on, if applicable. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server via the link in the show notes, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com and we will be sure to get back to you. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zpvW4FyuPF TikTok, IG, Twitter: @HardcoverHoes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/993967071461813/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Book Besties Season 1, Episode 20- The Poet XIn this episode of Book Besties, Molly & April talk about the Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Join us as we talk about books in verse, body positivity, and the impact of religious and family trauma.Things talked about in this episode:Carnegie Medal Win- https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jun/18/carnegie-medal-first-writer-of-colour-elizabeth-acevedo-the-poet-xElizabeth Acevedo's Instagram- @acevedowritesTim Gunn PBS essay: https://youtu.be/TiJX-AwzPkA Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.
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Anne is an author, the creator of the Modern Mrs. Darcy blog, and the host of the What Should I Read Next? Podcast. She is a lover of books and helps us diagnose our reading tastes. She says there is no “should” in reading and it's meant to be a place of joy. We talk about the shame that comes along with reading and how we can ditch the shame and read what we actually like to read. Anne gives us great advice on reading goals and talks all about her new journal that serves as a guide to falling in love with books again. To find out more about becoming an Enneagram Coach, click here. Connect with Anne: IG: @annebogel and @whatshouldireadnext Website: www.modernmrsdarcy.com Podcast: What Should I Read Next Mentioned in the show: The Help by Kathryn Stockett Women in Black by Madeleine St. John Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Lovely War by Julie Berry This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell Rules of Civility by Amor Towles A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson Jim Dale, audiobook narrator Joshilyn Jackson, author The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali audiobook The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Join the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club Get Anne's new journal -- My Reading Life: A Book Journal Connect With Angie: Website: chatologie.com IG: @angiebrownelkins Twitter: @Angieelkins Facebook: @chatologieangieelkins This episode was edited and produced by Angie Elkins Media.
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In this episode, we're transported to a magical Brooklyn in Daniel José Older's novel Shadowshaper, the first in the Shadowshaper Cypher series. Congratulations to Daniel, who has the esteemed honor of being the first (and so far only) cis-dude we've read for the show. In Shadowshaper, we follow Sierra, a Black Puerto Rican Brooklyn-ite, who discovers she has powers to suffuse her art with spirits who then become corporeal. Sierra teams up with Robbie, a young Haitian guy who teaches her about shadowshaping, and the two must stop a bad white guy from messing up the whole world! Recommend if you like… Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova (episode 38) A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney (episode 13) Check out this amazing resource about gentrification in Brooklyn (complete with primary sources and teaching exercises!) The Michael Che's joke Jessie mentions is “White Women Took Brooklyn” We think Shadowshaper would make an INCREDIBLE graphic novel!! just putting this out there into the universe What is a haint? Here's a lot more info. just to clear things up, John Wick (the movie with Keanu Reeves) came out in 2014 The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo A plethora of resources about the Taíno culture (indigenous to PR) “Replace ‘Crazy' with the Word You Actually Mean” Love Daniel's post “12 Fundamentals of Writing ‘The Other' (and The Self): How to Respectfully Write from the Perspective of Characters Who Aren't You” As always, we'd love to be in discussion with you, magical people. Drop us a line in the comments or reach out to us on twitter, Instagram (@thelibrarycoven), or via email (thelibraycoven@gmail.com). Access complete show notes on our website, thelibrarycoven.com. We really appreciate ratings and reviews on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or any other platforms. Help us share the magic by spreading the word about the podcast! You can support our labor by leaving us a one-time tip on Ko-fi or purchasing books from our Bookshop! Better yet, become a monthly patron via Patreon and you can unlock a bunch of exclusive perks like access to our community of reader-listeners on Discord. Our cover art is by the talented artist nimsby. The podcast theme song is “Unermerry Academy of Magics” by Augustin C from the album “Fantasy Music”, which you can download on FreeMusicArchive.com. We support #LandBack. The Library Coven is recorded and produced on stolen indigenous land: Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute (Kelly) and Chickasha, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Mascoutin, Miami, Mesquaki, Odawa, Ojibwe, Peankashaw, Peoria, Potawatomi, Sauk, and Wea (Jessie)
For our Unabridged Book Club pick for August of 2021, we're discussing Balli Kaur Jaswal's Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows. We talk about our overall impressions, what worked for us, some quotations, and then we pair this one with other books we think readers who loved this would enjoy including Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X, Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi, and Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.
George the Poet and Kae Tempest... what did I expect from two multi-disciplinary wordsmiths and podcast royalty? I could listen to these answers 100 times over and take away something new each time. We discussed George's break from music and his reasons behind the move to present himself in the podcast format. Kae can't help but rhyme when we muse over “what's in a name” and look at the transitions they have evolved through when adopting Tempest and changing their name last year when coming out as non-binary. We also discuss how the planet will be just fine without us and that we're all just lucky to be here. Jump in and come along with us for the ride… Listen to the 12 questions album here
Nicole and Tori welcome another guest on the 11th episode to talk all things worth reading! During the month of February, the podcast will solely focus on resources that are created by Black authors or about Black characters in honor of Black History Month. The list of resources talked about in this episode are listed below: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré; His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie; The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur and Leila Steinburg; Badass Black Girl: Questions, Quotes, and Affirmations for Teens by M.J. Fievre; Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo; The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo; The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin; The Coin Slot Chronicles by Rashad Jennings; Arcade and the Triple T Token by Rashad Jennings; Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide by Rashad Jennings; My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell, illustrated by Michael Robertson; I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart; A Song For You: My Life with Whitney Houston by Robyn Crawford; wikiHow; Ron Finley; LiquidIV
“感谢收听“普通读者”的第12期播客节目！这期我们很有幸请到另一个读书播客《咸鱼罐头》的主播“罐头”做嘉宾，我们四个人共同读了四本书，然后一起聊一聊。 时间节点： 0:57 H的推荐 "The Poet X", by Elizabeth Acevedo 11:19 罐头的推荐《心灵的焦灼》斯蒂芬·茨威格 27:44 徐慢懒的推荐 "The Bass Rock", by Evie Wyld 44:53 堂本的推荐 "The Bear", by Andrew Krivak 共同阅读书目： "The Poet X", by Elizabeth Acevedo 《心灵的焦灼》斯蒂芬·茨威格 "The Bass Rock", by Evie Wyld "The Bear", by Andrew Krivak 提到的书： “Long Way Down”, by Jason Reynolds 《悲伤与理智》约瑟夫·布罗茨基 《昨日的世界》斯蒂芬·茨威格 《喀耳刻》马德琳·米勒 《路》科马克·麦卡锡 "Wenjack", by Joseph Boyden 提到的影音： 谭维维《小娟（化名）》 嘉宾罐头的即刻：咸鱼罐头Crown 收听和订阅渠道： 小宇宙App，Apple Podcast, Anchor，Spotify，Pocket Casts， Google Podcast，Breaker， Radiopublic；网易云“普通-读者” 电邮：commonreader@protonmail.com 豆瓣“普通读者播客”：https://www.douban.com/people/commonreaders/ 微博： 普通读者播客 片头音乐credit： Flipper's Guitar - 恋とマシンガン- Young, Alive, in Love - 片尾音乐credit：John Bartman - Happy African Village (Music from Pixabay)
This is episode 24 and I'm recapping some of my favorite reads from 2020, some of the most meaningful action steps I took this year, and discussing what this year has held and what I hope for in 2021.Listen in!SHOW NOTES:My favorite fiction read for this year: The Scent Keeper by Erica BauermeisterMy favorite debut novel this year: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DaréMy favorite non-fiction read: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan StevensonMy favorite romance read: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez, and the sequel The Happy Ever After PlaylistMy favorite self-help read: Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode— and into a Life of Connection and Joy by Aundi KolberMy favorite memoir: Good Enough: Learning to Let Go of Perfect for the Sake of Holy by my friend Wendi NunneryMy favorite Christian read: Leaving Egypt: Finding God in the Wilderness Places by Chuck deGroat and Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us about Freedom by Kelley NikondehaMy favorite young adult read: The Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoMy favorite poetry read: What Kind of Woman by Kate BaerMy favorite thriller: The Guest List by Lucy FoleyMy favorite fantasy read: A Court of Thorns of Roses, or the whole trilogy reallyThe rings I get engraved with my word of the year Music by Drew Dawson (my talented brother!) // Dawson Music on Twitter + InstagramRachel A. Dawson on Twitter + Instagram + bookstagram
The Spoilers are back with a love-fest episode for the ages. Beginning with an profession of gratitude and love for our own faithful host, we then tackle questions of genre, religion, bilingualism and translation, sexuality, the body, refusal, performance, and finding your voice -- all in an amazingly supportive and affectionate way. Inspired by Acevedo's beautiful book, we remember fondly our own teen years, consider the lives of teens today, celebrate the strength and empowerment of women, and repeatedly express our admiration for Xiomara, Twin, and Aman. If I may say so, this episode is a joy to listen to, and may, in some small way, make you forget everything about the world right now that is making you want to weep uncontrollably. You're welcome, America. Enjoy.
Grab your cups! The time is now! LaTeaNa is here talking to Elizabeth Acevedo, sharing her outlook on following your own blueprint, going against the norm, and what she would tell her younger self. Elizabeth brings us a positive and meaningful look at life, her writing process, what this year has taught her, and reminding us to really be ourselves.
Elizabeth Acevedo is a poet and novelist whose books are alive with Dominican-American and Afro- Caribbean culture and community and have at their centers teenage girls learning to navigate life, relaxing into and pushing against their upbringings. A National Poetry Slam Champion, Liz's second book The Poet X won the National Book Award for young people's literature in 2018. (And in case you haven't read it—and if you haven't, you should-- The Poet X is a novel in verse that tells the story of 15 year-old Xiomara as she wrestles with her mother's expectations and discovers herself through slam poetry.) Since The Poet X, Elizabeth Acevedo has written two more highly acclaimed books: With the Fire on High, a novel told in prose about Emoni a high school student who's a mother and who's also determined to become a chef. And now, most recently, Clap When You Land -- once again a novel in verse—that has as its jumping off point a tragic plane crash, the lies and secrets it reveals, and what's lost and what's found in the face of terrible grief. Clap When You Land looks at family and community across two cultures from the perspective of two generations of women—all fierce, capable and imperfect. Elizabeth Acevedo is as lively and charismatic a guest as she is a writer. In this podcast, she talks about her own family who inflamed her imagination with stories, her love for the Dominican Republic even as she understands its flaws, the profound difficulty of uprooting oneself and leaving one country for another, and the challenges and joy of having deep connections to multiple worlds.
Today on the B&N YA Podcast, Elizabeth Acevedo joins us to talk about her forthcoming novel With the Fire on High, the story of a high-school girl balancing motherhood, her care for her beloved grandmother, and her ambitions to take her culinary talents to new heights. It's a marvel of a follow-up to The Poet X, her National Book Award-winning novel in verse. She talks with Melissa Albert about food, identity, memory, reading and much more.
It's THE SESSION! Featuring special musical guests CQ The Poet and Profecy Da Future aka SME (Self Made Entrepreneurs) - along with Dutchy and KP. We discuss their upcoming shows and projects, as well as their new SME Lifestyle brand. AND we bring you up to date on that hip-hop news, and CQ x Prof spit some freestyle bars in a new exclusive Session Cypher. PLUS new music from Jon Connor, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Obie Trice, and more - and of course new tracks from SME! Tell a friend.
It's THE SESSION! Featuring special guest Ovid The Poet, formerly known as Tommy Buhama. We discuss his change in identity, his upcoming album and video, and Ovid performs an off-the-dome freestyle in an all new Session Cypher. PLUS new music from Freddie Gibbs, Joe Budden, Alexander Spit and more. AND of course we bring you up to date on the latest albums, mixtapes, a long-awaited DMX Update, and that hip-hop news. Tell a friend.
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