Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Angleberger

For proof that this show is not on permanent hiatus, Aaron shares some fun poems written by him and his daughter on Father's Day. How do you think we all did?This mini episode was inspired by "Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel" by Tom Angleberger.My Bad Poetry Episode 7.17.5: "Four Hastily Written Poems (A Mini Episode)"Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: @mybadpoetrythepod.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @MyBadPoetry_ThePod Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mybadpoetry.com

Tom Angleberger sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some advice of letting kids find their own path. After that we chat about his latest book, Dino Poet. Tom shares a fun story behind the inspiration for this book. Next we talk about the different Star Wars books he worked on. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Tom Angleberger Tom Angleberger is the New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series and the Flytrap Files series, as well as many other books for kids. He lives with his family in Virginia. His latest book is Dino Poet. Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission to write the first great poem ever! His lunch, a prehistoric frog, is also on a mission: to not get eaten! So when Frog tells Dino Poet that his poems stink, he decides lunch can wait for now. The two set off into the wide, wild world, chasing life! Chasing poetry! Until a T-Rex starts chasing them. Dino Poet kicks off a hilarious graphic-novel series that is a rollicking romp through the land of the dinosaurs and a celebration of the poets that live in all of us. Make sure you follow Tom on Instagram at @tomangleberger. In addition pick up his books including his latest book, Dino Poet wherever you purchase books or his website at origamiyoda.com. Red's Is This Week's Podcast Sponsor Red's is on a mission to cook food better for people with big things to do. They know that they are a good small part of their great big lives, and they take that seriously.  Red's is committed to cooking with fewer and better ingredients for food that tastes better and is better for you and the planet.  They bake their tortillas fresh daily & are always non-GMO, antibiotic-free, & cage-free. They freeze their food at the peak of flavor and freshness which reduces food waste and enables consumers to have a restaurant-quality meal in minutes at home or on the go.   To learn more go to their website at redsallnatural.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

In this forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in March 2025 that she is looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksPapilio by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and Corey Tabor (out 3/4)The Teeny Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn Harris (out 3/4)Who Ate Steve by Kate Hindley, illustrated by Susannah Lloyed (out 3/11)Stalactite and Stalagmite by Drew Beckmeyer (out 3/18)Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea (out 3/25)Short Chapter BookMy Mad Scientist Mom by Jarrett Lerner (out 3/4)Graphic NovelsSpeechless by Aron Nels Steinke (out 3/4)Dino Poet by Tom Angleberger (out 3/25)Middle GradeAlice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire: A Recipe for Trouble by Sarah Todd Taylor (out 3/18)Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen by James Robinson, illustrated by Brian Rea (out 3/18)Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.​Catherine's library find is an early chapter book series starring Inspector Flytrap, a mystery-solving Venus flytrap with a goat for an assistant. It's from the legendary Tom Angleberger--author of Fake Mustache, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, and much more--and his wife, Cece Bell, who created El Deafo. Also mentioned: Magic Tree House graphic novels and nonfiction titles.​Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus so we can discuss the current season of Dancing with the Stars. As ever, the show went all out for Halloween, even if the stars' "nightmares" were not particularly convincing. But our faves lived to dance another day, so we're happy about that. They'll be back in two weeks, minus Bachelorette Jenn. Mentioned: "Poison" on Scrubs.​In the archives, we discussed how irritating and unfair it is that moms always have to be the voice of reason (from 2022). And here's a sampling of our tricky and treat-y discussions on Halloween decorating, Halloween hassles, how to spook and scare parents, and favorite Halloween costumes.​Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E18, "Numbers," on Tuesday, November 5Shrinking S2 E1, "Jimmying," on Wednesday, November 6Weekly roundup on Thursday, November 7Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by renowned illustrator/cartoonist/graphic novelist Cece Bell!Cece Bell has written and illustrated many books for children, among them the beloved Sock Monkey books, the Geisel Award-winning Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover, and the Newbery Honor-winning graphic novel El Deafo. She and her husband, author Tom Angleberger, have also collaborated on the picture book Crankee Doodle and the Inspector Flytrap chapter book series. She lives in Virginia with her family.Check out Animal Albums here:https://animalalbums.com/Purchase it here: https://bookshop.org/a/19191/9781536226249and check out the rest of her books here:https://bookshop.org/contributors/cece-bell-74593ea1-f31a-48fa-9d96-63a49686525bFollow her on IG here: @cecebellbooksCece's websitececebell.wordpress.comTwitter @CeceBellBooks.A transcript of this episode is available here or if you are a member under Member Resources:  https://scbwiprdstorage.blob.core.windows.net/scbwiprdfiles/attachments/Cece_Bell_Transcript_Final.pdfSupport the show

We're thrilled to welcome Abrams editor Erica Finkel to the podcast to discuss editorial board meetings, the top reasons writers get rejected--and how "fit" means far more than you'd think. Book a meeting with Erica here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/erica-finkel Erica Finkel (she/her) is an Executive Editor for Amulet Books and Abrams Books for Young Readers. Before starting at Abrams in 2010, she was, among other things, an English teacher in France, a theater-camp counselor, and an ice-cream scooper. Erica focuses primarily on chapter books and middle-grade novels and is honored to work with many bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators, including Andrea Beaty, David Roberts, Mac Barnett, Tom Angleberger, and Ellen Potter. Some books she's edited that are particularly dear to her include Sidetracked by Diana Harmon Asher, Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald, The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz, Once Upon an Eid edited by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed, Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder, and a picture-book biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (her hero) by Jonah Winter. When she gets the chance to read a non-Abrams book, she particularly enjoys the work of Gary D. Schmidt, Maggie Stiefvater, Kristin Cashore, and Rainbow Rowell. Her favorite genres are contemporary realistic, fantasy, and magical realism, and she is not the best fit for thrillers or nonfiction. Check out her work here: https://www.pinterest.com/ericafinkel/books-ive-edited/ Transcript: https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-erica-finkel Timestamps: Erica Finkel's background (00:00:42) Erica Finkel, an executive editor at Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books, discusses her role and experience in the publishing industry. Career in publishing (00:02:55) Erica Finkel shares her journey into publishing, from internships to her current role, highlighting the value of education and personal growth. Editorial autonomy and collaboration (00:08:02) Exploration of the balance between an editor's individual taste and the imprint's identity, discussing the collaborative process of shaping a list. Book acquisition and fit for the list (00:09:35) Insight into the importance of a book's similarity and difference within the imprint's list, considering marketing, sales, and readers' perspectives. Editorial decision-making process (00:13:37) Erica Finkel shares the challenges of evaluating and selecting manuscripts, highlighting the emotional and practical aspects of the decision-making process. Advice for writers (00:18:05) Erica Finkel's advice for writers, emphasizing the value of industry education, extensive reading, and understanding market demands. The vision (00:21:20) The risk and reward of seeing the potential in a manuscript despite potential rejection. Understanding the child reader (00:21:36) Considering comprehension, readability, and authenticity in children's literature. Avoiding stereotypes in children's literature (00:22:22) Emphasizing the need for nuance and authenticity in portraying childhood experiences. Editorial and acquisitions meetings (00:29:32) Insight into the casual and collaborative nature of editorial and acquisitions meetings. Pub board decision-making (00:31:18) The process of evaluating and deciding on book acquisitions involving multiple departments. Book success and in-house support (00:35:29) The importance of in-house support in setting a book up for success. The role of Twitter in book promotion (00:39:12) Discussion of the impact of social media and conflicts in the book industry. Overcoming writers' fears (00:40:15) Addressing common fears of writers and dispelling misconceptions about the publishing process. Tips for querying agents (00:44:01) Advice for writers on targeting junior agents and personalizing query letters. Making queries compelling (00:46:03) Insight into what agents can do to make their queries stand out and be more likely to be read by editors.

In this booklist episode, hear about middle grade graphic novels that are big on humor and bring a chaotic plot that keeps kids coming back for more.FEATURED TITLES:GERONIMO STILTON graphic novels by Tom Angleberger (4 books)TWO-HEADED CHICKEN by Tom Angleberger (2 books)THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris (2 books)OTTO: A PALINDRAMA by Jon AgeeTHE HUNGER HEROES by Jarrett Lerner (2 books)HAM HELSING by Rich Moyer (3 books)TRUBBLE TOWN by Stephan Pastis (2 books)WHAT HAPPENS NEXT choose your own adventure graphics by Jess Smart Smiley (2 books)YOUR PAL FRED by Michael Rex (2 books)SNOT GOBLINS AND OTHER TASTELESS TALES by Rob Kutner EERIE TALES FROM THE SCHOOL OF SCREAMS by Graham AnnableBe sure to follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's montly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

The Force is with us on Book Club as we tackle a tale of middle grade angst and paper cuts. Who can rescue these hapless heroes? How about a Yoda fingerpuppet who seems to have all the right answers. Our readers from Washington, DC beg writer Tom Angleberger to write more books in the series. Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz is celebrity reader.  Kitty Felde is host. NOTE: Kitty Felde's novel Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza will be released in both English and Spanish (Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza) on July 3rd.  Fina Mendoza is the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman who moves to Washington with her older sister Gabby and solves mysteries inside the U.S. Capitol. She also introduces civics to elementary school readers. Published by Chesapeake Press, distributed by IPG. Kitty makes free class visits. 

I'm Brenna Jeanneret, children's lit author, mother, rock climber, outdoors person, and podcaster joined by Josh Monken, children's lit author, father, science communicator, and podcaster. Josh and I have embarked on this kidlit journey together this year, having become critique partners early in the year, only to find that our powers combined could make captain planet. Maybe not, but at least our powers combined can make a pretty good podcast.  Our guest for this conversation was Jennifer March Soloway. You can find Jennifer on Twitter, or on the Andrea Brown website.  This episode's ChewyReviewy books: JILLIAN VS PARASITE PLANET by Nicole Kornher-Stace illustrated by Scott Brown MCTOAD MOWS TINY ISLAND by Tom Angleberger illustrated by John Hendrix The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our new quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on Twitter @_maddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes you can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com   Find us on Twitter @joshmonkwords and @brennajeanneret and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment! Thanks and see ya next time.  You May Contribute a Verse is a homespun production, produced, edited, recorded, conceptualized, and marketed by Josh Monken and Brenna Jeanneret.

In this episode, we are going to get to know how tom Angleberger became Tom Angleberger!Tom made a name for himself with the ORIGAMI YODA books, which were first published in 2010. While Tom has been actively creating his own characters, he's also been entrusted with books on Rocket and Groot and Geronimo Stilton. But in the Krosoczka house? He will forever be iconic for his Inspector Flytrap books. Like everything Tom does, those books are laugh-out-loud funny and pure fun. Like Tom himself. One of my most prized possessions in my studio? An Origami Lunch Lady made by Mr. Origami Yoda himself.

In episode 16 Olga and Sunny discuss children's book categories. What are the specs for each, the target audience and they show a few examples of their favorites. To see the books discussed in this episode you can watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/38gKjmI1Mow Thanks for listening.  Books we discuss BOARD BOOKS: The Mitten by Jan Brett Guess How Much I Love you by Sam McBratney illustrated by Anita Jeram The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Bath! Bath! Bath! by Douglas Florian, Illustrated by Christiane Engel First 100 words In English and Spanish by Ana Godinez PICTURE BOOKS: When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, JR., illustrated by German Blanco Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman Oak Leaf by John Sandford Ocean Meets Sky by Terry Fan and Eric Fan New In Town by Kevin Cornell The Pop-up Book of Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen EARLY READERS A Friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey Clifford Makes The Team (Level 1) Norman Bridwell Moo Dog (Level 1) by David Milgrim Ninja In the Kitchen: Moby Shinobi (Level 1) by Luke Flowers  EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS: Didi Dodo Future Spy: Recipe for Disaster by Tom Angleberger, illustrated by Jared Chapman Kitty Tales: Nerma and Blueberry's Staycation by Ariana B. Farina illustrated by Sunny Duran The Last Kids on Earth series by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca and later AG Ford Ivy and Bean series by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park, illustrated by Denise Brunkus CHAPTER BOOKS: Mary poppins in the park by P.L. Travers 2016 Edition GRAPHIC NOVELS: A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L'Engle, Adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson Sisters by Raina Telgemeier The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag A Cat Story by Ursula Murray Husted MIDDLE GRADE: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan Beyonders series by Brandon Mull The Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix YA: Thunder Head by Neal Shusterman OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/5uRvSHNgBsU ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran  https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/

Authors Tom Angleberger and Grace Lin answer the question How can you write such funny books? and kid reviewer Hazel reviews DJ Funkyfoot : Give Cheese a Chance by Tom Angleberger.      

The crew reads the rest of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, discussing stories from Brittany N. Williams’s “Faith in an Old Friend” to Tom Angleberger’s “The Whills Strike Back.” We dive deep on how this book treats Lando and gets at his surprisingly strong feelings of responsibility, and, of course, […]

The crew reads the rest of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, discussing stories from Brittany N. Williams’s “Faith in an Old Friend” to Tom Angleberger’s “The Whills Strike Back.” We dive deep on how this book treats Lando and gets at his surprisingly strong feelings of responsibility, and, of course, […]

We review the book "The Princess And The Pit Stop" by Tom Angleberger.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Fullbird)

Comic Reviews: Batman Secret Files: Signal by Tony Patrick, Christian Duce, Luis Guerrero Justice League Infinity 1 by J.M. DeMatteis, James Tucker, Ethen Beavers, Nick Filardi Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2 by Karla Pacheco, Jed MacKay, Eleonora Carlini, Juan Ferreyra, Erick Arciniega Extreme Carnage Alpha by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Manuel Garcia, Cam Smith, Marc Deering, Roberto Poggi, Guru eFX X-Men 1 by Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia Red Sonja: Black, White, Red 1 by Mark Russell, Cat Staggs, Ben Dewey, Amanda Deibert, Kurt Busiek Disney's Doorways to Danger OGN by Tom Angleberger, Jeffrey Harvey Ordinary Gods 1 by Kyle Higgins, Jana Tropper, Felipe Watanabe, Frank William Skybound X 1 by Robert Kirkman, Chris Dingess, Tille Walden, James Harren, Matthew Roberts, Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn, Dave McCaig, Dave Stewart Fight Girls 1 by Frank Cho, Sabine Rich Masters of the Universe: Revelation 1 by Rob David, Tim Sheridan, Kevin Smith, Mindy Lee, Rico Renzi Black's Myth 1 by Eric Palicki, Wendell Cavalcanti Clans of Belari 1 by Peter Blackie, Rob Blackie, Daniel Maine, Carlos Lopez Mamo 1 by Sas Milledge, Marie Soledad, Belle Murdoch Tales Told in Technihorror 1 by Kiyarn Taghan, Christian DiBari, Simon Gough Orcs in Space 1 and 2 by Michael Tanner, Abed Gheith, Rasha Gheith, Justin Roiland The Lord of Dirt 1 by Dean Garris Additional Reviews: Lucky Devil, Fragment by Warren Fahy, Loki ep5, Black Widow, Fear Street part 2, Monsters at Work, Good, Bart, and Loki, Owl House ep5 News: Jackman returning to Wolverine?, Omninews, Loeb and Sale back for more Long Halloween, Deep Target Aquaman mini, Tom King Human Target book with Greg Smallwood, Black Panther series delayed to October, Something is Killing the Children Netflix show with Mike Flanagan, Amphibia/Owl House crossover, Rabbittcon 2021 Am it Glenn? Trailers: Encanto, What If?, American Horror Stories Comics Countdown: Nice House on the Lake 2 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Nocterra 5 by Scott Snyder, Tony Daniel, Tomeu Morey Wynd 8 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas Good Asian 3 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Alexandre Tefenkgi Disney's Doorways to Danger OGN by Tom Angleberger, Jeffrey Harvey Swamp Thing 5 by Ram V, John McCrea, Mike Spicer Batman 110 by James Tynion IV, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Jorge Jimenez, Romulo Fajardo Jr, Tomeu Morey Mamo 1 by Sas Milledge, Marie Soledad, Belle Murdoch Ordinary Gods 1 by Kyle Higgins, Jana Tropper, Felipe Watanabe, Frank William Immortal Hulk 48 by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, Belardino Brabo, Ruy Jose, Paul Mounts

We celebrate the Star Wars national holiday May the Fourth with our favorite Star Wars episode The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. www.bookclubforkids.org

Enjoy our presentation of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda  by Tom Angleberger, and published by Abrams. Dwight, the weirdest kid in the sixth grade, has started talking to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. But, as though that wasn't weird enough, origami Yoda actually seems to know things. Origami Yoda predicts the date of a pop quiz, guesses who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and saves a classmate from popularity-crushing embarrassment. Dwight's classmate Tommy wonders how Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. With contributions from his puzzled classmates, Tommy assembles his first case file: the Strange Case of Origami Yoda.The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is recommended for readers age 9 and up. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/OrigamiYoda_ReviewsThis title is available as an eBook and audiobook on both Hoopla and Libby by Overdrive.Hoopla eBook -http://bit.ly/OrigamiYoda_HooplaeBookHoopla Audiobook - http://bit.ly/OrigamiYoda_HooplaAudioLibby eBook -  http://bit.ly/OrigamiYoda_LibbyeBookLibby Audiobook -  http://bit.ly/OrigamiYoda_LibbyAudioPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340

Author Tom Angleberger chats with Star Wars books editor Tom Hoeler about their short story, "The Whills Strike Back," from the Star Wars anthology book, From A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.

Join the Two Lit Mamas as they disappear into their favorite Middle Grade series and forget about the dumpster fire that is 2020 for a while. The mamas talk Star Wars, supernatural powers and even exchange a recipe for Café de Olla, all while giving big props to genius authors who make parents cringe and kiddos cheer. So, go ahead, get lost in a neighborhood of make believe with the mamas. You might feel better – at least for 30 minutes. Margie’s FavesA New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy by Alexandra Bracken, So You Want to Be a Jedi by Adam Gidwitz and Return of the Jedi, Beware The Power of the Dark Side by Tom Angleberger are three very different retellings of the original Star Wars movies from the 1970s and 80s. Though completely different in style, the three books fit together to tell the stories, from Luke Skywalker's and Princess Leia’s meet cute (ewww, they’re brother and sister) to the defeat of their faaather.The Genius Files is a series of five books by Dan Gutman following the McDonald twins, Coke and Pepsi, on a pop culture filled cross-country road trip. While their parents are enjoying the sights, the twins find themselves being hunted by a team of bad guys because Coke and Pepsi are no ordinary kids. The twins have been chosen for a secret government organization known as The Genius Files.Heather’s FavesWar usually brings death and devastation but, for Ada, it might save her from abuse and misery. Set in the English countryside during WWII, The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, complete a coming of age story about a 10-year-old girl who learns to love life at a time when bombings and German spies are a normal part of living. Watch out world, the Beatumont children are coming into their powers and they can’t control them. Will there be a new mountain range in Kansas or a great lake in the desert? Anything is possible in this three book fantasy adventure series by Ingrid Law which includes Savvy, Scumble and Switch. Each book follows a new family member on the wild ride of discovering his or her powers. Pick 6: Great Shows Based on BooksMatildaThe House with a Clock in the WallsAnne with an EHolesDiary of a Wimpy KidSeries of Unfortunate EventsShow Reference Links:VIA Character Strengths SurveyCafé de Olla40th Anniversary Star Wars article with Adam GidwitzOrigamiyoda.comJedi AcademyCommon Sense MediaTwo Lit Mamas Blog

Bestselling Origami Yoda series creator Tom Angleberger was the perfect person to adapt the series—he’s a huge Geronimo fan! The series and character is a fan favorite for his family, and he read the books both to his kids and at his kids’ schools. On adapting this story to graphic novel format, Tom said, “I’ve wanted to draw comics since forever, but who would have believed I’d get to draw a famous(e) character like Geronimo Stilton? I’m a long-time fan, so I was able to really turn up the Geronimo-ness to 11. I had a ball!” You’ve never seen Geronimo Stilton like this before! About the book: A stinky smell is taking over New Mouse City! No mouse can live like this! Geronimo and his best friend Hercule, the private detective, head underground into the sewer world of Mouse Island to investigate. Can they save the city from the stench?

Bestselling Origami Yoda series creator Tom Angleberger was the perfect person to adapt the series—he’s a huge Geronimo fan! The series and character is a fan favorite for his family, and he read the books both to his kids and at his kids’ schools. On adapting this story to graphic novel format, Tom said, “I’ve wanted to draw comics since forever, but who would have believed I’d get to draw a famous(e) character like Geronimo Stilton? I’m a long-time fan, so I was able to really turn up the Geronimo-ness to 11. I had a ball!” You’ve never seen Geronimo Stilton like this before! About the book: A stinky smell is taking over New Mouse City! No mouse can live like this! Geronimo and his best friend Hercule, the private detective, head underground into the sewer world of Mouse Island to investigate. Can they save the city from the stench?

Bestselling Origami Yoda series creator Tom Angleberger was the perfect person to adapt the series—he’s a huge Geronimo fan! The series and character is a fan favorite for his family, and he read the books both to his kids and at his kids’ schools. On adapting this story to graphic novel format, Tom said, “I’ve wanted to draw comics since forever, but who would have believed I’d get to draw a famous(e) character like Geronimo Stilton? I’m a long-time fan, so I was able to really turn up the Geronimo-ness to 11. I had a ball!” You’ve never seen Geronimo Stilton like this before! About the book: A stinky smell is taking over New Mouse City! No mouse can live like this! Geronimo and his best friend Hercule, the private detective, head underground into the sewer world of Mouse Island to investigate. Can they save the city from the stench?

Ron displays his disappointment with the human race. He then relays a story about a rouge bee that wanted to sting him, which turns into comments about his mother.. Guest: Author Tom Angleberger "Geronimo Stilton: The Graphic Novel: The Sewer Rat Stink"

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May 27, 2020 - Tom Angleberger

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, colorful and action-packedbook with your grandchildren. Geronimo Stilton and the Sewer Rat Stink! is just that! Author/artist Tom Angleberger has created this highly entertaining, wonderful romp through the sewers of New Mouse City that your grandchildren will love.  He joins us to share all about this stinky tale of how Geronimo and his best friend Hercule, the private detective, save the city from a smelly fate.  So, if you’re in the mood for a bit of fun and mischief, gather your grandchildren and be sure to tune in for this one!

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a puzzle from Ideal Bookshelf and comfort reading in the time of COVID19 Current Reads: each of us shares three books we’ve been reading lately. Deep Dive: Girl, Get You a Bookstagram Book Presses: some big magic for your creative pursuits and a book that your newest readers (and their parents) will all enjoy 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 Ad: (These are Goodreads links, since we hope you’ll use our Book Of The Month link to sign up if you’re interested!) 1:24 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley 1:28 - The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley 2:28 - Beach Read by Emily Henry 3:42 - Use our Link and the code CURRENTLYREADING to get your first book for just $9.99! Bookish Moments: 4:47 - Ideal Bookshelf Puzzle 6:50 - Still Life by Louise Penny 6:58 - Currently Reading on Patreon 7:12 - A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny Current Reads: 7:50 - Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore 9:15 - Libro FM - Audiobooks that benefit your local bookstore 10:51 - The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup 13:30 - Opposite of Always by Justin Reynolds 17:20 - Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton 19:30 - Episode 20 of Currently Reading 19:42 - Sadie by Courtney Summers 22:29 - The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall 22:40 - Read Aloud Revival interview with Jeannie Birdsall 24:22 - Little Women by Lousia May Alcott 25:37 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Deep Dive - Girl, Get You A Bookstagram: 28:00 - @currentlyreadingpodcast and @meredith.reads and @notesonbookmarks and @gratefulforgrace 36:33 - @sixwordbookreview 36:38 - @plantladyreader 36:40 - @pieladybooks Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 41:18 - Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 41:24 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 43:02 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert 44:14 - Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell 44:25 - El Deafo by Cece Bell

First Draft Episode #212: Jen Wang Jen Wang, Eisner Award-winning author and illustrator of The Prince and the Dressmaker, In Real Life, and Koko Be Good stops by to talk about her new middle grade graphic novel, Stargazing. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The seminal Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson was one of the only Western comics that Jen read as a young artist In high school Jen started a webcomic called Strings of Fate and took is super seriously! Jen’s first publishing experience was contributing to Flight, an anthology put together by her webcomic peers and edited by Kazu Kibuishi, who has gone on to author and illustrate the Amulet series, Copper, and he illustrated the re-release of the Harry Potter series. Jen’s agent is Judy Hansen of the Hansen Literary Agency, who represents many of the top graphic artists and illustrators out there today Jen’s first editor at First Second, Calista Brill (author in her own right of Tugboat Bill and the River Rescue, Cat Wishes, and Little Wing Learns to Fly) is still her editor today! She was also fortunate to work with book designer Colleen AF Venable (also the author of Melvin the Sloth is About to Do the Best Thing in the World and  while she was with First Second After Jen’s first book, she adapted “IRL,” a short story for Cory Doctorow, one of the founders of BoingBoing and author of Little Brother and Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom. One of her freelance cartoon jobs was illustrating Tom Angleberger’s books, including Tom Angleberger’s Fake Mustache. Veronica Roth’s new collection of short stories, The End and Other Beginnings: Stories From the Future, has one of the best titles ever, IMO (hear her First Draft interviews here and here) In 2019, Jen was awarded multiple Eisner Awards, for best writer/artist, and for best publication for teens. Jen enlisted the help of her friend, Lark Pien -- colorist for books like Printz-winning American Born Chinese and Boxers and Saints, written and illustrated by MacArthur Fellow Gene Luen Yang -- to work on Stargazing and help her get the book in on time. I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.  Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!  

This week, we welcome back one of our favorite guests: Tom Angleberger! Tom was actually one of our very first guests, WAY BACK on Episode 23. He was also the first guest to come back for a second appearance (with fellow Star Wars authors Alexandra Bracken and Adam Gidwitz on Episode 33). And now he's the first to hit another milestone: the threepeat! On this episode, I'm joined by Meg Humphrey to geek out about Tom's criminally underappreciated The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear. And the 10th anniversary of Origami Yoda. And what else he's got up his sleeve. Buckle up!

Meredith and Kaytee are so excited to finally bring you this very special episode, which we, and our kiddos, have been looking forward to for a long time! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of the hosts: preparing with our sons for the special deep dive in this week’s episode (yep, that’s one bookish moment for the two of us!). Next, we discuss our current reads. Since we wanted to leave time for the kids, we give you only two (and a half) titles each this week, and they are all over the map. Our deep dive this week is a super special interview with Jackson Schwartz, 7, and Micah Cobb, 8. These two boys have big opinions about the books they have read and loved. And the way they relate to each other is downright adorable. Anyone else think this needs to be a regular feature? We are totally smitten. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. There are four (or more) titles in this week’s pressed books segment, so get those Amazon clickers ready! 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!  .  .  .  .  .  3:41 - The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson 3:52 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 6:57 - Confessions of a Domestic Failure by Bunmi Latidan 7:11 - The Honest Toddler 7:20 - Toddlers Are A**holes by Bunmi Latidan 10:36 - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker 10:44 - The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker 11:49 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 13:03 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 13:50 - The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray 14:10 - American Marriage by Tayari Jones 14:28 - A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park 17:52 - The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynn Reid Banks 19:46 - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 21:02 - Inspector Flytrap: The Da Vinci Cold by Tom Angleberger 22:08 - The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey 22:34 - Dogman by Dav Pilkey 22:47 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 24:23 - Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl 24:36 - Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot by Dav Pilkey 26:26 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 28:59 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney 30:44 - Arrow to the Sun by Gerald McDermott 31:50 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by JK Rowling 31:59 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling 33:28 - The Course of Love by Alain de Botton 36:10 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 37:48 - The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 38:17 - On The Come Up by Angie Thomas *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!*  

Inspector Flytrap in the Goat who Chewed too Much by Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell

This week, we're talking about that Kelly Marie Tran piece in the NYT, Resistance, Origami Yoda, and a bunch more. As always, head on over to our site for links, images and videos that go alone with this episode: https://childrenoftheforce.com/2018/08/23/episode-111-kelly-marie-tran-resistance-origami-yoda/STAR WARSY STUFF [0:35]Liam (and Anna) has been loving Tom Angleberger’s Origami Yodaseries. Liam tells us ALL ABOUT IT. We had ice cream with listener and Patreon supporter, Michal Schik. We’ve been watching Rebels with friends. NEWS[10:20]First off, we read and discuss that remarkable Kelly Marie Tran piece in the New York Times. Give it a read here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/movies/kelly-marie-tran.htmlThen we discuss the new Resistance promo. Give it a watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH_Ws7sA468We also discuss the enormous price tag on Jon Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars television series. CANON NEWS [44:25]   What did Vader know about Palpatine’s pre-Order 66 machinations and when did he know it? We find out a bit in Thrawn: Alliances.   JOKE [49:20] We got some pretty bad Thrawn jokes for ya. OUTRO [52:55] Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/ChildrenoftheForceTwitter: @forcechildrenFacebook: Children of the ForceEmail: forcechildren@gmail.comWebsite: www.childrenoftheforce.com Throw us some cash on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/childrenoftheforce Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you!

In this episode Sarah looks at 3 books from very different genres, but all set in England. First is Horton Halfpott by Tom Angleberger, the story of a young kitchen boy, set during Victorian England.  Next, she moves to a series of books by author Jacqueline Winspear about a young woman named Maisie Dobbs.  Finally, she examines the classic, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, a book set in Georgian Englan. (Replay)As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.htmlWebsite: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.htmlITunes Feed :  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1A&list=PLF8Qial15ufp_16-PK0CpkdhIGP2EgcUy          Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReview        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmc_bookreview/Blog: https://gsmcbookreview.blogspot.com/Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

We love talking about middle-grade and young adult novels, so of course we’re jumping on the opportunity to discuss Tom Angleberger’s new book, The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear, in which Chewie, a bounty hunter/librarian named Mayv, and K-2S0 are tasked forced to travel to Ushruu--a mysterious planet covered in a fear-inducing mist, and populated with fearsome Correllian hounds and a gigantic monster--in order to track down an ancient, sinister text for none other than the Emperor himself. Plus, we discuss Star Wars news out of E3 and *SPOILERS* a rumor about a major character playing a part in Episode IX.

Brad Meltzer, Tom Angleberger and Jeff Kinney are this week's guests for the Life of Dad Show Remix. This episode of The Life of Dad Show Remix shines the spotlight on three amazing authors. In this episode you will get to hear my interviews with Brad Meltzer, Tom Angleberger and Jeff Kinney. These three great dads have … Continue reading #314 – Brad Meltzer, Tom Angleberger & Jeff Kinney →

Inspector Flytrap #2: The President's Mane is Missing by Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell

Download This week, we’re discussing the last ten stories from FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW, a collection of 40 stories related to A New Hope, specifically “There Is Another” by Gary D. Schmidt through “Whills” by Tom Angleberger. What might have happened if Yoda had trained Leia instead of Luke? How have more recent Star Wars stories, […]

The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee by Tom Angleberger

Tom Angleberger talks about his best selling Origami Yoda series.

26 award winning authors and illustrators share things they wrote and drew as kids in the inspirational book, OUR STORY BEGINS. Editor Elissa Brent Weissman stops by the pod to introduce the collection with cameos by Chris Grabenstein, Grace Lin, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Marla Frazee, Peter Lerangis and Tom Angleberger. Show Notes at All The Wonders  

The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee by Tom Angleberger

Get up to date on all the latest comics goings on with the official Marvel podcast. Plus Marvel movie, TV, and games news (47:47), hear from Rocket & Groot novelist Tom Angleberger (51:04), and much more, including your questions and comments (1:04:39)!

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what they are passing down to their kids in the way of traditions and things that they like, such as making up songs and reading books. Then they bring on author, Tom Angleberger. Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Horton … Continue reading #211 – Tom Angleberger →

In this episode Sarah looks at 3 books from very different genres, but all set in England.First she looks at Horton Halfpott, by Tom Angleberger, the story of a young kitchen boy, set during Victorian England.  Next, she moves to a series of books by author Jacqueline Winspear about a young woman named Maisie Dobbs.  Dobbs is a Psychologist and Investigator who opens her own agency in 1929 in London.  Finally, she examines the classic, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, a book set in Georgian England about a young woman who encounters love and mystery when she becomes employed as a governess to the ward of Edward Fairfax.Follow the GSMC Book Review Podcast at http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.html

Dec. 7, 2015. In the Library's Young Readers Center, authors Tony Diterlizzi, Alexandra Bracken, Adam Gidwitz and Tom Angleberger wrote and presented an original script in a readers theater presentation that represented scenes from each of their new books based on the Star Wars saga. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7228

Sep. 5, 2015. Tom Angleberger discusses "McToad Mows Tiny Island" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Author-illustrator Tom Angleberger is best known for his “Origami Yoda” series. A former newspaper reporter and columnist, he is a highly successful author and illustrator whose works include “Horton Halfpott,” “Fake Mustache,” “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda,” “Darth Paper Strikes Back” and his latest picture book, “McToad Mows Tiny Island.” He is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell, and his favorite pen is the Pilot G2. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7005

Sep. 5, 2015. Cece Bell discusses "El Deafo" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: A Virginia-born author and illustrator, Cece Bell enjoys limeade and lives in an old church. She majored in art at the College of William and Mary, where she met her author-illustrator husband, Tom Angleberger. Her works include “Bee-wigged,” “Itty Bitty,” “Food Friends,” “Busy Buddies” and the Sock Monkey series. Her newest children’s book is “El Deafo," a superhero tale and graphic novel memoir chronicling Cece Bell’s own hearing loss at a young age. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6975

For this author roundtable episode, we're joined by Alexandra Bracken, Adam Gidwitz, and Tom Angleberger, who all recently wrote middle grade novel retellings of the original Star Wars trilogy.

John Hendrix, illustrator most recently of McToad Mows Tiny Island, written by Tom Angleberger (@OrigamiYoda) and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers (@abramskids), stops by to talk about thinking of himself as a design-a-strator, creater a charactor that's way bigger than explained, and the third thing that comes from working together.   

This week, Tom Angleberger swings by to chat about Star Wars. That's really all you need to know. The episode should already be in your download queue. We talk about the films, his phenomenal Origami Yoda series of books, and his upcoming novel that "retells" Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side! It's a good old-fashioned geek out with three Star Wars nerds.

Today's episode is a bit different, because I won't be doing any interviewing - I'm flying solo. It's been a rough week for us all, because my father-in-law died on Monday afternoon, and he was just a great guy. A coach, a teacher, a veteran, a lifelong athlete, and a kind and gentle man. I'm feeling nostalgic, so I wanted to give a look back and give you guys a quick guide to our previous episodes to help you find a good one you might have missed. 

 The episodes from the parent perspective are:
            Numbers 4 & 5 with Keri Bowers, fillmaker and art therapist on raising a son on the spectrum
                Number 7 with Dan Korins on his son, who has an amazing voice
               Number 8 with Rupert Isaacson, NYT best-selling author and filmmaker of "The Horse Boy"    Number 12 with my husband Jeff Waites, on raising the Romanator
           Number 14 with Wayne Gilpin, author, and autism book and magazine publisher
    Number 18 with Kara Wilson, on raising a daughter with Asperger's
                Number 21 with Margret Ericsdottir, filmmaker and mom of a nonverbal teenaged boy
    Number 28 with Cynthia Lord, NYT best-selling children's author, and mom to a young adult son with autism    Number 29 with Julie Cole, entrepreneur and mother of 6 kids, the oldest of whom has autism

 Writing from the first-hand perspective of autism     Episode 2 with Temple Grandin, autism rock star    Episodes 9 & 10 with Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Aspie and author    Episode 23 with Tom Angleberger, Aspie, NYT best-selling author of a series of kids books with Aspie main characters

 The sibling perspective is highlighted with my own kids in episode 6

 Authors- we have a bunch in the parent category (Rupert Isaacson, Wayne Gilpin, Cynthia Lord), but also:
                Episode 3 with James Ball, chair of the national Autism Society and autism behavioral consultant
               Episode 20 with scholar, NYT best-selling author and speaker Andrew Solomon
    And then there are therapists and therapies on
                Episode 13 with Alisa Anderson on adaptive ski
                Episode 16 with Sarah Bronson on therapeutic horseback riding    Episode 17 with Jill Schacht on occupational therapy
                Episode 19 with Elizabeth Mortati on art therapy
                Episode 25 with Rachel See on music therapy 

School & Home focused:
                We talk in-home support in number 11 with Lauren O'Neil
               We talk school inclusion in episode 24 with Tim Villegas

 Episode 22 with Eric Tivers is about how ADHD tends to co-occur with autism

 And then there are two episodes not specifically related to autism, but to being different: Episode 1 with NYT best-selling author, wine expert and social media guru Gary Vaynerchuk
    Episode 27 with NYT best-selling author, magazine publisher, super nice guy, and business consultant Chris Brogan

 And the last episodes I haven't mentioned are about Kid Gigawatt (that's us!)
    Number 15 is about why we sell t-shirts to microfund therapies for kiddos with autism
    Number 26 is about the road trip documentary movie we're making this summer

 And today is episode 30, so there you have it! And after 4 planes and a funeral, what I'd really love more than anything, is to hear from you. Please email me your funny stories from Autismland, I'd love to put together an episode together just with some of the bright spots. So when we're feeling a bit blue, we can have a good laugh. Email me at kelley@kidgigawatt.com- I'm counting on you! :)
 Kelley PS Here's a link to the blog post I mentioned on the podcast, Remembering Opa.

I'm stoked to be speaking with Tom Angleberger today, New York Times best selling author of the Star Wars-inspired book series that began with Origami Yoda in 2010. The series stars a middle schooler named Dwight, whose Yoda paper finger puppet is both wise and weird. Tom's self-proclaimed superpower is Asperger's, and we chat about how wearing a fake chicken on his head made him invincible on stage, going back to speak at his own middle school, and his favorite Star Wars character. You. Must. Listen to the Horton Halfpott audiobook. I command you! The narrator is among the best I've heard, and trust me, we've listened to a metric ton of audiobooks. Love it, you will. Check out Tom's fan site at Origami Yoda, and learn how to make an emergency Yoda finger puppet in only 5 folds here. If you've got a little more time, give this one a whirl, and may the force be with you. Kelley PS Click here to listen, subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes: Joyriding in Autismland

Tom Angleberger, author of Crankee Doodle, Fake Mustache, and the best-selling Origami Yoda series, stops by to talk about a legion of superfolders, his relationship to his constant collaborator, and connecting with kids first.

We're back with another episode of our special edition series of our podcast, Librarians are ROCKSTARS! We're thrilled to collaborate once more with Steve from Circulating Ideas, the librarian interview podcast. Steve and Allison met up at the American Library Association Conference in June to talk to some fantastic authors about their thoughts on libraries and librarians.To kick off this round of Librarians are ROCKSTARS!, we're sharing an interview with Printz Award winning author and artist, Gene Luen Yang. We had a blast chatting with Gene about his perspective on libraries as an author and an educator, as well as his upcoming graphic novels, Boxers and Saints, which will be out in bookstores everywhere next month.Also, even though Michelle wasn't at the conference with us, the two of us settle a VERY IMPORTANT debate about the Great Lakes in this episode.Want to download this podcast? Click here for an mp3 or find us on iTunes!Keep up with Gene at his website, and stop by his publisher, First Second. Be sure to check out Circulating Ideas for the next episode of Librarians are ROCKSTARS! (and a whole bunch of awesome librarian interviews, to boot). And if you missed our earlier collaboration with Steve on the Librarians are ROCKSTARS! series, check here for an interview with Kirby Larson and here for an interview with Tom Angleberger.Podcast hosting courtesy of archive.org. Intro music by 46bliss. Special thanks to our sound engineer, Marc Conrad Tabula, for his awesome audio editing skills. Please subscribe to Authors are ROCKSTARS! on iTunes so you'll never miss an episode-- and if you leave a review, we might be your BFFs. 

Bir Dolap Kitap: 10 Mart 2013 Alfredo Gómez Cerdá tarafından kaleme alınan "Miguel" ve Tom Angleberger'in Origami Yoda'nın Gizli Dosyası"

Tom Angleberger appears at the 2011 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Tom Angleberger's best-selling "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" was hailed as "delightful" by The New York Times and called "the most original novel of the year" by The Boston Globe. Angleberger is also the author of the hilarious novel "Horton Halfpott." For transcript, captions, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5369.

This was our interview with Tom Angleberger, author of Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Many times in the past Lee and I have attempted to pull authors into a Star Wars discussion, but this time our author came willingly. There are teasers for book two, so listen carefully! http://origamiyoda.wordpress.com/