Podcast appearances and mentions of tristan strong

Join us for a preview of the 33rd Annual African American Children's Book Fair, happening Saturday, February 1st, at the Philadelphia Convention Center. I speak with visionary founder Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati and some of the remarkable featured authors and illustrators reshaping children's literature.✨ Bea Jackson shares her inspiring journey as a writer and illustrator, with highlights from her heartwarming book Lily's Dream: A Fairy Friendship. Follow her: Website | Instagram: @beajacksonillustration.✨ Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series and owner of Disney imprint Freedom Fire, talks about his latest works, including Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek and Captain America: Brave New World: A Hero Looks Like You. Follow him: Website | Twitter: @KSekouM. ✨ Sean Qualls, the renowned illustrator of Please Baby Please and The Idea in You (with Questlove), delves into his creative process. Follow him: Website | Instagram: @seanqualls.✨ Carole Boston Weatherford, the legendary “Dean of Black Children's Books,” shares insights into her prolific career, including the award-winning Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer. Follow her: Website | Instagram: @caroleweatherford.

My son and I love a few certain characters from the books we've read aloud over the years. Gum-Baby, from Tristan Strong, Boots, from Gregor the Overlander, Maniac Magee. For my daughter, it's Junie B. Jones and Ramona from their named series collections. For me, it was always Anne (of Green Gables) I returned to growing up, and Jo from Little Women. Oh, and of course, Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes. Incredible characters are everywhere we turn in literature, and they make such an impact on us. We see through their eyes, experience their transformations, build empathy through their experiences. Maybe that's why when I think about characterization, I tend to think about activities that showcase characters visually. That come at them from many angles. That require students to consider their evolution, their growth, their nature vs. their nurture. Because sure, by all means, let's talk about what it means to be flat or round, static or dynamic. But then let's go much further. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing six creative characterization projects I've come up with over the years, in hopes that one (or two, or three) will fill a hole for you. I love them all for different reasons, and I hope you will too. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

 Join Jasmine, Shilyn, and Tavian (kids of a Aaron and Adrian) as they share their favorite reads and insightful discussions on the power of storytelling. Discover a world of diverse narratives as the trio explores the magic of "Tristan Strong" by Kwame Mbalia and the adventure-packed "Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun." Shylan brings depth with historical and biographical gems like "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and "The Hero Two Doors Down," while Tavian highlights the relatable "New Kid" series. These recommendations offer something for everyone, blending mythology, real-life themes, and the experiences of black children in various settings. Join us for an episode that not only celebrates the joy of reading but also encourages young listeners to explore new worlds through books. Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

October was going to be a month where we took off a week since it's a 5-monday month, but Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods just came out, so here is a very special interview episode in celebration! Stephanie Lurie, Rick's longtime editor, joins to answer loads of questions from Mike and give details about the production process of these books! Topics include: Rick's requests, Yay Neil, what editor's do, Riordan Wiki, Kane Chronicles, Half Boy Half God ALL HERO, Tristan Strong, Main Character and the Noun of Noun, timelines, Aru Shah, trust, extended universe of nice people, Matt Christopher, translation changes, dam, home feedback, speech tags, formatting, touring, pineap-owl, and more!   NEW TNO MERCH: www.thenewestolmypian.com/merch TNO in PHI & NYC: www.thenewestolympian.com/live Thanks to our sponsor, Tab for a Cause! Start raising money for charity simply by using the internet at www.tabforacause.org/tno   — Find The Newest Olympian Online —  • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch   — Production — • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd   — About The Show — Is Percy Jackson the book series we should've been reading all along? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!  

20 Books by Black Authors You Should Read***A GOOD KIND OF TROUBLE by Lisa Moore Ramée TRISTAN STRONG by Kwame Mbalia AMERICAN STREET by Ibi ZoboiTHE BELLES by Dhonielle Clayton A PHOENIX FIRST MUST BURN anthology edited by  Patrice Caldwell THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS by Charlotte Nicole Davis RIOT BABY by Tochi OnyebuchiTHE CHANGELING by Victor LaValle THE HUNDRED THOUSAND KINGDOMS by N.K. JemisonUNKINDNESS OF GHOSTS by Rivers Solomon THE RECORD KEEPER by Agnes Gomillion REAL LIFE by Brandon Taylor  THE WEDDING DATE by Jasmine GuilloryWE ARE NEVER MEETING IN REAL LIFE by Samantha Irby WHEN THEY CALL YOU A TERRORIST by Patrisse Khan-Cullors HERE FOR IT by R. Eric Thomas YOU CANT TOUCH MY HAIR by Phoebe Robinson GROWN by Tiffany D Jackson  RING SHOUT by P. Djèlí ClarkTROUBLE THE SAINTS by Alaya Dawn JohnsonThis originally streamed 6/6/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwab

AudioFile's revisiting favorite episodes of Behind the Mic this week, with great last-minute audiobook gifts in mind. Today's recommendation is for a captivating fantasy audiobook for kids, TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia, read by Amir Abudllah. Hear host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly as they talk about this thrilling listen for kids and families. The best part — this is book one in a three-part series, so there's more excellent storytelling adventures to look forward to! Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Listening Library. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Will Seeking Justice Lead to Her Own Demise? Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of BENEATH HIS SILENCE, a gothic-style regency romance from promising young author, Hannah Linder. Narrated by Anne Flosnik. Available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao https://thechrisvossshow.com/the-chris-voss-show-podcast-zachary-ying-and-the-dragon-emperor-by-xiran-jay-zhao/ Subscribe to all of the top CEO's, newest authors and top journalists on The Chris Voss Show Podcast *SUBSCRIBE AT https://lnkd.in/gG34PtmJ Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious, action-packed middle grade contemporary fantasy that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and save the mortal realm. Zachary Ying never had many opportunities to learn about his Chinese heritage. His single mom was busy enough making sure they got by, and his schools never taught anything except Western history and myths. So Zack is woefully unprepared when he discovers he was born to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission: sealing the leaking portal to the Chinese underworld before the upcoming Ghost Month blows it wide open. The mission takes an immediate wrong turn when the First Emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack's body and binds to Zack's AR gaming headset instead, leading to a battle where Zack's mom's soul gets taken by demons. Now, with one of history's most infamous tyrants yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to heist magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth, all while learning to wield the emperor's incredible water dragon powers. And if Zack can't finish the mission in time, the spirits of the underworld will flood into the mortal realm, and he could lose his mom forever. #podcast #podcastshow #podcasts #book #author #books #reading #booklover #bookworm #read #chrisvoss #thechrisvossshow #interview

The Rick Riordan Presents imprint of books presents the final book in the New York Times best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia. After reuniting with Ayanna, who is now in his world, Tristan travels up the Mississippi in pursuit of his archenemy, King Cotton. Along the way they encounter new haints who are dead set on preventing their progress north to Tristan's hometown of Chicago. It's going to take many Alkean friends, including the gods themselves, the black flames of the afokena gloves, and all of Tristan's inner strength to deliver justice once and for all. Shocking twists, glorious triumphs, and a cast of unforgettable characters make this series conclusion as satisfying as it is entertaining.

The Rick Riordan Presents imprint of books presents the final book in the New York Times best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia. After reuniting with Ayanna, who is now in his world, Tristan travels up the Mississippi in pursuit of his archenemy, King Cotton. Along the way they encounter new haints who are dead set on preventing their progress north to Tristan's hometown of Chicago. It's going to take many Alkean friends, including the gods themselves, the black flames of the afokena gloves, and all of Tristan's inner strength to deliver justice once and for all. Shocking twists, glorious triumphs, and a cast of unforgettable characters make this series conclusion as satisfying as it is entertaining.

The Rick Riordan Presents imprint of books presents the final book in the New York Times best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia. After reuniting with Ayanna, who is now in his world, Tristan travels up the Mississippi in pursuit of his archenemy, King Cotton. Along the way they encounter new haints who are dead set on preventing their progress north to Tristan's hometown of Chicago. It's going to take many Alkean friends, including the gods themselves, the black flames of the afokena gloves, and all of Tristan's inner strength to deliver justice once and for all. Shocking twists, glorious triumphs, and a cast of unforgettable characters make this series conclusion as satisfying as it is entertaining.

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Welcome to Prophecy Radio, a Percy Jackson podcast dedicated to all of Rick Riordan's past, present, and future projects! Co-hosts Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz talk about the latest news in the Percy Jackson/Rick Riordan Presents fandom, discuss all the Daughter of the Deep spoilers we couldn't talk about in episode 4, and analyze chapters 15 and 16 of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in. News and Updates (00:01:33) Kristen is not a morning person, but Karen has enough energy for the both of them. Be sure to vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards! Sign up for Kwame Mbalia's Black by Popular Demand newsletter. Are you a teacher? Check out this Tristan Strong Keeps Punching educator's guide. Did we read any books like Tristan Strong when we were in middle school? You can back the Bridge to Elsewhere anthology, featuring Carlos Hernandez. And get ready for the Magic Has No Borders anthology, featuring Tracey Baptiste! Daughter of the Deep spoiler chat (00:07:39) This is your last warning that there are spoilers ahead! If you're looking for our spoiler-free Daughter of the Deep discussion, listen to episode 4. It feels sacrilegious to call the animal characters sidekicks. First up, we HAVE to talk about how awesome Socrates was. He felt like a substantial character in this book. Top is SO cute. He gets ALL the treats. Is Top a direct descendent of the original Top? Kristen tees it up, and Karen hits a homerun. We really love Romeo for so many reasons. There's a reason why we got all that information about octopuses during the virtual tour! This was a really cool twist to the story. Our love for Jupiter knows no bounds. Let's not turn this into a Great British Bake-Off podcast. He has an interesting ingredients list, and he does an amazing job with it. There's a huge message about the conservation of the planet in this book, and that's pretty awesome. Did we see that big twist coming? How culpable is Dev for everything that happened? Is Dev redeemable? It depends on a lot of factors, honestly. And how much of this was because of Land Institute's manipulations? Poor Ana, though. She's been through so much. Luckily, she has super supportive friends and a good head on her shoulders. Dev was expecting the worst, and Ana was trying her hardest to trust him again. Let's talk about Ana and Gemini. Do we like them together? Do we want them to stay friends? Hewett was a surprise, wasn't he? That said, he does remind us of a certain other professor… Kids are the future, and that's why middle grade and young adults books are so awesome. Which character did Kristen trust the least? Where did we leave off in Daughter of the Deep? What could we see in a possible sequel down the line? Karen has some gentle words of encouragement for Rick. Chapter Reviews (00:59:33) This week, we're reading chapters 15 and 16 of The Lightning Thief! A lot happened in chapter 15. Do kids still know what IMing is??? Either way, Iris Messaging is pretty amazing. Did we trust Luke on the first read-through? Callie makes yet another cameo. She's fine, we promise. Ares' motorcycle is…intense. Percy really needs to know who he can sass and who he can't. Why can't it be follow the butterflies? All hail Percy's ability to keep it together. Next chapter! There are some really awesome visuals here. Thalia, punk daughter of Zeus, is so awesome, and we can't wait for more. Prophecy Count: 5 We have some ideas for a short story Rick could write… Percy is taking a lot of his new abilities in stride. Karen is VERY mad at the men transporting the animals. LOTUS HOTEL AND CASINO!!! We really, really can't wait to see how this book translates to the small screen. Thanks for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for episode 9, in which we'll play a game of what if? with the Percy Jackson universe. This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

Welcome to Prophecy Radio, a Percy Jackson podcast dedicated to all of Rick Riordan's past, present, and future projects! Co-hosts Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz talk about what's new in the Percy Jackson fandom, discuss all the books the Rick Riordan Presents authors have written outside of the Disney imprint, and analyze chapters 13 and 14 of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in. News and Updates (00:01:07) This might be the longest doc we've had so far. First and foremost, we have news from Rick's blog! There's no current plan for a Daughter of the Deep sequel, but never say never! The Lords of Night: A Shadow Bruja Novel and Serwa Boateng's Guide of Vampire Hunting have official release dates and synopses. We have an official update on where in the process the Nico di Angelo book currently is. The book is at 117,000 words. How many pages is that? We're probably not getting anymore Percy Jackson television show news until 2022. That includes no news for Disney+ Day. BUT we know Becky and Rick have reviewed some casting callback tapes. Read Riordan has spotlights on Nelinha, Ester, and Gemini. The Last Fallen Star is officially in New Zealand! You can sing to the karaoke version of The Lightning Thief Musical! (Edit: Apparently this is from 2019, and we had no idea!) “Forget Horse Girls, Embrace the Mythology Freak” by Jenny G. Zhang (here's the tweet) Sorry, Frank. Why did we like mythology so much, and what do all the mythology freaks have in common? (Say hi to Callie!) Rick Riordan Presents authors' other series (00:18:47) We're really excited about all the books, novellas, anthologies, and short stories these authors have written. But fair warning: There are A LOT. Anthologies have really made a resurgence lately, and we're into it. Up first is Roshani Chokshi, who wrote the Pandava Quintet/Aru Shah books! She's got some other stories here about Hindu mythology that might be for older audiences. And one of her books definitely gives Six of Crows vibes, if you're into that! Next up is J.C. Cervantes! Look, sometimes words are hard. Karen just wants to keep Kristen on her toes. Yoon Ha Lee, who wrote Dragon Pearl, is a very prolific writer. There's a lot of sci-fi here, and some really cool concepts. Kristen gets her mind blown, repeatedly. Festus, is that you? Thank the gods for Wikipedia. Next on our happy hit parade is Carlos Hernandez, who wrote Sal & Gabi. Karen learned a fun fact about him, and she is very excited. Short stories can get W E I R D. Kwame Mbalia wrote the Tristan Strong series, as well as some other cool books. Black Boy Joy seems like a really important book to have right now. You might as well just assume almost everyone has written short stories. Tehlor Kay Mejia wrote the Paola Santiago series, and she's up next. She's got some great titles. If you liked Dumplin', then you might like Miss Meteor. Forests are so cool and creepy. Karen gets a book idea in the middle of recording. Graci Kim wrote the Gifted Clan series, and Karen has a quick aside about the last book in the series. She hasn't written any other books, but we have some fun facts to share about her! Who knew running away to the circus was so common? Rebecca Roanhorse wrote Race to the Sun, and a lot more!. You should watch Love and Monsters. And then go read Roar by Cora Carmack. We love a good title. And a good name. How do we feel about historical fiction? Here's LeVar Burton reading “Wherein Abigail…,” “Takeback Tango,” and “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience ™.” Sarwat Chadda wrote City of the Plague God, as well as some other interesting books! Have you seen A Little Princess? Shoutout to Animorphs! More short stories! More anthologies! Next up is Lori M. Lee, who wrote Pahua and the Soul Stealer. She's a busy lady, but she does plan to finish her Gates of Thread and Stone series. See? Forests are creepy! Yeah, you should definitely read A Thousand Beginnings and Endings. Roseanne A. Brown wrote Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting, which we are very excited about. She also just finished up her duology in her A Song of Wraiths and Ruin series. They have some incredibly stunning covers. It's so cool that so many of these authors have written for Marvel and Star Wars, too. Daniel José Older wrote Ballad & Dagger, which definitely has some shared threads with one of his other series. If you're looking for an adult series, look no further than Bone Street Rumba! Daniel has written *all* kinds of books. Well-behaved spirits are super lame. Who else loves Waterworld?? Stacey Lee will be writing Winston Chu Versus the Whimsies, and Karen's definitely heard of her books before. Bridgerton might be a little spicy for our younger listeners. Historical fiction about non-white stories are always interesting reads. Everyone is running away to the circus! Karen brings the whole podcast down. Lastly, we've got Tracey Baptiste, who will be writing Moko Magic. Lots of jumbies here! Let's throw in some Minecraft, shall we? More jumbies! Plus, some non-fiction! We did it! We made it! We hope you found your next read. If you've read any of these, let us know which ones we should start with! Chapter Reviews (01:19:21) Let's talk about The Lightning Thief chapters 13 and 14. Grover sleeps a lot. Thank the gods for Annabeth. That chimera? No, thank you. Ohio reference! Karen breaks Kristen. It's always interesting when the female goddesses give birth to the demigods. Annabeth's childhood sounds rough, and it's so sad. But we can't wait to see her relationship with her father improve. Percy doesn't want to be enemies! What, exactly, is Poseidon's domain? Prophecy Count: 4 Percy can see through the Mist a lot better now. The dark is very scary. Percy really needed to take this moment to reflect on everything that's happening to him. Who was the woman in the water? How did that lady see through the Mist? But, seriously, how exactly does the Mist work? How has Percy never noticed he can breathe underwater? Thanks for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for episode 8, which will discuss some Daughter of the Deep spoilers. This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

On this episode, I am joined by globally known New York Times bestselling youth author and Coretta Scott King Author Honor award winner Kwame Mbalia. I had the pleasure of talking to Tristan Strong in 2020 about book 2 in his Rick Riordan series. He returns to our show again to discuss the final book in the trilogy, ' Tristan Strong Keeps Punching,' which addresses emotional health issues that youth may experience such as conquering certain fears, anxiety, anger management, and more. Please #subscribe and rate our show!

Welcome to Prophecy Radio, a Percy Jackson podcast dedicated to all of Rick Riordan's past, present, and future projects! Co-hosts Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz are back once again to update you on the latest news (including some Percy Jackson television tidbits), discuss Daughter of the Deep (don't worry, it's spoiler-free!), and analyze chapters seven and eight of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in. News and Updates Have you met Granny Z from Tristan Strong? Be sure to check out #Olympiantober2021 for some amazing artwork! The Storm Runner series by J.C. Cervantes is now in paperback. Daniel José Older wrote a Star Wars story called Trail of Shadows. Sarwat Chadda finished writing Rise of the Chaos Goddess! Rick has a new update from his blog on October 24, 2021! Don't forget about the October 25 media tour! Aditi Brennan Kapil is co-writing Daughter of the Deep with Rick. They're currently looking for a screenwriter to go over the Kane Chronicles script. Rick and Co. visited ILM's “Volume” stage. Filming MIGHT begin in June 2022 if we get a greenlight by Jan. 2022. They're filming in Vancouver. There are a lot of trees there. We can't wait to see what the creatures will look like! Daughter of the Deep This episode is as spoiler-free as possible, but you've been warned! What's Daughter of the Deep about, exactly? Let's talk about the Houses and which one didn't feel quite right at first. Which house did they THINK they would be? Karen and Kristen take the Daughter of the Deep house quiz. Now it's time to talk about some of the characters. Ana Dakkar was an incredible main character. Karen has one tiny criticism, but she feels better now that she's talked it out. Ester is one of the best characters in the book, hands down. And don't forget little Top! (Is he based on someone we know?) Nelinha is a BABE, and she's such a cool and supportive friend. Gem was not at all what he seemed at first. Animal sidekicks for the win! It's hard not to talk about them, but we don't want to ruin some of the surprises. Karen thinks this book was pretty violent at times, but Kristen has a good counterargument. The diversity of characters was amazing, and it's going to look so good on screen. The language usage in this book was incredible, especially because Rick could write in Italian and Irish. Roshani Chokshi served as a sensitivity reader, and her enthusiasm was palpable. How did Rick do when it came to writing a character so unlike himself? Jules Verne's books exist in the world of Daughter of the Deep and that's kinda trippy. At the end of the day, what is this book about? Is there any chance for a Daughter of the Deep sequel? Chapter Reviews This week, Karen and Kristen discuss The Lightning Thief chapters 7 and 8. What would it be like to have your dad at camp ALL THE TIME? Also, Mr. D is a far cry from Dumbledore (but maybe that's a good thing). Kristen is very passionate about her theory regarding the Naiads at the bottom of the lake. So, Luke hates prophecies, huh? Annabeth has the BEST battle plans. Capture the flag seems fun but also very, very dangerous. Did Clarisse learn NOTHING? Is Poseidon just being a drama king? Zeus gets off way too easily. Who else is a demigod besides Houdini? Karen cried. Don't forget about the heckpuppy. (Please let us know who the artist is!) Thanks for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for episode 5, which will go more in-depth about the Nico di Angelo standalone novel. This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

Welcome to Prophecy Radio, a Percy Jackson podcast dedicated to all of Rick Riordan's past, present, and future projects! Co-hosts Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz do a take two on this episode, updating you on the latest news (including that big Nico di Angelo reveal), discuss Rick Riordan Presents and all the amazing series and authors that go along with it, and analyze chapters five and six of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in. News and Updates Karen sort of maybe kind of possibly lost the first version of this episode. The Tristan Strong Keeps Punching paperback is available now! BE WARNED: Due to COVID-related printing delays, you'll want to order your books for the holidays ASAP. Daughter of the Deep‘s U.S. release date is Oct. 26. Please don't share any spoilers! Subjectify will have a spoiler-free review up on that date. Have you met King Cotton yet? All the Cursed Carnival authors are now all NYT bestsellers! We attended the Daughter of the Deep virtual event. Have YOU read Mysterious Island? Robert Ballard is SO. COOL. And definitely a son of Poseidon Octopuses are a little creepy. Cool. But creepy. Daughter of the Deep has been optioned for a Disney+ feature film! *Insert firework sounds* We'll probably get more background information from the Percy Jackson show than we got from the books. We're gonna keep talking about Teen Wolf. Sorry not sorry. We're still trying to be patient about casting. The Percy Jackson world lends itself to animation, and we stand by that. But The Kane Chronicles is definitely a live-action film. Yes, we heard about the Nico di Angelo news. We know a little bit about the process behind this co-writing venture. Mark Oshiro seems super cool. The year 2023 is going to be JAM-PACKED. Rick is working on something related to Irish mythology, but we don't have much information yet. Rick Riordan Presents Did you notice Karen got a new mic!? Rick Riordan Presents is a beast of an imprint, and we love it so much. #NotAPhase Let's jump into the books from this imprint that Karen HAS read. The Pandava Quintet by Roshani Chokshi is definitely a favorite. Have you listened to Prophecy Radio episode 2, where we talk about Cursed Carnival? Paola Santiago gets to explore such a spooky and cool world. Beware cliffhangers! Graci Kim is cool and she loves food and Karen loves food and you should read The Last Fallen Star. Witches! Magic! Baked goods! Dragon Pearl is getting a sequel! Karen got an ARC of Tiger Honor and did a little dance. Kristen explains what the heck an ARC is. We have a soft spot for fox spirits. Karen has read The Storm Runner and totally meant to keep reading the series, but life got in the way. This series is also getting a spinoff duology! Zane's destiny is kind of a buzzkill. It pains Karen every. single. day. that she hasn't finished the Sal and Gabi series. Sometimes staying up to date on all these books is hard. P.S. Let us know how you want us to handle talking about the individual series in the future! Tristan Strong by Kwame Mbalia has super powerful titles and awesome covers! Long live Gum Baby! Rebecca Roanhorse's standalone Race to the Sun might be a good one to start with. It discusses some really topical issues and would be important for kids to read. We're obsessed with the title of Rise of the Chaos Goddess. Sarwat Chadda seems like a hilarious guy. Which one will Kristen read first!? The premise for Pahua and the Soul Stealer sounds so cool. Kristen has heard of the Hmong people before thanks to the Olympics! Foreshadowing: We mention our cat. Please make Karen's dreams come true. Let's talk about the RRP books that aren't out yet! In Serwa Boatang's Guide to Vampire Hunting, pronunciation of Serwa's name is literally a plot point. Not the fireflies! It's giving us very much Teen Wolf vibes. Very much Buffy. Daniel Jose Older sounds like he's lived such an interesting life. Finally a young adult novel!! *whispers diabolically* Enemies to lovers! We just want magic to be real. The Whimsies sounds so fun and mischievous. So many of these books are set in NYC. Don't forget the Moko Magic! Chapter Reviews This week we're discussing chapters 5 and 6 of The Lightning Thief. Karen was not expecting to have so many feelings about Mr. D. The nectar sounds amazing and terrible at the same time. Chapter 5 blows this whole world wide open. More Annabeth, please! Percy is so dramatic sometimes. Kristen is getting Big Brother vibes from chapter 6. Finally, Camp Half-Blood in the flesh. Who DOESN'T like to show off in the bathroom once in a while? Chiron is giving us Dumbledore vibes, and we don't love it. Did Chiron know Percy was Poseidon's son? We now know Grover's official age! Percy has so much left to learn. A surprise visitor drops by! Technically, Chiron didn't lie about the attic. Karen loves the explanation of monster archetypes. We got our first listener feedback! Thanks for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for episode 4, which will include a spoiler-free review of Daughter of the Deep in more detail. This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

Welcome to Prophecy Radio, a Percy Jackson podcast dedicated to all of Rick Riordan's past, present, and future projects! Co-hosts Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz come together to update you on the latest Rick Riordan news (including some new Daughter of the Deep information), discuss the Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities anthology, talk about the Rick Riordan Presents imprint and all its authors, and analyze chapters three and four of The Lightning Thief. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air weekly, and all ages are welcome to tune in. News and Updates There's SO MUCH news! The U.S. Daughter of the Deep release date has changed. This means Prophecy Radio episode 3 will cover Rick Riordan Presents instead of our DotD review! Please, no spoilers. Check out the new cover reveals for The Last Fallen Moon, Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows, and the Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky graphic novel. City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda is getting a sequel! Tower of Nero is now in paperback! Daughter of the Deep and Cursed Carnival are number one on Amazon! Be sure to check out the profile on Thandiwe from Tristan Strong. Carlos Hernandez did an awesome interview with Nerd Daily. Ashlee Latimer has been doing Rick's social media for a whole year! Karen watched the Cursed Carnival live video and has some fun facts from the event! Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities Who wrote Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities? Some of these stories are a bit hefty! Read Karen's full Cursed Carnival review. Welcome to the Multiverse Mansion! Do the Rick Riordan Presents books exist in the Percy Jackson universe? Karen is still gunning for a crossover series from Rick. Kristen has no prior knowledge of any of the RRP stories. Mythology overload! What's up with this whole Gum Baby thing? Kristen had a little bit of an easier time with Rebecca Roanhorse's story. Sawat's story was full of sarcasm and dry wit. What's not to love? J.C. Cervantes' story really hits you with the mythology super fast! Now it's Karen's turn! She's read the books from the authors of the stories covered here. Read “Calamity Juice” first! Suffice it to say there are some Doctor Strange implications here. Not to play favorites, but Aru Shah is really awesome. Yoon Ha Lee's story was exciting because we're gonna get another book in this series. We find out why Kristen has trust issues. “The Initiation” has a lot of positive, subtle, natural representation. How could you not love Bruto!? Graci Kim, please give us enchanted baked goods. Last but not least, let's talk about Rick Riodan's new story. Will “My Life as a Child Outlaw” be related to anything else? Is this kid-friendly? Do we like the main character? There's a spinoff here that we'd love to read. Learning how to pronounce all the words was really fun! Chapter Reviews It's time to talk about The Lightning Thief chapters 3 and 4. We are now a Grover appreciation podcast. Favorite quotes and moments for chapter 3! Long live blue foods! Gabe is the worst. We're getting some Hagrid vibes here. Grover has no pants. Prophetic dreams are so fun to analyze. Prophecy Count: 1 On to chapter 4. How could you resist reading a book with chapter titles like this?? There's a reason why we made a Percy Jackson podcast. Kristen stole Karen's favorite moment, but it's okay, she found another one. We're SO CLOSE to Camp Half-Blood. Sally Jackson spinoff??? Percy must be just a little overwhelmed. Rick Riordan really is a phenomenal writer. We're having so much fun, and we hope you are, too! Please reach out to us if you have any questions or comments. Thanks for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for episode 3, which will discuss Rick Riordan Presents in more detail. This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

If you're looking for a great read to share with your middle-grade grandchildren look no further! Kwame Mbalia, creator of the much-loved Triston Strong series, has just published his latest book. It's called Tristan Strong Keeps Punching and is the final book in the bestselling trilogy. The first book in the series received the Coretta Scott King Author Honor award. And Kirkus Reviews calls this latest volume “a satisfying finale.” So the author has much to be proud of and many credits to his name. Kwame joins us to share all about this latest addition to his series and how his books celebrate African American folktales, adventure and plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning pages with anticipation!

ABOUT THE BOOK (BLACK BOY JOY): Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors--including Jason Reynolds (the Track series), Jerry Craft (New Kid), and Kwame Mbalia (the Tristan Strong series). !

Welcome to Nutmeg Book Drops: Middle School Edition, a podcast produced by Librarians ConneCT. Librarians ConneCT is a group of public and school librarians from throughout the state of Connecticut. Each week, we'll discuss two of the 2022 Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees, perfect for readers in grades 7-8. If you want to learn more about the books being discussed, listen to the first few minutes of the podcast for a preview. When we get to our spoiler discussion, just pause the episode and head to your local library to pick up a copy of the books. Rejoin us when you're finished to hear our thoughts. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at librariansconnect@gmail.com or find us online at bit.ly/librariansconnect. This episode features a discussion of Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stuart Gibbs and published by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia and published by Rick Riordan Presents. Please note that all ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual presenting them and in no way reflect upon our libraries or Librarians ConneCT. This podcast is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific library, author, publisher, or other entity.

Excited to have best-selling author Kwame Mbalia as we talk about fiction addict, the 3rd Tristan Strong book, and his newest release, LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR. Episode Mentions: Bookshop.org Episode PageRick RiordanPrince Yoel MakonnenJustin A. Reynolds' episodes (117) (199)Lamar Giles' episodes (13) (163)Tracy Deonn's episode 197Angeline Boulley's episode 221

Excited to have best-selling author Kwame Mbalia as we talk about fiction addict, the 3rd Tristan Strong book, and his newest release, LAST GATE OF THE EMPEROR. Episode Mentions: * Bookshop.org Episode Page* Rick Riordan* Prince Yoel Makonnen* Justin A. Reynolds' episodes (117) (199)* Lamar Giles' episodes (13) (163)* Tracy Deonn's episode 197* Angeline Boulley's episode 221

Tristan Strong didn’t think his life could get any worse. He was wrong. When Tristan rips a hole into a land of myths and legends, on the trail of a thieving baby doll no less, he has to find the trickster god Anansi and fix the damage he caused. But it’s never simple to catch a trickster…   Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia reviewed by this giant turtle-faced thistle head, age 13.   Leela’s podcast is the amazing Newsy Jacuzzi! Learn all about it and listen every week here: https://www.newsyjacuzzi.com/   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids   We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members   All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the nighttime ambience sound effect.   Thanks for listening!

Writing advice from Kwame Mbalia, bestselling author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and the sequel Tristan Strong Destroys the World. * To listen to Kwame's full interview with host Zibby Owens on the podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, click here: https://apple.co/2P2H7Ag * To read (or re-read!) this writing advice, click here: https://bit.ly/31jBYWO * Want to buy TRISTAN DESTROYS THE WORLD? Click here: https://bit.ly/3f7J0pA * Feel inspired to write? Submit your work to Moms Don't Have Time to Write, a Medium publication. Guidelines here: https://bit.ly/3w1aQdi * Love what you hear? Subscribe! Give us a 5-star rating! Leave a comment!  * And please follow us on Instagram @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks!

In this episode, I take a look at R.E.A.D Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia. The book also inspired me to talk with Darius Simpson from the documentary "Finding the Gold Within" to learn more about how myths can help you men learn more about self reflection when guided by the right mentors.

Enjoy our presentation of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky written by Kwame Mbalia and published by Hyperion. Seventh-grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is also dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm, but on his first night there, a sticky creature shows up and steals Eddie's notebook. Tristan chases after it, and a tug-of-war ensues between them underneath a bottle tree. In a last attempt to get it away from the creature, Tristan punches the tree, accidentally ripping open a chasm into the MidPass, a volatile place with a burning sea, haunted bone ships, and iron monsters. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky was a 2020 Coretta Scott King (Author) Honor Book.Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky is recommended for ages 8 and up for fantasy violence. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews.  http://bit.ly/TristanStrong_Reviews This title is available as an ebook on Hoopla and an ebook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive. Hoopla eBook -  http://bit.ly/TristanStrong_HooplaEbookLibby eBook - http://bit.ly/TristanStrong_LibbyEbookLibby Audio -  http://bit.ly/TristanStrong_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

In this episode we make predictions for The Shadow Crosser based off of the new sneak peak we got. Order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771  Demigod News Links: The Shadow Crosser Sneak Peak came out: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/21/the-shadow-crosser-sneak-peek/  Tour dates for Jen Cervantes: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1297950789122498561  Tristan Strong was Nominated for 2020 Chesley awards: https://asfa-art.com/news/2020-chesley-nominees/  You can follow the show on twitter @halfreport and on instagram @thehalfbloodreport

In this episode we talk about how we expect Paola Santiago to be adapted for TV. Order Paola Santiago and the River of Tears from our online bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177  Demigod News Links: Paola Santiago has just come out, and already got picked up for a TV Show: https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1291497997306458113  Kwame Mbalia announced that there would be a third book of Tristan Strong, a conclusion to the trilogy: https://twitter.com/KSekouM/status/1291806969305726981  Rick Riordan gave an update on the Percy Jackson TV Show: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/update-from-rick-aug-8/ 

Surprise! We're back! And surprise! We're joined by another author from the stellar Rick Riordan Presents line: Kwame Mbalia, author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. What's most incredible about Tristan Strong is not its powerful characters or original storyline (though those are awesome), it's that the book is Mbalia's debut novel! It's truly a staggering achievement. On this episode, we talk about Tristan Strong the book, Tristan Strong the character as an Anansesem, cultural memory, and presenting timeless mythologies to an audience that might not be familiar with them.

An amazing interview with Kwame Mbalia, author or Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, a new book from the Rick Riordan's Presents imprint, based on West African Mythology and African American folklore. We'd like to thank him so much, as well as Books of Wonder for this fun interview. Make sure to get a copy of Tristan Strong! Make sure to search us up on Twitter (@halfreport), Instagram (TheHalfBloodReport), or send us an email (thehalfbloodreport@gmail.com)!