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Listen to the DynaMic Podcast Network at http://dynamicpodcasts.comJoin our community at https://patreon.com/dynamicduel• 0:00:00 - Introduction • 0:03:08 - No-Prize Time • 0:09:13 - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in Green Lantern series • 0:11:42 - Question of the Week • 0:12:26 - Klarion the Witch Boy vs Agatha Harkness intro • 0:15:44 - Agatha Harkness history and powers • 0:23:54 - Klarion the Witch Boy history and powers • 0:33:34 - Fight speculation • 0:42:41 - Duel results • 0:46:24 - Sign off Website: https://dynamicduel.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/dynamicduelpodcastMerch: https://dynamic-duel-shop.fourthwall.com/Executive producers: Ken Johnson, John Starosky, Zachary Hepburn, Dustyn Balcom, Miggy Matanguihan, Brandon Estergard, Nathaniel Wagner, Levi Yeaton, Austin Wesolowski, AJ Dunkerley, Scott Camacho, Gil Camacho, Adam Speas, Andrew Schunk, Dean Maleski, Devin Davis, Joseph Kersting, and Josh Liner"Take a Chance" "Clash Defiant" "Blip Stream" "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#KlarionTheWitchBoy #AgathaHarkness #MarvelVsDCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dynamic-duel-dc-vs-marvel--5414543/support.

Welcome to another episode of I AM THE NIGHT, a podcast dedicated to breaking down every episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Each week, the wonderful Steve J Ray (reviewer at DC Comics News, as well as Editor-in-Chief of our sister site Dark Knight News) and a guest will sit down and dive cowl first into an episode of the greatest animated series of all time. In this episode, Steve is out, so his son and regular co-host Adam Ray takes over and is joined by DKN Assistant Editor and Review James Attias to talk about the season three episode of Batman: TAS (aka The New Batman Adventures), titled "The Demon Within". So sit back, put on your cape and cowl, and prepare yourself for a journey into the darkness! #batmantheanimatedseries #batman #dccomicsnews **Episode Synopsis:** Batman and Robin assist occultist Jason Blood when Klarion the Witch Boy takes control of Blood's alter-ego, Etrigan the Demon. Steve J Ray: www.twitter.com/el_steevo Adam Ray: www.twitter.com/IzzetTinkerer James Attias: www.twitter.com/JamesAttiasDC27 "I Am The Night" Theme by David B. (www.twitter.com/DavidBMusic21) Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play, and if you like what you hear, please give us a 5-star rating and review! Follow us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCComicsNews Twitter: www.twitter.com/DCComicsNews Instagram: www.instagram.com/DCComicsNews.com_official Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/DCComicsNews Website: www.dccomicsnews.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dccomicsnewspodcast/message

Witch Boy Zack and Shapeshifting Charlotte begin our discussion on the work on Molly Knox Ostertag, covering her three graphic novels in the Witch Boy Trilogy. Comics covered in this episode: – The Witch Boy – The Hidden Witch – The Midwinter Witch. Topics discussed: – Is there a difference in how representation should be […] The post Extra Issues – Molly Knox Ostertag ep. 2: The Witch Boy Trilogy appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Zak talk about their experience with video games — and then Elizabeth speaks with Ash Brandin, also known as @TheGamerEducator, about their tips for parenting young gamers. Then the hosts issue recommendations, and respond to a listener letter asking for tips on the latest and greatest in books for young eyes and ears. Recommendations:  Zak recommends: Abigail Lapell Elizabeth recommends: Free Run Wild My Child Treasure Hunt  Jamilah recommends: Swarm on Amazon Prime  Books for beginning readers: E: Usborne My First Readers  & Elephant & Piggie & Usborn Phonics Readers Z: Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things that Go, The Color Monster: a story about Emotions.  J: Can Read books, including Ty's Travels and Amelia Bedelia Graphic Novels: E:  EL Deafo & This Was Our Pact & The Witch Boy (upper elementary & Middle) & Peter & Ernesto A Tale of Two Sloths (lower elementary) J: Twins (lower elementary) The Baby Sitter's Club (lower elementary) Books about Loss: E: One Wave At A Time  & The Invisible String & When Dinosaurs Die & Circus Mirandus (older readers)  Z: Lilah Tov Good Night J: A Kid's Book About Death, The Sad Dragon Just Really Good Books: E: Hello Universe & We Dream of Space (both by Erin Entrada Kelly)& The Big Umbrella & Anything by Aaron Reynolds (Teddy's favorite, see President Squid)  Z:The Napping House J: The People Could Fly, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our NEW PHONE LINE: (646) 357-9318!  Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Zak Rosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Zak talk about their experience with video games — and then Elizabeth speaks with Ash Brandin, also known as @TheGamerEducator, about their tips for parenting young gamers. Then the hosts issue recommendations, and respond to a listener letter asking for tips on the latest and greatest in books for young eyes and ears. Recommendations:  Zak recommends: Abigail Lapell Elizabeth recommends: Free Run Wild My Child Treasure Hunt  Jamilah recommends: Swarm on Amazon Prime  Books for beginning readers: E: Usborne My First Readers  & Elephant & Piggie & Usborn Phonics Readers Z: Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things that Go, The Color Monster: a story about Emotions.  J: Can Read books, including Ty's Travels and Amelia Bedelia Graphic Novels: E:  EL Deafo & This Was Our Pact & The Witch Boy (upper elementary & Middle) & Peter & Ernesto A Tale of Two Sloths (lower elementary) J: Twins (lower elementary) The Baby Sitter's Club (lower elementary) Books about Loss: E: One Wave At A Time  & The Invisible String & When Dinosaurs Die & Circus Mirandus (older readers)  Z: Lilah Tov Good Night J: A Kid's Book About Death, The Sad Dragon Just Really Good Books: E: Hello Universe & We Dream of Space (both by Erin Entrada Kelly)& The Big Umbrella & Anything by Aaron Reynolds (Teddy's favorite, see President Squid)  Z:The Napping House J: The People Could Fly, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Mom and Dad are Fighting. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to help support our work. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our NEW PHONE LINE: (646) 357-9318!  Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Zak Rosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to be bringing you Molly Knox Ostertag's Origin Story! Molly is so incredibly talented. She switches her creative time between graphic novels and animation. And it's fascinating to what overlaps and what is very different between those two mediums.Molly started her graphic novel career with THE WITCH BOY, and if you haven't read that book and the subsequent sequels, it's about this boy named Astrid. Astrid lives in this contemporary magical world in which boys do warlock stuff, and women do witch stuff. But Astrid knows he was meant to be a witch and he has witch powers, and I don't want to give away anything about the book. You have to read it for yourself! Also, Molly Osertag's other book, THE GIRL FROM THE SEA,  like THE WITCH BOY, is a  contemporary fantasy that centers queer characters who have magical powers. I first met her some years ago when her first book was debuting at Comic-Con and she's a delight and she's an incredible talent, and here she her Origin Story!

The Geeks bring in Dr. Rich-Needs-One to review the Batman: The Animated Series episode 'The Demon Within' featuring the Demon Etrigan and his arch enemy, Klarion the Witch Boy! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3oldgeeks/message

Molly Knox Ostertag is a writer and cartoonist known for the middle-grade graphic novel trilogy The Witch Boy, the YA romance The Girl From the Sea, and her work writing for animation. Xanthe Bouma is an illustrator, comics artist and colorist from southern California. Their recent works include The Dragon Prince: Through The Moon, the 5 Worlds series, and Dungeon Club: Roll Call. Justice Arman is an Iranian American Senior Game Designer on the Dungeons & Dragons RPG team. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.Here's your guide to when each segment begins:Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00Insight Check - 09:32Interview - 28:01Outro -1:23:21Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtitoShelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymooMolly's Website - www.mollyostertag.comXanthe Bouma Twitter - twitter.com/xoxoboumaJustice Arman Twitter - twitter.com/justicearmanSpelljams - https://pocp.co/spelljamsDragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hubSiren Sound - www.sirensound.coRyan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarthLisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarrLatest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletterDragon + - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragonD&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

We're back with Hero or Zero and we're talking all about a god-level DC character who loves chaos! . . . If you want to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/heroesforhirepodcast To get Heroes for Hire merch: https://heroesforhire.ie/shop Follow us on Twitter: @Heroes4hirepod , @conlawler , @shaunmeighan Follow us on Facebook:  Det. Divilment's Discussion Group Follow us on Instagram: heroesforhirepodcast Email any questions or queries to: HeroesforHire_@outlook.com   Big thanks to our Patrons: Róisín Chunky Lobes Palmer Joe Bernie Ryan Technically Fine Evanson Waffles loves you and hopes you have a good day David Clarke Shaun Chuck it in the wash and it'll be grand Jamieson Dominic Anna Hjelmroos Lil Dicky Funny Observation McGrew Danny McLaughlin The Fabulous Frog Man Sam Michelle Browne Michaela Doughty sackman41 buster

Today we talk about Klarion the Witch Boy, a terrible magic teen who, along with his cat familiar Teekl, is a nuisance to Etrigan the Demon, Young Justice, and pretty much everyone he comes across. He's pretty lonely, actually. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -The Demon (1972) -Young Justice: Sins of Youth (2000) -Young Justice (1998) #20 -Seven Soldiers (2005) -Countdown (2007) #33 -Justice League of America (2006) #46 -Robin (1993) #157 -Batgirl (2009) #18 -Klarion (2014) -Teen Titans: Future's End (2014) #1 -Young Justice (cartoon) -Love Everlasting #1 -preview of Jurassic League Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Today we talk about Etrigan the Demon, who is, unsurprisingly, a demon. He's just a chaotic guy who got intrinsically linked with a human man named Jason Blood who can now summon him with a fun spooky poem. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -The Demon (1972) -The Demon (1990) -"you cannot kill me in a way that matters" -Klarion the Witch Boy appearance -Blood of the Demon (2005) -Blackest Night: Batman (2009) #1, #2, #3 -Demon Knights (2011) -Stormwatch (2011) #13 -Batman: Damned (2018) -Superman & Robin Special (2022) #1 -Love Everlasting -Real Hero Shit by Kendra Wells Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

In this Unabridged Book Club episode, Jen, Sara, and Ashley discuss Aiden Thomas's Cemetery Boys, which has also been our buddy read for the month! We share our pairings for this one including Kacen Callender's Felix Ever After, Molly Knox Ostertag's The Witch Boy (trilogy), and Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite's Dear Haiti, Love Alaine. We had such a great time discussing this one!   Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode.   Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.  

This week I hangout with Emma, the GM for the homebrew Starfinder podcast Galaxy's Greatest. She's here to chat about her truly delightful show, and to tease a little of the Pathfinder 2e Twitch stream she and her podcast network are launching on October 11th. Gilesrien's Greatest is a high fantasy story following a party of adventurers and the first ever boy to be made a witch in this homebrew world. Hence the name for the game: Tales of the Witch Boy.  They will be streaming Monday, October 11th at 6:30pm PST over on Twitch. DO check them out, mostly because it's already such a rich world Emma has created. I know this for a fact as I've been invited to join as a player. https://www.twitch.tv/greatestguardiangaming

This week on The BATTASS Podcast we cover two episodes that tackle the two biggest questions of the series thus far: what was the cause of the final break up of Batman and Robin, and how would Batman react if he was magically turned into a half-man, half tree by a young Witch Boy with… Continue reading Old Wounds & The Demon Within Find all of our content at The Pensky File Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com

Episode 82Greetings, Explorers! Our Summer Special keeps on keeping on with Jack Kirby‘s The Demon. In the time of Camelot, Etrigan the Demon was called to Earth from Hell by Merlin the Wizard. Realizing he is unable to control the demon, Merlin bonds the creature to Jason Blood's soul. From ancient times to modern Gotham City, Blood and the demon battle the likes of Morgaine le Fey, Baron von Evilstein, and Klarion the Witch Boy.Join Johnny and Dennis as guest host Anthony Siino gives them an in-depth history lesson on artist and writer Jack Kirby. Next, they look at Kirby's history with Marvel and DC and what lead him to create The Demon. Finally, they look at DCEU's debt to Kirby's run with DC in the 1970s. Additional topics include modern demonologists; Kirby's jabs at Stan Lee; the rise in the Occult in pop culture during the 1970s; Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics by Tom Scioli; what might have been if Kirby was able to work with Image Comics for most of his career; Delaware Valley Demonology Research, and last, but not certainly not least, the storytelling and art of The Demon.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/graphicnovelexplorersclub/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month with new queer romances by award-winning YA authors Leah Johnson (Rise to the Sun) and Molly Knox Ostertag (The Girl From the Sea). Leah's best-selling debut novel, You Should See Me in a Crown, is a 2021 Stonewall Honor Book and was the inaugural YA pick for Reese's Book Club. Leah dedicates Rise to the Sun “to the Black girls who have been told they're too much and to the ones who don't believe they're enough.” Molly describes The Girl From the Sea, a graphic novel about first love, as “absolutely the most self-indulgent book I've ever done, [with] a lot of delicious wish fulfillment.” It debuted on the Amazon YA bestseller list. Molly's 2017 graphic novel, The Witch Boy, is being adapted into a feature film by Netflix. Rise to the Sun and The Girl From the Sea are both included in Shondaland's Summer 2021 Reading List (https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/books/a36412015/your-summer-2021-reading-list/). Resources: * Leah Johnson writes things: (https://www.byleahjohnson.com/) Learn more about this Midwestern author, essayist, and pop culture whiz. * Molly Knox Ostertag: (http://www.mollyostertag.com/) Delve into Molly's comics, art, & animation. * Read With Pride: (https://oomscholasticblog.com/post/read-pride-celebrate-pride-month-these-essential-titles) Check out these essential LGBTQIA+ titles for young readers. Special Thanks: * Producer: Bridget Benjamin * Associate producer: Constance Gibbs * Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan * Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl Coming Soon: * Diving Into Summer Reading * Inside the Music Biz with Tami Charles

Happy Pride month! Thursday's show was full of Pride we had the amazing Frankie Grande back to talk about Rainbowthon. Producer Alex Schmider to talk about Changing The Game, an award-winning documentary on Hulu that follows three transgender high school athletes  And,  New York Times best-selling creator of the Witch Boy series and the recently released graphic novel The Girl From the Sea  Molly Knox Ostertagjoins us. Let's go there!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riddle me this riddle me that... Some riddles are easy and others may never be solved (looking at you SATOR square). Today we will see what a good riddle and a Lil dumb luck and get you in this world. Crick is going to have to use his wit and every bit of that lady we call luck to get through this story. Come find out if he does. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment Breadfruit Pie. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it. Tales Recipe of the week: Breadfruit Pie To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ Email: afrotalespodcast@yahoo.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afrotalescast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afrotalespodcast TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/afro-tales Twitter (@afrotalescast): https://twitter.com/afrotalescast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrotalescast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye (@artbyshalaye): https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist: Jahzzar Song: Montmartre Stick Album: Paris, Lisboa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Paris_Lisboa/Montmartre SFX: https://freesound.org/

Riddle me this riddle me that... Some riddles are easy and others may never be solved (looking at you SATOR square). Today we will see what a good riddle and a Lil dumb luck and get you in this world. Crick is going to have to use his wit and every bit of that lady we call luck to get through this story. Come find out if he does. Book: African American Folktales by Roger Abrahams Tales Recipe of the week: Breadfruit Pie Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Website: https://afrotalespodcast.com/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afrotalespodcast Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/afrotalespodcast Twitter (@afrotalescast): https://twitter.com/afrotalescast?s=09 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrotalespodcast/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/afrotalespodcast Music: Free Music Archive Artist: Jahzzar Song: Montmartre Stick Album: Paris, LIsboa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Paris_Lisboa/Montmartre --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afrotales/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrotales/support

Our guest this week is a fantastic animator and author: Molly Ostertag! Molly is known for her work on several animated series, including Star vs. The Forces of Evil, The Owl House, and ThunderCats Roar. She is also a New York Times Bestselling author who enjoys writing Lord of the Rings fanfiction and fan comics. Her most exciting recent work is her award winning The Witch Boy series. I am so delighted to share our interview with you, where we talk about being her experience as a fantasy writer and a Tolkien fan! Show notes: luke-shelton.com/?p=2928 Support the Podcast: patreon.com/tolkienexperience

We needed a bit of a palette cleanser this month, so we dove into Molly Knox Ostertag's graphic novel The Witch Boy. Join us as we get to know Aster, Charlie, and the dark forces at play in this quick allegorical read. Also discussed: Toadies, aprons, Addams Family Values, Bluebeard, serial Westerns, and horny nuns. Next month we will be reading Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary by Brandon Mull. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. We're also on GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90379252-josh-mara Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram. Note: This month's episode is being uploaded in WAV format instead of MP3 due to technical challenges. Please let us know if this affects your downloading or listening experience.

Attention: headphone users, you may want to turn down your audio for this one. Rachel's reviewing her favorite graphic novel and she gets so excited she yells. A lot. If you too want to yell about The Witch Boy trilogy by Molly Ostertag, we have copies over at http:// chattlibrary.org .

In this week's episode of BATMAN & BEYOND, we watch the 18th episode of The New Batman Adventures - "The Demon Within". This week's villain is Klarion the Witch Boy. So cool. Cool Boys Twitter: twitter.com/CoolBoysPodcast Cool Boys Email: batmanandbeyondcoolboys@gmail.com AND thecoolboyspodcast@gmail.com Cool Boys Patreon: www.patreon.com/coolboyspodcast Cool Boys Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/coolboyspodcast/ Special thank you to Cylnos, CO.AG and Ender Güney for the fabulous music we use on the podcast! Cylnos: https://soundcloud.com/clynos CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... Ender Güney: https://www.youtube.com/c/NCMEpicMusic

Mara and Josh finish off Jenny Han's trilogy with Always and Forever, Lara Jean, just in time for the new movie on Netflix! Will Lara Jean and Peter stay together? Will Dr. Covey find true love? Will John Ambrose McClaren's name get even longer? Find out here! Also discussed: Jenny Nicholson, grunge music, 10,000 Maniacs, IMDB trivia, barbershop quartets, and the Five Love Languages. Next month we will be reading Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. We're also on GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90379252-josh-mara Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram. Note: This month's episode is being uploaded in WAV format instead of MP3 due to technical challenges. Please let us know if this affects your downloading or listening experience.

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book talk about The Witch Boy by Molly Knox

April showers be damned! The night might be dark and full of terrors, but the Talking Comics crew is here, and we're ready to social distance the hell out of some comic books! On this week's show, Bobby recants his journey through the CW's Arrowverse, in addition to sharing his thoughts about Die from Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. Meanwhile, Bob brings some of his favorite characters to the show, including Wonder Woman, Star, Amethyst, and of course, the Fantastic Four! As we make our way down the line, we find Stephanie conjuring a witch-centric lightning round packed with plenty of YA graphic novels. And then, last but certainly not least, Steve goes wild for Marvel's Hellions as well as Vin Diesel's Bloodshot! Don't be fooled by this week's show, dear listeners, because just like the Transformers, there's more to this episode than meets the eye!There are no show notes for this week's podcast because, well ... you'll see. Mwuahaha!Comics talked this week: Seven Days #8, Wonder Woman #754, Star #3, X-Men/Fantastic Four #3, Amethyst #2, Shadow of the Batgirl, Guts, Witchlight, The Okay Witch, The Witch Boy, Hellions #1The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

I went to the splendid Thought Bubble convention in Harrogate to meet up with Gareth A Hopkins and discuss an offbeat creation from John Smith and Simon Harrison, Revere the Witch-Boy of London.Check out Gareth's own comics at www.grthink.com and his Alpha Flight podcast is on apple podcasts.You can find a list of episodes so far and all the upcoming books on the Facebook page, follow the podcast on Twitter, and on instagram, or email me comments and suggestions to MCBCpodcast@gmail.com  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload hereRight click and choose save link as to download to your computer.

99 Jane Foster Today we talk about Jane Foster, who started out as a love interest for Thor, but then became a doctor for the Avengers, then Thor, and now Valkyrie.Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -Health to the Company (Brass Farthing) -Journey into Mystery (1952) #84 -Thor (2014) -War of the Realms (2019) -War of the Realms Omega #1 -The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag -The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015) #50 -Far Sector (2019) #1 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jarFind out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Beta Ray Bill Today we talk about Beta Ray Bill, who is a genetically modified alien who fought Thor and was found worthy of Mjolnir, gaining all his powers and his outfit.Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -Welcome to the Go Support Ngozi Power Hour -The Mighty Thor (1966) #337 -Die #9 -Young Justice (2019) #10 -Batman (2016) #82 -B B Free #1 -Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #1 -Legion of Super Heroes (2019) #1 -New Mutants (2019) #1 -The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jarFind out more on the Capes and Japes website.

In episode 81, Heather and Bennett talk about Jordan Peele’s movie Us and two graphic novels: Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag. Other topics include: Tamora Pierce, Late Night movie, Fleabag, Derry Girls, Bridesmaids, Disney+, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, Baby Shark, Elton John, Thor, Spotify, Deadspin, The Little Mermaid, Booksmart, American Vandal, Barry, Get Out, Between Two Ferns, Bo Burnham, Android, Friends, The Mighty Ducks, Darius the Great is Not Okay, Mulan, The 100, The Knight Before Christmas, and Kate and Leopold.

Rise the Demon, Etrigan! Jack Kirby’s Demon guest-stars in two DCAU adventures. First up, Batman the Animated Series/The New Batman Adventures episode, “The Demon Within” where Klarion the Witch Boy separates the Demon from Jason Blood. Can Batman and Robin help restore order to Gotham City? Then, Blood asks for the League’s help against Morgaine Le Fey and her quest for the Philosopher’s Stone in Justice League’s “A Knight of Shadows”. But will Morgaine manage to tempt J’onn J’onnz into betraying his teammates, and his new home? Subscribe via iTunes. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts & https://twitter.com/supermatespod Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/supermatespodcast Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com Clip credits: Clips from The New Batman Adventures, “The Demon Within”, music by Shirley Walker Clips from Justice League, “A Knight with Shadows”, theme by Lolita Ritmanis, music by Michael McCuistion

This week we are joined by not one but two terrific authors as Cori McCathy & Amy Rose Capetta come on the podcast to talk about their newest gender flipping/space epic/King Arthur retelling, ONCE & FUTURE. Episode Mentions: * The Fellowship of the Rings* The Neverending Story* Leaves of Grass* Kurt Vonnegut* Billy Collins* Wes Anderson* Once & Future* Serial Box* Once & Future King* The Sword in the Stars* Boomerang of ARC* The Lost Coast* The Hunger Games* Howl’s Moving Castle* Percy Jackson* Twilight* Death Prefers Blondes* Caleb Roehrig’s episode* The Witch Boy

We've got our grimoires out and we're ready to learn! This week we're discussing WITCH BOY, a young adult graphic novel by Molly Knox Ostertag. Teenaged Aster is a boy growing up in a family of witches and shapeshifters whose strictly held gender roles would forever deny him the chance to study the art of witchcraft. But with the help of his new mortal friend Charlie, Aster looks for a way to follow his heart (and his growing talent) without losing his family along the way. We dive deep on this one, discussing our feelings about gender, equality, and how today's political climate affects so many kids growing up in the US right now. Jump in with us, but don't break your leg! We haven't learned that spell yet.

We've got our grimoires out and we're ready to learn! This week we're discussing WITCH BOY, a young adult graphic novel by Molly Knox Ostertag. Teenaged Aster is a boy growing up in a family of witches and shapeshifters whose strictly held gender roles would forever deny him the chance to study the art of witchcraft. But with the help of his new mortal friend Charlie, Aster looks for a way to follow his heart (and his growing talent) without losing his family along the way. We dive deep on this one, discussing our feelings about gender, equality, and how today's political climate affects so many kids growing up in the US right now. Jump in with us, but don't break your leg! We haven't learned that spell yet.

Intro Hi everyone and welcome to Books Between - a podcast for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who wants to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love.  I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a teacher, a mom, and battling a cold this afternoon! So if I sound a little...off - that is why! This is episode #68 and Today I’m answering some questions about trends in middle grade and sharing with you some fabulous 2019 titles to look forward to this year! Q&A - Trends in Middle Grade Fiction Last month, my husband asked me some questions about trends in middle grade fiction. He teaches a class at Seton Hall all about trends in genre fiction and wanted some input on middle grade. So I thought I would share my responses with you. And I would be very curious about what YOU would answer. What genres or subgenres do you believe are the hottest right now? Well, it’s a format and not a genre but graphic novel memoirs like Hey Kiddo, Real Friends, and Be Prepared are still really popular. And also graphic novel adaptations of classics (like Anne of Green Gables) and popular novels (like Wings of Fire or Percy Jackson).  And again, not genre, but I see more books that are based on the core experiences of the writer. Those novels that draw on the real-life backgrounds of the authors like Kelly Yang’s Front Desk, Tami Charles’ Like Vanessa, and Supriya Kellar’s Ahimsa.  They’re not memoirs but they are books rooted in a very personal experience. To authors, I’d say - take those things that make you unique, that make you a bit quirky, that set you apart from most other people - and write THAT story. Like Kelly Yang taking the experiences of her family coming from China and running motels to write Front Desk. Jarrett Krosoczka writing the critically acclaimed graphic novel memoir Hey Kiddo about his life living with his grandparents after his mom lost custody of him due to drug addiction. Crack that door open and invite us inside. What genres or subgenres do you believe are passé or overexposed? I don’t know…. I do wonder how long the unicorn and narwhal craze will last but that seems to live more in picture books than middle grade. Magical realism - or rather realistic fiction with a magical twist - doesn’t seem to be slowing down. You know - anything can be new and fresh with the right spin.  And also, authors from marginalized backgrounds are still underrepresented in just about every genre so those are stories that will likely have new points of view. I thought I was totally over zombie stories but Dread Nation popped up and whoa!!  I’ve never read a zombie story like THAT before!   If you had to predict, what genre or subgenre do you think is primed to be the next Big Thing in the next year or so? I would say stories about immigrants, refugees, and the unique experiences of marginalized groups (especially by #ownvoices authors) will continue to be popular. Over the last couple of years we’ve seen an explosion of critically acclaimed middle grade stories like Alan Gratz’s Refugee, Jacqueline Woodson’s Harbor Me, and Escape from Aleppo by N.H. Senzai among many more. We also have more and more books coming out that tell stories of police violence in developmentally appropriate ways like Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes and Blended by Sharon Draper.  I’m also really excited about a new crop of middle grade #MeToo stories on the horizon like So Done by Paula Chase and the upcoming Barbara Dee novel Maybe He Just Likes You.   Any comments about where you see genre fiction heading? In middle grade, like everywhere else,  #ownvoices books are still underrepresented  - everyone has a unique story to tell or a unique POV to offer.  EVERYONE. So my advice to authors, take the spark of your unique life experiences and let that burn throughout your story.  My advice to educators - scour those shelves to find a wider variety of books. Also - if you write for a YA/MG audience, librarians and educators are more and more eager to the ditch the old canon and form partnerships with authors. Look for opportunities like #KidsNeedMentors or reach out to your local schools and libraries.   Book Talk - Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2019   The last couple of episodes were all about looking back on some of the best that middle grade had to offer in 2018. (If you missed those, go check out episodes #66 and #67.)  But today is all about looking forward into the new year. Last year, when I did our Most Anticipated MG of 2018, I went chronologically by month. But this year I’m going about it a little differently and discussing the new releases by category.     First, we’ll chat about the new graphic novels coming up in 2019. And then we’ll talk about new releases from authors who debuted in 2018 and 2017 and see what they’re up to now. After that, I’ll give you a peek at some of the 2019 debut middle grade authors.  Then we’ll see what new books are coming out in favorite series and what sequels we have to look forward to. And finally, we’ll finish up with the 2019 releases from more established authors.   So, buckle up and get ready to add to your wish list. And remember - no need to go hunting for a pen and paper. You can find every book mentioned AND a picture of the available covers AND a link to pre-order them right on the Books Between post for this episode, #69, at MGBookVillage.com.  I’ve got your back, I know you’re busy, so it’s all right there for you. And as I’ve said before, I’ve come to really love pre-ordering - it helps out favorite authors and it’s like a little surprise to your future self.   Before we jump in, just remember that this is just a sampling of all the incredible books coming out this year. I’ll add some links to some other great resources in the show notes and on the website where you can find more complete listings of titles to browse through and the MGBookVillage website has a great release calendar so that’s one to bookmark for sure.   https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/111975.Middle_Grade_Novels_of_2019 http://novelnineteens.com/books/middle-grade-books https://mgbookvillage.org/2018releasedates/ http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2018/12/19-2019-middle-grade-books-to-have-on-your-radar/ https://www.readbrightly.com/middle-grade-books-2019/ https://www.bookish.com/articles/must-read-childrens-books-winter-2019/ http://www.popgoesthereader.com/target-audience-middle-grade/70-middle-grade-novels-i-cant-wait-to-read-in-2019/   Also - publication dates do occasionally change, so just be aware of that.   Alright, get your Goodreads tab open, or your library website pulled up, or your Amazon/Indiebound shopping cart ready, or ….. print out the show notes and bring it to your favorite local bookstore!   Alright - let’s get to it! The 2019 Graphic Novels This January, Lincoln Peirce, the author of Big Nate, has a new graphic/illustrated novel series set in the middle ages called Max and the Midknights that looks really, really cute. Also out on January 8th is Click by Kayla Miller - the story of 5th grader Olive who is having some trouble finding where she “clicks” in middle school. The sequel, called Camp, is being released this April so fans won’t have to wait long for the next one. A fantasy graphic novel that Mel Schuit recommended that I check out is The Chancellor and the Citadel by Maria Capelle Frantz so that’s on my radar now - and yours! Thank you, Mel! On January 29th another Hilo is coming our way! Hilo 5: Then Everything Went Wrong. And on that same day the 5th Bird & Squirrel is coming out called All Tangled Up. One graphic novel adaptation that has really piqued my interest is Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women by Rey Tercerio and illustrator Bre Indigo. The classic is reimagined as a blended family living in modern-day New York City. I don’t think I’ve ever hit “pre-order” faster and will be eagerly stalking my delivery person on February 5th for that one! My mailbox is going to be brimming on February 5th because I also HAD to preorder New Kid by Jerry Craft!  It’s about seventh grader Jordan Banks who loves drawing cartoons and dreams of going to art school. But his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school instead, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Looks amazing!!  90-Second Newbery was singing its praises on Twitter last night and said this about it: “The amazing graphic novel New Kid by @JerryCraft should definitely be on everyone's tbr list and it has a full-cast (and all-star cast) audiobook released at the same time….perfect for rich, nuanced convos abt race, class, identity, school systems, how we share books, code switching, starting new school, just so much!”   So, yeah… I’ll just wait here for a bit while you hit pause and go order that! We also get  the second Wings of Fire graphic novel, The Lost Heir, on February 26th AND the second Mr. Wolf’s Class book called Mystery Club. And a heads up that the graphic novel of The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Book 3) is out in October 2019. For those Minecraft fans in your life, this March we get another Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior graphic novel - Forging Destiny. And for older middle grade kids - maybe 11 or 12 and up -  look for the new graphic novel adaptations of The Iliad and The Odyssey this March as well. And fans of Terri Libenson’s Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzie will want to get their hands on Just Jaime - coming out May7th. There were lots of smiles among my students today when I told them that news! Bad Guys #9 - The Bad Guys in the Big Bad Wolf is out June 25th.  Perfect launch for a fun summer read. This August brings us Best Friends, the sequel to Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham’s Real Friends -  out on August 27th. And have you seen the cover? It’s Shannon at the top of a rollercoaster with this vibrant purple background. Love it, love it, love it! And Dog Man fans (like my daughter) will be psyched this August because we are getting Dog Man #7: For Whom the Ball Rolls! The seventh graphic novel adaptation of the Baby-sitters Club, Boy Crazy Stacey, illustrated by Gale Carrigan, will be out September 3rd. That’s one of those no-brainer preorders for my classroom library. Also - I was interested to hear that R.J. Palacio is publishing her first graphic novel Wonder story this fall called White Bird. This one is Julian’s grandmother’s story about her life as a young Jewish girl hidden away by a family in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. So be on the lookout for that one September 3rd as well. You want another don’t-even-have-to-think-about-it-just-preorder-it graphic novel? Guts - the long-awaited new Raina Telgemeier graphic memoir is out September 17th!! September also brings the latest from Tillie Walden - Are You Listening.  The peeks I’ve seen of that online look incredible, so that one is definitely on my radar this fall. And then….….. Drumroll please…… Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl!! Ahhhh!!  I knew it! That last page in Mighty Jack and the Goblin King was just too good not to be followed up with a joint adventure. Yay! Jen Wang -  author of last year’s hit, The Prince & the Dressmaker, has a new graphic novel coming out in September called  Stargazing. This one draws on her personal experiences and is the story of two friends - Moon and Christine. And this November we’ll get The Midwinter Witch - the third and final book in the trilogy that includes The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch. And - wow, I’m just going to start saving up now for September because the graphic novel adaptation of Kwame Alexander’s The Crossover is also coming out on September 24th!  It’s going to be a pancakes and ramen noodles for dinner kind of a month if I want to keep up with all these awesome books coming out!  (And I haven’t even gotten past the graphic novels!) And…. I think, maybe, possibly.. that Amulet #9 (the final one of the series) will be released late this year. But I can’t find much info on it. No title, no date, no synopsis - nada! So, I’m cautiously optimistic that it will arrive in 2019. Finally - another graphic novel to be on the lookout for later in 2019 is Twins by author Varian Johnson who you may know from The Parker Inheritance and illustrator Shannon Wright. The publication date isn’t yet announced, but apparently it’s about twin sisters struggling to figure out individual identities in middle school and it’s based on Johnson’s own childhood experiences as a twin. New Releases from 2017 / 2018 Debut Authors   Early February brings us the second in Anna Meriano’s Love, Sugar, Magic series called A Sprinkle of Spirits and oh is that cover gorgeous! And definitely snag a copy of the sequel to Jarrett Lerner’s EngiNerds - Revenge of the EngiNerds out on February 19th. It is EVEN FUNNIER than the first one. And that’s saying something! Another book I’m looking forward to is Jen Petro-Roy’s Good Enough - about a young girl with an eating disorder. Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta - the follow up to The Serpent’s Secret is out on February 26th. And the end of February also brings us Bone Hollow  by Skeleton Tree author Kim Ventrella. Also be on the lookout for The Hunt for the Mad Wolf’s Daughter by Diane Magras on March 5th. That sequel is getting rave reviews so it’s definitely one to add to your library. Alyson Gerber, author of Braced, will have a new novel out called Focused. It’s about a middle school girl who loves chess and has been recently diagnosed with ADHD. Definitely a book a lot of my students will be able to connect with! In the last week of April we get the sequel to Roshani Chokshi’s Aru Shah and the End of Time called Aru Shah and Song of Death This April brings us the second novel from Rebecca Donnelly called The Friendship Lie. One book I’m excited to dip into this spring is Up for Air by Laurie Morrison. You might know her from last year’s Every Shiny Thing. From the author of 2017’s The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora and 2018’s Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish comes Each Tiny Spark. This is Pablo Cartaya’s third MG novel and this one features a young girl, a father recently returned from deployment, and… welding. So look for that one in August. And The Cryptid Keeper, the sequel to Lija Fisher’s 2018 The Cryptid Catcher is out this August as is Melissa Sarno’s A Swirl of Ocean. In September comes the sequel to Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. It’s called Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus and follows Aven’s adventures as she heads into high school. At first I thought that might put it in the YA category, but from what I can tell, it’s still middle grade. This fall we’ll also be treated to Abby Cooper’s third novel - Friend or Fiction. Just like Sticks and Stones and Bubbles, this one is also magical realism. It’s about a girl named Jade. In the pages of her notebook, she writes all about Zoe--the most amazing best friend anyone could dream of. But when pretend Zoe appears in real life thanks to a magical experiment gone right, Jade isn't so sure if she likes sharing her imaginary friend with the real world.   Another treat in store for you this fall is the third novel by Elly Swartz - Give and Take. This book is about 12 year-old Maggie whose grandmother’s recent death has triggered her to start hoarding things under her bed. 2019 Debut Authors   So - I’ll just say right now that I could have had an ENTIRE show just dedicated to the amazing middle grade debuts coming our way this year but at some point, I had to cut myself off.  So - I’ll include a link to the Novel19s website where you find many more middle grade debuts and discover some of your new favorite authors.   The Whisperers is Greg Howard’s middle grade debut and one that has really caught my eye. Just listen to this description: “Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical fairies that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Riley has a lot of wishes. He wishes bullies at school would stop picking on him. He wishes Dylan, his 8th grade crush, liked him, and Riley wishes he would stop wetting the bed. But most of all, Riley wishes for his mom to come back home.” Oooo…. This one is out January 15th. If you are looking for a new book for younger middle grade readers - something along the lines of Ramona Quimby or Stella Diaz - check out Meena Meets Her Match by Karla Manternatch. One book that keeps popping up into my radar is the middle grade debut of Padma Venkatraman called The Bridge Home about four children who discover strength and grit and family while dealing with homelessness. That one comes out Feb 5th so be on the lookout for that one. Another debut that I have been dying to read is The Simple Art of Flying by Cory Leonardo!  Let me just read you the teaser: “Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He’d like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by twelve-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land.”  My step-mother had parrots when I was growing up, so this one in particular I really am interested in reading! So I’ll be checking my mailbox for that one on February 12th. Another debut I am excited to read this year is Joshua Levy’s Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy! Since one of my goals this year is to introduce my students to more science fiction, a story about a school on a spaceship orbiting Jupiter would be perfect! On March 12 we get Lisa Moore Ramée’s debut A Good Kind of Trouble about a girl who just wants to follow the rules. And sometime this spring we get rather the opposite in Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz. This one is about a “bully” who ends up living with her aunt who is a nun and tries to turn over a new leaf. This March is the debut of Julia Nobel with The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane about a girl who gets shipped off to a British boarding school and finds a box of medallions that might just be connected to the disappearance of her father. A graphic novel debut coming in March that looks fabulous is Red Panda & Moon Bear by Jarod Roselló. It’s about two Latinx kids who defend their neighborhood from threats both natural and supernatural. And in late April is the first book in a new MG detective series called Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna Holyoak and a time-traveling action adventure that will transport readers to ancient Egypt called Jagger Jones & the Mummy’s Ankh by Malayna Evans. Hurricane Season by debut author Nicole Melleby comes out May 7th and oh how do I want to read this novel!  On a recent #MGLitChat focused on the 2019 debut authors, the moderator asked, “What do you hope young readers take away from your book?”  And Nicole Melleby said the following, “ I want them to take away that they’re not alone, that they’re seen, that mental illness is hard but manageable, and that love may have its limits, but help comes in all shapes and sizes. Also that Van Gogh was a brilliant man.”  After reading Vincent & Theo last summer - uhhh…. gimme that book!! Another great middle grade debut to look for on May 7th is Just South of Home by Karen Stong which is described as Blackish meets Goosebumps. The story follows a rule-abiding girl who must team up with her trouble making cousin, goofy younger brother, and his best friend to unravel a mysterious haunting in their tiny Southern town. Also coming this spring is a book that I immediately knew I wanted to read. It’s called Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos. (So, I was pretty much ALREADY sold by the Bowie reference.) The book follows Nova, an autistic, nonverbal, space-obsessed 12-year-old who is awaiting the Challenger shuttle launch and the return of her big sister, Bridget, as she struggles to be understood by her new foster family.  I was a 4th grader when The Challenger Disaster happened and vividly remember watching it happen live on tv, so I am really interested to see how that plays out in this book. Another debut to look for early this summer is All of Me by Chris Baron - a novel in verse about a 13 year old boy who is dealing with a big move, struggles in his parents’ marriage, and his own body image issues. So… if you are a close listener, you have probably figured out that I’m a sucker for books involving baking or cooking.  Maybe that’s why Midsummer’s Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca just leapt out at me when I stumbled across it last month. This is a contemporary-fantasy retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream about an 11 year old Indian American girl whose father is a food writer and whose mother is a successful businesswoman. But when she adds some rather…. unusual (and maybe magical?) ingredients to her baking, things get out of hand. So look for that one on June 4th. And if your kids are looking for a fun spooky read this summer, Ollie Oxley and the Ghost comes out on June 18th and looks really cute. It’s about a boy who moves to California and ends up becoming friends with a ghost from the Gold Rush era. Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega is another paranormal middle grade coming this September and it’s described as Coco meets Stranger Things. So, uh… yeah...gimme that for sure! Also coming out this September is The Light in the Lake by Sarah Baughman - a book about a young girl who finds herself caught between her love of science and her late twin brother's belief in magic. Sequels and Favorite Series This January 29th we’re getting two awesome books: a 4th in the Crime Biters series - Fangs for Everything AND I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis.  And watching out for another I Survived book in September called I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919. Also in 2019 we are getting not one but TWO new Babysitting Nightmares books! The Phantom Hour this January 29th and The Twilight Curse on August 20th. February 5th brings another Stick Dog book - Stick Dog Gets the Tacos AND the third Frazzled book by Booki Vivat! This one is called Minor Incidents and Absolute Uncertainties. I just love her titles! In late February kids will be getting book 4 in the DC Comics Secret Hero Society - Science Fair Crisis! Lion Down by Stuart Gibb is out on February 26th. The second in his FunJungle series and the follow up to Panda-monium.) In March comes book five in The School for Good & Evil series: A Crystal of Time , a new Emily Windsnap novel called Emily Windsnap and The Pirate Prince, and another in the Fairy Tale Reform School series called Wished. In March we also get a seventh Jedi Academy Book called Revenge of the Sis. This one starts a new storyline and is written by Amy Ignatow with Jarret Krosoczka illustrating. And an as yet untitled 8th Jedi Academy novel is scheduled for September 2019. AND I’m really excited for the third BAT book: Bat and the End of Everything by Elana K. Arnold.  My daughter’s 4th grade class read the first book and they - of course! - fell hard for this series! Jeff Kinney fans will be excited about Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid - a book told from Rowley’s point of view that is out this April. And that month also brings us another Unicorn Rescue Society novel - The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande. And my 9 year old is going to be thrilled when I tell her that Katherine Applegate’s sequel to The Endling is coming out May 7th. It’s called Endling: The First and is already in my cart. The second book in Laura Ruby’s York series - The Clockwork Ghost is also headed our way this May and so is Another Fenway & Hattie book - In the Wild! Natalie Lloyd’s sequel to The Problim Children - Carnival Catastrophe is due to be out June 25th. And not quite a sequel but more of a spin-off, is Dough Boys by Paula Chase - author of 2018’s So Done. Characters Simp and Rollie are the leads in this novel told in two voices. Also - Karina Yan Glaser’s third Vanderbeekers novel is coming this September - The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue! And finally - just announced this morning - is Kate DiCamillo’s new novel coming September 24th - Beverly, Right Here. And if you guessed that this is the Beverly from Raymie Nightingale - then you are correct!  So now each of the three girls will have their own novel. By the way - if you haven’t seen it yet, the cover by Amy June Bates is stunning!!     2019 New Releases from Established Authors   First up here is the book I am devouring right now - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart which just came out on January 8th. And oh…. does this book live up to its hype! Brace yourself to hear lots more about this one later! Also out this January is a book my friend Sandy has been raving about - The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, U.S.A by Coretta Scott King honor nominee Brenda Woods. So I definitely need to add that one to my TBR list. This January readers will get a new Gordon Korman novel - Unteachables AND a new Andrew Clements novel - The Friendship War. January also brings us the first book in the really incredible Rick Riordan Presents Imprint - Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee. This is a space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits. (By the way - if you have kids who love Rick Riordan’s novels or who love adventure books with a dash of humor and myth - then check out his Imprint site. I’ll include a link in the show notes so you can check them all out. From those lucky enough to read advanced copies, I haven’t heard anything but praise.) Pink Hair and Other Terrible Ideas by Andrea Pyros is one to watch out for this February. And another upper middle grade February release that caught my attention is a joint novel told in letters by Counting by 7s author Holly Goldberg Sloan and The Interestings author Meg Wolitzer. It’s called To Night Owl from Dogfish and it’s about two very different 12 year-old girls named Averie and Bett who are sent off to the same sleepaway camp in order to bond after their single dads fall in love with each other. February also bring us another novel by Anne Urso (author of the critically acclaimed The Real Boy) This novel, The Lost Girl, is about identical twins Lark and Iris.   On March 5th we get another Lisa Graff novel called Far Away about a girl, CJ, whose aunt is a psychic medium who claims that she carries messages from the dead. And I’m really psyched for We’re Not From Here by Tapper Twins author Geoff Rodkey. This novel is also out March 5th and is about refugees from planet Earth who need to find a new home on a faraway planet. I had the opportunity to read an ARC of this one and it’s quirky and hilarious… and timely. Definitely add this one to your pre orders. March also brings us another Rick Riordan Present’s book called Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez. I’ve been hearing lots of great buzz about this one, so I’ll definitely need to pre-order a copy. On March 19th we get a new Kevin Henkes novel called Sweeping Up the Heart and this one is the story of the spring break that changes seventh-grader Amelia Albright’s life forever. In late March Natalie Lloyd fans will be treated to Over the Moon - a story about twelve-year-old Mallie who lives in a mining town where boys leave school at 12 to work in the mines, and girls leave to work as servants for the wealthy. But of course with that quintessentially Lloyd magic interwoven. And another Cynthia Lord book is coming out this March! She is the author of Rules and A Handful of Stars. This one is titled Because of the Rabbit and is about a young girl who starts public school for the first time after being homeschooled. Where the Heart Is by Jo Knowles is coming out April 2nd and a really interesting looking book called Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway will be released April 16th. It’s about a girl who has to save her aunt’s pie shop. I think this one would be  a winner for kids who enjoy shows like The Great British Baking Show. In early May, we get to read Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s next novel, Shouting at the Rain about a girl named Delsie who lives with her grandmother, loves tracking weather, and who starts to wish for a more “regular” family and life. You can’t go wrong with the author of Fish in a Tree and One for the Murphys so… just pop this one in your cart now! And another novel that is getting all kinds of early buzz is the latest from K.A. Reynolds called Spinner of Dreams. It’s being called “inventive, empathetic, and strange in all the best ways.”  Plus - it has a really otherworldly cover that I just want to stare at... And finally - I know you all have heard me rave about this one before - but Barbara Dee’s Maybe He Just Likes You is going to be AMAZING!  My students and I got the chance to read the first chapter and we were all already hooked. But let me give you a little taste from the teaser: “For seventh grader Mila, it starts with an unwanted hug on the school blacktop. The next day, it’s another hug. A smirk. Comments. It all feels…weird. According to her friend Zara, Mila is being immature, overreacting. Doesn’t she know what flirting looks like? They don’t understand why Mila is making such a big deal about the boys’ attention. When Mila is finally pushed too far, she realizes she can’t battle this on her own–and finds help in some unexpected places.” I can’t WAIT!!   Phew!!  Alright - I am both energized and - I gotta be honest - a little daunted! But - I am reminding myself and I hope you’ll remember too that it’s not about a mad dash to read all of these books. But to give you a taste of what’s to come so you can match readers with books they might like and get them excited about new releases.   I hope you have a wonderful year reading and I would love to know - what are the books that you and your students are most looking forward to in 2019?   You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or jump into the conversation on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between.      Closing   Thank you so much for joining me this week.  You can find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show at MGBookVillage.org.   And, if you have an extra minute this week, reviews on iTunes or Stitcher are much appreciated.   Books Between is a proud member of the Lady Pod Squad and the Education Podcast Network. This network features podcasts for educators, created by educators. For more great content visit edupodcastnetwork.com   Talk with you soon!  Bye!  

Brea and Mallory talk about science fiction and interview authors and hosts of Our Opinions Are Correct Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders. Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!   Reading Glasses Merch     Links - Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Reading Glasses Facebook Group   Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Amazon Fixed Kindle Link   Our Opinons Are Correct   Annalee Newitz https://twitter.com/annaleen Charlie Jane Anders https://twitter.com/charliejane   Books Mentioned -   Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori   The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel   Exit Strategy by Martha Wells   Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell   The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders   Rock Manning Goes For Broke by Charlie Jane Anders   Autonomous by Annalee Newitz   Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie   The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin   Geek Love by Katherine Dunn  

Get down with the magical commune. This episode Jon, Jess, Jeff, Jam, and Kaye read "The Witch Boy" by Molly Knox Ostertag, and it was a universal favourite. "The Witch Boy" is a middle grade graphic novel about magic, gender roles, and defeating dragons. Our panelists also reveal their cat-sonas and talk about the Scholastic book order forms. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be our fiftieth anniversary edition, recorded live at VanCAF 2018!

Listen in as Jon, Jess, Jeff, Jam, and Kaye read "The Prince and the Dressmaker" by Jen Wang. This book is a stunning piece of cartooning and an instant classic. It’s a fairytale-esque historical drama about a genderfluid prince and his fashion designer slash muse slash confidante. TradeWaiters episodes have been sparse in the last few months, which Jon would like to apologize for, so to make up for it for the next while episodes will be released every other week until we’re caught up. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "The Witch Boy" by Molly Knox Ostertag.

This week, we unite the witches and the shifters by loving Molly Knox Ostertag's all-ages graphic novel The Witch Boy!

This issue we're joined by our good friend Alex the Boy as we fall into the fifth episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! We discuss Batman Beyond, Marvel crossovers, and characters we just cannot stand. Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #31: The New 52: Futures End #45 – Frankenstein dies after having been brought to “life” by the Nth metal in Hawkman’s arm Batman vol. 1 #121 – The first appearance of Mr. Freeze, known at the time as Mr. Zero Seven Soliders of Victory vol. 1 – A 30 part story told through multiple four-issue miniseries, the modern Seven Soldiers of Victory included The Bulleteer, Frankenstein, Klarion the Witch-Boy, the Manhattan Guardian, the second Mister Miracle, Shining Knight, and Zatanna Quasar vol. 1 #17 – Marvel Comics steals the Flash when a mysterious blond speedster, dubbed “Buried Alien”, appears in a tattered costume with no memory of who he is Justice League vol. 1 #5 – Guy Gardner tries to fight Batman for control of the Justice League and Batman knocks him out with one punch Flash vol. 4 #21 – Bar Torr finally meets Barry Allen and discovers that they are not related after all Robin vol. 4 #23 – The 1st appearance of Killer Moth after he sold his soul to Neron and mutated into his Charaxes form   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Injustice 2 Atom Gameplay Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxZ0GlgupxM Grunts https://comicvine.gamespot.com/grunts/4050-34165/ Scooby Too meets Batman http://batman.wikia.com/wiki/Scooby-Doo_Meets_Batman   What is the deal with Terry McGinnis in modern DC? Terry McGinnis http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Terrence_McGinnis_(DCAU) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Terrence_McGinnis_(Futures_End) Brother Eye http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Brother_Eye_(Futures_End) Future’s End http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Futures_End Terry is Bruce’s son “Epilogue” http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Justice_League_Unlimited_(TV_Series)_Episode:_Epilogue Phantasm http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Andrea_Beaumont_(DCAU) Batman Beyond http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Beyond_(TV_Series) Use your MD powers to bring back Seven Soldiers of Victory. http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Seven_Soldiers_of_Victory Shining Knight http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Shining_Knight Bulletman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Bulletman Vigilante http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Vigilante Final Crisis http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Crisis Multiversity Too http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/07/11/grant-morrison-reveals-multiversity-too-and-batman-black-white-series-of-original https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/7i8khi/ama_with_grant_morrison_executive_producer_of_new/dqww64a/ http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/The_Multiversity_Vol_1 Is there a Marvel character that you would like to bring in to the DCU? Marvel stole the Flash http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Buried_Alien_(Earth-TRN242) Punisher 2099 http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Punisher_2099 Punisher War Machine https://www.cbr.com/punisher-war-machine-armor-debut/ Thor http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Thor Hulk http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Hulk Black Panther http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Panther Hyperion http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Hyperion Sentry http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Sentry https://www.cbr.com/failed-superman-ripoffs/ https://screenrant.com/characters-marvel-ripped-off-superman-copies/ Scarlet Witch http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Scarlet_Witch We know Colin has a healthy dislike for Superman, are there any characters that the Doctor and Richard hate? Guy Gardner http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Guy_Gardner Bar’Torr http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Bar_Torr_(Prime_Earth) Killer Moth http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Killer_Moth Wrath http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Wrath Can you define or characterize each Earth GL as you see them?   Hal Jordan http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hal_Jordan Parallax http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Parallax http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Emerald_Twilight Spectre http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Spectre http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Day_of_Judgment Guy Gardner http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Guy_Gardner Todd McFarlane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_McFarlane https://mcfarlane.com/ Heat Wave http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mick_Rory_(Arrow) John Stewart http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/John_Stewart The mid ground Kyle Rayner http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kyle_Rayner White Lantern http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kyle_Rayner_(Prime_Earth) Phantom ring http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Phantom_Ring Jessica Cruz & Simon Baz http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jessica_Cruz_(Prime_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Simon_Baz_(Prime_Earth)

Happy Halloween! It's time for TELLING LIES TO CHILDREN'S second annual Halloween podcast, recorded live at Paul Durham's favorite independent bookstore--Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, NH. Paul is joined once again by WSB's children's booksellers, Jill Sweeney-Bosa and Alice Ahn. Jill and Alice get into the spirit of the holiday by sharing some of their best creepy book recommendations for young readers. They cover picture books, graphic novels, middle grade fiction, and YA. Some favorites include The Scariest Book Ever by Bob Shea, Wee Sister Strange by Holly Grant & K.G. Campbell, The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag, Elizabeth and Zenobia by Jessica Miller, and House of Furies by Madeleine Roux.

In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by special guest Amber Garza (@AmberHardFemme) as they discuss the male snowflakes angered by Alamo Drafthouse's female only screenings of Wonder Woman, the new Runaways series from Marvel, and mourn the end of Netflix's Sense8 in This Week in Queer. This Week's Topics Include: BIG OPENING: KEVIN: An Animaniacs reboot is in the works AMBER: Women only screenings of Wonder Woman at Alamo Drafthouse   DOWN AND NERDY:   KEVIN: Secret Empire, Hulk, Saga, American Gods AMBER: LA Zinefest, Zinefests in general     STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Villain for Supergirl season 3 cast   THIS WEEK IN QUEER: Netflix has canceled Sense8   CLIP OF THE WEEK: Deadpool blooper reel released   THE WEEK IN GEEK:   MOVIES Fan film exploring the origins of Voldemort releases a teaser trailer Henry Zaga cast as Sunspot in New Mutants movie Cast & title revealed for Sharknado 5 Fox Animation has optioned The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag   TV Floriana Lima, Maggie on Supergirl, reduced to recurring next season Harley Quinn appearing in Gotham season finale Poster released for Netflix Castlevania animated series Netflix Punisher to be released in November Stephen Amell competed on American Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day Preacher season 2 trailer released   COMICS More Runaways teases and confirms new series from Rainbow Rowell & Kris Anka Iceman taking on Daken in Marvel solicitations Interview with Brian K. Vaughn teases the Y: The Last Man series   SHILF KEVIN: Media AMBER: She-Hulk & Nightcrawler

In which Piers takes revenge on his murderer (and saviour) Jeremy the Witch Boy by consigning him to the same bland hellscape of an afterlife he just escaped, and Erik takes revenge on the joyless spring and summer months by doubling down on Halloween.

Day 25 of the Podvent Calendar! Special guest Jeremy the Witch Boy joins Piers and Erik in the booth for Piers' quixotic journey to assume the mantle of jolly old saint Nicholas. Will he succeed? Listen and find out. In a thrilling subplot, Erik is thrilled that the Podvent Calendar is finished. 0 days until Christmas - it's already Christmas, you big idiot!

In which special guest Jeremy the Witch-Boy pitches a so-so review podcast and Erik just wants to ask the world "Hey world... why can't we be friends?"

In which Erik pours out his heart and soul via the audio of a video, and special guest Jeremy the Witch-Boy eulogizes the poor, dead Piers Rae who has died.

In which Erik pitches a podcast full of helpful tips and Piers hunts for Jeremy the Witch-Boy some more.

In which Piers starts to unravel the mystery surrounding Erik's so-called "best friend," the hated JEREMY, and Erik once again cuts corners by rattling off a big list of so-called "classics."

This week, Matthew and Stephen take a look at Klarion #1 from DC Comics, and Stephen goes on a tirade about price and quality. KLARION #1 Writer: Ann Nocenti Artist: Trevor McCarthy Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $2.99 Klarion the Witch Boy makes his New 52 debut and stands for the forces of chaos in this new ongoing series! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future!

This week, Matthew and Stephen take a look at Klarion #1 from DC Comics, and Stephen goes on a tirade about price and quality. KLARION #1 Writer: Ann Nocenti Artist: Trevor McCarthy Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $2.99 Klarion the Witch Boy makes his New 52 debut and stands for the forces of chaos in this new ongoing series! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future!

If the episode description could be a song, it would be the Flight of the Conchords "Think About It". Since it cannot, Jermaine and Stephen get truly, falsely outraged by the heart of comics today, go to the numbers in search of answers, and console themselves with comics at the table! Show Notes: "Is Becky Cloonan's Gotham Academy The Batman Comic We've Been Waiting Years For?" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Nocenti, McCarthy Resurrect Kirby's Klarion the Witch Boy for DC" at Comic Book Resources.com. "New Batgirl Creators Bring Much Needed Style Revitalization" at Comics Alliance.com. "Top 100 Comics: May 2014" at Diamond Comics.com. "Top 100 Graphic Novels: May 2014" at Diamond Comics.com.  "Stuart Immonen On The New Captain America" at Bleeding Cool.com. "She-Hulk Vol 2 #8" at Marvel Comics Database, for reference of the Civil War banner trade dress. Comics at the Table! - All-New X-Men #29, Batman Eternal #14, Grayson #1, Justice League International #3, Original Sin #5.1 Thor & Loki Tenth Realm #1, Wolverine #10, Spread #1 and Life After #1! It's Stephen's Seconds OGN Release Party - Tuesday, July 15th 7-9 PM at Acme Comics Presents! Batman Day - Wednesday, July 23rd 10 AM - 10 PM at Acme Comics & Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema! Guardians of the Galaxy Greensboro Premiere - Thursday, July 31st at Carmike Cinemas 18!

May 12,2011 - Fans of writer Cullen Bunn have a lot to look forward to this summer. On the heels of its first anniversary, his occult western The Sixth Gun enters its third ongoing arc, and the second paperback volume is due out in just a few weeks. Later this month we'll see his other Oni project The Tooth, a monster-stomping, anthropomorphic fang OGN drawn by Matt Kindt. Fans of DC's magic characters like Klarion the Witch Boy and the cast of Shadowpact will want to pick up Sorcerer Kings, his four-issue arc on Superman/Batman. Then in June and July, Bunn is hip-deep in Marvel's Fear Itself, with one-shots for Black Widow and the FF, and a four-part Defenders series called Fear Itself: The Deep. Paul talks to Bunn about all of these titles as well as the task of juggling creator-owned and licensed projects, capturing the distinct voices of Natasha Romanoff and the Silver Surfer, Bunn's recent transition to writing full time, and one creepy-ass goat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frazier Irving, the incomparable illustrator behind the stunning visuals for Seven Soldiers: Klarion, the Witch Boy, Iron Man: The Inevitable, and Marvel's current hard-hitting Silent War miniseries, stops by to offer us a mindbending glimpse into his creative process. In the second half, Scott Cederlund of Wednesday's Haul joins us in a disussion on Civil War #7 and the miniseries as a whole. Plus, Jack King Kirby, bad acting from Roger Corman's seldom-seen Fantastic Four film, a special appearance by Around Comics' Chris Neseman and Brian Salazar, and more!