Podcast terbaik Childrens Books (2023)

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Anna Lazowski, "Dark Cloud" (Kids Can Press, 2023) 45:27

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This is my second interview with the wonderful children's author Anna Lazowski, this time celebrating the launch of her new picture book Dark Cloud, published last month by Kids Can Press. Anna Lazowski wrote her first picture book for a class assignment in the sixth grade and has been creating stories ever since. Now an award-winning radio produce…

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Episode 79: Her Eyes on the Stars, great story, but it’s been done better before 2:40

6d ago2:40

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Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer is an illustrated book with an awesome story worth seeking out, but this version could’ve used a softer touch.

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Episode 78: The Kingdom Over the Sea, mglit that’s not as bad as it could’ve been 2:21

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The Kingdom Over the Sea is mglit that hits upon many current popular tropes, and manages not to be as disinterring as others who took the same path.

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Back to the Bright Before, Interview with Author Katherin Nolte 35:20

8d ago35:20

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What do you do when your life comes crashing down around you? Join Charity and author Katherin Nolte, author of Back to Bright Before, as they dig into this and other beautiful questions posed by Katherin's first novel. In this chiaroscuro book, sweetness and tradgedy contend in the life of one young family. Katherin also shares about how to write …

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Martin Lemelman, "The Miracle Seed" (Eerdmans Young Readers, 2023) 47:06

8d ago47:06

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In our animated discussion, Martin Lemelman and I discuss his latest graphic novel, The Miracle Seed (Eerdmans Young Readers, 2023), which was published only two months ago. It is the thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two female scientists. It is a Junior Library Guild, as well a…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Hanoch Piven and Shira Hecht-Koller, "Dream Big, Laugh Often: And More Great Advice from the Bible" (FSG, 2023) 56:49

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Hanoch Piven is an Israeli collage artist whose colorful and witty portraits have appeared over the last 30 years on both sides of the Atlantic: in most major American magazines and newspapers such as Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone and in many European publications. Piven has written and illustrated eight award-winning books for children, as well as…

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Sophia Gholz, "A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools)" (Running Press Kids, 2022) 48:22

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Since Sophia Gholz’s highly successful debut book, The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng, appeared four years ago, she has published with several exceptional picture books for children, notably her two recent books from 2022, Bug on the Rug (Sleeping Bear) and A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools) (from Running Press…

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Episode 77: The World’s Most Mysterious Places is a kid’s look at things they want to know 2:45

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The Adventurous Kid’s Guide to The World’s Most Mysterious Places, an illustrated book that kids won’t be able to look away from, for ages eight through 12.

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Lee Wardlaw, "Won Ton and Chopstick: A Cat and Dog Tale Told in Haiku" (Henry Holt, 2015) 50:07

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In this interview we celebrate Lee Wardlaw's writing career, over thirty books ranging from board books to YA, with over a million copies sold! We focus on two of her many books, Won Ton and Chopstick: A Cat and Dog Tale Told in Haiku (Henry Holt, 2015) and First Steps (Harperfestival, 1999). We discuss her new award for children's books in which c…

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Jennifer Swanson, "Footprints Across the Planet" (Reycraft, 2022) 49:52

20d ago49:52

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In our conversation, award-winning author Jennifer Swanson’s talks about her love for communicating science through award-winning children's books (almost fifty, and counting!). We celebrate her most recent book, Footprints Across the Planet (Reycraft, 2022) and get a sneak preview of her upcoming book Space Care. Jennifer shares her path to becomi…

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Why I Hate Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 23:28

24d ago23:28

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Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, has sold more than 2.5 million copies. What's not to love in this landmark survival story? Charity shares our pleasure for all the good parts of Hatchet and asks us to take a closer look at some of the larger claims the book makes--especially to our boys--about identity, competency, hope, and survival. Check out: The Young…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Jennifer Berne, "How the Sea Came to Be (and All the Creatures in It)" (Eerdmans, 2023) 54:18

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In this wonderful interview with Jennifer Berne we celebrate the launch of her epic picture book How the Sea Came to Be: (And All the Creatures In It), published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers in 2023, which amazingly covers the four plus billion years from the beginning of the oceans to the present day." Jennifer talks about her love for danc…

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Episode 76: The Brilliant Calculator, STEM illustrated magic on leveling up the power grid 2:36

28d ago2:36

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The Brilliant Calculator is an unlikely and empowering STEM illustrated story about Edith Clarke, a woman who invented something that few of us will use, but all of us take advantage of.

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Episode 75: One Cool Duck, file under: a kid’s first graphic novel 1:46

30d ago1:46

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One Cool Duck is a graphic novel series aimed at very young readers. King of Cool is the first entry in it that’ll charm pre-k and up.

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Episode 74: Tales of Ancient Worlds, potato chip history for fourth grade and up 2:38

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Tales of Ancient Worlds: Adventures in Archeology is the armchair compendium that every erstwhile fourth-grade Indiana Jones needs to show them the light.

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Katey Howes, "Woven of the World" (Chronicle Books, 2023) 58:17

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Katey Howes is a highly successful, multiple-award winning picture book author, doing things her way. She writes books in meticulous rhyme. She writes stories with clear messages. In our illuminating interview, we talk not only about her new multi-starred book, Woven of the World (Chronicle, 2023), which sold out in two months, but also about her l…

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Stories for Strong Boys With Dr. William Hamant 1:06:27

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Everyone is happy to promote "girl power," and we did our own version of that theme in Episode 18: Stories for Strong Girls. But what about our boys? Is there something distinctive about being a boy? What is good about being a boy? Dr. William Hamant joins Charity to discuss what is positive and distinctive about masculinity. He reflects upon what …

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Advice from a Literary Agent 50:35

1M ago50:35

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In this intriguing and fun interview Stephen Fraser talks about his love for children's books, his careers as editor at HarperCollins Children's Books and as executive agent at the Jennifer de Chiara Literary Agency, and his premise that "Joy should drive the publishing industry." Along the way, he shares great advice to aspiring picture book autho…

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Episode 73: Hardy Boys Adventures: The Smuggler’s Legacy, trust the process 3:35

1M ago3:35

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Hardy Boys Adventures: The Smuggler’s Legacy is a fast-paced, mystery that has the hallmarks of its namesake, but is updated for today’s readers.

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Noa Nimrodi, "Not So Shy" (Kar-Ben Publishing, 2023) 37:09

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In my conversation with author-illustrator Noa Nimrodi we celebrate the launch of her first Middle Grade book in English, Not So Shy which published just two weeks ago by Kar-Ben. As a young Mom, Noa fell in love with picture books and decided to try and write her own. It was definitely harder than it seemed. After many drafts and countless rejecti…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Chris Haughton on Writing and Illustrating Children's Books 55:27

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Since Chris Haughton begun writing and illustrating children's books about a dozen years ago, he has conquered the heart of millions with his engaging stories and unique, beautiful artwork. His first book, A Bit Lost has been translated into 35 languages and has won awards in 12 countries including the Dutch Picture Book of the Year. Oh No George! …

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Wildwood by Colin Meloy 12:40

2M ago12:40

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Wildwood, the first in a trilogy by Colin Meloy, is praised by Trenton Lee Stewart. It is also 541 pages! Could this book be the start of the next greatest series for your child?! It is long and has sequels...could this be just the thing for my voracious readers? Listen and discover along with Charity what this book is like--do it's characters have…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Shelly M. Jones, "Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians" (American Mathematical Society, 2019) 56:51

2M ago56:51

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African-Americans and women are increasingly visible in professional mathematical institutions, organizations, and literature, expanding our mental models of the mathematics community. Yet early representation also matters: We begin building these models as soon as we begin seeing and doing mathematics, and they can be slow to adapt. In her wonderf…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Lindsay Bonilla, "The Note Who Faced the Music" (Page Street Kids, 2023) 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Lindsay Bonilla is the author of Polar Bear Island (Union Square, 2018) and I Love You With All of My Hearts (Creative Editions, 2021). In our lively and candid interview, we celebrate the launch of Lindsay's new book, The Note Who Faced the Music (Page Street Kids, 2023). Lindsay talks about her childhood challenges and her penchant for storytelli…

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Gordon Korman: An Author To Read or Not? 22:20

2M ago22:20

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Can an author as prolific as Gordon Korman really generate books of value? After reading a dozen Gordon Korman books (sample size is 10% ladies and gentleman!) Charity delivers the answers and makes her recommendations. Check out the recommended book list!

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Susan Johnston Taylor, "Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems about Earth's Colorful Creatures" (Gnome Road Publishing, 2023) 38:38

2M ago38:38

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Susan Johnston Taylor dreamed of writing since the age of nine, when she won a magazine contest. In our interview we celebrate the launch of her picture book, Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems about Earth’s Colorful Creatures (Gnome Road Publishing, 2023). Her book is composed of poems (each in a different style), each about a colorful animal. As…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Talk to the Children's Lit Agent: A Discussion with Melissa Edwards 45:29

2M ago45:29

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In our interview, Melissa Edwards provides an insightful look at children's publishing from the viewpoint of a successful agent who left her legal career in order to pursue her passion for children's books. Melissa Edwards joined Stonesong as a literary agent in August 2016. Previously, she was a literary agent at the Aaron Priest Literary Agency, …

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Cathy Stefanec Ogren, "Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham" (Sleeping Bear Press, 2023) 42:40

3M ago42:40

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In this interview with third time author Cathy Stefanec Ogren, we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham (Sleeping Bear Press, 2023). Cathy talks about how her love for writing plays as a child led her down the path of becoming an educator and teacher. PEW is the unlikely ta…

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Episode 72: The Amazing Spider-Man, Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon high quality web head 3:33

3M ago3:33

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The Amazing Spider-Man, Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon is a coffee table, encyclopedic book that examines many of the web heads best story arcs in the comic books.

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Innocence: A Perspective for Intelligent Reading 21:07

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Have you ever returned to a beloved children' book as an adult and found the content unnerving? Charity introduces the topic of cynicism as a perspective that shapes what we are able to see, a stance that conditions our vision, a judgement that conditions our choices. Charity introduces an excellent essay by Anna Kaladish Reynolds regarding cynicis…

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Publishing Jewish Children's Books: A Chat with Joni Sussman 51:12

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Joni Sussman talks about her love for children's books and for everything Jewish and how she found her life's mission combining these passions as publisher of Kar-Ben, (part of Lerner Publishing Group), which is dedicated to creating great children's books related to Judaism for Jewish and non-Jewish children in North America and beyond. Now publis…

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Episode 71: Abandon Ship! is gripping non-fiction that fifth graders and up can understand 4:13

3M ago4:13

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Abandon Ship! Is the true story of the sinking of the RMS Laconia, the passenger’s rescue by the sub that sank her, the peril-and survival that some had.

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Episode 70: Shazam! Fury of the Gods, surprisingly fun for families 6:44

3M ago6:44

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods is surprisingly fun and breezy. It’s aware that it’s an underdog and will entertain families for a chunk of time.

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Ned Bustard, "Saint Patrick the Forgiver: The History and Legends of Ireland's Bishop" (InterVarsity, 2023) 53:24

3M ago53:24

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Ned Bustard is the author of a new children’s book, Saint Patrick the Forgiver: The History and Legends of Ireland's Bishop (InterVarsity, 2023). We talked about the book, the life of St. Patrick, and the conversion of Ireland. The day after the interview, during his Ash Wednesday homily, Pope Francis said, “the Gospel is not an idea, the Gospel is…

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Episode 69: The Sublime Ms. Stacks, a divisive drag show drama in a library 2:33

3M ago2:33

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The Sublime Ms. Stacks preaches to the choir, whichever one you’re on, and will fire up the other side, which might be the point.

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Episode 68: Bug Scouts Camp Out!, a graphic novel bridge for young elementary ages 1:46

3M ago1:46

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Bug Scouts Camp Out! is the second graphic novel in this very funny series that speaks to pre-k through second grade readers.

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Episode 67: Mission Multiverse: Doppelganger Danger meets the sophomore slump 1:44

3M ago1:44

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Mission Multiverse: Doppelganger Danger tries to pick up the zest and fun of its predecessor, but gets bogged down in a predictable alternate world mglit.

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Episode 66: Science Sleuth & Solve, STEM whodunit puzzles for ages 8-12 2:58

3M ago2:58

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Science Sleuth & Solve 20+ Mind-Twisting Mysteries offers up curious, but solvable STEM puzzles for kids via art and text.

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Episode 65: The Cat, The Owl And The Fresh Fish, great art and story, mixed results 2:18

3M ago2:18

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The Cat The Owl And The Fresh Fish has all of the elements of a classic fable, but its use of cursive might belie its timeless intentions.

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Episode 64: I Am Coco, a graphic novel that makes the improbable, probable 2:44

3M ago2:44

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I Am Coco, The Life of Coco Chanel is a graphic novel that looks at the icon’s life in a way that makes non-fashion folks interested.

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Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Beauty by Robin McKinley AND Snow and Rose by Emily 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Ready for a couple of the most satisfying stories you've heard in a while? Charity reviews Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley and Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin. If you enjoy fairy tales--or if you simply enjoy a story with both action and reflection--join Charity as she explores the value of these two novel-lengt…

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Episode 62: Ready-To-Read Super Gross, baits the STEM hook for 2nd and 3rd graders 2:05

3M ago2:05

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Ready-To-Read Super Gross, What’s in Your Body? perfectly sets up and answers STEM things that first through third graders want to read and talk about.

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Episode 61: Outside Chance stands a high probability of enjoyment for ages 11 and up 2:13

3M ago2:13

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Outside Chance, the second book in the Don’t Doubt The Rainbow series is smart YA that also satisfies mglit fans with action, mystery and realistic fiction.

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Kirsten W. Larson, "The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of" (Chronicle Books, 2023) 50:13

3M ago50:13

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Last year I interviewed the amazing author Kirsten Larson on her picture books Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane, illus. Tracy Subisak (Calkins Creek, 2020) and True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything, illus Katy Wu (Clarion, 2021). Today, we talked about her new picture book, just out, entitled, The Fire of th…

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Episode 60: A Bucket of Questions, the weird, curious illustrated book you didn’t know you need 2:27

3M ago2:27

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A Bucket of Questions is not a reference book. Instead, it’s a silly, absurd illustrated book that’s intent on having fun and encouraging kids to ask questions.

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Episode 59: Battle Bunny was an instant classic children's book, and is so much more 3:25

3M ago3:25

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Battle Bunny is a children’s book that exemplifies the 3-99 age recommendation. It takes a corny book, has a kid graffiti it up, adding details to the faux plot and making it a classic for the ages.

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New Books in Children's Literature

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Emma Bland Smith, "Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of 'Make Way for Ducklings'" (Calkins Creek Books, 2022) 49:48

3M ago49:48

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Emma Bland Smith is the award-winning author of Journey: Based on the True Story of OR7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West, as well as many other fiction and nonfiction books for children. In our interview we talk about her life and writing career and celebrate her recent book, Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings…

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Episode 58: Seen and Unseen, art, story and photos combine for a strong non-fiction book 3:20

3M ago3:20

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Seen And Unseen combines photographs from three perspectives with illustrations and text in a thought-provoking look at Manzanar and Japanese American incarceration in the 1940s.

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