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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.
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Middle Grade Mavens

Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman

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The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Uec ...
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Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid’s Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they’ll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo.
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WOW Reads

Worlds of Words Center

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Worlds of Words Center of Global Literacies and Literatures is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. The WOW Reads podcast centers voices of young readers who serve as Reading Ambassadors by engaging in literature discussions and author interviews and sharing books in their school and social contexts. Worlds of Words is a center in the University of Arizona College of Education.
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Land of Eem: Actual Play

Ben Costa, James Parks, George Higgins

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Join Ben Costa, James Parks, and George Higgins as they play the Land of Eem tabletop roleplaying game, inspired by the series of fantasy books: Dungeoneer Adventures and Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo. Ben Costa and James Parks are the creators of Dungeoneer Adventures, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo, and the tabletop roleplaying game, Land of Eem. They have been friends since the 2nd grade, and love making stuff together. Lovers of fantasy, they strive to craft tales that cel ...
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Writers With Wrinkles

Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid

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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance ...
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Welcome to Can We Talk About This?, a podcast for middle grade readers by middle grade readers who seek to understand the world around them through stories that include big topics and social issues. The podcast is designed, scripted, and recorded by middle grade readers under the guidance of fifth grade teacher, Melissa Guerrette.
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This is a podcast for teens, by a teen, where I review young adult books, some middle grade books, and of course, the occasional classic in pocket-sized episodes every other Saturday. Contact me! email- iwriter@gmail.com instagram- @bookish_teen_podcast
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Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity and absolutely everything else there is to know to become - The Children's Book Author. Have you ever dreamed of being a successful Children's Book Author? Then this podcast is for you.
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Hey story lovers, it’s time to unwind, relax, and get comfy cozy! Each week, I discuss one of my favorite pastimes - reading books. I also love talking about cozy living, cozy hobbies, self-care, and mindfulness tips. If you like reviews, recommendations, discussions, and a whole lot more, then you’re in the right place. Join me with your favorite blanket, beverage, and snack, and let’s get cozy together!
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A dorky adult gives goofy, sometimes insightful commentary on Television shows/movies and middle-grade & YA books for the casual listener. Some original stories included. *For An Adult Audience. May contain some mature language. Discretion advised.
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The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency.
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Candlewick Press Presents is a new audio podcast about the storytellers behind your favorite children’s books! To celebrate Candlewick Press’s twenty-fifth anniversary, we sat down with local authors and illustrators of picture books, board books, and middle-grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction to discuss their journeys into the world of children’s publishing.
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The Mouse Queen

RL Ferguson on Podiobooks.com

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Scarlet is a princess. A request for aid from the Mouse Queen sends her, Captain Bear, and Sergeant Mouse on an adventure through magical tunnels and pastor lands in order to save the Mouse Queen from the diabolical Beast. This book was originally serialized on Colbyjack.net as part of NaNoWriMo 2010. A podcast reading also exists at Colbyjack.net
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview self-published authors about how they found success as well as lessons they've learned. Because being an indie author is about being innovative and creative and learning from your mistakes.
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We are Prophecy Radio: A Percy Jackson Podcast. Dedicated to all things Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, and the master of middle grade mythology. Listen in for our chapter by chapter breakdowns, adaptation updates, Rick Riordan Presents discussions and anything else that comes along. Give us a listen, and join this awesome community. All ages welcome!
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Finding Moments

LenEll, Trisha, Chad

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Our vision is to create a conversation around finding moments in time, in an organic way between family members. Our conversation will explore ways to provide practical tools to help families look up from their screens to find meaningful, connected moments that strengthen relationships with fundamental foundations that last a lifetime. Good friends, Chad, Trisha and LenEll, share their conversations ranging from child development to parenting. LenEll is the pro ... a Masters in Applied Psych ...
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Katrina Hoover Lee provides encouragement and practical tips to Anabaptist creatives, knowing that conservative Mennonite and Amish communities sometimes view creative pursuits with skepticism. She seeks to encourage both creative Christians and their communities as they serve God, acknowledging the strengths of the Anabaptists rather than focusing on weaknesses. Katrina is the author of multiple Christian nonfiction and historical fiction books, along with a middle grade Christian adventure ...
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Hey there! Welcome to Author Elevate, where we celebrate books, equip authors, and promote brain-happy creative living. Resources and help: https://wwwauthorelevate.com/ Let's connect: https://www.instagram.com/authorelevate
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With inspiring guest interviews and Jason’s unique lens on life, this is your place to see good in the world, to lift and be lifted, and no matter your starting point, to make a difference that matters. And we’ll do it all together — Wright Where You Are. (Season Two coming soon!)
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Flying Sidecar

SidecarStories

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Bad Boy of Literature and Voice Actor Sam guides you through characters, themes, and more from some of your favorite stories. You enjoyed them once already; let's go deeper and enjoy them even more!
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Are you dragging your feet about having the sex talks? Do you wish someone would just tell you what to say to your tween (or any age kid) about this important part of life? You are in the right place. I’m Amy Lang, a sex and parent educator, and in my frank (really frank), opinionated, and full of swears advice-column style parenting podcast, I answer real questions from real parents about the talks. I also provide topic-specific scripts so you can sound like a pro. Most episodes are a potlu ...
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The Query Show

Blair Thornburgh

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A podcast to help writers get published, hosted by editor and author Blair Thornburgh. Each episode takes a deep dive on a query letter (or two) and diagnoses its strengths and weaknesses so that authors can put their best foot forward into the world of agents and editors.
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Storyteller Station

The Storyteller Station

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Truth or fiction, fact or fairytale, we all have a story to tell! Indie-author-mom Sarah Fenlon Falk shares interviews and thoughts on the craft of creating stories. Storyteller Station is for those who love to hear stories and for those who love to share them!
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Mormon Mysticisms

Jorge A Quinones

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Welcome. Here we will dwell deep with the fringes of Mormon thought, early Christianity and the written and lost books of the bibles. We will begin by exploring the relationships between Kabbalah and the Book of Mormon. This will cover excerpts from the Holy Zohar, the Bahir, the Sepher Yetzirah, the books of Abulafia and Maimonides. We will then dig deep into the Judaic history of the heavenly mother, the Shekinah and Asherah. Welcome and enjoy.
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Synchronicity machines. Difference engines melded with the iChing. Geomancy: the art of making stone float with sound. The hacker collective 'Anonymous'. Secret societies … This is the world of ARMAND PTOLEMY, a new action-adventure hero. Facing an enemy armed with the Golden Aleph -- a mystical device that allows its wielder to see holographically into every point in time and space, Ptolemy must use every trick of his Oxford-educated mind and circus-trained body to succeed. But how do you f ...
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& then write

Stacy Walsh

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Have you ever wished you had a group of friends you could chat with every few weeks about all things writing? Well, now you do. The & then write podcast is for writers who have a deep passion for their craft and process. Writers who are looking for a healthy dose of motivation and inspiration. And those wanting to connect with other writers. Welcome, you’ve found your tribe. Visit andthenwrite.com for more info about the podcast, and for instructions on how to join the podcast discussion group.
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Welcome to Kalliope's Sanctum, a story podcast hosted by writer Sylvia V. Linsteadt. This podcast is dedicated to Kalliope, primordial and first Muse of epic poetry and ecstatic song in ancient Greece. This podcast is a place of sanctuary for her oldest stories. It is a return to the wild garden, to the spring, to the ground of being & the source of inspiration in the Earth. Here, we honor Kalliope as Muse of Earth. Here, you will find some of the stories beneath the stories of Old Europe: s ...
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Classrooms Who Write

Classrooms Who Write

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The first 5 minute podcast for ELA teachers to play in class! REAL student writers share their writing, writing reflections, and writing tips. Inspired by voices from the Write About community–share your writing at WriteAbout.com
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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we discus some great books. Included: Some Families Change by Jess Galatola and Jenni Barrand The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell The Book Star by Beck Nanayakkara and Joanna Bartel Grow Big Little Seed by Beck Nanayakkara and Sarah Capon ABC Disability by Sarah Rose, Alley Pascoe and Beck Feiner The Night…
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Send us a Text Message. (PLEASE NOTE: All comments and opinions in this podcast are strictly Alonzo's own.) In this episode, co-hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmidt interview Alonzo Fuller, a marketing specialist for children's books at Andrews McMeel Publishing. They discuss marketing strategies, advice for introverted authors, and the importance …
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How to Craft Relevant Backstory for Complex Characters, Conflicts, Plots, and Worlds If you’ve ever been stuck while drafting your manuscript and don’t know what comes next, consider looking at your backstory for the answers! Tune in to Episode 19 of The Write It Scared Podcast with host book coach and writer Stacy Frazer to learn how to craft a re…
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In this episode of Debut Diaries we chat with some of our 2024 debut authors! Get to know our Musas and find out what inspired them to create their stories. Thank you to our wonderful host: Aixa Pérez-Prado! If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase ⁠⁠Paola Santos ⁠⁠'s debut picture book ⁠⁠How to Ea…
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It’s not too late to catch up on your summer reading. But the conundrum is always: what do I read next? We have some answers from members of the Junior Librarian Commmitee at Scripps Middle School in Michigan. In fact, we turn the microphone over to librarian Lauren Dulmage who asks our favorite question: what’s your favorite book? Twilight - Steph…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Bec…
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Going viral on TikTok can’t be your entire book marketing strategy. So how do new authors go about finding their ideal readers? Jenn Hanson-dePaula guides you through the steps of elevating your book promo! Tune in to hear her take on what marketing is and isn’t, tips for building your social media platform (including valuable advice on what to pos…
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Allison chats to author Mark Greenwood about his new middle-grade series HISTORY HUNTERS, finding the ‘story’ in history, and advice for young researchers. Plus, Megan has tips for brilliant birthday parties. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Fac…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary Beth and Lisa discuss their summer activities and insights from the ALA conference, emphasizing the need for shorter middle-grade books and adaptability in writing. They also announce changes to their podcast format for improved content quality. Key Discussion Points Summer Vacation Reflections: Beth and Lisa…
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In this episode of the Write It Scared Podcast, it’s my pleasure to welcome the inspiring Jennie Nash, CEO of Author Accelerator, to discuss her journey from writing instructor and author to successful book coach and business leader. Jennie illuminates the transformative power of book coaching, emphasizing the importance of individual attention and…
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What's more chaotic: an automated goblin lumber mill gone haywire or managing an inventory untouched for nearly a decade? Join us as we navigate the dungeon rescue mission packed with tension and humor. With George reluctantly hauling the rations and Riley dangling unconscious on a perilous conveyor belt, we juggle athletic checks and strategic pla…
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Think Inclusive is off for the summer, but in the meantime, enjoy this feed drop from our friend Savitha Sundar. Host Savita Sundar, a school-based occupational therapist, welcomes guest Dr. Debbie Taub to discuss the Inclusive Education Roadmap. They delve into the benefits of starting students in general education, the importance of inclusive pra…
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Think Inclusive is off for the summer, but we have feed drops from some of our podcasting friends in the meantime! In this episode of Inclusive Occupations, host Savitha Sundar engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Diane Ryndak, an esteemed scholar and advocate for inclusive education. Dr. Ryndak discusses her personal journey and the exper…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 227 / Liz Long shares her journey of embracing her own uniqueness, particularly in relation to ADHD and finding peace and growth after personal loss. Quick note: the language in this episode isn’t as family-friendly as our usual G/PG episodes, so just be aware of that. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get acces…
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Megan has terrific tips for celebrating NAIDOC Week and recommends some fabulous new and recent books for kids of all ages for your collection. Plus, Allison has low-maintenance costume ideas for CBCA Book Week. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: Hannah Kimber, associate editor at Andrews McMeel Publishing, shares insights on making book submissions stand out and the detailed acquisitions process. She emphasizes the importance of sensitivity readers, understanding market trends, and open communication between authors and editors. Guest Bio: Hannah Ki…
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We are already halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the ultra-popular mid-year freakout book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. You can find the companion blog here. Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: Best Books of 2024 So Far Best …
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In Episode 17 of the Write it Scared podcast, book coach Stacy Frazer explores three common unhelpful writing assumptions that could be holding you back from crafting your best book. Stacy shares insights into why the belief that writing should be easy is not only false but dangerous, discusses the unrealistic expectation that first drafts should b…
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I’m mixing up my summer reading list by adding two holidays to celebrate a little early. I’ll be reading some spooky books in honor of Summerween, and then I’ll also be reading some holiday books in honor of Christmas in July. Come find out the stories that I’ve chosen to read this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet! 💙 🎙 Becom…
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Allison interviews popular children’s author Belinda Murrell about her new junior fiction series THE DAREDEVIL PRINCESS, her long career and writing in a changing world. Plus, details of our exciting special event. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community …
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Send us a Text Message. Mychal Threets is a librarian currently collaborating with PBS Kids. He's known for his viral videos highlighting library joy. At the time of this recording he was the Supervising Librarian for Solano County Library. Mychal began his journey with libraries at a young age, getting his first library card and job at the same br…
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Delve into the intricacies of writing for middle-grade readers with award-winning author and book coach Janet Fox and host Stacy Frazer. Janet shares her journey from writing for her dyslexic son to becoming a mentor for aspiring writers, offering invaluable insights into the importance of understanding your audience and creating resonant character…
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About the Guest(s): Ashlynn Rich: Ashlynn Rich is a recent high school graduate with Down syndrome. She graduated with honors and earned the title of scholar-athlete for her involvement in the school’s swim team. She also owns her own small business, Pop Queen Baked Goods. Ashlynn advocates for including students with disabilities in school and the…
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About the Guest(s): Bari Levin is a retired special educator with over 34 years of experience, predominantly working with middle school students with learning differences. He is actively involved with the I Am Able Foundation, focusing on storytelling to remove the stigma associated with neurodiversity. Bari co-leads the We All Learn Differently ca…
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What happens when Riley and Galen face off against a colossal, malfunctioning lumber mill teeming with deadly sputterjacks? Join us for an action-packed journey as our heroes navigate the perilous Gretchomaticus factory, uncover hidden secrets, and use their wits to outmaneuver mechanical adversaries. You'll be on the edge of your seat as they stra…
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About the Guest(s): Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering inclusive educational practices. A former elementary school teacher, Sam brings firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating inclusive school environments. Hi…
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Middle Grade Mavens returns to the airways after 1.5 years on hiatus...Pamela and Julie discuss Pamela's picture book debut, "Ayla's Christmas Wish," as well as Julie's upcoming picture book debut, "Hooray, hooray it's library day," with Scholastic July 1, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Julie has also been delving into "Choose Your Own Adventure," …
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YOU can be on the Book Club for Kids podcast! Just give us a call at 424-209-2285 and tell us your: First name City where you live The name of your favorite book Why you love it And we will put you on a future episode. Your Favorite Books: Steve the Noob - Steve the Noob Missing Since Monday - Ann M. Martin Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen The Lan…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her…
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March was a huge reading month with lots of titles! I participated in Middle Grade March, got a couple of Irish books read in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and marked a few highly anticipated books off my list. Come find out what I thought about all of these books. You can find the companion blog here for the nine adult books. I read a Historical Rom…
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Winter is reading season and Allison and Megan are exploring books that will help young readers lean into the chill – and books that will take them to warmer places. Plus, a reading challenge for teens and a holiday tip to keep kids in touch with books. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan …
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