Two New York improv actors discussing all-time great children's literature: every winner of the Newbery Medal, year by year and decade by decade. We promise that it's your new favorite book club!
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A group of 5th graders, a 5th grade teacher, and a librarian discuss books they think will win this year’s Newbery Award. Cover art photo provided by Paul Schafer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@paul__schafer
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Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children’s book, how to write for children’s magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
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Bimonthly podcast from publishing professionals Bev Rivero & Jenn Baker, and other industry insiders, on diversity (or lack thereof) in the industry.
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The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
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Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you'r ...
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Welcome to Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution. Each week Dispatches features interviews highlighting the latest in scholarship, news, and opinions regarding the American Revolutionary Era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com
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Johnny Keko showcases the many different characters within the football community in South Australia. Get to know the players, coaches, volunteers, officials and lots more across the local game. These are the incredible individuals who make up the Men and Women NPL and State League competitions!
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LocalTheatreNY.com's Podcast for theatre lovers everywhere. Taking you backstage to some of the hottest theatre in the New York Tri-State Area, from local, indy theatre to the broadway stage, we cover the shows, the productions, the people who bring you theatre, from acting coaches to actors, producers, directors, entire companies and more! FInd us at LocalTheatreNY.com
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Join Tamsin Westhorpe in her conversational podcast, ‘Fresh from the Pod’. Listen to find out about the lives of celebrity gardeners, environmentalists, conservationists and dedicated plant enthusiasts.
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From Reptiles to Royalty, from Swashbucklers to Superheroes, and everything in between! Come hang out with Jacob and Connor for a half hour chat filled with jokes and guests. Uploading every Saturday!
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In a world of information overload, In a world dominated by biased, pay to play advertorials, In a world riddled with fraudsters, fakes, and phonies… One voice stands out to provide reliable information to investors, business owners, and busy professionals. Unbiased and beholden to no one, this is Financial Poise Radio, the spoken word sister of Financial Poise.com, the Internet's most trustworthy resource about finance, investing, business, and the law.
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Olympians off the record: Bruce McAvaney interviews Australian Olympians Podcast
Olympians off the record: Bruce McAvaney interviews Australian Olympians
In candid interviews with Bruce McAvaney, Australian Olympians reveal what happens when there are no personal bests left to chase and what, if anything, replaces the euphoria of elite sport. They’ll share the highs and lows, the glory and heartbreak, not just of sport but life itself, in a powerful interview that goes far beyond the Games.
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Welcome to the "Scale of One to Tech" podcast, for Digital & Growth Marketeers within the technology scale up space. I'm Alex Marriner, Founder & Recruitment Director at Acquire Digital Talent. I've been recruiting within the digital marketing space for over a decade. I've worked with some fascinating brands such as Starling Bank, Popsa, Tails.com and lots more, helping Digital Marketeers accelerate their careers within high-growth, tech-driven companies across London and Europe.I hear so ma ...
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E275: Jason R. Wickersty: Reactions in Britain to the News of the Battle of Long Island
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This week our guest is JAR Contributor Jason R. Wickersty. In the wake of the Battle of Long Island, news flourished in Britain. Some was highly accurate, and some was...well, not. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E274: Scott Syfert: Ramsour's Mill, The End of Cornwallis' Loyalist Illusion
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Scott Syfert. When Charles Cornwallis looked at South Carolina, he hoped for a groundswell of Loyalist support. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill broke that illusion. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#220 Travis Jonker - THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled
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In this episode, Travis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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Episode 135: Interview with Book Influencer Lupita Aquino
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[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] Continuing the podcast's 10th anniversary year, Jenn speaks with book influencer--bookstagrammer and booktoker elite--Lupita Aquino! Lupita keeps it real about the influencer life, setting boundaries, reading for the joy of it, and the ways the book influencer space has ch…
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E273: Geoff Smock: The Great Pillars of John Adams
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Geoff Smock. John Adams was President of the United States, but he took the time to address an activist group of young people about the true meaning of America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#219 Lisa Fipps - AND THEN, BOOM! Unraveled
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In this episode, award-winning author Lisa Fipps returns to the show to take us behind the scenes of her new middle grade novel in verse, AND THEN, BOOM!By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E272: Shawn David McGhee: No Longer Subjects of the British King: The Political Transformation of Royal Subjects to Republican Citizens, 1774-1776
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. The first Continental Congress expressed a desire to change American life, while also preserving its cultural foundations. In his new book, Shawn David McGhee discusses its lasting impact. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.…
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E271: Eric Sterner: Till The Extinction of This Rebellion: George Rogers Clark, Frontier Warfare, and the Illinois Campaign of 1778-1779
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eric Sterner discussing his new book Till The Extinction of This Rebellion: George Rogers Clark, Frontier Warfare, and the Illinois Campaign of 1778-1779. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#218 Gennifer Choldenko - THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN Unraveled
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In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Gennifer Choldenko (AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS) takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E270: Christopher Pieczynski: Cape Henry in the American Revolution
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Christopher Pieczynski. The Cape Henry lighthouse was a strategic location off the coast of Virginia, and played into the plans of British, American, and French commanders. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E269: Liam Connor: Boudica and the American Revolution
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Liam Connor. In the ancient world, Iceni Queen Boudica rocked the Roman World. During the Revolution, some drew parallels. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E268: David Kindy: A Thirteen Star American Flag Found
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This week our guest is JAR contributor David Kindy. A thirteen star was found in a box that many speculated was from the American Revolution. Later scientific analysis proved its originality. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com
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#217 Newbery Honor Winners 2024 (Part II) SPEED ROUND!
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Part two of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson. Rapid-fire SPEED ROUND questions!By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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Episode 134: Interview with Debut Rom-Com Author Danica Nava
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[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] As the 10th-anniversary year continues, Jenn welcomes debut author Danica Nava (The Truth According to Ember) for some laughs around romance shenanigans! Danica breaks down what often makes a rom-com while increasing the stakes for characters, she discusses the necessity o…
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E267: Salina B. Baker: John Warren's Loss of His Brother Joseph Warren
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Salina B. Baker. John Warren was angered and hurt by his brother Joseph death. It would play a critical part in his journey toward the Patriot cause. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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Part one of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E266: Linda J. Rice: Teaching About Young Patriots Through Newbery Classic Novels
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Linda J. Rice. Newbery Classic Novels brought amazing stories to thousands of children, and new lessons can be learned by studying them. For more information, visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E265: David Otersen: Parliament and the American Revolution: The British Perspective
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This week our guest is JAR contributor David Otersen. Parliament had strong opinions on the American Revolution. Some might come as a surprise. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E264: Steven M. Baule: Jean Marie Cardinal: Revolutionary War Hero?
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Steven M. Baule. In the distant lands of the Mississippi River valley, Jean Marie Cardinal fought for liberty. His legacy, however, remains in question. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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Episode 133: Interview with horror writer Nick Medina
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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes Nick Medina to the podcast! Nick Medina is the author of the novels Indian Burial Ground and Sisters of the Lost Nation. In this episode, Nick discusses the many drafts that lead to his first book deal, how h…
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In this episode, author Dan Gutman looks back on 20 years of his popular MY WEIRD SCHOOL series.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E263: Jason A. Cherry: William Trent: Factor of Ambition
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This week our guest is author Jason A. Cherry. William Trent was a critical figure in the American colonies, a merchant on the East Coast, and a key player in the emerging west. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E262: Robert Scott Davis: Fighting in the Shadowlands: Loyalist Colonel Thomas Waters
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Robert Scott Davis. Colonel Thomas Waters was a noted loyalist commander in war torn Georgia. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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BEST OF JAR: Sarah Swift: Searching for Samuel Babcock’s Service
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Sarah Swift. Samuel Babcock was a United Empire Loyalist, but finding him in the historical record was a daunting task. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.comBy Dispatches
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E261: William Caldwell: Isaac Shelby, Patrick Ferguson, and Fire & Sword: The Power of a Good Story
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This week our guest is JAR contributor William Caldwell. The Battle of King's Mountain was a brutal partisan bloodletting. New research shows that its most famous quote may not have ever been uttered. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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Episode 132: Interview with Newbery-honor author Veera Hiranandani
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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] Continuing the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes another Newbery honoree in Veera Hiranandani! Veera her new middle-grade novel, a follow-up to the award-winning The Night Diary, Am…
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E260: Philip D. Weaver: Caleb Brewster's Spy Boat Boys
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Philip D. Weaver. Caleb Brewster's exploits off the coast of New York are legendary, and Phil Weaver explains why. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#213 SPEED ROUND! Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, Jarrett Lerner
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Rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E259: David Price: Albigence Waldo: Surgeon, Soldier, Diarist, Poet
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor David Price. Albigence Waldo left behind a treasure in the form a diary kept during his harsh winter at Valley Forge. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#212 Supriya Kelkar - AND YET YOU SHINE Unraveled
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In this episode, author/illustrator Supriya Kelkar takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction picture book, AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E258: Timothy Symington: Huzza! Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815
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This week our guest is author Timothy Symington. Toasts were more than just an excuse to raise a glass, but they were powerful political statements made in an ever-changing world. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E257: Tom Hogan: The Milford Connecticut Cartel
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Tom Hogan. With support for the war waning, news of a mistreated party of Patriot POW's reignited the fires of liberty. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E256: J.L. Bell: Dr. Warren's Crucial Informant
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor J.L. Bell. Dr. Joseph Warren was a primary source of intelligence in Boston during 1775. J.L. Bell tries to track down his sources. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#211 Kate Messner - THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS Unraveled
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In this episode, author Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new chapter book series she is co-writing with multiple authors, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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Episode 131: Interview with Newbery-honor author Alicia D. Williams
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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] (Content Warning: At around the 20-minute mark there is mention of the video of Ahmaud Arbery's death and the last words of Elijah McClain when Alicia mentions participating in NaNoWriMo. If this may be tr…
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E255: Raphael Corletta: The Two "Empires of Liberty"
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Raphael Corletta. Thomas Jefferson and Esther Reed both used the phrase "Empire of Liberty" to describe their nation, but they used them in very different ways. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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E254: Eric Sterner: Congress and the Commodore: Esek Hopkins and the Raid on Nassau
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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eric Sterner. After receiving orders to move down the American coast, Commodore Esek Hopkins raided Nassau. As a result, he was censured by Congress. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#210 John Schu - LOUDER THAN HUNGER Unraveled LIVE!
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In this episode (recorded LIVE at BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan), author and children's literature advocate John Schu takes us behind the scenes of his New York Times bestselling book LOUDER THAN HUNGER.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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E253: Selden West: A Smart Engagement: A Whaleboat Fight Off Stamford, CT
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Selden West. In 1778 a small group of locals from Stamford, CT attempted to steal a British sloop. The engagement that followed would be an early prelude to the famed Whaleboat Wars. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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#209 Amy Noelle Parks - AVERIL OFFLINE Unraveled
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In this episode, author Amy Noelle Parks takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AVERIL OFFLINE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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Join Johnny Keko this week on Kickin' It Local as he sits down with Omar Hassan to chat about his football journey and road to becoming a coach. Tune in for all the insights from dealing with anger and his early days as a player and winning trophies.
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E252: Gerald Krieger: British Miscalculation of Loyalist Support in the American South
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This week our guest is JAR contributor Gerald Krieger. The war in the South was messy, and far more contentious than the British high command anticipated. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
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Episode 130: Interview with Newbery honored author/illustrator Pedro Martín
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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes recent Newbery honoree and Pura Belpré winning author/illustrator Pedro Martín! Pedro talks about his entry into books from creating greeting cards, how the Mexikid online comic expanded even more with his aw…
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