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This Podcast shares stories of practice and wisdom from perinatal ceremonialists living in our communities and all over our earth. These stories are of women returning to an understanding and honoring of their own power. They help us welcome our babies as the unique precious beings they are and support them to be ready to continue the weaving of our future world. They promote safe passages for birthing families in these times of disconnection. Hosts: Gena McCarthy www.birthspiritualityandhea ...
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2 school librarians talk to students, librarians, authors, and more about books.
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In this conversation with Gena McCarthy, RN, Perinatal Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR provider, community organizer and developer of integrative health programs and networks for nearly 40 years, we explore the importance of spiritual and psychological preparation to move powerfully through the transformative initiatory experiences that pregnancy a…
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Sandra Lloyd is a Shamanic Hypnotherapist, birth worker, and ceremonialist. She received expert training in Depth Hypnosis, Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology, Energy Medicine and Hypnotherapy at The Foundation of the Sacred Stream in Berkeley, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology. Sandra's path of healing service has bee…
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This Podcast shares stories of practice and wisdom from perinatal ceremonialists living in our communities and all over our earth. These stories are of women returning to an understanding and honoring of their own power. They help us welcome our babies as the unique precious beings they are and support them to be ready to continue the weaving of ou…
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For the last podcast of the year, Lesley and Vanesha talk to Pablo Cartaya about his book The Last Bookkeeper.
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People told her she shouldn't write a book with kids and magic. It won't sell. We have Harry Potter. Boy, were they wrong. Listen as Dhonielle talks about her book The Marvellers.
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Meet Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman authors of Ice Cream Man
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Have you ever wondered where ice cream comes from? Listen to this episode where we talk to Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman about their Texas Bluebonnet nominated book Ice Cream Man and the father of ice cream, Augustus Jackson.
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Todd talks to Lesley and Vanesha about some of his amazing books he has written. In particular, they discuss The Good War and its relationship with The Wave.
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Lesley and Vanesha talk to Houstonian Saadia Faruqi about her Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero as well as her many other books from early chapter books to middle grade.
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Lesley and Vanesha have fun talking to Natalie Lloyd about Hummingbird. She discloses some fun tidbits about why she chose to write this novel now.
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Lesley and Vanesha bring in students from Atascocita Middle School to talk to Rex about his books.
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Christina talks with Lesley and Vanesha about her Newbery Award-winning book The Last Mapmaker as well as other books she has written.
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Listen to award-winning author Sandra Nickel talk about her book, Breaking Through the Clouds, the story of Joanne Simpson and her rise to meteorological heights.
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Debbie has retired and Lesley has a new co-host. Welcome Vanesha to the podcast.
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Taylor is a high school media specialist who writes books in her spare time. Her first book Leather and Sage will keep you guessing.
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Tonya is the author of The Sophie Washington Series for kids ages 8-12. Set in the suburbs of Houston, Sophie deals with common problems like fighting off bullies, squabbling with siblings, managing social media, and more.
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Liara Tamani is a critically acclaimed young adult author who lives in Houston. She is the author of Calling My Name, a 2018 PEN America Literary Award Finalist and SCBWI Golden Kite Finalist, and All the Things We Never Knew, a 2020 Kirkus Best YA Book of the Year.
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Selected among Book Sense and Indie Next top picks, and Amazon and Bookbub Editor's Picks for Best Books, Suzanne writes novels that School Library Journal calls "amazing" and "poignant" and VOYA calls "heart-stirring" and "marvelous." Suzanne, the author of both middle grade and young adult fiction, is a wife, mother, a crafter of dollhouse miniat…
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Anne is the award-winning author of Blackbird Girls. She talks with Debbie and Lesley about her books, and inspirations and then has a little fun with their author's version of Would you Rather.
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Alda talks about her inspiration for Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna and her newest book The Other Side of the River with Debbie and Lesley.
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Debbie and Lesley talk to author Varsha Bajaj about her books. From picture books to teen books, Varsha's books are delightful.
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Lesley and Debbie are back with Season 2 of All in the Library. In this episode, Lesley interviews Lisa Fipps as part of the Spirit of Texas Reading List nominees. Lisa talks about her book, her start and all things Starfish.
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Texas author Lynne Kelly talks to Debbie and Lesley about her award-winning book A Song for a Whale.
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Susan Schilling, a high school librarian talks about some of the newest books released this year.
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In this episode, Debbie and Lesley talk to middle school students to see what books they are reading. Follow the link to see the breakdown of each book including the lightning round.
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Lesley and Debbie talk to librarian and author Laura Jackson about her books. Ta
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On this episode, guest host, Brooke King interview author James Ponti about his newest book release in the City of Spies series. Check out this link for all the booktalks from the episode.
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Debbie brings on 4 high school students who LOVE to read. Their insight into these books is amazing. To access the books that were discussed, follow the link Episode 5 Book List
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Lesley and Debbie sit down with children's book author and librarian, Susan K. Mitchell to discuss her fiction and non-fiction books. Rainforest All Around, Kersplatypus, and Stone Pizza. Check out her website to see her Non-Fiction titles and more. For the Lightning Round, Susan K. Mitchell takes the cake (not really, but that would be yummy). She…
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What is the Spirit of Texas Reading Program?
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Hosts Lesley Nickelson and Debbie Sewell talk to Chari Kauffman, the chairman of the Spirit of Texas Reading Committee to find out more about the program and how it helps librarians. Programming resources are available on the TLA website. In this episode we talk about We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal, We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal, and Starf…
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Your hosts, Lesley Nickelson and Debbie Sewell talk to Jared Amato, the founder of Project Lit, a national grassroots literacy movement. Follow the movement on Twitter @ProjectLITComm. Apply to become a Chapter Leader. The books we talk about are Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Visit her website to see what other amazing books…
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Hosts, Lesley Nickelson and Debbie Sewell talk to children's librarian Vanesha Ford about their favorite books right now. For Elementary - Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin, For Middle School - The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynne Barnes and for High School - Pride by Ibi Zoboi.
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