A(z) Kidlit csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2023)

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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Hanukkah Upside Down 39:50

5d ago39:50

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/12/hanukkah-upside-down.html In September 2023, I zoomed with Elissa Brent Weissman from across the world, to record an interview about her new picture book, Hanukkah Upside Down. It's the story of a cousin in New York and a cousin in New Zealand, and how they connect during this wintertime AND summ…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 120: Ludwig and the Rhinoceros, I Kant escape how clever this book is 3:40

22d ago3:40

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Ludwig and the Rhinoceros is a great and timeless, illustrated book. Ludwig and the Rhinoceros is a child’s first primer on critical thought. Both of these statements can coexist.

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Coaching KidLit

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Episode 23: On Your Mark, Get Set, Write! NaNoWriMo and Beyond 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Get set for a writing sprint with this motivating episode! Join writing coaches Sharon and Christy as they share tips to optimize writing sprints like NaNoWriMo. Whether you're gearing up for a 30-day creative marathon or simply trying to make steady progress on your WIP, you'll gather insightful advice on planning, accountability, tracking achieve…

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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Two Tribes 41:29

1M ago41:29

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/11/two-tribes.html Emily Bowen Cohen is a Jewish member of the Muscogee Nation. Her debut graphic novel, Two Tribes, explores the complexities that come with having a dual identity. I can't think of a better book to read in November, which is both Jewish Book Month and Native American Heritage Month…

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KidLit Classics

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Fionna Cosgrove talks Goosebumps // KidLit Classics Podcast S2 Episode 18 53:37

1M ago53:37

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Halloween Special! About this episode’s KidLit Classic: Goosebumps, first released in the 1990s by R.L. Stine, has become a phenomenon of popular culture, the second biggest-selling children's series of all time. Its winning combination of funny, spooky, creepy, and icky body horror made readers out of many young children. Connoisseur of the creepy…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 119: A Sky of Paper Stars, an imaginative graphic novel on grieving, death, and selfishness 3:01

1M ago3:01

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A Sky of Paper Stars is a graphic novel on death and grieving that manages to not be too heavy, concentrating on the support and love, but acknowledging the loss.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 118: How Old Is A Whale?, soft, story-driven STEM on age for those 6 and up 3:23

1M ago3:23

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How Old is a Whale? asks the question that every elementary kids poses, plus dozens of other age-related ones on animals of all sizes.

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KidLit Classics

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Tracey Dembo talks Princess Smartypants & The Paperbag Princess // Kidlit Classics Season 2 Episode 17 43:38

1M ago43:38

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic: The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Muncsh, and Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole, are two classic 1980s picture books that played with fairytale conventions and presented princesses as strong, resourceful and clever, with just a little bit of sass. Children's picture book author Tracey Dembo discusses how these…

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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We Need Israel Books 40:34

1M ago40:34

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/we-need-israel-books.html Like so many of you, I am devastated by the suffering and loss of life in Israel and in Gaza, inflicted by the terrorism of Hamas, so I'm interrupting our regular schedule to bring you additional content related to the war in Israel and Gaza. This conversation with Yael …

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 117: Fungi Grow, balance poetry, naturalistic STEM and entertainment 3:38

2M ago3:38

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Fungi Grow sounds like a rallying cry for a dude to get larger in the garden. In reality, it’s a STEM-based poetry book that melds lyricism, nature and entertainment.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 116: How It Happened! Gum, infectious non-fiction for ages 8-12 3:02

2M ago3:02

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How It Happened! Gum is an infectious, hard-to-put-down non-fiction that sucks in ages 8-12 who think that they don’t like to read.

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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Am Yisrael Chai: Tammar Stein 14:26

2M ago14:26

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/am-yisrael-chai-tammar-stein.html On October 7, 2023, the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, the terrorist group Hamas launched a brutal attack against Israel, murdering and kidnapping civilians young and old as well as striking military targets on multiple fronts. At the time of writing, Is…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 115: Investigators: All Tide Up, the seventh in the series that shows no signs of age 4:00

2M ago4:00

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Investigators: All Tide Up is the seventh entry into this all-age graphic novel series that continues to deliver laughs and puns aplenty.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 114: Meet the Megafauna!, massive gatefolds with big critters 3:17

2M ago3:17

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Meet the Megafauna! uses great art and gatefolds to remind elementary ages that big creatures are cool, they don’t have to be dinosaurs and can have relatives among us today.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 113: Kin: Rooted in Hope, novel in verse poetry that’s more than the sum of its parts 4:27

2M ago4:27

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Kin: Rooted in Hope is poetry, a novel in verse experience that has non-fiction roots on various aspects of the human toll of slavery in America.

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Coaching KidLit

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Episode 22: Writing Speculative Fiction with Guest Sara Gentry 31:05

2M ago31:05

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In this special episode, Christy takes a break while Sharon geeks out with guest Sara Gentry on speculative fiction: defining this expansive genre, exploring its allure for young readers seeking escapism, touching upon Steampunk's charm, emphasizing nuanced character development while addressing societal issues, and cautioning against didacticism a…

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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E Train Talks 31:59

2M ago31:59

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/10/e-train-talks.html E Train is the powerhouse 12-year-old behind the podcast, YouTube channel, and website E Train Talks, and he's recently formed his own nonprofit. This Jewish tween is a remarkable literacy advocate who's doing so much good in the world. TRANSCRIPT LEARN MORE: E Train Talks: Web…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 112: Ten-Word Tiny Tales to Inspire and Unsettle is curiously amazing 3:49

2M ago3:49

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Ten-Word Tiny Tales: To Inspire and Unsettle is a children’s book that lays kindling at the base of imagination for any age.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 111: Infested is age-appropriate horror for the reluctant teen reader soul 2:56

2M ago2:56

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Infested is the teen horror book that will make reluctant readers jump into the book pool and declare that everything is fine, with millions of roaches.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 110: 100 Disasters That Shaped World History, rabbit hole info for middle school 3:37

3M ago3:37

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100 Disasters That Shaped World History provides a surprisingly detailed look at natural and man-made disasters that changed the world.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 109: Molly and the Mutants lays glorious 80’s waste to the sophomore curse 2:55

3M ago2:55

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Molly and the Mutants is the second in the Far Flung Falls book series and cements itself as a go-to destination for mglit leisure reading.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 108: The Girl Who Heard the Music, a tale of two stories that needed to be halved 3:05

3M ago3:05

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The Girl Who Heard the Music is a well-meaning non-fiction book with one story thread too many.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 107: The Big Fat High School Algebra 1 Workbook, a go-to resource for higher grades 4:06

3M ago4:06

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The Big Fat High School Algebra 1 Workbook is an interactive, step-by-step look at how to master this math discipline for those that need help or really want to excel.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 106: Eerie Tales from the School of Screams, a brilliant macabre all-age graphic novel 3:47

3M ago3:47

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Eerie Tales from the School of Screams is an all-age graphic novel that doubles as all-age horror. It’s scary, whilst maintaining humor, heart and creativity.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 105: How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?, armchair travel nuggets for elementary 4:15

3M ago4:15

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How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?, a non-fiction travelogue for elementary ages that deals in extremes to the enjoyment of ages 8 and up

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Coaching KidLit

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Episode 21: Using Other People’s Words 31:00

3M ago31:00

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Sharon and Christy discuss the creative possibilities and potential pitfalls of using other authors' words in your book through epigraphs and quotes. They share thoughts on: Navigating permissions for quoting lyrics, poems, and book passages When short quotes may fall under fair use Crafting fictional quotes and sources to fit your story Using epig…

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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Two New Years 44:09

3M ago44:09

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/09/two-new-years.html Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah (which begins this year on September 15, 2023), is celebrated by Jewish folks each fall. The Lunar New Year (which will be celebrated next on February 10, 2024) is celebrated by Asian folks each spring. In the picture book Two New Years, Richard Ho…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 104: A Dollar’s Grand Dream, a fun money allegory that works on two levels 3:01

3M ago3:01

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A Dollar’s Grand Dream is an illustrated book that brings the silly but also cashes in on humor, a great story, and our natural curiosity about money.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 103: All Talk, a visceral graphic novel on gang culture and being a ‘good kid’ who dies too young. 3:51

3M ago3:51

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All Talk is a graphic novel for high school ages that unflinchingly looks at gangs, acting tough and the results that follow. The art will compel you to read it more than once.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 102: Are You Gonna Eat That?, minimalist cartooning at its best 3:35

4M ago3:35

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Are You Gonna Eat That? is a collection of the They Can Talk Comics by Jimmy Craig. It’s absurd, minimalist and possibly the funniest comic strip you’ll read today.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 101: Barb and the Battle for Bailiwick nails the audience and all-age graphic novel vibe 3:06

4M ago3:06

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Barb and the Battle for Bailiwick, the third book in this all-age graphic novel series, is the action and humor antidote for (reluctant) readers to avoid a bad time.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 100: In the Tunnel, realistic fiction that breathes life into mglit 3:55

4M ago3:55

3:55

In the Tunnel slow boils its way into your awareness with a realistic fiction story about family, war, oppression, and the will to survive.

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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Friends for Levine Querido Online Auction 9:26

4M ago9:26

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/friends-for-lq-auction.html We're squeezing in an extra episode this month to let you know about a special project inspired by our July 2023 interview with Arthur Levine of Levine Querido! After hearing the July interview, listeners Liza Wiemer and Debbi Lakrtiz were inspired to address the chall…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 99: Bitsy Bat, School Star is a two-tiered entertainingly illustrated book 3:46

4M ago3:46

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Bitsy Bat, School Star is an illustrated book that serves as reassuring literary comfort food, but also as a very sublime autism primer.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 98: Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence, silly + science to reel in reluctant readers 3:17

4M ago3:17

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Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence is non-fiction illustrated book that adds elements of silly without watering down the power of her real life.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 97: The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves 2: S.O.S, is story strong mglit 3:39

4M ago3:39

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The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves 2: S.O.S. is story-centric mglit that readers can jump into this sophomore entry and still be comfortable.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 96: Misfit Mansion, an all-age graphic novel with just enough bite 2:55

4M ago2:55

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Misfit Mansion does resemble some graphic novels that didn’t measure up, but this one has enough variety to make it fun for girls aged eight and up.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 95: O is for Ossicone, an alphabet board book to plant smart STEM seeds 2:55

4M ago2:55

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O is for Ossicone: A Surprising Animal Alphabet is the smartest, most enjoyable A, B, C board book that your kids have seen in a long time.

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Coaching KidLit

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Episode 20: KidLit 101 with Guests Cheryl Malone and Victoria J. Coe 46:53

4M ago46:53

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Christy and Sharon talked with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Malone, co-authors of Writing KidLit 101: A Self-Guided Course. Key Topics Discussed: Backgrounds and journeys of the guests as KidLit writers Importance of reading current children's books as mentor texts Differences between genre vs category in KidLit Craft elements like perspective vs poi…

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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The Jake Show 44:42

4M ago44:42

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-jake-show.html in Joshua S. Levy's middle grade novel, The Jake Show, TV-obsessed Jake sees life in terms of shows. His parents divorce is like his favorite show getting cancelled, and now he's stuck playing two roles, Yaakov for his religious mother and Jacob for his secular father. Jake has…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 94: Tangle-Knot, madcap silliness that gets kids laughing and self-discovering 2:45

4M ago2:45

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Tangle-Knot is an illustrated book that’s full of big, silly laughs about a girl whose hair is so unkempt that a bird comes to live in it, but it also teaches something.

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KidLit Classics

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Allison Tait talks Callie's Castle, KidLit Classics Podcast S2 Episode 16 51:16

4M ago51:16

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About this episode’s KidLit Classic: Callie's Castle, by NZ-Aussie kidlit legend Ruth Park, was published in1974, the first book about Callie Cameron, her family, their big old house, and the perils of growing up. Children's author, podcaster and kidlit specialist Allison Tait discusses how Callie was a character she instantly connected with, and h…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 93: 10 Cats, a counting book that uses logic, simplicity, humor....and cats 2:08

4M ago2:08

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10 Cats is a counting book that asks pre-k or K kids to use logic, observation, humor, a cat, and nine kittens to add up to something fun.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 92: Once Upon Another Time: Happily Ever After sticks the finale 3:04

5M ago3:04

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Happily Ever After, the third and final book in the Once Upon Another Time series, pokes, dances and has fun with expectations of fairy tale tropes.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 91: Batter Up, Charlie Brown!, a Peanuts graphic novel with 6 new stories and some classic hits 3:42

5M ago3:42

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Batter Up, Charlie Brown! is a Peanuts graphic novel that collects six new stories, some classic Sunday strips and reminds ages eight and up why it’s one of the best.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 90: Oppenheimer sits alongside the best films ever made 8:11

5M ago8:11

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Oppenheimer is a massive 3-hour movie that introduces a man who you probably don’t know, tells you why you should care and has parallels to today’s times. We took our 13YO to the film, he wants to work in the nuclear field and here are his thoughts on it.

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books

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Episode 89: The Town With No Mirrors oozes realistic fiction for mglit fans 2:10

5M ago2:10

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The Town With No Mirrors is reluctant realistic fiction for mglit readers who like their plausible stories paired with mystery.

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Coaching KidLit

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Episode 19: Scene vs Summary: Balancing Showing and Telling 38:22

5M ago38:22

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In this episode, Christy and Sharon discuss the balance between showing and telling in writing. They emphasize the importance of understanding the purpose of each scene and using scene and summary to efficiently convey information to the reader. They also highlight the significance of grounding the reader in each scene and using dialogue and settin…

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The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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Levine Querido and the 100K Books Challenge 33:51

5M ago33:51

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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/07/levine-querido-and-100k-books-challenge.html Levine Querido is an independent publishing house founded by legendary editor Arthur Levine. He left his own imprint, Arthur A. Levine Books at Scholastic after 23 years, and he started Levine Querido in 2019 to showcase gorgeous diverse books by creat…

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Daddy Mojo-kidlit, children's books and comic books