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Mini Bonus Episode!

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During the recording of our For the Love of Books and More episode, Lauren ran into some technical difficulties. Her computer crashed several times. Even though Lauren was gone for a few minutes, Leah and Mandy kept talking. This bonus episode is their conversation in Lauren’s absence. Enjoy!

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For the Love of Books and More

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In this episode we share what we have been reading and so much more! This one is extra long, so you can enjoy it over the course of a few days if you want! Listen in as we share books we have read, tv shows and movies we are loving, music and podcasts we are listening to, and even some video games and board games we have been enjoying! All content mentioned in the episode is listed below! (Episode recorded on January 20, 2023)

Books

The Dream Keeper Saga: The Dragon and the Stone by Kathryn Butler

Have I Told You This Already? Stories I Don’t Want to Forget to Remember by Lauren Graham

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

A Kind of Paradise by Amy Rebecca Tan

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

Fairy Tale by Stephen King

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis

The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen

Television and Movies

Star Trek: The Next Generation available on Paramount Plus

Obi-Wan Kenobi available on Disney +

Andor available on Disney+

Willow available on Disney+

Slumberland available on Netflix

A Man Called Otto in theaters

Abbott Elementary – Wednesdays on ABC or stream on Hulu

Home Economics – Wednesdays on ABC or stream on Hulu

The Chosen on Angel Studios or The Chosen app

Miss Scarlet and the Duke available on PBS

Extraordinary Attorney Woo available on Netflix

For the People available on Hulu

Music and Podcasts

Taylor Swift – Lauren’s Spotify Playlist “T Swift Nap”

What Should I Read Next? Podcast with Anne Bogel

Annie’s Mini BFF Podcast

Let’s Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs

Rebel Force Radio

I Am All In with Scott Patterson

Here’s Where It Gets Interesting with Sharon McMahon

Games

Disney’s Dreamlight Valley

We Happy Few by Compulsion Games

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game by Magpie Games

Disney Villainous Strategy Board Game

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Episode Available to stream on Monday, January 30, 2023

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Leah Clapp – https://www.instagram.com/readheadedreader/

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Episode 8: Bridge to Terabithia

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36: Jacob Have I Loved

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1981 Newbery Medal Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson. Our discussion does get into some slightly mature themes (coming of age/sexual awakening), so use your own judgement if you are listening while little ears are present. We hope you enjoy this discussion of Katherine Paterson’s second Newbery Medal winning book! (Age recommendation for this book: 13 and up)

Links related to this episode:

Katherine Paterson’s Website

Katherine Paterson on Jacob Have I Loved (minute 3:58 of this video)

The Newbery/Printz Companion

Extend your reading experience:

Crabbing for Kids (Video)

Commercial Crabbing(Video)

Restoring the Chesapeake Watershed (Video)

What is a Watershed? (Video)

Where is Your Watershed? (Video)

Appalachian Mountains (Britannica Kids)

Read-a-likes:

The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson

Raymie Nightingale Trio by Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

Lauren’s Pick for our next book:

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

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Out of the Pocket by Kirk Herbstreit

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For the Love of Books 2021

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Join Team Friendship as we share some of our favorite reads of 2021!

The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis

The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis

Securely Attached by Mike and Kristen Berry

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

American Royals by Katharine McGee

Majesty by Katharine McGee

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis

The Sea in Winter by Christine Day

Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia L. Smith

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

Lovely War by Julie Berry

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi

Ben Hatke –

Nobody Likes a Goblin

Mighty Jack

Zita the Spacegirl

Julia’s House for Lost Creatures

Julia’s House Moves On

Julia’s House Goes Home

The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo, Illustrations by Sophie Blackall

Christmas by Accident by Camron Wright

Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed, Illustrations by Anoosha Syed

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

Reading Middle Grade – The 16 Best Native American Middle Grade and YA Books

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Sharon’s Newbery Acceptance Speech

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35: Walk Two Moons

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. If you haven’t read this book and want to avoid spoilers, we suggest you read the book before listening to this episode. There are several plot twists in the story and we were here for it! We hope you will take us along with you as you run errands, fold laundry, or go for a walk! (Age recommendation for this book: 12 and up)

Links related to this episode:

About Sharon Creech

The Newbery/Printz Companion

Suggested Activities Related to this Book:

Journaling

Commonplace Book

Practice “walking in someone else’s moccasins.” (Seeing things from someone else’s perspective)

Go on a Road Trip!

Read-a-likes:

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

The Raymie Nightingale Trio by Kate DiCamillo

The Line Tender by Kate Allen

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

Middle Grade Books by Native American Authors

Adult Read-a-likes:

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Leah’s Pick for Our Next Book:

Jacob Have I loved by Katherine Paterson

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Our personal contact info:

Leah Clapp – https://www.instagram.com/readheadedreader/

Mandalay Parkman – https://www.instagram.com/mandymalayfauxreader/

Lauren Keen – https://www.instagram.com/jedireader1138/

And look for each of us on Goodreads!

The Newbery/Printz Companion

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34: Secret of the Andes

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal, Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark. Our conversation takes us to many topics including the salt pits of Peru, behind the scenes of The Emperor’s New Groove, and Charlotte’s Web. Whether you are in the car, at home, or out for a jog, we hope you will take us along with you!

Links Related to this Episode:

Secret of the Andes

About Ann Nolan Clark

Behind the Scenes of The Emperor’s New Groove

The Incredible Salt Ponds of Peru

Waffles + Mochi Netflix

Coca Leaves

Quipu

Videos and Activities Related to this Book:

Make a pan flute out of straws – Straw Pan Flute Craft

Cardboard Weaving –

Buggy and Buddy

Whirls and Twirls Around the World

Big Learning

Draw an alpaca – How to Draw an Alpaca

Videos –

Guide to Machu Picchu for Children

The Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire

Animals Facts: Llama

Virtual Field Trip: Amazon Rainforest

If you enjoyed Secret of the Andes, you might enjoy these books as well:

Books about Peru and Inca Culture:

Mandy’s Pick for Our Next Book:

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

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About Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

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33: Sarah, Plain and Tall

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1986 Newbery Medal, Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.

About Patricia MacLachlan

Themes and Lessons to Discuss with Children:

Loss
Fear of abandonment
Community
Formal letter writing
Geography – Maine and the sea
Geography – Prairies
Farm life/Farm animals
Weather – Squalls
Seashells and ocean animals
Science – erosion
Drawing with pencils and colored pencils
Charcoal drawing

If you enjoyed Sarah, Plain and Tall, you might enjoy these books as well:

Sarah, Plain and Tall Series:
The Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Caddie Woodlawn by Carole Ryrie Brink (Listen to Reading the Newberys Episode 12!)
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor (Listen to Reading the Newberys Episode 27!)
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson

32: Miss Hickory

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. This book is filled with fun characters, nature, and a little bit of magic. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along to our conversation as you run errands, clean your house, or whenever you like to listen to podcasts!

Themes and Ideas to Discuss with Children:

Pride
Service
Compassion and empathy
Science: Tree Grafting, Seasons, Animal Behaviors, Animals that help disperse seeds
Geography: New Hampshire

How to make your own Miss Hickory:

Nature Weaving Ideas:

The Chaos and the Clutter

Rocket City Mom

Lithography:

Introduction to Lithography – Khan Academy

Simple Lithographic Printing (Video)

If you enjoyed Miss Hickory, you might enjoy these books as well:

Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Seasons, and Spirit by Hannah Anderson

The Doll’s House by Rumer Godden

The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

Goldie the Dollmaker by M.B. Goffstein

Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel

Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne

Newbery Honor Books from 1947:

The Wonderful Year by Nancy Barnes

Big Tree by Conrad Buff and Mary Buff

The Avion my Uncle Flew by Cyrus Fisher

The Hidden Treasure of Glaston by Eleanore M. Jewett

The Heavenly Tenants by William Maxwell

Leah’s Pick for Our Next Book:

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

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Louis Sachar Wikipedia Page

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31: Holes

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1999 Newbery Medal: Holes by Louis Sachar! This year has been rough for our podcast, but we are glad that we were able to get in one Newbery book discussion before the end of 2020! Grab some Christmas cookies and a mug of cocoa and listen in to our discussion!

Links related to this episode:

Louis Sachar Website

Our Next Book – Mandy’s Pick

Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

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Leah Clapp – https://www.instagram.com/readheadedreader/

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Lauren Keen – https://www.instagram.com/jedireader1138/

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For the Love of Books Season 2-Episode 2

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In our second episode of For the Love of Books Season 2, we each share three books we have read in the past few months. One of us has gone through some big life changes since our last recording, so it was fun to catch up and hear about her exciting news! Grab a muffin and a cup of tea and listen in to our bookish conversation!

Books We Have Read (7:35)

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (7:45)

Unbelievable by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong (10:48)

Pax by Sarah Pennypacker, Illustrations by Jon Klassen (15:37)

Spy the Lie: Three Former CIA Officers Share Their Secrets to Uncloaking Deception by Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, and Susan Carnicero with Don Tennant (22:05)

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen (29:22)

The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay (34:04)

Tweet Cute by Emma Lorde (40:49)

Legendary (Caraval #2) by Stephanie Garber (45:50)

You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood by Aimee Reid, illustrations by Matt Phelan (47:30)

Books We Are Currently Reading (55:13)

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson (55:19)

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller (57:10)

Awaking Wonder: Opening Your Child’s Heart to the Beauty of Learning by Sally Clarkson (57:35)

A Man Called Ove by Frekrik Backman (58:57)

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers #4) by Karina Yan Glaser (59:29)

Other Book References Made During this Episode

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Island Boy by Barbara Cooney

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Moana and the Ocean by Heather Knowles, illustrations by Annette Marnat

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You’ve Got Mail Commentary

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Who’s up for a movie night?! In the midst of all the craziness, we wanted to do something fun. We ladies here at Team Friendship love the movie You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, so we decided to do a commentary! Grab a snack and your favorite beverage! Feel free to listen to our commentary as you watch the movie, or you can also simply listen to us comment on the movie!

*If you do not own a copy of You’ve Got Mail, you can rent it for $3.99 from Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play Movies, iTunes, or Vudu!

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ALA Youth Media Award Winners 2020

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For the Love of Books Season 2 Episode 1

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For the Love of Books is back! In this first episode of season 2, we catch up with each other and discuss all things books and entertainment! We received some listener feedback, and it was fun hearing about what everyone has been up to! Our discussion ranges from the 2020 ALA Youth Media Awards to books we have been reading to TV series we have been watching! And, of course, we discuss the new Little Women film! We hope you enjoy this episode all about our love of books and more!

ALA Youth Media Awards (1:38)

New Kid by Jerry Craft

El Deafo by Cece Bell

The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; Illustrations by Kadir Nelson

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o; Illustrations by Vashti Harrison

Special Episode 11: Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes

Books We Have Been Reading (12:29)

The Dutch House by Anne Patchett; Performed by Tom Hanks

The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn B. Purvis

Epic Bike Rides of the Americas by Lonely Planet

The Girl Who Reads on the Métro by Christine Féret-Fleury

I am C-3PO: The Inside Story by Anthony Daniels

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy and Kathy Keller

Gospel in Life Podcast by Tim Keller: Marriage as Ministry Power

Gospel in Life Podcast by Tim Keller: Cultivating a Healthy Marriage

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Adventures with Waffles by Maria Parr

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmer

A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmer

Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking Through Suffering Together by Kara Tippets and Jill Lynn Buteyn

Children’s Books We Are Loving (50:21)

Winter Days in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder; Renaee Graef

A Little Prairie House by Laura Ingalls Wilder; Renaee Graef

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson; Illustrations by Jane Chapman

Bear’s Loose Tooth by Karma Wilson; Illustrations by Jane Chapman

The Berenstain Bears Books by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Noah and the Very Big Boat by Tim Thornborough; Illustrated by Jennifer Davison

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis

Hello, Ninja by N.D. Wilson; Illustrations by Forrest Dickison

Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo and Salina Yoon

Big Snow by Jonathan Bean

This Is My Home, This Is My School by Jonathan Bean

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Rafael Lôpez

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Television Shows We’ve Been Watching (1:04:08)

Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: Rebels

The West Wing

Madam Secretary

Movies We Have Been Loving (1:30:00)

Little Women 2019 Film Review (SPOILER ALERT if you have not seen the movie) (1:36:25)

20: Invincible Louisa

Listener Feedback (1:53:14)

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

Long Bright River by Liz Moore

The Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

Someday, Someday Maybe by Lauren Graham

The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich

Polly and Buster Series by Sally Rippin

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

Star Wars: Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston

Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman

Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

The Watchmen of Port Fayt by Conrad Mason

Titan Base (Resisters Book 3) by Eric S. Nylund

Operation Inferno (Resisters Book 4) by Eric S. Nylund

Quinny & Hopper by Adriana Brad Schanen; Illustrations by Greg Swearingen

The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken with Greg Lewis

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

Flyboys by James Bradley

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Mercy Watson Series by Kate DiCamillo; Illustrations by Chris Van Dusen

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Rescuers by Margery Sharp; Illustrations by Garth Williams

Other book references made during this episode:

The Outsider by Stephen King

The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta

Locke & Key Comic Book Series by Joe Hill; Illustrations by Gabriel Rodriguez

Virgin River by Robyn Carr

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made by Stephen Pastis

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Illustrated by Jemima Catlin

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs

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The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers

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2019 Year in Review

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As we draw near to the end of 2019, we reflect on this past year of reading. From favorite books to reading goals to bookish items on our Christmas lists, we cover a lot of ground! Special thanks to everyone who commented or wrote us a message. We love our listeners, and it was so much fun to include you all in this episode! Grab some Peanut Butter M&M’s and a cup of tea and listen in to our 2019 Year in Review!

Favorite Books of 2019 (2:50)

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

Educated by Tara Westover

The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles, Book 1) by John Flanagan

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

The Train to Impossible Places by P.G. Bell

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottleib

Side by Side by Edward T. Welch

The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

The Cuckoo’s Calling (A Cormoran Strike Novel) by Robert Gailbraith

The Power by Naomi Alderman

Circe by Madeline Miller

In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

Least Favorite Books of 2019 (21:29)

Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

The Gone Dead by Chanelle Benz

The Train to Impossible Places by P.G. Bell

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Favorite Newbery Book of 2019 (29:25)

Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina

Roll of Thunder, Hear by Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

Least Favorite Newbery Book of 2019 (32:24)

The Grey King by Susan Cooper

The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P. Kelly

How Close Are You to Meeting Your 2019 Reading Goal? (38:19)

What Books or Bookish Items Are on Your Christmas Wishlist? (47:16)

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD

8 Great Smarts by Kathy Koch, PhD and John Stonestreet (Kathy Koch’s last name is pronounced “cook” not “coe” as Lauren says it in the episode)

The Raymie Nightingale Three-Book Collection by Kate DiCamillo

The Great Brain Robbery by P.G. Bell

His Dark Materials 3-Book Set by Philip Pullman

The Chronicles of Narnia (Barnes and Noble Collectible Edition) by C.S. Lewis

The Jane Austen Collection (Macmillan Collector’s Library)

Book Bands

Help Books of Wonder Relocate Auction

Was there anything different about you reading life this year? (1:01:06)

Ask Us Anything! (1:07:53)

Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina

A Newbery Christmas edited by Charles G. Waugh

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess

The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers

The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg

Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner and Mark Buehner

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

All Is Well by Frank Peretti

The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp

Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo

Episode 7: The Tale of Despereaux

Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Other Books mentioned in this episode:

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois

Our Next Book (1:24:23)

Holes by Louis Sachar

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The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

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30: Merci Suárez Changes Gears

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina! We also share some book news and listener feedback! So grab a cup of tea and get cozy as you listen to our discussion of this heartwarming book!

Book News (1:23)

The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile

Beverly, Right Here by Kate DiCamillo

Raymie Nightingale Three-Book Collection (October 22)

Quiz! Are You a Raymie, a Louisiana, or a Beverly?

Just in Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson

The Queen Bee and Me by Gillian McDunn (March 2020)

Friend or Fiction by Abby Cooper

Charlotte’s Web audio book coming October 29, 2019!

Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum by Dr. Seuss and Andrew Joyner

Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival

The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue by Karina Yan Glaser

Anderson’s Bookshop

National Novel Writing Month!

Social Media Questions (21:23)

If you could meet any living author in person, who would it be?

What do you do if you come across a word you don’t know while you’re reading? Do you look it up or just carry on?

Book Discussion (26:10)

Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina

Meg Medina Wiki

https://megmedina.com/

http://theauthorvillage.com/presenters/meg-medina/

Hispanic Heritage Month

2019 Newbery Honor Books (45:03)

The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr

Our Next book! (45:48)

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The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro

Intro Music: “Feeling Good” by Royalty Free Copyright Music

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For the Love of Books Episode 3

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Nutrition, suspense, adult fiction, memoir, mystery, young adult, historical fiction, non-fiction, rom-com, and of course, middle-grade fiction! It’s all in this episode of For the Love of Books! Grab a cup of tea and some chocolate-covered berries and listen in to this episode where we share some book love from our favorite summer reads!

Listeners’ Favorite Summer Reads (1:18)

Where the Wind Leads by Vinh Chung with Tim Downs

Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo

Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

The River by Peter Heller

The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

Team Friendships’ Favorite Summer Reads (4:35)

It Starts with Food by Dallas Hartwig and Melissa Hartwig

My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

The Line Tender by Kate Allen

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones and the Six Audiobook

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Instant Mom by Nia Vardalos

Instant Mom Audiobook

Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly

Lost Roses Audiobook

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Serial Reader App

Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunn

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Audiobook

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron

The Most of Nora Ephron by Nora Ephron

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner

Look! I Wrote a Book (And You Can Too!) by Salley Lloyd-Jones

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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

29: A Year Down Yonder

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In this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 2001 Newbery Medal, A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck! We also share book news and listener feedback. Grab a glass of lemonade and some chocolate covered blueberries and listen in to this episode!

Book News (1:22)

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made book series by Stephan Pastis

Stargirl Series

Stargirl book series by Jerri Spinelli

Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Volume 1 by Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare, and Natacha Bustos

Karina Yan Glaser Book Tour!

The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue by Karina Yan Glaser

Find Karina Yan Glaser on Instagram @karinaisreadingandwriting

Social Media Question (8:58)

What was the last book you recommended to someone?

The Line Tender by Kate Allen

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD

Book Discussion (13:26)

A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

Richard Peck Biography

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

2001 Newbery Honor Books (44:57)

Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos

Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Our Next book (48:15)

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