Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about excellent children’s literature in verse, alongside a conversation with the wonderful Charles Waters, the co-author of Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Charles Waters Recommendations Crossover by Kwame Alexander  The Land of the Cranes by Aida Salzaar You Can Fly by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford  Garvey’s Choice by Nikki Grimes  Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes (Young Adult)  Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry  Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia Mccall (Young Adult) Books Discussed Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Zby Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Starfish by Lisa Fipps What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? Poems for When a Person Needs a Poem by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Lee White The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lai  One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes  The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Shane W. Evans Other Words for Home by Jasmine WargaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about excellent children’s literature in verse, alongside a conversation with the wonderful Charles Waters, the co-author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/151240442X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=151240442X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship</a>. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Charles Waters Recommendations <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544935209/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544935209" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crossover</a> by Kwame Alexander  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338343807/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338343807" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Land of the Cranes</a> by Aida Salzaar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481449397/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481449397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Can Fly </a>by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1629797405/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1629797405" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garvey’s Choice </a>by Nikki Grimes  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425289761/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0425289761" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bronx Masquerade</a> by Nikki Grimes (Young Adult)  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250144019/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250144019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forget Me Not </a>by Ellie Terry  Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia Mccall (Young Adult) Books Discussed <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541557751/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1541557751" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z</a> by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452141215/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452141215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors</a> by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984814508/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1984814508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starfish</a> by Lisa Fipps <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481423568/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481423568" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? Poems for When a Person Needs a Poem </a>by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Lee White <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1368025625/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1368025625" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Magical Yet</a> by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061962791/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0061962791" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Out and Back Again</a> by Thanhhà Lai  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681196026/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1681196026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance</a> by Nikki Grimes  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316247820/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316247820" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Red Pencil</a> by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Shane W. Evans <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062747819/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062747819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other Words for Home</a> by Jasmine WargaSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Children's Books In Verse

Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about Asian American femme authors, in conversation with the wonderful Kelly Yang, author of Front Desk and Parachutes. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Books Mentioned Any Day With You by Mae Respicio Insurrecto by Gina Apostol – adult recommendation Stargazing by Jen Wang Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Estrada Kelly Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together by Andrea Tsurumi Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us by Analiza Quiroz Wolf, illustrated by Tuire Suirainen Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist, written by Julie Leung  From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom, illustrated by Kai Yun Ching You can find Nicole on Twitter @ittybittyNY You can find Nusrah on Twitter @JavedNusrah Until next time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about Asian American femme authors, in conversation with the wonderful Kelly Yang, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338157825/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338157825" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338157825/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338157825" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Desk</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062941089/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062941089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062941089/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062941089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parachutes</a>. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! Books Mentioned <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525707573/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525707573" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Any Day With You</a> by Mae Respicio <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641290927/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1641290927" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insurrecto</a> by Gina Apostol – adult recommendation <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/125018388X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=125018388X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stargazing</a> by Jen Wang <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062915622/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062915622" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eyes That Kiss in the Corners</a> by Joanna Ho <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/132878150X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=132878150X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Lotus</a> by Linda Sue Park <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062747282/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062747282" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lalani of the Distant Sea</a> by Erin Estrada Kelly <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544959000/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544959000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together</a> by Andrea Tsurumi <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1073718182/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1073718182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us</a> by Analiza Quiroz Wolf, illustrated by Tuire Suirainen <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524771872/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524771872" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist,</a> written by Julie Leung <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155152709X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=155152709X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155152709X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=155152709X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea</a> by Kai Cheng Thom, illustrated by Kai Yun Ching You can find Nicole on Twitter @ittybittyNY You can find Nusrah on Twitter @JavedNusrah Until next time!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Books by Asian American Femme Authors

This week Nicole and Nusrah are back to talk about some excellent middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Resources to curate more middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads https://lgbtqreads.com/middle-grade/ https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2021/03/2021-lambda-literary-award-finalists Books Mentioned The Strangeworlds Travel Agency* by LD Lapinski The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo Spin with Me by Ami Polonsky The Moon Within by Aida Salazar Both Can Be True by Jules Machias Zenobia July by Lisa Bunker King and The Dragonflies by Kacen Callendar I am Jazz* by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings Who Are You? The Kids’ Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee Don’t forget to check out some excellent lists over at Book Riot that mention more reads to help you start a conversation about gender identity. Titles with an asterisk (*) denote an own-voices author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicole and Nusrah are back to talk about some excellent middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! Resources to curate more middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads <a href="https://lgbtqreads.com/middle-grade/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lgbtqreads.com/middle-grade/</a> <a href="https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2021/03/2021-lambda-literary-award-finalists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2021/03/2021-lambda-literary-award-finalists</a> Books Mentioned <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1510105948/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1510105948" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strangeworlds Travel Agency</a>* by LD Lapinski <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/133808951X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=133808951X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Witch Boy</a> by Molly Ostertag <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316458619/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316458619" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ana on the Edge</a> by A.J. Sass <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338561596/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338561596" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cattywampus</a> by Ash Van Otterloo <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374313504/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0374313504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spin with Me</a> by Ami Polonsky <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338283383/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338283383" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moon Within</a> by Aida Salazar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0063053896/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0063053896" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Both Can Be True</a> by Jules Machias <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451479408/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0451479408" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zenobia July</a> by Lisa Bunker <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338129333/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338129333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">King and The Dragonflies</a> by Kacen Callendar <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0803741073/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0803741073" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I am Jazz</a>* by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785927280/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1785927280" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Are You? The Kids’ Guide to Gender Identity</a> by Brook Pessin-Whedbee Don’t forget to check out some excellent lists over at Book Riot that mention more reads to help you start a conversation about <a href="https://bookriot.com/childrens-books-about-gender-identity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gender identity</a>. Titles with an asterisk (*) denote an own-voices author.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Middle Grade Books with Non-Binary and Trans Leads

Honor

Nicole and Nusrah discuss empowering board books in honor of Women’s History Month! For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Resources for curating an inclusive selection Vilissa Thompson, Social Worker, Writer, Disability activist compiled this Black Women’s syllabus compilation. Little Feminist Bookclub is a great resource for intersectional, feminist children’s literature. Non-Board Books Discussed Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousufzai, illustrated by Kerascoët Board Books Discussed honoring Womens’ history month Dream Big Little One written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison Baby Young Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins Hats of Faith by Media Cohan, illustrated by Sarah Walsh ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be?: Girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z by Sugar Snap Studio (Author), Jessie Ford (Author) Baby Feminists Board book by Libby Babbott-Klein , illustrated by Jessica Walker The Life of / La vida de Dolores by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by Citlali Reyes A is for Activist written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara Lady Legends Alphabet written and illustrated by Beck Feiner  Little Feminist Board Book Set from Mudpuppy and illustrated Lydia Ortiz I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont  and illustrated by David Catrow Happy Hair written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe If you have a story idea, reach out to us on social media using hashtag #kidlitthesedays or email us at KidlitTheseDays@bookriot.com. We would love to hear what you’re thinking about and what you would like to hear on the show.  You can find Nicole on Twitter @ittybittyNY You can find Nusrah on Twitter @JavedNusrah Until next time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Nusrah discuss empowering board books in honor of Women’s History Month! For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Resources for curating an inclusive selection Vilissa Thompson, Social Worker, Writer, Disability activist compiled this <a href="http://www.rampyourvoice.com/black-disabled-woman-syllabus-compilation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Women’s syllabus compilation</a>. <a href="https://littlefeminist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Feminist Bookclub </a>is a great resource for intersectional, feminist children’s literature. Non-Board Books Discussed <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316319570/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316319570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malala’s Magic Pencil </a>by Malala Yousufzai, illustrated by Kerascoët Board Books Discussed honoring Womens’ history month <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316475092/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316475092" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dream Big Little One</a> written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0711261415/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0711261415" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Young Gifted and Black</a> by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452173206/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452173206" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hats of Faith </a>by Media Cohan, illustrated by Sarah Walsh <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1633226247/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1633226247" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be?: Girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z </a>by Sugar Snap Studio (Author), Jessie Ford (Author) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451480104/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0451480104" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Feminists Board book</a> by Libby Babbott-Klein , illustrated by Jessica Walker <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1947971581/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1947971581" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life of / La vida de Dolores</a> by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by Citlali Reyes <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609805399/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1609805399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A is for Activist</a> written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0648261603/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0648261603" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Legends Alphabet </a>written and illustrated by Beck Feiner <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735353816/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0735353816" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Feminist Board Book Set</a> from Mudpuppy and illustrated Lydia Ortiz <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152020136/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0152020136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Like Myself</a> by Karen Beaumont  and illustrated by David Catrow <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984895540/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1984895540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Hair</a> written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe If you have a story idea, reach out to us on social media using hashtag #kidlitthesedays or email us at KidlitTheseDays@bookriot.com. We would love to hear what you’re thinking about and what you would like to hear on the show.  You can find Nicole on Twitter @ittybittyNY You can find Nusrah on Twitter @JavedNusrah Until next time!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Empowering Reads In Honor Of Women's History Month

Nicole and guest Jenn Northington discuss the results of the 2021 Rainbow List, fantasy chapter books, and hear from BB Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Relevant Links The ALA’s 2021 Rainbow List BB Alston Books Discussed Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Storm Runner by JC Cervantes (cw: ableism) The Serpent’s Secret (KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND) by Sayantali Dasgupta Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Dragon Egg Princess by Ellen Oh Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee Root Magic by Eden Royce Blackblood by Phu Vuong Rick Riordan PresentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and guest Jenn Northington discuss the results of the 2021 Rainbow List, fantasy chapter books, and hear from BB Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! Relevant Links <a href="https://glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks/archives/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The ALA’s 2021 Rainbow List</a> <a href="https://www.bbalston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BB Alston</a> Books Discussed <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062975161/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062975161" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amari and the Night Brothers</a> by BB Alston <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161620592X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=161620592X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jumbies</a> by Tracey Baptiste <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1368023568/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1368023568" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aru Shah and the End of Time</a> by Roshani Chokshi <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1368023606/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1368023606" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storm Runner</a> by JC Cervantes (cw: ableism) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338185713/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338185713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Serpent’s Secret</a> (KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND) by Sayantali Dasgupta <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316224855/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316224855" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayou Magic</a> by Jewell Parker Rhodes <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062875795/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062875795" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dragon Egg Princess</a> by Ellen Oh <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1624149243/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1624149243" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forest of Souls</a> by Lori M. Lee <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062899570/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062899570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Root Magic</a> by Eden Royce <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1499811853/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1499811853" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackblood</a> by Phu Vuong <a href="https://rickriordan.com/rick-riordan-presents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rick Riordan Presents</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Changing Face Of Fantasy Chapter Books

Nicole and Matthew discuss the results of the 2021 Youth Media Awards and celebrate some of their favorite books honored by the awards. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. RELEVANT LINKS:   ALA announces 2021 Youth Media Awards (press release)  BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:   All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book)  A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book)  We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade (Randolph Caldecott Medal)  Me &amp; Mama illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera (Caldecott Honor Book) (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book)  Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration by Samara Cole Doyon; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book)  All the Days Past, All the Days to Come by Mildred D. Taylor (Coretta Scott King Book Award, Author) (Children’s Literature Legacy Award)  When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed, narrated by Faysal Ahmed, Barkhad Abdi and a full cast (Odyssey Honor Audiobook)  I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott; illustrated by Sydney Smith (Schneider Family Book Award)  ¡Vamos!: Let’s Go Eat by Raúl the Third (Pura Belpré Award)  Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award)  We Are Little Feminists: Families by Archaa Shrivastav (Stonewall Book Award)  Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Matthew discuss the results of the 2021 Youth Media Awards and celebrate some of their favorite books honored by the awards. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. RELEVANT LINKS: <ul> <li> <a href="https://ala.unikron.com/YMA%20Wrap%20Release%20FINAL%20REVISED.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ALA announces 2021 Youth Media Awards</a> (press release)</li> </ul> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536209457/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1536209457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team</a> by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536204943/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1536204943" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Wish in the Dark</a> by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250203554/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250203554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Water Protectors</a> written by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade (Randolph Caldecott Medal)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534454217/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1534454217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Me &amp; Mama</a> illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera (Caldecott Honor Book) (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0884487970/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0884487970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration</a> by Samara Cole Doyon; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425288080/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0425288080" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Days Past, All the Days to Come</a> by Mildred D. Taylor (Coretta Scott King Book Award, Author) (Children’s Literature Legacy Award)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525553908/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525553908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Stars are Scattered</a> by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed, narrated by Faysal Ahmed, Barkhad Abdi and a full cast (Odyssey Honor Audiobook)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823445593/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0823445593" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Talk Like a River</a> by Jordan Scott; illustrated by Sydney Smith (Schneider Family Book Award)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328557049/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1328557049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">¡Vamos!: Let’s Go Eat</a> by Raúl the Third (Pura Belpré Award)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534441603/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1534441603" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legendborn</a> by Tracy Deonn (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1734182431/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1734182431" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Little Feminists: Families</a> by Archaa Shrivastav (Stonewall Book Award)</li> </ul> Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/matthewwinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MatthewWinner</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ittybittyny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ittybittyny</a>).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Celebrating the 2021 Youth Media Awards

Nicole and Matthew talk about current awareness of the Holocaust among Millenials and Gen Z individuals as well as antisemitic images and language present at the January 6 insurrection event at the Capital in Washington, DC. Joining us is Susan Kusel, synagogue librarian, book buyer for an independent bookstore, and author of The Passover Guest, illustrated by Sean Rubin. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Relevant Links:   United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (website)  We Decoded The Symbols From The Storming Of The Capitol | Beyond The Headlines (Insider News, YouTube) “First- Ever 50-State Survey on Holocaust Knowledge of American Millennials and Gen Z Reveals Shocking Results” (The Claims Conference, website)  Susan Kusel (website)  Sydney Taylor Book Award (Association of Jewish Libraries, website)  BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:   The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape Of Margret And H.A. Rey by Louise Borden and Allan Drummond  Games Of Deception: The True Story Of The First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team At The 1936 Olympics In Hitler’s Germany by Andrew Maraniss  A Light In The Darkness: Janusz Korczak, His Orphans, And The Holocaust by Albert Marrin  Broken Strings by Eric Walters and Kathy Kacer  Louder Than Words by Kathy Kacer  The Assignment by Liza Wiemer  Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Matthew talk about current awareness of the Holocaust among Millenials and Gen Z individuals as well as antisemitic images and language present at the January 6 insurrection event at the Capital in Washington, DC. Joining us is Susan Kusel, synagogue librarian, book buyer for an independent bookstore, and author of The Passover Guest, illustrated by Sean Rubin. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Relevant Links: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ushmm.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United States Holocaust Memorial Museum</a> (website)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blxT61F-Ris" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Decoded The Symbols From The Storming Of The Capitol | Beyond The Headlines</a> (Insider News, YouTube)</li> <li>“<a href="http://www.claimscon.org/millennial-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First- Ever 50-State Survey on Holocaust Knowledge of American Millennials and Gen Z Reveals Shocking Results</a>” (The Claims Conference, website)</li> <li> <a href="http://susankusel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Kusel</a> (website)</li> <li> <a href="https://jewishlibraries.org/Sydney_Taylor_Book_Award" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney Taylor Book Award</a> (Association of Jewish Libraries, website)</li> </ul> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547417462/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0547417462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape Of Margret And H.A. Rey</a> by Louise Borden and Allan Drummond</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525514635/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525514635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games Of Deception: The True Story Of The First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team At The 1936 Olympics In Hitler’s Germany</a> by Andrew Maraniss</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524701203/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524701203" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Light In The Darkness: Janusz Korczak, His Orphans, And The Holocaust</a> by Albert Marrin</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735266263/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0735266263" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broken Strings</a> by Eric Walters and Kathy Kacer</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590523466/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1590523466" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louder Than Words</a> by Kathy Kacer</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593123166/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593123166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Assignment</a> by Liza Wiemer</li> </ul> Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/matthewwinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MatthewWinner</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ittybittyny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ittybittyny</a>).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Remembrance

Nicole and Matthew talk about the books they’re most looking forward to in 2021. Joining us is Sailaja Joshi, CEO and founder of Mango and Marigold Press. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:  Mango and Marigold Press  BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS   Tag Team (El Toro &amp; Friends) by Raúl the Third  Training Day (El Toro &amp; Friends) by Raúl the Third  Zonia’s Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal  What You Don’t Know: A Story of Liberated Childhood by Anastasia Higginbotham  Michelle’s Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change by Sharee Miller  I Sang You Down from the Stars by Tasha Spillett-Sumner; illustrated by Michaela Goade  Laxmi’s Mooch by Shelly Anand; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali  Middle Grade   Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston  Root Magic By Eden Royce  Red, White, and Whole by Rajani Larocca  Baseball’s Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues by Andrea Williams  Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes  CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Matthew talk about the books they’re most looking forward to in 2021. Joining us is Sailaja Joshi, CEO and founder of Mango and Marigold Press. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: <ul> <li><a href="https://mangoandmarigoldpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mango and Marigold Press</a></li> </ul> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0358380391/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0358380391" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tag Team</a> (El Toro &amp; Friends) by Raúl the Third</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0358380383/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0358380383" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Training Day</a> (El Toro &amp; Friends) by Raúl the Third</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536208450/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1536208450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zonia’s Rain Forest</a> by Juana Martinez-Neal</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948340291/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1948340291" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What You Don’t Know: A Story of Liberated Childhood</a> by Anastasia Higginbotham</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316458570/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316458570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle’s Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change</a> by Sharee Miller</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316493163/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316493163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Sang You Down from the Stars</a> by Tasha Spillett-Sumner; illustrated by Michaela Goade</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984815652/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1984815652" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laxmi’s Mooch</a> by Shelly Anand; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali</li> </ul> Middle Grade <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062975161/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062975161" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amari and the Night Brothers</a> by B.B. Alston</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062899570/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062899570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Root Magic</a> By Eden Royce</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006304742X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=006304742X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red, White, and Whole</a> by Rajani Larocca</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250623723/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250623723" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baseball’s Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues</a> by Andrea Williams</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681199440/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1681199440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance</a> by Nikki Grimes</li> </ul> CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/matthewwinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MatthewWinner</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ittybittyny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ittybittyny</a>).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Our Most Anticipated Books of 2021

Nicole and Matthew talk about the collective pandemic experience and how, despite all going through this together, we can end up feeling awfully alone. Joining us is book creator LeUyen Pham, Caldecott Honor recipient and author and illustrator of Outside, Inside. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:   LeUyen Pham (Author Page, Macmillan Publishers)  Outside, Inside (Macmillan Publishers)  BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS   Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome  A Kids Book About COVID-19 by Malia Jones  Do Not Lick This Book by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost  Why We Stay Home: Suzie Learns About Coronavirus by Samantha Harris and Devon Scott; illustrated by Harriet Rodis  CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Matthew talk about the collective pandemic experience and how, despite all going through this together, we can end up feeling awfully alone. Joining us is book creator LeUyen Pham, Caldecott Honor recipient and author and illustrator of Outside, Inside. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: <ul> <li> <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/author/leuyenpham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LeUyen Pham</a> (Author Page, Macmillan Publishers)</li> <li> <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250798350" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outside, Inside</a> (Macmillan Publishers)</li> </ul> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805079157/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0805079157" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes</a> by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome</li> <li> <a href="https://akidsbookabout.com/products/a-kids-book-about-covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Kids Book About COVID-19</a> by Malia Jones</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250175364/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250175364" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do Not Lick This Book</a> by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost</li> <li> <a href="https://www.millieandsuzie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why We Stay Home: Suzie Learns About Coronavirus</a> by Samantha Harris and Devon Scott; illustrated by Harriet Rodis</li> </ul> CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/matthewwinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MatthewWinner</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ittybittyny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ittybittyny</a>).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Stay Safe

Nicole and Matthew talk about working with children through challenging questions with truthful answers. Joining us is special guest Jelani Memory, author of A Kids Book About Racism and co-founder and CEO of A Kids Book About. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Relevant Links:   A Kids Book About (homepage)  Jelani Memory and Company on making books and leaving messages for their childhood selves (The Children’s Book Podcast)  Kids Meet a Transgender Soldier (HiHo channel, YouTube) Kids Meet a Person with Cerebral Palsey Kids Meet a Person with Alopecia Kids Meet a Person with Tourette’s Kids Meet a Drag Queen Kids Meet a Young Adult in Hospice Kids Meet a Nurse on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Kids Meet a Virologist  Down Syndrome Answers series (Canadian Down Syndrome channel, YouTube)  “Really Long Distance” podcast episode (This American Life)  How to Survive the End of the World (podcast)  BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS   The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden by Heather Smith and illustrated by Rachel Wada  Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor; illustrated by Rafael López  The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic, illustrated by George Ermos  Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw; illustrated by Matt Carr  This Is Your Time by Ruby Bridges  MIDDLE GRADE   Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson  When You Know What I Know by Sonja K. Solter  The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller  CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Matthew talk about working with children through challenging questions with truthful answers. Joining us is special guest Jelani Memory, author of A Kids Book About Racism and co-founder and CEO of A Kids Book About. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! Relevant Links: <ul> <li> <a href="https://akidsbookabout.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Kids Book About</a> (homepage)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.matthewcwinner.com/post/jelani-memory-and-company-a-kids-book-about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jelani Memory and Company on making books and leaving messages for their childhood selves</a> (The Children’s Book Podcast)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bky61OteLS4&amp;list=PL2etPlnTb9sXwY7EgbEdYcfpl4SOeek3_&amp;index=111" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Transgender Soldier</a> (HiHo channel, YouTube)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Tyh9MpCzg&amp;list=PL2etPlnTb9sXwY7EgbEdYcfpl4SOeek3_&amp;index=110" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Person with Cerebral Palsey</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PrATHChoTM&amp;list=PL2etPlnTb9sXwY7EgbEdYcfpl4SOeek3_&amp;index=108" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Person with Alopecia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54qoxmF-GOw&amp;list=PL2etPlnTb9sXwY7EgbEdYcfpl4SOeek3_&amp;index=114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Person with Tourette’s</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj-X2U1z9rc&amp;list=PL2etPlnTb9sXwY7EgbEdYcfpl4SOeek3_&amp;index=115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Drag Queen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuHTU8T38ys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Young Adult in Hospice</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF4fYSIb8cI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Nurse on the Frontlines of COVID-19</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4YM9Fs__M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Meet a Virologist</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY6Zkybw94M&amp;list=PLMHULlwKhR-y-CcOjSDAioOsdvbhxzlsX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Syndrome Answers series</a> (Canadian Down Syndrome channel, YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/597/one-last-thing-before-i-go/act-one-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Really Long Distance”</a> podcast episode (This American Life)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.endoftheworldshow.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Survive the End of the World</a> (podcast)</li> </ul> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1459821033/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1459821033" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden</a> by Heather Smith and illustrated by Rachel Wada</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525514120/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525514120" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You</a> by Sonia Sotomayor; illustrated by Rafael López</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454932112/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1454932112" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral</a> by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic, illustrated by George Ermos</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626727716/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626727716" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability</a> by Shane Burcaw; illustrated by Matt Carr</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593378520/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593378520" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Is Your Time</a> by Ruby Bridges</li> </ul> MIDDLE GRADE <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399545433/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399545433" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Before the Ever After</a> by Jacqueline Woodson</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316535443/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316535443" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When You Know What I Know</a> by Sonja K. Solter</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524715697/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524715697" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Science of Breakable Things</a> by Tae Keller</li> </ul> CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/matthewwinner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MatthewWinner</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ittybittyny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ittybittyny</a>).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How To Talk About the Hard Stuff

Kidlit These Days is your kidlit connoisseurs pairing the best of children’s literature with what’s going on in the world today.

Makes you bop your head shimmy your shoulders a bit as you start adding books to your TBR pile. Excellent podcast, it’s helped me a lot with doing juvenile reader advisory and my favorite so far is the audiobook episode. Thanks guys!

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Karina and Matthew talk about representation of neurodiverse individuals, giving authentic voice in children's literature, and building empathy for all students. Joining is special guest Elana K. Arnold, author of A Boy Called Bat and its sequels.This episode is sponsored by our Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest, by OwlCrate Jr, a subscription box for middle grade readers, and by Naked Mole Rat Saves the World by Karen Rivers, new from Algonquin Young Readers.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:National Symposium on Neurodiversity at Syracuse UniversityNeuroWonderful - Ask an Autistic vlog with Amethyst SchaberVoices of Autism - Panel 1: Young Adults on the Spectrum (Seattle Pacific University)The Schneider Family Book AwardElana K. ArnoldBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Alea MarleyThis Beach Is Loud! by Samantha Cotterill (Little Senses series)Nope. Never. Not for Me! by Samantha Cotterill (Little Senses series)Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap by Clay Morton and Gail Morton; illustrated by Alex MerryMy Brother Otto by Meg Raby and illustrated by Elisa PallmerBenji, the Bad Day and Me by Sally J. Pla and illustrated by Ken MinA Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey and illustrated by Mika SongHow to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville; illustrated by Giselle PotterMiddle Grade:The Someday Birds by Sally J. PlaSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengMy Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi ZoboiThe Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida, translated by KA YoshidaTemple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery and Temple GrandinJoey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack GantosInsignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti BowlingLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about representation of neurodiverse individuals, giving authentic voice in children's literature, and building empathy for all students. Joining is special guest Elana K. Arnold, author of A Boy Called Bat and its sequels.This episode is sponsored by our <a href="http://bookriot.com/blinddate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest</a>, by <a href="http://www.owlcratejr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OwlCrate Jr, a subscription box for middle grade readers</a>, and by <a href="https://www.workman.com/products/naked-mole-rat-saves-the-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naked Mole Rat Saves the World by Karen Rivers, new from Algonquin Young Readers</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://neurodiversitysymposium.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Symposium on Neurodiversity at Syracuse University</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/neurowonderful/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NeuroWonderful - Ask an Autistic vlog with Amethyst Schaber</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMbC-PQJ9L8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voices of Autism - Panel 1: Young Adults on the Spectrum</a> (Seattle Pacific University)<a href="http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/schneider-family-book-award" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Schneider Family Book Award</a><a href="http://elanakarnold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elana K. Arnold</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454931841/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1454931841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh</a> by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Alea Marley<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525553452/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525553452" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Beach Is Loud!</a> by Samantha Cotterill (Little Senses series)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525553444/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525553444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nope. Never. Not for Me!</a> by Samantha Cotterill (Little Senses series)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849057214/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1849057214" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap</a> by Clay Morton and Gail Morton; illustrated by Alex Merry<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1423651545/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1423651545" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Brother Otto</a> by Meg Raby and illustrated by Elisa Pallmer<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452167915/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452167915" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benji, the Bad Day and Me</a> by Sally J. Pla and illustrated by Ken Min<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452167915/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452167915" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Friend for Henry</a> by Jenn Bailey and illustrated by Mika Song<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/153441097X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=153441097X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine</a> by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville; illustrated by Giselle PotterMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062445774/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062445774" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Someday Birds</a> by Sally J. Pla<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399186387/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399186387" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See You in the Cosmos</a> by Jack Cheng<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399187359/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399187359" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich</a> by Ibi Zoboi<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081298515X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=081298515X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Reason I Jump</a> by Naoki Higashida, translated by KA Yoshida<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544339096/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544339096" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World</a> by Sy Montgomery and Temple Grandin<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250061687/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250061687" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key</a> by Jack Gantos<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454932996/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1454932996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus</a> by Dusti BowlingLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Making Neurodiversity Visible

Karina and Matthew talk about speaking to children on the danger of hate-laced speech toward Muslims, seeking understanding of hijab and the importance of hijab to some Muslim women, and the implications of a recent challenge to a public school staff dress code that would bar principals and teachers from wearing religious symbols.  Joining is special guest Saadia Faruqi, author of the Meet Yasmin series, illustrated by Hatem Aly.This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Video of Stephen Colbert interviewing Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad"She Wears a Headscarf. Is Quebec Derailing Her Career?" New York Times article, April 2, 2019"Parents, We Need to Teach Our Children About the Dangers of Hate-laced Speech Against Muslims" Washington Post article, April 9, 2019 KARINA AND MATTHEW ARE READING:Stargazing by Jen Wang (TBR September 2019)This Place: 150 Years Retold by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell, and others BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author), Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. K. Ali (Contributor)Under My Hijab by Hena Khan, illustrated by Aaliya JaleelMommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony GlennChapter Books:Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Hatem AlyMiddle Grade:Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga (TBR May 28, 2019) Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about speaking to children on the danger of hate-laced speech toward Muslims, seeking understanding of hijab and the importance of hijab to some Muslim women, and the implications of a recent challenge to a public school staff dress code that would bar principals and teachers from wearing religious symbols. Joining is special guest Saadia Faruqi, author of the Meet Yasmin series, illustrated by Hatem Aly.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://libro.fm/membership/new" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Video of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs8O-MFu4yU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Colbert interviewing Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad</a>"<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/world/canada/quebec-montreal-head-scarf-religion.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Wears a Headscarf. Is Quebec Derailing Her Career?</a>" New York Times article, April 2, 2019"<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/04/09/teaching-my-son-all-parents-stand-up-against-muslim-hatred/?fbclid=IwAR3NNT8h1UQG3lmFq3D5MiN0OXOhKlBy9MRLKfzciIllD2YpjlmgHzYoCNU&amp;utm_term=.ab14cd50ae64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parents, We Need to Teach Our Children About the Dangers of Hate-laced Speech Against Muslims</a>" Washington Post article, April 9, 2019 KARINA AND MATTHEW ARE READING:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/125018388X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=125018388X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stargazing</a> by Jen Wang (TBR September 2019)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553797582/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1553797582" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Place: 150 Years Retold</a> by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell, and others BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316519006/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316519006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Proudest Blue</a> by Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author), Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. K. Ali (Contributor)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620147920/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620147920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under My Hijab</a> by Hena Khan, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534400591/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1534400591" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mommy's Khimar</a> by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony GlennChapter Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1684360226/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1684360226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Yasmin!</a> by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Hatem AlyMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062747800/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062747800" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other Words for Home</a> by Jasmine Warga (TBR May 28, 2019) Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#3: Demystifying the Hijab

Matthew and Jenn discuss anti-bias education, understanding our own white privilege, and listening to and learning about the challenges that many marginalized communities face.This episode is sponsored by:Book Riot's Read Harder 2020 ChallengeThe First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch with Macmillan Children'sThis Little Dreamer: An Inspirational Primer by Joan Holub from Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s PublishingSubscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:Facing History and OurselvesTeaching ToleranceTeaching While WhiteWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngeloHow to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiThe Fire This Time edited by Jesmyn WardShowing Up For Racial JusticeBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:A Is For Activist by Innosanto NagaraNot My Idea: A Book about Whiteness (Ordinary Terrible Things) by Anastasia HigginbothamNino Wrestles The World by Yuyi MoralesThe Dinosaur Department Store by Richard Merritt and Lily MurraySomething Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard; illustrated by Jennifer ZivoinSeparate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan TonatiuhMiddle Grade:This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work by Tiffany Jewell; illustrated by Aurelia DurandThe Season of Styx Malone by Kekla MagoonWe Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis HudsonLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @jennIRL), or Instagram (@MatthewCWinner and @iamjennIRL).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Jenn discuss anti-bias education, understanding our own white privilege, and listening to and learning about the challenges that many marginalized communities face.This episode is sponsored by:<a href="http://bookriot.com/readharder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot's Read Harder 2020 Challenge</a><a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-first-conspiracy-young-readers/?utm_source=bookriot&amp;utm_medium=podcastfeature&amp;utm_term=kidlitthesedays123-firstconspiracy&amp;utm_content=na-buy-buynow&amp;utm_campaign=9781250244833" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch with Macmillan Children's</a><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/This-Little-Dreamer/Joan-Holub/This-Little/9781534442917?utm_source=book_riot_ad&amp;utm_medium=little_simon_display_ad&amp;utm_content=970x250&amp;utm_campaign=this_little_dreamer_ad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Little Dreamer: An Inspirational Primer by Joan Holub from Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing</a>Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://www.facinghistory.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facing History and Ourselves</a><a href="https://www.tolerance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Tolerance</a><a href="https://teachingwhilewhite.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching While White</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807047414/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0807047414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism</a> by Robin DiAngelo<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525509283/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525509283" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be an Antiracist</a> by Ibram X. Kendi<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501126350/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1501126350" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fire This Time</a> edited by Jesmyn Ward<a href="https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Showing Up For Racial Justice</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609805399/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1609805399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Is For Activist</a> by Innosanto Nagara<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948340003/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1948340003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness</a> (Ordinary Terrible Things) by Anastasia Higginbotham<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250062705/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250062705" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nino Wrestles The World</a> by Yuyi Morales<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1780555962/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1780555962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dinosaur Department Store</a> by Richard Merritt and Lily Murray<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433828545/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1433828545" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice</a> by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard; illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419710540/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1419710540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation</a> by Duncan TonatiuhMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0711245215/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0711245215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work</a> by Tiffany Jewell; illustrated by Aurelia Durand<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524715980/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524715980" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Season of Styx Malone</a> by Kekla Magoon<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525580425/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525580425" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices</a> edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis HudsonLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @jennIRL), or Instagram (@MatthewCWinner and @iamjennIRL).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Dismantling White Privilege

Karina and Matthew share gift ideas in the form of book boxes packed with choice reads and thoughtful add-ons perfect for the reader or readers in your life.This episode is sponsored by TBR, by Owlkids Books, publisher of A Likkle Miss Lou and other children’s books, and by Book Riot Insiders.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!BUILD A BOOK BOX:For a Teacher, Librarian, of Fellow BibliophileBibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany by Jane MountMigrations: Open Hearts, Open Borders: The Power of Human Migration and the Way That Walls and Bans Are No Match for Bravery and Hope by ICPBSMrs. Wright’s Classroom: Read It, Love It, Return It (rubber stamp)Mrs. Allen Has Read This Book! Ask Her About It! (rubber stamp)Library Card: Yellow Tote Bag (from Out of Print)For a Baby (and their adult)Mr. Boddington’s Studio: NYC ABCs (also have Chicago, San Francisco - out on November 26)Llamaphones by Janik CoatLibrary Card Baby SocksBookworm in Training Onesie by BoyGirlPartyFor a Huggable Picture Book ReaderOne Hug by Katrina Moore; illustrated by Julia Woolf Hug Machine by Scott CHug Me by Simona CiraoloTie dye hug tee (compression shirt)Sky nookSloth hug stickersFor a Budding Birder and Nonfiction ReaderThe Backyard Birdsong Book by Donald Kroodsma and the Cornell Lab of OrnithologyThe Big Book of Birds by Yuval ZommerMigration: Incredible Animal Journeys by Mike Unwin, illustrated by Jenni DesmondPop Chart’s Birds of North AmericaDroll Yankees Onyx Clever Clean and Fill Mixed Seed Bird FeederFor a Maker and Graphic Novel ReaderThe Cardboard Kingdom by Chad SellCuttable Cardboard Creations (Maker Fun Factory) by Mikal Keefer and Elisa Hansen ALL of the cardboard boxes from our book mailPrinted duct tape from Duck Tape (specifically Galaxy or kittens with bowties design)Cardboard Tool Kit from UncommonGoodsFor a Star-Gazing Audio Book Reader (and for Matthew from Karina)See You in the Cosmos audiobook by Jack Cheng50 Things to See in the Sky by Sarah BarkerStar wheelRed Rover: Curiosity on Mars by Richard Ho; illustrated by Katherine RoyAstronaut Ice Cream SandwichSide note: Tiera Fletcher, age 24, is one of the lead engineers building the rocket that will take us to Mars.For a Fiction Reader Interested In Life Through a Different Lens (and for Karina from Matthew)Dough Boys by Paula ChaseTrouble Funk “Drop the Bomb” on vinylSet of drum sticksUA HOVR™ SLK EVO x Pride sneakers (or the UA Curry 7)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew share gift ideas in the form of book boxes packed with choice reads and thoughtful add-ons perfect for the reader or readers in your life.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://mytbr.co/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=midroll&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-nov-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBR</a>, by <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Likkle-Miss-Lou-Jamaican-Coverley/dp/1771473509/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=miss+lou&amp;qid=1570118689&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owlkids Books, publisher of A Likkle Miss Lou and other children’s books</a>, and by <a href="http://insiders.bookriot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Insiders</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!BUILD A BOOK BOX:For a Teacher, Librarian, of Fellow Bibliophile<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452167230/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452167230" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany</a> by Jane Mount<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536209619/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1536209619" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Migrations: Open Hearts, Open Borders: The Power of Human Migration and the Way That Walls and Bans Are No Match for Bravery and Hope</a> by ICPBSMrs. Wright’s Classroom: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/724951533/read-it-love-it-return-it-custom-teacher?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=book+lover+baby+gift&amp;ref=sc_gallery-1-4&amp;plkey=49ca8af42e5b706030b23de4579ba2b0b9937740%3A724951533&amp;pro=1&amp;frs=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read It, Love It, Return It</a> (rubber stamp)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028SCBV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0S0wDbB8S6XTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs. Allen Has Read This Book! Ask Her About It!</a> (rubber stamp)<a href="https://outofprint.com/collections/totes/products/library-card-yellow-tote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library Card: Yellow Tote Bag</a> (from Out of Print)For a Baby (and their adult)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524792039/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524792039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Boddington’s Studio: NYC ABCs</a> (also have Chicago, San Francisco - out on November 26)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141972827X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=141972827X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Llamaphones</a> by Janik Coat<a href="https://outofprint.com/collections/baby-toddler-sock-collection/products/library-card-baby-toddler-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library Card Baby Socks</a><a href="https://shop.boygirlparty.com/products/bookworm-baby-onesie?_pos=12&amp;_sid=c1ed5a4aa&amp;_ss=r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookworm in Training Onesie</a> by BoyGirlPartyFor a Huggable Picture Book Reader<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062849549/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062849549" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Hug</a> by Katrina Moore; illustrated by Julia Woolf <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534400265/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1534400265" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hug Machine</a> by Scott C<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1909263494/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1909263494" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hug Me</a> by Simona Ciraolo<a href="https://funandfunction.com/tie-dye-hug-tees.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tie dye hug tee</a> (compression shirt)<a href="https://www.fatbraintoys.com/search.cfm?q=sky+nook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sky nook</a><a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/sloth+hug+stickers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sloth hug stickers</a>For a Budding Birder and Nonfiction Reader<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811863425/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0811863425" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Backyard Birdsong Book</a> by Donald Kroodsma and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0500651515/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0500651515" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Book of Birds</a> by Yuval Zommer<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1408889919/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1408889919" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys</a> by Mike Unwin, illustrated by Jenni Desmond<a href="https://popchart.co/products/birds-of-north-america" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Chart’s Birds of North America</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BPOAWC?tag=thewire06-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAAMhy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Droll Yankees Onyx Clever Clean and Fill Mixed Seed Bird Feeder</a>For a Maker and Graphic Novel Reader<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524719382/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524719382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cardboard Kingdom</a> by Chad Sell<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1470750074/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1470750074" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuttable Cardboard Creations</a> (Maker Fun Factory) by Mikal Keefer and Elisa Hansen ALL of the cardboard boxes from our book mail<a href="https://www.duckbrand.com/products/duck-tape/prints/starry-galaxy-188-in-x-10-yd?gclid=Cj0KCQiAno_uBRC1ARIsAB496IUlohZ9kWFkJHoJRsELcm0qoBndMarmWNm199Ge5L4vWHJzIqrqM2kaAlehEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Printed duct tape from Duck Tape</a> (specifically Galaxy or kittens with bowties design)<a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cardboard-tool-kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cardboard Tool Kit</a> from UncommonGoodsFor a Star-Gazing Audio Book Reader (and for Matthew from Karina)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N39EBKQ/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B01N39EBKQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See You in the Cosmos</a> audiobook by Jack Cheng<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616898003/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1616898003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">50 Things to See in the Sky</a> by Sarah Barker<a href="https://www.davidchandler.com/shop/the-night-sky-30-40n-small-plastic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star wheel</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/125019833X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=125019833X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Rover: Curiosity on Mars</a> by Richard Ho; illustrated by Katherine Roy<a href="https://www.shopnasa.com/products/astronaut-ice-cream-sandwich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astronaut Ice Cream Sandwich</a>Side note: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/07/13/740994717/not-my-job-we-quiz-rocket-scientist-tiera-fletcher-on-space-jam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiera Fletcher</a>, age 24, is one of the lead engineers building the rocket that will take us to Mars.For a Fiction Reader Interested In Life Through a Different Lens (and for Karina from Matthew)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062691813/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062691813" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dough Boys</a> by Paula Chase<a href="https://www.discogs.com/Trouble-Funk-Drop-The-Bomb/master/53663" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trouble Funk “Drop the Bomb” on vinyl</a><a href="https://www.guitarcenter.com/Drum-Sticks.gc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set of drum sticks</a><a href="https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/womens-ua-hovr-slk-evo-x-pride-sportstyle-shoes/pid3022902-100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UA HOVR™ SLK EVO x Pride sneakers</a> (or the <a href="https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/steph-curry-collection/g/325t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UA Curry 7</a>)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Our Gift-Giving with Book Boxes

Karina and Matthew talk about identifying a publisher by its "voice", focusing on the specific in order to connect with the universal, and they highlight some imprints and independent publishers who are centering diversity in different ways.  Joining is special guest Namrata Tripathi of Kokila.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:Magination PressLee &amp; Low BooksHighWater PressAlso Mentioned: Salaam Reads, Bharat Babies, Inhabit Media, Penny Candy Books, Groundwood Books, Kar-Ben Publishing, Cinco Puntas, Just Us Books, PomelaPublishers SpotlightVersifyKokilaBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States For Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, and Debbie ReeseWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo,The Right Hook of Devin Velma by Jake BurtPicture Books:My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Peña (Kokila)Hair Love by Matthew Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison (Kokila)Jacob’s Room to Choose by Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman, illustrated by Chris Case (Magination Press)The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson (Versify)When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Fett (HighWater Press)Galapagos Girl by Marsha Diane Arnold, illustrated by Angela Dominguez (Lee &amp; Low)Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas, Illustrated by Amanda Strong (HighWater Press)When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Lee and Low)Middle Grade:Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers by Celia C. Pérez (Kokila)The Last Last Day of Summer by Lamar Giles (Versify)Ahimsa by Supriya Kelkar (Lee and Low)Young Adult:TRANS+:: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Karen Rayne, PhD, and Kathryn Gonzales, MBA, illustrated by Anne Passchier and Nyk Rayne (Magination)This Place: 150 Years Retold edited by Alicia Elliiott (HighWater Press)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about identifying a publisher by its "voice", focusing on the specific in order to connect with the universal, and they highlight some imprints and independent publishers who are centering diversity in different ways.  Joining is special guest Namrata Tripathi of Kokila.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://insiders.bookriot.com/?utm_source=preroll&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=prerolls-august-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Insiders</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magination Press</a><a href="https://www.leeandlow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lee &amp; Low Books</a><a href="https://www.portageandmainpress.com/highwater-press/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HighWater Press</a>Also Mentioned: Salaam Reads, Bharat Babies, Inhabit Media, Penny Candy Books, Groundwood Books, Kar-Ben Publishing, Cinco Puntas, Just Us Books, Pomela<a href="http://www.publisherspotlight.com/our-publishers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Publishers Spotlight</a><a href="https://www.hmhbooks.com/imprints/versify" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Versify</a><a href="https://www.penguin.com/publishers/kokila/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kokila</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807049395/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0807049395" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States For Young People</a> by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, and Debbie Reese<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807047414/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0807047414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism</a> by Robin DiAngelo,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250168627/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250168627" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Right Hook of Devin Velma</a> by Jake BurtPicture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/052555341X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=052555341X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Papi Has a Motorcycle</a> by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Peña (Kokila)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525553363/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525553363" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hair Love</a> by Matthew Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison (Kokila)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433830736/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1433830736" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacob’s Room to Choose</a> by Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman, illustrated by Chris Case (Magination Press)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328780961/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1328780961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Undefeated</a> by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson (Versify)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155379673X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=155379673X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When We Were Alone</a> by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Fett (HighWater Press)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0892394137/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0892394137" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Galapagos Girl</a> by Marsha Diane Arnold, illustrated by Angela Dominguez (Lee &amp; Low)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553797795/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1553797795" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock</a> by Dallas, Illustrated by Amanda Strong (HighWater Press)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620148374/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620148374" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Aidan Became a Brother</a> by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Lee and Low)Middle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425290433/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0425290433" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strange Birds</a>: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers by <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=author%3AP%C3%A9rez%2C%20Celia%20C." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celia C. Pérez</a> (Kokila)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328460835/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1328460835" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Last Day of Summer</a> by Lamar Giles (Versify)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620143569/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620143569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ahimsa</a> by Supriya Kelkar (Lee and Low)Young Adult:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433829835/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1433829835" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TRANS+:: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You</a> by Karen Rayne, PhD, and Kathryn Gonzales, MBA, illustrated by Anne Passchier and Nyk Rayne (Magination)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553797582/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1553797582" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Place: 150 Years Retold</a> edited by Alicia Elliiott (HighWater Press)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Diversity-Focused Publishing

Karina and Matthew talk about the Youth Media Awards, educators doing mock book awards with their students, and we look back on some of our favorite Kidlit These Days episodes of the year. Joining is special guest Colby Sharp, 5th grade teacher, co-host of The Yarn podcast, editor of The Creativity Project, An Awesometastic Story Collection, and the co-author with Donalyn Miller of Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot's Read Harder Journal and by Simon &amp; Schuster Children's Publishing.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:The Youth Media AwardsHarperCollins Children’s Books Launches Heartdrum, A New Native-Focused ImprintEpisode 13: An Indigenous Peoples' HistoryEpisode 1: The Wall in the Middle of This PodcastMatthew's Mock Coretta Scott King Award with Students in Grades K-5Colby SharpBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Drawn Together by Minh Le, illustrated by Dan Santat (2019 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book winner)Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medal winner)Dr. Debbie Reese (2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award)Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender/Kacen Callender (2019 Stonewall Book Award winner)Dreamers by Yuyi Morales (2019 Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner)Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (2019 Caldecott honor)Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan by Ashley Bryan (2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator honor &amp; 2017 Newbery honor)The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros; illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte (2019 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Book honor)The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (2017 Newbery award winner)Jerome By Heart by Thomas Scotto, illustrated by Olivier Tallec and translated from the French by Claudia ZoeBedrick and Karin Snelson (2019 Mildred L. Batchelder Award honor)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the Youth Media Awards, educators doing mock book awards with their students, and we look back on some of our favorite Kidlit These Days episodes of the year. Joining is special guest Colby Sharp, 5th grade teacher, co-host of The Yarn podcast, editor of The Creativity Project, An Awesometastic Story Collection, and the co-author with Donalyn Miller of Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://bookriot.com/readharderjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot's Read Harder Journal</a> and by <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/With-a-Little-Help-from-My-Friends/John-Lennon/9781534429833?utm_source=book_riot_ad&amp;utm_medium=little_simon_display_ad&amp;utm_content=970x250&amp;utm_campaign=with_a_little_help_from_my_friends_ad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon &amp; Schuster Children's Publishing</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/ymapk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Youth Media Awards</a><a href="https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/2019/11/harpercollins-childrens-books-launches-heartdrum-a-new-native-focused-imprint/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HarperCollins Children’s Books Launches Heartdrum, A New Native-Focused Imprint</a><a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/an-indigenous-peoples-history/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 13: An Indigenous Peoples' History</a><a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/the-wall-in-the-middle-of-this-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 1: The Wall in the Middle of This Podcast</a><a href="http://www.matthewcwinner.com/blog/tag/Coretta%20Scott%20King%20Award" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew's Mock Coretta Scott King Award with Students in Grades K-5</a><a href="https://www.mrcolbysharp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colby Sharp</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1484767608/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1484767608" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drawn Together</a> by Minh Le, illustrated by Dan Santat (2019 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book winner)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076369049X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=076369049X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merci Suarez Changes Gears</a> by Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medal winner)<a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/2019-arbuthnot-honor-lecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Debbie Reese</a> (2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338129317/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338129317" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hurricane Child</a> by Kheryn Callender/Kacen Callender (2019 Stonewall Book Award winner)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823440559/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0823440559" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dreamers</a> by Yuyi Morales (2019 Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763693553/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0763693553" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alma and How She Got Her Name</a> by Juana Martinez-Neal (2019 Caldecott honor)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481456903/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481456903" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life</a> by Ashley Bryan by Ashley Bryan (2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator honor &amp; 2017 Newbery honor)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481489151/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481489151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Remember Balloons</a> by Jessie Oliveros; illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte (2019 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Book honor)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616207469/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1616207469" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Girl Who Drank the Moon</a> by Kelly Barnhill (2017 Newbery award winner)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592702503/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1592702503" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerome By Heart</a> by Thomas Scotto, illustrated by Olivier Tallec and translated from the French by Claudia ZoeBedrick and Karin Snelson (2019 Mildred L. Batchelder Award honor)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hosting a Mock Book Award

Karina and Matthew talk about the homelessness epidemic, how homelessness affects children, and the need for greater representation of poverty and homelessness in children's literature. Joining is special guest Alicia D. Williams, author of Genesis Begins Again.This episode is sponsored by Dough Boys, another #BooksForTheMiddle by Paula Chase and by Book Riot Insiders.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:National Center on Family HomelessnessUnderstand HomelessnessNational Alliance to End HomelessnessNational Coalition for the HomelessStandUp for KidsFamily PromiseAlicia D. WilliamsBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena; illustrated by Christian RobinsonStill a Family by Brenda Reeves Sturgis; illustrated by Jo-Shin LeeA Shelter in Our Car by Monica Gunning; illustrated by Elaine PedlarMiddle Grade:Towers Falling by Jewell Parker RhodesThe Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann BradenParked by Danielle SvetcovThe Exact Location of Home by Kate MessnerThe Bridge Home by Padma VenkatramenLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the homelessness epidemic, how homelessness affects children, and the need for greater representation of poverty and homelessness in children's literature. Joining is special guest Alicia D. Williams, author of Genesis Begins Again.This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://paulachasehyman.com/books/dough-boys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dough Boys, another #BooksForTheMiddle by Paula Chase</a> and by <a href="https://insiders.bookriot.com/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=preroll&amp;utm_campaign=prerolls-jan-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Insiders</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://www.air.org/center/national-center-family-homelessness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Center on Family Homelessness</a><a href="http://www.understandhomelessness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Understand Homelessness</a><a href="http://www.endhomelessness.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Alliance to End Homelessness</a><a href="http://nationalhomeless.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Coalition for the Homeless</a><a href="http://www.standupforkids.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StandUp for Kids</a><a href="http://www.familypromise.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Family Promise</a><a href="https://www.aliciadwilliams.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alicia D. Williams</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399257748/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399257748" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Stop on Market Street</a> by Matt de la Pena; illustrated by Christian Robinson<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807577073/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0807577073" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Still a Family</a> by Brenda Reeves Sturgis; illustrated by Jo-Shin Lee<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0892393084/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0892393084" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Shelter in Our Car</a> by Monica Gunning; illustrated by Elaine PedlarMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316262218/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316262218" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Towers Falling</a> by Jewell Parker Rhodes<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399539034/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399539034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Benefits of Being an Octopus</a> by Ann Braden<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681198983/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1681198983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parked</a> by Danielle Svetcov<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524738115/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524738115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Exact Location of Home</a> by Kate Messner<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524738115/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524738115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bridge Home</a> by Padma VenkatramenLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Seeing Homelessness

Sharifah and Jenn discuss favorite kidlit from SF/F.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! BooksInterstellar Cinderella by Deborah UnderwoodThe True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex (Home, Tip voiced by Rihanna!)The Storm Runner by JC CervantesBinky Adventure Series by Ashley SpiresAru Shah and the End of Time (Pandava Quartet #1) by Roshani ChokshiPhoebe and Her Unicorn (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 1) by Dana SimpsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharifah and Jenn discuss favorite kidlit from SF/F.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS <a href="https://rss.art19.com/sff-yeah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, or via Apple Podcasts <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sff-yeah/id1241016182?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.The show can also be found on Stitcher <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/sff-yeah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/kids-books-in-sf-f/%E2%80%9Dhttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/swords-spaceships/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swords and Spaceships</a> newsletter! Books<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452125325/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452125325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interstellar Cinderella</a> by Deborah Underwood<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1484729463/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1484729463" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The True Meaning of Smekday</a> by Adam Rex (Home, Tip voiced by Rihanna!)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1368016340/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1368016340" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Storm Runner</a> by JC Cervantes<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554534194/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1554534194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binky Adventure Series</a> by Ashley Spires<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1368012353/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1368012353" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aru Shah and the End of Time</a> (Pandava Quartet #1) by Roshani Chokshi<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449446205/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1449446205" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phoebe and Her Unicorn</a> (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 1) by Dana Simpson See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Bonus: SFF Kidlit

Karina and Matthew talk about the booming graphic novel market, state book awards centering comics, and go-to resources for librarians and educators in support of reading comics. Joining is special guest Jen Wang, co-founder and organizer of the annual Comics Arts Los Angeles festival, and cartoonist of Stargazing and The Prince and the Dressmaker.This episode is sponsored by our Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest, Remarkables by Margaret Peterson Haddix and HarperCollins Children's Books, and by Starscape, the proud publisher of Freeing Finch by Ginny Rorby.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) Librarian and Educator ToolsThe Eisner AwardsThe Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List (Grades 6-8)Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading Lists (Grades K-2, Grades 3-5)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Younger Readers:The Dam Keeper by Robert Kondo and Dice TsutsumiTiger vs. Nightmare by Emily TetriPeter &amp; Ernesto: The Lost Sloths by Graham AnnableTime Trout (Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy series, Book 3) by Doug SavageHilda and the Mountain King by Luke PearsonLucky Stars (Mr. Wolf's Class #3) by Aron Nels SteinkeMiddle Grade:New Kid by Jerry CraftThis Was Our Pact by Ryan AndrewsGo with the Flow by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann (out 1/14/20, First Second)The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander, art by Dawud AnyabwileBest Friends by Shannon Hale (follow up to Real Friends), illustrated by LeUyen PhamField Trip (Sanity and Tallulah book 2) by Molly BrooksLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the booming graphic novel market, state book awards centering comics, and go-to resources for librarians and educators in support of reading comics. Joining is special guest Jen Wang, co-founder and organizer of the annual Comics Arts Los Angeles festival, and cartoonist of Stargazing and The Prince and the Dressmaker.This episode is sponsored by our <a href="http://bookriot.com/blinddate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest</a>, <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062838469/remarkables/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remarkables by Margaret Peterson Haddix</a> and HarperCollins Children's Books, and by <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/freeing-finch-by-ginny-rorby/?utm_source=bookriot&amp;utm_medium=podcastfeature&amp;utm_term=na-kidlitfreeingfinch&amp;utm_content=na-buy-buynow&amp;utm_campaign=9781250293725" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starscape, the proud publisher of Freeing Finch by Ginny Rorby</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="http://cbldf.org/librarian-tools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) Librarian and Educator Tools</a><a href="https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Eisner Awards</a><a href="https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/maverick/current-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List</a> (Grades 6-8)<a href="https://txla.org/news/2019-little-maverick-graphic-novel-reading-list-announced/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading Lists</a> (Grades K-2, Grades 3-5)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Younger Readers:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626724261/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626724261" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dam Keeper</a> by Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626725357/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626725357" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiger vs. Nightmare</a> by Emily Tetri<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626725721/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626725721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter &amp; Ernesto: The Lost Sloths</a> by Graham Annable<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449497454/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1449497454" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Trout</a> (Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy series, Book 3) by Doug Savage<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1911171178/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1911171178" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hilda and the Mountain King</a> by Luke Pearson<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338047833/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338047833" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucky Stars</a> (Mr. Wolf's Class #3) by Aron Nels SteinkeMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062691198/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062691198" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Kid</a> by Jerry Craft<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626720533/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626720533" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Was Our Pact</a> by Ryan Andrews<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250143179/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250143179" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go with the Flow</a> by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann (out 1/14/20, First Second)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328575497/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1328575497" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Crossover Graphic Novel</a> by Kwame Alexander, art by Dawud Anyabwile<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250317460/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250317460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Friends</a> by Shannon Hale (follow up to Real Friends), illustrated by LeUyen Pham<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1368023770/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1368023770" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Field Trip</a> (Sanity and Tallulah book 2) by Molly BrooksLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Comics for All

Matthew and guest host Tirzah Price talk about the booming audiobook industry, the literacy benefits of audiobooks, and some of the stories and story narrators we can't stop thinking about.This episode is sponsored by   The Children's Book Podcast hosted by Matthew C. Winner Book Riot Insiders  Libro.fm  Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Will Listening to Audiobooks Make It Harder for My Third Grader to Learn to Read? (Understood.org) How Audiobooks Can Help Improve Children’s Literacy (Harper Collins)How Audiobooks Can Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading (Mind/Shift) AUDIOBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Meg Wolitzer (Author), Imani Parks (Narrator), Cassandra Morris (Narrator), full cast (Narrator)The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez (Author), Trini Alvarado (Narrator)The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon (Author), Sullivan Jones (Narrator)The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman (Author, Narrator)Front Desk by Kelly Yang (Author), Sunny Lu (Narrator)A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition: A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, Book 1 by Madeleine L'Engle (Author, Narrator, Publisher)Becoming Madeleine: A Biography of the Author of A Wrinkle in Time by Her Granddaughters by Léna Roy (Author, Narrator), Charlotte Jones Voiklis (Author, Narrator)The Chupacabras of the Río Grande: The Unicorn Rescue Society, Book 4 by Adam Gidwitz (Author), David Bowles (Author), January LaVoy (Narrator)The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Glaser (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)A Crack in the Sea by H. M. Bouwman (Author, Narrator), Bahni Turpin (Narrator)Ghost by Jason Reynolds (Author), Guy Lockard (Narrator)The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (Author), Corey Allen (Narrator)Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (Author), Almarie Guerra (Narrator), Various (Narrator)Redwall: Redwall, Book 1 by Brian Jacques (Narrator, Author), Full Cast (Narrator) Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and guest host Tirzah Price talk about the booming audiobook industry, the literacy benefits of audiobooks, and some of the stories and story narrators we can't stop thinking about.This episode is sponsored by <ul> <li> <a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=727224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Children's Book Podcast</a> hosted by Matthew C. Winner</li> <li><a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=727333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Insiders</a></li> <li> <a href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics/will-listening-to-audiobooks-make-it-harder-for-my-third-grader-to-learn-to-read" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Listening to Audiobooks Make It Harder for My Third Grader to Learn to Read?</a> (<a href="http://Understood.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Understood.org</a>) <a href="https://www.harpercollinschildrensbooks.co.uk/2018/08/09/audiobooks-help-improve-childrens-literacy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Audiobooks Can Help Improve Children’s Literacy</a> (Harper Collins)<a href="https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/46600/how-audiobooks-can-help-kids-who-struggle-with-reading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Audiobooks Can Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading</a> (Mind/Shift) AUDIOBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K8V4RC4/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07K8V4RC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Night Owl from Dogfish</a> by Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Meg Wolitzer (Author), Imani Parks (Narrator), Cassandra Morris (Narrator), full cast (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751GCP7J/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B0751GCP7J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First Rule of Punk</a> by Celia C. Perez (Author), Trini Alvarado (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4RV4MF/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07H4RV4MF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Season of Styx Malone</a> by Kekla Magoon (Author), Sullivan Jones (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LH79DMN/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07LH79DMN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bridge Home</a> by Padma Venkatraman (Author, Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JD9X7FY/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07JD9X7FY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Desk</a> by Kelly Yang (Author), Sunny Lu (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D5JMVT3/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07D5JMVT3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition: A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, Book 1</a> by Madeleine L'Engle (Author, Narrator, Publisher)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078RRD4BX/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B078RRD4BX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Madeleine: A Biography of the Author of A Wrinkle in Time by Her Granddaughters</a> by Léna Roy (Author, Narrator), Charlotte Jones Voiklis (Author, Narrator)The Chupacabras of the Río Grande: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PKR92JG/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07PKR92JG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unicorn Rescue Society</a>, Book 4 by Adam Gidwitz (Author), David Bowles (Author), January LaVoy (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BZFDW42/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07BZFDW42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street</a> by Karina Glaser (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FDDNCZP/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07FDDNCZP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden</a> by Karina Yan Glaser (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N67AF2X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B01N67AF2X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Crack in the Sea</a> by H. M. Bouwman (Author, Narrator), Bahni Turpin (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KBC9WM8/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B01KBC9WM8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost</a> by Jason Reynolds (Author), Guy Lockard (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L5R95F8/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B00L5R95F8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Crossover</a> by Kwame Alexander (Author), Corey Allen (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K8WTBQ5/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B07K8WTBQ5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roller Girl</a> by Victoria Jamieson (Author), Almarie Guerra (Narrator), Various (Narrator)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000X8R8E/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B0000X8R8E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redwall</a>: Redwall, Book 1 by Brian Jacques (Narrator, Author), Full Cast (Narrator) Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Reading Audiobooks

Karina and Matthew talk about the amazing and vibrant education community online, authors who started out as teachers teachers, and teachers we saw and loved in our favorite books.  Joining is special guest Donalyn Miller, author of The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders and TBR.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Liberty Hardy's Instagram Account (@franzencomesalive)Jillian Heise's #ClassroomBookADayNerdy Book ClubNerdCamp MIDonalyn Miller (aka The Book Whisperer)Books Between PodcastBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and James MarshallThank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia PolaccoChapter Books:Dory Fantasmagory (series) by Abby HanlonMiddle Grade:Ghost by Jason ReynoldsHarry Potter (series) by J.K. RowlingPie in the Sky by Remy Lai (TBR May 14, 2019)The Best Man by Richard PeckMs. Bixby's Last Day by John David AndersonFish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntWednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the amazing and vibrant education community online, authors who started out as teachers teachers, and teachers we saw and loved in our favorite books. Joining is special guest Donalyn Miller, author of The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://insiders.bookriot.com/?utm_source=podcast-prerolls&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=prerolls-may-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Insiders</a> and <a href="https://mytbr.co/?utm_source=podcast-midrolls&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=midrolls-may-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBR</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Liberty Hardy's Instagram Account (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/franzencomesalive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@franzencomesalive</a>)Jillian Heise's <a href="http://www.classroombookaday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ClassroomBookADay</a><a href="https://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdy Book Club</a><a href="http://nerdcampmi.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NerdCamp MI</a><a href="https://bookwhisperer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donalyn Miller</a> (aka The Book Whisperer)<a href="https://mgbookvillage.org/books-between-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Books Between Podcast</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544082222/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544082222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miss Nelson is Missing</a> by Harry Allard and James Marshall<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399257624/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399257624" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thank You, Mr. Falker</a> by Patricia PolaccoChapter Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0147510678/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0147510678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dory Fantasmagory</a> (series) by Abby HanlonMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481450166/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481450166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost</a> by Jason Reynolds<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545162076/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0545162076" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Potter</a> (series) by J.K. Rowling<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250314097/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250314097" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pie in the Sky</a> by Remy Lai (TBR May 14, 2019)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0147515793/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0147515793" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Best Man</a> by Richard Peck<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062338188/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062338188" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ms. Bixby's Last Day</a> by John David Anderson<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142426423/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0142426423" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fish in a Tree</a> by Lynda Mullaly Hunt<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054723760X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=054723760X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wednesday Wars</a> by Gary D. Schmidt Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#4: Hooray for Teachers

Karina and Matthew talk about the climate change, young activists, and a needed willingness for adults to listen, not just to these young voices, but also to one another. Joining is special guest Carole Lindstrom, author of Girls Dance, Boys Fiddle and the upcoming We Are Water Protectors.This episode is sponsored by our Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest, by Starscape, publisher of bestselling author, W. Bruce Cameron's Puppy Tales series, and by Roar, the YA imprint of Lion Forge and publisher of Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:'We Have Not Come Here to Beg World Leaders to Care,' 15-Year-Old Greta Thunberg Tells COP24. 'We Have Come to Let Them Know Change Is Coming' (COP24 Climate Talks in 2015) (via Common Dreams)Greta Thunberg to world leaders: 'How dare you – you have stolen my dreams and my childhood' (video) (The Guardian) "When ice melts, polar bears use 5x more energy to swim instead of walk" (video)Stand with Standing RockCBC's Tim Fontaine shares stories from Standing Rock and the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline (Unreserved Podcast)Autumn Peltier, 13-year-old water advocate, addresses UN (video)Woodsy the OwlSmokey BearFernGully: The Last RainforestBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together by Andrea TsurumiWater is Water by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Jason ChinIf Polar Bears Disappeared by Lily WilliamsOur House is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet by Jeanette WinterGraphic Novels:I'm Not a Plastic Bag by Rachel Hope Allison; forward by Jeff Corwin - the Great Pacific Garbage PatchMiddle Grade:Strange Birds: A Field Guide for Ruffling Feathers by Celia C. PerezNonfiction:The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth by Rachel IgnotofskyIce: Chilling Stories from a Disappearing World by DK PublishingLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the climate change, young activists, and a needed willingness for adults to listen, not just to these young voices, but also to one another. Joining is special guest Carole Lindstrom, author of Girls Dance, Boys Fiddle and the upcoming We Are Water Protectors.This episode is sponsored by our <a href="http://bookriot.com/blinddate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest</a>, by <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/torforge/w-bruce-cameron/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcastfeature&amp;utm_term=na-lilysstorypodcastad&amp;utm_content=na-buy-buynow&amp;utm_campaign=9781250213518" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starscape, publisher of bestselling author, W. Bruce Cameron's Puppy Tales series</a>, and by <a href="https://www.lionforge.com/mooncakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roar, the YA imprint of Lion Forge and publisher of Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:'<a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/12/04/we-have-not-come-here-beg-world-leaders-care-15-year-old-greta-thunberg-tells-cop24?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0IDtBRC6ARIsAIA5gWvWqHuz9w-Gf3sMVMKx8Ox2bT-3TMvqBW0Mveh5HeYkN6HeoeHpNxUaAmNsEALw_wcB%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Have Not Come Here to Beg World Leaders to Care</a>,' 15-Year-Old Greta Thunberg Tells COP24. 'We Have Come to Let Them Know Change Is Coming' (COP24 Climate Talks in 2015) (via Common Dreams)<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2019/sep/23/greta-thunberg-to-world-leaders-how-dare-you-you-have-stolen-my-dreams-and-my-childhood-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Thunberg to world leaders: 'How dare you – you have stolen my dreams and my childhood'</a> (video) (The Guardian) "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C8EyOjShk4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When ice melts, polar bears use 5x more energy to swim instead of walk</a>" (video)<a href="https://standwithstandingrock.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stand with Standing Rock</a><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-105-unreserved/clip/10216288-cbcs-tim-fontaine-shares-stories-from-standing-rock-and-the-fight-against-the-dakota-access-pipeline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CBC's Tim Fontaine shares stories from Standing Rock and the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline</a> (Unreserved Podcast)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg60sr38oic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumn Peltier, 13-year-old water advocate, addresses UN</a> (video)<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conservationeducation/smokey-woodsy/woodsy-owl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodsy the Owl</a><a href="https://www.smokeybear.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smokey Bear</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FernGully:_The_Last_Rainforest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FernGully: The Last Rainforest</a>BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544959000/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544959000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together</a> by Andrea Tsurumi<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159643984X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=159643984X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water is Water</a> by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Jason Chin<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250143195/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250143195" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If Polar Bears Disappeared</a> by Lily Williams<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534467785/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1534467785" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our House is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet</a> by Jeanette WinterGraphic Novels:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936393549/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1936393549" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Not a Plastic Bag</a> by Rachel Hope Allison; forward by Jeff Corwin - the Great Pacific Garbage PatchMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425290433/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0425290433" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strange Birds: A Field Guide for Ruffling Feathers</a> by Celia C. PerezNonfiction:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399580417/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399580417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth</a> by Rachel Ignotofsky<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1465481702/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1465481702" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ice: Chilling Stories from a Disappearing World</a> by DK PublishingLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Climate Change and Changemakers

Karina and Matthew talk about why books get banned, what book titles appear on ALA's Most Challenged Books list, and why Banned Books Week is a great time for celebrating. Joining is special guest Sonali Kumar, a librarian in Washington, DC and the author of the Unschooled Librarian blog.This episode is sponsored by Malamander by Thomas Taylor and illustrated by Tom Booth. Available from Walker Books U.S., We are also sponsored by Chronicle Books. And by our Book Riot Mystery/Thriller Giveaway.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:The Unschooled Librarian (blog)Sonali Kumar on Twitter (@unschooledlib)Banned Books WeekTop Ten Most Challenged Books ListsTop 11 Most Challenged Books of 2018 (video)Why Your Kids Should Read Banned BooksIt’s Banned Books Week again. Can we stop yelling at each other about it? (Jacqueline Woodson talking about banned books in the Washington Post)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:Skippyjon Jones series written and illustrated by Judy SchachnerCaptain Underpants series written and illustrated by Dav PilkeyI Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings; illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman, illustrated by Kristyna LittenMiddle Grade:Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeGo With the Flow by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams (out January 14, 2020, First Second)Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorAll the Days Past, All the Days to Come by Mildred D. Taylor (out on January 7, 2020)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about why books get banned, what book titles appear on ALA's Most Challenged Books list, and why Banned Books Week is a great time for celebrating. Joining is special guest Sonali Kumar, a librarian in Washington, DC and the author of the Unschooled Librarian blog.This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Title&amp;mode=book&amp;isbn=1536207225&amp;pix=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malamander by Thomas Taylor and illustrated by Tom Booth</a>. Available from Walker Books U.S., We are also sponsored by <a href="https://www.astronuts.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chronicle Books</a>. And by our <a href="http://bookriot.com/bestmysteries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Mystery/Thriller Giveaway</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://unschooledlibrarian.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unschooled Librarian</a> (blog)<a href="https://twitter.com/unschooledlib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonali Kumar on Twitter</a> (@unschooledlib)<a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banned Books Week</a><a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top Ten Most Challenged Books Lists</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXQtgx9HNxE&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2018</a> (video)<a href="https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/why-your-kid-should-read-banned-books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Your Kids Should Read Banned Books</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/its-banned-books-week-again-can-we-stop-yelling-at-each-other-about-it/2015/09/27/d7860518-6399-11e5-9757-e49273f05f65_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s Banned Books Week again. Can we stop yelling at each other about it?</a> (Jacqueline Woodson talking about banned books in the Washington Post)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142404039/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0142404039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skippyjon Jones</a> series written and illustrated by Judy Schachner<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1407163280/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1407163280" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Captain Underpants</a> series written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0803741073/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0803741073" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Am Jazz</a> by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings; illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433816598/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1433816598" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Day in June</a> by Gayle E. Pitman, illustrated by Kristyna LittenMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/148140993X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=148140993X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret</a> by Judy Blume<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250143179/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250143179" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go With the Flow</a> by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams (out January 14, 2020, First Second)<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142401129/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0142401129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry</a> by Mildred D. Taylor<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399257306/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399257306" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Days Past, All the Days to Come</a> by Mildred D. Taylor (out on January 7, 2020)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Banned Books

Karina and Matthew talk about inclusive author visits, soft censorship, and one middle grade author's reflection on her experience speaking at a school to an audience greatly reduced in size after the host learned of the author's LGBTQ+ identity.  Joining is special guest K.A. Holt, author of the Redwood and Ponytail.This episode is sponsored by  Audible Wishtree by Katherine Applegate  TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Society of Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)OMG Book Fest“Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” by K.A. Holt (article in Publisher’s Weekly)K.A. Holt Reads "Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” on the KidlitWomen* PodcastConversation between K. A. Holt and Grace Lin on the KidlitWomen* PodcastBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Middle Grade:Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker RhodesKARINA AND MATTHEW ARE READING:The Hero Next Door, edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich with We Need Diverse BooksThe Bridge Home by Padma VenkatramanLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about inclusive author visits, soft censorship, and one middle grade author's reflection on her experience speaking at a school to an audience greatly reduced in size after the host learned of the author's LGBTQ+ identity. Joining is special guest K.A. Holt, author of the Redwood and Ponytail.This episode is sponsored by <ul> <li><a href="http://bookriot.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a></li> <li><a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/wishtree/?utm_source=bookriot&amp;utm_medium=podcastfeature&amp;utm_term=brkidlitpodmay16-wishtreemg19&amp;utm_content=-other-shopnow-buynow&amp;utm_campaign=9781250043221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wishtree by Katherine Applegate</a></li> <li> <a href="https://mytbr.co/?utm_source=podcast-midroll&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-midroll-may-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBR</a>, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes</li> </ul> Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://www.scbwi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Society of Book Writers and Illustrators</a> (SCBWI)<a href="https://omgbookfest.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OMG Book Fest</a>“<a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/79878-now-you-see-me-now-you-don-t.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now You See Me, Now You Don’t</a>” by K.A. Holt (article in Publisher’s Weekly)<a href="https://www.kidlitwomen.com/http/kidlitwomenpodcastlibsyncom/2018/7/16/episode-three-conversation-with-shannon-hale-jsdaf-yf43m-l38fs-esjfj-l5df6-leed7-x297y-wceka-z3lyn-9xn33-btrpl-rj5te-lmxda-8lhts-3xazn-ddypb-c7mbd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K.A. Holt Reads "Now You See Me, Now You Don’t”</a> on the KidlitWomen* Podcast<a href="https://www.kidlitwomen.com/http/kidlitwomenpodcastlibsyncom/2018/7/16/episode-three-conversation-with-shannon-hale-jsdaf-yf43m-l38fs-esjfj-l5df6-leed7-x297y-wceka-z3lyn-9xn33-btrpl-rj5te-lmxda-twr8j-ksecy-ts8kp-4xext-dg4sy-a9px6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conversation between K. A. Holt and Grace Lin</a> on the KidlitWomen* PodcastBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Middle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316262285/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316262285" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost Boys</a> by Jewell Parker Rhodes KARINA AND MATTHEW ARE READING:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525646302/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525646302" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hero Next Door</a>, edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich with We Need Diverse Books<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524738115/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1524738115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bridge Home</a> by Padma Venkatraman Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#5: Change In Plans

Karina and Matthew talk about the heart of the school, the disheartening trend of diminishing school libraries, and the inherent value of school libraries and school librarians in supporting a school, raising readers, and building global citizens.  Joining is special guest John Schumaker, author of the Mr. Schu Reads blog.This episode is sponsored by  Audible  TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Spokane Eliminates School Librarians, Continuing Trend of Disappearing School Libraries by Kelly Jensen (Book Riot)Schools See Steep Drop in Librarians, New Analysis Finds (Education Week)New Bills in Michigan Would Make Librarians Essential School Staff (Book Riot)Weeding is Fundamental (99% Invisible podcast)The Room of Requirement (This American Life podcast)Palaces for the People (99% Invisible podcast)Mr. Schu Reads (website)Simon Sinek on Circles of Safety (YouTube)Dr. Sayatani DasGupta (The Practice of Narrative Medicine)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette WinterThat Book Woman by Heather Henson, illustrated by David SmallThe Library by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David SmallThis Book of Mine by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David SmallWrite to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind by Cynthia Grady, illustrated by Amiko HiraoTomas and the Library Lady by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul ColonDreamers by Yuyi MoralesPlanting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre by Anika Aldamuy Denise, illustrated by Paola EscobarBiblioburro by Jeanette WinterChapter Books:Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian by Jacob Sager Weinstein, illustrated by Vera BrosgolMiddle Grade:Booked by Kwame AlexanderThe Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Victoria JamiesonNonfiction:Alia Muhammad Baker: Saving a Library from War (True Stories) by Lindsay BacherLibrary on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile by Sharlee GlennLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the heart of the school, the disheartening trend of diminishing school libraries, and the inherent value of school libraries and school librarians in supporting a school, raising readers, and building global citizens. Joining is special guest John Schumaker, author of the Mr. Schu Reads blog. This episode is sponsored by <ul> <li><a href="http://bookriot.com/audible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a></li> <li> <a href="https://mytbr.co/?utm_source=podcast-midroll&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-midroll-may-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBR</a>, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes</li> </ul> Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://bookriot.com/2019/04/16/eliminating-school-librarians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spokane Eliminates School Librarians, Continuing Trend of Disappearing School Libraries</a> by Kelly Jensen (Book Riot)<a href="https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/05/16/schools-see-steep-drop-in-librarians-new.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schools See Steep Drop in Librarians, New Analysis Finds</a> (Education Week)<a href="https://bookriot.com/2019/03/27/new-bills-in-michigan-would-make-librarians-essential-school-staff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Bills in Michigan Would Make Librarians Essential School Staff</a> (Book Riot)<a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/weeding-is-fundamental/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weeding is Fundamental</a> (99% Invisible podcast)<a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/664/the-room-of-requirement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Room of Requirement</a> (This American Life podcast)<a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/palaces-for-the-people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Palaces for the People</a> (99% Invisible podcast)<a href="http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Schu Reads</a> (website)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOnXcrmgAw8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Sinek on Circles of Safety</a> (YouTube)<a href="http://www.sayantanidasgupta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Sayatani DasGupta</a> (The Practice of Narrative Medicine)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152054456/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0152054456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq</a> by Jeanette Winter<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416908129/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1416908129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That Book Woman</a> by Heather Henson, illustrated by David Small<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374343888/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0374343888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Library by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0374305463/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0374305463" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Book of Mine</a> by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158089688X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=158089688X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind</a> by Cynthia Grady, illustrated by Amiko Hirao<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AXBC3S/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B003AXBC3S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tomas and the Library Lady</a> by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colon<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823440559/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0823440559" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dreamers</a> by Yuyi Morales<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062748688/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062748688" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre</a> by Anika Aldamuy Denise, illustrated by Paola Escobar<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416997784/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1416997784" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biblioburro</a> by Jeanette WinterChapter Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544801229/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544801229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian</a> by Jacob Sager Weinstein, illustrated by Vera BrosgolMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544570987/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0544570987" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booked</a> by Kwame Alexander<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062440934/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062440934" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library</a> by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Victoria JamiesonNonfiction:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LP83QJW/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B01LP83QJW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alia Muhammad Baker: Saving a Library from War</a> (True Stories) by Lindsay Bacher<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141972875X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=141972875X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile</a> by Sharlee Glenn Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#6: Save School Libraries!

Karina and Matthew talk about the trailblazers in children's literature, including recognizing some of the first authors of color and indigenous authors to have their books traditionally published.  Joining is special guest Linda Sue Park, author of A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.This episode is sponsored by   The Children's Book Podcast hosted by Matthew C. Winner  Cheshire Crossing, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Andersen.  Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Meg Medina’s Newbery Acceptance Speech (The Horn Book)Sophie Blackall’s Caldecott Acceptance Speech (The Horn Book)Children’s Legacy Literature Award Acceptance by Christopher Myers on behalf of Walter Dean Myers (The Horn Book)"Standing on Shoulders" (blog post by Linda Sue Park)Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-PresentSeason 2, Episode 12 of Book Riot’s Recommended podcast (Karina talks about Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry)Dr. Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children’s LiteratureAmerican Indian Youth Literature AwardCynthia Leitich Smith, Cynsations websiteAsian/Pacific American Literature Award WinnersPura Belpré Award WinnersBOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:African-American Early Children’s Book CreatorsLangston Hughes: Popo and Fifina: Children of HaitiLucille Clifton: Everett Anderson’s GoodbyeMildred D. Taylor: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, new book coming on January 7, 2020: All the Days Past, All the Days to ComeEloise Greenfield: Honey I Love, Thinker: My Puppy Poet and MeVirginia Hamilton: Wrote 41 books, including M.C. Higgins, The GreatMildred Pitts Walter: Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World Donald Crews: Freight Train, TruckAshley Bryan: Freedom Over Me Native-American Early Children’s Book Creators:Fred KabotieVirginia Driving Hawk Sneve: The Cherokees, The Cheyennes, The Sioux, The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux ChildhoodMichael Lacapa: The Flute Player and Less Than Half, More Than Whole Asian-American Early Children’s Book Creators:Taro Yashima: Crow Boy Yoshiko Uchida: Journey to Topaz, Picture Bride, The Bracelet, A Jar of DreamsSook Nyul Choi: The Year of Impossible GoodbyesMarie G. Lee: If It Hadn’t Been For Yoon JunHaemi Blagassi: Peacebound Trains, Tae’s Sonata Latinx Early Children’s Book Creators:Alma Flor Ada: My Name is Maria Isabel. Picture books: The Gold Coin and Dear Peter Rabbit. LGBTQ Early Children’s Book Creators:John Donovan, I’ll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the trailblazers in children's literature, including recognizing some of the first authors of color and indigenous authors to have their books traditionally published.  Joining is special guest Linda Sue Park, author of A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.This episode is sponsored by <ul> <li> <a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=727224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Children's Book Podcast</a> hosted by Matthew C. Winner</li> <li> <a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=727262" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheshire Crossing</a>, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Andersen. </li> </ul> Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=2019-newbery-medal-acceptance-by-meg-medina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meg Medina’s Newbery Acceptance Speech</a> (The Horn Book)<a href="https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=2019-caldecott-medal-acceptance-by-sophie-blackall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sophie Blackall’s Caldecott Acceptance Speech</a> (The Horn Book)<a href="https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=legacy-acceptance-for-walter-dean-myers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Children’s Legacy Literature Award Acceptance by Christopher Myers on behalf of Walter Dean Myers</a> (The Horn Book)<a href="https://www.lspark.com/news/standing-on-shoulders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Standing on Shoulders"</a> (blog post by Linda Sue Park)<a href="http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/coretta-scott-king-book-awards-all-recipients-1970-present" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-Present</a><a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/karina-yan-glaser-and-alyssa-cole-podcast-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 2, Episode 12 of Book Riot’s Recommended podcast</a> (Karina talks about Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry)<a href="https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children’s Literature</a><a href="https://ailanet.org/activities/american-indian-youth-literature-award/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Indian Youth Literature Award</a><a href="https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit-resources/read/diversity/native-am/nat-lit/native_lit_picbooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cynthia Leitich Smith, Cynsations website</a><a href="http://www.apalaweb.org/awards/literature-awards/winners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian/Pacific American Literature Award Winners</a><a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pura Belpré Award Winners</a> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:African-American Early Children’s Book CreatorsLangston Hughes: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195087658/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0195087658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Popo and Fifina: Children of Haiti</a>Lucille Clifton: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805008004/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0805008004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everett Anderson’s Goodbye</a>Mildred D. Taylor: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142401129/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0142401129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry</a>, new book coming on January 7, 2020: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399257306/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0399257306" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Days Past, All the Days to Come</a>Eloise Greenfield: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060091258/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0060091258" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honey I Love</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1492677248/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1492677248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me</a>Virginia Hamilton: Wrote 41 books, including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416914072/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1416914072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M.C. Higgins, The Great</a>Mildred Pitts Walter: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061958913/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0061958913" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World</a> Donald Crews: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FGIQSPQ/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B01FGIQSPQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freight Train</a>, TruckAshley Bryan: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481456903/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481456903" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Over Me</a> Native-American Early Children’s Book Creators:Fred KabotieVirginia Driving Hawk Sneve: The Cherokees, The Cheyennes, The Sioux, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823421341/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0823421341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood</a>Michael Lacapa: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873586271/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0873586271" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Flute Player</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873585925/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0873585925" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Less Than Half, More Than Whole</a> Asian-American Early Children’s Book Creators:Taro Yashima: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/014050172X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=014050172X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crow Boy</a> Yoshiko Uchida: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1890771910/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1890771910" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey to Topaz</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0295976160/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0295976160" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Picture Bride</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/069811390X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=069811390X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bracelet</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689716729/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0689716729" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Jar of Dreams</a>Sook Nyul Choi: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0440407591/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0440407591" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Year of Impossible Goodbyes</a>Marie G. Lee: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0380723476/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0380723476" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If It Hadn’t Been For Yoon Jun</a>Haemi Blagassi: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0395720931/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0395720931" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peacebound Trains</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0395843146/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0395843146" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tae’s Sonata</a> Latinx Early Children’s Book Creators:Alma Flor Ada: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/068980217X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=068980217X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Name is Maria Isabel</a>. Picture books: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689717938/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0689717938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gold Coin</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689812892/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0689812892" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Peter Rabbit</a>. LGBTQ Early Children’s Book Creators:John Donovan, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738721344/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0738721344" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I’ll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip</a> Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Standing on Shoulders

Matthew and Nicole discuss combatting xenophobia by adopting a stance of cultural humility and helping shape children’s understanding of a broader world, rich with hundreds of cultures, languages, and people both very similar and very different from their own. This episode is sponsored by: Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge Get Booked: The Handsell Libro FM Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: Countering Islamophobia Through Education Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee In the Face of Xenophobia: Lessons to Address Bullying of South Asian American Youth How to Support Immigrant Students and Families: Strategies for Schools and Early Childhood Programs Asking For A Friend: Help! My Kids Only Have White Friends Antiracist Book Festival They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott; illustrated by Harmony Becker Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust by Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano, and Greg Salsedo BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS: Under My Hijab by Hena Khan; illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad with  S. K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; illustrated by Ebony Glenn Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez,; illustrated by Jaime Kim Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez &amp; Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant’s Tale by Duncan Tonatiuh The Journey by Francesca Sanna I Am Not A Number by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, illustrated by Gillian Newland MIDDLE GRADE: The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande (The Unicorn Rescue Society #4) by Adam Gidwitz and David Bowles; illustrated by Hatem Aly Front Desk by Kelly Yang Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Nicole discuss combatting xenophobia by adopting a stance of cultural humility and helping shape children’s understanding of a broader world, rich with hundreds of cultures, languages, and people both very similar and very different from their own. This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://bookriot.com/readharder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge</a> <a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/the-handsell-february-3-2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Booked: The Handsell</a> <a href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro FM</a> Subscribe to the podcast via<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/kidlit-these-days/playlists/podcast.rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS</a>,<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, or<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: <a href="https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/countering-islamophobia-through-education" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Countering Islamophobia Through Education</a> <a href="https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/speaking-up-against-racism-around-the-new-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus</a> <a href="https://www.readbrightly.com/books-to-help-kids-understand-what-its-like-to-be-a-refugee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee</a> <a href="https://saalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/In-the-Face-of-Xenophobia.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Face of Xenophobia: Lessons to Address Bullying of South Asian American Youth</a> <a href="https://www.colorincolorado.org/immigration/guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Support Immigrant Students and Families: Strategies for Schools and Early Childhood Programs</a> <a href="https://www.mothermag.com/making-non-white-friends/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asking For A Friend: Help! My Kids Only Have White Friends</a> <a href="https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/events/second-annual-antiracist-book-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antiracist Book Festival</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603094504/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1603094504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">They Called Us Enemy</a> by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott; illustrated by Harmony Becker <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596438738/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1596438738" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust</a> by Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano, and Greg Salsedo BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620147920/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620147920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under My Hijab</a> by Hena Khan; illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316519006/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316519006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family</a> by Ibtihaj Muhammad with  S. K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1534400591/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1534400591" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mommy’s Khimar</a> by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; illustrated by Ebony Glenn <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062839934/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062839934" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where Are You From?</a> by Yamile Saied Méndez,; illustrated by Jaime Kim <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419710540/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1419710540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez &amp; Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation</a> by Duncan Tonatiuh <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419705830/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1419705830" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant’s Tale</a> by Duncan Tonatiuh <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1909263990/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1909263990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Journey</a> by Francesca Sanna <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1927583942/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1927583942" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Am Not A Number</a> by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, illustrated by Gillian Newland MIDDLE GRADE: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481457519/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481457519" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Only Road</a> by Alexandra Diaz <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735231796/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0735231796" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande</a> (The Unicorn Rescue Society #4) by Adam Gidwitz and David Bowles; illustrated by Hatem Aly <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338157825/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338157825" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Desk</a> by Kelly Yang <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620148390/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620148390" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indian No More</a> by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Seeing Others Without Fear

Karina and Matthew talk about looking honestly at history, tribal land acknowledgements, and engaging young people in the history going on today. Joining are special guests Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, authors of An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, adapted from the book by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.This episode is sponsored All the Impossible Things by Lindsay Lackey (and published by Macmillan Children's), Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max (and published by Candlewick Press), and our Book Riot Mystery/Thriller Giveaway.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:American Indians in Children's Literature (blog)Debbie Reese responds to Commissioner Corcoran's Back to School Reading List with the Florida Department of Education (Twitter) Native Stories: Books for tweens and teens by and about Indigenous peoples (School Library Journal)The 1619 Project (New York Times)'I regret it': Hayden King on writing Ryerson University's territorial acknowledgement (CBC)Music by Joy HarjoFlorida Department of Education, We Have a Situation (Indigo's Bookshelf: Voices of Native Youth)Children of the Glades (@ofglades)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, Debbie ReesePicture Books:Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L. Smith, illustrated by Cornelius Van WrightFall in Line, Holden! by Daniel W. Vandever Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light by Tim Tingle, illustrated by Karen ClarksonWe Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane LessacThe Good Luck Cat by Joy Harjo, illustrated by Paul LeeFry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-NealBowwow Powwow by Brenda J. Child, illustrated by Jonathan ThunderThe Water Walker by Joanne Robertson, translated by Shirley Williams and Isadore ToulouseMiddle Grade:The Sockeye Mother by Brett D. Huson, illustrated by Natasha DonovanThe Grizzly Mother by Brett D. Huson, illustrated by Natasha DonovanLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about looking honestly at history, tribal land acknowledgements, and engaging young people in the history going on today. Joining are special guests Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, authors of An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, adapted from the book by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.This episode is sponsored <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/all-the-impossible-things/?utm_source=bookriot&amp;utm_medium=podcastfeature&amp;utm_term=kidlitthesedayssubs-kidlitthesedaysmidro&amp;utm_content=na-buy-buynow&amp;utm_campaign=9781250202864" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Impossible Things </a>by Lindsay Lackey (and published by <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/all-the-impossible-things/?utm_source=bookriot&amp;utm_medium=podcastfeature&amp;utm_term=kidlitthesedayssubs-kidlitthesedaysmidro&amp;utm_content=na-buy-buynow&amp;utm_campaign=9781250202864" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Macmillan Children's</a>), <a href="http://www.candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Title&amp;mode=book&amp;isbn=1536209465&amp;pix=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astro Girl</a> by Ken Wilson-Max (and published by <a href="http://www.candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Title&amp;mode=book&amp;isbn=1536209465&amp;pix=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candlewick Press</a>), and our <a href="http://bookriot.com/bestmysteries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Mystery/Thriller Giveaway</a>.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter!RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Indians in Children's Literature</a> (blog)<a href="https://twitter.com/debreese/status/1162684548540502016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debbie Reese responds to Commissioner Corcoran's Back to School Reading List</a> with the Florida Department of Education (Twitter) <a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=great-books-native-stories-indigenous-peoples-tweens-teens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native Stories: Books for tweens and teens by and about Indigenous peoples</a> (School Library Journal)<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 1619 Project</a> (New York Times)<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/redrawing-the-lines-1.4973363/i-regret-it-hayden-king-on-writing-ryerson-university-s-territorial-acknowledgement-1.4973371" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'I regret it': Hayden King on writing Ryerson University's territorial acknowledgement</a> (CBC)<a href="http://joyharjo.com/music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music by Joy Harjo</a><a href="https://indigosbookshelf.blogspot.com/2019/08/florida-department-of-education-weve.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Department of Education, We Have a Situation</a> (Indigo's Bookshelf: Voices of Native Youth)Children of the Glades (<a href="https://twitter.com/OfGlades" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ofglades</a>)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807049395/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0807049395" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People</a> by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, Debbie ReesePicture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/068816241X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=068816241X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jingle Dancer</a> by Cynthia L. Smith, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1893354504/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1893354504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall in Line, Holden!</a> by Daniel W. Vandever <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933693673/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1933693673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light</a> by Tim Tingle, illustrated by Karen Clarkson<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158089772X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=158089772X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga</a> by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152321977/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0152321977" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Luck Cat</a> by Joy Harjo, illustrated by Paul Lee<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626727465/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626727465" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story</a> by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681340771/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1681340771" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bowwow Powwow</a> by Brenda J. Child, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1772601004/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1772601004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Water Walker</a> by Joanne Robertson, translated by Shirley Williams and Isadore ToulouseMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553797396/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1553797396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sockeye Mother</a> by Brett D. Huson, illustrated by Natasha Donovan<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553797760/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1553797760" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Grizzly Mother</a> by Brett D. Huson, illustrated by Natasha DonovanLet us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

An Indigenous Peoples' History

Karina and Matthew talk about the LGBTQ representation in children's literature, anti-queerness and parallels with colorism and racism, and what LGBTQ-centered stories can mean for kids who have not yet encountered queer individuals.  Joining is special guest Kacen Callender, author of Hurricane Child.This episode is sponsored by  Libro.fm Audiobooks  Source Books and P is for Pterodactyl by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter (AKA Lushlife); illustrated by Maria Tina Beddia  Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:Top Ten Most Challenged Books Lists (Banned &amp; Challenged Books: a website of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom)Trans Activist Miss Major Revisits The Stonewall Riots (HBO Vice News)50 Years Since Stonewall, Transgender People Are Still Fighting for Their Lives (The Daily Beast)Kacen Callender's website@KacenCallender (Twitter)Kacen.Callender (Instagram)BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Luckoff, illustrated by Kaylani JuanitaJerome by Heart by Thomas Scotto, illustrated by Olivier Tallec, and translated by Claudia BedrickIt Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn, illustrated by Noah GrigniMiddle Grade:Hurricane Child by Kheryn CallenderBrown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonIvy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring BlakeThe Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring BlakeRedwood and Ponytail by K.A. Holt (out 10/1 with Chronicle Books)Graphic Novel:The Deep &amp; Dark Blue by Niki Smith (out 1/20/20 with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina and Matthew talk about the LGBTQ representation in children's literature, anti-queerness and parallels with colorism and racism, and what LGBTQ-centered stories can mean for kids who have not yet encountered queer individuals. Joining is special guest Kacen Callender, author of Hurricane Child.This episode is sponsored by <ul> <li><a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=726080" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libro.fm Audiobooks</a></li> <li> <a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=726454" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Books</a> and <a href="https://secure.adnxs.com/clktrb?id=726454" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">P is for Pterodactyl</a> by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter (AKA Lushlife); illustrated by Maria Tina Beddia </li> </ul> Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>.To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our <a href="https://bookriot.com/%E2%80%9Chttps://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS:<a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top Ten Most Challenged Books Lists</a> (Banned &amp; Challenged Books: a website of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom)<a href="https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/why-stonewall-veteran-miss-major-is-tired-of-pride/5cfae0bfbe40777fbf52eb32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trans Activist Miss Major Revisits The Stonewall Riots</a> (HBO Vice News)<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/50-years-since-stonewall-transgender-people-are-still-fighting-for-their-lives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">50 Years Since Stonewall, Transgender People Are Still Fighting for Their Lives</a> (The Daily Beast)<a href="https://www.kacencallender.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kacen Callender's website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/kacencallender" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@KacenCallender</a> (Twitter)<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kacen.callender/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kacen.Callender</a> (Instagram) BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Picture Books:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620148374/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620148374" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Aidan Became a Brother</a> by Kyle Luckoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592702503/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1592702503" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerome by Heart</a> by Thomas Scotto, illustrated by Olivier Tallec, and translated by Claudia Bedrick<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250302951/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250302951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity</a> by Theresa Thorn, illustrated by Noah GrigniMiddle Grade:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338129309/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1338129309" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hurricane Child</a> by Kheryn Callender<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0147515823/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0147515823" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brown Girl Dreaming</a> by Jacqueline Woodson<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316515477/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316515477" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World</a> by Ashley Herring Blake<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316515531/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316515531" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James</a> by Ashley Herring Blake<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452172889/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1452172889" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redwood and Ponytail</a> by K.A. Holt (out 10/1 with Chronicle Books)Graphic Novel:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316486019/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316486019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Deep &amp; Dark Blue</a> by Niki Smith (out 1/20/20 with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (<a href="mailto:kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com">kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com</a>), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#8: Pride

Matthew and Nicole discuss the results of the 2020 Youth Media Awards, highlight some of their favorite books recognized, and how this awards year could impact the future of publishing. Joining is special guest Dr. Emily R. Aguiló-Pérez, who served on the 2018 Pura Belpré Award committee. This episode is sponsored by: Get Booked Middle School Bites by Steven Banks with illustrations by Mark Fearing, published by Holiday House Book Riot Insiders Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: 2020 Youth Media Award Winners Dr. Emily R. Aguiló-Pérez BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:PICTURE BOOKS: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Kadir Nelson (Caldecott Medal) Bowwow Powwow: Bagosenjige-niimi’idim by Brenda J. Child (Red Lake Ojibwe), translated into Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain (Lac La Croix First Nation), illustrated by Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Ojibwe) (American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Winner) When Aidan Became a Brother, written by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Stonewall Book Award Winner) Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You, written by Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by Rafael López (Schneider Family Book Award for Young Children) Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner) MIDDLE GRADE: New Kid, written by Jerry Craft (John Newbery Medal) Other Words for Home, written by Jasmine Warga (Newbery Honor) AWARD-WINNING BOOKS FROM PAST GUESTS Gittel’s Journey, by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Amy June Bates (The Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor) Stargazing, written by Jen Wang and published by First Second, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Children’s Literature Winner) An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People, written by Debbie Reese (Nambé Owingeh) and Jean Mendoza, adapted from the adult book by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (American Indian Youth Literature Award Young Adult Book Honor) My Papi Has a Motorcycle, illustrated by Zeke Peña, written by Isabel Quintero (Pura Belpré Award Honor) Genesis Begins Again, written by Alicia D. Williams (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award, Newbery Honor) Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Nicole discuss the results of the 2020 Youth Media Awards, highlight some of their favorite books recognized, and how this awards year could impact the future of publishing. Joining is special guest Dr. Emily R. Aguiló-Pérez, who served on the 2018 Pura Belpré Award committee. This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/getbooked/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Booked</a> <a href="https://holidayhouse.com/book/middle-school-bites/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Middle School Bites by Steven Banks with illustrations by Mark Fearing, published by Holiday House</a> <a href="https://insiders.bookriot.com/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=preroll&amp;utm_campaign=prerolls-jan-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Riot Insiders</a> Subscribe to the podcast via<a href="https://rss.art19.com/kidlit-these-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS</a>,<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kidlit-these-days/id1455652485?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5qd5QFUJhveuvSUpwmcSos?si=O6579A74Qu6dKREtB4pPoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, or<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/book-riot/kidlit-these-days?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our<a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/the-kids-are-all-right/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kids Are All Right</a> newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: <a href="https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/2020-youth-media-award-winners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020 Youth Media Award Winners</a> <a href="https://www.wcupa.edu/arts-humanities/english/eAguiloPerez.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Emily R. Aguiló-Pérez</a> BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:PICTURE BOOKS: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328780961/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1328780961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Undefeated</a> by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Kadir Nelson (Caldecott Medal) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681340771/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1681340771" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bowwow Powwow</a>: Bagosenjige-niimi’idim by Brenda J. Child (Red Lake Ojibwe), translated into Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain (Lac La Croix First Nation), illustrated by Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Ojibwe) (American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Winner) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620148374/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1620148374" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Aidan Became a Brother</a>, written by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Stonewall Book Award Winner) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525514120/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0525514120" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You</a>, written by Sonia Sotomayor, illustrated by Rafael López (Schneider Family Book Award for Young Children) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626727465/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1626727465" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story</a>, written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner) MIDDLE GRADE: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062691198/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062691198" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Kid</a>, written by Jerry Craft (John Newbery Medal) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062747800/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0062747800" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other Words for Home</a>, written by Jasmine Warga (Newbery Honor) AWARD-WINNING BOOKS FROM PAST GUESTS <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419727478/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1419727478" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gittel’s Journey</a>, by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Amy June Bates (The Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/125018388X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=125018388X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stargazing</a>, written by Jen Wang and published by First Second, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Children’s Literature Winner) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807049395/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0807049395" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People</a>, written by Debbie Reese (Nambé Owingeh) and Jean Mendoza, adapted from the adult book by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (American Indian Youth Literature Award Young Adult Book Honor) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481465805/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1481465805" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Papi Has a Motorcycle</a>, illustrated by Zeke Peña, written by Isabel Quintero (Pura Belpré Award Honor) Genesis Begins Again, written by Alicia D. Williams (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award, Newbery Honor) Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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