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HarperCollins PublishersHarperCollins PublishersDon’t Believe A Word, By Susan Lewis, Read by Kristin Atherton, Mark Meadows, Oliver Hembrough, Lucy Price-Lewis and Catrin Walker-BoothDon’t miss the next book starring true crime podcast host Cristy Ward from the instant Sunday Times bestseller Nothing to See Here! They raised me. Nurtured me. And lied about everything. Sadie’s childhood has always been shrouded in mystery. But there are three things she knows. She was raised by two aunts. She never knew her parents. She is convinced she was stolen. Cristy Ward, podcast host, is gripped by Sadie’s story. It’s perfect for her next true-crime investigation. Yet Sadie's aunt claims it’s all a fantasy. As the evidence begins to stack up, and the lies f...2025-05-0703 minA Podcast of One\'s Own with Julia GillardA Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardJulia's Book Club - ButterIn our April Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy unpack Butter, the cult Japanese bestseller by Asako Yuzuki.Inspired by the real-life case of the “Konkatsu Killer” and translated into English, the book follows journalist Rika Machida as she tries to get inside the mind of convicted serial murderer Manako Kajii.Kajii, a gourmet cook, is serving time behind bars for the murders of lonely businessmen who she seduced with her delicious home cooking.What follows is an intimate and unsettling relationship between Rika and Kajii, as Rika recreates Kajii’s reci...2025-04-1635 minA Podcast of One\'s Own with Julia GillardA Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardJulia's Book Club - ButterIn our April Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy unpack Butter, the cult Japanese bestseller by Asako Yuzuki.Inspired by the real-life case of the “Konkatsu Killer” and translated into English, the book follows journalist Rika Machida as she tries to get inside the mind of convicted serial murderer Manako Kajii.Kajii, a gourmet cook, is serving time behind bars for the murders of lonely businessmen who she seduced with her delicious home cooking.What follows is an intimate and unsettling relationship between Rika and Kajii, as Rika recreates Kajii’s reci...2025-04-1635 minLittle White Books: Unofficial Mr. Men Comedy Audio DramaLittle White Books: Unofficial Mr. Men Comedy Audio DramaTrailer: Little White Books (Unofficial Mr. Men Podcast Series)LISTEN TO THIS TRAILER Mr. Men & Little Miss — reimagined for grown-up ears. A full-cast audio drama told through interviews, testimonies, and archive tapes. At times funny, at times unsettling, this is a story about memory, power, and the tales we were told as children. What if Mr. Happy wasn’t so happy? This is a reinterpretation of the original Mr. Men & Little Miss — with secrets, betrayals, missing characters, and a world far stranger than you remember. Cast (in order of character name) Mr. Bump – Adam Grant Mr. Clumsy / Mr. Fussy – Richard Ashwell Miss Contrary...2025-04-1202 minLive From America PodcastLive From America PodcastEpisode 352: Free The People With Free The People Founder Matt KibbeThis Week's Guests: Matt Kibbe - The founder of Free the People Episode 352 Matt Kibbe is President at Free the People, an educational foundation using video storytelling to turn on the next generation to the values of personal liberty and peaceful cooperation. He is also co-founder and partner at Fight the Power Productions, a video and strategic communications company. Kibbe is the host of BlazeTV’s Kibbe on Liberty, a popular podcast that insists that you think for yourself. He was senior advisor for a Rand Paul Presidential Super PAC in 2016, and later co-founded AlternativePAC to promote libertarian values. In 2004 Ki...2025-03-171h 14HarperCollins PublishersHarperCollins PublishersThe Haunted House on Hollow Hill, By Derek Landy, Read by Joe Eyre, Kit Griffiths, Kevin Hely, Colin Mace, Eve Macklin and Sam NewtonThe audiobook version of the thrilling and innovative narrative podcast, including an exclusive storyline. On a dark and stormy night … Two ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain – the Hollow Hotel. They’re here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon. Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man hanging from the rafters – the work of a killer who wields actual magic as viciously as he does his blade. With the storm closing in, all exit routes cut off, and the killer taking them out one by one, their only hope lies with the two...2024-12-1313 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever & The Night Before Christmas: Holiday classics for today (ft. Dallas Jenkins, Margie Pinto-Leite, Loren Long & Joanna Ho)The holidays are a chance to connect with loved ones, share stories, and laugh. The enduring appeal of holiday books lies in their ability to connect with us on a deeply personal level. They invite us to see Christmas through a child’s eyes with their unmatched curiosity, and unfiltered honesty. And, the best Christmas stories transcend cultural boundaries. In this episode, we explore the comedic, heartfelt genius of Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the eyes of Barbara's daughter Margie and the Director of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie, Dallas Jenkins. We also hear about the chal...2024-12-0631 minHarperCollins PublishersHarperCollins PublishersThe Good, the Bad & the Rugby – Unleashed, By Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall, Read by Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike TindallThe long-awaited book from rugby stars Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall Rugby megastars James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne get together to discuss the highs and lows of their podcast, friendship and rugby. Among the key questions answered: What happened when Mike took their shambles of a podcast inside the walls of Windsor Castle to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales and The Princess Royal? How did Haskell end up nearly killing himself on the way to a DJ set, find himself forced to save Payno from Tins and get confronted by irate fans? How did...2024-11-0704 minInkspirationInkspirationChapter 13: Exploring the Depths of Fantasy World Building with Rachel GreenlawIn today’s chapter, Olivia and Mia dive into the depths of fantasy world building and keeping magic alive with author Rachel Greenlaw. Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more!Rachel’s journey to traditional publication for both fantasy and romanceTips and tricks on creating immersive worlds with realistic sensory detailsKeeping the magic alive throughout your story in both plot and character developmentA sneak peek at Rachel’s newest novel, The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of SpellsVisit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the epis...2024-10-161h 10Remember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastA Long Walk to Water: When Books Become a Call to ActionBooks have the power to inspire young people to take action and make a difference in the world. They open doors to understanding, creating awareness of real-world challenges while fostering a deep, personal connection to these struggles. In this episode, we explore stories that motivate and encourage action. Linda Sue Park and Salva Dut describe the journey that inspired A Long Walk to Water, Brian Pinkney returns to discuss the companion book, Nya's Long Walk: One Step at a Time, and Jasmine Warga emphasizes the connection between awareness and activism. To learn more about Linda Sue Park’s, Jasmine Warga’s or...2024-09-2730 minA Podcast of One\'s Own with Julia GillardA Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardJulia's Book Club – Blue SistersIn this episode of Julia's Book Club, Julia and Kathy Lette sit down to discuss Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.Blue Sisters is the second novel from Mellors, following her bestselling debut Cleopatra and Frankenstein. It tells the story of three very different sisters – strait-laced lawyer Avery, party girl Lucky and stoic world champion boxer Bonnie – who are torn apart by grief and scattered to different corners of the globe after the sudden tragic death of their fourth sister, Nicky.As the sisters try to come to terms with this devastating loss, the book...2024-09-0433 minA Podcast of One\'s Own with Julia GillardA Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardJulia's Book Club – Blue SistersIn this episode of Julia's Book Club, Julia and Kathy Lette sit down to discuss Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.Blue Sisters is the second novel from Mellors, following her bestselling debut Cleopatra and Frankenstein. It tells the story of three very different sisters – strait-laced lawyer Avery, party girl Lucky and stoic world champion boxer Bonnie – who are torn apart by grief and scattered to different corners of the globe after the sudden tragic death of their fourth sister, Nicky.As the sisters try to come to terms with this devastating loss, the book...2024-09-0433 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastHarold and the Purple Crayon: Exploration and Play are Just a Stroke AwayHarold and the Purple Crayon: Exploration and Play are Just a Stroke Away (ft. Chris Van Allsburg & Brian Pinkney) - Do you remember reading Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon? To his friends and family Crockett was Dave Leisk. You might know him best for the bold purple line that gives shape to the spare illustrations of Harold and Purple Crayon, published in 1955. In this episode, Chris Van Allsburg and Brian Pinkney reflect on the influence Harold and the Purple Crayon had on them, their work, and the value they believe it offers young readers. To learn more about...2024-03-2030 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Polar Express: A Magical Ride of Belief and Reality (ft. Chris Van Allsburg & Leo Landry)Do you remember reading The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg? As its 40th anniversary approaches, the book is nothing short of a Christmas classic. Before winning the Caldecott Medal in 1986, before the animated movie, and the Polar Express train rides Chris Van Allsburg had already garnered quite a reputation. He’s the author and illustrator behind The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, Jumanji, Zathura, and many others. In this episode, Chris Van Allsburg and Leo Landry discuss the moody illustrations and profound coming-of-age story that has fascinated holiday readers year after year since 1985. To learn more about Chris Van Allsburg’s, o...2023-12-1535 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastGrandfather’s Journey: 30th Anniversary of a Real-Life Folktale (ft. Allen Say & Melissa Iwai)There are many ways that we build our histories. Certain particulars might be largely out of our power, our parentage, or parts of our personalities, but how we choose to remember our histories tends to create something real and true, however fictional, like an old folktale. Our histories, whether real or imagined, memory or fiction, give us a greater understanding of who we are and our place in the world. In this episode, Melissa Iwai joins Allen Say to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his classic, Grandfather’s Journey. In the last couple of decades, children's literature in the U.S...2023-12-0440 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastWhen Heroines, Not Heroes, Tell the Story (ft. Veronica Roth & Mindy McGinnis)Fictional dystopias don’t create fear as much as they validate it. And isn’t that what we want as young people and even later as adults? To be validated, whether in our fears, our pain, or our happiness? Young Adult books let us explore, without the threat of rejection, what we most wish to understand or even accept, ourselves. In this episode, we explore a new era of female protagonists and the dystopian world in which they exist. Authors Veronica Roth and Mindy McGinnis create stories that challenge the conventional role of young female characters in YA literature and set...2023-09-1228 minThe Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersHow Creativity Rules the World with Maria Brito - The Authority Podcast 57Maria Brito is an award-winning New York City-based contemporary art advisor, entrepreneur, author, and curator who was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Harper’s BAZAAR, Vogue, Forbes, and many more.  Maria’s book, How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas Into Gold, is available from HarperCollins and was the recipient of the Axiom Book Award in the Entrepreneurship category. In this episode...2023-08-291h 03Herwaarns PodcastHerwaarns PodcastHerwaarns Podcast 21 – KeuzestressNa aflevering 20 over “Informed Consent”, vervolgen we onze dubbelaflevering over keuzes met deze aflevering over keuzestress – de angst, verlamming, druk en ongemakkelijkheid die kan otnstaan als iemand een keuze moet maken. Deze gevoelens kunnen ontstaan bij te weinig mogelijkheden of een moeilijke beslissing, maar wij concentreren ons op een te veel aan opties bij een keuze. Er is in moderne Nederlandse samenleving op veel gebieden zoveel mogelijk dat keuzestress kan worden ervaren bij het kiezen van producten, smaken en kleuren, maar ook bij het beslissen over een studie, beroep of levenspad. Vrijheid van keuze is een goed, maar kan ook beklem...2023-08-131h 01PRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 8 – MARÍA DE ALVA #Podcast #PretextosSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Maria de Alva adquiere su libro”UN CORAZÓN EXTRAVIADO"  Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xico YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexico Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexico Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollins Página web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-05-2139 minLightSwitch PodcastLightSwitch PodcastHas Science Killed God? Part 1: OriginIn this two part episode, we will discuss the compatibility between science and faith. As we discuss origins (part 1) and evolution (part 2), join us as we seek to understand if science strengthens the reasonableness of the Christian worldview or completely debunks it.--------------------------------------------------1. Stephen C. Meyer, Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (New York: HarperCollins, 2021).2. Stephen C. Meyer, Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (New York: HarperCollins, 2009).3. Stephen C. Meyer, Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal...2023-05-1750 minPRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 6 – Ramón Valdéz Elizondo #Podcast #PretextosSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Ramón Valdéz Elizondo adquiere su libro”HOTEL CALIFORNIA"  Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xico YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexico Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexico Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollins Página web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-04-2432 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastIn The Night Kitchen (ft. Sergio Ruzzier & Antionette Portis)You may be familiar with Maurice Sendak’s books like Where the Wild Things Are or Outside Over There, but do you remember reading In the Night Kitchen? Just over 10 years after the prolific author's passing, we are returning to his 1970s dreamscape of a picture book. In the Night Kitchen offers a dazzling portrait of creativity and the expansive imaginations of children contending with an adult world. In this episode, besides stirring about in the needless controversy that often surrounds Maurice Sendak’s classic, In the Night Kitchen, we talk with two picture book authors influenced by the master auth...2023-03-2831 minPRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 6 – Filiberto Cruz Monroy #Podcast #PretextosSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Filiberto Cruz Monroy   adquiere su libro "ASESINOS SERIALES EN MÉXICO"  Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xico YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexico Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexico Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollins Página web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-03-271h 02PRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 5 – Noé Zavaleta #Podcast #Pretextos#LasBuscadoras #NarcoMexico #DesaparecidosMexico #LiteraturaMexicana #EntrevistaAutor Si este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Claudia Duclaued adquiere su libro "La hija  del fotógrafo" Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xico YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexico Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexico Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollins Página web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-03-0654 minPRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 4 – Claudia Duclaued #Podcast #PretextosSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Claudia Duclaued adquiere su libro "La hija del fotógrafo" Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xico YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexico Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexico Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollins Página web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-02-2036 minThe Two CitiesThe Two CitiesEpisode #160 - Dyslexia & Diverse Learning with Prof. Maryanne WolfIn this episode we're joined by Professor Maryanne Wolf to discuss Dyslexia. Prof. Wolf is the Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, and the author of a number of books, including Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain (published HarperCollins), and Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World (also published by HarperCollins). In our conversation, Prof. Wolf explains to us that reading is an invention, and that the human brain was never intended to read. We have t...2023-02-151h 10Herwaarns PodcastHerwaarns PodcastHerwaarns Podcast 18 - De Noorse CultuurDe Noorse mythologie en cultuur zijn een onaflatende bron van inspiratie. Goden en vikingen bevolken strips, films, computerspellen, series, metalmuziek en allerhande andere verhalen. Vandaag onderzoeken we voorbeelden van de Noorse cultuur in de moderne cultuur. De meeste kennis over de Noorse cultuur komt uit de archeologie en de sages, mythes en legenden uit de orale cultuur, latere opgeschreven en gebundeld door IJslandse schrijvers in de vorm van twee collecties, de proza en poëtische Edda. Aan de hand van onze gedachten uit aflevering 16 over Moderne Hervertellingen, waarin we onderzochten wat een hervertelling onthult over de oorspronkelijke tekst, schrijver en c...2023-02-031h 01PRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 3 – J. Jesús Lemus #Podcast #PretextosSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a J.JESUS LEMUS adquiere su libro "EL LICENCIADO"  Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xico YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexico Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexico Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollins Página web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-01-3146 minBooks and BobaBooks and BobaJanuary 2023 Book NewsIt's our first mid-month episode of 2023, just in time for the Lunar New Year! Join us as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit by going through the latest Asian American book and publishing news, including an update on the HarperCollins Union Strike and the emergence of AI audiobook narrators.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Mind Your Manners: A Guide to Social Fluency by Sara Jane HoJust Another Meet Cute by Jenn P.NguyenUntil We Meet Again by Lily Kim QianUntitled Memoir by Jane ChenSwimming into Trouble by Angela Ahn; illust b...2023-01-2046 minPRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 2 - Ricardo Homs #Podcast #PretextosSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Ricardo Homs adquiere su libro "México dividido"  Sigue a *HarperCollins México* en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/143016729-harpercollins-m-xicoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercollinsmexicoInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercollinsmx/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollinsMexico/TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollinsmexicoTwitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollinsPágina web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-01-1655 minPRETEXTOSPRETEXTOSPodcast Pretextos | Episodio 1 - Mariana García LunaSi este podcast fue un pretexto para leer a Mariana García Luna adquiere su libro "El olor de las orquídeas" aquí:   Sigue a HarperCollins México en todas sus redes sociales: Goodreads : https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/harpercolli...Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/harpercolli...Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HarperCollin...TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@harpercollins...Twitter : https://twitter.com/MXharpercollinsPágina web : https://www.harpercollinsmexico.mx/2023-01-0438 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastLessons in Friendship:James Marshall’s George and Martha Series(ft. Raúl the Third & Breanna Carzoo)Picture books, while they may be sparse in language, can pack in big and complex lessons about friendship, or difficult feelings. Their lessons often follow us into our adulthood. And, as for lessons, here is one for teachers — maybe hold off on telling students they can't draw. They may just grow up and turn you into an iconic mean character. If you’re really lucky though and kind and honest you just might become a superhero wrestler in training or a green light or a hippo with an incredible knack for friendship. In this episode, we pay homage to illustrator and...2022-12-1335 minListen. HEAR.Listen. HEAR.Listen. HEAR. TrailerHi everyone, we are so excited to bring you Listen. HEAR., a HarperCollins Podcast, where we will be highlighting a variety of audiobooks from inspirational memoirs, enlightening leadership, self-help, and cookbooks to thrillers, romance, charming children’s stories, and so much more!   With countless New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning narrators, the possibilities are endless. This podcast will feature exclusive chapter listens of highly anticipated releases, insight into the narration process, author interviews, insider deals, and really everything an audiobook fan wants to hear!   So, if you love audiobooks and are looking for the next great liste...2022-10-2000 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastHauntingly Good Stories: Wait Till Helen Comes(ft. Mary Downing Hahn, Chantel Acevedo, & J.A. White)There is much to be learned from stories, whether they feature ghosts, witches, or monsters, even when they scare us. It is the lessons learned in the face of darkness that make supernatural stories important for young readers. And, it is telling, that stories of ghosts and graveyards stay with us. They might cause us a bit of grief, but when we face them, we face ourselves, our fears, and our histories, and in confronting them we learn collaboration, problem-solving, empathy, and companionship. In this episode, we dredge up some Halloween spirit and examine our favorite graveyards and the ghosts...2022-09-2832 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastCrossing Cultures: Inside Out and Back Again (ft. Thanhhà Lại, Rajani LaRocca, & Jasmine Warga)Middle grade is a time when readers can be especially moved by the books they pick up. Books can center kids marginalized by conflict, can inspire other readers to decenter themselves, to listen better, and to be more intentional with welcome signs. In one sense, borders are fiction, lines made up by winners of wars. In another sense, borders have a potent impact on the lives of the people who cross them, often as a result of those wars. but the truth of crossing borders is in the smallest details of people’s lives and in the white space between th...2022-05-2622 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Forbidden Truth: The Giver (ft. Lois Lowry, Karina Yan Glaser, & Anne Ursu)Children’s literature offers a rehearsal for the real world. A safe place for young readers to practice seeing beyond the easy narratives that are handed to them by their communities or that they might see in the media or even that they are taught in schools. It is the foundation for critical thinking. Children come to books already having a deep and wide emotional landscape they will use to navigate the world. Books can pull back the curtain on how things work and give kids a head start on making their corner of the world a little brighter. In th...2022-04-2033 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastMyths, Magic, and Fantasy Worlds (ft. Megan Whalen Turner, Roseanne A. Brown, & Garth Nix)Magic and fantastical elements can get kids reading. Young adult fantasy novels construct portals readers can get sucked into, and when they emerge, they often have more nuanced and keen insights for making or remaking the world around them. The parallels to contemporary society can even give kids another way to see themselves. In this episode, Megan Whalen Turner, author of the Queen’s Thief series, Roseanne A. Brown, author of A Song of Wraith and Ruin, and Garth Nix, author of the Old Kingdom series, describe how the real world can be an inspiration for fantasy worlds, how a ci...2021-11-1024 minScale Model PodcastScale Model PodcastThe Scale Model Podcast Ep – 83 – Some Art Welcome to Episode 83 Sponsored by Sean’s Custom Hobby Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Terry Miesle Christopher Doll *************************************** Interview  This Episode’s Special Guest: Christopher Doll is an artist who specializes in science fiction and astronomy subjects. His work has been featured on a number of book covers, including Becky Chambers’ Hugo Award-Winning WAYFARERS series for HarperCollins US. Each Wednesday Christopher hosts a live stream where he paints a science fiction scene for his audience. He currently lives in the Pacific Northwest USA and when he’s not painting space art, he helps his wife run...2021-11-071h 40Remember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastComing-Out Stories (ft. Becky Albertalli, Abdi Nazemian, & Jason June)Books help young people wrap their minds around who they are, how they fit into the world and give them the language to demand the world make space for them. Queer Young Adult books can guide young readers through the myriad of experiences of coming out in different contexts and cultures. And, love stories can help young gay kids imagine themselves into meaningful adult lives and into fulfilling relationships that validate, nourish, and sustain them. In this episode, three authors of queer YA books share their personal coming-out experiences, which they later translated into their character’s coming-out journey, and sh...2021-10-1328 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastTackling Real-life Challenges in Books: Pax (ft. Sara Pennypacker, Colby Sharp, & Philippe Cousteau)There is a magical age, somewhere between eight and twelve, where young people’s wonder at the natural world can be galvanized into meaningful engagement with the threats and challenges that humans bring to bear on nature. It is within this window that the right book at the right time can help a young person make sense of the big feelings that come with adolescence — and with unforeseen hardships, like global pandemics. In this episode, with the help of Sara Pennypacker, author of Pax and Pax, Journey Home, Colby Sharp, literacy advocate and teacher, and Philippe Cousteau, co-author of The Enda...2021-09-1531 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastBehind the Curtain of The Princess Diaries & Happily Ever Afters (ft. Meg Cabot & Elise Bryant)Meg Cabot’s bestselling series, The Princess Diaries spans almost two decades. The main character of the series, Mia, shares her unfiltered, innermost thoughts as private diary entries. Young adult readers of the books are privy to and captivated by Mia’s internal and external landscape as she morphs from an awkward teen and into a royal princess. Author Elise Bryant was one such reader. In her book, Happily Ever Afters, the main character, Tessa, tackles similar teenage issues and emotions to Mia, but as a black girl. In this episode, Meg and Elise share their thoughts about why love stor...2021-08-1124 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastA Deep Dive into Body Positivity with Dumplin’ (ft. Julie Murphy & Angie Manfredi)The right book at the right time can provide kids with models of self-love that can guide them through growing pains. Today on Remember Reading, host Katie Dutton unpacks a book that does just that for young readers. Join us as we head to West Texas, where we enter a beauty pageant, do some Dolly Parton fan-folking, and talk drag and self-love through the lens of one of our all-time favorite characters, Ms. Willowdean Dixon, the plus-sized heroine of Julie Murphy's 2015 breakout book, Dumplin'. To learn more about the Dumplin’ series, visit harpercollins.com/collections/books-series-dumplin Do you have a st...2021-07-1428 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastRepresentation Matters! (ft. Cynthia Leitich Smith & Ellen Oh)Representation matters, especially in children’s literature and stories that represent Native American people. In this episode, we focus on Heartdrum, an imprint about stories by Native American creators who publish stories with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country, and on the strength of young Native American heroes. Author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), author and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, Ellen Oh, and HarperCollins editor Rosemary Brosnan discuss how the Heartdrum project came to fruition and a sample of the beautifully diverse stories now available to young readers. To learn more about Heartdrum, visit Di...2021-05-1236 minSachverstandSachverstandKoch deine eigene Suppe. Mit Maurice Morell (Episode 17)Was will ich mit meinem Leben anfangen? Habe ich meine Berufung schon gefunden? Gibt es Träume, die ich eigentlich noch verwirklichen will? Die meisten von uns stellen sich diese Fragen regelmäßig, doch die wenigsten bringen den Mut auf, das Ruder rumzureißen und ein Leben zu führen, das ihnen wirklich Spaß macht. Maurice Morell hat es getan: Er renovierte einen alten Holzwagen, begann vegane Suppen aus regionalen Zutaten auf Sylt zu verkaufen und wurde damit innerhalb kürzester Zeit zum Kultobjekt. Bei den Gesprächen mit seinen Kundinnen und Kunden stellt er fest, dass letztlich viele auf der...2021-05-0336 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastI Can Read! Books (ft. Corey Tabor & Kelly Starling-Lyons)The treasured I Can Read! collection began with the beloved Little Bear in 1957 and is still going strong today! On the show, we discuss the series’ origins, its stories, and what’s ahead for the books. You’ll hear from Tamar Mays, an editor at HarperCollins, as well as from authors Corey Tabor (Fox the Tiger) and Kelly Starling-Lyons (Ty’s Travels) as they dive into what makes the I Can Read! books so magical for children beginning their journey as readers. To learn more about the I Can Read! series, visit icanread.com Do you have a story about how a cl...2021-04-0612 minDe Grote Vriendelijke PodcastDe Grote Vriendelijke PodcastAflevering 41: Erna Sassen (m.m.v. Martijn van der Linden) Ze werd al eens 'de puberfluisteraar' genoemd, omdat ze in haar jongerenboeken zo goed in de huid van tieners kan kruipen. Dat deed ze in onder meer 'Dit is geen dagboek' en 'Er is geen vorm waarin ik pas' en nu opnieuw in 'Zonder titel' (alle Leopold 15+), dat 31 maart verschijnt. Kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest.nl) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) praten in deze 41ste aflevering van De Grote Vriendelijke Podcast met Erna Sassen over dit laatste boek. Een gesprek over geitjes en wolven, boze personages die afscheid moeten nemen, over de troost van tekenen en kunst en over grofgebekte...2021-03-281h 003 Clips3 ClipsBy The Book: The Structure of Incredible Episodes (ft. Kristen Meinzer)On this episode we are so excited to feature podcasting superstar (or as we say on the show, superhero!) Kristen Meinzer. And we’re breaking down By the Book—the hit show Kristen co-created and co-hosts with Joleta Greenberg—which is going into its eighth season! Kristen brings her wealth of knowledge as someone who’s been in the industry for over a decade; who’s hosted, produced, and created numerous shows; and who’s written the must-read book for podcast creators: So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen...2021-03-2200 min3 Clips Podcast by Castos3 Clips Podcast by CastosBy The Book: The Structure of Incredible Episodes (ft. Kristen Meinzer)On this episode we are so excited to feature podcasting superstar (or as we say on the show, superhero!) Kristen Meinzer. And we’re breaking down By the Book—the hit show Kristen co-created and co-hosts with Joleta Greenberg—which is going into its eighth season! Kristen brings her wealth of knowledge as someone who’s been in the industry for over a decade; who’s hosted, produced, and created numerous shows; and who’s written the must-read book for podcast creators: So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community...2021-03-2243 min3 Clips Podcast by Castos3 Clips Podcast by CastosBy The Book: The Structure of Incredible Episodes (ft. Kristen Meinzer)On this episode we are so excited to feature podcasting superstar (or as we say on the show, superhero!) Kristen Meinzer. And we’re breaking down By the Book—the hit show Kristen co-created and co-hosts with Joleta Greenberg—which is going into its eighth season! Kristen brings her wealth of knowledge as someone who’s been in the industry for over a decade; who’s hosted, produced, and created numerous shows; and who’s written the must-read book for podcast creators: So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community...2021-03-2243 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastRecap: Best of 2020!After an incredibly difficult year, we reflect on the number of ways classic children's books can help kids and adults get through tough times. Featured in this episode: -The Secret Garden (Katherine Paterson) -One Crazy Summer (Janae Marks, Lisa Moore Romae, Paula Chase) -The One and Only Ivan (Roseanne Parry) Do you have a story about how a classic book changed your life? Tweet @readingpod or email us at readingpod@harpercollins.com. Learn more at rememberreading.com. Until next time!2021-03-0213 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Carrot Seed (ft. Tim Miller & Greg Pizzoli)First published in 1945, "The Carrot Seed" is a beloved story about growing a carrot... but more than that, it’s about how far patience and perseverance can get you. In this episode, we're digging into the timeless classic, written by Ruth Krauss and illustrated by Crockett Johnson, and chatting about the book's simple, direct, yet evocative style that's resonated with readers for over 75 years. We'll also be joined by author and illustrator Tim Miller (Tiny Kitty, Big City) and illustrator Greg Pizzoli (Two Little Trains) for whom the book was a big influence. To learn more about The Carrot Seed, vi...2020-09-2927 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastOne Crazy Summer (ft. Rita Williams-Garcia, Janae Marks, Paula Chase & Lisa Moore Ramée)Hailed by the New York Times as "witty and original," One Crazy Summer is a moving & funny story about three sisters looking for their mother in 1960s California. It's also a book that brings up issues that almost mirror current events today, tackling problems kids see around themselves. On this episode, we'll talk to acclaimed author Rita Williams-Garcia about what inspired her to write the Newbery Honor and National Book Award winning story - a contemporary classic that deals with everything from abandonment, to unfair policing, and the Black Panthers - why representation matters, and more. We'll also be joined...2020-08-2635 minSachverstandSachverstandDer Corona-Effekt – Zwischen Shutdown und Neubeginn: Was wir jetzt über uns lernen können (Folge 7)Die Corona-Pandemie hat uns einen Spiegel vorgehalten: Während sie einerseits ein ungeahntes Maß an Solidarität und Hilfsbereitschaft weckte, hielt gleichzeitig eine Einzelkämpfermentalität Einzug in unser Denken und Handeln. Welche Geschenke uns die Krise gemacht und wo sie wie ein großes Mikroskop die Missstände unserer Gesellschaft offengelegt hat, darüber spricht unser Moderator Volker Wieprecht mit der Autorin und Publizistin Dr. Christine Eichel. Vom Couch-Potato als unsichtbarem Helden der Krise über die Frage nach der Sinnhaftigkeit des Shutdowns bis hin zur Debatte über den nötigen Wandel unseres Lebensstils, um eine bessere und sichere Zukunft zu...2020-07-0634 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe One and Only Ivan (ft. Katherine Applegate, Mr. Schu, & Rosanne Parry)Did you know The One and Only Ivan was based on a real-life gorilla? Ivan lived in a mall in Tacoma, Washington for many years before being transferred to Zoo Atlanta. On this episode, we'll talk to author, Katherine Applegate, on why the circumstances inspired her to write the Newberry Medal winning book that's a soon to be major motion picture. The first time John Schumacher, or Mr. Schu, read this book, it changed his life. Listen to his story and how he, as Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic, incorporates it into his classroom visits. We'll also talk with...2020-06-1036 minHerwaarns PodcastHerwaarns PodcastHerwaarns mini-serie 03 – TevredenheidVoor aflevering drie van de emotie mini-serie praten we over tevredenheid. Wat maakt ons tevreden en hoe blijven we tevreden? We praten over avontuur, ambitie, semi-aquatische Galápagosmensen en onwaarschijnlijke helden. Merel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contentment https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tevredenheidhttps://www.vandale.nl/gratis-woordenboek/nederlands/betekenis/tevredenhttps://sochicken.nl/simpele-tips-voor-meer-tevredenheidhttps://www.happinez.nl/groei/gelukkig-zijn-met-tevredenheid/J.R.R. Tolkien. The Hobbit. 1937. London: HarperCollins,1999.Jeff Goins. Real Artists Don't Starve, Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age. London: HarperCollins, 2017.  Wessel Robert Louis Stevenson. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Green & Co. Longmans, 1886.Kurt...2020-05-1427 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastFrog and Toad (ft. Adrianne Lobel, Susan Hirschman, Pete Oswald, & Sergio Ruzzier)There's no place like home in this cozy, quirky children's book series about a frog, a toad, and their special friendship, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. On the show, we catch up with Adrianne Lobel, Arnold's daughter, to learn more about her father and the inspiration behind this classic story. We'll also talk to his longtime editor, Susan Hirschman, as well as some famous illustrators who were inspired by Arnold's work. Pete Oswald, illustrator of The Angry Birds movie and The Food Group series, has fond memories of the books growing up, and now his children are loving Frog...2020-05-1337 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Secret Garden (ft. Katherine Paterson & Sara Pennypacker)We may be former kids, but sometimes, it takes a little imagination to remind us what it was like to be a child. Find yourself a secret place as we discuss the unique power of imagination and The Secret Garden. On the show, we'll talk to Katherine Paterson about how The Secret Garden actually inspired her to write Bridge to Terabithia. We'll also talk to Sara Pennypacker, author of Pax and Here in the Real World, about her own secret places as a child. To learn more about The Secret Garden, visit https://bit.ly/3eGBuiZ Do you have a...2020-04-2231 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastAmelia Bedelia (ft. Meg Cabot & Herman Parish)Whether she's actually "drawing" curtains with marker or literally "dressing" a chicken in clothes, Amelia Bedelia is silly and yet... so very practical. She's a maid who's not so great at, well, being a maid, and we love her for it. On this episode, we talk to Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries, who says the humor in Amelia Bedelia is special and something we need more of in our children's books today. We'll also speak with Herman Parish, Peggy Parish's nephew, who took over writing the Amelia Bedelia series when Peggy died. He tells us about the real "...2020-03-1827 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithKeeping Hope Alive Through Unexpected Losses: Lauren Alaina and Kreis BeallGod will always be with you, supporting you in times of joy and carrying you through times of despair. This week’s guests tell how, after weathering success and loss, sharing their artistic talents with others have brought hope and healing: country music artist Lauren Alaina and hospitality pioneer Kreis Beall. Lauren traces her path as a young singer from the American Idol stage to Dancing with the Stars and beyond. After American Idol, Lauren remembers how, as a 15-year-old, the sudden pressure in the spotlight alongside horrific social media comments about her appearance spawned an eating disorder, and ho...2020-03-0530 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithWhen We Can’t See God’s Plan, Trust His Heart: Dave Pittman & Rachel Van Kluyve“Why me, God?” Sound familiar? We’ve all questioned why God has allowed bad things to happen in our lives, but this week’s guests, musician Dave Pittman and home designer Rachel Van Kluyve, have faced serious trials that caused them to question their purpose and how to move forward. Growing up, Dave faced bullies because of his Tourette’s Syndrome. After a deep, dark battle, Dave learned to embrace what made him different. As he’s built his music career post-American Idol, today Dave uses his music and experiences to help others find their reason to live. After Rachel had h...2020-02-2730 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithGrowing Brave to Become More: Rebecca Bender and Patti Callahan HenryFear of the unknown and fear of change are some of the greatest struggles we will ever face. How can we possibly leave behind what’s familiar to us? How will we know where to go next? What will happen to us and our loved ones? It can be terrifying, lonely, and confusing. Today’s guests share how they found the courage to make a change, which led them to freedom and joy like they had never experienced. Human trafficking survivor and activist Rebecca Bender opens up about the life she was manipulated into and how, by listening to God’...2020-02-2032 minJesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series]Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series]Lolo Jones: Jumping Over Life’s Hurdles with FaithLolo Jones is one of only ten athletes who have competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic games. She shares how some of the hardest moments of her childhood helped her to compete on the world stage. _________ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://www.jesuscalling.com/books ➤ Find out more about the Hurdles of Hope Foundation: https://lolojonesusa.com/ _________ ➤ VISIT: https://www.jesuscalling.com/ ➤ SUBSCRIBE NOW to our FREE magazine! https://www.jesuscalling.com/magazine _________ WATCH more videos from...2020-02-1722 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithSeeking a Life of Love & Truth: Rev Run & Justine Simmons and Matt BrownWe’re able to share our hearts and to love others because God chose to love us first. Today’s guests, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons of RUN-D.M.C. and his wife Justine, along with evangelist and founder of Think Eternity Matt Brown share how they’ve learned to develop qualities of pure, selfless love and how this love has profoundly changed their lives. When he was at the height of his music career, Rev Run couldn’t ignore the void inside him, and it wasn’t until he discovered Jesus that he finally felt whole. He and Justine share their ma...2020-02-1324 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastMonster (ft. Tiffany Jackson & Phoebe Yeh)We’re sitting in on the trial of Steve Harmon, the protagonist of Walter Dean Myers’ groundbreaking novel Monster. Though first published in 1999, Monster remains as topical and unsettling now as ever before. Join us as we talk with two people whose lives were changed by Myers’ work—his long-time editor, Phoebe Yeh, and bestselling YA author Tiffany D. Jackson—and work through the questions that made Monster shine. What makes a monster? Who decides? And what happens to kids trapped in a system that labels them as irredeemable? We also talk about Myers' influence on the We Need Diverse Books move...2020-02-1230 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithMeeting the Healer of Broken People: Amy Kavelaris & Austin FrenchJesus didn’t come for perfect people—He came to heal the broken and the hurting. Today’s guests, artist and author Amy Kavelaris and Christian music artist Austin French, share how God met them in their broken places and healed their lives and hearts. Amy draws inspiration from the awe-filled way her three little girls see the world, and it reminds her of the light God is in her life. When she gets overwhelmed by demands on her time or struggles to navigate life’s changing seasons, Amy remembers that God is creating opportunities for her. Austin French faced an...2020-02-0627 minJesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series]Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series]Kurt Warner & James Brown: Trusting God to Call the PlaysLong ago, NFL Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner and CBS Sports' James Brown decided to live according to God’s playbook. Their journeys show the amazing things that happen when we trust God’s wisdom and timing. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional;   LEARN MORE about the Resources Mentioned in the Episode: ➤ “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: http://bit.ly/JC-gray ➤ Jesus Calling Products, just for you! http://bit.ly/JCproduct-guide    ➤ Treasure House Phoenix: https://www.treasurehouse.org/   _________    ➤ SUBS...2020-02-0343 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithDiscovering Light When Our Hearts Are Breaking: Linsey Davis & Grace Anna RodgersLife will give us our share of dark times, but we can choose to be the light. Today’s guests share how they use the power of story to share messages of hope and purpose. Award-winning ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis shares how she has taken lessons from her childhood in church, her time as a reporter, and the values she’s trying to instill in her young son to show that what’s important is loving people, not focusing on our differences. After several miscarriages, when Angela Rodgers discovered she was pregnant again, she was told the baby would...2020-01-3025 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithWomen Leading through Forgiveness and Grace: Nona Jones & Alex SeeleyOur planet holds more than seven billion people, and each one reflects who God is—because He created every one of us in His image. Today we hear from two women who have learned the value of who God created them to be and now lead others into finding their own worth as they carve out new spaces to foster connection. Nona Jones, head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook, shares how she overcame years of abuse and trauma to learn that she’s more than what happened to her, and chose forgiveness as a way out of her shame. Toda...2020-01-2331 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Chronicles of Narnia (ft. Douglas Gresham & Eoin Colfer)Open the wardrobe door and climb into the magical world of Narnia! Join us as we discuss one of the most famous children's book series of all time, The Chronicles of Narnia as well as C.S. Lewis, the brilliant man behind the beloved books. On the show, we talk with C.S. Lewis' stepson, Douglas Gresham about his experience with the late writer. Gresham shares anecdotes about his parents—how their love, romance, and kindness changed his life forever. We also talk with Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series! He tells us about how Narnia influenced hi...2020-01-2226 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithHis Hand Will Guide Us Through the Darkness: Luke Pell and Jack DeereNone of us is guaranteed a pain-free life. But when we can’t see the right way to move forward, that’s where God steps in to take us by the hand and leads us out of the dark. On today’s episode, Army veteran and Bachelorette contestant Luke Pell and author/speaker Jack Deere share some of their painful moments—an unexplainable, near-death experience; watching a spouse slip into an alcohol addiction; losing a child—events that almost caused them to give up. But each man reminds us: when it feels like we have nothing left to cling to, God is...2020-01-1636 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithWho Are We Really? Beth McCord & Esther Fleece Allen Show Us God KnowsEver wonder exactly who you are and what you were made for? Today’s guests tell how, as they pursued ways to know God and themselves a bit more, He’s helped them understand their true selves—not what other people say they are. Enneagram coach Beth McCord shares how she and her husband, Jeff, used this popular personality test to understand each other and improve their marriage, finding out the attributes God gave them both along the way. Author Esther Fleece Allen explores the power behind the names that God gives us, and how this can help us shed l...2020-01-0918 minDTS Fitness Education PodcastDTS Fitness Education PodcastCathryn Jakobson Ramin – Low Back – 008Cathryn Jakobson Ramin is an American journalist, investigative reporter, and author. She has written for publications such as The New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine, O, the Oprah Magazine, Discover, Craftsmanship Quarterly, Aeon, NewYorker.com and More (magazine). To date, she has published two books, Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife (2007, HarperCollins), which became a ”New York Times” bestseller, and Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery (2017, HarperCollins), Ramin’s latest book, Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery, was published in...2019-12-1039 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastShel Silverstein (ft. Beth Ferry & Rachel Eisler)Most of us know Shel Silverstein as a prolific poet, but did you know he was also a songwriter? Among Shel's many talents, his ridiculous and profound wordplay amazes his readers from childhood long into adulthood. Today, he's known for his unique way of writing and displaying poems and as one of the most famous classic children's book authors of all time. On the show today, we're going to focus mostly on Where the Sidewalk Ends. We speak with Beth Ferry, author of acclaimed picture book, The Scarecrow, about how wordplay has impacted her writing success. We'll also catch up...2019-12-0429 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastGoodnight Moon (ft. Mac Barnett, Sarah Jacoby, & Loren Long)Have you ever really thought about just how *weird* going to sleep is? On today's show, we're talking about one of the most famous children's books of all time: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown! The bedtime story's hypnotic rhythm stays with its readers from infancy long into adulthood. HarperCollins recently published The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown. It's a 42 page long picture book that celebrates the late author's legacy, as well as her 42 years of life, and it's written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Sarah Jacoby. On the show, Lindsay talks with them about why they love...2019-11-0626 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithGod’s Perfect Purpose for Our Imperfect Lives: Rita Wilson and Lisa Osteen ComesMany of us spend our lives trying to match our talents with the world’s need. We want to feel useful, after all. But when we’re hustling to get dinner on the table, or shuttling loved ones to doctor’s appointments, or rushing to meet a deadline, “finding our purpose” feels like a task that’s way too big to check off the list. But even if we don’t feel it, God has a purpose for our lives, and is doing great things, even through imperfect humans. Our guests, actor/producer Rita Wilson and pastor Lisa Osteen Comes, remind...2019-10-2429 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastRamona Quimby (ft. Julie Murphy, Rita Williams-Garcia, & Dan Yaccarino)Ramona Quimby is a pest. So... why do we *love* her? Ramona is an icon who helps kids understand the things we can't control like family dynamics and classroom rules. She also teaches us to speak up and question everything—even grownups. In this episode, we'll talk about the Ramona Quimby series and its legendary author, Beverly Cleary, who herself once struggled with reading. Guests Julie Murphy (Dumplin', Dear Sweet Pea), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer, Clayton Byrd Goes Underground), and Dan Yaccarino (Giant Tess, Five Little Pumpkins) join us to talk about Ramona's bold personality and how her pesky re...2019-09-0440 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastScary Stories to Tell in the Dark (ft. J.A. White & Betsy Bird)One of the most banned books in history, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is still being checked out in libraries by kids (and adults!) today. On the show, we talk about why this book, despite its gruesome tales, is so important for childhood development. We sat down with bestselling, award-winning author J.A. (Jerry) White to talk about how Scary Stories helped him write the book, Nightbooks—it's about a boy who's kidnapped by a witch and must tell her scary stories every night. We’ll also talk with librarians and super fans, Betsy Bird and Ned Wells, abou...2019-08-0727 minHey Human PodcastHey Human PodcastMolly O’Neill: The Stories of OurselvesE165 Literary agent, former editor human Molly O’Neill currently works for Root Literary. Over the last sixteen years, Molly has been an Editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books, where she acquired Veronica Roth’s juggernaut Divergent series, the Head of Editorial at Storybird, a publishing/tech start-up, a member of the School & Library Marketing departments at both HarperCollins and […]2019-07-111h 15Hey Human PodcastHey Human PodcastMolly O’Neill: The Stories of OurselvesE165 Literary agent, former editor human Molly O’Neill currently works for Root Literary. Over the last sixteen years, Molly has been an Editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books, where she acquired Veronica Roth’s juggernaut Divergent series, the Head of Editorial at Storybird, a publishing/tech start-up, a member of the School & Library Marketing departments at both HarperCollins and […]2019-07-111h 15Remember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastStuart Little (ft. Katherine Applegate & Kathryn Lasky)Stuart Little is a famous mouse (or...is he?) best known for his small but mighty reputation. On this episode, we're talking about imagination, growing up, and the wonder that nature inspires as we discover Stuart Little "the story"—a beloved and at one time *banned* book—as well as Stuart Little, "the character"—a mouse who is also a human. We'll also talk about E.B. White's creative process and hear some of his real letters read aloud throughout the episode. Our guests include acclaimed authors, Katherine Applegate, ENDLING, ANIMORPHS, and Kathryn Lasky, TANGLED IN TIME, GUARDIANS OF GA'HOOL, who sh...2019-07-0329 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastBridge to Terabithia (ft. Katherine Paterson, Laurel Snyder, & Margaret Peterson Haddix)Life is unpredictable, and if you've ever read Katherine Paterson's popular children's book, Bridge to Terabithia, you may still feel a lingering grief from this tragically beautiful tale. On today's show, Lindsay talks to Katherine Paterson about the book's creation and its lasting effect on readers. Katherine walks us through the shockingly true and emotional story behind this story. Authors Laurel Snyder (Orphan Island) and Margaret Peterson Haddix (The Greystone Secrets) will discuss what the book means to them, personally and professionally, and how they've brought their own personal experiences into their stories. They'll also talk about the importance of...2019-06-0537 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithConnected in Christ: Live at Brookland Baptist Church Women’s DayEvery year, the women of Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina hold an annual Women’s Day for the community, where they endeavor to lift each other up in Christ. We were honored to listen to mothers, daughters, and friends discuss the importance of community and talk about their weekly prayer call, where they read Jesus Calling together, pray for each other and pray for the women attending their event.   Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Devotional Jesus Always Devotional Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids Jes...2019-05-3018 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithGod’s Love In Action: Altar’d State & Compassion That Compels  Altar'd State is a faith-based retail company that gives back and works with organizations to help people around the world. One of their partners is Compassion That Compels, who provides hope and emotional support to women fighting cancer, one compassionate act at a time. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Devotional Jesus Calling books   Altar’d State Compassion that Compels   Interview Quotes: “One of the things I love about Altar’d State is I'm able to do what I'm...2019-05-2317 minJesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series]Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith [Original Video Series][Original Series] Randy & Mary Travis: Faith That Sustains in Success and SufferingRandy Travis is one of country music’s most beloved performers. He and his wife Mary open up about Randy’s early years in music, his recommitment to faith, and how they clung to God when a devastating stroke threatened Randy’s life. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional ___   ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Randy’s new book, “Forever and Ever, Amen”: https://amzn.to/2Q9Shz0   ________________________ Enjoy these videos on Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio...2019-05-2035 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithRunning Toward God to Find Our True Value: Ryan Hall and Holly DowlingOlympic runner Ryan Hall and inspirational thought leader Holly Dowling have found their true worth comes from God, not the world.   Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Devotional Jesus Calling books   Ryan and Sara Hall website Ryan Hall’s book, Run the Mile You’re In: Finding God in Every Step Team World Vision   Holly Dowling website Young Life organization Girl Up organization   Interview Quotes: “God was telling me that He...2019-05-1624 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithMoving from Worry to Worship: Chris Tomlin & Darren WhiteheadThere are 7 words that can change the way we worship. Today, Christian music songwriter Chris Tomlin and pastor Darren Whitehead let us in on a few and explain how we can revolutionize our relationship with God when we learn the true meaning of worship.     Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Devotional Chris Tomlin & Darren Whitehead book:  Holy Roar: Seven Words That Will Change the Way You Worship   Chris Tomlin, How Great Is Our God song Chris Tomlin, Good, Good Father book   Chu...2019-05-0929 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastWayside School (ft. Louis Sachar, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Dan Gutman)"Wayside School is a really warm happy place where everyone accepts everyone..." This week, we’re in conversation with bestselling, award-winning author of the Wayside School series, Louis Sachar (also author of Holes) to talk about the origins of Sideways Stories from Wayside School and its zany staff, including his own literary cameo. We’ll also sit with special guests Erin Entrada Kelly, Hello, Universe and Dan Gutman, My Weird School series, to talk about diversity in kidlit, allowing child readers to laugh at adults, and embracing the power of weird. To learn more about Wayside School, visit bit.ly/RRWa...2019-05-0123 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastThe Mouse and the Motorcycle (ft. Leslie Connor)Beverly Cleary is a living legend and one of the most beloved children's book authors of our time. She's the prolific writer of The Mouse and the Motorcycle, The Ramona Quimby series, and many other famous children's books, but did you know that, when she was younger, she *hated* reading? In today's episode, we talk about Beverly Cleary's resistance to reading and how The Mouse and the Motorcycle was created for reluctant readers like her former self. Tune in as we talk with Leslie Connor, author of the acclaimed kids book, The Truth as Told By Mason Buttle, about fantasy...2019-04-0332 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastA Series of Unfortunate Events (ft. Daniel Handler aka "Lemony Snicket" & Soman Chainani)A Series of Unfortunate Events begins with a warning... that this story is NOT for the faint of heart. Readers are determined to go on and prove their bravery. Listen as we talk to Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, on how he developed SUE and how fans have expressed deep connections with the harrowing circumstances of which its characters, The Baudelaire Siblings, are dealt. Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil series, joins us to talk about the kindred voice he felt for Lemony Snicket as well as his love of fairytales. We also get into evil...2019-03-0624 minBooklist\'s Shelf CareBooklist's Shelf CareEpisode #1: It's a Podcast!This episode of Shelf Care is sponsored by the HarperCollins Library Marketing Team, AKA Library Love Fest. If you’re looking for great reading suggestions, author interviews and behind-the-book insights, check out the Library Love Fest podcast. Their latest episode features the team’s upcoming favorite reads as well as an exclusive interview with author Neal Stephenson talking about his forthcoming book, FALL; OR, DODGE IN HELL. Visit https://soundcloud.com/librarylovefest/shelfcare to listen. Our first episode is here and it's about...Podcasts. Host Susan Maguire talks to Polli Kenn and Kate Gramlich of the Lawrence Public Library (KS) abou...2019-02-2539 minPodcast DamoclesPodcast DamoclesEpisode 09 - Entretien avec Jean MichelinBonjour à toutes et à tous, et bienvenue sur l'épisode 9 de Damoclès, où nous avons le plaisir de recevoir Jean Michelin. Au sommaire de cet épisode : Signaux faibles : Jean Michelin : la pratique des institutions américaines avec la déclaration d'état d'urgence par Donald Trump pour le financement du mur à la frontière mexicaine. Cécile : Relance par la Russie du vieux projet de traité d'assistance mutuelle et économique avec la Biélorussie. Nico : Point pandémie (Ébola en Afrique et bilan de la Rougeole en France et en Europe), identification du 3e agent du GRU de l'affaire Skripal par Bellincat. h...2019-02-241h 42Remember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastElla Enchanted (ft. Gail Carson Levine)Ella Enchanted is a modern day fairytale that has captured the hearts of many—so many, in fact, that it has legions of loyal fans! The story is celebrated for its feminist undertones and romance #goals. In this episode, author Gail Carson Levine shares the story behind the Ella Enchanted book as well as some touching fan mail. You'll also hear from Huffington Post culture writer and Ella super-fan, Claire Fallon, and other fans like Lorraine Boissoneault, Charlotte Stauffer, and Laura Hankin. And later, Gail's editor, Rosemary Brosnan, joins us to give us a little behind-the-scenes insight. Gail now has a...2019-02-0625 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastCharlotte's Web (ft. Jodi Kendall & Lisa Greenwald)Do you remember reading Charlotte's Web? In this episode, Lindsay uncovers the famous children's book about a pig and a spider and discovers author EB White's story behind this Newbery award-winning book. Authors Jodi Kendall (The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City) and Lisa Greenwald (TBH: This is So Awkward) reflect on themes of loss and friendship and how a tough topic like grief, handled with care, makes Charlotte's Web a special book for kids. Do you have a story about how a classic book changed your life? Tweet @readingpod or email us at readingpod@harpercollins.com. Learn...2019-01-0826 minRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading PodcastRemember Reading | Podcast TrailerIntroducing Remember Reading, a podcast about classic children's books coming January 2019. In the show, host Lindsay Jacobsen searches to discover the meaning of a classic book. You'll hear from readers, the authors themselves—from archived interviews or in person with us in the studio—as well as contemporary, award winning authors as they reflect on the famous children's books that inspired them. Subscribe and be the first to know when our pilot episode airs. And hey, we want to hear what YOU remember reading. Submit your story of your favorite classic story via Twitter @readingpod or emailing us at readingpod@harp...2018-12-1800 minJenna & Julien PodcastJenna & Julien PodcastPodcast #208 - Spooky StoriesThanks to MeUndies for supporting the Podcast Get 15% off your first MeUndies order by going to http://meundies.com/jennajulien Sign up right now for theSkimm, and enter for your chance to win a $250 Visa gift card at http://theSkimm.com/JennaJulien To read these stories go to: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062682864/more-scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark/ listen to us on SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2A11tiK Subscribe to this channel for new podcasts EVERY MONDAY We're also live on Twitch every week Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: http://twitch.tv/jennajulien We are on iTunes: http://iTunes.com/jennajulienpodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jennajulienpodcast Wel...2018-10-2900 minThe Library Love Fest PodcastThe Library Love Fest PodcastHarperCollins Librarian Preview of Adult Winter/Spring 2019 TitlesAudio from the HarperCollins Librarian Preview book buzz on September 14th, 2018, held at the HarperCollins New York office.2018-09-281h 35Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of Faith[JESUS CALLING VIDEO STORY] Lysa TerKeurst Asks “Why, God?” & Then Trusts His PlanThis week’s episode features two women who have grappled with the hard questions we all ask of God.  Lysa TerKeurst is an author and speaker and Dorothy Ruelas works in prison ministry in Texas. Lysa candidly shares her journey to realizing that she was “good enough” when she stopped letting her circumstances define her and began believing in who God says she is. Survey link: http://bit.ly/2nJZtqj Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-calling-podcast-touching-stories-of-faith/id1081967443?mt=22018-05-1029 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of FaithStarting Over: Emily Ley & Shannon Rozenburg Live for What Truly MattersEmily Ley & Shannon Rozenburg have two very different stories to share about how God transformed their lives and how they “started over.” Emily Ley is a mom, business owner and author. Emily found the demands of her job and her own tendency to seek “perfection” in all that she did was taking away from time from what was really important—time with God and time with her family. Emily shares how she pared back and started simplifying in order to enjoy what really mattered in her life. Shannon Rozenburg is the daughter of Steve and Donna Rozenburg, who appeared on Episode...2017-12-2840 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of Faith[JESUS CALLING VIDEO STORY] Collin Raye – Trusting God In Every Circumstance[VIDEO STORY] Collin Raye is a country hit maker with over 24 top ten records to his credit. Always thankful to God for the blessings in his life, Collin shares how he how accepted both the triumphs and the heartaches, including the devastating loss of his 10- year-old granddaughter, trusting God through the good and the bad.   Tell us the kinds of stories and topics you want to hear from the Jesus Calling Podcast! Click the link below to take a survey and let us know a little about you so we can continue to bring you the kinds of guests an...2017-12-1913 minPodcast | Susan HarrowPodcast | Susan HarrowBe a Media Darling Podcast Introduction Are you enjoying the Podcast? 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