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Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas
Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas133: You and Me, Baby: Learning Motherhood as We Go with Aisha SaeedIn this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I sit down with bestselling children’s book author and mom of three, Aisha Saeed, to talk about her beautiful new picture book You and Me, Baby. This heartfelt story is a love letter to the bond between a parent and their baby and a reminder that we’re all learning how to parent as we go.We talk about the vulnerable Instagram post that sparked the idea for the book, how motherhood has shaped Aisha’s writing, and why it matters to tell stories that reflect real families and real e...
2026-01-3032 min小桃家幸福+
小桃家幸福+【故事讀心術】為何會有貧窮？❤️本集主題：為何會有貧窮？ ❤️共同主持人：小兔子書坊店主黃淑貞&故事拉莉歐版主陳美華   ❤️本集摘要：14:18 為何會有貧窮？14:50《零下十八度的願望》21:15《我在礦山的童年》23:35《阿曼的希望》27:07《對岸》  ❤️本集書籍：陳景聰 (2019)。《零下十八度的願望》。四也文化出版公司。石川惠理子 (2016)。《我在礦山的童年》。步步出版。Aisha Saeed (2020)。《阿曼的希望》。小天下。安田夏菜(2021)。《對岸》。三民。  ❤️延伸閱讀： 繪本：https://reurl.cc/4N0A7v 小說：https://reurl.cc/pYkzjx ❤️「小桃家悄悄話」Q&A TIME 家庭的幸福，從傾聽開始！親子教養、家人相處、親密關係等議題，無論大問題或小煩惱，歡迎填寫問卷，就有機會由小桃家幸福+Podcast主持及講師群為您回答。   📩 問卷連結：https://reurl.cc/5Krkyv Powered by Firstory Hosting
2025-10-2234 minNorth Liberty Library
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Aarzu all Around"Aarzu All Around by Marzieh Abbas Read Alikes: Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
2025-10-1413 minStump the Librarian
Stump the LibrarianEpisode 77 That Dog Has a Job!That Dog Has a Job!  In this episode we answer the questions “Why are there rocks around train trachs?” and “What is the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs?” We also share a fact of the day from Kentwood Librarian Hatka and Jill recommends an exciting chapter book about kids stuck in an airport. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!          Hatka’s fact of day: Sensational Sharks by Emma Flannery   https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1199269  Jill’s book recommendati...
2025-10-0829 minPeculiar Book Club Podcast
Peculiar Book Club PodcastIt's the perfect Match with Aisha Saed and The Matchmaker (Peculiar Mystery Club)A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients' weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed.Nura Khan is a third-generation matchmaker in Atlanta and business has never been better. Her exclusive clientele benefits from her impeccable track record. And while a single thirty-one-year-old matchmaker would normally raise some perfectly threaded eyebrows in the community, Nura's childhood best friend Azar is willing to double as her pretend fiancé at her clients’ weddings—as long as Nura is able to hide that her feelings for him might not...
2025-07-2919 minYA Book Stack
YA Book StackChemutai Glasheen on I am the MauChemutai Glasheen is a sessional academic at Curtin University, as well as a teacher and author. She writes fiction aimed at young readers, drawing inspiration from her background and passion for human rights and education. Her short story collection I am the Mau and Other Stories was published by Fremantle Press in 2023. Her creative work has appeared in various publications: Unlimited Futures, Meniscus Volume 9 Issue 2 and ACE: Arresting Contemporary Stories by Emerging Writers. She has held a writer-in-residence position at the Centre for Stories and has been invited to speak or present at events such as the Perth Writers...
2025-07-2831 minJourney Through The Uplifting Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!
Journey Through The Uplifting Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Aladdin: Far from Agrabah by Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/74194to listen full audiobooks. Title: Aladdin: Far from Agrabah Author: Aisha Saeed Narrator: Emily O'Brien Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Release date: 07-15-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Action & Adventure Publisher's Summary: Princess Jasmine has always wanted more out of her life—to travel beyond the palace walls, to get to know her people better … to one day become sultana and lead Agrabah. Unfortunately, her overprotective father does not agree. And he keeps introducing her to foreign princes, including a strange—if admittedly charming—one named Ali.
2025-07-156h 19North Liberty Library
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Kareem Between"Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi Read alikes: Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly Mid Air by Alicia D. Williams
2025-05-1310 minBooks are Chic
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Aisha SaeedI was so excited to welcome Aisha Saeed for her new suspense novel, The Match Maker. This book was so FUN! I loved the inspo for this book from Aisha's Mom who was acutally a matchmaker! This book takes place in the elite world of matchmaking where you do not know who is keeping secrets and to never turn your back. The mystery element was the icing on the cake. Aisha was so fun to chat with to hear about her mom and what it was like to grow up with a matchmaker, talk about some reality TV (hello...
2025-04-0847 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleSpring 2025 New Releases: Teasing Your TBRIt's our quarterly discoverabilibuddy episode! Get your TBR piles structurally sound and exercise that preorder clicking finger, because here are nearly 50 books coming out in the next three months that we're excited to read! Eric said next time we have to split it into two if we're going to keep talking about what's coming for hours... In the meantime, we're ungovernable! Tell us about the books you're waiting for...and if you're a romance novelist and have a book coming this year, please head over and fill out our handy Google form to let us know!If...
2025-04-021h 56What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!
What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!March 2025: March Book Madness Part 2Hosted by Beth van Kan and Amy Nietfeld Recording Date: February 14, 2025, this episode is Part 2 of the March Book Madness Episode Featured Books: The Yellow Bus by Loren Long Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff More Than Words by Roz MacLean Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias Not Yet - The Story of an Unstoppable Skater by Zahra Lari/Hadley Davis Harold the Iceberg Melts Down by Lisa Wy...
2025-03-1412 minWhat to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!
What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!February 2025: March Book Madness Part IHosted by Beth van Kan and Amy Nietfeld Recording Date: February 14, 2025 Featured Books: The Yellow Bus by Loren Long Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff More Than Words by Roz MacLean Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias Not Yet - The Story of an Unstoppable Skater by Zahra Lari/Hadley Davis Harold the Iceberg Melts Down by Lisa Wyzlic The Boy Who Said Wow by Todd Boss I Do...
2025-03-0413 minWhat to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!
What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!February 2025: March Book MadnessHosted by Beth van Kan and Amy Nietfeld Recording Date: February 14, 2025 Featured Books: The Yellow Bus by Loren Long Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff More Than Words by Roz MacLean Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias Not Yet - The Story of an Unstoppable Skater by Zahra Lari/Hadley Davis Harold the Iceberg Melts Down by Lisa Wyzlic The Boy Who Said Wow by Todd Boss I Do...
2025-03-0114 minThe Book Snug Podcast
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 6: Upcoming Releases We Can't Wait to Read (January - May 2025)Send us a textHi, friends!  Intriguing upcoming book releases for the first half of 2025 are the topic of today's episode.  The excitement is top notch, but the presentation is not.  Apologies for the word salad and mispronunciations.  Correct titles, authors and  release dates are in the show notes.  We've both been very busy and were quite tired when we recorded.  We hope you can see past that to all the great books we brought to the show in this episode.    Julia’s Books:Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao (1/14/25)Nephthys by Rachel Louis...
2025-01-2259 minNorth Liberty Library
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "The Hero Next Door"The Hero Next Door edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich October is Diversity Awareness Month. Learn more here: https://thediversitymovement.com/global-diversity-awareness-month/ Read-alikes: Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World edited by Penelope Bagieu Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black In America edited by Ibi Zoboi Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community By 11 Desi Voices edited by Hena Khan
2024-10-2224 minLivra-te
Livra-te#138 - Livros Young Adult com Bruno LeãoBruno Leão é uma das novas vozes da literatura Young Adult em Portugal e nós não podíamos perder a oportunidade de o ter connosco para falar de um género tão importante para formar novos leitores. E oiçam com atenção, que o Bruno acabou por revelar algumas novidades sobre o seu livro “Por Fim em Silêncio”. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Incidents Around the House, Josh Malerman (1:50) - Just Last Night, Mhairi McFarlane (4:40) - O Segredo das Larvas, Stefano Volp (7:38) - Por Fim em Silêncio, Bruno Leão (9:16) - Giovanni’s Room, James Baldwin...
2024-09-1850 minBirbishin Rikici
Birbishin RikiciRayuwar Shekara Takwas Da Yaya Hudu A Hannun Boko HaramA cikin shirin #BirbishinRikici, za mu kawo muku labarin Aisha, wacce aka yi garkuwa da ita tana da shekaru sha takwas, aka yi mata auren dole da wani dan Boko Haram. Bayan shekaru takwas, ta tsere a matsayin mahaifiyar 'ya'ya hudu. Yanzu, tana bin burinta da kwato 'yancinta.Mai Gabatarwa: Rukayya SaeedMuryoyin Shiri: Khadija GidadoFassara: Rukayya SaeedEdita: Aliyu Dahiru Furodusa: Khadija GidadoBabban Furodusa: Anthony AsemotaBabban Mashiryi: HumAngle Media
2024-09-0706 minGetting to The Heart of Why We Write
Getting to The Heart of Why We WriteRelinquishing Control, Bilingual Writing, and Boost of Encouragement with Author-Illustrator Lea MaryanowPut your hands together for today’s guest, kidlit author-illustrator Lea Maryanow! I met Lea through 12x12 and had already unknowingly read her beautiful book nearly a year before!  I hope you enjoy our chat and hearing some much needed words of encouragement (speaking for myself here😂). For a boost to your writing week or season in life, here are a couple quotes from the interview that I might just get embroidered on throw pillows for my office:  “Because I hope that what I have to say, the world needs. And I say that as h...
2024-09-0524 minNorth Liberty Library
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "The Door Is Open"The Door Is Open edited by Hena Khan Read alikes: Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. Morrow Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories For Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith Flying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh
2024-08-2029 minNorth Liberty Library
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "War Stories"War Stories by Gordon Korman (Iowa Teen Award (grades 6-9) The IASL Book Awards were announced recently. See the full list and more information here: https://www.iasl-ia.org/home Iowa Teen Award nominees for 2024-5: Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed
2024-07-0920 minThe City Lights Collective
The City Lights CollectiveAisha Saeed’s “Zuni and the Memory Jar”/HYDA/H.Johnson’s Jazz Moment/John King Carter’s “Trial by Jury”Atlanta author Aisha Saeed discusses her new children’s book “Zuni and the Memory Jar.” We hear about this weekend’s events with the hosts of How You Do Atlanta. WABE jazz and blues host H. Johnson talks about saxophonist Louis Jordan. Plus, the Canterbury Choristers’ musical director, John King Carter, discusses their production of the one-act opera “Trial by Jury.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-3151 minUnlock An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.
Unlock An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Door Is Open by Hena Khan - editor, Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta, Mitali PerkinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/208928to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Door Is Open Author: Hena Khan - editor, Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta, Mitali Perkins Narrator: Anjali Kunapaneni, Vikas Adam Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Release date: 04-23-24 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Asian American Publisher's Summary: Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, where the local kids gather at the community center to discover new crushes, fight against ignorance, and even...
2024-04-236h 01Livra-te
Livra-te#117 - Livros que sabem a… (edição Primavera)E finalmente, a Primavera. Os dias são maiores, voltam as andorinhas, está tudo em flor, e claro que não podia faltar um episódio temático com recomendações para as melhores e as piores sensações desta estação. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - A Maldição de Rosas (1:55 & 31:55) - Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar, Cheryl Strayed (2:18 & 16:34) - Pod, Laline Paull (3:23) - City of Girls, Elizabeth Gilbert (7:58) - Expiration Dates, Rebecca Serle (8:38) - Notes to Self, Emilie Pine (11:59) - The Sun is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon (13:16) - Trilogia The Wolf Den, Elodie Harper (14:28) - Tetralogia N...
2024-03-2749 minNorth Liberty Library
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Today Tonight Tomorrow"Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon Read alikes: Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
2024-02-0616 minThe Manuscript Academy
The Manuscript Academy"Good Enough" Versus Fit: Executive Editor Erica Finkel On Improving Your Odds Of YesWe're thrilled to welcome Abrams editor Erica Finkel to the podcast to discuss editorial board meetings, the top reasons writers get rejected--and how "fit" means far more than you'd think. Book a meeting with Erica here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/erica-finkel Erica Finkel (she/her) is an Executive Editor for Amulet Books and Abrams Books for Young Readers. Before starting at Abrams in 2010, she was, among other things, an English teacher in France, a theater-camp counselor, and an ice-cream scooper. Erica focuses primarily on chapter books and middle-grade novels and is honored to work with many bestselling and award-winning authors...
2024-01-0949 minGood Pop | Culture Club
Good Pop | Culture ClubPotluck Feed Drop - Books & Boba - #243 - October 2023 Book NewsWe're down to our last few weeks of Good Pop's hiatus. As we wait for all of our hosts to recover, we're dropping in another episode of our fellow Potluck Podcast Collective show, Books & Boba. This time it's their October 2023 book news episode, going over the latest Asian American book and publishing news.If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe and check out their other episodes at booksandboba.com---On our mid-month check in for October 2023, we review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as...
2023-10-2856 minBooks and Boba
Books and BobaOctober 2023 Book NewsOn our mid-month check in for October 2023, we review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as catch up on the latest controversial moves by a prominent book corporation.Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman RushdieUntitled middle grade by Karina Yan GlaserOne Mad Cat by Vicky Fang Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed; illust by Neha RawatBread Is Love by Pooja Makhijani; illust by Lavanya NaiduCrossing the Finish Line by Thushanthi Ponweera; illust by Maithili JoshiNora at Night by April dela Noche M...
2023-10-2055 minBirbishin Rikici
Birbishin RikiciA Najeriya Aka Siyar Da Shi Kamar Wani BawaAminu manomi ne a Daki Takwas, wani gari da ke Arewacin Najeriya. Amma ya kasa zuwa gonarsa saboda yawaitar sace mutane da ake da yaki karewa. Don haka rayuwa ta yi masa tsauri. Mun bibibiyi labarin Aminu, wanda dalibi ne da ya dogara da aikin gona don biyan kudin makaranta. Anma wuyar aikin a yanzu saboda tashin hankali ta janyo masa abin da ba zai manta ba. Mai Gabatarwa: Rukayya SaeedMarubuciya: Aisha Tijjani JiddaMuryoyin Shiri: Sameer SherrifFassara: Rukayya Saeed   Edita: Aliyu Dahiru Furod...
2023-10-1404 minBirbishin Rikici
Birbishin RikiciShi Ya Yi Mata Fyade Kuma Yake Tsokanarta AkaiWataƙila mutanen da suka rasa matsugunansu sun riga sun yi asara mai yawa saboda tashe-tashen hankula a arewa maso gabashin Najeriya, ‘yan uwansu, gidajensu, rayuwarsu, hankalinsu… Ta hanyar abubuwan da Hauwa, 14, da Adama, 22, za mu ga yadda yake da wuya a sami adalci ga wadanda aka yi wa fyade da kuma yadda rayuwarsu ta canza ba tare da jin dadi ba bayan cin zarafi.Mai Gabatarwa: Rukayya SaeedMarubuciya: Aisha Tijjani JiddaMuryoyin Shiri: Khadija Gidado, Sabiqah Abdul-Ghaniy, Hauwa Abubakar SalehFassara: Rukayya Saeed   Edita: Aliyu Dahiru Furodu...
2023-10-0706 minThe Happy Writer with Marissa Meyer
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerYA Magical Realism and Romance with Aisha Saeed - Forty Words for LoveIn this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Aisha Saeed about her latest YA magical realism (with a bit of fantasy and romance), FORTY WORDS FOR LOVE. Also discussed: the origins and impact of the We Need Diverse Books organization, how there’s been much progress in creating more representation and diverse books but there’s always more work to be done, what it means to write the book of your heart, using fantasy to give distance and perspective on real world issues, how things can happen that you have no control over, but that you do have control over t...
2023-09-1246 minPages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 113: Do We Remember Book Covers?In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we play a book cover guessing game. We each selected several book covers for the other to guess using only a few key words. Are we terrible at this? Listen and find out! What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:  Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger  The Dare (Losers #0.5) by Harley LaRoux Losers Part 1 (Losers #1) by Harley LaRoux Losers Part 2 (Losers #2) by Harley LaRoux Cruel Seduction (Dark Olympus #5) by Katee Robert. Thanks to Netgalley and...
2023-08-291h 08Books and Boba
Books and BobaAuthor Chat w/ Aisha SaeedOn this episode, we're excited to finally get to chat with author (and one of the founding members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks) Aisha Saeed about her latest novel, Forty Words for Love, a story of childhood friends on the verge of adulthood who find themselves at a crossroads as Moonlight Bay, the small magical town they grew up in, faces an economic crisis when the magical pink waters it's known for fades away. Caught between chasing their dreams and their obligations to their families, this is a magical contemporary stories that addresses real life issues such as how economic tensions manifest...
2023-08-2551 minFuel Your Mind With The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Captivating!
Fuel Your Mind With The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Captivating!Forty Words for Love by Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/238979to listen full audiobooks. Title: Forty Words for Love Author: Aisha Saeed Narrator: Vikas Adam, Shiromi Arserio Format: mp3 Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Release date: 08-22-23 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings Genres: Death & Dying Publisher's Summary: Moonlight Bay is a magical place—or it was once. After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped co...
2023-08-228h 37Get Lost In The Transformative Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!
Get Lost In The Transformative Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Grounded by Aisha Saeed, Huda Al-Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, S.K. AliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12009to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grounded Author: Aisha Saeed, Huda Al-Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, S.K. Ali Narrator: Jeed Saddy, Neil Shah, Amir Abdullah, Deepa Samuel Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Release date: 08-15-23 Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings Genres: Holidays & Celebrations Publisher's Summary: When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost...
2023-08-156h 06School Reading List
School Reading ListEpisode 11 - Transitioning from picture books to short chapter booksSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 11For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-11 Part 1Book post The Wall Between Us by Dan Smith  Rivers by Simon Chapman I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon  The Bear who had Nothing to Wear by Jeanne Willis and Brian Fitzgerald  Sharks! Sharks! Sharks! by Susan Martineau  The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Ritva Voutila  Max Magic by Stephen Mulhern & Tom Easton  Indiana Bones and the I...
2023-06-3033 minPage Count
Page CountWriting Collaboratively with Huda Al-MarashiTo celebrate the publication of Grounded, a new middle-grade novel surrounding four kids searching for a lost cat in an airport, Huda Al-Marashi discusses the art of writing and publishing collaboratively. She sheds light on the technicalities of the collaboration process, the value of writing friendships, the commitment required to finish a book, writing for adults vs. kids, her advice for writers at two distinct parts of their careers, and more.   Grounded is coauthored by Al-Marashi and Aisha Saeed, S. K. Ali, and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.   Huda Al-Marashi is the author of th...
2023-05-0948 minBirbishin Rikici
Birbishin RikiciBacewar Miji NagariDa yawa daga cikin matan da suka rasa matsugunansu a yankin Arewa maso Gabashin Najeriya, wadanda aka tsare mazajensu ba bisa ka'ida ba ko kuma suka bace, suna kewar mazajen su da masu kula dasu da ya'yan su. Aisha tana kewar fiye da haka, ta yi kewar gaskiya da kyautatawa irin ta Umar.Mai gabatarwa: Ruqayya SaeedMarubuciya: Kunle AdebajoMuryoyin shiri: Zubaida Baba IbrahimFassara: Rukayya Saeed   Edita: Aliyu Dahiru Furodusa: Khadija GidadoBabban Furodusa: Anthony AsemotaBabban Mashiryi: Ahmad Salkida
2023-02-1106 minMiddle Grade Ninja
Middle Grade Ninja5th MGN Clip Show 2022 PART ONEIt’s the fifth mega-sized Middle Grade Ninja clips show, featuring snippets from episodes 147 through 196 that aired in 2022. This episode is so stuffed with incredible content it had to be broken up into TWO PARTS Don't miss PART TWO. New episodes are scheduled to return January 14th. Until then, enjoy this compilation of clips from conversations with Adama Bah, Salvador Gómez-Colón, Freshta Tori Jan, Tina Wells, Lane Heymont, Meera Trehan, Leslie Connor, Elana K. Arnold, Erika Lewis, Libby McNamee, Don Handfield, Joshua Malkin, Elly Swartz, Gregory Maguire, Ellen Whitfield, James Riley, Jodi Lynn Anderson, Mark Gottlieb, Maurice Broa...
2022-12-314h 10Conversation Six
Conversation SixAdam Weinstein and Aisha SaeedAdam Weinstein and Aisha Saeed on Pakistan's political reaction to ongoing negotiations with the TTP
2022-07-1406 minBooks and Boba
Books and BobaJune 2022 Book NewsOn this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our June 2022 mid-month check-in, and maybe get a little heated about what a certain white dude said on the internet.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Aisha Saeed - Forty Words for LoveAxie Oh - The Floating WorldMaia & Alex Shibutani - Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us AllCharlotte Cheng - Icy FruitHope Lim (writer) & Shahrzad Maydani (illustrator) – SourgrassColleen Kong-Savage - Piano Wants to PlayVeera Hiranandani (writer) & Vesper Stamper (illustrator) - The GreatestRaakhee Mirchandani (writer) & Lau...
2022-06-2552 minMiddle Grade Ninja
Middle Grade Ninja170 Author Aisha SaeedAisha Saeed and I discuss her career and her newest middle grade novel OMAR RISING, a companion novel to AMAL UNBOUND. We chat about the difficulty she had submitting to traditional publishers and how that led her to seek out other diverse authors and the founding of WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS, which is a movement that gives us hope even when the world seems disparaging at times. We also talk about the pressure of writing about Wonder Woman in DIANA AND THE ISLAND OF NO RETURN, advocating for children in education and as a writer, Unsolved Mysteries, flying saucers...
2022-06-181h 15Pages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 48: Judging More Books By Their CoversIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a look at some of our favorite and least favorite covers of recent books we've read. We did an episode like this several months ago if you'd like to listen, but we wanted to take another look at some books we've finished within the last year or two and talk about what we like and don't like about them. Let us know what are some of your favorite book covers!  What we read and what we are read: We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz
2022-05-311h 16The City Lights Collective
The City Lights CollectiveAuthor Aisha Saeed / Jazz musician Miguel ZenónYoung adult author Aisha Saeed. Her new book, "Omar Rising," tells the story of a boarding school student who learns to "rise up" when dealing with a broken system. Plus, Miguel Zenón, Grammy-nominated jazz alto saxophonist, shares details on his upcoming collaborative performance with the Georgia State University Jazz Band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-04-1451 minPass the Book to FeFe
Pass the Book to FeFeHave a Seat in the Virtual Living Room as FeFe Sits Down With Aisha Saeed.Aisha Saeed is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of books for children. Her middle grade novel Amal Unbound received multiple starred reviews and was a Global Read Aloud for 2018.  Her picture book, Bilal Cooks Daal received an APALA honor. Aisha is also a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books.   What assumptions do Americans make about Islamic tradition?  What practices still exist in some Islamic countries today?  We will talk about this and more! Bring your coffee or tea and let's share in some paratha and halwa poori.
2022-04-0745 minPages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 37: March Reading Madness - Week ThreeWe are officially in week three of our March Reading Madness where the points don't matter and we just read lots of books. We each picked eight books to read throughout the month of March, and we rank and rate them based on specific categories. We'll see who wins in the end!  Books we mention: Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate (Five Pack #1) by Cate C. Wells  Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin March Madness reads House of Earth and Blood (Crescent Ci...
2022-03-151h 01Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
Fully Booked by Kirkus ReviewsAisha SaeedAisha Saeed joins us to discuss Omar Rising (Nancy Paulsen Books, Feb. 1). Kirkus calls this companion to her New York Times-bestselling middle-grade debut Amal Unbound “a powerful tale about a preteen pushing back against systemic injustice” (starred review). Then our editors join with their reading recommendations for the week, with books by Sara Zarr, Ian O’Connor, and Sarah Moss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-03-1540 minLivra-te
Livra-te#16 - Apoio ao Leitor (como ler mais e ler em inglês)Olá, chegou ao Apoio ao Leitor do Livra-te. Para saber como ler mais, prima 1. Para saber como começar a ler em inglês, prima 2. Para ambos, aguarde. * aguarda * É isso mesmo, neste episódio respondemos às vossas principais apoquentações: como ganhar hábitos de leitura, como ler mais livros e, até, que livros escolher para começar a ler em inglês. Se somos o único apoio ao cliente que funciona? Não confirmamos nem desmentimos. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Fiona and Jane, Chen Ho (1:51) - Burnt Sugar, Avni Doshi (2:20) - Saga To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before...
2022-02-0927 minEmbark On: This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.
Embark On: This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.Omar Rising by Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/107294to listen full audiobooks. Title: Omar Rising Author: Aisha Saeed Narrator: Vikas Adam Format: mp3 Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Release date: 02-01-22 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 27 ratings Genres: Explore the World Publisher's Summary:
2022-02-014h 46Storytime with Harper, Holden & Baby Butter
Storytime with Harper, Holden & Baby ButterBilal Cooks DaalBilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed
2022-01-0707 minPages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 26: Our Best (and Worst) Books of 20212021 is officially coming to an end! It's hard to believe, but we have both read almost 100 books apiece this year - some have been amazing and others definitely have not. We tackle our best and worst books of 2021 in this week's episode!  We are sorry for the difference in audio quality in this episode. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing we were not able to record in person and technology was not in our favor.  We aren't including our top books of the year in the description, so make sure to check out the episode to...
2021-12-281h 02From the Front Porch
From the Front PorchBonus: Dressember with RuthAnn DeveneyIn this bonus episode of From the Front Porch, Annie is talking with her friend RuthAnnDeveney, an avid reader and advocate for the Dressember Foundation. Below you can find links to the resources RuthAnn mentioned in the episode: Links Dressember website Beneficiary programs through Dressember grants (click through to each pillar) RuthAnn’s fundraising page RuthAnn’s team page (click "Join Team" to join) On Instagram Book recommendations (To purchase through The Bookshelf, go here) The Locust Effect by Gary Haugen ...
2021-12-0739 minPages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 19: Reading Pages - Amal UnboundIn honor of Young Reader’s Day November 9, we read Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed. This book came out in 2018 and is a juvenile fiction novel following Amal, a young girl in a small village in Pakistan who has her whole life in front of her until she ends up as an indentured servant with no foreseeable way out. It’s a truly impactful story of perseverance and heart, and is important for young readers to read and possibly learn about other cultures outside of their own. We dive into Amal’s story and talk about all the twists and turns...
2021-11-0959 minWhat\'s the Big Idea?
What's the Big Idea?Pernille Ripp on how we can nurture young readersIn which Dan talks with educator, author, and speaker Pernille Ripp (@pernilleripp) about the importance of developing young readers. For over a decade Pernille has run the Global Read Aloud, a six-week program that unites classrooms around a single text. Dan and Pernille discuss what it means to be a reader, helping our reluctant readers find books that speak to them, and why teachers need to listen to students about their reading needs. As always, I welcome comments and questions on Twitter @BigIdeaEdMentioned in the show:The Global Read Aloud, created and run by Pernille...
2021-10-1747 minFirst Draft with Sarah Enni
First Draft with Sarah EnniNever Too Late For a List With S. K. AliFirst Draft Episode #319: S. K. Ali S. K. Ali is the New York Times bestselling author of Morris Award Finalist Saints and Misfits and its sequel Misfit in Love, Love From A to Z and its forthcoming sequel, Love From Mecca to Medina, and picture book The Proudest Blue. She also co-edited, with Aisha Saeed, the middle grade anthology Once Upon an Eid. 🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out… Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Written in the Stars and Amal Unbound, co-author with Becky Ablertalli of Yes No Maybe So (hear their First Draft i...
2021-08-1953 minLoverbouquin
Loverbouquin#7 - Ce qu'on lit cet été! (spoiler: beaucoup trop de livres)On a enfin sélectionné les livres qu’on va lire cet été (mais est-ce que Laura va en commencer 17 à la fois ? Est-ce que Candice arrêtera de dépenser tout son salaire à Waterstones ?), on se recommande 1 livre chacune, hors de notre zone de confort, pour mettre un peu de piment dans nos routines. Livres mentionnés: Eileen (Ottessa Mosfegh) L’empreinte du faux (Patricia Highsmith) L’anomalie (Hervé Le Tellier) Si Beale Street pouvait parler (James Baldwin) Manger L’autre (Ananda Devi) The Watchman (Louise Erdrich) The Underground Railroad (Colson Whitehead) The Nickelboys (Colson...
2021-07-251h 03Loverbouquin
Loverbouquin#6 - Lire la violence, adaptations au cinéma et (enfin!!) emprunter de nouveaux livres!On parle de la représentation de la violence dans les romans--mais à quel prix? Laura finit (enfin!) Rebecca de Daphne du Maurier. On parle aussi de nos adaptations cinématographiques préférées (et Candice nous parle surtout de Barry Jenkins). Attention: contient des spoilers! TW: Mentionne des livres qui traitent d'abus sexuels et de violence.  LISTE LIVRES MENTIONNÉS: The End of Alice, A.M. Homes In a Country of Mothers, A.M. Homes American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis Manger l'autre, Ananda Devi Lolita...
2021-07-181h 04RADIO RAWA1
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2021-06-2804 minQuick Picks
Quick PicksEpisode 7: Audiobooks for Family Road TripsOver a year into this pandemic and now we can do things again, which instantly makes me think of taking a road trip! If your family (with children) is planning on a road trip or you'll have time to listen to chapter books on audio, we have a list of suggestions for you. Kelly from our Youth Services Department is my expert for this episode and we'll discuss a handful of titles for your family, and a list of titles we never even got to discuss listed here. There should be something for everyone! We are including, title, author...
2021-06-2526 minEight Books That Made Me
Eight Books That Made MeEight Books That Made Me: Aisha SaeedLibrarian Natalie McCall chats with New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed. Saeed has written books for both teens (Written In the Stars, Yes No Maybe So) and children (Amal Unbound, Bilal Cooks Daal). She has also contributed essays and short stories in various collections (Hope Nation, Our Stories, Our Voices, Once Upon An Eid). Natalie and Aisha talk about rewriting Goldilocks (to depict her as the little house-destroying criminal she was!), letters to Judy Blume, and how stories about people of color can be just as universal and relatable as “classics” about white people. Aish...
2021-06-1549 minA Galaxy Not So Far Away
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 43: Episode JesusGary and Becca are united once more for another minisode full of events, books, and shenanigans!   Events this week: Tuesday, May 25th: Alyssa Cole, in conversation with Rebekah Weatherspoon Wednesday, May 26th: Alex Aster, in conversation with Marie Lu  Wenesday, May 26th: Christian Cantrell, with special guest Tom Merritt  Thursday, May 27th: Julie Murphy in conversation with Chad Burris  Friday, May 28th: Young Adult Book Club  Saturday, May 29th: Natasha Pulley  Monday, May 31st: Sarina Dahlan and Ruth Mitchell    Ne...
2021-05-2549 minFind Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & Wellness
Find Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessDiana and the Underworld Odyssey - Aisha SaeedListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Diana and the Underworld OdysseyAuthor: Aisha SaeedNarrator: Kristen DimercurioFormat: UnabridgedLength: 5:35:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-25-2021Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSummary:The world's #1 female Super Hero, Wonder Woman, is back in another breathtaking adventure! This time, Diana will travel to the Underworld to take on Hades--but will she make it out alive? After Diana thwarts a stunning attempt to defeat the Amazons...
2021-05-255h 35Reading Women
Reading WomenEp. 108 | Once Upon an Eid and The Girl and the GhostIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss Once Upon and Eid and The Girl and the Ghost.Thanks to Our Sponsors! FSAstore.com Get $10 off StoryWorth by going to storyworth.com/readingwomen Find The Henna Artist or pre-order The Secret Keeper of Jaipur wherever books are sold. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book revie...
2021-04-2155 minWrite Or Die Podcast
Write Or Die PodcastS3 E19: Becky Albertalli & Staying Connected to ReadersKat and Claribel discuss staying on track and Kat gets honest about her ADHD diagnosis and how it affects her author habits and life. Then they interview the beloved Becky Albertalli. Becky discusses her experiences with co-writing, what it was like watching her fandom grow, and the surreal experience of having her book adapted into film! Plus some down-to-earth advice on how authors experience doubt and connect with each other. BECKY BIO: Becky Albertalli is the author of William C. Morris Award winner and National Book Award longlist title, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda...
2021-04-191h 37Reading Women
Reading WomenEp. 107 | Middle Grade MagicIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Sumaiyya, and special guest Afoma Umesi share books around April’s theme, Middle Grade Magic.Thanks to Our Sponsors!Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month.Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews!Things MentionedSalaam Reads / Simon & SchusterBooks Mentioned A Place a...
2021-04-0753 minHey YA
Hey YA89.5: Extra Credit: Bookishly Honoring the Victims of the Atlanta ShootingsThere is a lot more important work to be done, but it didn’t seem right to ignore the white supremacist terrorist act last week in Atlanta, so Hannah invited Japanese-American author Misa Sugiura to the podcast to discuss some AAPI YA authors that are a little more under the radar than the ones you’ve heard of. One book for each author is linked; the show discusses the authors’ bodies of work. Misa is the author of It’s Not Like It’s a Secret, Love and Other Natural Disasters, and This Time Will Be Different. Find her o...
2021-03-2426 minTruer Words
Truer WordsRachel Lynn SolomonRachel is the author of several YA novels, including YOU’LL MISS ME WHEN I’M GONE, OUR YEAR OF MAYBE, and TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW, and the upcoming WE CAN’T KEEP MEETING LIKE THIS, as well as the author of the just-released adult romcom THE EX TALK. Rachel Lynn Solomon can be found on Twitter @rlynn_solomon and Instagram @rlynn_solomon. Her website is rachelsolomonbooks.com. Mentioned in this Episode: Rocky Callen Our episode with Rocky Callen Robin Benway Our episode with Robin Benway The Artist’s Way by...
2021-03-011h 14First Draft with Sarah Enni
First Draft with Sarah EnniSubtext and Ghosts With Loan LeFirst Draft Episode #290: Loan Le Loan Le, editor at Simon & Schuster's Atria Books and debut author of A Phở Love Story. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Bringing the Devil to His Knees: The Craft of Fiction and the Writing Life, edited by Charles Baxter and Peter Turchi Bringing Down the House: Essays on Fiction by Charles Baxter The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot by Charles Baxter Jen Ung, Senior Editor at Simon PUlse and editor of A Phở Love Story 🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out… E...
2021-02-1849 minaijcast
aijcastWe Need Diverse Books: More with Aisha SaeedWe continue our conversation with bestselling author Aisha Saeed, discussing Wonder Woman, #weneeddiversebooks, and how hope weaves through her stories.Listen to part one.
2020-12-1827 minaijcast
aijcastUnravel My Thoughts: A Conversation with Aisha SaeedIn part one of our conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Aisha Saeed, we reflect on the importance of authentic storytelling and the need for broader literary representation.Listen to part two.
2020-12-1124 minNaan Curry with Sadaf and Archit
Naan Curry with Sadaf and ArchitOh Daal, You Got India PulsatingIn this week’s podcast the 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf and Archit make you meet Bilal and his quest for his favourite slow cooked daal. They will introduce you to the Hindu and Muslim customary rituals of preparing daal, an ingredient dish that should be the hero of your meal rather than the side dish. They also discuss how different varieties of daal got their names and shed some light on the economics of hoarding food crops. So put some yellow daal in the cooker, chop up fresh onions, knead some dough and listen to this po...
2020-12-0250 minHey YA
Hey YAThe Holiday All-Request Recommendation ShowKelly and Hannah answer listener requests for book recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! SHOW NOTES Short story collection. Preferably fiction and/or fun/uplifting Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet; Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan; Take the Mic edited by Bethany C. Morrow; Snow in Love; Hope Nation edited by Rose Brock; The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood. A gift for my brother who isn’t a big reader. He’s in co...
2020-11-2500 minFirst Pages Readings Podcast
First Pages Readings PodcastEpisode 24: Middle GradeIn this episode, the first page of three middle grade books will be read:The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman,Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed, andBlended by Sharon M. Draper
2020-11-1904 minTruer Words
Truer WordsElection DecompressionMentioned in this Episode: VCFA Alumnx Mini Residency When it Happens playlist by Melissa Resistance Revival Chorus Fuck Donald Trump by YG & Nipsey Hussle Fifth Avenue video of marching singing “Na Na Hey Hey Good-bye” “Watch: New York City Erupts in Celebration After Race is Called for Biden” - New York Magazine Adam Sternbergh on Twitter comparing it to V-E Day: “Hard to quantify the mood in the streets of NYC today. Non-stop honking and cheering, people just roaming and greeting each other in joyous...
2020-11-1531 minWesterville Public Library
Westerville Public LibraryBook Talk I Amal Unbound (realistic fiction) I Lisa KListen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed. Written For: 4th-6th Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: gender roles, Pakistan, indentured servitude, family, bravery Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28amal%20unbound%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
2020-10-1904 minCalvert Library\'s Book Bites for Kids
Calvert Library's Book Bites for KidsAmal Unbound by Aisha SaeedEnjoy our presentation of Amal Unbound written by Aisha Saeed and published by Nancy Paulsen Books. Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she's busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when--as the eldest daughter--she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn't lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Then the unimaginable happens--after an accidental run-in with the son of her village's corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family's servant to pay...
2020-09-3005 minToot Hill Library Podcast
Toot Hill Library PodcastSummer Book Reviews (EP 73)In this episode, we review all the books we read over the summer.Starting with 'Black Flamingo' by Dean Atta (45), 'Starfish' by Akemi Dawn Bowman (2.15), 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson (3.58), 'You See Me' by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott (5.21), 'Yes,no,maybe so' by Becky Alberti & Aisha Saeed (7.18), 'Girl, Boy, Sea' by Chris Vick (8.34), 'A Skinful of Shadows' by Frances Hardinge (10.38) and 'Children of Virtue & Vengeance' by Tomi Adeyemi (12.33).As always follow us on twitter @lounge_learning and subscribe!
2020-09-1016 minKPRB
KPRBEp 05: Amal UnboundHosts Lexie and Marah read Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed. Join in the discussion about one teenage girl living a life of an indentured slave on this episode of KPRB. #KPRBpod Rate KPRB on Apple Podcasts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029 Buy Amal Unbound : https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780399544682 Check out the author's website: https://aishasaeed.com/bio/ KPRB website: https://kprbpod.com/
2020-07-1743 minDon’t Miss: This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.
Don’t Miss: This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Diana and the Island of No Return by Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/102086to listen full audiobooks. Title: Diana and the Island of No Return Series: Wonder Woman Adventures Series, Book 1 Author: Aisha Saeed Narrator: Kristen DiMercurio Format: mp3 Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Release date: 07-14-20 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 20 ratings Genres: Superheroes Publisher's Summary: Young Princess Diana is fierce and whip-smart, and she loves her island home of Themyscira. Her deepest wish is to be able to train with the rest of the Amazons and protect her homeland—but she's told it's out of the question. This is the year Diana hopes to persuade her mo...
2020-07-144h 45The Parrott Unbound
The Parrott UnboundBlanket Fort Brodcasts 2: Bodacious BakingWelcome back to Blanket Fort Broadcasts, recorded in our homes during quarantine! In this installment, we’re bringing you some of our favorite recipes and baking-centric reads available for free online and through Portsmouth Public Library’s digital collection. Items marked with asterisks are available in hard-copy form through our curbside pickup service.   Featuring:  Andrew (Youth Services Library Assistant), Gretyl (Supervisor of Youth Services), MaryJo (Circulation Library Assistant), Michaela (Emerging Technologies Librarian), and Poleena (Reference Library Assistant)   The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs, edited by Molly Birnbaum*   Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazi*    Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau    It’s Alive w...
2020-07-0937 minHey YA
Hey YAOn YA "Boy Books" and Driving In The MidwestEric and Kelly discuss the problematic idea of “boy books,” highlight recent YA with male leads, and dream up surprise books from favorite authors. This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers made by Book Riot and Abrams, TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes, and The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall from Candlewick Press. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s U...
2020-05-1348 minHey YA
Hey YACatching Feels for YA DadsEric and Kelly talk about P.S., I Still Love You, swoony fathers in YA, and what YA rom-coms they’re itching for in 2020. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge, Wednesday Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! SHOW NOTES Don’t forget to see us live at The Book Stall in Winnetka, Illinois, on February 25 at 6:30! Be Not Far F...
2020-02-1941 minFirst Draft with Sarah Enni
First Draft with Sarah EnniLove and Life in the Time of Bouncy Houses with Becky Albertalli and Aisha SaeedFirst Draft Episode #234: Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Leah on the Offbeat, and co-author of What if it's Us, and Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Written in the Stars and Amal Unbound, teamed up to write Yes No Maybe So. This episode of First Draft is brought to you by Steven Sater's Alice By Heart, a debut young adult novel in which the Tony Award-winning co-creator of Spring Awakening tells the story of a young girl who takes refuge in...
2020-02-181h 11All the Books!
All the Books!New Releases and More for February 11, 2020This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Untamed Shore, Yes No Maybe So, The Unwilling, and more great books.This episode was sponsored by Book Marks, Book Riot’s customizable journal; Doubleday, publishers of The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams; and ThirdLove.Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy throu...
2020-02-1143 minHazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrFeb 2020 ForecastFeb 2020 is a slighter month than January, so there are still great books to add to your library hold lists! Brenna and Joe have poured over the month and selected their top 3-4 picks, along with a few honourable mentions.JoeAlice by Heart by Steven SaterNo True Believers by Rabiah York LumbardRed Hood by Elana K. ArnoldWhat I Want You To See by Catherine LinkaPlus: Solstice by Lorence Alison and Below by Alexandria WarwickBrennaYes No Maybe So by Becky Albertelli and Aisha SaeedThe New David Espinoza by Frank...
2020-02-0432 minBegin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Best-Selling!
Begin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Best-Selling!Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli, Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/198034to listen full audiobooks. Title: Yes No Maybe So Author: Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed Narrator: Michael Crouch, Tiya Sircar Format: mp3 Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Release date: 02-04-20 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 20 ratings Genres: Multicultural Publisher's Summary: Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state candidate - as long as he’s behind the scenes. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes...until he meets Maya. Maya Rehman’s having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her...
2020-02-0410h 57Indulge In Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook In The Car.
Indulge In Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook In The Car.Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli, Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/200051to listen full audiobooks. Title: Yes No Maybe So Author: Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed Narrator: Tiya Sircar, Michael Crouch Format: mp3 Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Release date: 02-04-20 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 274 ratings Genres: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate - as long as he’s behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let’s face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie’s a choke artist. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people for...
2020-02-0410h 57Power-Up With Your Day With A Uplifting Full Audiobook.
Power-Up With Your Day With A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Written in the Stars by Aisha SaeedPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/198094to listen full audiobooks. Title: Written in the Stars Author: Aisha Saeed Narrator: Soneela Nankani, Aisha Saeed Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Release date: 12-03-19 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings Genres: Multicultural Publisher's Summary: Naila’s conservative immigrant parents have always said the same thing: She may choose what to study, how to wear her hair, and what to be when she grows up - but they will choose her husband. Following their cultural tradition, they will plan an arranged marriage for her. And until then, dating - even friendship with a bo...
2019-12-036h 51Unabridged: A Book Podcast
Unabridged: A Book PodcastHuman Trafficking Awareness with RuthAnn Deveney, Dressember Advocate - Fresh-Squeezed FreedomThe three of us had an amazing conversation with RuthAnn Deveney about ways that everyone can combat human trafficking every day. We discuss Dressember (find Ashley and Sara on social media to support their Dressember campaigns) and about how to talk to kids of all ages about human trafficking and how to make a difference. We also share an array of book recommendations for all ages, including Girl Rising by Tanya Lee Stone, Tell Me by Joan Bauer, and Sold ​by Patricia McCormick. Starting on December 10, join us on Instagram (@unabridgedpod) for our Dressember Auction--you can win a fabulous...
2019-11-2758 minUnabridged: A Book Podcast
Unabridged: A Book PodcastHuman Trafficking Awareness with RuthAnn Deveney, Dressember Advocate - Fresh-Squeezed FreedomThe three of us had an amazing conversation with RuthAnn Deveney about ways that everyone can combat human trafficking every day. We discuss Dressember (find Ashley and Sara on social media to support their Dressember campaigns) and about how to talk to kids of all ages about human trafficking and how to make a difference. We also share an array of book recommendations for all ages, including Girl Rising by Tanya Lee Stone, Tell Me by Joan Bauer, and Sold ​by Patricia McCormick. Starting on December 10, join us on Instagram (@unabridgedpod) for our Dressember Auction--you can win a fabulous...
2019-11-2758 minThe Book Club Show
The Book Club ShowAmal Unbound by Aisha SaeedLife is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she's busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when—as the eldest daughter—she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn't lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Then the unimaginable happens—after an accidental run-in with the son of her village's corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family's servant to pay off her own family's debt.Life at the opulent Khan e...
2019-10-2952 minHey YA
Hey YAClass Projects About ChlamydiaKelly and Eric talk about YA book-writing duos then highlight some of the fall titles that are falling under the radar — but shouldn’t.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Mystery Giveaway, Libro.fm, and Penguin Random House Audio’s Frankly In Love by David Yoon.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!SHOW NOTESSpell Hacker by M.K. EnglandThe Disasters by M.K. England...
2019-09-1839 minAll the Books!
All the Books!All the Backlist! May 24, 2019This week, Liberty discusses a few great older books, including The Star Side of Bird Hill.This episode is sponsored by Living Lies by Natalie Walters and Revell Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or Apple Podcasts and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books discussed on the show:
2019-05-2413 minThe Yarn
The Yarn#87 Aisha Saeed - AMAL UNBOUND UnraveledAuthor Aisha Saeed takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AMAL UNBOUND.
2019-02-1309 minMy Messy Muse
My Messy MuseEpisode 7- Interview with Kathie Maclsaac Children's Librarian and MG Book Village Co-FounderKathie Maclsaac Children's Librarian and co-founder of MG Book Village provides ideas for engaging children for Multicultural Children's Book Day, January 25th. Kathie shares with listeners one of her most successful activities she uses to engage her young patrons at the library. The activity is great for teacher and librarians looking for something fun on Multicultural Children's Book Day, a day to bring attention to all of the amazing children’s books available that celebrate diversity.  https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com https://mgbookvillage.org Activity- Book Passport: Create a small notebook for each student. Students ear...
2019-01-1115 minThe VUU
The VUU238: Diverse Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries with Rawna Hammamy and Sana Saeed In this episode we chatted with Rev. Ranwa Hammamy and Sana Saeed about what’s new with DRUUMM, Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries. Join DRUUMM! DRUUMM Membership Form: http://druumm.onefireplace.org/page-230814 Rev. Ranwa is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and chaplain. She currently serves as a Chaplain with the Center for Elders’ Independence in Oakland, CA. Raised Muslim, she identifies as a UU-Muslim, and is one of the co-editors for the in-process Muslim Voices in Unitarian Universalism text. Born in the US to Egyptian and Lebanese parents, Ranwa had a “Third...
2018-11-291h 0088 Cups of Tea
88 Cups of TeaAISHA SAEED: On Letting The Process Take As Long As It Needs ToIf you'd love to keep 88 Cups of Tea going strong, please consider supporting us through our Patreon membership. We added EARLY ACCESS TO INTERVIEWS for our Super Storyteller patrons in the $8.88 tier. Your kind support at any of our tiers is so helpful. A heartfelt thank you in advance. https://www.patreon.com/88cupsoftea --- Are you struggling with the timeline of the publishing process? Are you curious about staying organized as a writer? How do you keep track of each character's storyline and remain consistent? Get ready for this motivating conversation featuring...
2018-08-2344 minHey YA
Hey YA#17: The YA Reading SandwichEric and Kelly talk about indie bookstores that do YA lit really well, explore the growth of YA thrillers over the last few years, and finally, highlight a bunch of great books to read in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sponsored by Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny from KCP Loft and Bookish Boyfriends: A Date With Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt from Amulet. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show notes:Honor Code by K...
2018-05-021h 09First Draft with Sarah Enni
First Draft with Sarah EnniAnna-Marie McLemoreAnna-Marie McLemore, author of THE WEIGHT OF FEATHERS, which was a finalist for the William C. Morris Debut Award, and WHEN THE MOON WAS OURS, which was long-listed for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature and was a Stonewall Honor Book. This month, Anna-Marie released her newest novel WILD BEAUTY.  She talks about funerals as a place to reinforce collective memories, waiting for that glowing laptop to let you know it's time to write a novel, and writing a gender nonconforming stud.   Anna-Marie McLemore Show Notes Dhonielle Clayton (listen to her Fir...
2017-10-241h 17That Girl with the Curls
That Girl with the CurlsEpisode 96 - Sabina Khan-IbarraSam chats with Sabina Khan-Ibarra about the present state of the world and the political work of Muslim women. Representation in media, the fallout of the 2016 election, and some less heavy topics are discussed. It's a good one! Follow Sabina @MuslimahMontage Website: http://www.altmuslimah.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimahmontage/ or https://www.facebook.com/AltMuslimah Sabina's List of Women to Follow on Social Media: •Mohja Kahf •Leila Ahmed •Shireen Ahmed •Sana Saeed •Laila Alawa •Amani •Margari Aziza Hill •Namira Islam •Arnessa •Nashwa Khan •Orbala •Rabia Chaudary •Deonna Kelli Sayed •Taz Ahmed •Aisha Saeed •Zahra Noorbakhsh •AltMuslim •Altmuslimah (media outlet) •Nia Malika Dixon •mus...
2017-09-0100 minSorta Awesome
Sorta AwesomeEp. 102 Awesome books can change the world with YA author Aisha Saeed We hope you're ready to kick off the summer season in a VERY awesome way! With months of warm weather, road trips, and lazy afternoons ahead of us, we know many of you have summer books and reading on your mind. Today, Megan is joined by Young Adult author Aisha Saeed to talk about writing books with kids underfoot, how the We Need Diverse Books movement began, and what books to be sure to include on summer reading lists for yourself and your children! All of that plus Rebekah joins Megan to share those Awesomes of the Week! Episode 102 is...
2017-05-2659 min