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This Is the AuthorS10 E37: Special Edition for Library Card Sign-Up MonthIf you find yourself in need of a few moments of beauty, a breeze of empathy, and the warmth of a shared quiet space, this special episode of This Is the Author is for you. We’re celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month (all September long) by hearing from authors on their favorite library memories. Listen to clips from interviews with Naomi Watts, Glory Edim, Griffin Dunne, and so many more of your favorite authors to learn how libraries have impacted their lives and their communities. And don't be shy about letting a happy tear fall; this is truly lovely stuff.
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2025-09-1715 min
Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book & Middle Grade AuthorsE151: Love, Hope, Pride & Freedom: THE GATHERING TABLE by Antwan EadyOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Antwan Eady about his newest picture book release: THE GATHERING TABLE.This absolutely stunning picture book conveys the love that an extended family has for one another as they gather around the familial table to celebrate holidays, weddings and just being together. Come listen as we talk about the real-life gathering table that inspired this book, explore the range of emotions radiating off of the pages and the beautiful, heart-felt invitation that Antwan extends to all readers. You’ll find the show no...
2025-07-2445 minThis Is the AuthorS10 E18: Antwan Eady, Chasten Buttigieg, and Susan DominusIn this episode, meet children’s author Antwan Eady, teacher and advocate Chasten Buttigieg, and New York Times Magazine staff writer Susan Dominus. Tune in to hear what Antwan Eady wishes he had in the recording studio with him, what Chasten Buttigieg’s favorite section of his book to read (and write) was, and who Susan Dominus would cast to narrate her audiobook if she didn’t read it herself.
The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692628/the-gathering-table-by-antwan-eady-illustrated-by-london-ladd/audio
Papa's Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763440/papas-coming-home-by-chasten-buttigieg-illustrated-by-dan-taylor/audio
The Family Dynamic by Susan...
2025-05-0611 min
Tune In To A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Riveting.The Gathering Table by Antwan EadyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12063to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Gathering Table
Author: Antwan Eady
Narrator: Antwan Eady
Format: mp3
Length: 8 mins
Release date: 05-06-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher's Summary:
No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a special wedding to a new baby sister, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other. The lyrical text in this poignant...
2025-05-0608 min
Black & PublishedJoy Before the Message with Antwan Eady & Jarrett and Jerome PumphreyThis week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with the authors and illustrators of the children's picture book, The Last Stand. Written by Antwan Eady and illustrated by the brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, The Last Stand is a book that honors the legacy and sacrifices of Black farmers by focusing on the joy found in community. In our conversation, Antwan, Jarrett, and Jerome discuss how they got out of their own way and made sure to write books they enjoy. Plus, why there was a 20 year gap b...
2024-07-0946 min
The Reader’s Heart PodcastThe Reader's Heart | Guest: The Pumphrey BrothersIn this conversation, Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey chat with Jennifer about story as an engine for empathy and ceativity. They discuss their reader's hearts and how childhood reading experiences shaped their love for storytelling. They also talk about their book, The Last Stand, with Antwan Eady and the process of illustrating it. The conversation concludes with a discussion of their upcoming projects and congratulations on their recent accolades.
Show notes, including a discount code for purchasing the books mentioned in this episode from Bookelicious, can be found here.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reader's Heart
2024-06-0433 min
2023-02-0606 min
Art on the AirArt(s) on the Air with Antwan EadyJoin Tamara for an interview with Antwan Eady, author of children's book NIGEL AND THE MOON along with upcoming titles MICAH'S RISE, THE LAST STAND, and the YA anthology POEMHOOD. He writes with the intention of occupying a space within literature where the underrepresented may see themselves as the main character.
NIGEL AND THE MOON - featuring a Black schoolboy who moves past his fear of judgment to share his big dreams with his class during Career Week - has been a HUGE success! It was named a Barnes and Noble Most Anticipated Kid's Book of February, A...
2022-12-211h 00
Stacks and StoriesPicture BooksJoin Charlie and Elisabeth as they talk all things picture books! From old classics to newer titles, they've got recommendations for actual children as well as your own inner child.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Outside Over There by Maurice Sendak
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Berry Song by Michaela Goade
The Food Group series by Jory John
Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady
Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
2022-12-0739 min
The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers PodcastBianca with Antwan Eady on Nigel and the MoonIn this episode, we celebrate this year's selection made by Jumpstart for Read for the Record Day, Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady.
Antwan Eady is an author and a dreamer. Originally from Garnett, South Carolina, he spent many nights whispering his dreams; now, he proudly shares them with the world. A graduate of Clemson University, Antwan now lives in Savannah, Georgia.
Order copies:
Nigel and the Moon on Bookshop.org and Amazon
Transcription:
You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review.
Resources:
L...
2022-10-2446 min
the ARDY PodcastInterview with Author Antwan EadyAntwan on ARDy: Jumpstart’s Alumni Podcast
Jumpstart’s Senior Director of Alumni Relations & Development Maria Monarrez interviews Read for the Record author Antwan Eady for his take on children’s literature, what it means to be a children’s book author and the influences behind his work. Jumpstart’s ARDy podcast engages young adults looking to enter the workforce with a focus on early education, lifts up Alumni voices and experience, and offers stories and wisdom that can be applicable anywhere!
2022-10-2428 min
Embark On A Unforgettable Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Nigel and the Moon by Antwan EadyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/209084to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Nigel and the Moon
Author: Antwan Eady
Narrator: Anthony Cloyd
Format: mp3
Length: 6 mins
Release date: 02-15-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Black & African American
Publisher's Summary:
When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as…an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it’s Career Week at school, and Nigel can’t find the courage to sha...
2022-02-1506 min
Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S34/Ep5: Learning, reading and listeningCOVID fatigue is real and it's having an impact on our kids. One metro Atlanta company is working with school systems in Georgia and across the country to make remote learning easier and more accessible to students as well as serving as a one stop repair shop. Stratix frees up teachers to teach and IT staff to work on desktops, not mobile devices. Next, he's one to watch on the Barnes and Noble February list of writers. Antwan Eady of Savannah wrote Nigel and the Moon, a book about a boy and his dreams. He's an advocate for reading for...
2022-02-0248 minPerspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S34/Ep5: Learning, reading and listeningCOVID fatigue is real and it's having an impact on our kids. One metro Atlanta company is working with school systems in Georgia and across the country to make remote learning easier and more accessible to students as well as serving as a one stop repair shop. Stratix frees up teachers to teach and IT staff to work on desktops, not mobile devices. Next, he's one to watch on the Barnes and Noble February list of writers. Antwan Eady of Savannah wrote Nigel and the Moon, a book about a boy and his dreams. He's an advocate for reading for...
2022-02-0248 min