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Moms Into Literary Freedom
Blackbirds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert
In this week’s episode, Jen and Courtney review just a few of today’s overwhelming—and unacceptable—world events before turning the discussion towards the Tulsa Race Massacre and Blackbirds in the Sky by award-winning author Brandy Colbert. (The book discussion starts around the 39 minute mark.)World topics range from the Gaza-bound Flotilla, who refuse to be intimidated by Israeli drone strikes as they attempt to deliver food, baby formula, and medicine to besieged and deliberately starved Palestinians, to the “Unconscionably Irreconcilable” SCOTUS decision permitting the racial profiling of Hispanic people. See sources below for more topics discussed.
2025-09-13
1h 13
namiseo
Download [PDF] Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre By Brandy Colbert
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2024-05-14
00 min
The Reading Culture
Rabbit Holes: Brandy Colbert on Deep Research and Deep Characters
"I'm a bad liar. So I'm just like, I'm really good at telling the truth.” - Brandy ColbertGoing down internet rabbit holes and discovering everything there is to know about random subjects is a relaxing way to spend an evening, according to Brandy Colbert. This passion for research is part of the secret sauce that helps her build such deep and believable characters in her fiction work. In her nonfiction writing, Brandy’s ability to bring humanity to the real “characters” in the story is what brings history to life. Brandy is a true acolyte of...
2024-02-06
39 min
Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
Best Young Adult Books of 2023 with Brandy Colbert
Our Best Books of 2023 coverage concludes on this special episode featuring Brandy Colbert, author of The Blackwoods (Balzer + Bray, Oct, 3). “Colbert’s sprawling novel is a deeply felt love letter to Black Hollywood’s groundbreaking forebears and a tribute to the transformative power of maternal love,” Kirkus writes in a starred review of The Blackwoods, one Kirkus’ Best YA Books of 2023. Then young readers’ editor Laura Simeon shares some of the titles on this year’s best books list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-12-12
45 min
Your Story To Tell with Kim Carson
BRANDY COLBERT Author of THE BLACKWOODS Four Generations of a Black Hollywood Family
From last year’s Boston Globe/Horn Book Award–winning author Brandy Colbert comes The Blackwoods, the story of four generations of a Black Hollywood family and ambition, fame, struggle, loss, and love. Weaving together the narratives of Hollis, Ardith, and Blossom Blackwood, Colbert describes Hollywood, where everything is personal, and nothing is private. The YA book is getting rave reviews
2023-11-02
10 min
On The Shelf with Honora Quinn
A Rich Family Saga from The Heart of Hollywood - The Blackwoods with Brandy Colbert
Today on OTS I got to talk with the one and only Brandy Colbert about her brand new novel The Blackwoods! This book follows a Black Hollywood dynasty through 3 POVs. Matriarch Blossom's journey through the 40s and beyond and two of her grandchildren's relationships with this fame. Follow Brandy Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Reparations Books!) Buy The Blackwoods Reparation Books (CA) Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)
2023-10-29
35 min
Perspectives with Condace Pressley
Perspectives S35/Ep46: Meet the Blackwoods
From award-winning author Brandy Colbert comes a new book: The Blackwoods. It's the story of four generations of a Black Hollywood family filled with ambition, fame, struggle, loss and love. Colbert masterfully weaves together the narratives of Hollis, Ardith and Blossom Blackwood. Theirs is a story where everything is personal and nothing is private.
2023-10-09
24 min
Perspectives with Condace Pressley
Perspectives S35/Ep46: Meet the Blackwoods
From award-winning author Brandy Colbert comes a new book: The Blackwoods. It's the story of four generations of a Black Hollywood family filled with ambition, fame, struggle, loss and love. Colbert masterfully weaves together the narratives of Hollis, Ardith and Blossom Blackwood. Theirs is a story where everything is personal and nothing is private.
2023-10-09
24 min
Begin A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
The Blackwoods by Brandy Colbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195973to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Blackwoods Author: Brandy Colbert Narrator: Alaska Jackson Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Release date: 10-03-23 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Difficult Situations Publisher's Summary: Blossom Blackwood burst onto the silver screen in 1962, and in the decades that followed, she would become one of the most celebrated actors of our time—and the matriarch of the most famous Black family in Hollywood. To her great-granddaughters, Hollis and Ardith, she has always just been Bebe. And when she passes away, it changes everything.
2023-10-03
11h 16
Books In the Middle Podcast
Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert (Nonfiction)
Send a textBlack Birds in the Sky by Brandy ColbertSo much of American history has been glossed over, removed or simply omitted from text books and classrooms, and even the memories of the townspeople who lived through certain events. Such is the case with the Tulsa Race Massacre that happened in 1921. Unfortunately, it was not an event that was shocking because it was the only such occurrence, rather, it was part of a string of such happenings as to make it, sadly, too common.Recommended for grades 7 and up. S...
2023-07-31
05 min
Casual Diehard
Pod At The Park 12: Danielle Sepulveres (and Brandy)
This episode of Pod At The Park is from the September 12, when the Mets… they played the Cubs. Let’s just leave it there. But the beauty of Pod At The Park is that we don’t need a good game to have a good show, and this is a good one with writer and Mets Twitter stalwart Danielle Sepulveres. We know that the Mets didn’t come back to win this game, but they certainly did turn things around after that series.Pete AlonsoThat’s not a lot of words, so here’s some more, i...
2022-09-23
37 min
First Chapter Friday at Day
Black Birds in the Sky: the Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by Brandy Colbert
In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a white mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District—a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives.In a few short hours, they'd razed thirty-five square blocks to the ground, leaving hundreds dead. The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass? What exactly happened? And why are the events unknown to so many of us today?
2022-02-01
08 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
It Can't Be a Soundbite With Kekla Magoon
First Draft Episode #335: Kekla Magoon Kekla Magoon is the award-winning author of many novels and nonfiction books for kids and teens, including How It Went Down, The Season of Styx Malone, and her newest, Revolution In Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People. The presenting sponsor for this episode is Sips By, a multi-brand, personalized monthly tea subscription box. Use offer code "draftsips" for 50% off your first Sips By box! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Norma Fox Mazer, author of The Missing Girl, Good Night Maman, Missing Pieces...
2021-12-09
1h 09
Sayin it Plain w/ Tj Harris & Ms. Chelle
Sayin it Plain - Author Brady Colbert and Actor and Entertainer Kareem "Reemo Meerak" Tyson
Today on Sayin it Plain we are joined by Author of Black Birds in the Sky Brandy Colbert and Actor, Entertainer Kareem "Reemo Meerak" Tysonwww.sayinitplain.comFollow the ShowInstagram & Facebook @sayinitplainradioTwitter @sayinitplain***You can Join the Show Live Thursdays @ 2pm ET on Real 1100AM Atlanta***www.sayinitplain.com/listenlive
2021-10-15
55 min
Don’t Miss: This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.
Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/67343to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Birds in the Sky Author: Brandy Colbert Narrator: Brandy Colbert, Kristyl Dawn Tift Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Release date: 10-05-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 319 ratings Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a White mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District - a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed 35 square blocks to the ground...
2021-10-05
5h 25
Press Play On Into A Immersive Full Audiobook During Your Workout.
Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68840to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Birds in the Sky Author: Brandy Colbert Narrator: Brandy Colbert, Kristyl Dawn Tift Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Release date: 10-05-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 319 ratings Genres: Politics, Society & Current Events Publisher's Summary: In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a White mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District - a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed 35 square blocks to...
2021-10-05
5h 25
This Creative Life
TCL Archives: Brandy Colbert
In March, 2020, I spoke with author Brandy Colbert about her work and writing process. Her nonfiction book, Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, is now available for pre-order. Brandy Colbert Support the Podcast
2021-07-08
55 min
It's Personal Podcast
#ItsPersonal III 85. Brandy Colbert chats writing at a young age and high school!
Brandy is such a joy! During this podcast, the award-winning author chats about her early writing experiences growing up, and how it felt taking on a less traditional path in regards to her carreer. Brandy has writing a variety of books for young people. Her books have been chosen for many awards and placed in libraries around the world. But what else does she like to do? Find out some of Brandy's hobbies, such as watching tv and a special type of dance you will never guess! Listen to Brandy share parts of her story on episode 85 of ItsPersonal Podcast. ...
2021-04-20
23 min
Eight Books That Made Me
Eight Books That Made Me: Brandy Colbert
Librarian Natalie McCall chats with Brandy Colbert, award-winning author of books for children and teens (The Voting Booth, Little & Lion, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, Finding Yvonne, Pointe, The Only Black Girls In Town). Brandy was born and raised in the Ozarks (Springfield, Missouri!) and has a degree in journalism. She is on faculty at Hamline University’s MFA program in writing for children and lives in Los Angeles. Natalie and Brandy talked about both the magic and colonialism in their favorite children’s classics, loving feminism with a bloody edge, and what it’s like to be the...
2021-02-18
48 min
Hey YA
The Holiday All-Request Recommendation Show
Kelly 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...
2020-11-25
00 min
Unabridged: A Book Podcast
Books that Encourage Activism in Young People
In this episode of the Unabridged Podcast, we share book recommendations that we believe promote and encourage activism in young people. Our selections include Brandy Colbert’s The Voting Booth, Dave Cullen’s Parkland: Birth of a Movement, and Monica Clark-Robinson's Let the Children March, illustrated by Frank Morrison. We also share what we're currently reading in our Bookish Check-In, and we share some activism accounts that we love in our Give Me One segment. Bookish Check-in Ashley - Jenny Han’s We’ll Always Have Summer Jen - Jason Reynolds’s Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel, illustrated...
2020-11-18
28 min
Calvert Library's Book Bites for Teens
The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert
Enjoy our presentation of The Voting Booth, written by Brandy Colbert and published by Disney-Hyperion.Marva Sheridan has always been driven to make a difference in the world, and what better way than to vote in her first election? Duke Crenshaw is so done with this election; he just wants to get voting over with so he can prepare for his band's first paying gig tonight. Only problem? Duke can't vote. When Marva sees Duke turned away from their polling place, she takes it upon herself to make sure his vote is counted. And that's how their...
2020-10-11
11 min
The Book Jam
Episode 10: Spooky book time and LGBTQIA+ books that make you feel seen
Episode 10 Marisa and Mary return this time and we declare it SPOOKY BOOK SEASON, and we discuss LGBTQIA+ books that make you feel seen. We also answer a question from a teen who asks "why does therapy get a bad rap in young adult literature?" Thank you to Lauren L., the teen who asked our question this episode! As always, if you need to add more books to your To Be Read pile, check out the Books Mentioned below! Marisa's first book was You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson. This...
2020-09-24
51 min
Keeping a Notebook
Watch Over Me
Join Nina in celebration of Watch Over Me's release! (If you order from a hosting bookstore, you'll receive a signed bookplate with your copy of Watch Over Me.)Tuesday, September 15th with Brandy Colbert5 p.m. PST/7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST, hosted by Main St. BooksLearn more and register here!Wednesday, September 16th with Tiffany D. Jackson5 p.m. PST/ 7 p.m. CST/ 8 p.m. EST, hosted by YA @ Books Inc.Learn more and register here!Thursday, September 17th with Stephanie Perkins
2020-09-15
12 min
Book Riot - The Podcast
Deals Deals Deals
Jeff presents Rebecca with a host of recently announced book deals of varying interest. This episode is sponsored by: Don’t Ever Forget by Matthew Farrell One by One by Ruth Ware Find Layla by Meg Elison Book Riot Insiders Books discussed in this episode: A Country You Can Leave by Asale Angel-Ajani Queen of Thieves by Erin Bledsoe Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray The Moon and the Stars by Kia Cothron The Verifiers by Jane Pek My Monticello by Nicole Johnson Twice as Hard by Raphael Sofoluke and Opeyemi Sofoluke Systemic Exclusion by Kirsty Dunan The Talk by Da...
2020-09-09
1h 12
Truer Words
Sarah Mirk
Sarah is the author of several books, most recently Guantanamo Voices. Sarah can be found on Instagram @sarahmirk and Twitter @sarahmirk. Her website is mirkwork.com. Mentioned in this Episode: The Stranger Portland Mercury Bitch Media Popaganda You Do You by Sarah Mirk Sex from Scratch by Sarah Mirk Open Earth by Sarah Mirk, illustrated by Eva Cabrera and Claudia Aguirre March graphic novels Making the Met exhibit Making the Met audio tour narrated by Steve Martin
2020-09-07
1h 07
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Track Changes Bonus Episode: Publishing From Every Angle (Panel)
Track Changes Bonus Episode: Panel Conversation With Abigail Hing Wen, author of Loveboat Taipei; Literary Agent Joanna Volpe of New Leaf Literary & Media; and Alvina Ling, VP and Editor in Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers A conversation between an author, agent, and editor to cover the ins and outs of the publishing process. The panel features Abigail Hing Wen, debut author of Loveboat Taipei; agent Joanna Volpe, president and literary agent at New Leaf Literary & Media; and Alvina Ling, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Little Brown Books for Young Readers (and co-host of the Book Friends...
2020-08-27
55 min
Unabridged: A Book Podcast
Patreon Preview - Book-to-Film Adaptation, Discussion of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT
In this Unabridged episode, we give listeners a sneak peek into some of the content that we share on Patreon each month. In this one, after our bookish check-in, we share Jen and Sara's book-to-film adaptation discussion of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. Don't miss the fun trivia! Stick around for the give me one where we share the best concerts we've ever attended! Bookish Check-in Ashley - Brandy Colbert’s The Voting Booth Jen - Nadia Hashimi’s The Pearl that Broke Its Shell (@readwithtoni buddy read; check out our episode with Toni) Sara - Lamar Giles’s Not So...
2020-08-26
54 min
Literaticast
44: Literaticast Live! Celebrating the Hudson Valley YA Society's 10th Birthday
It's a very special episode: Four amazing authors helped me celebrate the Hudson Valley YA Society's 10th Anniversary and launch Christine Heppermann's new novel in verse WHAT GOES UP, in conjunction with Oblong Books & Music's "Oblong Online" event series. Listen in on this great event with Christine Heppermann, Brandy Colbert, Laura Ruby, and Sherri L. Smith. (And please forgive any technical glitches, this was a live event from five locations and something of an experiment!)
2020-08-21
1h 00
Skylight Books Podcast Series
LIVE ON CROWDCAST: Christina Hammonds Reed, "THE BLACK KIDS" w/ Brandy Colbert
Ashley Bennett and her friends are living the charmed life. It’s the end of senior year and they’re spending more time at the beach than in the classroom. They can already feel the sunny days and endless possibilities of summer. Everything changes one afternoon in April, when four LAPD officers are acquitted after beating a black man named Rodney King half to death. Suddenly, Ashley’s not just one of the girls. She’s one of the black kids. As violent protests engulf LA and the city burns, Ashley tries to continue on as if li...
2020-08-19
1h 02
Check Us Out
August 2020 Podcast
In the August edition of Check Us Out, we cover the almost-concluded Summer Reading Program, upcoming virtual adult school programs, share a favorite adult fiction novel and new YA books, and interview Christina Baker Kline about her new book,"The Exiles." Books discussed: The Teagirl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See 10 Things I Hate About Pinky by Sandhya Menon The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer Burn by Patrick Ness
2020-08-13
00 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Opening the Mailbag With Brandy Colbert
First Draft Episode #263: Opening the Mailbag with Brandy Colbert This week is a new mailbag episode, where I--along with a very special guest--will answer listener questions! Joining me today is Brandy Colbert, author of Pointe, Little & Lion, The Only Black Girls in Town, and more! Her latest book, The Voting Booth, is out now. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Brandy just announced her latest project, a nonfiction young adult book about the Tulsa race massacre of 1921, with Balzer + Bray Hear Brandy's first two appearances on the podcast here and here!
2020-07-31
46 min
Faith Health & Home
Bestselling YA Author Brandy Colbert | Teen Activism & latest novel, The Voting Booth
On this episode, I am joined by Brandy Colbert, the award-winning bestselling author of books for teens; including Little & Lion, Pointe, Finding Yvonne, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph and most recently The Only Black Girls in Town to discuss her latest novel, The Voting Booth, a timely read to remind young voters to rock their votes in the upcoming 2020 presidential election. Please subscribe and rate our show!
2020-07-29
18 min
Whiteness at Work
Whiteness at Work 005: Pushing Back Against the Monolith with Author Brandy Colbert
Brandy Colbert is the award-winning author of several books for children and teens, including The Voting Booth, The Only Black Girls in Town, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, and Stonewall Book Award winner Little & Lion. She is co-writer of Misty Copeland's Life in Motion young readers edition, and her short fiction and essays have been published in a variety of critically acclaimed anthologies for young people. Her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections, and have appeared on many best of lists, including the American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults and Quick...
2020-07-27
58 min
YOUmedia Podcast Network
Speak On It: Brandy Colbert
Award-winning author Brandy Colbert talked to Alex at YOUmedia about all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Brandy is the author of middle grade and young adult titles such as The Only Black Girls in Town as well as the upcoming The Voting Booth, in addition to Little & Lion. Brandy also teaches at Hamline University's MFA program in writing for children. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create. This is the audio from a live interview on...
2020-07-21
33 min
Skylight Books Podcast Series
LIVE ON CROWDCAST: Brandy Colbert, "THE VOTING BOOTH" w/ Nina Lacour
Marva Sheridan was born ready for this day. She's always been driven to make a difference in the world, and what better way than to vote in her first election? Duke Crenshaw is so done with this election. He just wants to get voting over with so he can prepare for his band's first paying gig tonight. Only problem? Duke can't vote. When Marva sees Duke turned away from their polling place, she takes it upon herself to make sure his vote is counted. She hasn't spent months doorbelling and registering voters just...
2020-07-16
54 min
Calvert Library's Book Bites for Teens
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert
Enjoy our presentation of The Revolution of Birdie Randolph written by Brandy Colbert and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.Sixteen-year-old Dove "Birdie" Randolph's close bond with her parents is threatened by a family secret, and by hiding her relationship with Booker, who has been in juvenile detention.The Revolution of Birdie Randolph is recommended for ages 15+ for language and substance use. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/Birdie_ReviewsThis title is available in ebook format through Libby by Overdrive: https://bit.ly/B...
2020-07-08
18 min
All the Books!
New Releases and More for July 7, 2020
This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss The Cold Vanish, The Voting Booth, Want, and more great books.This episode was sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; and Ecco Books and The Son of Good Fortune by Lysley Tenorio.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 wee...
2020-07-07
48 min
Discover A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Breakthrough.
The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/239528to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Voting Booth Author: Brandy Colbert Narrator: Robin Eller, Cary Hite Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Release date: 07-07-20 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 41 ratings Genres: Racism & Discrimination Publisher's Summary: Marva Sheridan was born ready for this day. She's always been driven to make a difference in the world, and what better way than to vote in her first election? Duke Crenshaw is so done with this election. He just wants to get voting over with so he can prepare for his band's first paying gig tonight. Only...
2020-07-07
6h 05
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr
July & August 2020 Forecast
Thanks to Covid, the typically hopping summer book release schedule has shifted to September, but we've still come up with some great picks to occupy your time.After some feedback on racial stereotypes in Never Have I Ever, we tackle Indigenous and lesbian book recommendations:Indigenous:Rhymes for Young Ghouls (dir: Jeff Barnaby, 2013)#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women, Edited by Lisa Charleyboy & Mary Beth LeatherdaleHonourable mentions: A Girl Called Echo // The Marrow Thieves // Surviving the CityLesbian:You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah JohnsonThe Henna Wars by Abida...
2020-07-07
38 min
Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
Duchess Goldblatt
Anonymous discusses Becoming Duchess Goldblatt (HMH, July 7), the story of the person behind the saucy-yet-supportive Twitter persona that became a favorite of the literati and Lyle Lovett. Kirkus: “A fascinating memoir by a 21st-century original” (starred review). Then our editors join with their reading recommendations for the week, including books by Kate Messner, Brandy Colbert, Bakari Sellers, and Talia Hibbert. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-07-07
49 min
The Book Jam
Episode 06: Middle Grade Girl Main Characters & Great Graphic Novels
Episode 06Sixth Episode: middle grade novels & graphic novels!Marisa and Mary return this time to talk about teen middle grade books, graphic novels, and the world of book covers and publishing. If you need to add more books to your To Be Read pile, check out the Books Mentioned below! Thank you to Acadia, a teen who asked our question about big publishers vs self publishing this week!Mary talked about Hazel’s Theory of Evolution by Lisa Jenn Bigelow, a middle grade LGBTQIA+ novel with a girl who loves goats and encyclopedias, but...
2020-07-02
47 min
Schmökerei – Der Bücherpodcast
#blackvoicesmatter – 4 empfehlenswerte Bücher von Schwarzen Autorinnen
Wie versprochen versorgen wir euch heute mit ein paar Büchern von Schwarzen Autorinnen, die es auf jeden Fall wert sind zu lesen. Wir sind noch lange nicht am Ende unserer Recherche, aber dies ist ein Auftakt. In Zukunft werden wir weiterhin immer mal wieder Bücher vorstellen, die von nicht-weißen Autorinnen geschrieben wurden, doch zunächst gibt es diese: Toni Morrison – Solomons Lied, Brandy Colbert – Little and Lion, Brit Bennett – Die Mütter, Olivia Wenzel – 1000 Serpentinen Angst. Für mehr Infos zum Podcast und Aktuelles folgt uns gerne auf Instagram @schmoekerei oder schreibt uns gerne auch eine E-Mail an schmoekerei...
2020-06-28
25 min
First Pages Readings Podcast
Episode 4: Middle Grade
In this episode, the first page of three Middle Grade books will be read:The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy ColbertHow I Became a Ghost by Tim Tingle, andRefugee by Alan Gratz
2020-06-17
04 min
Hey YA
70.5: Extra Credit: Queer YA With Leah Johnson
Kelly and YA author Leah Johnson highlight excellent backlist queer YA books you should pick up ASAP. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Book Riot’s service for Tailored Book Recommendations, now available as a gift! 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 You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann The Henna...
2020-06-17
30 min
The Laydown Podcast
Black Lives Matter (Recorded Remotely)
BLACK LIVES MATTER. In this episode, Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso share a few recommendations for books by and about Black folx. In the show notes, please find links to resources for supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement, supporting Black Trans Lives, Black-Owned Bookstores, Black-Led Podcasts, and more. Click the link in order to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook from Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark The...
2020-06-11
33 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More
Liara Tamani - Author of the young adult novel, All the Things We Never Knew
This week our guest is novelist Liara Tamani, author of All the Things We Never Knew, a young adult novel that follows two Black teenagers as they discover how first love, heartbreak, betrayal, and family can shape you - for better or worse. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The three questions to ask yourself when you’re blockedEditing as you writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Fo...
2020-06-11
27 min
A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Mysterious Mini 005: Happy Pride
Happy Tuesday! It's pride month, and Becca's got some pride recommends for everyone, but first, new events and new books! UPDATE! Due to the ongoing nature of the protests happening all across the country at this time, we're postponing our previously scheduled events for this week! We hope everybody understands. There will also likely NOT be a new episode in the feed on Thursday. Please keep an eye on our social media for any further information! Thank you. Events this week: Thursday, June 4th: J. Dianne Dotson and Jonathan Maberry Friday, J...
2020-06-02
41 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
It's Complicated, It's Complicated, It's Just Complicated with Zan Romanoff
First Draft Episode #244: Zan Romanoff Zan Romanoff, journalist and author of A Song to Take the World Apart, and Grace and the Fever, whose newest YA novel, Look, is out now! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Listen to Zan Romanoff's first First Draft interview here, as well as her Mailbag episode where she answers listener questions (you can watch that episode on First Draft's IGTV, too)! Catie DiSabato, author of The Ghost Network, helped Zan enormously in her capacity as a public relations professional to promote Grace and the Fever
2020-03-31
1h 03
DIY MFA Radio
298: Character-Driven YA and Middle Grade — Interview with Brandy Colbert
Hey there word nerds! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandy Colbert, the critically acclaimed author of several YA and Middle Grade novels. Her books include Pointe, Stonewall Award winner Little & Lion, Finding Yvonne, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, and her 2020 releases, The Only Black Girls in Town, and The Voting Booth. Her short fiction and essays have also been published in several critically acclaimed anthologies for young people. Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Brandy spent a few years living in Chicago before relocating permanently to Los Angeles. She is very active on social media...
2020-03-25
46 min
All the Books!
New Releases and More for March 24, 2020
This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss The Return, The Empress of Salt and Fortune, The Glass Hotel, and more great books.This episode was sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations; Libro.fm; and Orbit Books, publisher of N.K. Jemisin’s new novel The City We Became.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 con...
2020-03-24
42 min
This Creative Life
Author and Teacher Brandy Colbert
Sara talks to author Brandy Colbert (The Only Black Girls in Town) about writing, career envy, mortality, and the Real Housewives. For the full show notes, go to patreon.com/ThisCreativeLife
2020-03-22
58 min
Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children
Brandy Colbert-The Only Black Girls in Town
Brandy Colbert (@BrandyColbert) shares THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN, an unforgettable story about the only two black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past. The book is filled with family, love, friendships, celebrates diverse families and explores themes of micro-aggressions, racism & colorism.Join our conversation as we discuss THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN!You can learn more about this book and its author by visiting https://www.whatisblack.co/podcast.
2020-03-10
30 min
Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children
Brandy Colbert-The Only Black Girls in Town
Brandy Colbert (@BrandyColbert) shares THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN, an unforgettable story about the only two black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past. The book is filled with family, love, friendships, celebrates diverse families and explores themes of micro-aggressions, racism & colorism.Join our conversation as we discuss THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN!You can learn more about this book and its author by visiting https://www.whatisblack.co/podcast.
2020-03-10
30 min
Hey YA
The Count of Monte Crisco
Eric and Kelly talk about their 2020 reading goals, then offer up an array of their most-anticipated upcoming YA books.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Scavenge The Stars by Tara Sim from Amazon Publishing, and Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi.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 NOTESLive "Hey YA" recording detailsBe Not Far From Me by Mi...
2020-01-08
35 min
Hey YA
Wearing Real People Clothes
Eric and Kelly highlight some of the undersung YA of 2019 and scream about what they’re reading this winter.This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal, Regretting You by Colleen Hoover from Amazon Publishing, and Book Riot’s 2020 Read Harder Challenge.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 NOTESLive Hey YA Show, February 25, 6:30 pm in ChicagoWe Used To Be Friends by Amy Spalding
2019-12-11
43 min
Books Are My People
Books Are My People - Episode #7
On this episode I discuss Red at the Bone by Jaqueline Woodson, Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane and other great books!Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify Books Discussed:Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth KeaneThe Memory Police by Yoko OgawaLittle & Lion by Brandy ColbertRed at the Bone by Jaqueline WoodsonBecoming by Michelle ObamaOther Books Mentioned:Lost Children Archive by Valeria LuiselliDrive Your Plow Over t...
2019-09-23
20 min
Skylight Books Podcast Series
Brandy Colbert, "THE REVOLUTION OF BIRDIE RANDOLPH" w/
Dove "Birdie" Randolph works hard to be the perfect daughter and follow the path her parents have laid out for her: She quit playing her beloved soccer, she keeps her nose buried in textbooks, and she's on track to finish high school at the top of her class. But then Birdie falls hard for Booker, a sweet boy with a troubled past...whom she knows her parents will never approve of. When her estranged aunt Carlene returns to Chicago and moves into the family's apartment above their hair salon, Birdie notices the tension building at home. Carlene...
2019-09-13
43 min
Hey YA
Welcome To College: Death Comes For Us All
Kelly and Eric talk about YA books that’d make great picks for college freshman to prepare for their school lives, then scream about their huge fall YA TBR lists.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Mystery Giveaway, Have A Little Faith In Me by Sonia Hartl, and Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutheford.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 NOTESRebel Girls by El...
2019-09-04
44 min
All the Books!
All the Backlist! August 23, 2019
This week, Liberty discusses a few great older books, including Ella Minnow Pea.This episode is sponsored by the Flash Gordon audiobook series from Paperback Classics, a new imprint that brings the best vintage pulp paperbacks to audio!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher 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.
2019-08-23
12 min
YA Cafe
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert feat. Nikea JaLynn
BookTuber, Nikea JaLynn (cohost of the series #BlackGirlLit), joins us to chat about The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert. (Transcript) In today’s episode… The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert Dove “Birdie” Randolph has tried hard to live up to her parents’ expectations: she’s at the top of her class, she works hard, and she even quit playing soccer to make more time for schoolwork. She seems to be the perfect daughter. But Birdie has a secret: she’s seeing a boy named Booker, a boy who’s been in Juvie, and Birdie’s sure her parents wo...
2019-08-22
31 min
Hey YA
Complicated Trips To Other Planets
Kelly and Eric celebrate their 50th episode and 2nd podcast anniversary with 50 rapid-fire backlist YA recommendations.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant, and The Undoing of Thistle Tate by Katelyn Detweiler.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 NOTESNote: Kelly was incorrect about the book from the creator of Younger. It was the book from the creator of The Bold...
2019-08-21
38 min
What Book Hooked You?
142 Brandy Colbert Returns
Happy to have Brandy Colbert back on the podcast. Brandy tells us all about her writing life and her newest release THE REVOLUTION OF BIRDIE RANDOLPH. Episode Mentions: * Brandy’s Previous Episode* Drinking Coffee Elsewhere* The Revolution of Birdie Randolph* Little & Lion* Finding Yvonne* artist Erin Robinson* designer Marcie Lawerence* her book covers* Voting Booth* Calling My Name* Liara Tamani’s episode* The Nickel Boys* The Underground Railroad
2019-08-16
24 min
Hey YA
Exta Credit: MOM, THE WOLFMAN, AND ME by Norma Klein
Kelly and special guest Brandy Colbert talk about Norma Klein’s Mom, The Wolfman, and Me, well-rendered non-traditional family dynamics, city life for 11-year-olds, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! SHOW NOTESThe Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy ColbertMom, The Wolfman, and Me by Norma KleinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-08-14
53 min
Hey YA
#44: I'm Not The Teen Who Makes It To The Epilogue
Eric and Kelly talk about abortion and reproductive rights in YA, highlight summer reads (and not in the way you imagine), and share their summer TBRs.This episode is sponsored by Audible, Birthday by Meredith Russo, and BookCon.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show NotesDomestic Arrangements by Norma KleinLet Me Hear A Rhyme by Tiffany D. JacksonThe Exact Opposit...
2019-05-29
45 min
Get Booked
People and Not-So-People
Jenn and guest Kelly Jensen discuss reads about anxiety, foodie books, Disney read-alikes, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling, and You Owe Me a Murder by Eileen Cook.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our...
2019-04-04
49 min
Hey YA
#40: The Corn Uprising
Eric and Kelly talk about climate fiction and YA books set all around the world.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Inebriated, and Haphaven.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes:SHOUT by Laurie Halse AndersonPointe by Brandy Colbert“Kidlit These Days” podcastWicked Fox by Kat ChoYou’d Be Mine by Erin HahnRuse ...
2019-04-03
44 min
Skylight Books Podcast Series
Samira Ahmed, "INTERNMENT" w/ Brandy Colbert
Set in a horrifying “fifteen minutes in the future” United States, spitfire main character Layla Amin is forced into an internment camp for Muslim citizens with her family. With the help of newly-made friends also trapped within the internment camp, and her boyfriend on the outside, Layla manages to start a journey to fight for freedom, leading a revolution against Islamophobia and complicit silence against the internment camp's Director and his guards. Samira Ahmed can recall incidents of Islamophobia in her own life as early as age eight. But rather than be deterred, she let it fuel her writing and she i...
2019-04-01
34 min
Forever Young Adult Book Plate
Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert
This is Book Plate's discussion of Forever Young Adult's August, 2018 book club pick, Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert. Spoilers. Some swears. Recorded in Oakland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fya-book-plate/support
2019-03-29
37 min
Get Booked
Banter and Murder
Jenn and guest Sarah Davis discuss book club picks, dancers, capital punishment, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Audible , EveryPlate, and Nurx.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Books DiscussedWashington Black by Esi Edug...
2019-02-21
51 min
Hey YA
#36: The Backstreet Boys Have A New Album, Guys
Eric and Kelly offer up book recommendations when you don’t want to read a love story for Valentine’s Day, then they share awesome YA gift ideas for your Galentine.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s TBR, The Me I Meant to Be and HMH Teen, and The Deceivers.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!(Our apologies, there were technical difficulties and the sound is a little off this...
2019-02-06
41 min
Hey YA
#35: Mystery, Mystery, Murder, Murder
Eric and Kelly talk about their reading resolutions past, present, and mostly failed, as well as highlight an array of excellent sophomore YA novels.This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot, King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo and the Grishaverse, and The Avon Kisscon Weekend Affair.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes:“Why this YA book’s dedication is going viral”
2019-01-23
47 min
Don’t Miss A Thrilling Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
Black Enough by Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Renée Watson
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/195189to listen full audiobooks. Title: Black Enough Author: Ibi Zoboi, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Leah Henderson, Renée Watson Narrator: Bahni Turpin, Ron Butler Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Release date: 01-08-19 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 152 ratings Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories Publisher's Summary: Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi and featuring some of the most acclaimed best-selling black authors writing for teens today - Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and bla...
2019-01-08
11h 14
Book Bistro
Discussion of And recommendations For LGBT-themed Literature
In this episode Shannon and Jen discuss LGBT literature, including a bit of history of its availability and how, fortunately, that availability has increased over the years. Mentioned in this episode are: Rebecca Makkai, The Great Believers Tim Murphy, Christodora Nancy Garden, Annie On My Mind AS. King, Ask the Passenger Brandy Colbert, Little & Lion Meredith Russo, If I Was Your Girl Melinda Lo, A Line In the Dark Melissa Bashardoust, Girls Made of Snow and Glass Sarah Waters...
2019-01-04
52 min
LB School & Library Podcast
Brandy Colbert discusses her Stonewall Book Award Winning title LITTLE & LION
“Little and Lion is beautifully insightful, honest, and compassionate. Brandy’s ability to find larger meaning in small moments is nothing short of dazzling.” —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything _____ Download: Audible: https://adbl.co/2VYTfVe Libro: http://bit.ly/2VQbqMC Itunes: https://apple.co/2VY9rpL
2018-11-06
26 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Nic Stone
Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of DEAR MARTIN, talks about her newest young adult novel, ODD ONE OUT, out October 9! Nic talks about lies of imagination versus lies of convenience, "high taste" readers, and the benefits of eavesdropping. Nic Stone Show Notes Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Brandy Colbert (listen to her First Draft interviews here and here) Spelman College "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors," a friendship theory by Rudine Sims Bishop Christopher Myers and Chr...
2018-10-02
1h 31
Discover A Addictive Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/239458to listen full audiobooks. Title: Finding Yvonne Author: Brandy Colbert Narrator: Maya Barton Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Release date: 08-07-18 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings Genres: Pregnancy Publisher's Summary: Since she was seven years old, Yvonne has had her trusted violin to keep her company, especially in those lonely days after her mother walked out on their family. But with graduation just around the corner, she is forced to face the hard truth that she just might not be good enough to attend a conservatory after high school. Full of doubt...
2018-08-07
6h 09
LB School & Library Podcast
Brandy Colbert on writing FINDING YVONNE
Stonewall Book Award winning author Brandy Colbert returns to our podcast to talk about her brand new novel, FINDING YVONNE. For fans of Nicola Yoon and Nina LaCour, Finding Yvonne is a striking novel about difficult choices. Since she was seven years old, Yvonne has had her trusted violin to keep her company, especially in those lonely days after her mother walked out on their family. But with graduation just around the corner, she is forced to face the hard truth that she just might not be good enough to attend a conservatory after high school. Full of doubt about...
2018-07-27
50 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Aminah Mae Safi
Aminah Mae Safi, debut author of NOT THE GIRLS YOU'RE LOOKING FOR, talks about writing hangry characters, trying to make fetch happen in a book, how fantasy stories hold an inherent appeal to children of immigrants, and how artists have to have batshit belief in themselves. Aminah Mae Safi Show Notes Lauren Anderson (first black female ballet dancer, in Houston) Foucault Reza Aslan Inigo Montoya Kirsten Hubbard (her First Draft interview here) Article about foreign translators talking about interpreting President Trump Emmanuel Macron
2018-06-19
1h 06
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Maurene Goo
Maurene Goo, author of SINCE YOU ASKED, I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE and the recently-released THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL, joins me to talk about planning book launches. Then, hear the live audio from when I helped Maurene launch THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL at The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, California. Maurene Goo Show Notes Brandy Colbert Stephanie Kuehn CVT Soft Serve (food truck) The Ripped Bodice (bookstore) Fierce Reads Riverdale (TV show) Vroman's Bookstore
2018-06-12
1h 06
Skylight Books Podcast Series
BRANDY COLBERT READS FROM HER YA NOVEL LITTLE & LION AND STEPHANIE KUEHN READS FROM HER YA NOVEL WHEN I AM TRHOUGH WITH YOU
When Suzette comes home to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she isn’t sure if she’ll ever want to go back. L.A. is where her friends and family are (along with her crush, Emil). And her stepbrother, Lionel, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, needs her emotional support. But as she settles into her old life, Suzette finds herself falling for someone new . . . the same girl her brother is in love with. When Lionel’s disorder spirals out of control, Suzette is forced to confront her past mistakes and find a way...
2018-05-22
52 min
Hey YA
#18: A Low Grumbling Sound and Enough With Hatchet
Kelly and Eric talk about a great article about the development of YA literature following the history of the teen culture, highlight awesome YA books set in the outdoors, and offer up even more great YA by and about Asian Americans. Sponsored by Furyborn by Claire LeGrand and Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein.Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Shownotes:The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary by NoNieqa RamosMonday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. JacksonBlood Wate...
2018-05-16
50 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Maret Orliss
Maret Orliss, Associate Director of Events Programming for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, talks about how authors can stand out to festival programmers, what the L.A. Times is doing in response to sexual harassment accusations in the book world, and the best Margaret Atwood festival story. Maret Orliss Show Notes Cecil Castellucci Lisa Yee The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman Reading Aloud, Nate Corddry's books podcast Brandy Colbert Amy Spalding
2018-04-17
47 min
Hey YA
#14: Does Time Have Meaning?
Eric and Kelly talk about the latest diversity numbers in YA lit from the CCBC along with the #KidLitWomen discussions around the web, YA books about teen change makers, and wrap up with a look at some great books to read for Women’s History Month on feminism.Sponsored by The Price Guide To The Occult by Leslye Walton and The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan. Shownotes:Finding Felicity by Stacey KadeDown and Across by Arvin AhmadiThe Radical Element edited by Jessica Spo...
2018-03-21
56 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Amy Andelson & Emily Meyer
Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer, screenwriters with their debut young adult novel, LAYOVER, out now!, on being housecats, blurring the line between best friends and collaborators, their annual "corporate retreat" road trip, and complementing each other emotionally through the editing process. Amy Anderson and Emily Meyer Show Notes Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert Louisa May Alcott Edith Wharton I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Alison Raskin (listen to their First Draft interview here) Gossip Girl (TV show) John M. Chu (d...
2018-02-13
44 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Sarah Tarkoff
Sarah Tarkoff, debut author of SINLESS (out now!), talks about writing for TV and movies, made-up religions, the Dunning Kruger graph, and being inspired to start writing a novel by a nine-year-old. Sarah Tarkoff Show Notes 2018 First Draft calendar - order yours now! Kirsten Hubbard Arrow (TV show) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (movie) Jane the Virgin (TV show) Eastwick (TV show) Maggie Friedman (show runner of Eastiwck) Wendy Mericle (EP on Arrow) Mistresses (TV show) J...
2018-01-19
58 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Brandy Colbert
Brandy Colbert, author of Pointe and her newest, Little and Lion, on exploring non-traditional families, her nocturnal writing schedule, and having a productive hibernation. Brandy Colbert 2.0 Show Notes Listen to Brandy's first First Draft interview here Dahlia Adler "The Pain of the Watermelon Joke," by Jacqueline Woodson An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michaelangelo and Me by Ellen Forney Stephanie Perkins Stephanie Kuehn (listen to her First Draft interview here)
2017-11-14
51 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Robin Benway
Robin Benway, author of National Book Award for Young People's Literature finalist Far From the Tree—as well as Audrey, Wait! and Emmy & Oliver, among others—returns to the podcast this week to talk about wondering if she was still an author, having Big Feelings about publishing careers, and gets in a sweet feminist rant. Robin Benway Show Notes The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Susan Dennard, author of the NYTimes best-selling Truthwitch series, as well as the Something Strange and Deadly series Susan's writing advice newsletter, Misfits & Daydreamers (sign...
2017-10-12
1h 02
What Book Hooked You?
036 Author Brandy Colbert
After her critically acclaimed debut novel Pointe, Brandy Colbert followed up in August with with a new YA story entitled Little & Lion. Listen as Brandy shares how her wonderful sophomore release came about. Episode Mentions: * Barthe DeClements * Nothing’s Fair in Fifth Grade * Babysitters Club * Danielle Steel * NaNoWriMo * Dawson’s Creek * Felicity * Cracked Up To Be * LiveJournal * Blueboard * Pointe * Little & Lion * Iggie’s House * Charlotte’s Web * 1973 animated movie * 2006 live action movie * I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter * Stamped...
2017-09-25
36 min
Book Lounge by Libby
Ep. #144 -- Brandy Colbert, Author of Little & Lion
On today's episode, Adam chats with the incredible Brandy Colbert. Brandy's well known for her debut novel Pointe and her latest book Little & Lion was just released. Brandy and Adam discuss diversity in YA novels, the importance of being able to find characters like yourself in books and what goes into creating her characters. We can't recommend Little & Lion enough. It's an incredibly powerful book about understanding and the strength of family bonds. Give a listen! Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com ...
2017-08-14
30 min
Don’t Miss A Thrilling Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68087to listen full audiobooks. Title: Little & Lion Author: Brandy Colbert Narrator: Alisha Wainwright Format: mp3 Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Release date: 08-08-17 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 132 ratings Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary:
2017-08-08
8h 12
Book Lounge by Libby
Ep. #141 - August Books we're most excited about!
The calendar has turned to a new month which means we get to share our picks for the top books of August! Join us as we dive into the new releases coming this month we're most excited for including everything from bestsellers to debut authors, fiction and nonfiction alike! We're crossing all genres here so there is something for everything. Be sure to connect with us and share your favorite new books as well. Our TBR list can never be too long... Books mentioned in this episode: Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker
2017-08-03
31 min
Get Booked
Dog Puns And Goofy Assassins
Amanda and Jenn discuss Alaska reads, classics, LGBTQ+ YA, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Genius: The Game by Leopoldo Gout and The Secret Agent Training Manual by Elizabeth Singer Hunt.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcast here.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.
2017-07-26
46 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
LA Times Festival of Books, BEA, and BookCon Minisode
More lightning-round interviews with authors at the Los Angeles Festival of Books, BookExpo America, and BookCon festivals, including: Brandy Colbert; David Connis; Dhonielle Clayton; E. Katherine Kottaras; Holly Black; Jennifer E. Smith; Jessica Morgan; Kiersten White; Karuna Riazi; Laini Taylor; Maggie Stiefvater; Maurene Goo; Morgan Matson; Nic Stone; Renee Ahdieh; Robin Benway; Samantha Mabry; Soman Chainani; Susan Dennard; Victoria Aveyard; and Zan Romanoff. LATFoB/BEA/BookCon Minisode Show Notes Brandy Colbert (listen to her First Draft interview here), author of Pointe and the forthcoming Little and Lion) The Hate U Give by Angie...
2017-06-14
36 min
Get Booked
Book Riot Live with Jade Chang
This episode was recorded at Book Riot Live! Amanda, Jenn, and guest author Jade Chang talk dance novels, weird short stories, and more.This week’s episode is sponsored by Madison Reed and Swoon Reads.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Books DiscussedTina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by Keshni Kashyap and Mari Arak...
2016-11-16
46 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Special Election Episode
Some past and future First Draft interviewees share their stories about voting, how their characters would vote, love of stickers, and one story of a jujutsu-master suffragette! Special Election Podcast Show Notes Morgan Matson, author of THE UNEXPECTED EVERYTHING, AMY AND ROGER'S EPIC DETOUR, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) Elana K. Arnold, author of INFANDOUS, FAR FROM FAIR, the forthcoming WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) Sabaa Tahir, author of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES and A TORCH AGAINST THE...
2016-11-08
29 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Nicola Yoon
Nicola Yoon, debut author of EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING, talks about her secret foosball skills, the mix tape that won her husband over, and the 4 AM fish that turned her book into an unusual story. Nicola Yoon Show Notes Nicola Yoon's one-sentence story on The Butter by Roxanne Gay Life is Strange (video game) Final Fantasy (video game) ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins Wendy Wunder, THE PROBABILITY OF MIRACLES Charlotte Huang FOR THE RECORD The Fearless 15ers SCBWI B...
2015-09-08
1h 01
Booktalks Quick and Simple
Colbert, Brandy. POINTE
Colbert, Brandy. POINTE
2015-08-13
00 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni
Brandy Colbert
Little did I know when I met up with Brandy Colbert, author of POINTE and LITTLE AND LION, due out 2017, that I was meeting my future roommate and one of my best writing buddies. She's the cat's pajamas, and I hope you enjoy our convo as much as I did! Brandy Colbert Show Notes Sweet Valley High Clueless (movie) NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Verla Kay's Blue Boards CRACKED UP TO BE by Courtney Summers LIVING DEAD GIRL by Elizabeth Scott Center Stage (movie...
2015-08-04
59 min
All the Books!
New releases, August 4, 2015
This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss Crooked Heart, Skeleton Crew, What Pet Should I Get? and more new releases.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Live and the Book Riot Quarterly Box.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes 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.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, vis...
2015-08-04
38 min