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MompreneursMompreneurs Featuring Roda Ahmed & Charnaie Gordon | S3 Ep 49When two mompreneurs come together, they create something super extraordinary! Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon speak about their journey of teaming up to create the book series, Etta Extraordinary, and the challenges they faced of Black representation in their stories.Viewers can tune in to Mompreneurs every Monday on MadameNoire’s Youtube channel@ MadameNoire, and can also listen to the podcast online at Urban1Podcasts.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0545 min
Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton LewisHow to Raise Eager Readers with Charnaie GordonCarol sits down with children’s book author Charnaie Gordon, a passionate advocate for children's literacy and diversity in books. This mom of two is a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert and the creator of the Here Wee Read blog and podcast. Her mission? To connect kids with books that reflect their diverse identities, and to foster a lifelong love for reading in children.Charnaie talks with Carol about her own literacy journey, and how she made good on her vow (made before she had any children!) that she would raise kids who loved to read. She and Car...2024-10-1646 min
Here Wee ReadMighty Mara: Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Author Carino HoCarina Ho is dancer and musician who performs under the moniker ONIKHO. Having trained in dance and music since childhood, Carina joined AXIS Dance Company, a physically integrated dance company that casts dancers with and without disabilities, shortly after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Over the next two years she toured the United States with them until she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship, for which she relocated to Montevideo, Uruguay to teach at the national dance conservatory El SODRE. During this time, Carina also began developing her music project, which melds her influences of classical, blues, and electronic music...2024-06-1115 minHere Wee ReadMiss Edmonia's Class of Wildfires: Author Victoria Scott-MillerVictoria Scott-Miller is an award-winning Raleigh-based entrepreneur, documentarian, author, creator of "The Museum Lives in Me” book series, and owner of North Carolina’s first black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station. She was inducted as the youngest and first African American woman into the Wake County Public School Hall of Fame in the category of Entrepreneurship.Victoria was commissioned by the North Carolina Museum of Art to serve as author and creative director for her debut series, “The Museum Lives in Me.” She was the first African American to have such a commission in the museum’s history. Her...2024-06-0434 minHere Wee ReadMental Health Awareness Month with Author Lynn Joseph: My Code WordLynn's picture book, My Code Word: For When I'm Scared or Afraid, is a great recommendation to read during Mental Health Awareness Month or anytime of the year. It's a story about a young boy who acutely sees what's going on in the world and internalizes the negative things to a point where he begins to fear for his future. When everything seems most hopeless, his mother comes up with a clever solution to not only allay his fears, but teach the resilience needed to be a change agent and tackle the world head on. My Code Word is...2024-05-2830 minHere Wee ReadThe Switch: Kickstart Your Summer Reading with Author Jesse ByrdJesse Byrd is an international award-winning children’s book author and the youngest NPR Board member. At 6’8”, Jesse pivoted from playing basketball at UCSB to pursue his passion for storytelling. After working at Google in Silicon Valley and later EY in Dubai as Director of Communications for Middle East and North Africa, Jesse turned all of his energy toward his deepest love: making stories for youth and families with a focus on supporting diverse creators and own voices material. He’s currently written six children’s books and helped produce over 40 others as an editor, art director, and publishing consultant...2024-05-2131 minHere Wee ReadBunso Meets a Mumu - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Author/Illustrator Rev ValdezRev Valdez is a Filipino-American illustrator based in Brentwood, CA. He’s passionate about introducing readers to the myths of Filipino culture through fun, funny and visual storytelling.In this episode we discuss his book, Bunso Meets a Mumu, advice for aspiring writers, his career as a Kindergarten teacher, and more.A Mumu, is the Filipino version of the Boogeyman, who likes to punish kids who misbehave by sucking the fun out of everything! The Mumu will not let Bunso draw (on the walls), eat ice cream (before dinner), or play video games (his older br...2024-05-1428 minHere Wee ReadLook Up!: Fontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution (Screen Free Week) Britt Gondolfi & Amanda RomanickTo kick off Screen Free Week, listen as author Britt Gondolfi and illustrator Amanda Romanick discuss their picture bookFontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution and the impacts that screens are having on children and families.Britt Gondolfi grew up in the elder millennial era. She reminisces about having a screen-free childhood, minus a little Nintendo, TV, and slow dial-up desktop, but no smartphones. Concerned over how her cell phone took her attention away from her child, she wrote Look Up! Fontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution as an urban legend joke for her daughter. Now...2024-05-0750 minHere Wee ReadJeet and Fudge: Get to Know Author, President, & CEO of Baker & Taylor Amandeep Kochar.Step into the world of literature and publishing with author, President, & CEO of Baker & Taylor Amandeep S. Kochar, the creative force behind the Jeet and Fudge early readers series.In this episode, Amandeep shares his personal journey as an author and some insights into running Baker & Taylor publishing company. From discussing the inspiration behind his books to offering invaluable advice for aspiring writers, this conversation is an exploration of the art of storytelling and the pathways to realizing your dreams in the world of literature.Listen to Amandeep’s wisdom and passion driving his remarkable su...2024-04-3031 min
Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLCEtta Extraordinaire (2023) by Roda Ahmed, Charnaie Gordon, and Chloe Burgett (Illustrator)Charnaie Gordon, the creator of Here Wee Read, and Roda Ahmed, the New York Times bestselling publisher and author of Mae Among the Stars, debut their first-ever collaboration with the extraordinary adventures of the one and only Etta Extraordinaire!
Meet Etta!
Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan. (Etta always has a plan!)
And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps...2024-03-1006 min
Storytime Anytime 4UA Planet Like Ours by Frank Murphy and Charnaie GordonSend us a textThank you, Frank and Sleeping Bear Press, for giving SA4U permission to read this book and others by Frank. Today's book was illustrated by Karla Harren.2024-03-0905 min
Young Adult Authors UnpluggedRoda Ahmed And Charmaine Gordon Release The Book Etta ExtraordinaryMeet Etta! Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan (Etta always has a plan!).And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she’s ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience. Or is she? Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ah...2023-11-2806 min
Film Festival RadioAuthors of new Children's Book ETTA EXTRAORDINAIRE"Etta Extraordinaire" is a joyful story about overcoming fear and being EXTRAORDINARY! When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan (Etta always has a plan!). And in 1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she’s ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience. Or is she? Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family. Authors Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon are both successful be...2023-10-1816 minHere Wee ReadLike Lava in my Veins with Author Derrick BarnesDerrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist for his 2022 graphic novel Victory Stand!: Raising My Fist For Justice, which also won the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award, and a Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers.In 2020, he became the only author to have won the Kirkus Prize twice for his...2023-07-1847 min
Podcasts der Münchner StadtbibliothekFolge 33 - Lesezeichen Junior im JuniIn der Junifolge haben wir zwei Kolleginnen zu Gast: Christine und Jutta sind Lektorinnen für Kinder- und Jugendmedien bei der Münchner Stadtbibliothek und bringen drei Buchempfehlungen (ein Bilderbuch, einen Kinderroman und ein Kindersachbuch) mit. Außerdem stellt Diana noch zwei weitere Bilderbücher vor.
Viel Spaß beim Anhören!
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Ab 2:10: „Schmetterlingskind“ von Marc Majewski, aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Katharina Naumann, Von Hacht Verlag, 42 Seiten, ab 4 Jahren
ab 6:19: „Achtung! Henri und der geheimnisvolle Büchernager“ von Emily MacKenzie (Text und Illustrationen), aus dem Englischen übersetzt von Anne Scheller und Sarah Mettelsiefen, Lingen Verlag, 32 Seiten, ab 5 Jahren
ab 9:41: „Großart...2023-06-0730 minHere Wee ReadAlways With You, Always With Me Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKayKelly Rowland is a four-time Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, actress, and executive producer with over 40 million records sold. She’s known worldwide as a founding member of Destiny’s Child, one of the bestselling female groups of all time. Kelly is also the coauthor of Whoa, Baby!: A Guide for New Moms Who Feel Overwhelmed and Freaked Out (and Wonder What the #*$& Just Happened). She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. Please visit kellyrowland.com.Jessica MCKay is an educator living in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. While juggling work...2023-05-1258 minHere Wee ReadMy Fade is Fresh: Getting to Know Shauntay GrantShauntay Grant is an author, poet, playwright, and multimedia artist. Her love of literature stretches back to her storytelling roots in Nova Scotia's historic Black communities.Shauntay holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia and is an associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University. A former poet laureate for the City of Halifax, her honors include a Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, a Joseph S. Stauffer Prize, and a Poet Of Honor prize from the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Shauntay shares her b...2022-11-1532 minHere Wee ReadMi Cuidad Sings: Getting to Know Debut Author Cynthia HarmonyCynthia Harmony is an author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She has published for the educational market and was awarded the 2020 We Need Diverse Books Mentorship. Her debut picture book MI CIUDAD SINGS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Her board book OUR WORLD: MEXICO published by Barefoot Books, releases Spring 2023. Her upcoming picture book A FLICKER OF HOPE (2024) will be released simultaneously in English and Spanish. When not writing, Cynthia can be found in a museum with her kids, dancing to a Latin beat, daydreaming of tacos, or planning her nex...2022-10-1820 minHere Wee ReadBlack Boy, Black Boy: Jorge Redmon and Ali KamandaAli Biko Sulaiman Kamanda is an award-winning filmmaker and social entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, West Africa. He runs BIKO Studios, a cross-cultural film production company and is the President of Salone Rising, a non-profit organization that provides micro-financing and mentoring resources to small business owners in rural Sierra Leone.Jorge (pronounced George) Redmond graduated in 2000 with a degree in Communication Studies, he played soccer professionally in France and Cameroon before returning to the Asheville, North Carolina area as a coach and teacher, including at his alma mater when the Rams won the state title in 2002. I...2022-10-0443 minHere Wee ReadTo New Heights: Tacko Fall and Justin HaynesTacko Fall emigrated from Senegal as a teenager to play basketball and rose to prominence when he was selected by the Boston Celtics and became a seven-foot-six ball-playing sensation. He has played for the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers and lives in Cleveland, Ohio.In addition to basketball, Tacko Fall is a scholar, and he has a strong interest in computer science and aspires to be an engineer.Justin Haynes is a sports agent at BDA Sports Management, where he represents Tacko Fall and other players. He lives in New Jersey with his wife...2022-09-2043 min
What Should I Read Next?Ep 345: Thank Oprah for my reading life
Readers, today Anne is joined in bookish conversation by reading advocate, author, and creator of @hereweeread Charnaie Gordon.Charnaie's passion is encouraging young readers and supporting families in diversifying their bookshelves, which she achieves through her blog, non-profit, and internet platforms, as well as books like her latest release, A Planet Like Ours.In today's episode, Charnaie and Anne talk about how Charnaie first became a reader and the way books impacted her childhood, before digging into a whole range of titles they've each loved to read and recommend. After talking about some of their...2022-08-3056 min
Best Book Ever Podcast100 Charnaie Gordon on "Atomic Habits" by James ClearIt's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate, but in the middle of the celebration, let's have an existential crisis! It was tough to be happy this week, but I was able to do it because I had something special in my back pocket: an interview with Charnaie Gordon. Charnaie is a wife, mom, and former Computer Programmer turned full-time Content Creator and Author with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. She’s also a Distinguished Toastmaster and huge literacy advocate/champion. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she expresses her creativi...2022-05-3044 min
Best Book Ever PodcastCharnaie Gordon on "Atomic Habits" by James ClearIt's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate, but in the middle of the celebration, let's have an existential crisis! It was tough to be happy this week, but I was able to do it because I had something special in my back pocket: an interview with Charnaie Gordon. Charnaie is a wife, mom, and former Computer Programmer turned full-time Content Creator and Author with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. She’s also a Distinguished Toastmaster and huge literacy advocate/champion. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she expresses her creativi...2022-05-3044 minHere Wee Read50 - American Desi: Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Supriya KelkarJyoti Rajan Gopal is a writer, mom, and Kindergarten teacher. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, and China. Twenty-eight years ago, she moved to New York and now lives in Yonkers in a quirky old Victorian, with her husband and two daughters. Her favorite place in the house is the wrap around porch where she loves to gather with family or friends, read, write, and drink coffee.Supriya is an author, illustrator, and screenwriter who grew up in the Midwest, where she learned Hindi as a child by watching three Hindi movies a week...2022-05-1049 minHere Wee Read49 - The First and Only Openly Gay Strongman in the World: Rob Kearney & Eric RosswoodRob Kearney is an American Professional Strongman as well as the first and only openly gay professional strongman in the world. Rob decided to compete in the Heavyweight class where he took 1st place in the 2016 Log Lift World Championships and has gone on to compete at World’s Strongest Man. Rob is a Giants Live Champion (North American Open 2017) as well as an Arnold International World Series Champion (Australia 2019). Along with Strongman, Rob and his Husband Joey have become advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. Together, they hope to break the Ster...2022-05-0333 min
The Children's Book Marketing PodcastYour Blog Is Just The Beginning, A Conversation With Content Creator, Charnaie GordonWelcome to the Children’s Book Marketing Podcast, where we dive into the world of marketing and promotion for children’s books. In Season 2, Episode 16,...2022-05-0231 min
The Children's Book Marketing PodcastEp 16: Your Blog Is Just The Beginning, A Conversation With Content Creator, Charnaie GordonJoin me for a conversation with author and content creator, Charnaie Gordon! We talk about the importance of having a blog and the long-term impact of consistently creating content. Plus, we discuss how children’s book authors can extend their love for literacy into non-profit organizations that impact the community while also leaving a legacy. Additional resources you may want to check out that were mentioned this episode: Check out the Here Wee Read Blog Listen to the Here Wee Read Podcast Support the showFor Show Notes, Visit the website: http://www.childrensbookmarketing.co/epis...2022-05-0231 minHere Wee Read48 - Why I’m Planning to Pivot on Social Media to Share Bookish ContentIn response to a recent post in my Instagram stories, I’m talking about the positive and negative impacts social media has had on my life over the past seven years.Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the following social media platforms under the username @hereweeread: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.Feel free to share this podcast on your social media platforms to help spread the word to...2022-04-2615 minHere Wee Read47 - The Bad Guys: Live Interview with Aaron Blabey and Pierre PerifelThis episode is a recording of a live interview that took place on April 13th on the campus of DreamWorks Animation Studio in Glendale, California. I had the incredible opportunity to interview the author and executive producer of the movie The Bad Guys, Aaron Blabey and the director Pierre Perifel in-person after watching a private screening of the movie.Thank you to Universal Pictures for making this possible.Purchase I Color Myself Different here. Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.com2022-04-1921 min
Betches MomsHow To Talk About Diversity With Your Kids Ft. Charnaie GordonThis week, Brittany is joined by guest co-host Shira Dreksler (Betches’ Sr. Director of Talent and Community) to chat with children’s book author and mom of two, Charnaie Gordon. Charnaie is here to talk all about navigating conversations around race and diversity with your kids. To start off, Charnaie shares how her love for reading, writing, and literacy led her started her blog and podcast Here Wee Read. They discuss the importance of diverse books, and classic children’s books that actually have negative racial stereotypes. Plus, she tells us about her non-profit, 50 States 50 Books, and how you can be...2022-04-1856 minHere Wee Read46 - Twelve Dinging Doorbells: Book Chat with Author Tameka Fryer-BrownTameka Fryer Brown (a native of Miami, Florida) has called Charlotte, North Carolina home for over 20 years. Her first literary accomplishment as a children’s book writer came when she was awarded one of two First Prizes in the 2008 Cheerios® Spoonfuls of Stories® New Author Contest. Her debut picture book, Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day, was published by Abrams Books for Young Readers and illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb. To date, it has sold over 100,000 copies.My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood is Tameka’s second picture book. It is published by Viking Children’s/Penguin R...2022-04-1241 minHere Wee Read45 - Mango and Marigold Press: Chatting Books and Diversity with CEO Sailja JoshiGrowing up, Sailaja was a voracious reader. From Leo the Lop to Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Amelia Bedelia, she loved every book she read. If you were to ask her today what her favorite book is, she'd likely say either the Harry Potter series OR The Tao of Pooh. It really depends on the day.Sailaja has been a passionate volunteer in the Hindu Youth community for over twenty years and is an accomplished academic with degrees from Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Simmons College. She has also worked with multiple startups, helping them...2022-04-0548 minHere Wee Read44 - Here Wee Read Live: New York Times Bestselling Author Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton – The Queen of KindergartenThis episode is a recording from a live author panel event that took place on March 8, 2022.This was an intimate couch conversation with author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton and New York Times Bestselling Author Derrick Barnes. Moderated by Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read.Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the...2022-03-291h 38Here Wee Read43 - 10 Children’s Books Publishing in 2022: JaNay Brown-Wood, PhDJaNay Brown-Wood, PhD is an author, educator, literary advocate, and mother who is committed to nurturing the next generation of readers by writing stories with more diversity and representation.Among her books releasing this year is a collaboration with Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson titled Why Not You? a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams!JaNay’s first children’s book Imani’s Moon won the NAESP Children’s Book of the Y...2022-03-2247 minHere Wee Read42 - Here Wee Read Live: Black Children’s Book Week Author PanelThis episode is a recording from a live author panel event that took place on February 28, 2022 as part of Black Children’s Book Week, a week-long literary event celebrating Black children in literature.This was an intimate couch conversation with author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Denene Millner, Schele Williams, and Ty Allan Jackson. Moderated by Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read.Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal Website: charnaiegordon.comPodcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.comFind Charnaie on the fo...2022-03-151h 17Here Wee Read41 - We Got the Spirit: Up Close and Personal with Frank and Connie MorrisonFrank Morrison started his journey as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, tagging walls with spray paint. Frank's work can be found in numerous award-winning children’s books including Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award winner Jazzy Miz Mozetta, NAACP Image Award winner Our Children Can Soar and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, Little Melba and her Big Trombone. His literary client list includes international book publishers Penguin Books, HarperCollins, Hyperion, Random House and National Geographic Kids.Connie Schofield-Morrison is a mother, author, and entrepreneur. She and her high school sweetheart Frank D. Morrison run an...2022-03-0837 minHere Wee Read40 - When the World Feels Heavy: Children’s Book RecommendationsIn response to all of the troubling current events happening around the world, I’m sharing a few children’s book recommendations.You can join the conversation by sending me an email message to: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com. I’d love to know what books you’re reading in your schools or at home with your children or grandchildren.Books mentioned in this episode:Purchase Girl Dad herePurchase What Do You Do With a Problem herePurchase A Place Inside of Me herePurchase Most Days here...2022-03-0111 minHere Wee Read39 - Blackout: Chatting Books with NYT Bestselling YA & Picture Book Author Tiffany D. JacksonTiffany D. Jackson is the NYT Bestselling, award winning author of YA novels Monday’s Not Coming, Allegedly, Let Me Hear A Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, Santa in The City and co-author of Blackout. A Coretta Scott King — John Steptoe New Talent Award-winner and the NAACP Image Award-nominee, she received her Bachelor of Arts in film from Howard University, and has over a decade in TV/Film experience. The Brooklyn native is currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia.Tiffany has over a decade of experience in the television industry, working for various networks and media comp...2022-02-2242 minHere Wee Read38 - Marley and the Family Band with Author, Singer, & CEO Cedella MarleyCedella Marley is a Grammy-winning singer, designer, entrepreneur, and the first-born daughter of reggae singers Bob and Rita Marley. She is the CEO of Bob Marley's recording label, Tuff Gong International, and the author of multiple children's books including One Love. A life-long advocate of philanthropy, Cedella is the director of the Bob Marley Foundation and is a Global Ambassador to the Jamaica Women's Football Program. Cedella Marley is a living embodiment of the way the ethics and values instilled during her upbringing carry forward the belief that, with passion and purpose, we can...2022-02-1545 minHere Wee Read37 - Saving the Day with Author, Actress, Comedian, and Founder Karyn ParsonsKaryn Parsons is best known for her role as Will Smith’s spoiled and quippy cousin Hilary Banks on NBC’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.After Fresh Prince, Karyn went on to found Sweet Blackberry, an award-winning series of children’s animated films and books sharing stories of unsung black heroes in history, featuring narration from stars such as Alfre Woodard, Queen Latifah, Chris Rock, and Laurence Fishburne. The films have screened on HBO and Netflix and are enjoyed by schools and libraries across the country. Karyn’s debut novel, How High The Moon, hi...2022-02-0858 minHere Wee Read36 - Black History Month: Teaching Beyond Slavery, Racism, Oppression, and StruggleIn response to a recent post on my Instagram account, I’m talking about ggoing beyond teaching children about slavery, racism, oppression, and struggle during Black History Month or anytime of the year.You can join the conversation by either leaving a comment on my Instagram post, or sending me an email message to: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic and how you’re handling it in your schools or at home with your children or grandchildren.Books mentioned in this episode:Purchase A Friend Like You her...2022-02-0111 minHere Wee Read35 - Everything is Figureoutable: Jumpstart the New Year with NY Times Bestselling Author & Thought Leader Marie ForleoMARIE FORLEO is an entrepreneur, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the award-winning show MarieTV and The Marie Forleo Podcast, with millions of fans worldwide. One of the leading voices in personal development, she’s been featured everywhere from The Today Show to Harper’s Bazaar to Inc Magazine among others. Marie runs the acclaimed training programs, B-School, The Copy Cure, and Time Genius, and was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation. Find out more at MarieForleo.com.Purchase Marie’s book Everything is Figureoutable here.Connec...2022-01-2539 min
Finally Fearless36. Our fave books of 2021 + how to read more books in 2022Kelli interviews Charnaie Gordon of @hereweeread! Charnaie gives inspiring talks on Diversity and Inclusion, provides strategies for diversifying your bookshelves, and empowers families to instill a love of reading and curiosity in their children. Charnaie talks about how to incorporate more books into your homes in 2022.2022-01-0326 minHere Wee Read34 - Just Us Books: Chatting Books with Wade & Cheryl HudsonJust Us Books, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson.Wade serves as president and CEO of the company. His career as a writer spans more than three decades and has resulted in more than 25 published books for children and young adults.Wade serves on several community boards and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and Pen America. He speaks around the country about issues of inclusion, empowering Black boys to succeed through literacy and other topics. He has received numerous honors for his co...2021-12-2832 minHere Wee Read33 - Poetry Matters: Up Close and Personal with Author & Poet Nikki GrimesNikki Grimes does not consider herself a bona fide storyteller, but, as she told an audience at the Library of Congress, she is happy to own the title Poet. Born and raised in New York City, Nikki began composing verse at the age of six and has been writing ever since that time.A bestselling author and a prolific artist, Nikki has written many award-winning books for children and young adults including the Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade; the Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to...2021-12-1440 minHere Wee Read32 - Santa in the City Illustrator Reggie BrownReggie Brown loves drawing vivid scenes of Black children and families that include expressive, unforgettable characters that make children and adults want to read and re-read those stories.He enjoys bringing to life in illustrations the stories of the immigrant experience; discrimination and racism; growing up in an underserved community; perseverance and hard-work; military families; family members with mental health and substance/alcohol abuse -authors writing these stories are also bringing voice to his stories and lived experiences.Reggie also has a passion for stories with genres like fantasy, superheroes, and science-fiction. When Reggie isn't d...2021-11-3032 minHere Wee Read31 - A Friend Like You: Frank Murphy, Kayla Harren and Charnaie GordonFrank Murphy is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. He has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary for more than 28 years. A history buff, former basketball coach & Sixers fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction/biography books for young readers.As a teacher and father, Frank is committed to creating children's books that expand readers' knowledge of history and help inspire discussions about kindness, leadership, citizenship, growing up, and more.Kayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York...2021-11-1659 minHere Wee Read30 - Practice Finishing: An Intimate Conversation with Lamar Giles About Books, Staying the Course, and FatherhoodLamar Giles is a well-published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. His most recent novels include NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE his first Contemporary Coming-of-Age Story (HarperTeen/HarperCollins) and Middle-Grade Fantasy THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT (Versify/HMH), the sequel to his 2019 hit THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER.Lamar is a two-time Edgar Award finalist in the YA category, for his debut YA thriller FAKE ID (HarperCollins, 2014), and his second YA thriller, ENDANGERED (HarperCollins, 2015). His third and fourth YA thrillers, OVERTURNED (Scholastic, 2017) and SPIN (Scholastic, 2019), as well as his middle-grade debut THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER...2021-11-0246 min
Podcasting Business School207 PODCAST AUDIT: the Here Wee Read podcast with Charnaie Gordon If you are looking for podcasting tips on topics like: *How to grow your podcast and get more podcast downloads. *How to increase your podcast audience engagement. *How to monetize a podcast. Then check out EP 207 of Podcasting Business School where I do a Podcast Audit of the Here Wee Read podcast. ****** Are you a podcaster with a show that is doing less than 1,000 downloads per episode? Start your 14 day free trial inside the Download Growth Club: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/download-growth-club 2021-10-2932 minHere Wee Read29 - Everybody in the Red Brick Building: Up Close and Personal with Anne WynterAnne Wynter is originally from Houston, Texas, and currently lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, their two children, and a cat. In addition to writing children’s books, she’s written more than a dozen short plays that have been produced around the country. Anne earned a degree in drama from Washington University in St. Louis, received a certificate in short story writing from the University of Chicago, and studied writing for children at the Writing Barn. Everybody in the Red Brick Building is her debut. Purchase Anne’s latest picture book Everybody in the Red Brick...2021-10-1939 min
The Book StoopCharnaie Gordon: Here Wee Read - From a Creative Outlet to a Journey in EntrepreneurshipCharnaie Gordon is an author, an entrepreneur, a content creator, podcast host, and a lover of books. Charnaie is also the founder of the Instagram and growing online community called “Here Wee Read,” connecting people with diverse and inclusive books, kid-friendly products, and family experiences they will love.In today’s conversation on The Book Stoop, Charnaie shares the story behind Here Wee Read. She shares her perspectives and realities as a content creator and a writer, and opens about how isolating yet rewarding the creative process can be. ...2021-10-1927 minHere Wee Read28 - Operation Sisterhood: Chatting Books with Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichOlugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of several children’s books, including 8th Grade Superzero, Two Naomis, co-authored with Audrey Vernick, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, It Doesn't Take A Genius, Operation Sisterhood, Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow, and the picture books Someday Is Now and Mae Makes A Way. She is a member of the Brown Bookshelf, and editor of the We Need Diverse Books anthology The Hero Next Door. Olugbemisola lives with her family in New York City where she writes, makes things, and needs to get more sleep.Ple...2021-10-0540 minHere Wee Read27 - I is for Immigrants: A Conversation with Selina AlkoAward-winning writer-illustrator Selina Alko now spends her days melding words and mixed-media art to convey stories of hope and inspiration—as well as an alternative viewpoint. Growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia with a Turkish Jewish father who spoke seven languages and taught painting, and a Jewish mother who worked in the family’s century-old metal recycling business, she was surrounded by the melody of words and stories from different places and varied visual possibilities.When Selina was in elementary school her entire family would attend her father’s painting class where they learned about 19th Century Impres...2021-09-2140 minHere Wee Read26 - Laundry Love with Patric RichardsonPatric Richardson is a longtime lover of beautiful textiles, developing as a child both an appreciation for wonderful clothes and amazing, service-focused department stores like Parson’s and Stone & Thomas in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia. He was voted best dressed in eighth grade and again in high school, and his obsession with clothes continued.In college, there was only one choice, a degree in fashion merchandising, apparel and textiles. His time at the University of Kentucky allowed Patric to hone his skills with textiles, becoming an expert in their use and care. While attending UK, he wo...2021-09-0741 minHere Wee Read25 - Laila Ali: Being the Best Version of YourselfLaila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & wellness advocate, TV host, home chef, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two.The daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were “knockouts”) and zero losses.Laila is heralded as the most successful female in the history of women’s boxing. In 2012 when women’s boxing was included in the Olympics, Laila was the first woman in history to provide expert commentary for NBC Sports.Alway...2021-08-2453 min
A Kids Book About: The PodcastCharnaie Talks About DiversityCharnaie Gordon, author of A Kids Book About Diversity, talks about how we can embrace diversity by making sure everyone is included and that our differences are celebrated. A Kids Book About Diversity (view book)Full Book Description:Diversity is what makes the world such a beautiful and interesting place. When you open your life to it, you learn to respect and celebrate those differences that make everyone special— including your own. This book was made to help kids understand what diversity is and how to actively embrace diversity in every aspect of the...2021-06-2117 minHere Wee Read24 - Do It Yourself Public Relations with Author, CEO and “PR Ninja” Nikkia McClainIn her former career, Nikkia McClain worked as a successful real estate agent in which she managed million-dollar properties. After several years of helping clients realize their real estate dreams, Nikkia wanted to explore other opportunities aligned to her personal goals to pursue a career in marketing and public relations - a very bold decision given Nikkia had no background in the two fields. She established her marketing and public relations firm, TENÉ NÍCOLE, and she put her knowledge and creative skills to work immediately, carving out her path to becoming successful. Nikkia raised the level of...2021-06-1536 minHere Wee Read23 - Nadia Odunayo, Founder of The StoryGraphNadia Odunayo is the founder and CEO of The StoryGraph, the new website that helps you to track your reading and choose which book to read next. She previously worked at Pivotal Labs as a software engineer and originally learned to code at Makers Academy in London. In her spare time she loves to take dance class and, naturally, read!Follow The StoryGraph on Twitter @thestorygraph and Instagram @the.storygraph.Visit Nadia’s website: https://www.nadiaodunayo.com/Connect with Charnaie online in the following places:Blog: http://hereweeread.comPersonal We...2021-06-0147 minHere Wee Read22 - We’re Still Here: Bookish Chat with Author Traci SorellTraci lives with her family in the Cherokee Nation, out in the country like she did as a child. Back then, she had geese, chickens, horses, dogs and cats. Her mother’s Cherokee family has been in the area since the removal of most Cherokee people from their southeastern homelands in 1838. Traci grew up hearing stories about her ancestors and looking at their photographs with her elisi (eh-lee-see), grandma. Now her son does that with his elisi in addition to fishing in the nearby lake and learning their Cherokee culture. Before she began writing for children, Traci’s wo...2021-05-181h 09
Real Moms of BravoBonus Episode: A real discussion about diversity, inclusion and parenting with Charnaie from @HereWeeReadIn this episode, Vanessa and Abby chat with Diversity and Inclusion Expert Charnaie Gordon. You may also know her as Here Wee Read. Charnaie provides insightful guidance on how to raise anti-racist children. Here new book, Race Cars is out now.
You can follow Charnaie on Instagram @hereweeread. You can also visit her blog here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-1048 minHere Wee Read21 - Too Small Tola: Getting to Know Award-Winning Author AtinukeAtinuke is a Nigerian-born author who started her career doing traditional oral storytelling. Her books include a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Winner, a Notable Book for a Global Society, a Cybils Award Winner, and an Africana Award Winner. She is the author of the popular Anna Hibiscus series, B is for Baby, Too Small Tola and more. She currently lives in Wales.Learn more about Juana and her work by visiting her website: http://atinuke-author.weebly.com/Books mentioned in this episode:Too Small TolaLibro.fm offer: Receive 2 audiobooks for...2021-05-0453 min
Quarto Kids CastIn Conversation: Jenny Devenny & Charnaie Gordon, RACE CARSIn an extra special episode of Quarto Kids Cast, the author and the editor of Race Cars: A children's book about white privilege talk to each other about the importance of undoing bias and talking about racism and white privilege as early as possible with children. The debut author and illustrator, Jenny Devenny, is a LCSW and psychotherapist, and editor Charnaie Gordon is a Diversity and Inclusion Expert, an author, blogger, podcast host, and digital creator.Learn more about Race Cars and purchase your copy here.Visit Jenny Devenny online here.Visit Charnaie...2021-04-2634 minHere Wee Read20 - Zonia’s Rainforest: A Conversation with Peruvian Author-Illustrator Juana Martinez-NealJuana Martinez-Neal is the Peruvian-born daughter and granddaughter of painters. Her debut as an author-illustrator, Alma and How She Got Her Name, was awarded a Caldecott Honor and was published in Spanish as Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre. She also illustrated La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya, for which she won a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, and Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, which won a Robert F. Sibert Medal. Juana Martinez-Neal lives in Connecticut with her family. Learn more about Juana and her work by visiting he...2021-04-2038 minHere Wee Read19 - Getting to Know Debut Author Nandi TaylorNandi Taylor is a Canadian writer of Afro-Caribbean descent based in Toronto. Her debut novel Given garnered over one million reads on the online story sharing site Wattpad and earned a starred review from ALA's Booklist magazine. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in English literature and a diploma in journalism. Nandi has worked as a travel writer while living abroad in Japan, which indulged her passion for bringing beautiful locations to life through the written word. She grew up devouring sci-fi and fantasy novels and from a young age wrote books of h...2021-04-0647 minHere Wee Read18 - Becoming Vanessa: An Intimate Chat with Author-Illustrator Vanessa Brantley-NewtonVanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma's Purse and Just Like Me, and has illustrated numerous children's books, including The King of Kindergarten and Sewing Stories. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes.Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own...2021-03-2350 minHere Wee Read17 - Brave Bessie: Queen of the Sky: Bookish Chat with Author Roda AhmedRoda Ahmed the author of the children’s book “Mae Among the Stars” that published in 2018 with Harper Collins. “Mae Among the Stars” is inspired by the story of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel into space.Roda was born in Somalia and moved to Norway with her family and seven siblings. She’s a graduate in Anthropology from the Norwegian University of Technology and Natural Sciences. Roda has also mastered five languages; Somali, Arabic, Norwegian, English and French.Visit Roda’s website: http://rodaworld.com to connect wit...2021-03-091h 02Here Wee Read16 - The Pumphrey Brothers: Making Stuff Together Since 1981 Jarrett & Jerome PumphreyJarrett has been a storyteller most his life, both on his own and in collaboration with Jerome. While their earliest work remains locked in a drawer—the key long lost for good measure—their first co-authored book, Creepy Things Are Scaring Me, was published by HarperCollins in 2003.Since then, Jarrett has been honing his skills of storytelling as an entrepreneur. He’s served as creative director for multiple technology companies and, most recently, as co-founder and CEO of a startup in the high-tech world of clear removable orthod...2021-02-2349 min
Being BumoTeaching Kids About Diversity and Inclusion with Charnaie GordonToday we have Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a wife, mom of two, a diversity expert and podcaster, and a self-proclaimed lifelong learner. Her blog, Here Wee Read, is where she is currently expressing her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning, and curiosity in her kids. We chat about why diverse books matter for everyone and not just people of color. She also shares with us how we should properly be communicating with our little ones about the political climate we all...2021-02-2336 minHere Wee Read15 - I Am Brown: Let’s Talk Illustrations with Animator & Illustrator Sandhya PrabhatSandhya Prabhat is an Independent Animator and Illustrator based in the Bay Area, California and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from Stella Maris College. Sandhya has illustrated more than ten children's books. She also works on animation for TV and movies, and designs for social media platforms. Visit sandhyaprabhat.com and visit her on Facebook and Instagram @sandhyaprabhat.I Am Brown is a jo...2021-02-0946 min
It's Personal Podcast#ItsPersonal III 63. Charnaie Gordon talk love for diverse text, motherhood and her online platformIf you haven't, stop and go right to Charnaie Gordon's Instagram page. Before you go, prepare to spend hours, writing down books you want in your home or classroom. Charnaie is one of the many queens online sharing diverse texts and how to use them in the classroom.
Charnaie is not only an online sensation when it comes to diverse text, she is also an author! This year (2021) you will get to see her work out into the world. It is going to be AWESOME!
Website: http://hereweeread.com/
Work with Charnaie: http://hereweeread.com/services
Podcast: http://hereweeread.com...2021-02-0631 minHere Wee Read14 - The ABCs of Black History: An Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Rio CortezRio Cortez is the New York Times bestselling author of The ABCs of Black History (Workman, 2020) and I Have Learned to Define a Field as a Space Between Mountains (Jai Alai Books, 2015). Born and raised in Salt Lake City, she now lives, writes, and works in Harlem.Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy.To learn more about Rio please visit her website...2021-01-2634 minHere Wee Read13 - My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World: Up Close and Personal with Superbowl Champion Malcolm MitchellMalcolm Mitchell is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of his non-profit organization Share the Magic Foundation. As the Chief Executive Officer, he focuses on the foundation’s overall growth, development, and impact. Malcolm grew up in Valdosta, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia (UGA) where he obtained a Communications degree.Malcolm was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2016 and became a Super Bowl Champion in February 2017. Among Malcolm’s numerous awards and accomplishments both on and off the field, he considers discovering a love of reading his greatest achievement. Initially, reading was a...2021-01-121h 01
This Family Tree PodcastEp. 66: Renee Reina & Charnaie GordonAlex and Shane talk favourite Christmas memories, Tom Cruise, Beanie Babies, and using separate blankets.
TikTok star, psychologist, and mum, Renee Reina discusses honesty in motherhood, dealing with trolls, shaving her son’s unibrow, family hierarchy, sleeping separately, date nights, fighting with your partner, and attachment styles in relationships.
Diversity and inclusivity expert, Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read, discusses inclusive literature, educational products, the importance of diversifying your at-home library, the problems in literary publishing, and some of her favourite children’s books.
Listener questions are answered i...2020-12-242h 19Here Wee Read12 - I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! Interview with Alissa Holder & Zulekha Holder-YoungAlissa Holder is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She has always had a passion for working with children and works as a teacher at a childcare center in New York City. She is the mother of two children, Ayaan Diop and Alaia.Zulekha Holder-Young is a graduate of Spelman College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in economics. She has passed on her love of reading to her three children, Amari, Amir, and Aria. She lives in North Carolina with her husb...2020-12-2247 minHere Wee Read11 - William Still and His Freedom Stories: Interview with Don TateDon Tate is an award-winning author, and the illustrator of numerous critically acclaimed books for children. He is also one of the founding hosts of the blog The Brown Bookshelf – a blog designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers, with book reviews, author and illustrator interviews. Don frequently speaks at schools, public libraries and writing conferences, and participates in book festivals. Some of the books Don has either written or illustrated include: Ron’s Big Mission, She Loved Baseball, Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Hort...2020-12-0849 minHere Wee Read10 - Celebrating 10 Years of Chocolate Me!: Interview with Shane W. EvansShane W. Evans is a multi-talented artist and visionary who combines his world travelswith his art to influence creative expression in others. Evans studied at SyracuseUniversity School of Visual and Performing Arts and graduated in 1993 and begantraveling the world. In addition to contract work in illustration, graphic design and webdesign for major companies, Evans has conceptualized and illustrated numerouschildren’s books.Many of Shane’s books have been featured in the media such as The Oprah WinfreyShow, The Today Show, NBA Inside Stuff, Reading Rainbow and...2020-11-2457 minHere Wee Read9 - Thank You, Omu!: Interview with Oge MoraOge Mora is a storyteller residing in Providence, RI. Her picture book, Thank You,Omu!, was a Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Awardwinner, Ezra Jack Keats Book Award recipient, and a New York Times Notable Bookand Editors' Choice. Her second book, Saturday was a Parent’s Magazine, Publishers’Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book, and School & Library Journal Best Book of 2019.Oge’s artwork has been applauded by The Washington Post, The New York Times, TheWall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe. She grew up in Columbus...2020-11-1053 minHere Wee Read8 - The Magnificent Makers: Interview with Dr. Theanne GriffithMeet Dr. Theanne Griffith, a neuroscientist and the author of the STEM-themed chapterbook series, The Magnificent Makers. Since she was a little girl, she has loved bothstorytelling and science. Her books blend these two passions, taking young readers onout of this world adventures they will never forget. The first two books in her series, Howto Test a Friendship and Brain Trouble are currently available where books are sold.The third book in The Magnificent Makers series, Riding Sound Waves, is slated forrelease on September 8th, 2020. Theanne is currently...2020-10-2754 minHere Wee Read7 - We All Have a Voice: Interview with Cozbi A. CabreraIn this episode, Charnaie gets up close and personal with author-illustrator Cozbi A.Cabrera. In addition to being a wife and mom, Cozbi is also an author, illustrator anddoll maker of the most beautiful handmade dolls.Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her cloth dolls (Muñecas)have garnered the attention of collectors around the world and have been featuredon The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is the illustrator of several books, including Me & Mama, Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, My Hair is a G...2020-10-2048 minHere Wee Read6 - Ty’s Travels: Interview with Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina MataIn this episode, Charnaie chats books with author Kelly Starling Lyons and illustratorNina Mata. Listen to find out what the inspiration behind the Ty’s Travels series wasand learn the upcoming projects both Kelly and Nina are working on.Kelly Starling Lyons is a founding member of The Brown Bookshelf(http://thebrownbookshelf.com). Her acclaimed picture books include Ellen’s Broom,Going Down Home with Daddy, and Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice and Sing"Inspired Generations. Kelly attended Syracuse University, where she earned a B.A. inAfri...2020-10-1358 minHere Wee Read5 - Roxy The Last Unisaurus Rex: Interview with Eva ChenIn this episode, Charnaie chats with Eva Chen.Eva Chen went from being a former pre-med student to the director of fashion partnerships at Instagram. She’s also a wife, mom and children's book author. Previously she was editor-in-chief of Lucky and beauty and health director at Teen Vogue.Eva’s books include: Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex, A is for Awesome! 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, 321 Awesome! 20 Fearless Women Who Dared to be Different and Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure.Connect with Charnaie onli...2020-10-0658 minHere Wee Read4 - Meeting Michelle Obama: Interview with Parker Curry and Jessica CurryIn this episode, Charnaie chats with five-year old Parker Curry and her mother JessicaCurry. Parker is a precocious, charismatic, and talkative five year old, who loves ballet, books and learning Mandarin Chinese. She is the New York Times Bestselling author of the picture book Parker Looks Up which received an NAACP Image Award nomination. Her favorite colors are pink and purple and she lives with her mother, father, younger sister and baby brother in Washington, DC. This is a lively and adorable episode that has a fun. Listen as Charnaie’s children Madison and...2020-09-2946 minHere Wee Read3 - Eyes That Kiss in the Corners: Interview with Debut Author Joanna HoJoanna Ho is the author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners (Jan 5, 2021), Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma (Fall 2021), The Silence that Binds Us (2022) and One Day (2023). She is a writer and educator with a passion for anti-bias, anti-racism and equity work. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s from the Principal Leadership Institute at Berkeley. She has been an English teacher, a dean, the designer of an alternative-to-prison program, and a professional development mastermind. She is currently the vice principal of a high school in the Ba...2020-09-1530 minHere Wee Read2 - I Am Every Good Thing: Up Close and Personal with Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. JamesIn this episode, Charnaie interviews New York Times Bestselling author Derrick Barnesand illustrator Gordon C. James.Derrick Barnes wrote the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten, as wellas the critically acclaimed picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (illustrated byGordon James), which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor,the 2018 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the 2018 Kirkus Prize for YoungReaders. He also wrote the bestselling chapter book series Ruby and the Booker Boys.He owns the copy-writing company Say Wor...2020-09-0155 minHere Wee Read1 - I'm Not a Fan of Diverse Books, I'm a Fan of Diverse Thinking People, a conversation with Kwame AlexanderIn this episode, Charnaie interviews New York Times Bestselling authorKwame Alexander. Kwame is also a poet, educator, author of 37 books,including THE UNDEFEATED, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, HOW TO READ ABOOK, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, SWING, REBOUND, which was shortlistedfor prestigious Carnegie Medal, and, his NEWBERY medal-winning middle gradenovel, THE CROSSOVER. Kwame is also the Founding Editor of VERSIFY, animprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that aims to Change the World One Word ata Time.Kwame discusses how his writing career he began, upcoming bo...2020-08-1855 min
Here Wee ReadTrailerIntroduction to Here Wee Read. 2020-08-0301 min
Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian MichaelsHow Do We Talk About Racism?Diversity & Inclusion expert and blogger Charnaie Gordon joins Jillian to talk about how to have an open and honest conversation with your kids about race and racism.Guest Links:CharnaieGordon.com, HereWeeRead.com, @HereWeeRead on Instagram, Twitter, FaceBook, PintrestCharnaie’s Booklist from this episode:For Toddlers:Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. KendiColors of Us by Karen KatzAll the Colors We Are by Katie KissingerShades of People by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. KellyFor Older Children:Sta...2020-06-1540 min
Marriage and Martinis124. Working Towards Becoming An Anti-Racist Family, With Charnaie GordonNow that the conversation about race and Black Lives Matter has come to a forefront, it's important that we understand how we can each keep it going within our homes and communities. Danielle asks Charnaie all about having a dialogue about racial injustice with our kids, whether they are young or teenagers, ways we can incorporate cultural awareness into our households on a daily basis, and looking inward (and around us) to become true advocates and allies to the Black Lives Matter movement. Also, why not everyone needs to advocate in the same way, and what Charnaie hopes will...2020-06-081h 01
Homeschool UnrefinedHow We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: 3 Solutions for Your SummerWith so much up in the air, how can we give our summer some stability to help us unwind from this school year and stay open to what the future school year might have for us? If we can do 3 things, and only 3 things, this summer, what should those 3 things be? We focus in on what solutions are going to be both realistic AND beneficial for us this summer. Where You'll Find Us This Summer... We’re taking some time off from recording this summer—our first-ever (and much-needed) hiatus. BUT! We’ll be recordin...2020-05-251h 04
Homeschool UnrefinedHow We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: Q &ACan you believe we've done NINE episodes in this series?! Friends, give yourselves CREDIT for navigating these last couple months of pandemic life. You're so amazing. We are tackling some of YOUR questions in this episode, and our answers might not be what you're expecting! -"How do you fit it all in? Working out, chores, running a whole household, AND having enough time for school work?" -"What are your mental health tips for mom?" -"What are some homeschool fails and loves this year?" -"What about little kids?"2020-05-1852 min
Homeschool UnrefinedHow We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: What We Miss & What's Saving UsAnyone else missing adventures and ACTUAL ALONE TIME? Yes, there's a lot we miss during this pandemic. But thankfully, we've also found some surprising things that are getting us through. How about you? What are you missing? What's getting you through? BONUS Episode! Don't miss our bonus episode with Diversity & Inclusion Expert Charnaie Gordon of @hereweeread. You'll be inspired to read more diverse books AND you'll be equipped with an amazing list of picture books! Curriculum Wrap-Up! Our $5 Squad on Patreon gets our Curriculum Wrap Up episode! We...2020-05-1156 min
Homeschool UnrefinedBONUS: Where We Read Diverse Books with Charnaie GordonIs there any better pandemic distraction than a book chat?! We talked with Diversity & Inclusion Expert Charnaie Gordon from @hereweeread a couple months ago, and we're so happy to finally share this conversation with you. You'll be inspired to read more diverse books AND you'll be equipped with an amazing list of picture books! Get our EXTENDED chat with Charnaie when you join our $5 Squad! What does a picture book expert read for herself? We talk about some of Charnaie's favorites, what she's read recently, and her all-time favorite picture book. Fi...2020-05-0830 min
Confetti MomentsEpisode 16: Charnaie GordonOn today's episode, I interview Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a mother of two and a computer programmer who LOVES diverse books. We discuss the importance of diverse books, Oprah, her author debut, and 50 States 50 Books. If you want to find out more on how you can be a part of the 50 States 50 books, click here! You are in a for a treat- in fact during our interview I ordered 3 books on Amazon. Come Open The Magic with us! You can find Charnaie on Instagram sharing great diverse books!
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Homeschool UnrefinedWhere We Homeschool Through a PandemicWe’re not experts on homeschooling through a pandemic, but we are here to process this new reality with you. Our calendars might be empty, but there’s A LOT happening every day: checking in with family and friends, keeping up with news and information, planning and cooking and cleaning a lot more than normal, managing more (and bigger!) emotions and conflicts… and of course, there’s homeschooling. We talk about how we can support our kids and ourselves through this challenging experience, and we talk about what we’re actually doing (and NOT doing) for homeschool right now. 2020-03-231h 11
TeaNTawkChildren's Books for SummerWe're halfway through Summer and where has the time gone? This episode continues our chat with Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read. In this Check out her top picks newly released books for children. Share your thoughts and feedback with us! at Blacks in the Burbs.
2019-07-2315 minTeaNTawkSummer Reading PART1: Babies and Big Kids with Here Wee ReadWe welcome guest Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read to discuss the importance of reading and we all share tips and thoughts on black kids, Caribbean moms and reading. Check out Part 1 for Charnaie's insight on the best ways to engage your children in reading.2019-06-0621 min