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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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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! Vorgestellte Titel: 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 $The Children\'s Book Marketing Podcast$ 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 $The Children\'s Book Marketing Podcast$ 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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.com 2022-04-1921 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 38

Here 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 min

Here 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 17

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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 min

Here 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