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Picture Book Summit Podcast077 - How to Analyze a Picture Book: Part 2 It's time for How to Analyze a Picture Book - Part 2. In this episode, we talk about how to analyze a picture book's illustrations and other things to look for when analyzing a mentor text. First up, illustrations: What's the job of the illustrations? What do they add to the story? How does color make a difference? If you're an author-only creator, how can you leave room for the illustrator and still get your story across? Is it okay to use art notes? Then we jump into a variety odds and ends to...2025-04-0139 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast076 - How To Analyze Picture Books: Part 1 Today we share how to analyze a picture book. In many of our discussions and presentations, the Picture Book Summit Team and our guest speakers analyze picture books and use that analysis to illustrate the point we're teaching. When you as a picture book creator learn how to analyze a picture book, you can turn reading picture books into your own writing class. As you look for and identify the key elements of a picture book we discuss today (and in our next episode!), you'll be able to more easily spot revision opportunities in your...2025-03-1842 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast075 - Roundtable: Celebrity Picture Books Today in our Picture Book Summit Roundtable discussion, we tackle the touchy topic of celebrity picture books. So, what's the truth about celebrity picture books? Do celebrities get to cut the line when it comes to publishing? Are they held to a lower standard than lesser-known writers? Do they help or hurt the industry? We have the opportunity to hear what it's like to be and/or work with a celebrity author as Emma Walton Hamilton shares her experience of writing with her mother, actress Julie Andrews. You might be surprised what it's like on...2025-03-0435 min
Sloth’s Love to Read: Children’s Book Read-AloudThe Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton HamiltonGerry makes beautiful cards for her friends at school, showcasing their special qualities. But when she forgets her folder at home, she needs to think of a new way to celebrate their inner sparkle! This celebration of friendship and creativity by the bestselling mother-daughter team is the perfect gift for any special Valentine. Find this book on Amazon.com and check out holiday book collections at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com2025-02-1608 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast073 - Read-Aloudability: The Measure of a Great Picture Book Part 3Picture book authors are closer in their craft to screenwriters and playwrights than any other kind of author. Why? Because picture book writers direct their readers on how to read the book. It's your job as a writer to make your (often adult reader) look like a rockstar. Emma Walton Hamilton shares how to make your manuscript reader-proof.2025-01-2113 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast071 - Read-Aloudability: The Measure of a Great Picture Book Part 1Picture books are a truly unique genre of literature. Other books CAN be read aloud, but picture books are ENGINEERED exactly for that precise purpose. In this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton defines the importance of "Read-aloud-ability" (HINT: it can sway the submission process), while Katie Davis illustrates one impactful way to factor that secret sauce into your writing. Stay tuned! This is the first of a three-part series.2024-12-1016 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast070 - Meet the GatekeepersEditor and agent assistants: the rarely-talked-about demi gods of the publishing industry. They are the gatekeepers, and if they don't think your manuscript is up to snuff, it won't be leaving the slush pile. So what can you do about that? In this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton asks editor and agent assistants AZ Hackett, Claire Tattersfield, and Gaby Caballero all the burning questions. 2024-11-2622 min
The ChorusThe Chorus #102: All The Single Ladies, Or Present And CorrectWe return after A Great Busyness - thank you for your patience - talking about all the single ladies (well, solo actresses in superb shows) and how what is based on something past can be made better in the present.
Reviewed this week:
THEATRE: My Name Is Lucy Barton, My Brilliant Divorce
MUSIC: James Bay - Changes All The Time, Crowded House - Some Greater Plan (For Claire)
BOOKS: Black Dogs by Ian McEwan, Home Work by Julie Andrews with Emma Walton Hamilton
TV: Ripley
FILM: Alien...2024-10-2946 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast067 - The Cosmic Connection Between Beginnings and Endings Today’s episode features a practically perfect pair of presenters. You’ve seen presentations about great picture book beginnings. You’ve seen them about effective endings. But a truly great picture book relies on the connection between the two. Today, Emma Walton Hamilton & Julie Hedlund are here to show how to launch topflight stories and navigate them to stellar endings. 2024-10-0113 min
AirHamptonsGratitude: A re-cap of 17 episodesOur Gratitude show on "AirHamptons with Bridget & Bill," recorded at Local TV, Inc. and aired on WLIW - FM. Guests Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton discuss gratitude, Jean Shafiroff on the art of philanthropy, Patrick Mclaughlin of Hamptons Chatter, Tom Clavin, the movie maven, and our house band, Jim Turner. 2024-07-0754 min
Judy Carmichael's Jazz InspiredJulie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton on Jazz InspiredJudy Carmichael interviews Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton
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The Jazz Real BookChris Pinnella InterviewChris Pinnella's musical journey is woven with experiences across diverse landscapes. His career took flight at 16 when he showcased his prodigious talent with Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter, a debut that set the stage for his future success. This early triumph was just the beginning of his musical odyssey, eventually leading him to earn a degree from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Post-college, his career trajectory led him to diverse platforms. He delved into off-Broadway and regional theater. Notably, he landed the role of Simeon in the musical "Simeon's Gift," a production co-authored by...2024-04-2659 min
30 Albums For 30 Years (1964-1994)Chris Pinnella InterviewChris Pinnella's musical journey is woven with experiences across diverse landscapes. His career took flight at 16 when he showcased his prodigious talent with Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter, a debut that set the stage for his future success. This early triumph was just the beginning of his musical odyssey, eventually leading him to earn a degree from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Post-college, his career trajectory led him to diverse platforms. He delved into off-Broadway and regional theater. Notably, he landed the role of Simeon in the musical "Simeon's Gift," a production co-authored by...2024-04-2435 min
All Classical RadioAudio Book Tour with Authors Julie Andrews and Emma Walton HamiltonICAN’s Audio Book Tour featuring Dame Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton! In this episode, All Classical’s 2024 Young Artist in Residence, Elaina Stuppler, sits down with mother-daughter duo Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton to talk about their book, The Enchanted Symphony, and their upcoming book, Waiting in the Wings.2024-04-1913 min
NPR's Book of the DayTwo picture books use vivid colors to convey messages of joy and unityToday's episode features two books that use bright, colorful illustrations to convey larger messages about acceptance and community. First, Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with author-illustrator Steve Asbell about Flap Your Hands, which celebrates how stimming is an act of self-care for autistic children. Then, NPR's Samantha Balaban gathers actress Julie Andrews, her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton and illustrator Elly MacKay to describe how shadows operate in their new fairytale, The Enchanted Symphony, about how music revives the plants – and people – in a village. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign...2024-04-0518 min
Family Trips with the Meyers BrothersJULIE ANDREWS & EMMA WALTON HAMILTON Lust After BoatsThe iconic Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, join Seth and Josh on the podcast this week! Our first mother-daughter duo on Family Trips, Julie and Emma tell us about their trips to Switzerland, creating characters in their books after people in their family, what it was like for Emma growing up with Mary Poppins as her mother, and so much more!
Executive Producers: Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorge...2024-04-021h 19
Operina, an opera podcast for kidsThe First Notes: The Story of DO, RE, MI by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton HamiltonOperina is a new opera podcast for kids, created and hosted by soprano Jessica Cambio. Each episode features children from around the world participating (in their own language) in a musical, historical, cultural, and linguistic educational adventure... with their parents' permission, of course.Opera, classical music, and linguistic studies are often neglected and/or not introduced to children at all, especially at the elementary school level. It has been scientifically proven that exposure to classical music, art, dance, culture, foreign languages, and even global travel at an early age encourages healthy brain stimulation and growth, a more peaceful...2024-01-1223 min
Talks at GoogleJulie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton | Home WorkJulie Andrews visits Google with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to share reflections on her astonishing career, including such classics as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and Victor/Victoria. In her first memoir “Home,” Julie Andrews recounted her difficult childhood and her emergence as an acclaimed singer and performer on the stage. With this second memoir, “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years”, Andrews picks up the story with her arrival in Hollywood and her phenomenal rise to fame in her earliest films--Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews describes her years in the f...2024-01-0559 minTalks at GoogleEp409 - Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton | Home WorkJulie Andrews visits Google with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to share reflections on her astonishing career, including such classics as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and Victor/Victoria. In her first memoir “Home,” Julie Andrews recounted her difficult childhood and her emergence as an acclaimed singer and performer on the stage. With this second memoir, “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years”, Andrews picks up the story with her arrival in Hollywood and her phenomenal rise to fame in her earliest films--Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews describes her years in the f...2024-01-0559 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast059 - Books with Great Voice Pt 4 with Julie Hedlund It's our final dive (for now!) into Picture Books with Great Voice! If you're just joining us, be sure to catch up with this series at the links below: Episode 56 - Julie Hedlund defined the types of voice found in picture books and Katie Davis introduced books with humorous voice. Episode 57 - Founder Emeritus Laura Backes shared book examples of using a lyrical voice Episode 58 - Emma Walton Hamilton dug into character voice. Today in part 4, Julie gets chatty while talking about conversational voice in picture books. Let’s get to it. Book...2023-11-2119 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast058 - Books with Great Voice Part 3 - Emma Walton Hamilton Let's continue to dig into voice in picture books! We started this series in episode 56, where Julie Hedlund defined the types of voice found in picture books and Katie Davis gave us hilarious examples of the funny style of voice. In episode 57, Founder Emeritus Laura Backes shared examples of using a lyrical voice in picture books to reinforce certain types of stories. In part 3 of our series, author and Picture Book Summit Founder Emma Walton Hamilton discusses character voice: how to recognize it, distinguish it from other types of writing voice, and how to utilize it in...2023-11-1417 min
A Spoonful of PaoloJULIE ANDREWS & EMMA WALTON HAMILTON“Are we lucky or what?” is Julie Andrews’ longtime motto and I am officially borrowing it for the day. I am filled with gratitude as I share my magical chat with the legendary Julie Andrews and her lovely, creative & talented daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. We talked about everything from their inspiring new children’s book The Enchanted Symphony to their special mother/daughter relationship to their BIG dreams & MORE! When you dream of something for years and it actually happens, it’s almost impossible to contain all of the emotions and happy tears. I will cherish this interview forever and I hope...2023-09-2028 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast053 - Fine Tune Your PitchIn this episode, children's authors Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund give an overview of the four essential components of a query (introduction, pitch, bio and market info, and conclusion) and then dig deep into crafting a pitch that captures the story and spirit of your book and piques an agent or editor’s interest. If you’re in the querying trenches, this one’s for you!2023-07-2513 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast050 - Book Bans - Picture Book Summit RoundtableThis week, we are thrilled to bring new feature to the podcast: The Picture Book Summit Roundtable! In our weekly Summit planning meetings, we often discuss current events in publishing, how they affect picture books, and how they affected picture book creators like you. We decided to record our conversation and invite you to listen in! Our Picture Book Summit Roundtable includes Julie Hedlund, Katie Davis, Kelli Panique, and Emma Walton Hamilton. And because we like to start everything we do with a bang, we’re jumping right into the national conversation on book...2023-06-0622 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast049 - 4 Big Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected - Part 4 It's our final installment of the 4 Big Reasons Your Manuscripts Get Rejected. Following agent submission guidelines is a rather obvious part of the querying process....right? "Query-whisperer" Emma Walton Hamilton gives us an inside look as to why following submission guidelines are crucial—and how over half of all new authors get it wrong. Have you listened to the other parts of 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected? Catch up here: 046 - 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscript Get Rejected Part 1 - Unoriginal Ideas 047 - 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscript Get Rejected Part 2 - Lack...2023-05-2413 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast041 - How to Get Out of the Slush Pile: Part 3In Part 3 of How to Get Out of the Slush Pile, Emma Walton Hamilton reveals about actionable ways to polish your manuscript's hook to get agents and editors excited about reading your story!2023-01-1014 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast035 - A Brief History of Picture BooksEmma Walton Hamilton unearths a brief history of picture books including how Randolph Caldecott started the genre by creating illustrations that helped to tell the story instead of the pictures simply reflecting what's in the text. Emma shares how picture books evolved from morality tales to books for "naughty children" and books that break the rules and meet children where they are. It's the best kind of history lesson for picture book creators.2022-09-2015 min
Book of the Mouse Club#79: Legendary Summer Series - “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years” by Disney Legend Julie Andrews with her daughter Emma Walton HamiltonCourntey and Emily wrap up the Legendary Summer Series with Dame Julie Andrews’ second memoir “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years.” Andrews’ memoir takes place from 1962-1986 starting with her Hollywood debut in Disney’s “Mary Poppins” and ending with her second husband’s semi autobiographical film, “That’s Life!” Andrews reflects on the work and self discovery it took to balance a new career on the silver screen and a home life which included divorce, a second marriage, two step children, two adopted children, therapy, multiple family emergencies, and living around the world. In between hardships, Andrews also humbly sh...2022-08-251h 11
Picture Book Summit Podcast033 - Query Letters that WorkedListen in as Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund share their submission expertise and give you the key components of a killer query letter and plus top tips for improving your own query letter. You’ll leave this episode with actionable items you can apply immediately to your own queries. Get ready to polish those queries until they shine brighter than you thought possible.2022-08-2312 min
Picture Book Summit Podcast032 - Developing Ideas with Emma Walton HamiltonIn Part 3 of Where the Ideas Are, let's talk about how to develop your picture book ideas into a strong manuscripts. At the core of every good picture book is a central dramatic question. What is that, anyway? Picture Book Summit co-founder Emma Walton Hamilton discusses the importance and function of the central dramatic question and how to find it. Be sure to catch Parts 1 and 2 of Where the Ideas Are in podcast episode 031 Generating Ideas with Katie Davis and episode 032 Assessing Ideas with Laura Backes!2022-08-0911 min
Picture Book Summit PodcastGenerating Ideas with Katie DavisWelcome to our three-part series Where the Ideas Are! We'll finding, assessing, and developing ideas for marketable picture books stories. While we can’t tell you exactly where to get your next great idea, Katie Davis can give you tips for harvesting the ideas that are cropping up all around you. Look for parts 2 and 3 in episode 031 with Laura Backes and episode 032 with Emma Walton Hamilton.2022-07-1211 min
Middle Country Public Library PodcastEpisode 223 - Summer Concerts at Jones Beach + Celebrity AuthorsSara has a list of the concerts and events coming up this summer at Jones Beach! Check out our extensive Music CD collection to get you ready to see your favorite artists live.
Interested in attending a concert at Jones Beach? Check out the link here for details:
https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAE6eAA/northwell-health-at-jones-beach-theater-events
Nicole was surprised at just how many "celebrity authors" have written children's books. Here's a sample of some books mentioned on today's episode:
Mr. Peabody's Apples / by Madonna ; art by Loren Long
http://mcpac...2022-05-1923 min
The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyInspiring Your Children to Love Reading with Devon Hamilton of Reading with the LittlesSend us a textIn this episode, Susan and Whittney talk to Devon Hamilton of Reading with the Littles about inspiring a love of reading in your children. Devon’s tips for selecting good books for your children: Take your time while perusingLook at the cover of the bookLook at the subject of the bookHow many words are on each page?How many pages are there?Look at the layout of the bookAsk yourself if the book is accessible to your childLinks from this episode: Reading with the L...2022-02-2021 min
G-TimeThe Very Fairy Princess - Valentines from the HeartBy Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton
Illustrated by Christine Davenier2022-02-0809 min
New Books in Children's LiteratureJulie Hedlund on Writing Children's BooksToday I talked to Julie Hedlund. Julie is an award-winning children’s book author, founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, co-founder of Picture Book Summit, co-creator with Emma Walton Hamilton of the Complete Picture Book Submissions System, and a frequent speaker at industry events such as SCBWI conferences.Mel Rosenberg is a professor of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is also the founder of Ourboox, a web platform that allows anyone to create and share awesome flipbooks. ...2022-01-0753 min
New Books in LiteratureJulie Hedlund on Writing Children's BooksToday I talked to Julie Hedlund. Julie is an award-winning children’s book author, founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, co-founder of Picture Book Summit, co-creator with Emma Walton Hamilton of the Complete Picture Book Submissions System, and a frequent speaker at industry events such as SCBWI conferences.Mel Rosenberg is a professor of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is also the founder of Ourboox, a web platform that allows anyone to create and share awesome flipbooks. ...2022-01-0753 min
Theatre · The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing & Behind the Scenes ConversationsEmma Walton Hamilton · Emma Walton Hamilton · Children's Book Author, Editor, Producer (Highlights)EMMA WALTON HAMILTON is a best-selling children’s book author, editor, producer, and arts educator. She has co-authored over thirty children’s books with her mother, Julie Andrews, seven of which have been on the New York Times best-seller list, including The Very Fairy Princess series (#1 NY Times Bestseller), Julie Andrews’ Collection Of Poems, Songs And Lullabies; Julie Andrews’ Treasury: Poems and Songs to Celebrate the Seasons; the Dumpy The Dump Truck series; Simeon’s Gift; The Great American Mousical and THANKS TO YOU – Wisdom From Mother And Child (#1 New York Times Bestseller). She serves as the Editorial Director for The Julie Andrews Collecti...2021-10-2900 min
Theatre · The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing & Behind the Scenes ConversationsEmma Walton Hamilton · Emma Walton Hamilton · Children's Book Author, Editor, Producer (44 mins)EMMA WALTON HAMILTON is a best-selling children’s book author, editor, producer, and arts educator. She has co-authored over thirty children’s books with her mother, Julie Andrews, seven of which have been on the New York Times best-seller list, including The Very Fairy Princess series (#1 NY Times Bestseller), Julie Andrews’ Collection Of Poems, Songs And Lullabies; Julie Andrews’ Treasury: Poems and Songs to Celebrate the Seasons; the Dumpy The Dump Truck series; Simeon’s Gift; The Great American Mousical and THANKS TO YOU – Wisdom From Mother And Child (#1 New York Times Bestseller). She serves as the Editorial Director for The Julie Andrews Collecti...2021-10-2900 min
This Goose Is CookedCELEBRITY BOOK REVIEW: The Very Fairy Princess Attitude of GratitudeWe review the celebrity book "The Very Fairy Princess Attitude of Gratitude" by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton.Support the show2021-09-1806 min
Handling It PodcastArts Advocacy and Mother-Daughter Projects with Emma Walton HamiltonThis week we’re joined by best-selling author, editor, producer, performer and arts educator Emma Walton Hamilton. Emma is an Emmy-nominated producer and writer and a Grammy award-winning voiceover artist.
In partnership with her mother, the talented and legendary Julie Andrews, Emma has co-authored over thirty books, including nine New York Times best-sellers. In this episode, Emma shares her background as a writer and educator, discusses her advocacy work for the arts, and also dives into the projects she’s worked on with her mother.
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Picture Book Summit PodcastSubmission Savvy with Emma Walton HamiltonIn this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton talks about the three things you should do before you start submitting, the key components of your query letter, including how to craft your hook and what to include in your bio, query etiquette, and submissions dos and don’ts.2021-08-0310 min
Circle Round Circle Round Presents: Julie's Library While we’re hard at work putting together a brand new season of exciting stories, we’re giving you a special treat— an episode of another podcast we think you’ll enjoy: "Julie’s Library," featuring Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton as they share some of their favorite books for kids and families.
In this episode, award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson visits the library to read her book "The Day You Begin," which is about feeling different from everyone around you. 2021-06-2917 min
Picture Book Summit PodcastIs Your Manuscript Truly Submission Ready? with Emma Walton HamiltonIn this episode, Picture Book Summit co-founder Emma Walton Hamilton provides some helpful insight on determining whether a manuscript is truly ready for submission. Listen in to avoid some common mistakes that could cause your hard work to be rejected by a publisher.2021-06-1509 min
Who’s Here in the HamptonsDan Rattiner speaks with Dame Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton – Episode 27
Episode 27: In this week’s podcast, Dan talks with the legendary Dame Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. The best-selling authors discuss their children’s book ‘Simeon’s Gift’ which they will soon ‘zoom narrate’, what it was like for Andrews to be ‘knighted by the Queen’, and the backstory on how Hamilton came to co-found Bay Street Theater!
It’s all in Dan’s podcast.
Find it at DansPapers.com
2021-05-0522 min
Picture Book Summit PodcastRevision First Steps with Laura Backes and Emma Walton HamiltonIn this episode, Laura Backes and Emma Walton Hamilton team up to give you tips on approaching the first big revision of your first draft. Listen as they dig deep into revision first steps by taking you on a tour of the first act of a fiction picture book and a nonfiction picture book to show what your manuscript needs at the beginning of the story to get started on a firm foundation.2021-03-3011 min
Sundays On The East EndWLIW | Guests Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton | 12/27/2020Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton discuss family, collaboration, writing, movies, and the creative process on an updated rebroadcast.2020-12-2753 min
Our Mothers OurselvesOne of our favorite episodes: Julie Andrews -- She is Our Sunshine. A Conversation with Emma Walton Hamilton"She's probably the most resilient person I know." -- Emma Walton HamiltonFor the holidays, we're revisiting Katie's conversation with Emma Walton Hamilton, daughter of the extraordinary Julie Andrews, about her mom's difficult childhood and her determination to give her own children stability and, above all, constant love.Julie Andrews's two memoirs, Home, and Home Work, are at once heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. While reading the books in preparation for the interview, Katie toggled between listening to Julie's narration, and reading. She was struck by how differently she absorbed the material depending on t...2020-12-2536 min
The Ten News, News For Curious KidsJulie Andrews is Our Special Guest! 🤩What does it actually mean when people talk about a Presidential Cabinet? And who selects who goes into a Presidential Cabinet? 📚 What are The Ten News' Top 10 Books of the Year for 2020?? ☂️🤩🎶 What happens when The Ten News gets a visit from iconic entertainer and host of Julie's Library podcast, Julie Andrews, her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, and granddaughter, Hope Hamilton? The Ten goes Twenty, that’s what! See if you can guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: Which beloved tale is the world’s most-translated children’s book?🤔 Get to know the people who...2020-12-1719 min
Mississippi Edition11/17/20 - Mask Mandate Includes New Counties | Homeland Security Chairman | Emma Walton HamiltonThe Governor extends mask requirements and social gathering restrictions to seven new counties while administrators at the state's only Tier I trauma facility express concern over resources. Then, the Trump administration is stonewalling the Biden transition team's ability to receive vital intelligence briefings. We hear from the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. Plus, the University of Southern Miss presents the 2020 Kay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival.Segment 1:Community transmission of the coronavirus continues to rise in Mississippi. Since Friday, the department of health has reported...2020-11-1725 min
The Children's Book PodcastJulie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton - Julie's LibraryJulie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton share JULIE'S LIBRARY. Julie Andrews is a woman who needs no introduction, so perhaps you’ll humor me as we do this a little differently. You, I’m guessing, have grown up with Julie Andrews. So have I. Her film works alone were staples of my childhood and, in turn, we have shared them with our kids over and over again. Julie has appeared in movies we’ve streamed and she is a face our son readily recognizes when she appears on screen. Her life and career are an inspiration to many, but she is als...2020-10-1327 min
Our Mothers OurselvesJulie Andrews – She Is Our Sunshine – An Interview with Emma Walton Hamilton"She is probably the most resilient person I know." -- Emma Walton HamiltonThis week, Katie talks with Emma Walton Hamilton, daughter of the extraordinary Julie Andrews, about her mom's difficult childhood and her determination to give her own children stability and, above all, constant love.Julie Andrews's two memoirs, Home, and Home Work, are at once heartbreaking and awe-inspiring. While reading the books in preparation for the interview, Katie toggled between listening to Julie's narration, and reading. She was struck by how differently she absorbed the material depending on the medium...2020-10-0435 min
Now I've Heard EverythingJulie AndrewsJulie Andrews made her debut as an actress and singer in London in 1948.
She first appeared on Broadway in 1954.
But to audiences of all ages around the world, she may be best known as Mary Poppins, or as Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music.
I met her in 2009, aftershe and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, had collaborated
2020-09-3014 min
Julie’s LibraryDumpy the Dumptruck and A Kite for MoonEmma has a case of writer’s block - and only a visit to the reading nook can cure it! Julie and Emma read a book they wrote together. Plus, a visit from another mother-daughter writing team: Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate. This episode is sponsored by Sun Basket (sunbasket.com/julie), PayPal (paypal.com) and KiwiCo (kiwico.com/library).Today’s featured books: “Dumpy the Dumptruck” written by Julie Andrews a...2020-09-1628 min
Picture Book Summit PodcastDeveloping a Unique Voice with Jane YolenIn today’s episode, we’ll hear an excerpt of Emma Walton Hamilton’s interview with the legendary Jane Yolen at Picture Book Summit. Jane is the award-winning author of over 365 books for children and young adults, including the Caldecott Medal-winning book OWL MOON and the bestselling series HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOODNIGHT? In this interview with Jane, she discusses how she manages to be so prolific (she prefers the word “versatile”) and how she finds and develops the unique voice of each of her books. Find out more about this year's Picture Book Summit at picturebooksummit.com.2020-09-0812 minSundays On The East EndWPPB | Memory Lane | 06/14/20This week, join Alec and Bridget as we take a little stroll down Memory Lane. June 14 is our last show in this current incarnation, at 11 a.m. on 88.3 WPPB - FM, as next week — drumroll please! — we change over to a new time and new call letters (but same place on your radio dial). Beginning with the June 21 show, we will still be Sundays on the East End with Bridget LeRoy & Alec Sokolow at 88.3 WLIW FM, and we will air on Sunday at 4 PM -- right after Broadway to Main Street and right before the new weekend edition of NPR...2020-06-1456 min
Parent TrappedJulie Andrews and Raising a ReaderReading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we've got some strategies for making reading and writing exciting. First, we'll hear some games dreamed up by the one and only Julie Andrews. She and her daughter, children's author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, have started a new project to spark kids' imaginations: It's a podcast we adore called Julie's Library.Then, Sierra Filucci from Common Sense Media j...2020-06-0300 minJulie’s LibraryThe Very Fairy Princess and Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine DressToday’s stories are about the things that make us unique, whether it’s a favorite dress or a special talent. Plus, author Christine Baldacchino tells us how an experience from her life inspired her book. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate. This episode is sponsored by Ivory.Today’s featured books: “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress,” written by Christine Baldacchino, illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant. Copyright © 2010. Used with permission of Groundwood Books. All rights reserved. “The Very F...2020-05-2722 min
Brains On! Science podcast for kidsIntroducing: Julie's LibraryWe're very excited to share an episode of a brand new podcast we've been working on called Julie's Library. It’s hosted by the legendary, the one and only, Julie Andrews. Every week, she and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton read from their favorite children’s books. The featured book in this episode is Marilyn’s Monster by Michelle Knudsen, and illustrated by Matt Phelan.You can listen to more episodes and subscribe at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julies-library-story-time-with-julie-andrews/id1507980417), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7l9G5ddvRI3BqLf2W...2020-05-2618 min
Live from Here HighlightsChris Thile talks with Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton - May 2, 2020Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton joined Chris Thile on our May 2 show to introduce their new podcast, Julie’s Library; share some movie recommendations; and chat about what makes them hopeful for the future. Listen to this extended version of the interview and find Julie’s Library wherever you get your podcasts!
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Listen to our May 2 show with Sylvan Esso, Watkins Family Hour, Gaby Moreno, Josh Gondelman & more2020-05-0800 minJulie’s LibraryIntroducing Julie’s LibraryWelcome to Julie’s Library, where books bring us together. Every week, Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton will settle into the reading nook for a new story. Coming April 29.Sign up for the newsletter to receive book recommendations and more: https://bit.ly/2xunhoA2020-04-1301 min
The ListenerEp67 - Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton: "Home Work" Podcast: Talks at Google (LS 46 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Ep67 - Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton: "Home Work"Pub date: 2019-11-19Notes from The Listener:Live recording of an event with Julie Andrews and her daughter, moderated by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Andrews’ film work is incredibly well known across generations, from her portrayal of Maria in 1965’s The Sound of Music to her scene-stealing Queen Clarisse in 2001’s The Princess Diaries. Other aspects of her life are less well known, such as her second marriage and commitment to adoption. Before any of...2020-02-0459 min
Unwrap Your Candies NowJulie AndrewsIn this special episode of the podcast “Unwrap Your Candies Now,” Ernie Manouse interviews Oscar-winning actor, singer and author, Julie Andrews, along with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. The mother-daughter pair have co-written 32 books, including Andrews’ latest memoir Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years. This on-stage interview was recorded live at the Fourth Annual Power of Literacy Luncheon hosted by the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at The Post Oak Hotel on October 25, 2019.Share your comments, questions and ideas at UYCN@houstonpublicmedia.org.2019-12-2729 min
Notably Disney2019 Disney Books in Review2019 has represented a fantastic year for dozens of new Disney books. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman walks you through more than 40 titles that have been released by, or are centered on, The Walt Disney Company.
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New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaJulie Andrews and Daughter Emma Walton Hamilton on the Hard Work of Home WorkShe’s an icon of stage and of screen, with one of the most recognized voices in the world. And, no matter where she is in the world, Julie Andrews always brings a little bit of home with her. In this episode, Alan Alda sits down with Julie and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, to talk about how they've learned to collaborate as writing partners and how Julie has worked tirelessly throughout her career to make sure home and family never got lost in the work. As she says, it's never been easy to combine home and work together, but im...2019-11-2654 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaJulie Andrews and Daughter Emma Walton Hamilton on the Hard Work of Home WorkShe’s an icon of stage and of screen, with one of the most recognized voices in the world. And, no matter where she is in the world, Julie Andrews always brings a little bit of home with her. In this episode, Alan Alda sits down with Julie and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, to talk about how they've learned to collaborate as writing partners and how Julie has worked tirelessly throughout her career to make sure home and family never got lost in the work. As she says, it's never been easy to combine home and work together, bu...2019-11-2653 min
Mystic River ReadingThe Very Fairy Princess 🧚♀️✨👑👸🏼Fairy princesses can get dirty and have scabby knees! Join us as we learn about a little girl with a great imagination. The Very Fairy Princess is written by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, illustrated by Christine Davenier.2019-11-2205 min