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BookSmittenKate DiCamillo on BookSmittenIt’s 25 years since “Because of Winn Dixie” was published, which means 25 years of readers enjoying the heart and honesty of Kate DiCamillo. We’re delighted to share this conversation with one of kidlit’s most beloved authors, and chat with Kate about her unforgettable characters and craft. As Kate says, “Characters are people I’ve discovered, not made up.” Come discover Kate’s world with us!Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn I...
2025-10-2131 min
No Return5: The Orillian 2egiment: He's Not Going To Make It, Is He?Send a textGazi and Von Overton return to the lines just in time for the fight back... Von Overton receives some bad news. Luobo leaves Dagrun at the Row and goes looking for the Guard Commander. Tommo gets some peculiarly timed grief from one of his Vir. | Anan | Skyler Giordano | Bezeroa | Tyler Moody | Chermise Vermillion | Dragonbait | Dag'r | Lilly Inverse | Dagrun | Kier Zhou | Deky | Cameron Gergett | Door Man| Graham Capobianco | Gazi | Graham Capobianco...
2025-04-0524 min
No Return4: Flashback: The Orillian 2egiment: There Is Nothing But Harmony In The Row!Send a textWe flashback in time to give you all the context you were missing! Anan- | Skyler GiordanoDag'r - | Lilly InverseKova Dagrun- | Kier ZhouDeky- | Cameron GergettGav- | Dylan SmithGazi- | Graham CapobiancoGuildmaster- | GirunduuIvanic- | Justin FifeJarna - | Daniellelanois Jinu - | Ren @Ren_CantKane- | Tyler MoodyKongol- | OneWallChrisLuobo- | James HartMal- ...
2025-04-0435 min
No Return3: The Orillian 2egiment: I Told You, Didn't I?Send a textOriginal Release Date: 22 Apr 2024Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtContent Warning ⚠️: - Foul language - Peril - Violence- Death/DyingThe Guard Commander refuses to explain. The Colonel takes drastic action. Gazi and Von Overton head to the Aventine. The captured boys encounter old 'friends' and 'family'. Sharp has to deal with the political fall out. Gnilfiet confronts Third. Cpl Deky - Cameron Gergett (Recap played by Luke Scarrow)Tpr Hupsu Tommo...
2025-04-0337 min
Smart Growth RocketHow To Prepare Students For The Future Of Tech And Innovation | Jack Zhou of Wiz RoboticsCan Your Kid Out-Code AI? Jack Zhou on the Future of Learning TechIn this episode of Smart Growth Rocket, host Francesca Cadhit of TopClassEdge.com speaks with Jack Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Wiz Robotics, a STEM education company based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Jack shares how his journey from a business student and LinkedIn intern led to founding an innovative academy that now teaches students across the globe.Learn how STEM education, robotics, and coding for kids are evolving, why problem-solving and critical thinking matter more than ever, and what parents and educators...
2025-04-0224 min
No Return2: The Orillian 2egiment: Well, You Might Well Have Killed Us All!Send a textThe Boys return and things get dangerous!CSgt Malcom Rigby- Girunduu (@Girunduu)Sgt Gav Fern - Dylan Smith(@DylanandDragons)Cpl Dek Ana- Cameron Gergett (@Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoink)Constable Ang Von Overton- Rachel PulliamCaptain Luobo Ironside - James HartTpr Gazi - Graham Capobianco Tpr Tomo - Jack DuncanCol Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberSgt Mjr Kova Dagrun- Kier ZhouGnilfeit- Krissi...
2025-04-0220 min
No Return6: Actual Play: The Fate of Daya: If You Have To Step Up, You Step UpSend a textEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesWill Salryn rise to the occasion?Want to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan SmithMalcolm Rigby: GirunduuGavin Fern: Dylan Smith...
2025-03-0644 min
No Return5: Actual Play: The Fate of Daya: I Require It, NonethelessSend a textEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire Tales An assassin in the warehouse, a mysterious character under the temple, and a useless commander of the guard- the story continues.Want to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair ‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith
2025-03-0550 min
No Return2: The Fate of Daya: The Adventurers and The CitySend a textEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire Tales All seems well in Daya and the war is finally going the right way! Daya’s Army and it’s allies are marching to the destruction of the warlords who have plagued the land for almost a century. Hope is in the air, a new future just on the horizon… nothing could possibly go wrong.Welcome to our vibrant world where gods have abandoned mortals and an intriguing adventure awaits you.Uncove...
2025-03-021h 05
No Return1: Actual Play: The Fate of Daya: What is an Actual Play?Send a textHey all! We, here at No Return, are returning to our roots! As some of you may know, Erset La Tari; The Land of No Return, began life as a 'homebrew' Table Top Role Playing Game (TTRPG) setting. Thanks to the immense talents of Dylan Smith (GM of Hearthfire Tales, as well as the voice of Sergeant Gavin Fern and Niillas Janicek on No Return) we are able to bring No Return to you in the form of a TTRPG Actual play.Co- Gamemastered by Dylan a...
2025-03-0103 min
No Return: The Orillian RegimentHe's Not Going To Make It, Is He?Gazi and Von Overton return to the lines just in time for the fight back... Von Overton receives some bad news. Luobo leaves Dagrun at the Row and goes looking for the Guard Commander. Tommo gets some peculiarly timed grief from one of his Vir.| Anan | Skyler Giordano| Bezeroa | Tyler Moody| Chermise Vermillion | Dragonbait| Dag'r | Lilly Inverse| Dagrun | Kier Zhou| Deky | Cameron Gergett| Door Man| Graham Capobianco| Gazi | Graham Capobianco| Ivanic | Justin Fife| Jinu | Anna Gąsecka, also known as Ren_O...
2024-11-2024 min
BookSmittenSummer Breaks: The Girls of Skylark Lane w/ Robin BenwayRobin's website Far from the Tree
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack Ch...
2024-11-0631 min
BookSmittenSummer Breaks: Gracie Under the Waves w/ Linda Sue ParkMentioned in this episode:Linda Sue Park’s WebsiteGracie Under the WavesA Long Walk to WaterWe Need Diverse Books
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dou...
2024-10-2334 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentAll The Missing ContextWe flashback in time to give you all the context you were missing!Anan- | Skyler GiordanoDag'r - | Lilly InverseKova Dagrun- | Kier ZhouDeky- | Cameron GergettGav- | Dylan SmithGazi- | Graham CapobiancoGuildmaster- | GirunduuIvanic- | Justin FifeJarna - | DaniellelanoisJinu - | Ren @Ren_CantKane- | Tyler MoodyKongol- | OneWallChrisLuobo- | James HartMal- | GirunduuOlda- | Anne Marie LebeauOR Guard- | Tyler MoodySam - | Kier ZhouSendat...
2024-10-0735 min
BookSmittenSummer Breaks: No Going Back w/ Patrick Flores-ScottWe’re back with another of our Summer Breaks. In this episode our co-host Patrick gets the spotlight this time, as we talk about his new YA novel, No Going Back.Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
- Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short
story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice
Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
- Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
- Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist
- The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by
Darnell Johnson
- The Swag...
2024-08-1443 min
BookSmittenSummer Breaks: Ready, Set, Dough! w/ Kelly J. BaptistIntroducing: Summer Breaks! We’ll be airing a couple of episodes this summer to tide you over as we regroup and plot out the next season. Here is our conversation with our very own Kelly J. Baptist about her new middle grade novel, Ready, Set, Dough!Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
- Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short
story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice
Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
- Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
- Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist
- The...
2024-07-1737 min
No Return: The Fate of DayaYou Wouldn't Believe Me, Even If I Told You...Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesCan Alaric talk his way out of this one?Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0347 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaI Am Quite Concussed!Send us a Text Message.Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesJorvin and Swifty investigate Alaric. The Party reunites to see Vita.Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan SmithSupport the Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-031h 00No Return: The Fate of DayaWhat Manner Of Gobsh**e Is This!?Send us a Text Message.Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesThe battle for the streets ends...the battle for the city begins.Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0323 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaKeep That Blade Sharp, Yeah.Send us a Text Message.Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesSalryn rises to the occasion!Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0341 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentI Told You, Didn't I?Original Release Date: 22 Apr 2024Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtContent Warning ⚠️:- Foul language- Peril- Violence- Death/DyingThe Guard Commander refuses to explain. The Colonel takes drastic action. Gazi and Von Overton head to the Aventine. The captured boys encounter old 'friends' and 'family'. Sharp has to deal with the political fall out. Gnilfiet confronts Third.Cpl Deky - Cameron Gergett (Recap played by Luke Scarrow)Tpr Hu...
2024-06-0338 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaThe Regiment at Daya: Part Three.Did you know the Orillian Regiment were at Daya? Then you have been paying close attention!The Boys meet the enemy in battle and put up a good fight... but their reinforcements are taking too much time...Cpl Gavin Fern- Dylan SmithL/Cpl Hupsu Tommo- Jack DuncanSgt Malcolm Rigby - GirunduuJiloat Levi - Connor Hodgson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0204 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaIf You Have To Step Up, You Step UpEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesWill Salryn rise to the occasion?Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0144 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaI Require It, NonethelessSend us a textEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesAn assassin in the warehouse, a mysterious character under the temple, and a useless commander of the guard- the story continues.Want to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith
2024-05-3150 minNo Return: The Fate of Daya"What Do We Do?"Send us a textEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesAn assassin in the warehouse, a mysterious character under the temple, and a useless commander of the guard- the story continues.Want to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith
2024-05-3048 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaThe Regiment at Daya: Part Two.Did you know the Orillian Regiment were at Daya? Then you have been paying close attention!The Warlord's troops arrive on the Eastern shore of the Nuur.Cpl Gavin Fern- Dylan SmithL/Cpl Hupsu Tommo- Jack DuncanSgt Malcolm Rigby - GirunduuWarlord Captain - Kier Zhou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2901 min
BookSmittenSeason 2 Finale with Ann Whitford PaulMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulLouder than Hunger by John SchuThe List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca SteadWriting with Pictures by Uri ShulevitzHow to Write Picture Books by Linda AshmanOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illust...
2024-05-2947 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaThe Battle of NuurEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesOur heroes thought the war was over…but the battle has come to familiar shores.Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty’: Jack DuncanGM: Dylan Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2846 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaThe Regiment at Daya: Part One.Did you know the Orillian Regiment were at Daya?Then you have been paying close attention!Cpl Gavin Fern- Dylan SmithL/Cpl Hupsu Tommo- Jack DuncanSgt Malcolm Rigby - Girunduu Ice Cream Seller - Kier Zhou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2705 minNo Return: The Fate of DayaThe Adventurers and The CityEpisode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesAll seems well in Daya and the war is finally going the right way! Daya’s Army and it’s allies are marching to the destruction of the warlords who have plagued the land for almost a century. Hope is in the air, a new future just on the horizon… nothing could possibly go wrong.Welcome to our vibrant world where gods have abandoned mortals and an intriguing adventure awaits you.Uncover...
2024-05-261h 05
BookSmittenConference Takeaways from SCBWI Marvelous MidwestMentioned in this episode:SCBWI Marvelous Midwest 2024Gary D. SchmidtSherri L. SmithJames Solheim Interviewees:Aaron Fox (MO)Debbie Gonzales (MI)Kat Higgs-Coulthard (MI)Leslie Helakowski (MI)Danielle Defoe (MI)Kathy Halsey (OH)Amy Flynn (OH)Sheila Willobee (MI)Kathy Groth (WI) - Sunken Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, Ocean Party (Illustrated by Becca Hart)Joyce Uglow (WI) - Stuck: The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits (Illustrated by Valerya Milovanova )Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
2024-05-1514 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentWell, You Might Well Have Killed Us All!The Boys return and things get dangerous!CSgt Malcom Rigby- Girunduu (@Girunduu)Sgt Gav Fern - Dylan Smith(@DylanandDragons)Cpl Dek Ana- Cameron Gergett (@Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoink)Constable Ang Von Overton- Rachel PulliamCaptain Luobo Ironside - James HartTpr Gazi - Graham CapobiancoTpr Tomo - Jack DuncanCol Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberSgt Mjr Kova Dagrun- Kier ZhouContent Warning ⚠️: - Foul language - Peril - Violence- Death/Dying
2024-04-0324 min
No Return4: Mageslayers: Who Sh*t In Your Büno?!Send a textWhilst most of the party try to advance the plot and explore a little lore, Dec and Lif's antics derail the story.Want to learn more about Terrq and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No Return Written by Kier Zhou and Jack DuncanAddison De Ara - Laura DuncanShain Sotalach - Adam RobinsonDescartamelius (Dec) Go’orbulle - Dylan SmithNanda Nall- Justin FifeC...
2024-03-1935 min
No Return3: Mageslayers: It May Already Be too Late, Eunuch Boy!Send a textThe Mageslayers head to the ancient city of Reach in the Terrq'n Mountains to investigate their mysterious artefact!Want to learn more about Terrq and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No Return Written by Kier Zhou and Jack DuncanAddison De Ara - Laura DuncanShain Sotalach - Adam RobinsonDescartamelius (Dec) Go’orbulle - Dylan SmithNanda Nall- Justin FifeCinte Micheart- Gemm...
2024-03-1828 min
BookSmittenTitles and CritiquesMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulCreepy Crayon by Aaron Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter BrownOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kel...
2024-03-1354 min
BookSmittenDummiesMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw; Illustrated by Margot AppleOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the So...
2024-02-1427 min
No Return3: The Orillian Reg1ment: The Weasel Bit It!Send a textIf you like the show, why not become a patron on patreon, and get access to hours of bonus content!https://patreon.com/NoReturn882The boys find themselves in trouble as they try to navigate the streets of the capitol.CSgt Malcom Rigby- Girunduu (@Girunduu)Sgt Gav Fern - Dylan (@DylanandDragons)Cpl Dek Ana- Luke Scarrow (@Duderooni)Tpr Nuori Gazi - Graham Capobianco Tpr Hupsu Tomo - Jack DuncanCol Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberSgt Mjr Kova Dagrun- Kier ZhouCa...
2024-02-0422 min
No Return2: The Orillian Reg1ment: It’s a Ship…Not a Boat.Send a textIf you like the show, why not become a patron on patreon, and get access to hours of bonus content!https://patreon.com/NoReturn882Sergeant Major Dagrun and Contuburnium One receive their orders.CSgt Malcom Rigby- Girunduu (@Girunduu)Sgt Gav Fern - Dylan (@DylanandDragons)Cpl Dek Ana- Luke Scarrow (@Duderooni)Tpr Gazi - Graham Capobianco Tpr Tomo - Jack DuncanCol Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberSgt Mjr Kova Dagrun- Kier ZhouContent Warning ⚠️: - Foul language - Peril...
2024-02-0226 min
BookSmittenPage Turns and Word CountMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulThe Mousery by Charlotte Pomerantz; Illustrated by Kurt CyrusOn Writing by Stephen KingOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Sw...
2024-01-3135 min
No Return2: Mageslayers: Revenge of the Cult Teens Of Terrible DarknessSend a textThe story continues!Written by Kier Zhou and Jack DuncanAddison De Ara - Laura DuncanShain Sotalach - Adam RobinsonDescartamelius (Dec) Go’orbulle - Dylan SmithNanda Nall- Justin FifeCinte Micheart/Silda Grass- Gemma Maclean-MairMr Grass - Robb ClarkNikol Ashorn - Cameron GergettPhaetra Coi- DaniellelanoisSeilbh- Krissi Will...
2024-01-1627 min
No Return1: Mageslayers: This Time, It's Me!Send a textThis is a story about heroes. No, that’s too much. This is a story about what it takes to make a hero. Welcome to Erset La Tari, the Land of No Return!This strange and mysterious realm teetersever on the verge of disaster, barely having survived the apocalyptic world curses! But from the ashes rose the Treaty of Budan and the nations of La Tari achieved a hard won peace. The starving were fed, calamitous war averted and a safe and prosperous zone established. But there were those who opp...
2024-01-1523 min
No ReturnBonus Content: The Regiment at Daya: Part 2Send us a textDid you know the Orillian Regiment were at Daya? Then you have been paying close attention!The Warlord's troops arrive on the Eastern shore of the Nuur.Cpl Gavin Fern- Dylan SmithL/Cpl Hupsu Tommo- Jack DuncanSgt Malcolm Rigby - Girunduu Warlord Captain - Kier ZhouSupport the show
2024-01-0801 min
No ReturnBonus Content: The Regiment at Daya: Part 1Send us a textDid you know the Orillian Regiment were at Daya?Then you have been paying close attention!Cpl Gavin Fern- Dylan SmithL/Cpl Hupsu Tommo- Jack DuncanSgt Malcolm Rigby - Girunduu Ice Cream Seller - Kier ZhouSupport the show
2024-01-0605 min
No Return5: The Nymphaeum: Damn! You're Fast!Send a textIf you like the show, why not become a patron on patreon, and get access to hours of bonus content!PatreonThe Dissident learns that much has changed since he died. Adrastea deals with the Berserkers and Pekko travels more memories. Want to learn more about the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnAdrastea- Angela YihDissident- Jack TrueRavi/Pekko/Bikhu Ram/Vayu- Kier ZhouSupport the show
2024-01-0518 min
BookSmittenYear-end ReflectionsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulRaymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistE...
2023-12-2736 min
BookSmittenOutside InspirationsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...
2023-12-1326 min
BookSmittenMaking Music with Your ProseMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...
2023-11-2942 min
BookSmittenScene and Show (Don’t Tell)Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulThe Scene Book by Sandra ScofieldOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptis...
2023-11-1529 min
BookSmittenWhen Life Gets in the WayOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos...
2023-10-2527 min
BookSmittenInterview with Jon AgeeMentioned in this episode:Jon Agee's WebsiteMy Dad is a TreeMilo's Hat TrickMy RhinocerosThe Wall in the Middle of the BookThis Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard ByrneThe Incredible Painting of Felix ClousseauOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kel...
2023-10-1151 min
BookSmittenEnding WellMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...
2023-09-2025 min
BookSmittenHot PlotsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...
2023-09-0628 min
SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcastThe importance of asking the right questions | Jack Zhou SWIKE Podcast (JZ-002)Join Luki Danu in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE Podcast as we dive into the world of questions, discovery, and personal growth.
From understanding the power of asking 'So What, Now What?' to collecting essential questions for self-improvement, we uncover the tools to enhance your life and career. Listen now as we share actionable insights and explore the importance of balance between high-level thinking and day-to-day execution.
For more episodes with Luki and the SIWIKE community, subscribe now!
Connect with Jack at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazhou/
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2023-08-1735 min
BookSmittenSpecial: Celebrating The Many Masks of Andy ZhouMentioned in this episode:The Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengThe Art of Yuta OnodaOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Bap...
2023-08-1641 min
BookSmittenLive from Nerd Camp PA: Keeping Kids at the Heart of StoriesMentioned in this episode:nErD Camp PAIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff; Illustrated by Felicia BondFamily Style by Thien PhamOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnso...
2023-08-0245 min
BookSmittenFeedback Sessions: Heather and KellyMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kel...
2023-07-1946 min
BookSmittenFeedback Sessions: Patrick and ShuttaMentioned in this episode:Grandma Heaven and Grandpa Heaven by Shutta Crum; Illustrated by Ruth McNally BarshawShutta’s WebsiteOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly...
2023-06-211h 04
BookSmittenFirst Lines and Strong OpeningsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSome Writer!: The Story of E. B. White by Melissa SweetOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the So...
2023-05-2533 min
BookSmittenBarb Rosenstock on Non-fiction Picture BooksMentioned in this episode:Barb RosenstockThe Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock; Illustrated by Erika MezaMornings with Monet by Barb Rosenstock; Illustrated by Mary GrandPréOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell...
2023-05-1150 min
BookSmittenFeedback on FeedbackOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patric...
2023-04-2030 min
BookSmittenSpecial: Celebrating Eb & FlowEPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:Eb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the...
2023-03-2242 min
BookSmittenMid-Season RecapEPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:SCBWI Michigan Spring ConferenceOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos...
2023-03-0832 min
No Return: The NymphaeumDamn! You're Fast!The Dissident learns that much has changed since he died. Adrastea deals with the Berserkers and Pekko travels more memories.
Adrastea- Angela Yih
Dissident- Jack True
Ravi/Pekko/Bikhu Ram/Vayu- Kier Zhou
2023-01-0619 min
BookSmittenCharacter!EPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:On Writing by Stephen KingOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Co...
2022-12-1439 min
BookSmittenInterview with Joanna ParzakonisEPISODE NOTESVisit Bookbug in person and online:This is a bookstore & BookbugTwitterFacebookInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Kalamazoo PromiseJacqueline WoodsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Bap...
2022-11-301h 00
BookSmittenMore Story ExperimentsEPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:The Real Dada Mother Goose by Jon Scieszka; Illustrated by Julia RothmanBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnso...
2022-11-0939 min
BookSmittenInterview with Shutta CrumEPISODE NOTESShutta online:WebsiteOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped...
2022-10-1944 min
BookSmittenPoints of ViewOur guidebook for this season:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulMentioned in this episode:The Hat Books by Jon KlassenPoet and author J.D. EstradaImagination Soup (Congrats Melissa!)Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by...
2022-09-2829 min
BookSmittenInterview with Darnell JohnsonDarnell Johnson online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag i...
2022-09-1452 min
BookSmittenStory Questions and AnswersMentioned in this episode:Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores...
2022-08-3128 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentAn All Singing, All Dancing One.Gav and Mal finally get the prisoner back to Colonel Wilifred. Deky, Tommo, Gazi and Von Overton engage the enemy. Dagrun and Luobo prepare a surprise from the skies...Col. Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberGav- Dylan @DylanandDragonsMal- Girunduu @GirunduuGazi - Graham Capobianco Deky - Luke Scarrow @DuderooniTommo - Jack DuncanVon Overton- Angela Yih @Girlmadeofjade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-1923 min
BookSmittenInterview with Yuyi MoralesYuyi Morales online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this Episode:Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi MoralesBright Star by Yuyi MoralesArtist and illustrator David ShannonZin! Zin! Zin! a Violin by Lloyd Moss and Marjorie PricemanOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J...
2022-08-1856 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentYou're Military, You Sound MilitaryMal and Gav find themselves in a spot of bother in The Row whilst Deky and the Troopers prepare for battle.Gav- Dylan @DylanandDragonsMal- Girunduu @GirunduuPerformer 1 - Aaron @Zed1PodPerformer 2- Katie @Zed1PodDoor Man - Graham Capobianco Anan- Skyler Giordano Gazi - Graham Capobianco Deky - Luke Scarrow @DuderooniTommo - Jack DuncanVon Overton- Angela Yih @Girlmadeofjade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0922 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentThe Weasel Bit It!The boys find themselves in trouble as they try to navigate the streets of the capitol.CSgt Malcom Rigby- Girunduu (@Girunduu)Sgt Gav Fern - Dylan (@DylanandDragons)Cpl Dek Ana- Luke Scarrow (@Duderooni)Tpr Nuori Gazi - Graham Capobianco Tpr Hupsu Tomo - Jack DuncanCol Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberSgt Mjr Kova Dagrun- Kier ZhouCapt Luobo Ironside- James Hart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0922 minNo Return: The Orillian RegimentIt's a Ship...Not a Boat...Sergeant Major Dagrun and Contuburnium One receive their orders.CSgt Malcom Rigby- Girunduu (@Girunduu)Sgt Gav Fern - Dylan (@DylanandDragons)Cpl Dek Ana- Luke Scarrow (@Duderooni)Tpr Gazi - Graham Capobianco Tpr Tomo - Jack DuncanCol Wilifred- Edmund Cragg-BarberSgt Mjr Kova Dagrun- Kier Zhou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0924 min
BookSmittenWriting Rough DraftsOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumak...
2022-08-0331 min
BookSmittenInterview with Ann Whitford PaulAnn Whitford PaulSCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsWriting Picture BooksWriting Picture Books class by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in...
2022-07-2057 min
BookSmittenBuilding Frames for Story HousesMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulUgly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. SolomonRobo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel SalmieriSomeone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren LongThe World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo EspinosaSCBWI Michigan Mentorship ProgramOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”I...
2022-07-0732 min
BookSmittenIntroducing the Picture Book ChallengeMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulFirekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline BoulleyThe Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult LiteratureThe William C. Morris YA Debut Award@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide an...
2022-03-3021 min
BookSmittenSeason 2 TeaserWriting Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication#booksmittenchallenge
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough...
2022-03-0405 min
BookSmittenYoung VoicesMentioned in this episode:Our Side of the River: The Real DealLake Michigan College stage production adapts 'Our Side of the River'Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores...
2021-12-0135 min
BookSmittenAngeline BoulleyMentioned in this episode:Author Angeline BoulleyFirekeeper’s Daughter Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by...
2021-09-2949 min
Baby, It's TherapyEpisode 1: Finding a TherapistSo you've decided to take the leap of faith and try therapy out. Great. In a world where nearly everything is oversaturated, how is one supposed to find a therapist? Do you just roll the dice and pull one out of the Cracker Jack box? Nah. There's a method to this madness. Tune in to episode one of the Baby, It's Therapy podcast to learn about effective ways of finding a therapist.
2021-09-2828 min
BookSmittenMiddle SchoolMentioned in this episode:Author Gary D. SchmidtAuthor Donna GephartAuthor Gordon KormanAuthor Raina TelgemeierAuthor Jason ReynoldsLook Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds; Illustrated by Alexander NabaumAs Brave As You by Jason ReynoldsThe Next Great Paulie Fink by Ali BenjaminDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyBig Nate: From the Top by Lincoln PeirceNew Kid by Jerry CraftTed Lasso Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other...
2021-09-1524 min
BookSmittenLesser-known BooksOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
2021-09-0134 min
SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcastTinkerer, Marketer, Entrepreneur - Jack Zhou JZ-001 MENTOR CORNERTinkerer, Marketer, Entrepreneur: Jack Zhou SIWIKE Podcast JZ 001 Mentor Corner
On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Jack discuss Tinkering, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Jack is the co-founder of Wizrobotics. Wizrobotics is a company where technical educators promote STEM education to inspire future entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators (https://www.wizrobotics.com/)
We speak about:
00:39 - Robotics and education company
01:13 - Jack as a kid
05:36 - Film and business
07:43 - Was interested in building stuff
10:44 - Consulting
15:21 - Doubts and hesitations
21:49 - Student leadership
24:52 - Explaining technical...
2021-08-3031 min
BookSmittenWorks in ProgressOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
2021-08-0427 min
BookSmittenHeather and the Griffins of Castle CaryMentioned in this episode:The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerStone Soup MagazineIt’s Okay Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids by Heather ShumakerIt’s Okay to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids by Heather ShumakerSaving Arcadia: A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes by Heather ShumakerAuthor E. NesbitNewfoundland Dog Breed OverviewSociety of Children’s Book Writers and IllustratorsOur Books for Children and Young Adults...
2021-06-0935 min
BookSmittenRoad TripsMentioned in this episode:American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengWalter De Maria, “The Lightning Field”The Goldfinch by Donna TarttAmerican Road Trip Webtoon by Patrick Flores-Scott; Art by Little CorvusGoing Bovine by Libba BrayLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienWild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flyi...
2021-04-1439 min
BookSmittenAuthor Spotlight - Kelly J. BaptistMentioned in this episode:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen OhKelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonWe Need Diverse BooksWNDB Announced the Winner of its First Short Story Contest, Kelly J. BaptistHannah Mann, Kelly’s agent with Writers HouseFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
2021-03-1736 min
BookSmittenThe Electric Slide and KaiMentioned in this episode:The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Electric Slide and Kai Book TrailerIllustrator Darnell JohnsonPower Up by Sam Nisson; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonNew Voices Award: Lee & Low Books’ annual award for a children’s picture book manuscript by a writer of color or Native/Indigenous writer. Kelly was the 2018 New Voices Award Honor recipient.The Electric Slide and Kai Kirkus Review Find us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack...
2021-03-0329 min
BookSmittenIntroducing BookSmittenBooks mentioned (affiliate links):See You In the Cosmos, by Jack ChengThe Griffins of Castle Cary, by Heather ShumakerJumped In, by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip, by Patrick Flores-ScottIsaiah Dunn Is My Hero, by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai, by Kelly J. BaptistA Series of Unfortunate Events, by Lemony SnicketFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
2021-02-0344 min
The Panpsycast Philosophy PodcastEpisode 87, Confucianism (Part IV - Further Analysis and Discussion)Introduction One day when Jack, Olly, and Andy were accompanying Confucius, Confucius said: "Why don't each of you tell me what you have your mind set on." Andy was the first to reply, he said he wanted to be as profitable and the prestigious as the Duke of Zhou. Once he had profit and prestige, he could have all things his heart desired. Jack, having suspected that Andy had given a poor response, said he wished to cultivate humanness by helping others to help themselves. He wanted to allow others to see how th...
2020-10-181h 00The Panpsycast Philosophy PodcastEpisode 87, Confucianism (Part III - Practices)Introduction One day when Jack, Olly, and Andy were accompanying Confucius, Confucius said: "Why don't each of you tell me what you have your mind set on." Andy was the first to reply, he said he wanted to be as profitable and the prestigious as the Duke of Zhou. Once he had profit and prestige, he could have all things his heart desired. Jack, having suspected that Andy had given a poor response, said he wished to cultivate humanness by helping others to help themselves. He wanted to allow others to see how th...
2020-10-1158 minThe Panpsycast Philosophy PodcastEpisode 87, Confucianism (Part II - The Analects)Introduction One day when Jack, Olly, and Andy were accompanying Confucius, Confucius said: "Why don't each of you tell me what you have your mind set on." Andy was the first to reply, he said he wanted to be as profitable and the prestigious as the Duke of Zhou. Once he had profit and prestige, he could have all things his heart desired. Jack, having suspected that Andy had given a poor response, said he wished to cultivate humanness by helping others to help themselves. He wanted to allow others to see how th...
2020-10-0456 minThe Panpsycast Philosophy PodcastEpisode 87, Confucianism (Part I - The Life of Confucius)Introduction One day when Jack, Olly, and Andy were accompanying Confucius, Confucius said: "Why don't each of you tell me what you have your mind set on." Andy was the first to reply, he said he wanted to be as profitable and the prestigious as the Duke of Zhou. Once he had profit and prestige, he could have all things his heart desired. Jack, having suspected that Andy had given a poor response, said he wished to cultivate humanness by helping others to help themselves. He wanted to allow others to see how th...
2020-09-271h 04
Success On AutopilotEpisode 98 | Elon Musk and Jack Ma debate on A.I.Watch the debate: https://youtu.be/uJ5w11Cm3gMSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Success-On-Autopilot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-09-0300 min