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grrit.y kidsGrace for President"Where are the girls?!" -Grace
In this episode, we read and think about Kelly DiPucchio's beloved Grace for President. A NYT Bestseller, and illustrated by one of our all-time-favorites, LeUyen Pham, grrit.y kids are encouraged to ask questions and think about what they value in a president.
Read with enthusiastic permission from the author.
https://www.kellydipucchio.com/
https://theauthorvillage.com/presenters/leuyen-pham/
2025-03-0539 min
When In RomanceThe Regency Version of a StripperJess and Trisha talk about romance graphic novels, short stories, and novellas — just in case you’re already feeling behind on your 2025 reading goals.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you...2025-03-0357 min
The Protagonist PodcastValentina from Lunar New Year Love Story (graphic novel 2024)
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First-time guest LeUyen Pham and returning guest Gene Luen Yang join Joe to discuss their graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story. This graphic novel tells the story of Valentina, a teenage girl who is navigating relationships while also fearing that her family is cursed and all romantic relationships will end in tragedy.
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2025-02-1056 minWhen In RomanceMay Justice PrevailJess and Trisha do a news roundup and recommend some great books with trans characters and trans authors.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect...2025-02-031h 04
Stuff Mom Never Told YouBook Club: Lunar New Year Love StoryLunar New Year Love Story, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a beautifully told and illustrated graphic novel about love, culture and identity with a lot of heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-3133 min
All the Books!All the Backlist! January 31, 2025This week, Trisha recommends a couple of romances that are great for both experienced and new romance readers.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus...2025-01-3111 min
Road to NewberyEpisode 12 Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and Leuyen PhamDan and Louie discuss Gene Luen Yang and Leuyen Pham's Lunar New Year Love Story in this episode of Road to Newbery.2025-01-2217 min
Chronique Romans graphiquesLa Course contre l'amour de Valentina Tran, de Gene Luen Yang et Leuyen Pham chez GallimardChaque mercredi, plongez dans l’actualité de la bande dessinée, en compagnie de Thierry Bellefroid, qui sélectionne pour vous, la perle parmi les dizaines de sorties de la semaine.
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The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers PodcastCelebrating 10 Years of The Princess in Black: A Conversation with Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and LeUyen PhamJoin creators Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham as they celebrate 10 years of The Princess in Black series.
Discover how a child's simple observation that "princesses don't wear black" inspired a revolutionary series that bridges early readers to chapter books. The trio shares behind-the-scenes stories of their creative process, memorable fan encounters, and how Princess Magnolia has spent a decade showing children they can be both perfectly prim and powerfully brave. With over 5.8 million copies sold worldwide, this beloved series continues to challenge stereotypes while helping young readers discover the joy...2024-12-0358 min
Books and BobaNovember 2024 Book NewsOur world may have shifted to a darker timeline, but at the very least, there will still be books! On our November 2024 mid month check-in, we review the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the latest book tea and awards!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The Offer by Neel Patel Benny's Bright Qing Ming, by Michelle Jing ChanMelodies of the Sitar by Shachi Kaushik; illust. by Geeta LadiAs I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee & LeUyen PhamDim Sum Battle by Tony Tong; illust. by LeUyen PhamDeepa, MD by Priya...2024-11-1553 min
The Children's Book Podcast10 Years of The Princess in Black with Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and LeUyen PhamShannon Hale, Dean Hale, and LeUyen Pham, creators of the The Princess in Black series (Candlewick Press), talk about tapping into a world they created a decade ago. Visit Princess in Black online at https://www.princessinblack.com/ You can pick up your own copy of The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe (Candlewick Press) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quo...2024-11-0530 min
Getting to The Heart of Why We WriteAuthor-Illustrator Jena Benton on Oral Storytelling, Jungle Fowl, and More!Today’s guest is author-illustrator Jena Benton. Talking with her was so inspiring, I had to stop myself from writing down everything she said as a quote to share. Please enjoy her love of language, books, Alaska, community, and creativity.
Some Highlights:
The impact teachers can have early on, whether to encourage or discourage our creativity.
Writing play manuscripts in high school.
“Networking is about the friends you make along the way.”
Soundproof kid’s corners for loud reading.
Book recommendation love and kidlit obsession.
Alaskan...2024-10-1533 min
Menudas ViñetasMV#16: Cómics sobre coles (II)Inicio de curso y nueva selección de cómic que transcurren en escuelas e institutos.
Arrancamos con Cuatro ojos de Rex Ogle y Dave Valenza (Andana) y Amigas de verdad de Shannon Hale y Leuyen Pham (Planeta) que precisamente cubren cursos escolares.
Después nos trasladamos a la Academia Real, donde humanos con rasgos animales viven aventuras en Migali de Fabien Öckto Lambert y Alexandre Arlène (Auzou.)
Pedro Cifuentes es, aparte de profesor de historia, un excelente autor de cómic. Nos presenta El club de los castigados (Harper Kids) y nos habla del cómic en el aula. O...2024-09-0347 min
Reading GlassesEp 368 - Dealing With Bad Book Opinions with Jordan Morris!Brea and Mallory have special guest Jordan Morris on the show to talk about how to deal with people’s bad book opinions, test out reading on the TV, and recommend books with weird comp titles. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNe...2024-07-1855 min
Village Well PodcastGet Your Demons Out with Graphic Novelist Jordan MorrisOur first graphic novelist on the pod! Our first fellow podcaster on the pod! Our first fellow comedian on the pod! Our first fellow recovering youth group go-er on the pod!
This week’s guest is Jordan Morris! Jordan is a graphic novel writer and long-time comedy writer/podcaster. He is the host of the popular podcast Jordan Jesse Go, cohosted by NPR’s Jesse Thorn, as well as recurring cast member on Youtube’s premier daily talk show, Good Mythical Morning. Jordan’s newest graphic novel, Youth Group (First Second Books, 2024), dropped July 16. Illustrated by Bowen McCurdy...2024-07-1740 min
AmongthestacksGhost Stories and Summer ReadingIn this episode, Mariah and Chelsea discuss their latest reads and the upcoming adult and teen summer reading programs. Books discussed include:- Murder Road by Simone St. James- The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger- The September House Carissa Orlando- Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and Leuyen Pham2024-05-1018 min
Discover The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale, Leuyen PhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/728582to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn
Series: #4 of Kitty-Corn
Author: Shannon Hale, Leuyen Pham
Narrator: Minka Kelly
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 8 minutes
Release date: March 26, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
Unicorn has a dream, a beautiful, bewitching, bubbly dream: Unicorn longs to be a mermaid! (Sometimes. Not all the time.) With the help of her trusty craft kit, Kitty is determined to make her best friend Unicorn’s dream come true. But one elaborate DIY mermaid tail later, plus a beach trip that doesn’t go as planned, and Unicorn doesn’t feel...2024-03-2608 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionBubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn by Leuyen Pham, Shannon HalePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/728582to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn
Series: #4 of Kitty-Corn
Author: Leuyen Pham, Shannon Hale
Narrator: Minka Kelly
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 8 minutes
Release date: March 26, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Unicorn has a dream, a beautiful, bewitching, bubbly dream: Unicorn longs to be a mermaid! (Sometimes. Not all the time.) With the help of her trusty craft kit, Kitty is determined to make her best friend Unicorn’s dream come true. But one elaborate DIY mermaid tail later, plus a beach trip that doesn’t go as planned, and Unicorn doesn’t feel ve...2024-03-2608 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Animals & NatureBubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale, Leuyen PhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/728582to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn
Series: #4 of Kitty-Corn
Author: Shannon Hale, Leuyen Pham
Narrator: Minka Kelly
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 8 minutes
Release date: March 26, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
Unicorn has a dream, a beautiful, bewitching, bubbly dream: Unicorn longs to be a mermaid! (Sometimes. Not all the time.) With the help of her trusty craft kit, Kitty is determined to make her best friend Unicorn’s dream come true. But one elaborate DIY mermaid tail later, plus a beach trip that doesn’t go as planned, and Unicorn doesn’t feel...2024-03-2608 min
The Reading CultureThe World As It Should Be: LeUyen Pham Illustrates an Ideal"There's something very lovely about feeling like, well, it's not my name, and it's not me, it's just the books.” - LeUyen PhamTo listen to LeUyen Pham is to feel inspired. She is full of hope and ideas and sees potential everywhere and in everyone. In LeUyen’s ideal world, diverse representation is a natural outgrowth of art that truly reflects our world. Her career as an artist and writer has been her contribution to making that a reality. Her career as an artist and writer has been her contribution to making that a reality. If y...2024-03-1940 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn a new graphic novel, romance flourishes during the Lunar New YearLunar New Year Love Story, the new graphic novel written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Leuyen Pham, follows a teenage girl who believes she's been stuck with a generational curse for heartbreak. But during the festivity's traditional lion dance, a chance encounter gives her hope she can rewrite her fate — if she's willing to take a chance. In today's episode, Yang and Pham speak with Here & Now's Robin Young about writing romance for young readers, and what they say are the three essential elements to a good kiss. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free an...2024-02-2110 min
They Call Us BruceThey Call Us Lunar New Year Love StoryIn Episode 228, Jeff and Phil welcome graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham, who have joined forces for Lunar New Year Love Story, a heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love. They talk about Gene's real-life origins of merging Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year celebrations, the bad dates and relationships that inspired some of their characters' turmoil, and the natural pan-Asian diversity that infuses the cast and community narrative of Lunar New Love Story.2024-02-0957 min
All BookedAll Booked Season 4, Episode 5Send us a textWelcome back to All Booked!Here are our picks from this month:Justin: What the River Knows by Isabel IbañezThe Lost Year by Katherine MarshBrittin: Lunar New Year Story by Gene Luen-Yang and Leuyen PhamBetting On You by Lynn PainterAshley: Whale Fall by Daniel KrausMy Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache WilliamsRosa: An Education in Malice by S...2024-02-0740 min
Book Delight with Chrissie WrightEp 28 - Reading Raves - Jan. '24In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the standout books she read during January 2024.This episode features 10 titles: 7 graphic novels, and 3 middle grade.FEATURED TITLESGraphicsA First Time for Everything by Dan SantatPoppy and Sam and the Leaf Thief by CathonStories of the Islands by Clar AngkasaThe Untimely Passing of Nicholas Fart by Josh CruteK Is in Trouble by Gary ClementAlterations by Ray XuLunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen PhamMiddle GradeThe Liars Society by Alyson GerberSomething Like Home by Andrea Beatriz Arango15 Secrets t...2024-01-2920 minAll the Books!New Releases and More for January 9, 2024This week, Liberty and Danika discuss First Lie Wins, Just Happy to Be Here, Lunar New Year Love Story, and more great books!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the...2024-01-0944 min
GK爸爸原創故事繪本公主出任務：怪獸警報 跳脫框架的公主故事 男孩女孩都超愛的系列作 擁有雙面身份的木蘭花公主正招待來訪的假髮塔夫人。 雖然愛打探隱私的假髮塔公爵夫人來意不善，但公主依舊表現出該有的禮儀，陪假髮塔公爵夫人談天說地。 忽然，木蘭花公主手上的閃光石戒指發出了警報聲！ 她立刻脫下粉紅蓬蓬裙，換上一身黑色勁裝，化身「黑衣公主」出任務打怪獸去。 ★紐伯瑞文學獎得主經典代表作 ★榮獲亞馬遜書店「教師精選」（Teacher's picks）優良讀物 ★亞馬遜書店4.9顆星讀者好評推薦 作者： 珊寧．海爾, 迪恩‧海爾 原文作者： Shannon Hale, Dean Hale 譯者： 黃筱茵 繪者： 范雷韻LeUyen Pham 出版社：字畝文化 (授權播出) 購買實體書 https://reurl.cc/80pjLd ★懇請資助我一杯好咖啡，陪我渡過燒腦的創作時光 綠界贊助 https://p.ecpay.com.tw/B2A6855 ★您的給星、留言、私訊、贊助，將會是我創作的最大原動力 ~ 感激 歡迎各種商業合作支持GK爸爸創作 洽談信箱 glayking@gmail.com Powered by Firstory Hosting2024-01-0814 min
Origin Stories with JJK💬🎆 Gene Luen Yang's Origin Story📚 Use code PODCAST to receive 10% off at StudioJJK.com/shopGene Luen Yang is a celebrated writer, artist, and educator whose works have left an indelible mark on the world of comics and literature. Renowned for his thought-provoking storytelling and insightful exploration of cultural, social, and identity themes, Yang has captivated audiences of all ages. Through his groundbreaking graphic novels, including "American Born Chinese," "Boxers & Saints," and his work on iconic characters like Superman and the Green Turtle, Yang intertwines the art of storytelling with powerful messages that resonate deeply with readers. As a MacArthur Fellowship rec...2024-01-0112 min
School Reading ListEpisode 16 - Children's books and books for children - a growing disconnectSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 16For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-16/.Part 1Book postGlassborn by Peter BunzlAmazing Octopus by Michael Stavaric and Michele GanserDo You Remember? by Sydney SmithFate of the Argosi by Sebastien de CastellRise Up and Sing! by Andrea Warner and Louise ReimerThe Undying of Obedience Wellrest by Nicholas BowlingThe Girl Who Became a Fish by Polly Ho-YenGrowing Up Powerful Journal by Nona Willis AronowitzMy Nature Trail...2023-12-3133 min
The Sifu Mimi Chan Show362. Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORYGene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join me on the podcast to discuss Lunar New Year Love Story. This new graphic novel is a heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love.
The post 362. Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.2023-12-1959 min
FriendlierOur winter daysThe days are dark and cold, at least in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. We thought it would be fun to share what is bringing us joy, comfort, and generally helping us get through these months until spring arrives.Life LatelyAbby used this kit to pierce a second set of holes in her ears.Sarah’s kids are enjoying sleepovers with friends.Reading latelyAbby read Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins which was a recommendation from a listener—thank you Chrissie!Sar...2023-02-0724 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 22 Picture Book SpecsIn episode 22 Olga and Sunny break down all the parts and pieces of a picture book. From trim size and bleed to end papers and gutters they cover it all. Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Books we discuss:
New in Town by Kevin Cornell
Lannie Rea’s Marvelous Hair by Yesenia Rodriguez, illustrated by Sunny Duran
Oak Leaf by John Sanford
The Crystal Beads by Pat Black-Gould, illustrated by Katya Royz
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan and Eric Fan
2022-10-251h 00
DSDEN21 - MaternelleApprendre ensemble et vivre ensemble à l'école maternelleDes activités de collaboration en mathématiques entre des élèves de PS et de GS dans le cadre d'un projet autour de l'album " la grande glissade de l'ours" de Richard T. Morris et Leuyen Pham
-1er temps : l'enseignante raconte la première partie de l'histoire
-2ème temps : la passation des consignes
-3ème temps : activités dans un petit groupe entre PS et GS
-4ème temps : bilan de l'activité
Les intentions de l'enseignante, ses constats, son bilan.
2022-09-1300 min
DSDEN21 - MaternelleApprendre ensemble et vivre ensemble à l'école maternelleDes activités de collaboration en mathématiques entre des élèves de PS et de GS dans le cadre d'un projet autour de l'album " la grande glissade de l'ours" de Richard T. Morris et Leuyen Pham
-1er temps : l'enseignante raconte la première partie de l'histoire
-2ème temps : la passation des consignes
-3ème temps : activités dans un petit groupe entre PS et GS
-4ème temps : bilan de l'activité
Les intentions de l'enseignante, ses constats, son bilan.
2022-09-1300 min
DSDEN21 - MaternelleApprendre ensemble et vivre ensemble à l'école maternelleDes activités de collaboration en mathématiques entre des élèves de PS et de GS dans le cadre d'un projet autour de l'album " la grande glissade de l'ours" de Richard T. Morris et Leuyen Pham
-1er temps : l'enseignante raconte la première partie de l'histoire
-2ème temps : la passation des consignes
-3ème temps : activités dans un petit groupe entre PS et GS
-4ème temps : bilan de l'activité
Les intentions de l'enseignante, ses constats, son bilan.
2022-09-1300 min
DSDEN21 - MaternelleApprendre ensemble et vivre ensemble à l'école maternelleDes activités de collaboration en mathématiques entre des élèves de PS et de GS dans le cadre d'un projet autour de l'album " la grande glissade de l'ours" de Richard T. Morris et Leuyen Pham
-1er temps : l'enseignante raconte la première partie de l'histoire
-2ème temps : la passation des consignes
-3ème temps : activités dans un petit groupe entre PS et GS
-4ème temps : bilan de l'activité
Les intentions de l'enseignante, ses constats, son bilan.
2022-09-1300 min
Storytime with Harper, Holden & Baby ButterThe Itchy Book!The Itchy Book!
by LeUyen Pham2022-08-0506 minThe Sifu Mimi Chan Show290. Gene Luen Yang on writing Shang Chi, American Born Chinese and Monkey PrinceGene Luen Yang is an award wining author and comic creator of American Born Chinese which is soon to be a television show on Disney+. He also shares updates on DC’s The Monkey Prince and Marvel’s Shang Chi. Gene is creating a new graphic novel called Lunar New Year Love Story with LeUyen Pham and an adaptation of video games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale.
The post 290. Gene Luen Yang on writing Shang Chi, American Born Chinese and Monkey Prince first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.2022-07-0554 min
Storytime with Harper, Holden & Baby ButterPretty Perfect Kitty-CornPretty Perfect Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham2022-05-2405 min
Kids Ask Authors podcastYour books are mostly about girls, have you ever considered having more books about boys? with Shannon HaleAuthors Shannon Hale and Grace Lin answer the question Your books are mostly about girls, have you ever considered having more books about boys? and kid reviewer Zaynab reviews Best Friends written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham.2022-05-2311 min
Storytime with Harper, Holden & Baby ButterOutside, InsideOutside, Inside by LeUyen Pham2022-05-0907 min
Check It Out! PodcastWomen's History MonthSHE HEARD THE BIRDS: THE STORY OF FLORENCE MERRIAM BAILEY by Andrea D'Aquino - LILY AND THE GREAT QUAKE by Veeda Bybee/Alessia Trunifo - SHE PERISTED: 23 AMERICAN WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD by Chelsea Clinton/Alexandra Boiger - FALL DOWN SEVEN TIMES STANE UP EIGHT: PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK by Jen Bryant - GRACE FOR PRESIDENT by Kelly DiPucchio/Leuyen Pham - CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE: 25 WOMEN WHO MADE HISTORY by Naomi Watkins/Katherine Kitterman/Brooke Smart/Shannon Hale - ASTRONAUTS: WOMEN ON THE FINAL FRONTIER by Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks.2022-03-0216 min
Choice Literacy Big FreshThe Choice Literacy Book Club Discusses Outside, Inside by LeUyen PhamThe Choice Literacy Book Club Discusses Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham.
Each week Choice Literacy shares the Big Fresh newsletter with a round-up of features around a key topic in literacy education. Click here for ALL links discussed.
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Join the Choice Literacy Book Club! This month we are reading Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham. Sign up now so you are in the know about #ChoiceLiteracyBookClub.
Matt Renwick is offering a free ebook in anticipation of the release of his new book, Leading Like a C.O.A.C...2022-01-2828 minChoice Literacy Big FreshChoice and Whole-Class TextsThe focus of this week's podcast is offering choice in whole-class texts. Cathy Mere and Ruth Ayres join the conversation.
Each week Choice Literacy shares the Big Fresh newsletter with a round-up of features around a key topic in literacy education. Click here for ALL links discussed.
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Join the Choice Literacy Book Club! This month we are reading Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham. Sign up now so you are in the know about #ChoiceLiteracyBookClub.
Tammy Mulligan enhances the quality of the class read aloud and student discussions with...2022-01-2523 min
Picture Book LookEp75 Outside, Inside with LeUyen Pham and Connie Hsu**Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.comIn today's episode we chat with LeUyen Pham and Connie Hsu about the creative process behind their time capsule of a book, Outside, Inside.***Find out more about LeUyen here: Website: Website: http://leuyenpham.blogspot.com/ Instagram: @uyenloseordraw ***Follow us here:Twitter: @pb_lookInstagram: @picturebook_lookFacebook: Picture Book Look PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...2022-01-0418 min
BPL PodcastBest of 2021!The best of 2021!
Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast!
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Here is the list of highlighted items from the BPL staff:
Books
American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears by Farah Stockman
Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson
Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong and Dylan Thuras
Great Circle by Maggie Shi...2021-11-2625 min
Ryker’s Two BooksThe Itchy Book!Read by mom written by Leuyen Pham2021-11-1004 min
Young Adult Authors UnpluggedLeUyen Pham with Shannon Hale Release The Book Friends ForeverShannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be? With their signature humor, warmth, and insight, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have...2021-10-0914 min
WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie WiegandDiscovering Your 8th Grade Self wsg. Shannon Hale & LeUyen PhamShannon Hale & LeUyen Pham talk about their graphic novel, Friends Forever, a glimpse into Shannon's 8th grade life in the 1980s. Join us for a fun conversation about bad perms, perfectionism, and beauty magazines and the constantly changing season of adolescence.Learn more about Shannon Hale here: https://shannonhale.com/Learn more about LeUyen Pham here: https://leuyenpham.com/2021-09-1512 min
Friends Forever: Shannon Hale and LeUyen PhamAs revolutionary as our generation has been, younger women are inspiring us with their honesty and courage in sharing their personal, often painful challenges in the hopes of helping others. Today we have the immense pleasure of meeting two of them, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.
Their book, Friends Forever, is the third and final in a series that dares to openly address the significant mental health issues so many of our middle school grandchildren face. The message is an important one but the graphic novel they’ve created is both a compelling and a fun read.
You won’t want...2021-08-3111 min
Fairfield What Are You Reading?Episode 7: Children's Librarians, Middle Grade Reads, and #OwnVoicesFairfield Public Library
Fairfield, CT
https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/learning-and-research/find-a-good-book/
Tamara Lyhne, Head of Children's Services
Glitter Gets Everywhere by Yvette Clark
Coming soon:
8/31 Friends Forever by Shannon Hale art by LeUyen Pham
9/14 A Soft Place to Land By Janae Marks
9/14 What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Curie
Stefanie Bergstrom, Branch Children's Librarian
When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller
Rez Dogs, Joseph Bruchac
Coming soon:
Tomatoes for Neela by Padma Lakshmi & Juana Martinez-Neal
It Fell From the Sky by...2021-08-1231 min
The Illustration Department PodcastBen ZhuBen Zhu—founder of Gallery Nucleus, illustrator, and author—talks to Giuseppe Castellano about COVID19’s affect on Gallery Nucleus; the ups and downs of creating, selling, debuting, and marketing a picture book; and more.To learn more about Ben, visit benzhudraws.com.To learn more about Gallery Nucleus, visit gallerynucleus.com.Ben was a guest in Episode 7 of the podcast. To listen that interview, visit illustrationdept.com/podcast/benzhu.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Babs Tarr, Jon Klassen, LeUyen Pham, and Chris Sasaki
If you find value...2021-07-1356 min
An Irishman AbroadThe Selection Box: Books Edition with Trish HennessyThis week the Selection Box stops in Greystones to meet Trish Hennessy, the dynamo behind one of the most unusual independent book shops in Ireland. Her story of how selling a few books as a hobby turned into a successful award winning business is an inspiration. Jarlath asks Trish about the remarkably novel ways in which she survived the pandemic. Her book subscription service has allowed relatives in other countries to use literature to keep in contact with the children they desperately want to see. We also get a few great book recommendations from perhaps the most qualified young people’s...2021-06-2435 min
An Irishman AbroadThe Selection Box: Books Edition with Trish HennessyThis week the Selection Box stops in Greystones to meet Trish Hennessy, the dynamo behind one of the most unusual independent book shops in Ireland. Her story of how selling a few books as a hobby turned into a successful award winning business is an inspiration. Jarlath asks Trish about the remarkably novel ways in which she survived the pandemic. Her book subscription service has allowed relatives in other countries to use literature to keep in contact with the children they desperately want to see. We also get a few great book recommendations from perhaps the most qualified young...2021-06-2435 min
Open A F***ing BookWeekday Cliff Notes: Things That Fly and SparkleOn this episode Stephanie and Kevin cover: Stephanie may be high, an author death, a new book expo, our 4 books of the week, feminist wild west, Japanese football, essential workers, Stephanie likes a certain kind of book, and more!An article from Margalit Fox at the New York TimesAn article from Ed Nawotka at PublishersWeekly.comOutlawedby Anna NorthThe Eagles of Heart Mountain : A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War...2021-06-1834 min
Story Time with Mama GThe Velveteen Rabbit (by Margery Williams) - Part OneI'm starting a new classic children's book this week: The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams. I hope you enjoiy it!
The book fo the week is 'Love is Powerful' by Heather Dean Brewer and LeUyen Pham, published by Walker Books.
To buy the book of the week just head to: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-story-time-with-mama-g-podcast-books-of-the-week
Get tickets for Mama G's Story Time Roadshow at Squish (Camberley) on June 19th here: https://www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/events/mama-gs-story-time-roadshow
Get tickets for Mama G's Family Pride Party at Stanley Arts on July 4th here: https://stanleyarts.org/event/family-pride/
Don't forget...2021-06-1823 min
Immerse Yourself In This Game-Changing Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Outside, Inside by Leuyen PhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522181to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Outside, Inside
Author: Leuyen Pham
Narrator: Anastasia Nguyen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 14 minutes
Release date: June 17, 2021
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside... went inside. Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew. We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us. While the world changed outside, we became stronger on the inside and believed that someday soon spring would come again.2021-06-1714 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionOutside, Inside by Leuyen PhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522181to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Outside, Inside
Author: Leuyen Pham
Narrator: Anastasia Nguyen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 14 minutes
Release date: June 17, 2021
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside... went inside. Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew. We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us. While the world changed outside, we became stronger on the inside and believed that someday soon spring would come again.2021-06-1714 min
Transform Your Commute Into a Captivating Journey With Free AudiobookOutside, Inside Audiobook by Leuyen PhamListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 522181
Title: Outside, Inside
Author: Leuyen Pham
Narrator: Anastasia Nguyen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 00:14:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-17-21
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside... went inside. Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew. We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us. While the world changed outside, we became stronger on the inside and believed...2021-06-1714 min
Confetti MomentsEpisode 46: LeUyen PhamOh listeners, are you in for a treat! Uyen (pronounced "when") Pham is the author of the new book Outside Inside which she wrote at the very beginning of the pandemic as a sort of time capsule for her children and the world. We discuss how this book has been received by readers young and old. Uyen discusses how her family leaned on literature during the pandemic. Uyen also shares about her efforts to support book access when most libraries and schools were closed. Uyen is a gifted author/illustrator who has written or illustrated over 100 books. You have...2021-06-1454 min
On TrackSummertime Travel and ReadingTravel-size bottles of hand sanitizers are going to be packed in a lot of luggage this summer. Because with higher temperatures and lower COVID-19 numbers, many are ready to chance a change of scenery. Road trips and flights are making a big comeback and we talked to travel agents on “In Conversation” to talk about where people are going and how they plan to get there — and stay safe. And whether you’re taking a good book to the beach or a state park, or cozying up in your favorite...2021-05-2151 minOn TrackSummertime Travel and ReadingTravel-size bottles of hand sanitizers are going to be packed in a lot of luggage this summer. Because with higher temperatures and lower COVID-19 numbers, many are ready to chance a change of scenery.
Road trips and flights are making a big comeback and we talked to travel agents on “In Conversation” to talk about where people are going and how they plan to get there — and stay safe.
And whether you’re taking a good book to the beach or a state park, or cozying up in your favorite reading spot at home, we’ve got you covered on book recomme...2021-05-2151 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayEpisode 26: Kids BooksAfter hearing the news that the estate of Dr Seuss was going to stop publishing several of their more questionable and outdated titles, Gary and Becca gathered booksellers Jenni, Kylie, and Kelly to chat about some of their favorite children's books, from ones they grew up with to new ones on our shelves today! There are a ton of recommendations in this episode, so be sure to check out the list below! The Story of Babar by Jean De Brunhoff My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett The 13 Clocks by James Thu...2021-05-2042 min
Storyland PodcastLeUyen Pham：画一本记录新冠的绘本，望孩子们勿忘这个特殊的时期|全球童书作者采访本期全球童书作者采访对谈的嘉宾是越南裔美籍绘本作家、插画师——LeUyen Pham。成为插画师之前，她在动画行业工作了一段时间。她是一位非常高产的创作者，从业二十多年已经为近120本书配了插画。当然，如果你了解了她每天的工作时长，也就不觉得奇怪了。当天我和她采访完已经是美国时间的晚上九点，她说她还会继续工作到凌晨两点，早上七八点又要起来工作了，而这个状态已经持续了几十年。2020年，她配插画的《Bear Came Along》这本绘本获得了凯迪克大奖！2021年初，她仅用了六周就出版了一本记录疫情的绘本《Outside， Inside》，广受好评。这本书现在也引入中国。本期节目，我们聊了她的绘本、她的创作经历、对孩子的教育等等问题，欢迎收听！LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. LeUyen (pronounced Lay-Win) is the New York Times bestselling illustrator. She illustrated the Caldecott Honor Book Bear Came Along by Richard Morris. Her latest self-authored endeavor, Outside, Inside, a chronicle of life in a Covid-bound world, was released in Spring of 2021. In this episode, we talked about her books, her experiences with art, the books that influenced her and much more!2021-05-0852 min
Paroles buissonnièresS1 - E04 Sororité et fraternitéCet épisode est consacré aux relations frères-soeurs, thème ancestral, qui puise ses racines au moins dans la tragédie grecque, et continue de hanter les auteurs et autrices contemporains. Et c'est tellement naturel ! La famille, c'est le début de l'histoire. Les relations fraternelles et sororales le centre de beaucoup d'entre elles : passion et haine, partage du coeur des parents, jalousies, envie, mais aussi union indestructible, amour inconditionnel...
Dans cet épisode nous avons choisi de vous parler et de vous faire écouter les textes suivants :
- Antigone de Henri Bauchau, Actes sud, 1997
- Serg...2021-04-2525 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for March 23, 2021This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Lost in the Never Woods, Ladies of the Secret Circus, Mixed Plate, and more great books.Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discussed in this...2021-03-2347 min
The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers PodcastBianca with Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham on Itty-Bitty Kitty-CornIn this episode of the Growing Readers Podcast, I talk with bestselling superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham about Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, a delightful kitty and unicorn story that celebrates the magic of friendship—and being exactly who you want to be!
Is there anything that this pair of incredible women cannot do? Besides the multitude of books they have created individually, they have collaborated on a middle-grade graphic novel series (Real Friends), an early chapter book series (The Princess in Black), and now a picture book series. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into th...2021-03-2347 min
Kim Carson's Conversations With Kim PodcastLeUyen Pham Author of Outside Inside A Beautiful & Touching Book About COVIDWhat's not to love about a black cat that goes on an exciting adventure through the city. We all know that March marks a year of pandemic, quarantine, and life as we’ve never known it. From Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham, Outside, Inside is a moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the global challenges of COVID-19. LeUyen Pham wanted to tell a story for children that would help them recognize themselves.2021-03-2116 min
WCBS Author TalksChapter 179: LeUyen Pham & Patti CallahanWe take a look back at the early days of the pandemic through the eyes of illustrator LeUyen Pham. Then we find out what it means to survive the surviving from historical novelist Patti Callahan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-03-1736 min
Arroe Collins Play It Forward: Missed OpportunityPlay It Forward Episode 212 With LeUyen Pham Creator Of Outside InsideHey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 212 with LeUyen PhamSomething strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed/ Everybody who was outside . . .. . . went insideShe’s a Writer-Illustrator, creating a moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic. OUTSIDE INSIDE offers a bi...2021-03-1210 min
Young Adult Authors UnpluggedPlay It Forward Episode 212 With LeUyen Pham Creator Of Outside InsideHey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 212 with LeUyen PhamSomething strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed/ Everybody who was outside . . .. . . went insideShe’s a Writer-Illustrator, creating a moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic. OUTSIDE INSIDE offers a bi...2021-03-1210 min
Kidlit These DaysStay SafeNicole and Matthew talk about the collective pandemic experience and how, despite all going through this together, we can end up feeling awfully alone. Joining us is book creator LeUyen Pham, Caldecott Honor recipient and author and illustrator of Outside, Inside.
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LeUyen Pham (Author Page, Macmillan Publishers)
Outside, Inside (Macmillan Publishers)
BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS
Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome
A Ki...2020-12-2448 min
Even the TrunchbullSeries 4 Finale: A Christmas Carol retold for childrenIt’s the closing episode for season 4 here at Even the Trunchbull and this week we’re doing retellings of A Christmas Carol.
Matt has read Charles Dickens’ original for the first time, and Nina has read a bunch of adaptations to tell Matt about, including:
The audiobook performance by Sir Patrick Stewart; Barrington Stoke’s dyslexia-friendly adaptation; Bah! Humbug! by Michael Rosen; Christmas Carol The Movie novelisation by Narinder Dhami; A World Full of Dickens Stories by Angela McAllister; Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! by Esme Raji Codell and LeUyen Pham, and The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Cathe...2020-12-1734 min
Picture Book Summit PodcastStorytelling vs. Storyshowing with LeUyen PhamToday’s episode features LeUyen Pham, an author and/or illustrator of over 100 books for children including THE BOY WHO LOVED MATH, VAMPIRINA BALLERINA, A PIECE OF CAKE, and the Caldecott Honor Book BEAR CAME ALONG. In this excerpt from her Picture Book Summit presentation, she shares some of the behind-the-scenes creation of BEAR CAME ALONG as part of a broader conversation on why authors should trust their illustrator and keep art notes to a minimum.2020-12-0110 min
Stories = Awesomeness12. Vote!In the United States, tomorrow is Election Day. To get us ready, Lakshmi reads two books that encourage us to vote, explain the electoral college, and describe how two brave and considerate girls help make things better in their communities. The first book is Grace for President, by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. The second book is Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts.2020-11-0222 min
FCPS VirtuREAL Read(4th Grade) Grace For President by Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen PhamMr. Frank reads Grace For President by Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham
4th Grade Reading Level2020-05-0108 min
The Allan McKay Podcast244 -- Jordan Mechner -- PRINCE OF PERSIAAmerican author, game designer, graphic novelist and screenwriter Jordan Mechner is best known as a pioneer of cinematic storytelling in the video game industry and as the creator of Prince of Persia, one of the most successful and enduring video game franchises of all time. His other games include Karateka, The Last Express, Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. Mechner began his career as a video game creator in the 1980s in high school in Chappaqua, New York, on a 16K Apple II computer bought with his earnings producing...2020-04-281h 16
The Yarn#111 Shannon & Dean Hale - THE PRINCESS IN BLACKCo-authors Shannon and Dean Hale take us behind the scenes of their beloved series THE PRINCESS IN BLACK, illustrated by LeUyen PhamThis episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try.Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO...2020-02-2222 min
Kids Reviewing BooksBest FriendsBest Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham2019-09-1605 min
Comics Syllabus203 Kids Series- "Best Friends," "Mighty Jack & Zita," and "Hilda & the Mountain King""Best Friends" by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham! "Might Jack and Zita the Spacegirl" by Ben Hatke! "Hilda and the Mountain King" by Luke Pearson!This week, @TwoPlai is joined by his first (and admittedly favorite) guest host of the new Comics Syllabus era-- Cohost Kid! We talk about a couple books from First Second that are the next installments of really fun kids comics series. Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's "Best Friends" is a follow up to "Real Friends" that autobiographically explores friendships and worries of the latter...2019-09-1059 minKids Reviewing BooksReal FriendsReal Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham2019-09-0406 min
The Children's Book PodcastShannon Hale, Dean Hale, and LeUyen PhamShannon Hale (@haleshannon), Dean Hale (@Halespawn), and LeUyen Pham join to share their bestselling PRINCESS IN BLACK series. There’s a bit of a conference din hovering throughout the background of this recording, but there is also a whole lot of humor and a whole lot of heart. As Shannon shares about making books with Dean, “we coauthor a lot of things, and some are alive”! We were in the middle of a very huge exhibit hall at the American Library Association’s annual conference in Washington DC this past June. We had just recorded a live episode with Cece Bell and...2019-09-0322 min
SiriusXM EntertainmentThe Book Report with Jarrett J. Krosoczka - Best Friends!The Book Report is a weekly feature with best-selling kids' author Jarrett J. Krosoczka. He fills us in on the biggest news in kids books, from chapter books to picture books to graphic novels and more. This week, Jarrett and Mindy gush over Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's newest book, "Best Friends", which is a follow up to their bestseller, "Real Friends". From August 30th, 2019.
Kids Place Live is a 24/7 funhouse for kids and the families who love them (and drive them around)! Whether we're spinning tunes from the best independent kids' artists, putting kid listeners live on the air...2019-08-3004 min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting showAm I A Spoiled Brat?On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom that wants her mother to be more supportive an a worried grandma who is looking for the right way to have a tough conversation with a child. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. For Slate Plus, Rebecca shares how the big day of dropping her kid off at college went. Sign up for Slate Plus here. Recommendations:Dan recommends the comic series, Real Friends, by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham.Jamilah re...2019-08-2950 min
The Children's Book PodcastLive at ALA's PopTop Stage with Cece Bell, Kate DiCamillo, and Shannon HaleRecorded live on the PopTop Stage at the American Library Association's annual conference, three Newbery Honorees and powerful female voices in the children's literature share the stories behind their successful and upcoming middle grade novels. Cece Bell introduces readers to SMELL MY FOOT!, the first book in her CHICK AND BRAIN series featuring a small cast of characters whose ensuing and hilarious mishaps are the result of miscommunication and misunderstanding. Kate DiCamillo shares BEVERLY, RIGHT HERE, a companion novel to RAYMIE NIGHTINGALE and LOUISIANA'S WAY HOME. In this new novel Beverly Tapinski runs away from home, but this time for...2019-07-0146 min
The Children's Book PodcastLeUyen PhamLeUyen Pham is the illustrator of over one hundred books for children. You have no doubt encountered Uyen’s work, whether through the bestselling PRINCESS IN BLACK series written by Shannon and Dean Hale, Anne Marie Pace’s VAMPIRINA BALLERINA series (which was adapted into a hit show on Disney), THE ITCHY BOOK (an Elephant & PIggie Presents title), STOP THAT YAWN! by Caron Levis, GRACE FOR PRESIDENT by Kelly DiPucchio, or any number of countless others. Uyen is constantly challenging and exploring her voice as an illustrator, giving each book its own unique look and feel in service of the story...2019-05-1448 min
The Librarian Is InBreaking the MoldGwen and Frank meet a handful of characters who aren't bothered by what other people think. Plus: the pros and cons of reading reviews, the extra voice in translations, and the no-person's-land between picture books and middle-grade fiction. Book Recommendations: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, translated from the Japanese by Ginny Tapley Takemori Sarah Berman's Closet by Maira Kalman The Princess in Black series by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, art by LeUyen Pham Also mentioned: The End of Eddy and History of Violence by Édouard Louis ...2019-04-0447 min
The Yarn#88 LeUyen Pham - THE ITCHY BOOK! UnraveledAuthor/illustrator LeUyen Pham takes us behind the scenes of her early reader, THE ITCHY BOOK.This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try.Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?2019-02-2415 min
Palm Beach PerspectivePB PERS BAM FestivalTalked with Jennifer McQuown, Youth Services Manager, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. They are hosting the annual BAM Festival (Books, Arts and Music) coming up on March 2nd. Their mission is to provide a great literary experience for all of South Florida by bringing together authors, artists and musicians with the members of the community to share their love of B.A.M. The 400 block of Clematis will be closed and there will be artists and music on the street level. They have a very dense schedule of author presentations starting at 10am in various locations. The authors...2019-02-2126 min
Story Time with EmmaThe Itchy Book!by Leuyen Pham2019-01-3106 min
Graphic Novel TKEpisode 21 - Advocating for a Book, with Connie HsuYour editor will edit your book!But what else does an editor at a publishing house do? They're the first person at a publishing house to get excited about a book and how amazing it is. How do they work with all the rest of the people at the publishing house -- their boss, the other editorial and design staff, and the marketing, publicity, and sales staff -- to make sure that everyone realizes just how great a book they have on their hands? How much of their job is managing that conversation -- what's involved, and when does it...2018-12-191h 18Kids Reviewing BooksReal FriendsReal Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham2018-09-2103 minKids Reviewing BooksThe Princess in BlackThe Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham2018-03-2004 min
The Comics AlternativeYoung Readers: Reviews of Volcano Trash and Real FriendsTime Codes: 01:22 - Introduction 03:19 - Setup of the episode 04:00 - Volcano Trash 23:10 - Real Friends 48:57 – Wrap up 50:00 – Contact us For the May Young Readers show, Paul and Gwen discuss two highly anticipated graphic novels: Ben Sears’s Volcano Trash (Koyama Press) and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham’s Real Friends (First Second). While one text is an action adventure science fiction fantasy and the other is a memoir, both books touch upon the importance that relationships play in young people’s lives. To being the show, Paul introduces Volcano Trash, the sequel to Ben Sears’s accl...2017-05-2600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 768 - TCAF: Real Friends w/ Shannon Hale/LeUyen Pham!Jimmy was at TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) over the weekend and got a ton of great interviews! He had a lengthy, informative, and fun chat with Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham! The writer and artist team on Real Friends from First Second Books. They talk about their childhoods (the book is about Shannon's elementary school years), their friendship, how the book came about, cliques, growing up, diversity in comics and more! Thanks to Shannon and LeUyen for being so patient and for being such great conversationalists! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold...2017-05-2200 min
Brain Burps About BooksBBAB 246: Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month!Brain Burps About Books Podcast #246 Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month! An Interview with Dianne de Las Casas Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: ...2015-11-0634 min