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Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books and More: Streaming & TVIn this episode, we discuss some of our favorite streaming and television series we have loved this year!
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2024-12-2357 min
Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books 2024After a long hiatus we are back! In this episode, we discuss some of the books we've read this year! Check out the list of books in our show notes!
2024-09-221h 02
Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast37: A Single ShardIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. Check out our website for the full show notes including picture books and links to extend your reading experience!
2023-04-151h 02
Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastOn the Scent with Leah and Mandy: Mini Bonus EpisodeDuring the recording of our For the Love of Books and More episode, Lauren ran into some technical difficulties. Her computer crashed several times. Even though she was gone for a few minutes, Leah and Mandy kept talking. This bonus episode is their conversation in Lauren's absence. Enjoy!
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2023-02-0608 min
Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books and MORE!In this episode we share what we have been reading and so much more! This one is extra long, so you can enjoy it over the course of a few days if you want! Listen in as we share books we have read, tv shows and movies we are loving, music and podcasts we are listening to, and even some video games and board games we have been enjoying! Full show notes with links available here!
2023-01-301h 55Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast36: Jacob Have I LovedIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1981 Newbery Medal Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson. Our discussion does get into some slightly mature themes (coming of age/sexual awakening), so use your own judgement if you are listening while little ears are present. We hope you enjoy this discussion of Katherine Paterson's second Newbery Medal winning book! (Age recommendation for this book: 13 and up)
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2022-07-171h 15
Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books 2021Join Team Friendship as we share some of our favorite reads of 2021!
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2021-12-311h 09Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast35: Walk Two MoonsIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. If you haven't read this book and want to avoid spoilers, we suggest you read the book before listening to this episode. There are several plot twists in the story and we were here for it! We hope you will take us along with you as you run errands, fold laundry, or go for a walk!
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2021-08-071h 34Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast34: Secret of the AndesIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal, Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark. Our conversation takes us to many topics including the salt pits of Peru, behind the scenes of The Emperor's New Groove, and Charlotte's Web. Whether you are in the car, at home, or out for a jog, we hope you will take us along with you!
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2021-06-291h 19Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast33: Sarah, Plain and TallIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1986 Newbery Medal, Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.
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2021-06-011h 03Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast32: Miss HickoryIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal, Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. This book is filled with fun characters, nature, and a little bit of magic. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along to our conversation as you run errands, clean your house, or whenever you like to listen to podcasts!
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2021-05-011h 17Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast31: HolesIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1999 Newbery Medal: Holes by Louis Sachar! This year has been rough for our podcast, but we are glad that we were able to get in one Newbery book discussion before the end of 2020! Grab some Christmas cookies and a mug of cocoa and listen in to our discussion!
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2020-12-2448 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books Season 2 - Episode 2In our second episode of For the Love of Books Season 2, we each share three books we have read in the past few months. One of us has gone through some big life changes since our last recording, so it was fun to catch up and hear about her exciting news! Grab a muffin and a cup of tea and listen in to our bookish conversation!
Head over to our website to see the full show notes including links to all the books we talked about on this episode!
2020-10-121h 07Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastYou’ve Got Mail CommentaryWho’s up for a movie night?! In the midst of all the craziness, we wanted to do something fun. We ladies here at Team Friendship love the movie You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, so we decided to do a commentary! Grab a snack and your favorite beverage! Feel free to … Continue reading You’ve Got Mail Commentary
2020-04-262h 03Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books Season 2 Episode 1For the Love of Books is back! In this first episode of season 2, we catch up with each other and discuss all things books and entertainment! We received some listener feedback, and it was fun hearing about what everyone has been up to! Our discussion ranges from the 2020 ALA Youth Media Awards … Continue reading For the Love of Books Season 2 Episode 1
2020-03-092h 09Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast2019 Year in Reviewhttps://ia601400.us.archive.org/33/items/2019yearinreview/2019%20Year%20in%20Review.mp3 As we draw near to the end of 2019, we reflect on this past year of reading. From favorite books to reading goals to bookish items on our Christmas lists, we cover a lot of ground! Special thanks to everyone who commented or wrote us a message. We love our listeners, and … Continue reading 2019 Year in Review
2019-12-211h 27Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast30: Merci Suárez Changes GearsIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina! We also share some book news and listener feedback! So grab a cup of tea and get cozy as you listen to our discussion of this heartwarming book! Book News (1:23) The … Continue reading 30: Merci Suárez Changes Gears
2019-10-1152 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books Episode 3Nutrition, suspense, adult fiction, memoir, mystery, young adult, historical fiction, non-fiction, rom-com, and of course, middle-grade fiction! It’s all in this episode of For the Love of Books! Grab a cup of tea and some chocolate-covered berries and listen in to this episode where we share some book love from our favorite summer reads! Listeners’ … Continue reading For the Love of Books Episode 3
2019-09-2755 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast29: A Year Down YonderIn this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 2001 Newbery Medal, A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck! We also share book news and listener feedback. Grab a glass of lemonade and some chocolate covered blueberries and listen in to this episode! Book News (1:22) Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made … Continue reading 29: A Year Down Yonder
2019-09-0253 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast28: The Trumpeter of Krakow, The Matchlock Gun, and The Twenty-One BalloonsIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss three Newbery medal winning books. Leah chose The Trumpeter of Krakow, winner of the 1929 medal. Mandy chose The Matchlock Gun, winner of the 1942 medal, and Lauren chose The Twenty-One Balloons, winner of the 1948 medal. We also share some book news and listener feedback. … Continue reading 28: The Trumpeter of Krakow, The Matchlock Gun, and The Twenty-One Balloons
2019-08-051h 22Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast27: Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryIn this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 1977 Newbery Medal, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. It has been a while since our last episode, so we catch up a little bit and share some listener feedback. Grab some grapes and listen in to our … Continue reading 27: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
2019-06-2957 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books Episode 2Star Wars, fairy tales, fantasy, delightful middle-grade fiction, devotionals, travel guides, and going green! Grab a diet A&W root beer (or whatever beverage you prefer) and sit back and listen to our current book love as well as some book love from a few of our listeners. We love hearing from you all, so … Continue reading For the Love of Books Episode 2
2019-05-0124 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastNumber the StarsIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. We share some book news as well as some listener feedback. So grab some jelly beans and listen in to our discussion! Book News (1:56) I Am C-3PO by Anthony Daniels The Night … Continue reading Number the Stars
2019-04-1955 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFor the Love of Books Episode 1In this first episode of For the Love of Books, the girls of Team Friendship share their current bookish love. We’d love to have you listen in to our conversation and get some fun book recommendations. Grab some jelly beans or a loaf of bread and get cozy as you listen to us share our love … Continue reading For the Love of Books Episode 1
2019-04-0323 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastThe Grey KingIn our 25th episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1976 Newbery Medal The Grey King by Susan Cooper. We had mixed opinions on this Newbery book. Grab some jelly beans and a cup of tea, and listen in to our discussion to find out what we thought! Book News (1:36) … Continue reading The Grey King
2019-03-211h 10Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast24: Skates, Thimbles, CourageIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss three Newbery Medal winning books: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer, Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enright, and Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry. Lauren, Leah, and Mandy each chose a different book to read, and they each share their review of these winners from 1937, 1939, and … Continue reading 24: Skates, Thimbles, Courage
2019-02-1346 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastBonus Audio: Team Friendship Talks Marie KondoDuring our year-in-review episode, we got a bit sidetracked talking about Marie Kondo. Leah and Lauren share with Mandy how they are minimizing and tidying their homes. We hope you enjoy this conversation about how we are going to spark more joy in our lives this year! The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie … Continue reading Bonus Audio: Team Friendship Talks Marie Kondo
2019-01-2108 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 12: 2018 Year in ReviewIn this special episode of Reading the Newberys, we share our favorite (and least favorite) books we read in 2018. We also talk about our reading goals for this year, and we share some of our listener feedback! Get cozy, grab a cup of tea and some berries, and join us for this fun episode! … Continue reading Special Episode 12: 2018 Year in Review
2019-01-181h 32Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast23: Kira-KiraIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2005 Newbery Medal, Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata. We had some mixed reviews on this one, but before we get to our book discussion we share our book love, book news, and our favorite Christmas time books! Grab a cup of tea and … Continue reading 23: Kira-Kira
2018-12-141h 14Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast22: When You Reach MeIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, winner of the 2010 Newbery Medal. As usual, we share our love for books and some book news. We also share some social media comments from our listeners! Grab some grapes and get cozy while you listen to our … Continue reading 22: When You Reach Me
2018-11-171h 15Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast21: The GiverIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal, The Giver by Lois Lowry. This is the first book we were able to read along with our book club on Facebook, and we had some good conversations about this book with some of our listeners during the past … Continue reading 21: The Giver
2018-10-251h 54Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast20: Invincible LouisaWe’re back! In this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 1934 Newbery medal Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs. This book is the biography of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. We are excited to be back discussing books with you all! Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and listen … Continue reading 20: Invincible Louisa
2018-09-221h 29Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 11: Laura Ingalls WilderIn this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we discuss the recent name change of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award to the Children’s Literature Legacy Award by the ALA and ALSC. We welcome back our very special guest, Zoey, to have a round-table discussion on this topic. This name change has evoked many passionate … Continue reading Special Episode 11: Laura Ingalls Wilder
2018-08-0655 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast19: Bud, Not BuddyIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2000 Newbery medal, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. From homelessness to jazz music—this book piqued our curiosity and inspired us to research several aspects of the Great Depression. Grab some red pop, a mustard and baloney sandwich, and some … Continue reading 19: Bud, Not Buddy
2018-07-261h 09Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 10: Little Women – Jo & AmyIn this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we are joined again by our dear friend, Zoey, as we conclude our review of the PBS mini series Little Women. As promised, we spend our final discussion of this beloved story talking about Jo and Amy. Grab some peaches and a glass of sweet tea … Continue reading Special Episode 10: Little Women – Jo & Amy
2018-07-101h 48Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 9: Little Women – Meg & BethIn this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we are joined by our very dear friend, Zoey, as we discuss the PBS mini series Little Women. We focus on Meg and Beth in this episode and also give some history on Louisa May Alcott. Grab some coffee, jam, and biscuits and listen in … Continue reading Special Episode 9: Little Women – Meg & Beth
2018-06-301h 40Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast18: The One and Only IvanIn this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. We all enjoyed this sweet story of a gorilla, a stray dog, two elephants, and a little girl who chooses to do the right thing. Grab a bag of chocolate and … Continue reading 18: The One and Only Ivan
2018-06-221h 18Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast17: The Hero and the CrownIn this episode, we discuss the 1985 Newbery Medal winner The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley. And we share a special announcement: We have changed the name of our podcast! Team Friendship Reads the Newberys is now Reading the Newberys: A Team Friendship Podcast. As usual, we each share all the book related … Continue reading 17: The Hero and the Crown
2018-05-221h 26Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast16: Ginger PyeIn this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss and review the 1952 Newbery Medal winning book Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes. This is probably the first book in a very long time that we all did not enjoy. Despite this, we had a fun discussion as usual. (Warning: We do begin to … Continue reading 16: Ginger Pye
2018-04-241h 11Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastFavorite Mandy MomentsIn honor of her birthday , we would like to share with all of you our favorite moments with Mandy on our podcast. Enjoy…and join us in wishing her a very happy birthday! We love you, Mandalay!
2018-04-1704 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast15: From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. FrankweilerIn this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss the 1968 Newbery medal winner From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. We enjoyed the cleverness of this story about a sister and brother who run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and become entangled in the mystery … Continue reading 15: From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
2018-03-221h 20Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 8: We Review Disney’s A Wrinkle in TimeIn this special episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we share our thoughts on Disney’s film adaptation of the 1963 Newbery medal winner A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. This episode does contain potential spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Links related to this episode: The Gospel Coalition Article by Rebecca McLaughlin … Continue reading Special Episode 8: We Review Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time
2018-03-2023 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast14: The Graveyard BookIn this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys we discuss the 2009 Newbery Medal winner The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. This book is a little creepy, and a few of us were not sure about it at first. But we all ended up loving this book. Before we get into our book discussion, … Continue reading 14: The Graveyard Book
2018-02-071h 58Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast13: Johnny TremainHappy New Year! In our first episode of 2018, we discuss the 1944 Newbery Medal winner Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Esther takes her readers right into 1775 and the beginnings of the American Revolution as well as the daily struggles the people of that time period endured. Grab a blanket and some tea and … Continue reading 13: Johnny Tremain
2018-01-071h 01Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast12: Caddie WoodlawnIn this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys we discuss the 1936 Newbery Medal winner Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink! Grab a grande cup of coffee and a bag of Snickers and journey back with us to life on the Wisconsin frontier in the 1860’s! Show Notes: Mandy takes a break from her vacation … Continue reading 12: Caddie Woodlawn
2017-11-091h 22Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast11: The Girl Who Drank the MoonIn this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys we discuss the 2017 Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. Themes of truth, knowledge, power, sorrow, joy and hope are woven throughout this book. It was no surprise to us when we learned that Kelly is also a teacher. … Continue reading 11: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
2017-10-051h 12Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 7: Anne with an ‘E’This episode is the last episode in which we discuss season one of Anne with an ‘E.’ We get deep with this episode even though none of us liked it. We also discuss our season 2 predictions. home/belonging the power of words the real world developing relationships with our children charity Go Fund Me JERRY! … Continue reading Special Episode 7: Anne with an ‘E’
2017-09-161h 54Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 6: Anne with an EWe discuss episode 6 of the Netflix series Anne with an ‘E’ in this special episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys! This is one of the more emotional episodes of Anne with an ‘E’, but Team Friendship find much to discuss including obligation, remorse, empathy, role models, marriage and more! Grab some cookies … Continue reading Special Episode 6: Anne with an E
2017-09-051h 01Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast10: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMHWe have arrived at the tenth episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys! In this episode, we discuss Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien. We celebrate this special milestone by eating watermelon (or as we call it—”nature’s cake”) as we record. Go grab some watermelon and listen in as … Continue reading 10: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
2017-08-241h 20Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 5: Anne with an ETeam Friendship is joined again by our good friend, Zoey, as we discuss episode 5 of the Netflix series Anne with an E: “Tightly Knotted to a Similar String.” Grab a cup of tea and listen in as we discuss this fun and heartwarming episode in which Anne becomes a woman and finally gets puffed sleeves! … Continue reading Special Episode 5: Anne with an E
2017-08-1857 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast9: A Wrinkle in TimeIn this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss the 1963 Newbery medal winner A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. Banning books – this book has been banned over the years in many libraries for (in our opinion) silly reasons. Lauren has no idea why she has never read this book until … Continue reading 9: A Wrinkle in Time
2017-07-281h 39Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 4: Anne with an ETeam Friendship is joined again by our good friend, Zoey! We discuss episode 4: “Creepy Katie”; Anne’s pine cone students; gender roles; the spirit of the people; Anne standing up for herself; the “Story Club”; and Anne’s decision to return to school. Links related to this episode: The Costumes of Anne with an E – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP2qKdw1URg Costume designer, … Continue reading Special Episode 4: Anne with an E
2017-07-191h 02Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 3: Anne with an EIn this episode Team Friendship is joined by our good friend, Zoey! We discuss Anne and Marilla’s experiences of entering new territory; the PMSC; the “incident”; Matthew’s response; Marilla’s confrontation; Gilbert!!!! and the infamous slate smash! Links related to this episode: The Costumes of Anne with an E – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP2qKdw1URg Costume designer, Anne Dixon’s lookbook … Continue reading Special Episode 3: Anne with an E
2017-07-1753 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast8: Bridge to TerabithiaThis episode is dedicated to all those who have lost someone very dear to them. ♥ In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we review the beloved classic Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. In the words of our friend, Benji from Goodreads: “Even when you know that it’s coming, even when you’re completely … Continue reading 8: Bridge to Terabithia
2017-06-181h 53Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 2: Anne with an E[image credit: Netflix] In this second special episode of the Team Friendship podcast, we review the second episode of Anne with an E! Show Notes: More behind the scenes tidbits from Lauren We learn an interesting fact about the episode titles! We delve deeper into the music of Anne with an E Helen Shaver, the … Continue reading Special Episode 2: Anne with an E
2017-06-1148 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship PodcastSpecial Episode 1: Anne with an E[image credit: Netflix] Team Friendship Reviews Anne with an E! In this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we review the first episode of the Netflix Original series. Having grown up loving the 1985 television movie adaptation of L. M. Montgomery’s beloved book, Anne of Green Gables, we were intrigued by this new adaptation … Continue reading Special Episode 1: Anne with an E
2017-06-0158 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast7: The Tale of Despereaux“We’ll love you forever, Kate!” In this episode, we review the 2004 Newbery medal winner, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Once again, we are swept away by Kate’s masterful use of words to engage our emotions and tell a beautiful story of sorrow, courage, revenge, forgiveness, and love. In spite of our … Continue reading 7: The Tale of Despereaux
2017-05-201h 35Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast6: Julie of the WolvesIn episode 6 of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we review the 1973 Newbery Medal winner Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George. The Team discuss their favorite parts of this book, why this book has been banned over the years and why they believe they would not survive in the wild as … Continue reading 6: Julie of the Wolves
2017-04-261h 27Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast5: Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated AdventuresIn this episode, we discuss the 2014 Newbery Medal winner Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo. In the words of Elizabeth Bird from School Library Journal (slj.com), “It lures you in with the ridiculous and then when you least expect it gets you in the gut with a bolt of pure, uncut, … Continue reading 5: Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
2017-03-142h 15Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast4: The CrossoverIn this episode, we discuss the 2015 Newbery Medal winner, The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. This coming-of-age story is told from the perspective of 12 year old (almost 13 year old) Josh Bell who plays basketball on his junior high school team with his twin brother, Jordan (who goes by JB). This book takes us on … Continue reading 4: The Crossover
2017-02-041h 25Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast3: Last Stop on Market StreetIn our third episode, we review by Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson. We all loved this book! From its heartwarming messages to its fun and simple illustrations, Last Stop on Market Street is not only for young readers but also readers who are young at heart. Our favorite Goodreads book critic, Benji … Continue reading 3: Last Stop on Market Street
2016-12-141h 21Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast2:The Voyages of Doctor DolittleIn our second episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss the 1923 winner The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Because we recorded this episode right after Thanksgiving, we were able to be together in person as we recorded! Show Notes: -We discuss what we’ve been up to this month, and why … Continue reading 2:The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
2016-11-3050 minReading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast1:The Story of MankindCheck our our first episode: The Story of Mankind! In this episode, we introduce ourselves to the people and discuss the very first Newbery Medal winner: The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon! *Intro music: “Feeling Good” by Royalty Free Copyright Music
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