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Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
February 8, 2026 "Repairing the Breach"
Sermon by Rev. RG Wilson LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with perm...
2026-02-13
16 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
February 1, 2026 "The Upside Down Foolishness of God"
Sermon by Rev. RG Wilson-LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of t...
2026-02-07
12 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
SPECIAL EPISODE: Gen Silent Discussion
In November of 2025 Find Hope Now with Rev. Megan Strause and Michael Banville hosted a screening of the movie Gen Silent. Here is the recording of the discussion from before and after the movie.Welcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Ang...
2026-02-04
1h 15
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
SPECIAL EPISODE: Gen Silent Discussion
In November of 2025 Find Hope Now with Rev. Megan Strause and Michael Banville hosted a screening of the movie Gen Silent. Here is the recording of the discussion from before and after the movieWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Ang...
2026-02-04
1h 15
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
Jan 25, 2026 "Buckle Up"
Sermon by Rev. RG Wilson-LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of t...
2026-01-30
15 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
Jan 18, 2026 "Where Do We Go From Here?"
Sermon by Rev. Megan StrauseWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of t...
2026-01-23
17 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
January 11, 2026 "A Time to Jump"
Sermon by Rev. RG Wilson-LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of t...
2026-01-16
21 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
January 4, 2026 " The Word Became Flesh"
Sermon by Katy FazioWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the...
2026-01-07
27 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve Sermon
Sermon by Welcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, or
2026-01-02
17 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
2025 Christmas Pageant!
If you have trouble watching the video here it is also on our YouTube Channel. Welcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public dom...
2025-12-26
16 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
December 7, 2025 "The Sound of the World to Come"
Sermon by Rev. Megan StrauseWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, orrepr...
2025-12-12
15 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
Nov 30, 2025 "A Defiant Hope"
Sermon by Rev. RG Wilson LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, orr...
2025-12-04
12 min
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The Black Market
Thank you to @mediamastersbks for kindly sending us this wonderful book for review![Chapter book review] Written by Jed AlexanderM’s Rating: 10/10"The Black Market" by Jed Alexander is such a cool and spooky book that you HAVE to read! It’s about a boy named Martin who gets these super weird shoes from his great-aunt, and when he tries to find out where they came from, he discovers a secret magical marketplace that only appears on Halloween. He and his friend Jess explore this...
2025-12-02
09 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
November 23, 2025 "Hopeful Desolations?"
Sermon - RG Wilson-LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, orreprinted/pod...
2025-11-28
15 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
November 16, 2025 "Tough Love"
Sermon by Rev Megan StrauseWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of...
2025-11-21
16 min
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The Wild Robot Escapes
[Chapter book review]Written by Peter BrownIllustrated by Peter BrownM’s Rating: 4/10 “The Wild Robot Escapes” is the second book in the 3-book series The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. When the first book ended, Roz had to leave her island. In this book, Roz lives on a farm with a nice family, but she really misses her friends on the island. So, she tries to escape from the farm and go back to her island home. Two kids help her, and they go on a...
2025-11-14
10 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
November 9, 2025 "God of the Living"
Sermon by RG Wilson-LyonsWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, orreprinted/pod...
2025-11-14
15 min
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Ban This Book
[Chapter book review]Written by Alan GratzM’s Rating: 10/10"Ban This Book" by Alan Gratz is about a girl named Amy Anne who finds out that her favorite books have been banned from the school library. Instead of giving up, she starts a secret library filled with all the banned books — hidden in her locker! As more students join her, Amy learns about standing up for what she thinks is right and the importance of having a voice. This book is exciting, funny, and really makes you think about why reading free...
2025-11-12
07 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
November 2, 2025 " Love Stronger than Death" Litany of Remembrance
Welcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, orreprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under One License# A-740739.A...
2025-11-06
20 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
Oct 26, 2025 "Sanctuary in the Storm: Anxiety in the Immigration community"
Sermon today by Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons, Dr.Geralde Gabeau, and Chris Flores. Welcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-Lyons Associate Pastor - Rev. Megan Strause Ministry of Children and Families - Katy FazioMinister of Music - Dr Matthew LarsonSoloists - Angela Gooch, Emily Harmon, Marcus Huber, Anthony PilcherMusic is either in the public domain, use...
2025-10-31
21 min
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Loon Cove Summer
Thank you to MediaMastersPublicity for kindly sending us this wonderful book for review![Chapter book review] Written by Donna GalantiM’s Rating: 10/10 "Loon Cove Summer" by Donna Galanti is a heartwarming story that’s perfect for summer reading! It’s about Eva, a girl who spends her summer in Loon Cove, where she discovers secrets about her family, makes new friends, and learns to face her fears. The story is filled with mystery, adventure, and lots of emotions. I love how...
2025-10-07
08 min
Colors of Grace: Weekly Words for Every Soul
Sept 21, 2025 "Denomination of Firsts"
Sermon today by Katy FazioWelcome to United Congregational Church in Miltonfor more info visit www.uccmilton.org Pastor - Rev. RG Wilson-LyonsAssociate Pastor - Rev. Megan StrauseMusic is either in the public domain, used with permission of the composer, orreprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under One License# A-740739.All rights reserved.thumbnail art by Freepik.com#United #unitedcongregationalchurch #first #firstcongregationalchurch #eastcongregationalchurch #e...
2025-09-25
22 min
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Wonka: The Story Before the Chocolate Factory
[Chapter book review] Written by Sibéal PounderM’s Rating: 10/10 "Wonka" by Sibéal Pounder is a really cool story about young Willy Wonka before he became the world’s favourite chocolate maker. It’s all about how he chased his big dreams, even when greedy people tried to stop him. He uses his imagination and kindness to make amazing chocolate magic. The book is based on Roald Dahl’s famous chocolate factory story, and it’s full of fun, adventure, and surprises. If you like Roald Dahl, yo...
2025-09-01
08 min
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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell and The Enchantress Returns
[Chapter book review] Written by Chris ColferIllustrated by Brandon DormanM’s Rating: 10/10 “The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell and The Enchantress Returns” by Chris Colfer are two amazing books that take you on the coolest adventure ever! They’re about twins, Alex and Conner, who fall into a magical book and end up in a world full of fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Snow White, and Red Riding Hood. In the first book, they go on a quest to...
2025-07-01
11 min
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Who is J.K. Rowling?
[Knowledge book review] Written by Pam Pollack and Meg BelvisoIllustrated by Stephen MarchesiM’s Rating: 10/10 "Who Is J.K. Rowling?" is a book all about J.K. Rowling, the famous author who wrote Harry Potter! It tells you lots of cool and interesting things about how she came up with the idea for the world’s favourite book. I really enjoyed reading it, especially because I’m a big Harry Potter fan — if you are too, you’ll probably love this bo...
2025-06-14
08 min
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The Wild Robot Protects
[Chapter book review] Written by Peter BrownIllustrated by Peter BrownM’s Rating: 10/10 “The Wild Robot Protects” by Peter Brown is an awesome adventure story that I really loved! It's about a robot named Roz who lives on an island with her animal friends. But something terrible happens—a toxic tide is hurting their home! So Roz goes on an underwater mission to find out what’s causing it and how to stop it. She meets cool sea creatures and faces big ch...
2025-05-21
12 min
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The Wild Robot Escapes
[Chapter book review] Written by Peter BrownIllustrated by Peter BrownM’s Rating: 4/10 “The Wild Robot Escapes” is the second book in the 3-book series The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. When the first book ended, Roz had to leave her island. In this book, Roz lives on a farm with a nice family, but she really misses her friends on the island. So, she tries to escape from the farm and go back to her island home. Two kids...
2025-04-24
10 min
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The Wild Robot
[Chapter book review]Written by Peter BrownIllustrated by Peter BrownM’s Rating: 10/10“The Wild Robot” is about Roz, a robot stranded alone on a wild island after a shipwreck. Despite being made by humans, Roz must learn to survive in nature. The story blends technology and the wild in an exciting way. At first, the island animals don’t trust her, but she works hard to gain their trust through kindness. Over time, they accept her, and the story becomes...
2025-04-18
11 min
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Super Sleuth
[Chapter book review]Written by David WalliamsIllustrated by Adam StowerM’s Rating: 10/10“Super Sleuth” by David Walliams is an exciting mystery book that you won’t want to put down! It’s about a girl named Dilly who dreams of being like Sherlock Holmes. She even trains her dog, Watson, to help her solve crimes! When they go on a cruise, strange things start to happen—murders! Join Dilly as she tries to figure out who the bad guy is, with ple...
2025-04-09
11 min
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100 Things to Know About Food
[Knowledge book review] Written by Sam Baer, Rachel Frith, Rose Hall, Alice James & Jerome MartinIllustrated by Federico Mariani & Parko PoloM’s Rating: 10/10 “100 Things to Know About Food” is an awesome book full of cool food facts! Did you know you can grow a burger in a lab or that animal bones and skin can be used to make jelly or mousses? This book is packed with fun facts, colorful pictures, and mind-blowing info about what we eat. If...
2025-03-27
21 min
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Slime
[Chapter book review] Written by David WalliamsIllustrated by Tony RossM’s Rating: 9/10 "Slime" by David Walliams is a book about Ned, a boy on Mulch Island where adults are super mean. There’s a strict teacher, a grumpy ice cream man, and the worst—Greta Greed! Ned, who uses a wheelchair, finds magical SLIME that can do amazing things. Together, they go on adventures to stop the nasty grown-ups and make Mulch Island better for kids. This boo...
2025-03-18
11 min
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Kids Story Book ǀ The Cook and the Kingǀ Read Aloud by Megan (Ep. RA3)
Story by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by David RobertsIf you would like to purchase this book, you may click on the link below -https://amzn.asia/d/0GQ2M0u#readreadhurray #thecookandtheking #juliadonaldson #davidroberts #book #bookreview #childrenbook #kidbook #picturebook #booklover Music from #uppbeat:1 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/tell-me-you-love-me (License code: LOE18Q4HBNIIBZNR)2 https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/bubbles (License code: WMTN5SQUAFBFASSA)3 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/weekend-chores (License code: GAIMM2ZUVTYIJO4S)Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t...
2024-08-06
07 min
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The Blunders
[Chapter book review] Written by David WalliamsIllustrated by Adam StowerM’s Rating: 9/10“The Blunders” by David Walliams is about the Blunder family, who are the funniest and clumsiest family ever. They live in a big old house called Blunder Hall, and when their home is in danger, they have to work together to save it. This book is packed with hilarious adventures, and the illustrations by Adam Stower make it even more awesome. If you are in the mood for a good laugh, give it a read.Mu...
2024-05-23
06 min
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Read Aloud by Megan: Superworm - Bedtime Stories for Kids [RA2]
Story by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel SchefflerIf you would like to purchase this book, you may click on the link below -https://amzn.asia/d/12FwIYL#readreadhurray #superworm #juliadonaldson #axelscheffler #book #bookreview #childrenbook #kidbook #picturebook #booklover Music from #uppbeat:1 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/tell-me-you-love-me (License code: LOE18Q4HBNIIBZNR)2 https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/bubbles (License code: WMTN5SQUAFBFASSA)3 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/weekend-chores (License code: GAIMM2ZUVTYIJO4S)Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hic...
2024-05-23
06 min
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Read Aloud by Megan: A Squash and a Squeeze - Bedtime Stories for Kids [RA1]
Story by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel SchefflerIf you would like to purchase this book, you may click on the link below -https://amzn.asia/d/8DFaIsq#readreadhurray #Asquashandasqueeze #juliadonaldson #axelscheffler #book #bookreview #childrenbook #kidbook #picturebook #booklover Music from #Uppbeat:1 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/tell-me-you-love-me (License code: LOE18Q4HBNIIBZNR)2 https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/bubbles (License code: WMTN5SQUAFBFASSA)3 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/weekend-chores (License code: GAIMM2ZUVTYIJO4S)Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hic...
2024-05-08
05 min
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The Brain is Kind of a Big Deal
[Picture book review]written and illustrated by Nick SelukM’s Rating: 10/10"The Brain is Kind of a Big Deal" by Nick Seluk is super cool if you wanna know how our brains work. It's got these awesome pictures and funny stuff that explain everything. You get to learn about how we remember things, feel stuff, use our senses, and even why we need sleep. It's really fun and interesting to see what our brain can do!Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io...
2024-04-26
14 min
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El Deafo
[Chapter book review]written and illustrated by Cece BellM’s Rating: 10/10"El Deafo" by Cece Bell is a graphic novel that everyone should read! It is a story about Cece Bell growing up with hearing loss and navigating the challenges of childhood. The book sheds light on the unique perspective of living with a hearing impairment but also celebrates resilience, friendship, and the power of embracing our differences. If you're looking for a touching and uplifting read that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired, "El Deafo" is the pe...
2024-04-19
16 min
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Dear Girl,
[Picture book review]written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris RosenthalIllustrated by Holly HatamM’s Rating: 10/10"Dear Girl," by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is such a cool book for girls of all ages! It's super touching and helps girls figure out feelings and gives awesome advice. It's all about being a girl and finding out what makes girls special. It totally inspires you to believe in yourself and go after what you love. If you're a girl who wants to feel empowered and understood, "Dear Girl," is the perfect book for you!
2024-04-12
24 min
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The Silver Stream
[Picture book review] written by Robert RoennfeldtM’s Rating: 10/10‘The Silver Stream’ by Robert Roennfeldt is a captivating book that delves into the heartwarming tale of a mother platypus nurturing her babies and the profound journey of life that unfolds with the arrival of two platypus siblings near their silver stream habitat. The book beautifully narrates the cyclical nature of existence and the enchanting world of these unique creatures as they navigate the challenges and joys of survival and growth.Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https...
2024-04-05
15 min
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The Little Aces, A Golf Story
[Picture book review] written by Rose OstrowIllustrated by Nazar HorokhivskyiM’s Rating: 10/10'The Little Aces, A Golf Story' by Rose Ostrow is all about the fun and excitement of golf. Meet Julian and his little brother Eli. They're out having a blast playing golf when something strange happens - Julian's golf ball disappears right before their eyes! But instead of getting bummed out, these two brothers team up to solve the mystery. Along the way, they meet all sorts of cool animal characters who join in on the...
2024-02-29
14 min
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Robodog
[Chapter books reviews]written by David WalliamsM’s Rating: 10/10In "Robodog," the coolest hero is a new recruit at the Police Dog School, all set for epic adventures! He's on a mission to keep Bedlam safe from sneaky super villains. But watch out—there are crafty cats out to get him! Robodog is brave, strong, and super smart, he beat the baddies with the help of his friends and stop the villains' evil plans and save the city. Get ready for action-packed fun as Robodog zooms through thrilling escapades, show...
2024-02-12
10 min
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The Day the Crayons Came Home
[Picture books reviews]written by Drew Daywaltillustrated by Oliver JeffersM’s Rating: 10/10"The Day the Crayons Came Home" by Drew Daywalt is a follow-up to his book The Day the Crayons Quit. It's all about crayons writing letters to Duncan, telling him why they're upset about how he used them, being misplaced and forgotten! Each crayon is eager to return, so Duncan makes a special castle to make them feel more like home, realizing that they are not in good shape and too misshapen to fit in th...
2024-01-19
14 min
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
[Chapter books reviews] written by Roald DahlM’s Rating: 9/10 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is one of the coolest books ever, written by Roald Dahl. It's all about a boy named Charlie who doesn't have a lot of money but gets the chance of a lifetime when he wins a golden ticket to explore Willy Wonka's super magical chocolate factory. In my review, we'll check out the fantastic characters and the incredible places they visit. This book is a must-read for both kids and grow...
2023-12-05
12 min
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Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!
[Chapter books reviews] written by David WalliamsM’s Rating: 8/10 "The Day the Crayons Quit" is an engaging picture book crafted by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. The story revolves around Duncan's crayons, who decide to go on strike! Each crayon has its own unique grievance and expresses it in a letter to Duncan. What plan will Duncan come up with to bring harmony back to his box of crayons?Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t/giul...
2023-12-03
09 min
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MegaMonster
[Chapter books reviews] written by David WalliamsM’s Rating: 10/10 "MegaMonster" by David Walliams is an epic adventure. Larker, the hilarious hero gets sent to The Cruel School perched on top of a dormant volcano. The classes are beyond terrible, the school lunches are downright gross, and the teachers are seriously scary. Dr. Doktur, the Science teacher, has a suspicious plan with a 'Monsterfication Machine.' Larker discovers this sneaky plot and finds himself in a wild adventure trying to escape one of the terrifying Mega...
2023-12-01
12 min
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Gangsta Granny
[Chapter books reviews]written by David WalliamsM’s Rating: 10/10 "Gangsta Granny" by David Walliams is an awesome book that I totally love! In this story, Ben's granny isn't your usual grandma. She's a 90-year-old international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Eventually, Ben joins her on the most epic heist ever – stealing The Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. It's a mix of funny and touching moments that really tug at your heartstrings.Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t/giu...
2023-12-01
10 min
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The Day the Crayons Quit
[Picture books reviews] written by Drew Daywalt illustrated by Oliver Jeffers M’s Rating: 10/10 "The Day the Crayons Quit" is an engaging picture book crafted by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. The story revolves around Duncan's crayons, who decide to go on strike! Each crayon has its own unique grievance and expresses it in a letter to Duncan. What plan will Duncan come up with to bring harmony back to his box of crayons? Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t/g...
2023-11-16
16 min
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The Pencil
[Picture books reviews] written by Allan Ahlberg illustrated by Bruce Ingman M’s Rating: 10/10 "The Pencil" is a delightful picture book created by Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman. This story follows a clever pencil that loves to draw various characters to fill its world with creativity. Along the way, the pencil brings to life Kitty, a paintbrush that adds colors to the drawings. But watch out, because the pencil also sketches an eraser that turns out to be a bit mischievous! Let’s get ready to discover how our...
2023-11-16
13 min
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Matilda
[Chapter books reviews]written by Roald Dahl M’s Rating: 5/5 "Matilda" is an amazing children's book written by Roald Dahl, who is known for creating wonderful stories. In the review, I am going to explore the book with you, looking at the cool things it talks about and the exciting things it has offered. It's sure to be an inspiring adventure for you. Let’s get ready to dive into the world of "Matilda".Music from #Uppbeat: background music - https://uppbeat.io/t/giul...
2023-11-15
11 min
Louisiana Considered
Filling teacher vacancies; why some cases involving enslaved people are still cited as precedent
In the spring of 2021, there were 2,500 teacher vacancies across Louisiana – and by the fall of 2022, the state still had more than 1,200 open positions. Across the state, districts have launched multiple efforts to increase teacher hiring – from bringing educators out of retirement to quick-turnaround teacher training programs. The Times-Picayune / New Orleans Advocate’s Jefferson Parish reporter, Marie Fazio, tells us about efforts to increase teacher hiring across the state. She’s joined by Baton Rouge high school science teacher Megan Hall, who was recently awarded the District-Level Teacher of the Year award after her first year at Arlington Preparat...
2023-10-04
24 min
Train ATX
Conor Shanosky On Playing His Time In The MLS & Coaching Up The Next Generation
On today's episode we are joined by Conor Shanosky. Conor played 12 seasons as a professional soccer player. He started his career at D.C United then went to Louisville City, and capped his playing career off with the Richmond Kickers. You can now find him and his fiancé, Megan Crosson, in Austin, Texas. He is currently on the coaching staff for Austin FC U17 Academy. This episode is super refreshing and will give listener's a first hand account of playing soccer professionally. It will also show how Conor made the transition from his playing days t...
2023-02-21
52 min