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#AmWritingSticking it to the Book Banners: A Glorious Tale of VictoryGreetings writers! Sarina here. Earlier in May I was surfing social media, as one does, when I came across a story about children’s author Erica Perl and an ill-fated school visit. Her scheduled visit to a school was abruptly canceled. After asking a few questions, it was determined that a single parent had objected to… Well, it’s hard to say. We’ll let Erica tell her story. But you should know that Ms. Perl’s twenty years of book publishing have included such salacious titles as When Cookie Met Carrot and A Whale of a Tea P...2025-05-2347 min
#AmWritingSticking it to the Book Banners: A Glorious Tale of Pyrrhic VictoryGreetings writers! Sarina here.
Earlier in May I was surfing social media, as one does, when I came across a story about children’s author Erica Perl and an ill-fated school visit. Her scheduled visit to a school was abruptly canceled. After asking a few questions, it was determined that a single parent had objected to…
Well, it’s hard to say. We’ll let Erica tell her story. But you should know that Ms. Perl’s twenty years of book publishing have included such salacious titles as When Cookie Met Carrot and A Whale of a Tea Party...2025-05-2347 min
The Reference DeskDolly Parton Part 2In this episode, we are bewitched by Dolly Patron (again!)After leaving the Porter Wagoner Show and striking it big on her own as a solo country artist, Dolly turned to yet another industry: the movies. The commercial and critical success of 9 to 5 (and the award-winning single of the same name Dolly wrote for the film) propelled her to superstardom. Since then, Dolly has been featured in over a dozen films, including classics like The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Steel Magnolias along with some flops (like when she tried to turn Sylvester Stallone into a coun...2025-02-0559 min
Ishara's Reading PodcastHoliday Special: "How Carrot & Cookie Saved Christmas" with Erica PerlSend us a textFor the final episode of season 3, Ishara has picked the perfect holiday tale full of friendship, adventure, and tons of festive fun! In this special episode, Ishara is super excited to chat with the talented Erica S. Perl about her delightful book, How Carrot and Cookie Saved Christmas 🥕🍪Join Ishara as Erica shares the behind-the-scenes magic of how a delightful little Carrot and a super sweet Cookie team up to save Christmas in the most unexpected way! With lots of laughs and a sprinkle of holiday cheer, this story is perfect for bo...2024-12-2430 min
E Train TalksE Train Talks With THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 16 HANUKKAH STORIES Author Panel!THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 16 HANUKKAH STORIES, edited by award-winning author Henry Herz, is an incredible middle-grade anthology that portrays the diverse history and traditions celebrated in Jewish families across the globe. Every story speaks to the heart and reminds readers of all the hopes, dreams and love shared by the Jewish people.
I had the honor of speaking with 6 of the wonderful authors that contributed to this meaningful Hanukkah anthology. Watch my talk with these six wonderful storytellers and open your hearts and minds to the powerful impact their beautiful stories will have on you!
THE FESTIVAL...2024-12-161h 29
The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)A Very December 25th HanukkahSHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/12/a-very-december-25th-hanukkah.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/UWPCM0P5Hpt6NgXH36TIfIelswY?utm_source=copy_url Happy Hanukkah! Christmas and Hanukkah overlap this year, with Hanukkah beginning on December 25, so it's a good time to think about the juxtaposition of these two holidays. Hanukkah is a minor holiday but its proximity to Christmas brings it extra attention. Let's talk about that! GUESTS: Henry Herz, editor of The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories Joanne Levy, Festival contributor and co-author of Let It Glow Erica P...2024-12-0138 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookDolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas Audiobook by Dolly PartonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 759719
Title: Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas
Author: Dolly Parton, Erica S. Perl
Narrator: Dolly Parton
Format: Unabridged
Length: 0:06:29
Language: English
Release date: 10-01-24
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, General, Animals & Nature, Holidays
Summary:
In this standalone sequel to instant New York Times Bestseller Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes it Big, Dolly's favorite god-dog is back with a tale about the true meaning of Christmas.
French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he could ever want: a...2024-10-0106 min
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Animals & NatureDolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas by Erica S. Perl, Dolly PartonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759719to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas
Author: Erica S. Perl, Dolly Parton
Narrator: Dolly Parton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
In this standalone sequel to instant New York Times Bestseller Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes it Big, Dolly's favorite god-dog is back with a tale about the true meaning of Christmas. French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he could ever want: a place in Nashville, a great band, and even...2024-10-0106 min
Stories for RoryFerocious Fluffity by Erica S Perl and Henry ColeFluffity is the new classroom pet but they’re not as cute as they appear! 2024-09-1305 min
S.I.A.: The PodcastEpisode 15: Chicken Butt? What? Author Erica PerlEpisode 15 features guest Erica Perl, award winning author of more than forty popular and critically-acclaimedbooks for children and teens. Ms. Perl has received fellowships from the Virginia Center on the Creative Arts, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Yiddish Book Center, and PJ Library.
2024-03-2729 min
Read-a-long story time with MommyThe Ninth night of Hanukkah by Erica S. PerlJoin Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria while we read about Hanukkah: It’s Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family’s new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything! Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night. And then, just as Hanukkah is about to end, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash (“helper”) candle, have a brilliant idea: they’re going to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a way to say thanks...2023-12-1112 min
Ishara's Reading PodcastMy Interview with Ms. Erica Perl: A Teacher, Dreamer, and Award Winning Children's Book AuthorSend us a textThis week we share my final author interview at this year's National Book Festival, hosted by the Library of Congress! I had so much fun meeting award-winning author Ms. Erica Perl, whose books have been New York Times Best Sellers! Ms. Erica has done so many different and amazing things, including writing, teaching, advocating for access to more books, acting, becoming a lawyer, and most delicious of all, driving an ice cream truck (yum!) One of my favorite parts of this interview was learning what it was like for Ms. Erica to write...2023-11-1726 min
Storytime with Harper, Holden & Baby ButterDolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It BigDolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big
by Dolly Parton and Erica S. Perl2023-10-2105 min
Ishara's Reading PodcastMy Interview - Exploring The Circle of Stories With Joy Harjo: The 23rd Poet Laureate of The USSend us a textWelcome to this very special episode of Ishara’s Reading Podcast! In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, Ishara was honored to interview acclaimed poet, writer, and musician Ms. Joy Harjo of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation who is the first ever Native American US Poet Laureate! And for this week’s book, Ishara reads aloud Ms. Joy’s moving poem, “Remember” which is now a children’s book, beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling artist Michaela Goade of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes.In her interview wi...2023-10-0927 min