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Get Bookie with Miss CookieBilly the Kid Makes it Big (Reading 9 to 5, Ep. 5)Welcome back, bookies! Our special tribute series dedicated to the queen of country music and storytelling—Reading 9 to 5: Miss Cookie’s Dolly Parton Tribute—continues with a very special furry friend!For Episode 5, Miss Cookie is reading Billy the Kid Makes It Big, written by Dolly Parton and Erica S. Perl, and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley!Join us as we head to Nashville with Billy—Dolly’s real-life god-dog! You'll hear all about how this stylish French bulldog chases his country music dreams, learns to shake off the doubters, and discovers that stayi...
2026-09-2613 min
#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 Fan MailFor 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 Talks Books: A Literacy InitiativeE 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...
2024-12-0138 minThe 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...
2024-12-0138 min
Portable Spoken Tales Accompanying Listeners During Productive Daily ActivitiesDolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas Audiobook by Erica S. PerlListen to full audiobook for free :https://audiobookzap.com/freeTitle: Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for ChristmasCategories: Animal, Animal Fiction, Christmas, DogAuthor: Erica S. PerlNarrator: Dolly PartonPublisher: Listening LibraryRelease date: 10-01-2024Language: EnglishSummary: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...
2024-10-0100 min
Start A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Mind-Blowing.Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas by Dolly Parton, Erica S. PerlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/113533to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas
Author: Dolly Parton, Erica S. Perl
Narrator: Dolly Parton
Format: mp3
Length: 6 mins
Release date: 10-01-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Music
Publisher's Summary:
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 a cross-country tour. It's all totally tail-riffic...but he can't help but feel that something's missing. When Billy's band is scheduled to perform at Barkafeller Center on Christmas Day, he'll...
2024-10-0106 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 Fan MailThis 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. Perl
2023-10-2105 min
Ishara's Reading PodcastMy Interview - Exploring The Circle of Stories With Joy Harjo: The 23rd Poet Laureate of The USSend us Fan MailWelcome 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
Ishara's Reading PodcastMy Interview with Ms. Jeanine Hays and Mr. Bryan Mason - Founders of "AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home"!Send us Fan MailOn this week’s podcast, we continue Ishara’s exclusive interview series with authors from the 2023 National Book Festival in Washington D.C., sponsored by the Library of Congress! Calling all aspiring interior designers out there! Looking to bring your unique flair and sense of style to the décor in your home? How do we – and especially kids – create places in our home where we live and play that embody and honor our culture and heritage? That is what this week’s book is all about! “AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black...
2023-10-0527 min
Ishara's Reading PodcastI interviewed the National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature - Ms. Meg Medina!Send us Fan MailJust a few weeks ago Ishara had the opportunity to attend her second National Book Festival sponsored by the Library of Congress annually in Washington D.C. And this time, it was an even bigger deal - Ishara received her very first press pass! She had an amazing experience interviewing several of her favorite authors! First to be interview by Ishara was Meg Medina - the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature! Meg is a beautifully proud Cuban American author, who has written books for kids of all ages an...
2023-09-0707 min
Get Lost In Into A Sensational Full Audiobook During Your Workout.White Bird: A Novel by R. J. Palacio, Erica S. Perl - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/111733to listen full audiobooks.
Title: White Bird: A Novel
Series: Wonder
Author: R. J. Palacio, Erica S. Perl - contributor
Narrator: Hillary Huber, Hope Newhouse
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 06-27-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 29 ratings
Genres: Historical Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together...
2023-06-276h 31
Indulge In Your Ears To A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big by Dolly Parton, Erica S. PerlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/113532to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big
Author: Dolly Parton, Erica S. Perl
Narrator: Dolly Parton
Format: mp3
Length: 5 mins
Release date: 04-25-23
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Music
Publisher's Summary:
French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he's barking up the...
2023-04-2505 min
Fuse 8 n' KateEpisode 154 - It Could Always Be WorseGood Yuntif! The show has never celebrated this holiday on the show before, but this week Kate and Betsy decided to do something extra special. That something special comes in the form of special guest star, Erica Perl! And when it came to suggesting a book, the answer was this 1977 Caldecott Honor winner a.k.a. The Official Picture Book of 2020 (we hope).
Show Notes:
Alas, TeachingBooks.net didn't have a pronunciation of Margot Zemach's name, but you can find a nice display of some of her book covers there: https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=9166
For the full...
2020-09-2833 min
Carry stories everywhereAll the Fun Winter ThingsVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: All the Fun Winter ThingsSubtitle: Arnold and Louise, Book 4Series: #4 in Arnold and LouiseCategories: Animal, Animal Fiction, Bear, Chapter BookAuthor: Erica S. PerlNarrator: Eevin HartsoughPublisher: Recorded BooksRelease date: 10-15-2019Language: English
2019-10-1500 min
Carry stories everywhereHappy FellVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: Happy FellSeries: #3 in Arnold and LouiseCategories: Animal, Animal Fiction, Bear, Chapter BookAuthor: Erica S. PerlNarrator: Eevin HartsoughPublisher: Recorded BooksRelease date: 10-03-2019Language: English
2019-10-0300 min
Carry stories everywhereThe Great LouweezieVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: The Great LouweezieSeries: #1 in Arnold and LouiseCategories: Animal, Animal Fiction, Bear, Chapter BookAuthor: Erica S. PerlNarrator: Eevin HartsoughPublisher: Recorded BooksRelease date: 10-03-2019Language: English
2019-10-0300 min
Carry stories everywhereLost and FoundVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: Lost and FoundSubtitle: Arnold and Louise, Book 2Series: #2 in Arnold and LouiseCategories: Animal, Animal Fiction, Bear, Chapter BookAuthor: Erica S. PerlNarrator: Eevin HartsoughPublisher: Recorded BooksRelease date: 10-03-2019Language: English
2019-10-0300 min
Get Hooked On Into A High-Impact Full Audiobook On The Go.The Great Louweezie by Erica S. PerlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/202668to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Great Louweezie
Series: Arnold and Louise, Book 1
Author: Erica S. Perl
Narrator: Eevin Hartsough
Format: mp3
Length: 10 mins
Release date: 10-03-19
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Bears
Publisher's Summary:
Arnold is a large black bear. His best friend, Louise, is a small chipmunk. But one day, Louise insists she is not Louise - she's the Great Louweezie, and she can predict the future! But when the Great Louweezie's demands begin to test Arnold's patience, the game feels much less fun. What will happen if friendship isn't in...
2019-10-0310 min
The Children's Book PodcastErica PerlErica Perl (@ericaperl), author of The Capybara Conspiracy, stops by the podcast to talk about inspiration from an episode of This American Life, naming the most ridiculous mascot, and avoiding a straight narrative by keeping things dramatic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
2017-01-1036 min