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The NewberyTart PodcastS9 E6 The Story Of MankindThe 100th episode! Marcy & Jennie discuss the very first Newbery winner, The Story of Mankind by Henrik Willem Van Loon. They chat about selective historical writing, fabricated maps & timelines, and the progress of 100 years of the Newbery Award!
2022-12-0731 min
The NewberyTart PodcastInterview: Renée WatsonJennie and Marcy speak with activist, author, and poet Renée Watson about her Coretta Scott King winning & Newbery honored book Piecing Me Together, the new book in her middle grade Ryan Hart series, and writing the joy of every day moments!
2022-11-3047 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS9 E5 The Old Tobacco ShopMarcy and Jennie discuss another of the severely questionable first group of Newbery honorees, The Old Tobacco Shop by William Bowen.
2022-11-1629 min
2022-11-0934 minThe NewberyTart PodcastS9 E3 The Windy HillJennie and Marcy review the 1922 Newbery Honor book The Windy Hill by Cornelia Meigs.
2022-11-0240 minThe NewberyTart PodcastS9 E2 Cedric The ForesterJennie and Marcy discuss 1922 Newbery Honor book Cedric the Forester.
2022-10-2627 minThe NewberyTart PodcastS9 E1 The Golden FleeceJennie and Marcy start off their 9th season discussing The Golden Fleece by Padraic Colum, one of the honor books in the very first year of Newbery winners.
2022-10-2031 min
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The NewberyTart PodcastKid Review: Millions Of CatsMarcy and Jennie, and special guest Lily, review the 1929 Newbery Honor book Millions of Cats, by Wanda Gág. They discuss the nature of folk stories, the importance of communication, and what debris one might expect after a trillion-cat catfight.
2022-03-1720 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS3 E6: It's Like This, CatJennie and Marcy discuss 1964 Newbery Medal-winning title It's Like This, Cat, by Emily Neville. Show notes and more at http://www.newberytart.com/s3-e6-its-like-this-cat/
2020-07-2938 min
The NewberyTart PodcastMini-episode: Meg MedinaJennie and Marcy talk with Newbery Medal-winning author Meg Medina (again!) and discuss her recent work, dealing with racism and pandemics, and the BEST recipe for ham croquetas. Show notes and links to related episodes available at http://www.newberytart.com/mini-episode-meg-medina/
2020-07-2319 minThe NewberyTart PodcastMini episode: Kate MessnerMarcy and Jennie talk with very prolific author Kate Messner about her 12 (yes, TWELVE) books out in 2020, plus cricket flavors, women's suffrage, and how much we all love Meg Medina. Full Show notes available on our website at http://www.newberytart.com/mini-episode-kate-messner/
2020-07-0627 minThe NewberyTart PodcastMini-episode: Judy SchachnerMarcy and Jennie discuss... well, mostly cat puppets, with beloved author Judy Schachner. Full show notes available at http://www.newberytart.com/mini-episode-judy-schachner/
2020-06-2416 minThe NewberyTart PodcastMini-episode: Nikki GrimesJennie and Marcy continue their series of 2020 mini-episodes with renowned author and poet Nikki Grimes.
2020-06-1620 minThe NewberyTart PodcastMini-episode: Kimberly Jones and Gilly SegalMarcy and Jennie talk with co-authors of the book I'm Not Dying With You Tonight, Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal, about their book and about Kimberly's viral video, "How Can We Win"
2020-06-1221 minThe NewberyTart PodcastMini-episode: Jules FeifferMarcy and Jennie talk with the legendary Jules Feiffer about comics, his career, and his new picture book Smart George.
2020-06-0814 minThe NewberyTart PodcastMini-episode: E. LockhartMarcy and Jennie start off their series of 2020 mini-episodes by talking with E. Lockhart, author of new YA book Again Again.
2020-06-0116 min
The NewberyTart PodcastRaina Telgemeier InterviewJennie and Marcy interview Raina Telgemeier about her new book Guts and about her book Smile, the 2019 Selection for On the Same Page, supported by Little shop of Stories, in Decatur, Georgia.
2019-10-2335 min
The NewberyTart PodcastNTP - 2019 OTSP: Smile (review)We're pleased to announce that we're partnering with Little Shop of Stories (www.littleshopofstories.com) and On the Same Page (www.weareonthesamepage.org) to do a 3-episode series on Raina Telgemeier's graphic novel Smile! In this episode Jennie and Marcy are joined by Little Shop's manager Justin Colussy-Estes to discuss Smile and the graphic novel format.
2019-08-3032 min
The NewberyTart PodcastNTP - OTSP: Smile announcementWe're pleased to announce that we're partnering with Little Shop of Stories (www.littleshopofstories.com) and On the Same Page (www.weareonthesamepage.org) to do a 3-episode series on Raina Telgemeier's graphic novel Smile!
2019-08-3000 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS3 E4: The LonerJennie and Marcy talk about Newbery Honor book The Loner by Esther Weir.
2019-03-0830 min
The NewberyTart PodcastMatt De La Pena InterviewMarcy and Jennie's very first interview! The sound quality's poor, but luckily for y'all it's super short :)
2019-02-2818 min
The NewberyTart PodcastKevin Henkes InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with legendary author/illustrator Kevin Henkes about his work and inspiration, the appeal of tiny clay rabbits, and how to make roomfuls of small children pretend to peck you.
2019-02-2151 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS3 E3: A Wrinkle in TimeMarcy and Jennie discuss 1963 Newbery Medal winner A Wrinkle in Time. Be sure to check out our other Wrinkle-related episodes!
2019-01-2438 min
The NewberyTart Podcast90-Second Newbery Interview, Part 1Marcy and Jennie talk with James of the 90-Second Newbery film festival!
2019-01-1726 min
The NewberyTart PodcastYuyi Morales InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales about her life, work, and inspirations.
2019-01-1048 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS3 E2: Men of AthensJennie and Marcy talk about 1963 Newbery honor winner Men of Athens, by Olivia Coolidge.
2018-12-2031 min
The NewberyTart PodcastCharlotte Jones Voiklis InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with Charlotte Jones Voiklis, granddaughter of Madeleine L'Engle and co-author (with her sister, Lena Roy) of the book Becoming Madeleine.
2018-12-1338 min
The NewberyTart PodcastLois Lowry InterviewMarcy and Jennie talk for a LONG time with the legendary, multiple Newbery-medal-winning author, Lois Lowry (!!!) about her life and writing, how not to store your Newbery Medals, and some truly improbable coincidences.
2018-12-061h 04
The NewberyTart PodcastHope Larson InterviewJennie and Marcy talk to author and illustrator Hope Larson about her novelization of A Wrinkle in Time, the best drink for a cold, and how to catch slugs.
2018-11-2930 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS3 E1: Thistle and ThymeMarcy and Jennie discuss 1963 Newbery Honor book Thistle and Thyme by Sorche Nic Leodhas. They also debate the merits of Scotch, stamp-carving, and a horrifying new theory about mermaids.
2018-11-2133 min
2018-11-1529 min
The NewberyTart PodcastKatherine Applegate InterviewMarcy and Jennie talk with Newbery medal winner Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan, about her Newbery experience, the Atlanta Zoo, and how Jennie does not drink moonshine, no sir.
2018-11-0821 min
The NewberyTart PodcastK.G. Campbell InterviewMarcy and Jennie talk with K.G. Campbell, illustrator of Kate DiCamillo's Newbery-winning book Flora and Ulysses (and lots more), about books, ghosts, and how to cast a jellyfish in Hollywood. Full show notes at www.newberytart.com
2018-10-1829 min
The NewberyTart PodcastMeg Medina InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with award-winning author Meg Medina about her literary experiences, the perils of Florida fauna, how to sound murdery when you're really a nice person, and the best way to drink coffee. Full show notes at www.newberytart.com
2018-09-1340 min
The NewberyTart PodcastHolly Black InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with Holly Black about her book Doll Bones, the proper classification of gnomes, modern faerie tales, and whisky cocktails. Full show notes at www.newberytart.com.
2018-06-2933 min
The NewberyTart PodcastJason Reynolds InterviewJennie and Marcy chat with Jason Reynolds, author of many books, including 2018 Newbery honor A Long Way Down.
2018-06-1838 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS2 E5: Flora and UlyssesMarcy and Jennie discuss 2014 Newbery Medal winner Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo.
2018-06-0637 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS2 E4: Doll BonesMarcy and Jennie talk a little bit about Holly Black's 2014 Newbery Honor book Doll Bones, and a lot about french fries.
2018-05-3126 min
The NewberyTart PodcastVince Vawter InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with Vince Vawter, author of 2014 Newbery Honor book The Paperboy.
2018-05-2343 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS2 E3: PaperboyJennie and Marcy discuss 2014 Newbery honor book Paperboy by Vince Vawter. Also discussed: imaginary flying hamburgers, the kindergartener perspective on rocket explosions, and the failings of homemade lemonade.
2018-05-0930 min
The NewberyTart PodcastAsk A Manager InterviewJennie and Marcy talk with Alison Green of the popular blog and podcast, Ask A Manager, about her new book, and ask her advice on the workplace difficulties in A Wrinkle in Time. Full show notes available at www.newberytart.com.
2018-04-2534 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS2 E2: The Year of Billy MillerMarcy and Jennie discuss 2014 Newbery Honor-winning book The Year of Billy Miller, by Kevin Henkes. They also contemplate the perils of family vacations, the relative merits of brunch cocktails, and really big rabbits.
2018-04-1825 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS2 E1: One Came HomeMarcy and Jennie start off Season 2 with Amy Timberlake's 2014 Newbery Honor-winning book, One Came Home. They discuss the darker side of Bert and Ernie, chicken menopause, Calamity Jane, and the proper apparel for shooting at counterfeiters. Full show notes available at www.newberytart.com
2018-04-1141 min
The NewberyTart PodcastErin Entrada Kelly InterviewJennie, Marcy, and 2018 Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly discuss Hogwarts houses, the relative merits of guinea pigs versus hedgehogs, Filipino snacks, and what to wear while you're winning the Newbery. Full show notes available at www.newberytart.com.
2018-04-0435 min
The NewberyTart PodcastPaul Zelinsky InterviewJennie and Marcy talk to Paul Zelinsky, Caldecott winner and illustrator of Newbery medal-winning Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. Full show notes at www.newberytart.com.
2018-03-2957 min
The NewberyTart PodcastKathryn Lasky InterviewJoin Marcy and Jennie as they talk with Kathryn Lasky, author of 1984 Newbery Honor winner Sugaring Time.
2018-03-2234 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS1 E4: Sign of the BeaverMarcy and Jennie discuss 1984 Newbery Honor book Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare, the relative merits of cornbread toppings, and the conflicts of Native American representation in children's literature. Full show notes are available on our website at www.newberytart.com.
2018-03-0727 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS1 E3:The Wish GiverMarcy and Jennie discuss 1984 Newbery Honor book The Wish Giver by Bill Brittain. Full show notes (including a recipe for The Watery Pineapple, information on the National Enquirer, and recommendations for further reading) available at www.newberytart.com. Jug-a-rum!
2018-02-2832 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS1 E2:Solitary BlueJennie and Marcy discuss Cynthia Voigt's 1984 Newbery Honor book, A Solitary Blue, with a bonus recipe for Sad Hot Dogs. Full show notes are available on our website at www.newberytart.com.
2018-02-2131 min
The NewberyTart PodcastS1 E1: Sugaring TimeJennie and Marcy talk about Kathryn Lasky’s Newbery honor book Sugaring Time, as well as Julie Andrews, badly behaved horses, nonfiction literature for children, and maple syrup cocktails. Detailed show notes are available at www.newberytart.com.
2018-02-1529 min
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