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Bad QueersGeneral Outing | Episode 260This week we discuss week 1 of Diddy's federal trial, Halle Bailey’s restraining order against DDG and Tory Lanez prison/legal updates. We also give our long awaited White Lotus S3 recap and spotlight a 21-year study showing donor-conceived adults raised by lesbian moms are thriving.In Am I a Bad Queer?, how to call out your queer friends biphobia, the best way to avoid being friends with your fellow queer boss and more. Finally, Bad Queer Opinions breaks down when outing is okay and why it’s time to stop hiding your partner’s face on...2025-05-1959 min
Turn Downtime Into Storytime With Full AudiobookHouse on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 709454
Title: House on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Taylor Meskimen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:34:34
Language: English
Release date: 05-07-24
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Sports
Summary:
In the third book set at The House on Sunrise Lagoon, oldest sibling Harbor must navigate spending half a summer away from her beloved home, the pull between her two families, and a growing crush on a girl on her basketball team.
If you want to get to know Harbor Moore, you need to...2024-05-075h 34
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe House on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/709454to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Halfway to Harbor
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Taylor Meskimen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 34 minutes
Release date: May 7, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In the third book set at The House on Sunrise Lagoon, oldest sibling Harbor must navigate spending half a summer away from her beloved home, the pull between her two families, and a growing crush on a girl on her basketball team. If you want to get to know Harbor Moore, you need to know three things: 1. Sometimes she signs her name...2024-05-075h 34
Book Delight with Chrissie WrightEp 36 - April Forecast - 10 Most Anticipated Kidlit Books Releasing in April 2024In this month's Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksOh, Are You Awake!? by Bob Shea and JarvisProper Badger Would Never! by Lauren Glattly and Rob Sayegh, Jr.Graphic NovelsMonkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze by Maple LamUnhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte and Anne XuFake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing TsongMiddle GradeTrouble at the Tangerine by Gillian McDunnThe Night War by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyMagnolia Wu Unfolds It A...2024-04-0820 min
Absorb This Sensational Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703297to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Krysta Gonzales
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family’s secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride. Winnie Nash never used to have so many secrets. But then she agreed to stay with her grandma for the summer so he...2024-04-026h 00Access the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionWinnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703297to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Krysta Gonzales
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family’s secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride. Winnie Nash never used to have so many secrets. But then she agreed to stay with her grandma for the summer so he...2024-04-026h 00
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationWinnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 703297
Title: Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Krysta Gonzales
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 04-02-24
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
In this powerful novel by an award-winning author, 12-year-old Winnie Nash is forced to live with her grandma for the summer and finds herself torn between her family’s secrets and the joy of celebrating Pride.
Winnie Nash never used to have so many secrets.
But then she agreed to stay with her grandma for the su...2024-04-026h 00
Start The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Ground-Breaking!The Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622375to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Many Masks of Andy Zhou
Author: Jack Cheng
Narrator: Jack Cheng, Eddy Lee
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 59 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
“Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng.” —Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, Universe Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Stars Beneath Our Feet Andy Zhou is used to bein...2023-06-067h 59
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsMany Masks of Andy Zhou Audiobook by Jack ChengListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 622375
Title: Many Masks of Andy Zhou
Author: Jack Cheng
Narrator: Eddy Lee, Jack Cheng
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7:59:02
Language: English
Release date: 06-06-23
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family
Summary:
“Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng.” —Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, Universe
Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Stars Beneath...2023-06-067h 59
The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)Pride Month Special with A.J. SassSHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/06/pride-month-special-with-aj-sass.html It's June and that means LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the perfect time to talk to author A.J. Sass. Andrew Sass is known for writing middle grade books featuring respectful portrayals of trans and nonbinary characters, with neurodivergent and casual Jewish representation included as well. I was excited to talk with them about a few books: debut novel Ana on the Edge from 2020, Ellen Outside the Lines, which was a 2023 Sydney Taylor Honor Book, and the new Camp QUILTBAG, co-written with Nicole Melleby. I thoroughly enjoyed all of these thoughtful...2023-06-0144 min
Grab The Vivid Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the Middle by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/623545to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the Middle
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Taylor Meskimen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 21 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Return to Sunrise Lagoon in this warmhearted sequel, which finds anxious middle child Marina making waves on her journey to trusting herself. If you want to get to know Marina Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things: One, despite her name, Marina is secretly afraid of the water. Two, she wanted to be one of the Oldest Siblings, but is stuck...2023-05-095h 21
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationHouse on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the Middle Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 623545
Title: House on Sunrise Lagoon: Marina in the Middle
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Taylor Meskimen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:21:57
Language: English
Release date: 05-09-23
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
Return to Sunrise Lagoon in this warmhearted sequel, which finds anxious middle child Marina making waves on her journey to trusting herself.
If you want to get to know Marina Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things:
One, despite her name, Marina is secretly afraid of the water.
Two, she wanted to be one...2023-05-095h 21
Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Soul-Stirring!The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/15322to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash
Series: The House on Sunrise Lagoon, Book 1
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Taylor Meskimen
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 05-09-23
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Vehicles & Transportation
Publisher's Summary:
If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O’Connor, you need to know three things: One, she isn’t the only one of her siblings who is adopted, but she is the only one whose name isn't inspired by the ocean. Two, she and Harbor alwa...2023-05-095h 19
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationHouse on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 623544
Title: House on Sunrise Lagoon: Sam Makes a Splash
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Taylor Meskimen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:19:28
Language: English
Release date: 05-09-23
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
From an acclaimed author comes a cheerful, uplifting story of family and belonging, the first in a series perfect for fans of the Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks.
If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O’Connor, you need to know three things:
One, she isn’t the only one of her siblings who...2023-05-095h 19
The City Lights CollectiveLa Semilla / "Sunny and Oswaldo" / Speaking of Music: Tom CheshireSophia and Reid Trapani, owners of the new Cuban-inspired plant-based restaurant La Semilla share their mission to have as many people enjoy vegan food as possible. Plus, author Nicole Melleby tells us about her children's book "Sunny and Oswaldo," and our series, "Speaking of Music," highlights Tom Cheshire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2852 min
Listen and Learn on the Go With Our Captivating Free AudiobookCamp QUILTBAG Audiobook by A. J. SassListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 603126
Title: Camp QUILTBAG
Author: A. J. Sass, Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Avi Roque, Jennifer Nittoso
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:03:33
Language: English
Release date: 03-21-23
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
From the acclaimed authors of Hurricane Season and Ana on the Edge, an unforgettable story about the importance of and joy in finding a community, for fans of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring-Blake.
Twelve-year-old Abigail (she/her/hers) is so excited to spend her summer at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans k...2023-03-218h 03
Embrace: This Next-Level Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby, A. J. SassPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603126to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Camp QUILTBAG
Author: Nicole Melleby, A. J. Sass
Narrator: Avi Roque, Jennifer Nittoso
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 3 minutes
Release date: March 21, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
From the acclaimed authors of Hurricane Season and Ana on the Edge, an unforgettable story about the importance of and joy in finding a community, for fans of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring-Blake. Twelve-year-old Abigail (she/her/hers) is so excited to spend her summer at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids. She can’t wait to find a com...2023-03-218h 03
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educatorsEpisode 55: Refill the WellLearn more about Katherine Locke's books:
https://www.katherinelockebooks.com/books
Connect with Katherine Locke on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/bibliogato/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/Bibliogato
Find the posts from LGBTQ Reads as mentioned in this episode:
https://lgbtqreads.com/2019/09/04/better-know-an-author-katherine-locke/
https://lgbtqreads.com/2021/02/10/exclusive-cover-reveal-this-is-our-rainbow-ed-by-katherine-locke-and-nicole-melleby/
Learn more about fellow editor Nicole Melleby:
https://www.nicolemelleby.com/
Find the post about creating your own anthology as referenced:
https://chasingfaerytales.com/dahlia-adler-anthology/2021-10-2931 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for October 19, 2021This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Nothing But Blackened Teeth, Within These Wicked Walls, The Plant Hunter, and more great books.Apply here for the Advertising Sales Manager job.Pick up limited edition BR anniversary merch or an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here.Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may ear...2021-10-1948 min
Listen and Learn on the Go With Our Captivating Free AudiobookHow to Become a Planet Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 550227
Title: How to Become a Planet
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Rachel Jacobs
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:53:10
Language: English
Release date: 05-25-21
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
A Publishers Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2021
One of The Nerd Daily's “Anticipated Queer Book Releases You Can’t Miss in 2021”
One of Lambda Literary's “May’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature”
“Gorgeous.” —BuzzFeed
The two most important things to know about Pluto Timoney: (1) she’s always loved outer space (obviously); and (2) her favorite season is summer, the time to go to the board...2021-05-256h 53
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionHow to Become a Planet by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/550227to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Become a Planet
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Rachel Jacobs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes
Release date: May 25, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A Publishers Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2021 One of The Nerd Daily's “Anticipated Queer Book Releases You Can’t Miss in 2021” One of Lambda Literary's “May’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature” “Gorgeous.” —BuzzFeed The two most important things to know about Pluto Timoney: (1) she’s always loved outer space (obviously); and (2) her favorite season is summer, the time...2021-05-256h 53
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionIn the Role of Brie Hutchens... by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424800to listen full audiobooks.
Title: In the Role of Brie Hutchens...
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Lori Gardner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 12 minutes
Release date: June 30, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Introducing BRIE HUTCHENS so-so student, aspiring actor, soap opera superfan. BRIE HAS BIG PLANS FOR EIGHTH GRADE. Her first goal is to be the star of the school play. But when Brie’s mom walks in on her accidentally viewing inappropriate photos of her favorite actress, Brie panics and blurts out that she’s been chosen for a very...2020-06-306h 12
Ignite Your Mind With Free AudiobookIn the Role of Brie Hutchens... Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 424800
Title: In the Role of Brie Hutchens...
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Lori Gardner
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:12:17
Language: English
Release date: 06-30-20
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
Introducing BRIE HUTCHENS so-so student, aspiring actor, soap opera superfan.
BRIE HAS BIG PLANS FOR EIGHTH GRADE. Her first goal is to be the star of the school play. But when
Bries mom walks in on her accidentally viewing inappropriate photos of her favorite actress, Brie
panics and blurts out that shes been chosen for a very important...2020-06-306h 12
Chapter One with HPL"Hurricane Season" by Nicole Melleby, Read by CassandraFig's father isn't like other dads and Fig is convinced it's up to her to solve her father's problems and protect her small family. But when an issue at school bring social services into the mix, Fig discovers that she has more allies than she knows. This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recorded with permission of Algonquin Young Readers. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.2020-06-0913 min
Fuel Your Mind With Your Day With A High-Impact Full Audiobook.Hurricane Season by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/370224to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hurricane Season
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Stina Nielsen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 29 minutes
Release date: May 7, 2019
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
This debut novel-about taking risks and facing danger, about love and art, and about growing up and coming out-will make its way straight into your heart. Fig, a sixth grader, wants more than anything to see the world as her father does. The once-renowned pianist, who hasn't composed a song in years and has unpredictable good and bad days, is something of a mystery to Fig. Though she's...2019-05-076h 29Discover the Best Audio Stories in Kids, Non-fictionHurricane Season by Nicole MellebyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/370224to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hurricane Season
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Stina Nielsen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 29 minutes
Release date: May 7, 2019
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
This debut novel-about taking risks and facing danger, about love and art, and about growing up and coming out-will make its way straight into your heart. Fig, a sixth grader, wants more than anything to see the world as her father does. The once-renowned pianist, who hasn't composed a song in years and has unpredictable good and bad days, is something of a mystery to Fig. Though she's...2019-05-076h 29
All the Books!E207: 207: New Releases and More for May 7, 2019This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss The Bride Test, Somewhere Only We Know, Furious Hours, and more great books.
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Books discussed on the show:
The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel by Juliet Grames
Somewhere Only We Kno...2019-05-0737 min
Ignite Your Mind With Free AudiobookHurricane Season Audiobook by Nicole MellebyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 370224
Title: Hurricane Season
Author: Nicole Melleby
Narrator: Stina Nielsen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:29:38
Language: English
Release date: 05-07-19
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Kids, Health & Family
Summary:
This debut novel-about taking risks and facing danger, about love and art, and about growing up and coming out-will make its way straight into your heart. Fig, a sixth grader, wants more than anything to see the world as her father does. The once-renowned pianist, who hasn't composed a song in years and has unpredictable good and bad days, is something of...1970-01-016h 29