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Immigration NerdsAn Independence Day Reflection: The Journey to American CitizenshipIn this newest episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore what it truly means to become an American. Host Lauren Clarke talks to author Rajani LaRocca, whose latest children's book "Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States," offers a poignant look at the immigration and naturalization process. Through beautiful prose and captivating illustrations, LaRocca guides readers through this deeply personal yet universally significant journey that defines so much of our nation's character.GUEST: Rajani LaRocca, Author, Physician, Naturalized CitizenHOST: Lauren ClarkeNEWS NERD: Rob TaylorP...2025-06-2623 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastSome of Us: A Story of Citizenship with Rajani LaRoccaIn this heartwarming episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with two incredible authors who are changing the landscape of children's literature. First up is Rajani LaRocca, a physician & author who's making waves with her powerful new picture book, "Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship in the United States." LaRocca's book is more than just a children's story—it's a celebration of immigration, diversity, and the true meaning of being an American. Drawing from her own experience as a naturalized citizen, she explores how people from different backgrounds contribute to the rich tapestry of...2025-05-2754 min
Arroe Collins Like It's LivePlay It Forward Missed Opportunity YA Author Rajani LaRocca Creator Of Mrs Z Class-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions and statements without their answers. I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history. Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to loca...2025-05-0104 min
Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutPlay It Forward Missed Opportunity YA Author Rajani LaRocca Creator Of Mrs Z Class-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions and statements without their answers. I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history. Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to loca...2025-05-0104 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutPlay It Forward Missed Opportunity YA Author Rajani LaRocca Creator Of Mrs. Z Class-MissedOpportunity-I lovesharing conversations. Hosting requiresshow prep. Mypodcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missedopportunities. The showprep was completed. The conversationdidn’t happen. I keep allmy notes! Paths will cross again. Let meexplain Missed Opportunity. It’s myquestions and statements without their answers. I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’lldownload the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history. Like a message in a bottle tossed out t...2025-05-0104 minArroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentPlay It Forward Missed Opportunity YA Author Rajani LaRocca Creator Of Mrs Z Class-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions and statements without their answers. I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history. Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to loca...2025-04-3004 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Animals & NatureThe Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Rohan Murthy Has a Plan by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716218to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Rohan Murthy Has a Plan
Series: #2 of The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Mark Sanderlin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 11 minutes
Release date: April 30, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
A creative kid with ambitious dreams of launching his own pet business starts babysitting the class guinea pig in this big-hearted story from an award-winning author. Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business like his creative and kind mom. When Mrs. Z announces that Curiosity Academy needs to raise m...2024-04-301h 11
Reading With Your Kids PodcastHow Fantasy and Realism Can Educate and Inspire Young ReadersRajani LaRocca, Shannon Hitchcock and Amie Darnell Specht are on this episode of #ReadingWithYourKids to celebrate the power of story. We begin the episode by welcoming Rajani LaRocca back to the show. She is celebrating her new middle grade fantasy novel, Sona and the Golden Beasts. Rajani explained the setting and characters, including Sona who discovers an injured wolf pup and goes on a quest to save her mentor. Jedlie asked Rajani about her writing process. She said she started with the emotions of indignation and affection for marginalized people. They discussed how media has agendas and...2024-04-2655 min
Press Play On The Full Audiobook That Keeps Knowledge Hunters Hooked.The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices by Naheed Hasnat, Simran Jeet Singh, Reem Faruqi, Supriya Kelkar, Rajani Larocca, Maulik Pancholy, Aisha Saeed, Veera Hiranandani, Sayantani DasGupta, Mitali PerkinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703303to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Author: Naheed Hasnat, Simran Jeet Singh, Reem Faruqi, Supriya Kelkar, Rajani Larocca, Maulik Pancholy, Aisha Saeed, Veera Hiranandani, Sayantani DasGupta, Mitali Perkins
Narrator: Anjali Kunapaneni, Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 23, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in this warm-hearted novel of interconnected stories that celebrates the diversity of South Asian American experiences in a local community center. Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration...2024-04-236h 01Access the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices by Naheed Hasnat, Simran Jeet Singh, Reem Faruqi, Supriya Kelkar, Rajani Larocca, Maulik Pancholy, Aisha Saeed, Veera Hiranandani, Sayantani DasGupta, Mitali PerkinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703303to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Author: Naheed Hasnat, Simran Jeet Singh, Reem Faruqi, Supriya Kelkar, Rajani Larocca, Maulik Pancholy, Aisha Saeed, Veera Hiranandani, Sayantani DasGupta, Mitali Perkins
Narrator: Anjali Kunapaneni, Vikas Adam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 23, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in this warm-hearted novel of interconnected stories that celebrates the diversity of South Asian American experiences in a local community center. Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration...2024-04-236h 01
Words, Images, & WorldsWords, Images, & Worlds with Rajani LaRoccaAuthor Rajani LaRocca returns to Words, Images, & Worlds to talk about crafting fictional universes and exploring ideas in Sona and the Golden Beasts. You can find out more about Rajani's work at https://www.rajanilarocca.com.
2024-04-1118 min
The Children's Book PodcastMirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRoccaRajani LaRocca shares Mirror to Mirror (Quill Tree Books), an evocative novel in verse about identical twin sisters who do everything together--until external pressures threaten to break them apart. Visit Rajani online at https://www.rajanilarocca.com You can pick up your own copy of Mirror to Mirror wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our musi...2024-03-0622 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Breakthrough Full Audiobook — Perfect On Your Commute.Sona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaRoccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12887to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sona and the Golden Beasts
Author: Rajani LaRocca
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 03-05-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
Though music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Devans from using their magic, and Sona hides her abilities lest they put her in danger.2024-03-059h 43
Experience The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Sona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693856to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sona and the Golden Beasts
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
From Newbery Honor and Walter Award–winning author Rajani LaRocca comes a gripping middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent’s Secret and The Last Mapmaker. Though music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Devans from usin...2024-03-059h 43Press Play On Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.Sona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693856to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sona and the Golden Beasts
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
From Newbery Honor and Walter Award–winning author Rajani LaRocca comes a gripping middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent’s Secret and The Last Mapmaker. Though music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Deva...2024-03-059h 43Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionSona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693856to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sona and the Golden Beasts
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
From Newbery Honor and Walter Award–winning author Rajani LaRocca comes a gripping middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent’s Secret and The Last Mapmaker. Though music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Devans from usin...2024-03-059h 43Journey Through The Most Next-Level Full Audiobook Today!Sona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaRoccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12887to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sona and the Golden Beasts
Author: Rajani LaRocca
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 03-05-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
Though music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Devans from using their magic, and Sona hides her abilities lest they put her in danger.2024-03-059h 43Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSona and the Golden Beasts by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693856to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sona and the Golden Beasts
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
From Newbery Honor and Walter Award–winning author Rajani LaRocca comes a gripping middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent’s Secret and The Last Mapmaker. Though music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Deva...2024-03-059h 43
Mindful, Happy KidsConversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca Dr. LaRocca's joy and brilliance are obvious as we take a deep dive into her award-winning middle grade novels and her picture books. Her books capture her love of medicine, Shakespeare, cooking, baseball, math, and her SE Asian heritage. She confronts tough issues like cancer, anxiety, and loneliness and fun topics like magic and music. I can't recommend more highly her books for kids of all ages.You can find my website at: www.mindfulhappykids.com.You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.2024-02-2956 min
Books In the Middle PodcastRed, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca (Novel in Verse - Historical Fiction)Send us a textRed, White and Whole by Rajani LaRoccaSome days, Reha wonders just how she can navigate between her mother's expectations that she hold true to what her mom believes is a true Indian girl, and just being an American kid. In middle school, it seems harder than ever to find the right path, even with what to wear to school. But then something happens that makes Reha feel closer to her mother and wondering if she has to chose. Recommended for grades 6 and up. 2024-02-1903 min
Unban CooliesPrescription for Empathy with Newbery Award winner Dr Rajani LaRoccaRajani LaRocca's realms of medicine and literature intertwine to ignite the imaginations of young minds. Born in Bangalore, India, and raised in the heart of Kentucky, Rajani's journey from the vibrant streets of India to the literary landscape of America is as rich and diverse as the stories she weaves. As a practicing physician in the Boston area, Rajani brings a unique perspective to her writing, infusing her tales with heart, humor, and a sprinkle of magic.
Delve into her acclaimed works, including "Red, White, and Whole," a recipient of the prestigious Newbery Honor, Walter Dean Myers Award, Golden Kite...2024-02-1214 min
mangan kodok[Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca [Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca Read Online Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Red, White, and Whole for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole Book Synopsis : An #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. Reha feels torn...2023-09-0100 min
mangan nangka[Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca [Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca Read Online Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Red, White, and Whole for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole Book Synopsis : An #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. Reha feels torn...2023-09-0100 min
mangan beton[Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca [Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca Read Online Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Red, White, and Whole for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole Book Synopsis : An #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. Reha feels torn...2023-09-0100 min
mangan beton[Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca [Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca Read Online Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Red, White, and Whole for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole Book Synopsis : An #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. Reha feels torn...2023-09-0100 min
mangan walang[Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca[Pdf] [Read] Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca Read Online Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Red, White, and Whole for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/53327892-red-white-and-whole Book Synopsis : An #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only India...2023-09-0110 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Secret of the Dragon Gems by Chris Baron, Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666302to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Secret of the Dragon Gems
Author: Chris Baron, Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Mx. Nicky Endres, Reena Dutt, Mark Sanderlin, Vivienne Leheny, Suzanne Toren, Jason Culp
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes
Release date: August 29, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Co-written by Newbery-honor winning author Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron, this page-turning novel is told through letters, e-mails, instant messages, and video chats between camp friends Tripti and Sam over their shared love of a book series and some mysterious rocks they brought home from summer camp. Eleven-year-olds Tripti Kapoor, a...2023-08-296h 55Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreThe Secret of the Dragon Gems by Chris Baron, Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666302to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Secret of the Dragon Gems
Author: Chris Baron, Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Mx. Nicky Endres, Reena Dutt, Mark Sanderlin, Vivienne Leheny, Suzanne Toren, Jason Culp
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes
Release date: August 29, 2023
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
Co-written by Newbery-honor winning author Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron, this page-turning novel is told through letters, e-mails, instant messages, and video chats between camp friends Tripti and Sam over their shared love of a book series and some mysterious rocks they brought home from summer camp. Eleven-year-olds Tripti...2023-08-296h 55Words, Images, & WorldsWords, Images, & Worlds: Special Edition with Chris Baron and Rajani LaRoccaAuthors Chris Baron and Rajani LaRocca talk about their collaborative history, authoring support, and their new book, The Secret of the Dragon Gems. You can read more about Chris's work at https://www.chris-baron.com/, Rajani's work at https://www.rajanilarocca.com/, and check out more about their book here.2023-08-1125 min
Rethink DesiInsights into the Fusion of STEM and Creativity with Dr. Rajani LaRoccaBorn in India and raised in Kentucky, Dr. Rajani LaRocca is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. She has been a primary care internal medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital since 2001. She lives in eastern Massachusetts with her husband and two children, where she spends her time writing, practicing medicine, and co-hosting the STEM Women in KidLit podcast. In 2022, her middle grade novel, Red White and Whole was named a Newbery Honor title.
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2023-07-2737 min
The Indian EditEp. 82: “Who says you have to choose?” Physician and children’s book author Rajani LaRocca on finding time for what you love“If there's something you really love, you need to make time for it. I think that was the first step for me, deciding that I wanted to do something for myself, for no other purpose other than I just wanted to make myself happy, to do something creative for me.”An absolute delight hearing the super-charged doctor and writer Rajani LaRocca talk about her love of literature and medicine! Join us as Rajani talks about growing up in Kentucky, attending medical school, and publishing so many books in so little time! Listen now on your favo...2023-06-2656 min
Gather, a Kidlit PodcastRajani LaRocca & Abhi AlwarAuthor Rajani LaRocca and illustrator Abhi Alwar joined George Brown on our podcast to talk more about the creative, personal, and emotional process behind their new picture book SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS and Abhi's experience as an illustrator attending the Crafting Novels in Verse workshop. 2023-06-2327 minGather, a Kidlit PodcastRajani LaRocca & Abhi AlwarAuthor Rajani LaRocca and illustrator Abhi Alwar joined George Brown on our podcast to talk more about the creative, personal, and emotional process behind their new picture book SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS and Abhi's experience as an illustrator attending the Crafting Novels in Verse workshop. 2023-06-2327 min
Gather, a Kidlit PodcastRajani LaRocca & Chris BaronAuthors Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron joined George Brown on our podcast to talk more about their novel in verse collaboration, how they balance their writing with full-time professions, and hosting the Crafting Novels in Verse workshop.2023-06-2330 minGather, a Kidlit PodcastRajani LaRocca & Chris BaronAuthors Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron joined George Brown on our podcast to talk more about their novel in verse collaboration, how they balance their writing with full-time professions, and hosting the Crafting Novels in Verse workshop.2023-06-2330 min
Be the bookwormEP 26 Mirror to Mirror By Rajani LaRoccaWe have another novel in verse today about a pair of twins navigating growing up and the necessary separation that occurs to find out who you are. Join us as we discuss Maya and Chaya and why you will want to place this book on your TBR for this summer. Also check out LaRocca's Red, White and Whole and A Midsummer's Mayhem.
https://amzn.to/42krVhU 2023-05-0313 min
The Children's Book PodcastRajani LaRocca Shares a Poem About Insecurities and About ProtectionRajani LaRocca, author of Mirror to Mirror, shares a poem for Poetry Month. ADDITIONAL LINKS: Rajani LaRocca website - www.rajanilarocca.com Purchase the book - Mirror to Mirror CREDITS: This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com. Write to me or send me a message at matthewmakespods@gmail.com. Our podcast logo was...2023-04-2804 min
The Joyful Learning PodcastEpisode 11: The Joy of Novels in Verse with Author Rajani LaRoccaMelissa is in conversation with award winning author Rajani LaRocca. Rajani was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Boston area, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor winning middle grade novel in verse, Red, White, and Whole. She’s always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is an omnivorous writer of fiction and nonfiction, novels and picture books, prose and poetry. She finds inspiration in her family, her childhood, the natural world, math, science, and just about everywhere she looks. Learn more about Rajani and her...2023-04-1124 min
Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Sensational.Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRoccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13144to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mirror to Mirror
Author: Rajani LaRocca
Narrator: Rasha Zamamiri, Reena Dutt
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 03-21-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
Maya is the pragmatic twin, but her secret anxiety threatens to overwhelm her. Chaya is the outgoing twin. When she sees her beloved sister suffering, she wants to tell their parents—which makes Maya feel completely betrayed.2023-03-214h 01
The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast71. Meet STEM Childrens Books Author Dr. Rajani LaRoccaIn today’s episode, I chat with STEM children’s book author Dr. Rajani LaRocca. Dr. Rajani practices medicine and writes award-winning children’s books that cover a span of topics, many of which include STEM-related topics. During this interview, you’ll hear about her passion for the STEM world, how she incorporates STEM into her children’s books, and so much more.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode71Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long...2023-03-2027 min
STEM Women in KidLitAndrea Wang: Environmental Science & "Writing the Books We Needed"Join children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to environmental scientist and children's book author Andrea Wang about Environmental Science & "Writing the Books We Needed."You can find books by all our guests in the STEM Women in KidLit bookstore!Support STEM Women in Kidlit!Books recommended on this episode:Smelly Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City SubwayBeth Anderson (Author) Jenn Harney (Illustrator)Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness2023-01-171h 00
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educatorsEpisode 111: My Secret Joy with Rajani LaRoccaOn this week Tricia speaks with award-winning author Rajani LaRocca about representation, STEM, creativity and much much more.
Rajani LaRocca is a physician and award-winning author of books for young people. She was born in Bangalore, India, immigrated to the U.S. as a baby, and spent most of her childhood in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she trained in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she’s been working as a primary care internal medicine physician since 2001. She lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family and impossibly cute dog.
Rajani has always be...2023-01-0540 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastStart With An EmotionRajani LaRocca returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share some wisdom that has helped her become such a successful and celebrated #ChildrensBook #author. Rajani is the author of many multi award winning books, including the Newbury Honor winning Read, White and Whole. Rajani’s books, while not autobiographical, are all inspired by events and people in her own life. In this powerful and moving interview Rajani tells us her writing usually “starts with an emotion.” If you are an author looking to improve your writing you do not want to miss this episode of the podcast. Click here t...2022-12-2032 min
Good Pop | Culture ClubPotluck Podcast Drop: Books & Boba - #184 – July 2022 Book NewsWell, it was bound to happen sometime, we're postponing our monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup to next week due to some scheduling conflicts, but in it's place, we're dropping in an episode from Marvin's other podcast on the Potluck Podcast Collective, Books & Boba. This episode from a few weeks ago is also a news episode where Marvin and his co-host Reera go over the latest Asian American publishing and book new. We hope you enjoy and come back next week where the full Good Pop crew will be back together again for the July 2022 edition of "Do...2022-08-0553 min
Books and BobaJuly 2022 Book NewsOn this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our July 2022 mid-month check-in, and Marvin learns a little about Book-tok.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:You Are Here: Connecting Flights by Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Mike Jung, Erin Entrada Kelly, Minh Lê, Grace Lin, Ellen Oh, Linda Sue Park, Randy Ribay, Christina Soontornvat, and Susan TanI Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann LiangDown, Through, Up by Shirley Ng-BenitezSecrets by Cindy ChangHow This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu GreaniasTiger Daughter by Rebecca LimFrizzy-Haired Z...2022-07-1651 min
Remember Reading PodcastCrossing Cultures: Inside Out and Back Again (ft. Thanhhà Lại, Rajani LaRocca, & Jasmine Warga)Middle grade is a time when readers can be especially moved by the books they pick up. Books can center kids marginalized by conflict, can inspire other readers to decenter themselves, to listen better, and to be more intentional with welcome signs. In one sense, borders are fiction, lines made up by winners of wars. In another sense, borders have a potent impact on the lives of the people who cross them, often as a result of those wars. but the truth of crossing borders is in the smallest details of people’s lives and in the white space between th...2022-05-2622 min
The Creative Hustle With Anika GoyalIn Conversation with Rajani LaRocca: Author of 'I'll go and come back' and 8 other children's booksIn this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Rajani LaRocca.
They discuss stereotypes, inspiration, advice and much more...
Here is Rajani's website link:
https://www.rajanilarocca.com/
Stay tuned for new episodes every Sunday2022-04-1218 min
STEM Women in KidLitAmitha Knight: Writing Through ResidencyJoin children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to doctor and children's book author Amitha Jagannath Knight about Writing Through Residency. You can find books by all our guests in the STEM Women in KidLit bookstore! Support STEM Women in Kidlit!Books recommended on this episode:ADA Byron Lovelace & the Thinking MachineLaurie Wallmark (Author) April Chu (Illustrator)Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and ConstellationsMeg Thacher (Author)2022-04-0538 min
MG Book PartyNewbery Honoree Rajani LaRocca and her Agent Brent Taylor Share Details About Their Super-Productive PartnershipNewbery Honor winning middle grade author Rajani LaRocca and her Super Agent Brent Taylor have collaborated to share Rajani's prolific collection of picture books and middle grade novels with the world, and in this interview, they share what that collaboration has looked like, what they looked for in an agent / client relationship, and inspire us with their joy over children's fiction. This was recorded BEFORE Rajani won the Newbery for Red, White, and Whole, so listen for talk of pre-award buzz...Brent TaylorAfter years of interning in trade book publishing, Brent Taylor joined...2022-03-1650 min
The 92 Report4. Rajani Larocca, Doctor and Newbery Honor-winning AuthorRajani was born in Bangalore, India before her family immigrated to the U.S. She attended Harvard College and Harvard Medical School and has been working as a primary care physician since 2001. A voracious reader as a child, books inspired her to pursue medicine and eventually turn to write stories of her own. She is now a celebrated and prize-winning children's author. You can learn more about Rajani and her books at RajaniLarocca.com. Key points include: 08:44: How her journey as an author began and where her ideas come from 14:54: Rajani’s writing proc...2022-03-0941 min
New Books in Children's LiteratureRajani LaRocca, "Bracelets for Bina's Brothers" (Charlesbridge, 2021)Dr. Rajani LaRocca is a prolific children's author and also an esteemed physician. In our conversation we discuss her recent book Bracelets for Bina's Brothers (Charlesbridge, 2021), her life and craft, and juggling between careers and cultures.Mel Rosenberg is a professor of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is also the founder of Ourboox, a web platform that allows anyone to create and share awesome flipbooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-3150 min
STEM Women in KidLitLeslie Bulion: SCUBA, "Golly-Gee Science", & The Hazards of Poetry ResearchJoin children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to children's book author with a degree in oceanography, Leslie Bulion about SCUBA, "Golly-Gee Science," & The Hazards of Poetry Research.Books recommended on this episode:Hear the Wind BlowDoe Boyle (Author) Emily Paik (Illustrator)How to Build an InsectRoberta Gibson (Author) Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)13 Ways to Eat a FlySue Heavenrich (Author) David Clark (Illustrator)Scurry! the Truth about SpidersAnnette Whip...2021-12-0759 min
STEM Women in KidLitSongju Ma Daemicke: STEM Across CulturesJoin children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to software engineer and children's book author Songju Ma Daemicke about STEM Across Cultures. Books recommended on this episode:Whole WhaleKaren Yin (Author) Nelleke Verhoeff (Illustrator)Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the AtomTeresa Robeson (Author) Rebecca Huang (Illustrator)GravityJason ChinAda Twist, ScientistAndrea Beaty (Author) David Roberts (Illustrator)2021-11-1637 min
STEM Women in KidLitPadma Venkatraman: Oceanography & CompassionJoin children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to oceanographic researcher and children's book author Padma Venkatraman about Oceanography & Compassion. Books Recommended on this Episode:Usha and the Big DiggerAmitha Jagannath Knight (Author) Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)Why Do We See Rainbows?by Melissa Stewart Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to DreamTanya Lee Stone (Author) Margaret A. Weitekamp (Foreword by)Just Like Rube Goldberg: The Incredible True Story of the Man Behind the Mac...2021-11-0256 min
STEM Women in KidLitHannah Holt: Connections (Roundabouts, Writing, and Underwear)Join children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to transportation analyst (with a degree in civil engineering) and children's book author Hannah Holt about Connections (Roundabouts, Writing, and Underwear). Books recommended on this episode:Mae Among the StarsRoda Ahmed (Author) Stasia Burrington (Illustrator)The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid StoryTina Cho (Author) Jess X. Snow (Illustrator)Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's DoctorKate Messner (Author) Alexandra Bye (Illustrator)2021-10-1947 min
Download the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionWhere Three Oceans Meet by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/547273to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Where Three Oceans Meet
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Subhadra Newton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 16 minutes
Release date: October 12, 2021
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. Along the way, they share meals, visit markets, and catch up with old friends. For Pati, the trip retraces spaces she knows well. For Mommy, it’s a return to the place she grew up. For Sejal, it’s a discovery of new sights and sounds. The family finds their way to Kanyakumari, where thre...2021-10-1216 min
STEM Women in KidLitMargarita Engle: Plants, Poetry, and PersistenceJoin children's book authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to agronomist and Newbery Honor-winning author Margarita Engle about Plants, Poetry, and Persistence. Books recommended on this episode:Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the WorldNancy Castaldo (Author)The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity: A Tale of the Genius RamanujanAmy Alznauer (Author) Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)What's in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature's TreasuresHeather L. Montgomery (Author) Maribel Lechuga (Illustrator)2021-10-0443 min
Middle Grade Ninja135 Author Rajani LaRoccaRajani LaRocca and I discuss the importance of finding a community of writers and how that led her to publication, as well as her newest novel, MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL. We talk about the “slight fairytale” that led her to finding her literary agent, her time as a pitch wars mentor, plantsing, coordinating publicity and school visits (even during a pandemic), her Stem Women in KidLit podcast, the value of an author’s time, how doctoring makes her a better writer, and so much more.
Rajani LaRocca was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Boston area w...2021-09-251h 28
Picture Book LookEp60 Where Three Oceans Meet/Seven Golden Rings with Rajani LaRocca, Archana Sreenivasan, Cheryl Klein, and Courtney CodeToday is a book bonus episode because we are featuring TWO books by author Rajani LaRocca and illustrator Archana Sreenivasan, Seven Golden Rings and Where Three Oceans Meet. We loved chatting with them and their editors Cheryl Klein (Seven Golden Rings) and Courtney Code (Where Three Oceans Meet). ***Today's episode is sponsored by Picture Book Summit. picturebooksummit.com ***Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com ***Find out more about Rajani here: Website: https://www.rajanilarocca.com/ Twitter: @rajanilarocca I...2021-09-1422 min
The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 194 - Little Golden Books (ft. Rajani LaRocca) In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back Rajani LaRocca to the show to discuss her latest books "My Little Golden Book About Kamal Harris" & "The Secret Code Inside You". Joe and Rajani discuss the power of education and representation in children's literature and what she hopes kids take away from her latest releases. Enjoy! About Rajani LaRocca Rajani LaRocca believes that promoting diversity in children’s literature leads to empathy, and empathy makes the world a better place. She writes middle grade novels and picture books. Some of her book...2021-09-1349 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 194 - Little Golden Books (ft. Rajani LaRocca) In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back Rajani LaRocca to the show to discuss her latest books "My Little Golden Book About Kamal Harris" & "The Secret Code Inside You". Joe and Rajani discuss the power of education and representation in children's literature and what she hopes kids take away from her latest releases. Enjoy! About Rajani LaRocca Rajani LaRocca believes that promoting diversity in children’s literature leads to empathy, and empathy makes the world a better place. She writes middle grade novels and picture books. Some of her book...2021-09-1349 min
STEMelanated Pathways: Exploring paths and destinations in STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics)Dr. Rajani LaRocca, Physician & AuthorDr. Rajani LaRocca has a fascinating career. From childhood she was determined to be a physician and she achieved it while majoring in government in undergrad. After years of a successful career as a physician Dr. LaRocca added children's book author as an additional career. She's also a podcaster! (STEM Women in Kid Lit) Hear about her journey in this episode.Find Dr. LaRocca and her novels:https://www.rajanilarocca.com/https://twitter.com/RajaniLaRoccahttps://www.instagram.com/rajanilarocca/https://stemwomenkidlit.buzzsprout.com/Sign up for her virtual book launch f...2021-09-0238 min
DIY MFA Radio372: The Magic of Math and the Art of Picture Books — Interview with Rajani LaRoccaToday, I have the pleasure of interviewing Rajani LaRocca. Rajani was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Boston area, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning novels and picture books. She has always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is an omnivorous writer of fiction and nonfiction, novels, picture books, prose and poetry. She finds inspiration in her family, her childhood, the natural world, math, science, and just about everywhere she looks. In this episode Rajani and I discuss: The importance of sho...2021-08-2547 min
MG Book PartyRajani LaRocca: Where we discuss Shakespeare, Time Management, and Following the DopamineOur biggest takeaway from our interview with Middle Grade author Rajani LaRocca is this new mantra she shared with us—Follow the Dopamine! She says if if doesn't bring you joy, don't do it! And that goes for marketing, career advice, and how to write your books. Our chat with this dynamic, gracious, and hilariously down-to-earth author left us feeling 100% happier! Come find out what it means to lead a Rajani LaRocca kind of life, and get excited about her passions, and discovering your own. Author Bio:Rajani LaRocca was born in India, raised in Ken...2021-07-2246 min
STEM Women in KidLitDarshana Khiani: From Semiconductors to SarisJoin authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as we talk with computer engineer and children's book author Darshana Khiani about everything from semiconductors to saris . Find out more about Darshana on her website.Books recommended on this episode:The Truth about Bears: Seriously Funny Facts about Your Favorite AnimalsMaxwell Eaton (Author)Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues with AutismJen Malia (Author) Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross!Rosemary Mosco (Author) Jacob Souva (Illustrator)2021-07-1349 min
Immerse Yourself In The Most Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook Today!Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/549677to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Much Ado about Baseball
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Ariana Delawari, Eddie Lopez
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: June 29, 2021
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In this companion novel to Midsummer’s Mayhem, math and baseball combine with savory snacks to cause confusion and calamity in the town of Comity. Twelve-year-old Trish can solve tough math problems and throw a mean fastball. But because of her mom’s new job, she’s now facing a summer trying to make friends all over again in a new town. That i...2021-06-297h 09
STEM Women in KidLitSarah Lynne Reul: Food, Dollhouses and Drawing AnimalsJoin authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as we talk with science educator and children's book author/illustrator Sarah Lynne Reul about Food, Dollhouses, and Drawing Animals. Find out more about Sarah on her website.Books recommended on this episode:Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a WishVicky Fang (Author)Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the PlanetJeanette Winter (Author)The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed ScienceJoyce Sidman (Author)Science Comics: The Brain...2021-06-2949 minDownload High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreMuch Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/549677to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Much Ado about Baseball
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Ariana Delawari, Eddie Lopez
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: June 29, 2021
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In this companion novel to Midsummer’s Mayhem, math and baseball combine with savory snacks to cause confusion and calamity in the town of Comity. Twelve-year-old Trish can solve tough math problems and throw a mean fastball. But because of her mom’s new job, she’s now facing a summer trying to make friends all over again in a new town. That i...2021-06-297h 09
STEM Women in KidLitStacy McAnulty: From Engineering Airline Seats to Engineering BooksJoin authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as we talk with mechanical engineer and children's book author Stacy McAnulty about how she went From Engineering Airline Seats to Engineering Books. Find out more about Stacy on her website.Books recommended on this episode:In the Shadow of the Moon: America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space RaceAmy Cherrix (Author)Infinity and MeKate Hosford (Author) Gabi Swiatkowska (Illustrator)Ruby's BirdsMya Thompson (Author) Claudia Dávila (Illustrator)2021-06-1550 min
STEM Women in KidLitSara Levine: Kid Books and Kids (Goats)Join authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as we talk with veterinarian and children's book author Sara Levine about Kid Books and Kids (Goats). Find out more about Sara on her website.Books recommended on this episode:On Beyond a Million: An Amazing Math JourneyDavid M. Schwartz (Author) Paul Meisel (Illustrator)Counting Birds: The Idea That Helped Save Our Feathered FriendsHeidi E. y. Stemple (Author) Clover Robin (Illustrator)The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the RainforestHeather Lang (Author) Jana Chri...2021-06-0146 min
STEM Women in KidLitTheanne Griffith: Neurophysiology, Chapter Books, and Character ConnectionsJoin authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as they talk to children's book author and neurophysiologist Theanne Griffith! To find out more about Theanne and her books you can visit her website: https://www.theannegriffith.com/. Books recommended on this episode:Ada Twist, ScientistAndrea Beaty (Author) David Roberts (Illustrator)Baby Loves the Five Senses: Touch!Ruth Spiro (Author) Irene Chan (Illustrator)Baby Loves Coding!Ruth Spiro (Author) Irene Chan (Illustrator)BoxitectsKim Smith (Author)One Grain of R...2021-05-1840 min
It's Personal Podcast#ItsPersonal III 89. Rajani LaRocca shares childhood love for reading and family traditionsRajani LaRocca was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the U.S as a baby. She later spent her childhood in Louisville, Kentucky.
On this podcast, Rajani shares what her day looks like as a primary care physician. Yup! She not only writes amazing books. She also has been taking care of humans as a physician since 2001!
Rajani talks about family traditions and finding joy during this time (all things considered) Find out some of Rajani's hobbies (when she has time) besides writing, and get to know her outside the amazing work she does for the literary world.
Website...2021-05-0919 min
STEM Women in KidLitKirsten Larson: NASA, Invention, and Embracing OpportunitiesJoin authors Artemis Roehrig and Rajani LaRocca as they talk to children's book author and science communicator, Kirsten Larson, about NASA, Invention, and Embracing Opportunities.To find out more about Kirsten and her books, visit her website!Books recommended on this episode:Your Place in the UniverseJason Chin (Author)When the Whales Walked: And Other Incredible Evolutionary JourneysDougal Dixon (Author) Hannah Bailey (Illustrator)Invent-a-PetVicky Fang (Author) Tidawan Thaipinnarong (Illustrator)Beatrix Potter, ScientistLindsay H. Metcalf (Au...2021-05-0446 min
STEM Women in KidLitL.E. Carmichael: Wolves, Forensics & Writing Like A ScientistJoin authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they chat with wildlife population geneticist and children's book author L.E. Carmichael about wolves, forensics, and writing like a scientist. To find out more about L.E. Carmichael and her books, visit her website!Books recommended on this episode:Out of the Ice: How Climate Change Is Revealing the PastClaire Eamer (Author) Drew Shannon (Illustrator)Monster Science: Could Monsters Survive (and Thrive!) in the Real World?Helaine Becker (Author) Phil McAndrew (Illustrator)Jurassic Poop: Wh...2021-04-2045 min
The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers PodcastBianca with Rajani LaRocca on Bracelet's for Bina's BrothersIn this episode of the Growing Readers Podcast, I talk with author Rajani LaRocca about Bracelets for Bina's Brothers, a picture book that celebrates diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!
Rajani LaRocca has burst into the world of children's books with a bunch of incredible titles and there are many more on the way. Born in India, raised in Kentucky, she now lives in Boston, where she practices internal medicine and writes her heart out, sharing stories that connect us to other people across distance, time, and culture. We talk mostly about her latest picture book, Brace...2021-04-1928 min
STEM Women in KidLitGail Villanueva: From Web Design to WorldbuildingJoin authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig while they talk with web designer and middle grade author Gail Villanueva. For more information about Gail and her books, visit her websiteBooks recommended on this episode:A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut (Masha D'Yans)What Miss Mitchell Saw (Hayley Barrett (Author) Diana Sudyka (Illustrator))The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl (Stacy McAnulty)The Science of Breakable Things (Tae Keller)What Stars Are Made of (Sarah Allen)For more information about t...2021-04-061h 16
The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 171 - Red, White, and Whole (ft. Rajani LaRocca) Rajani LaRocca believes that promoting diversity in children’s literature leads to empathy, and empathy makes the world a better place. She writes middle grade novels and picture books. Some of her books reflect her experiences as an immigrant, book nerd, and foodie; some explain medical topics to kids. And some are just ideas that pop into her head and won’t go away. In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to author, and doctor Rajani LaRocca about 2 of her books "Red, White, and Whole" & "Much Ado About Baseball". They discuss Rajani's backgr...2021-03-2947 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 171 - Red, White, and Whole (ft. Rajani LaRocca) Rajani LaRocca believes that promoting diversity in children’s literature leads to empathy, and empathy makes the world a better place. She writes middle grade novels and picture books. Some of her books reflect her experiences as an immigrant, book nerd, and foodie; some explain medical topics to kids. And some are just ideas that pop into her head and won’t go away. In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to author, and doctor Rajani LaRocca about 2 of her books "Red, White, and Whole" & "Much Ado About Baseball". They discuss Rajani's backgr...2021-03-2947 min
The Yarn#136 Rajani LaRocca - RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE UnraveledIn this episode, author (and doctor) Rajani LaRocca takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel-in-verse, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE.This episode is sponsored by Risk. Fail. Rise. A Teacher's Guide to Learning from Mistakes, written by M. Colleen Cruz and published by Heinemann.This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try.Click...2021-03-2726 min
STEM Women in KidLitLaura Gehl: From Brains to Board BooksJoin authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as we talk to neuroscientist and children's book author Laura Gehl.To find out more about Laura and her books check out her websiteBooks recommended on this episode:Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years (McAnulty/ Litchfield)The Last Marshmallow (Lin)Girl Versus Squirrel (Barrett/ Adriani)Find out more about the hosts and their books:Rajani LaRoccaArtemis Roehrig2021-03-2342 min
STEM Women in KidLitDow Phumiruk: Pictures, Pediatrics, & 12-Color PensJoin authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig while we talk to children's book author/illustrator and pediatrician Dow Phumiruk about pictures, pediatrics and 12-Color Pens! Learn more about Dow on her website! Books Recommended on this Episode:The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics (Hood/Engel)Ada Twist, Scientist (Beaty/Roberts)Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography (Schwartz/Williams)Zoobots: Wild Robots Inspired by Real Animals (Becker/Ries)Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of (B...2021-03-0942 min
STEM Women in KidLitLaurie Wallmark: Biographies, Dinosaurs, & Computer ScienceJoin authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig while we talk to children's book author and computer scientist Laurie Wallmark about Biographies, Dinosaurs, & Computer Science!Find out more about Laurie Wallmark on her website. Books recommended on this episode:The Reason for the Seasons (Peterson)Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature (Swanson)Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs (Stewart/Laberis)Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom (Robeson/Huang)For more information about the hosts:2021-02-2346 min
STEM Women in KidLitMelissa Stewart: Nonfiction, Finding Stories, and Structure vs FunctionJoin Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig while we talk to nonfiction children's book author Melissa Stewart (who has degrees in biology and science journalism) about nonfiction, finding stories, and structure vs function. Find out more about Melissa on her website.Books recommended in this episode:Save the Crash Test Dummies (Swanson/Grooms)Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals (Duffield/Orodan)All 13: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team (Soontornvat)Mae Among the Stars (Ahmed/Burrington)For more information about the hosts:Rajani LaRoccaArtemis R...2021-02-0951 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionRed, White, and Whole: A Newbery Honor Award Winner by Rajani LaroccaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/433598to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Red, White, and Whole: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
Author: Rajani Larocca
Narrator: Priya Ayyar
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 39 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Newbery Honor Book! A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. * Walter Award Winner * New England Book Award Winner * An NCTE Notable Verse Novel * Golden Kite Award Winner * Crystal Kite Award Winner * Goodreads Choice Nominee * A Washington Post Best...2021-02-022h 39
STEM Women in KidLitPatricia Valdez: Komodo Dragons, Role Models & Spy HuntingJoin hosts Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they chat with picture book author and extramural research integrity officer/ molecular biologist Patricia Valdez about Komodo dragons, the importance of role models, and Spy Hunting. Find out more about Patricia and her books on her website! STEM books recommended on this episode:Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet (Manley/Lanen)A Black Hole is Not a Hole (DeChistofano/Carroll)Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes (Davies/Sutton)Lia & Luis: Who Has More? (Crespo/Medeiros)Over and Under the Snow (Messner...2021-01-2649 min
STEM Women in KidLitAimee Lucido: Java, "Bark" Mitzvah & Forms of WritingJoin hosts Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they chat with middle grade author and software engineer Aimee Lucido about Java, "bark" mitzfah, and forms of writing.Find out more about Aimee and her books on her website! STEM books recommended on this episode: Secret Coders (Yang/Holmes)The Animals Would Not Sleep! (Levine/ Alvarez Miguens)Because of an Acorn (Schaefer/Schaefer/Preston-Gannon)For more information about the hosts: Rajani LaRoccaArtemis Roehrig2021-01-1248 min
STEM Women in KidLitJane Veltkamp: Raptors, 3D Printing, & Writing for a CauseJoin Rajani and Artemis as they talk to raptor biologist and KidLit author Jane Veltkamp about raptors, 3D printing, and writing for a cause.Visit Jane's website: https://www.birdsofpreynorthwest.org/Buy Beauty and the BeakBooks recommended in this episode:Scientists Get Dressed (Rose)The Mutant Mushroom Takeover (Short)Snowflake Bentley (Martin/Azarian)For more info about the hosts and their books, check out: https://artemisroehrig.com/ and http://www.rajanilarocca.com/Rajani's booksArtemis' books2020-12-2238 min
STEM Women in KidLitKaren Strong: Tech, Haints, and "Debugging A Book"Rajani and Artemis talk to software developer and children's book author Karen Strong about technology, haints, and "debugging a book." Learn more about Karen and her books on her website: https://www.karen-strong.com/Purchase Just South of HomeBooks recommended on this episode:How to Code A Rollercoaster (Funk/Palacios)Feathers: Not Just for Flying (Stewart/Brannen)Emmy In the Key of Code (Lucido) For more info about the hosts and their books, check out: https://artemisroehrig.com/ and http://www.rajanilarocca.com/Rajani's books2020-12-0848 min
STEM Women in KidLitSayantani DasGupta: Medicine, Fantasy, and "Kids Like Me"Rajani and Artemis talk to physician and children's book author Sayantani DasGupta about narrative medicine, fantasy and "kids like me".Learn more about Christine and her books on her website: http://www.sayantanidasgupta.com/Purchase Kiranmala and the Kingdom BeyondBooks recommended on this episode:100 Bugs!: A Counting Book (Narita/Kaufman)Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Melifera (Fleming/Rohmann)A Ring of Endless Light (L'Engle)For more info about the hosts and their books, check out: ArtemisRoehrig.com and RajaniLaRocca.comRajani's...2020-11-2439 minSTEM Women in KidLitJennifer Swanson: Chemistry, Cars, & CousteauSTEM Woman and KidLit author Jennifer Swanson talks with Artemis and Rajani about chemistry, cars, and Cousteau. Jennifer's website: https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/Jennifer's podcast: https://solveitforkids.com/Books recommended in this episode:Water is Water (Paul/Chin)An Egg is Quiet (Aston/Long)http://www.steamteambooks.com/For more info about the hosts and their books, check out: ArtemisRoehrig.com and RajaniLaRocca.comRajani's booksArtemis' books2020-11-1051 minSTEM Women in KidLitChristine Taylor-Butler: Engineering, Aliens, and STEAM vs STEMRajani and Artemis talk to engineer and children's book author Christine Taylor-Butler about engineering, aliens, and STEAM vs STEM. Learn more about Christine and her books on her website: ChristineTaylorButler.comPurchase The Lost TribesBooks recommended on this episode:A Seed Is The Start (Stewart)Twinderella, A Fractioned Fairy Tale (Schwartz/Marcero)Science Comics: Solar System: Our Place in Space (Mosco/Chad)For more info about the hosts and their books, check out: ArtemisRoehrig.com and RajaniLaRocca.comRajani's booksArtemis' books2020-10-2750 minSTEM Women in KidLitVicky Fang: Math, Musicals, and Mixed-up Pets!Rajani and Artemis talk to product designer and children’s book creator Vicky Fang about math, musicals, and mixed up pets! To purchase signed copies of Vicky’s books click here. Learn more about Vicky on her website: https://vickyfang.com/Books recommended in this episode: Baby Loves the Senses (Spiro/Chan)Dozens of Doughnuts (Finison/Farley), Welcome to the Moth Ball: A Nighttime Insect Celebration (Burns/Harasimowicz), Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane (Larson/Subisak)For more i...2020-10-1330 min
The Story Seeds PodcastBonus Q&A: Betsy Bird Interviews Rajani LaRoccaListen along as The Story Seeds Podcast host Betsy Bird chats with Rajani LaRocca (author of "Midsummer’s Mayhem," a Kirkus Best Book of 2019 and long-listed for the 2020 Massachusetts Book Award as a must-read title in MG/YA Literature.) They go behind the scenes and talk about what it was like meeting Liyana and growing her story seed about a girl trying to fit in with her famous family with the help of a magic mirror on Episode 5 “The Hungry Mirror.” In this author interview, Rajani also shares tips on writing and talks about how, by working hard, s...2020-05-0721 minThe Story Seeds PodcastThe Hungry Mirror with Rajani LaRoccaThis week’s Story Seeds collaboration brings together 12 year old creative rockstar Liyana and Rajani LaRocca, author of the 2019 middle-grade hit Midsummer’s Mayhem (a Kirkus Best Book of 2019 and a Must Reads in the 2020 Massachusetts Book Awards) .Rajani helps Liyana grow this story seed:A girl who doesn’t fit in with her family of celebrities (her mom is a Bangladeshi supermodel and her dad is a Japanese soccer player) gets a magic mirror from a fairyFollow this magical Story Seeds adventure with host Betsy Bird as Rajani and Liyana: Go on a...2020-04-3030 min
The Children's Book PodcastRajani LaRoccaRajani LaRocca (@rajanilarocca) shares MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM. Mimi, the main character in Rajani’s middle grade debut, enters a baking competition at her town’s newest sweet spot, but things aren’t quite as they appear. The baked goods they sell are awful and overpriced, the employees seem to be speaking exclusively in rhyme, and crowds of locals are inexplicably showing up in droves for the bakery’s latest confections. Mimi’s dad is a food writer and has just returned from a trip abroad, but he won’t be any help to her because he’s not acting himself, though Mimi seem...2020-01-0439 min
The Room to Write – The Journey of a Story PodcastThe Room to Write - Rajani LaroccaThis episode features local children's Middle Grade book writer Rajani LaRocca. She talks about how she balances being a mother, a medical doctor and an author. Rajani tells us where she finds her stories, such as Midsummer's Mayhem, and her experience with seeing herself in a story as a young girl.2019-11-0229 min
Books Between Podcast – MG Book VillageTop 20 Student Favorites & A Conversation with Rajani LaRocca: Books Between, Episode 74Episode Outline: Listen to the episode here! Intro Hi everyone and welcome to Books Between – a podcast for educators, librarians, parents, and everyone who loves middle grade books! My goal is to help you connect kids between 8-12 with fantastic reads because I believe that a book can change the trajectory of a child’s … Continue reading Top 20 Student Favorites & A Conversation with Rajani LaRocca: Books Between, Episode 742019-07-0100 min
Books Between Podcast#74-Top 20 Student Favorites & A Conversation with Rajani LaRoccaIntro Hi everyone and welcome to Books Between - a podcast for educators, librarians, parents, and everyone who loves middle grade books! My goal is to help you connect kids between 8-12 with fantastic reads because I believe that a book can change the trajectory of a child’s life. And I want to help you introduce kids to those amazing, life-shaping books and bring you inspiring (and fun!) conversations with the authors and educators who make that magic happen. I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a mom of two tween girls, a 5th grade...2019-07-0151 min