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Talk Derby To MeTalk Derby to Me: Roller Girl Part IIAfter Molly's convo with Pinkie & Evel last week, she thought she should check out this book that all the folks are talking about. This week on Talk Derby to Me, Molly reads from the Roller Girl graphic novel (authored & illustrated by Victoria Jamieson, c 2015), wondering how she managed to miss this! (though, was comforted to find out that her own teen managed to find it all on their own. Thank you public and classroom libraries! Let's keep them open, diverse and accessible!). Also... a great book to pick up from an independent bookstore for the graphic novel readers in...
2026-01-1729 min
Talk Derby To MeTalk Derby to Me: Roller GirlAfter Molly's convo with Pinkie & Evel last week, she thought she should check out this book that all the folks are talking about. This week on Talk Derby to Me, Molly reads from the Roller Girl graphic novel (authored & illustrated by Victoria Jamieson, c 2015), wondering how she managed to miss this! (though, was comforted to find out that her own teen managed to find it all on their own. Thank you public and classroom libraries! Let's keep them open, diverse and accessible!). Also... a great book to pick up from an independent bookstore for the graphic novel readers in...
2026-01-1029 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy winsSend us a textThe May news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Steve Jamieson, CEO for the RCSLT. Published 27 May 2025.In this month’s news podcast RCSLT CEO joins us to talk about the 80th birthday celebrations; the Equality, Diversity and Belonging (EDB) work with members; the leadership programme; applications for new governance roles and more. Derek Munn shares some exciting wins for the profession around the UK and outlines some areas of focus for the policy team ove...
2025-05-2713 min
Diann Carney[Pdf/ePub] Roller Girl By Victoria Jamieson (Author) Full Episodehttps://yuandipro.firebaseapp.com/?GASS=0803740166 . Click This Link To Access Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (Author) Book Supports all formats, Such as: EPUB, PDF , AZW3, MOBI, IBA, & RTF Book Title: Roller Girl Book Author: Victoria Jamieson (Author) Book Rating: 9+ ratings Powered by Firstory Hosting
2024-10-2400 min
The Illustration Department PodcastVictoria JamiesonGiuseppe Castellano talks to Newbery Honor-winning illustrator and author, Victoria Jamieson, about why quite a few publishing professionals know what a “doodly doo” is; what a graphic novel can be, and how it really is a lot of work; what perfection has to do with art; and more.To learn more about Victoria, visit victoriajamieson.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Raina Telgemeier, Art Spiegelman, Vera Brosgol, Cece Bell, Bill Watterson, Lynn Johnston, and Bil Keane
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2024-10-1547 min
Tune in Plenitude of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessFirst Rule of Punk - Celia C. PérezListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: First Rule of PunkAuthor: Celia C. PérezNarrator: Victoria VillarrealFormat: UnabridgedLength: 6:18:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 04-02-2024Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)Genres: Kids, General, Health & FamilySummary:A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book
The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one’s watching.
There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new...
2024-04-026h 18
Episodes - Book Club for KidsWhen Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohammed and Victoria JamiesonMore than 100 million people have fled violence and persecution around the world. But that's just a number. Who are these refugees? Meet Omar. Readers from Dorothy Hamm Middle School in Arlington, Virginia discuss When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohammed and Victoria Jamieson. Our celebrity reader is Matthew Saltmarsh from the UNHCR. Kitty Felde is host.
2024-01-0423 min
Comic Boom - Comics in EducationComic Boom - Comics in Education - with writer and illustrator Victoria JamiesonSend a textIn this episode Lucy chats to writer and illustrator Victoria Jamieson.Victoria is an writer and illustrator from Pensylavia UK - most well known in the UK for her graphic novels roller girl and when stars are scattered.In this interview we talk about her journey to becoming a graphic novelist, her sources of in spiration and her process for creating graphic novels and we spend time talking about both Roller Girl and When Stars Are Scattered....
2023-06-2142 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2023: Welcome new CEO Steve Jamieson; vacancies; news from Scotland & Wales; & moreSend us a textIn April's RCSLT News podcast:New RCSLT CEO, Steve Jamieson, shares his mission for RCSLT and messages for speech and language therapists and the people they support. (More about Steve here: www.rcslt.org/news/royal-college…w-chief-executive/)We look at the results of the recent survey into vacancies in SLT services and some of the media coverage this has generated: www.rcslt.org/news/vacancy-rates…-language-therapy/Senedd report highlights over-representation of young people with communication needs within criminal justice system: www.rcslt.org/news/senedd-report…al-justice-system/
2023-04-1917 min
The Reading CultureLittle Windows: Victoria Jamieson on the Underrated Power of Graphic NovelsOn Today's Show"I think there's so much you can do. It's so rich because you have words, you have pictures. Sometimes they say the same things, sometimes they say opposite things. There's such an interplay between the two that I feel like there's so many possibilities." - Victoria JamiesonVictoria Jamieson was always an introverted child, but a move across states in middle school pushed her further inward and made her grasp for familiarity. She quickly found comfort in the local library after her mother became the regular host of their summer reading program...
2023-04-0440 min
Engaging and Empowering School LibrariesGraphic novels and their role in supporting literacyAre graphic novels just comics and do they have a place in our school libraries? In this episode, Ruth, Sabrina and I unpack the power of graphic novels on students reading and are joined by experts Paul Register, school librarian and founder of Excelsior awards and Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, Lecturer in Education, University of Manchester.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:-
Richard Ruddick https://padlet.com/rruddick9zra/graphic-novels-73uh2srzpbia
The Excelsior Awards https://www.excelsioraward.co.uk/
Some favourites graphic novels from Rebecca :-
The Graveyard Book - Neil...
2023-02-0851 min
2 Chit Chat ChicksEpisode 111: Book BingoWhat are you reading these days? Leah and Eydie play a rousing game of book bingo and catch up on some of their latest favorites.
More From Us:
We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook and respond to this week's challenge. It’s a fun place to come for loads of positive energy and encouragement to live your best lives.
Eydie is a collage artist who has a greeting card company: Prairie Girl Etsy Site. Check it out - so many original and fun cards!
He...
2023-01-2935 min
Writes4WomenNew Release Feature Author: Lisa Ireland, The One and Only Dolly JamiesonIn this week’s episode Pam chats to Australian author and writing mentor Lisa Ireland. Lisa has published novels across various genres, she has established herself as a thoughtful, nuanced voice in modern historical fiction and women’s fiction. Lisa is a passionate community builder and enjoys supporting organisations that advocate for human rights and the arts—twin passions she explores in her latest novel, The One and Only Dolly Jamieson She lives with her husband in a small town in Gippsland, Victoria. When not writing, she spends her time mentoring aspiring authors, drinkin...
2023-01-2756 min
Coaching KidLitEpisode 13: Mentor Texts with Book Coach Sara GentryIn this episode Christy and Sharon are joined by fellow Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sara Gentry. Sara, Sharon, and Christy talk about using the Author Accelerator Inside Outline as a tool for studying published books as mentor texts.
Books discussed:
The Next Great Jane by K.L. Going
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
May B. by Caroline Starr Rose
After the Fall by Dan Santat
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Fol...
2023-01-0443 min
Ready for ReadingBest books for military tweens with author Victoria JamiesonVictoria Jamieson is the author of the graphic novel and New York Times Best Seller Roller Girl, and she joins Josie to discuss how she became an author and illustrator and why graphic novels are great reads for kids. In this interview, you’ll hear Victoria talk about her hit book Roller Girl as well as her most recent book When Stars Are Scattered. Josie and Victoria also share a few more of their best book recommendations for military tweens.Books mentioned in this show:Roller GirlWhen Stars Are ScatteredRa...
2022-12-0823 min
#AmWritingLit Mags, Grants and Residencies: a best-we-can how-to for an always changing but more approachable than we imagine world. Episode 339 with Patrice GopoEver feel like some things are just outside your ken? I’m that way with literary magazines. And I’ve never found the right retreat or residency, or applied for a grant, and I know sometimes it’s just that I don’t think I belong in that world.
But worlds don’t usually just reach out and drag you in. That’s a fave theme of ours around here—you can’t be published unless you write something, etc. If you want to be part of a literary world you have to find it and start looking around for a doo...
2022-11-1852 min
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Grow Up Tahlia Wilkins!"This week on Next Reads, Erin reads from the book Grow up, Tahlia Wilkins! by Karina Evans. Read alikes include:
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
All Summer Long by Hope Larson
The Moon Within by Aida Salazar
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams
2022-11-0414 min
Lit Local PodcastWriting for Audio with Jamieson Ridenhour & David Allen VoylesWelcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Jamieson Ridenhour and David Allen Voyles.
Jamieson Ridenhour is the writer and producer of the popular audio drama Palimpsest, the author of the werewolf murder-mystery Barking Mad, and writer and director of the award-winning short horror films Cornerboys and The House of the Yaga. His ghost play Grave Lullaby was a finalist for the Kennedy Center’s David Cohen Playwriting award in 2012. Jamie’s short fiction and poetry has appeared in Strange Horizons, Andromeda Spac...
2022-09-2056 min
The Free BinDig, If You Will, The Picture(s)Denyse and Harrison each bring a hefty stack of graphic nonfiction titles to discuss. Topics include trips to the moon, the challenges of adolescence, the nigh-unattainable grownuptitude of Sheriff Buford Pusser, braces, and the unique occupational hazards faced by 20th-century Ukrainian anarchist horses. Errata: Harrison talks about the Kent State shootings in the context of the "late '60s." The incident took place on May 4, 1970. Also, Harrison misidentified a Redbone song that features the King Kong groove--he was thinking of "Prehistoric Rhythm" by Redbone. Discussed this week Junior through Young Adult:
2022-09-1651 min
Off the PaigeEpisode 5: Demon Speed (Time Traveler's Wife, In Teachers We Trust, Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead, and more)Paige and Maribeth discuss the many books she read in her first week of summer break! Notably, she really enjoyed:
When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson
In Teachers We Trust: The Finnish Way to World-Class Schools by Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy D. Walker
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Mystery and Finlay Donovan Knocks 'em Dead by Elle Cosimano
**Paige no longer recommends The Time Traveler's Wife TV Series. It got weird after this episode was recorded.**
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2022-06-1337 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS. 6 Ep. 132 Whodunit In The Family with Guest Court Stevens 5-4-22Our guest this week, Court Stevens is outreach director for a public library and the author of 6 young adult suspense novels. Her most recent, We Were Kings, came out this past February and is her contemporary version of an Agatha Christie locked room mystery where our main character, Nyla King’s dysfunctional family and juicy secrets means everyone is a suspect of a murder that took place 20 years earlier.
You can find Court Stevens on instagram at @quartland or on her author website, www.courtneycstevens.com.
To find out more about Foxing Books, go to their...
2022-05-051h 01
Sorta AwesomeTen favorite middle grade reads!What book whisked you away into the wonderful world of reading when you were younger? What book written for young teens do you find yourself recommending over and over? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome’s books and reading regular Katie Proctor, and they are here to shout out ten of their favorites from the middle grade genre of reading! From monkeys in Oklahoma to a magical harmonica and all kinds of beautiful, heart-soaring themes in-between, Meg and Katie will get you excited to check out a middle grade book for your family or for yourself!
Want to jo...
2022-04-081h 18
Sorta AwesomeEp. 385 Ten favorite middle grade reads!What book whisked you away into the wonderful world of reading when you were younger? What book written for young teens do you find yourself recommending over and over? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome’s books and reading regular Katie Proctor, and they are here to shout out ten of their favorites from the middle grade genre of reading! From monkeys in Oklahoma to a magical harmonica and all kinds of beautiful, heart-soaring themes in-between, Meg and Katie will get you excited to check out a middle grade book for your family or for yourself!...
2022-04-081h 22
Care and Feeding | Amazon (DNU)The “Vanilla Sex” EditionOn this week’s episode: Dan is back from book leave and has an announcement. Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a wild question about a teen asking if her mom has “vanilla sex.” How should the parent respond to an intensely personal question like that? Then Elizabeth and Jamilah pepper Dan with questions about his time on the show, including his biggest regret. On Slate Plus, if you could swap bodies w/ your kid for a day—Freaky Friday style—would you? Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson. Dan rec...
2022-03-0357 min
Community Trail RunningEp. 2 How can Hypnotherapy help me run? With Mimi JamiesonMimi Jamieson of “Answers Within Hypnotherapy” talks about how we can literally reprogram our trail running mind. Flip the switch and turn off the pain. Can it be that simple?!Mimi is the very first guest on the podcast! She is a BA graduate of Psychology, and a Hypnotherapist and Sex therapist from Victoria, BC. I know Mimi from a few years back, as I was having trouble sleeping and decided to give hypnotherapy a try. I learned a lot and found it very helpful, and also was intrigued by what it might do for a ru...
2021-12-0613 min
Una pregunta, literalEbook vs. papel, libros para los pequeños de la casa y una novela históricaLibros mencionados:
Cuando brillan las estrellas, de Victoria Jamieson y Omar Mohamed;
El tesoro del Cisne Negro, de Paco Roca y Guillermo Corral;
El libro de los dragones, de Roger Lancelyn Green;
Blog Libros para jóvenes, de Aceprensa;
Nadie lo sabe, de Tony Gratacós;
El gran farol, de Maria Konnikova;
2021-11-2409 min
Paperback ReadersPaperback Readers Episode 31
Hello to our fellow Paperback Readers! Here’s what we’ve been reading over the last two weeks.Tune in again next week as we discuss Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr.In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao LordThe Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones by Rich CohenPeril by Bob Woodward and Robert CostaThe Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World by Dave ZirinBattle of the Bay: Bashing A’s, Thrilling Giants, and the Earthquake World Series...
2021-10-1200 min
Use Your WordsDRAGON READS: When Stars are Scattered by Victoria JamiesonFinley shares her review of When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson
2021-09-2804 min
Paperback ReadersPaperback Readers Episode 30
We are delighted to be back talking books with you, even if we are a day late! This week, our shared read had us talking more about the Presidents: Doris Kearns Goodwin’s magnificent Leadership in Turbulent Times. Books discussed are listed below. Join us in two weeks, when we talk more about the wonderful graphic novel When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed.Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyBeautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally RooneyArsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
2021-09-2800 min
Breakfast with Murray JonesPaul from Freshwater in Jamieson Vic when the earthquake struckMurray Jones from 4CA speaks with a Cairns local who was near Mansfield in Victoria when the earthquake struck on Wednesday 22 September 2021
2021-09-2305 min
MSLA PodcastGetting Graphic with LizaLiza Halley is Library Teacher at Plympton Elementary School in Waltham, MA, who not only believes graphic novels are great-- but essential. In collaboration with Plympton Elementary’s visual art teachers, Liza is developing an “Art of the Comic'' class. Join us for a conversation about how literacy is-- crucially-- more than just about words on the page.
Liza on Twitter: @LizaLitDiva
Liza on Insta: lizahalley08
Media discussed:
Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
Unde...
2021-09-0951 min
Long Overdue: A Franklin Public Library PodcastGraphic Novel Special EpisodeIn this graphic novel special episode Sam, Sarah, Briony, Megan, Keri, and Penny chat about graphic novels for all ages.
In this episode we talked about:
The Crossroads at Midnight by Abby Howard
Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Guts by Raina Telgemeier
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel Series by Multiple Authors
2021-08-1936 min
BookSmittenBoy/Girl BooksMentioned in this episode:The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsAnne of Green Gables by L. M. MontgomeryPrincess Academy by Shannon HaleNo Boys Allowed: School Visits as a Woman Writer: Shannon Hale’s thoughts on the exclusion of boys at her author eventsJunie B. Jones Series by Barbara Park; Illustrated by Denise BrunkusIvy & Bean by Annie Barrows; Illustrated by Sophie BlackallRoller Girl by Victoria JamiesonSmile by Raina TelgemeierEl Deafo by Cece BellJasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence; Illustrated by El...
2021-08-1829 min
UNGpodden - podden för dig som älskar ungdomslitteratur!Serier del tvåMari och Emelie tar sig an serier ännu en gång. I avsnittet reder de på nytt ut om begreppet serieroman verkligen är det bästa att använda om serier. Böcker som presenteras i avsnittet:Roller girl av Victoria JamiesonDiana och Charlie av Elias EricsonLiving with Mochi av Gemma GenéFangs av Sarah AndersenHeartstopper volume one av Alice Oseman
2021-07-1428 min
The Road Less TravelledLicola, Dargo, Jamieson, Woods Point and The Wonangatta Murders.This episode we head to Licola, 254 kilometres east of Melbourne. Then on to Dargo, one of Victoria's most remote communities, nestled in the foothills of the legendary Dargo High Plains. Onto one of our favourite trips along the Goulburn River to Jamieson and Woods Point in the historic gold mining area of Victoria's alpine region. We also visit the historic Wonangatta Valley and look at the Wonangatta Murders of the early 20th century. Can the mystery be solved on The Road Less Travelled! Have something that you think we should feature, then please drop us an em...
2021-07-1324 min
Quick PicksEpisode 8: Diversity in Children's Lit and a Little in AdultIn this episode, Kelly returns to talk about growing opportunities in children's literature for marginalized voices to showcase their stories. Teaching your children empathy and correcting bullying behavior can be accomplished through celebrating diversity in books and extrapolating it to life, and we have a list of many books to suggest for enrichment for you and your children.
On the podcast
We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
Sugar in Milk by Thrity Umrigar
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
2021-07-0929 min
BookSmittenSummer BooksMentioned in this episode:The Boys Start the War by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Be sure to check out the other titles in this series as well!)Heidi by Johanna SpyriThe Penderwicks by Jeanne BirdsallOne Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-GarciaGone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams-GarciaThe Marvelous Mirza Girls by Sheba KarimRoller Girl by Victoria JamiesonFirekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline BoulleyRoomies by Sara Zarr and Tara AltebrandoThe Disenchantments by Nina LacourBlackout by John RoccoThe Sum of Us: What Ra...
2021-07-0732 min
Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 15: Graphic Novels for Every Reader and Mother-Dog SummerOn this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table’s Jessica Jenner about the Best Graphic Novels for Adults reading list, Audio Editor Heather Booth gives us the skinny on the Odyssey Award winners, and Adult Books Associate Editor Annie Bostrom and I figure out who is more of a Kristy.
Here’s what we talked about:
2020 Best Graphic Novels for Adults
Year of the Rabbit by Tian Veasna, illustrated by the author, translated by Helge Dascher.
Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Damian Duffy and Oc...
2021-07-0740 min
Write Now with Sarah WernerStructure, Genre, &The Craft with Jamieson Ridenhour - WNP 128This week, I get to visit with my good friend (and acclaimed author) Jamieson Ridenhour! Join us as we discuss Jamie’s work on acclaimed audio drama “Palimpsest”, as well as his upcoming play, "Bloodbath: Victoria's Secret." We'll also explore what it's like to have a Ph.D. in 19th Century Gothic Literature, writing for different narrative forms, and more! Don't miss it! For show notes, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/ To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner Thank you...
2021-07-0348 min
Sorta AwesomeEp. 298 Watch, Read, Listen, Lifestyle
Wondering what to watch this week? Need some inspiration in the world of great recommendations? You know the Awesomes have got you covered! Meg and Kyle have the highlights of what was great in May on Netflix along with what the Awesomes are super loving on streaming right now, too. We've got reads to inspire your kids, the first great pop bop of the summer, and lots of products to check out, too!When Stars are Scattered, Victoria JamiesonHeartbreak Anthem, Little Mix, David Guetta, and GalantisSephora #lipstories in A Little Magic...
2021-05-2456 min
The BiblioFilesVictoria JamiesonCreator of graphic novels Rollergirl, Alls Faire in Middle School, Pets on the Loose, and When Stars are Scattered (in collaboration with Omar Mohamed)
2021-05-1017 min
What’s on the Shelf?When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed*This episode contains spoilers* When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed. Top topics include: #Refugee, #OwnVoices, #Family, #Immigration, #UnitedNations, #School, #Hope, #Somalia, #Survival, #GraphicNovel
2021-04-0401 min
BookSmittenBooks We Would Have Loved as KidsBooks mentioned (affiliate links):When My Name Was Keoko, by Linda Sue ParkA Single Shard, by Linda Sue ParkThe Adventures of Captain Underpants, by Dav PilkeyRaina Telgemeier’s graphic novelsRoller Girl, by Victoria JamiesonWhen Stars Are Scattered, by Victoria Jamieson & Omar MohamedNew Kid, by Jerry CraftClass Act, by Jerry CraftThe Outsiders, by S.E. HintonHair Love, by Matthew A. CherryCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick BarnesAmerican Born Chinese, by Gene YangWhen Yo...
2021-02-1741 min
Kidlit These DaysCelebrating the 2021 Youth Media AwardsNicole and Matthew discuss the results of the 2021 Youth Media Awards and celebrate some of their favorite books honored by the awards.
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RELEVANT LINKS:
ALA announces 2021 Youth Media Awards (press release)
BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book)
A Wish in t...
2021-02-0441 min
Brews & ReviewsBrew 10: OMG A BOOKCLUB ANNOUNCEMENT!In today's episode, Jaz and Sharn announce the Brews & Reviews book club – a quarterly book club for chill 2021 reading. Head to our Instagram to vote on the first book pick. Then, because sometimes reading is hard, we dive deep into reading slumps, how we deal (or don't) deal with them, as well as giving tips for reading when you're busy! ________________________ Our Instagram: @brewsandreviewspodcast Jaz: @travelsinfiction Sharn: @caffeineandcommas ________________________ Books mentioned: Roller Girl - Victoria Jamieson Indians on Vacation - Thomas King One by One - Ruth Ware In...
2021-02-021h 04
In Ya Face16 Days of Activism: Libby Jamieson, Switchboard, Violence In And Towards The Queer Community; Rick Spencer, Violence, Bullying and Erasure Towards Gender Diverse TeachersInterviews with Switchboard's Libby Jamieson and teacher Rick Spencer. Libby Jamieson is the Teleweb Manager at Switchboard Victoria. She discusses violence in and towards the Queer Community and systemic issues, including funding gaps and data. Rick Spencer is a teacher and education researcher. They're also the Sociology of Media in Australia Convenor for the Australian Sociological Association. Rick discusses violence, bullying, erasure and discrimination towards gender diverse teachers. Content and trigger warning: this episode includes discussions about intimate partner and family violence, transphobia, queerphobia, erasure, bullying and suicide. QLife 1800 184 527, 3 pm to Midnight every day. Rainbow Door (Victoria), 10 am to 6 pm every day, phon...
2020-12-0400 min
The Currently Reading PodcastSeason 3, Episode 18: Armchair Traveling with Strong Sense of PlaceToday, Kaytee is visiting with Melissa Joulwan and Dave Humpreys, all the way from Prague to talk about Strong Sense of Place! We are discussing Bookish Moments: "triple-dipping," map adventures, and doubly broken reading Current Reads: we're visiting manor houses, the everglades, building a train, and seeing a refugee camp. Come with us. Deep Dive: all things Strong Sense of Place with Mel and Dave Book Presses: A feel-good classic, a boring book described in a new way (ha!), and a Nigerian treasure. As per usual, time-stamped show notes...
2020-11-3052 min
Between the LinesEpisode 2 - Unconventional Family StoriesWelcome back for our second episode of Between the Lines! In this episode we discuss our current reads, our favorite unconventional family stories, and an exciting new superhero coming to Gotham City!
Hosts:
-Jenn Deuell, Young Adult Coordinator @ Richmond Public Library
-Barbara Haas, School Media Specialist @ Richmond Public Schools
-Juliet, 8th grader @ St. Michael's Episcopal School
Books discussed:
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Tristan Strong #1) by Kwame Mbalia (Published in 2019 by Rick Riordan Presents)
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar M...
2020-11-2515 min
Punching SidewaysJohn Arthur Elliott (aka The Camel Man) chats Living The Dream, Walking Away from Millions, the Jamieson River Rescue, and much moreFind & Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sidewaysSupport: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuaclistonJohn Arthur Elliott is a former successful business person from Perth, Australia, who gave up the 'High Life' to pursue a life of adventure, exploration and meaning. John is currently 18months into a multi-year trek around Australia (by camel), and has become both an experienced cameleer and lover of nature, but also a spark of joy for regional and remote communities alike. His camel train draws huge smiles wherever they go. You can find out more about John's epic journey here:
2020-11-181h 03
Two Lit MamasEpisode 8: Back to School CreativityWhether your family is doing e-learning, homeschooling, unschooling, striking, or hiding out in a bunker to avoid the latest natural disaster, you need The Creativity Project book to fill your time and sparkle your creativity. If you’re not sure if this book is for you, listen as the mamas give the hard sell (no, there’s no money in it for them although they’ll take your money if you’re offering) for literary advocate Colby Sharp and his unique prompt-response anthology along with tips to keep your kids learning, growing and creating. The Creativit...
2020-09-2351 min
Check It OutEpisode SixtyGraphic novels are booming in popularity for readers of all ages. Topics range from a young girl navigating the worlds of roller derby and middle school; teenagers disappearing into a fantasy role-playing game; and the life of civil rights icon John Lewis in the 1960s. Plus so much more! Our 60th episode features Mari, Jane, and Kristi exploring the world of graphic novels — check it out! Titles in the podcast include: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Primates by Jim Ottaviani Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis The Mars Challenge by Alison Wilgus a...
2020-09-1629 min
School for Writers3 Steps to Making Sure Your Book is Ready to be PublishedWelcome to a new episode of the Business School for Writers Podcast! How do you know when you're ready to publish your book? How do you go from the first draft to polished manuscript? We know the word "publishing" itself can be frightening, especially when you fear other people's judgment or you don't think you have the perfect manuscript. We know the struggle is real in the writer's life and also how important it is to confidently get your story out into the world. That is why in this episode, we want to share...
2020-09-0815 min
Kidlit These DaysGraphic Novels from Lived ExperiencesNicole and Matthew talk about #ownvoices representation in comics, pocket culture, and we reflect on Black Panther and the late Chadwick Boseman. Joining is special guest Paul Meyer, co-author of Under the Cottonwood Tree: El Susto de la Curandera, a graphic novel with Carlos Meyer and illustrated by Margaret Hardy.
This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, The Tea Dragon Tapestry by Katie O’Neill and Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group, and This is a Flying Rat by Andrew Cangelose and Josh Shipley and Oni Lion...
2020-09-0357 min
The Outlook Podcast Archive23 years longing to find my mumWhen war broke out in Somalia in the 1990s, Omar Mohamed’s dad was killed and he was separated from his mum. Omar, who was only four at that time, picked up his disabled younger brother Hassan and started running. The brothers eventually ended up in Kenya’s vast Dadaab refugee camp - the biggest refugee camp in Africa. For years, they never stopped looking for their mother. Until one day, rumours spread around the camp that a woman was looking for them. Could this stranger be Omar and Hassan’s mum?
Omar's extraordinary story has been turned into a graphi...
2020-07-2939 min
Kidlit These DaysOwnVoices, Heard and ValuedNicole and Matthew discuss the creation and use of the #OwnVoices hashtag, representation of diversity in kidlit, and the value of storytelling through lived experience.
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2020-07-231h 01
HEAR THE VOICEDan Donati & Heath JamiesonTwo local coaches who boast numerous premierships across some of the best local football competitions in Victoria join me in speaking about community football, success, philosophy, and culture amongst a huge range of other coaching topics. Dan & Heath prove why they are so successful as community coaches and i hope you enjoy listening as much as i enjoyed making it with them.
2020-07-171h 32
Booklist's Shelf CareShelf Care Interview: Victoria Jamieson and Omar MohamedWelcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people.
This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Penguin Young Readers.
In today's special Graphic Novels in Libraries Month installment, we have the pleasure of hearing from Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed about their graphic novel When Stars Are Scattered.
Victoria Jamieson is the creator of the graphic novels All’s Faire in Middle School and Newbery Honor winner Roller Girl. She received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and worked as a children's book designer before becoming a freelance il...
2020-07-0717 min
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 8: Children's Literature, with Mitali Perkins and Erin WasingerJen is joined by Mitali Perkins and Erin Wasinger to discuss the reading life of children. They talk about the power of stories in the lives of kids, as well as the surprising tension and conflict in the discussion concerning what literature children should have access to, as well as how to encourage a love for reading as children grow. This is a fantastic conversation for those readers who have little ones in their lives!Books Mentioned in this Episode:Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border by Mitali Perkins and Sara...
2020-06-2941 min
Talking TraumaTrauma SurveyThe time immediately after injury is crucial in the management of the trauma patient. The primary survey is designed to identify and treat life-threatening injuries quickly and is indicated for the evaluation of all trauma patients. In this podcast, Dr Jenny Jamieson, Emergency Medicine Consultant at The Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre talks to us about the principles behind the Trauma Survey, including the Primary, Secondary & Tertiary assessment, with a focus on the initial identification and management of injuries. Current at date of publication 29/05/2020.
2020-05-2931 minTalking TraumaTrauma SurveyThe time immediately after injury is crucial in the management of the trauma patient. The primary survey is designed to identify and treat life-threatening injuries quickly and is indicated for the evaluation of all trauma patients. In this podcast, Dr Jenny Jamieson, Emergency Medicine Consultant at The Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre talks to us about the principles behind the Trauma Survey, including the Primary, Secondary & Tertiary assessment, with a focus on the initial identification and management of injuries. Current at date of publication 29/05/2020.
2020-05-2931 min
The Children's Book PodcastVictoria Jamieson and Omar MohamedVictoria Jamieson (@JamiesonV) and Omar Mohamed (@dantey114) share WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED, a graphic novel based on Omar's experience as a Somalian refugee Kenya. Omar's story is one that you won't soon forget. It is a story about family and about surviving. It's a story about education and advocating for yourself. In Omar's experience, he says "the worst part about being in a refugee camp is that it's monotonous and boring." This is where Victoria's skills as a storyteller and cartoonist shine. The comic has a strong sense of setting, helping give purpose to all of it's characters and how...
2020-05-2638 min
Unabridged: A Book PodcastHopeful Books to Engage Students - What Can I Recommend to Students Right Now?In this episode, we consider books that we'd recommend to students as great choices to read independently. As the world around us has drastically changed and continues changing, we decided on this topic and talked about some of our favorites, including R. J. Palacio's Wonder, Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, Nicola Yoon's books, and anything by Jason Reynolds, as well as some other favorites. We focus our discussion on books we think students can access without teacher support and on books that are not extremely heavy but leave the reader with a sense of...
2020-03-2535 min
The TB PodcastJamieson Sheahan - Our Brave Golden Bear - Talkin Ball #1Welcome to the first spin-off Sports edition of The TB Podcast. On special occasions, we’ll be trading in the "Techno Beat" for “TALKIN BALL,” as we feature prominent athletes from the region and discuss influential sporting moments from around the world.Our First “TALKIN BALL” episode is a special one, as we feature JAMIESON SHEAHAN - Bendigonian Aussie Rules Footballer turned American Football Punter, on the day before he leaves for college to make his debut for the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears.Leaving for One of America’s most highly-regarded business schools (and a football program with...
2020-02-0239 min
Recovery Coast to Coast RadioThe Songwriter Sessions - Reid Jamieson Band, Featuring Carolyn Victoria MillIn this edition of "The Songwriter Sessions: Singers, Stories and Songs", Neil Scott takes a deep dive into the lives and music of Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill, who are the Canadian-based 'The Reid Jamieson Band."
2020-01-221h 13Unabridged: A Book PodcastOur 2020 TBR Lists - Round-Robin Style
In this episode, we're discussing some books we can't wait to read in 2020, including Brigid Kemmerer’s A Heart So Fierce and Broken, Bianca Marais’s Hum If You Don’t Know the Words, and Rebecca Serle’s In Five Years. We also talk about Sarah J. Maas's works and end our episode talking about some of our favorite places to eat.
Ashley’s Picks
Brigid Kemmerer’s A Heart So Fierce and Broken - January 7, 2020
Adib Khorram’s Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Valeria Luiselli’s Lost Children Archive
*Listen to J...
2020-01-1514 min
Amongst the BooksEpisode 6 - Kicking off the Holiday SeasonWe are kicking off the holiday season with some great book recommendations by Emily and Joel. We hope you add these to your holiday shopping list.
Books Recommended:
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renée Russell
Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket
Voyagers series written by several different authors
Music written, recorded and produced by Jake Thistle, www.jakethistle.com
Remember to rat...
2019-12-0705 min
Life on the LineThe Blind Man's Victoria Cross with Tim RaysonAlex Lloyd discovers the stories of four Victoria Cross recipients in the British Army, speaking with the Axe Keeper of Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, Tim Rayson.
Life on the Line tracks down Australian war veterans and records their stories. Today's bonus episode is centred on four British Victoria Cross recipients. All four are also former members of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms. Alex Lloyd spoke with Tim Rayson, the ‘Axe Keeper’, about the incredible stories of Ernest Towse VC, Harry Schofield VC, Jo...
2019-09-1936 min
LNK PodcastsThe Great Art Caper by Victoria Jamieson booktalk by LeviThe Great Art Caper by Victoria Jamieson review by Levi
"It has a great story. it was very funny."
2019-08-0901 min
The Children's Book PodcastVictoria Jamieson, Kelly Gilday, and Julianna WilsonVictoria Jamieson (@JamiesonV), Newbery honor-winning cartoonist of ROLLER GIRL is joined by audio producers Kelly Gildea (@gildeak) and Julianna Wilson (@JuliannaNWilson) to share the process of adapting a graphic novel for the audiobook format. ROLLER GIRL tells the story of Astrid, who decides that this summer she's going to forego the camp she's attended year after year with her best friend in order to try out roller derby camp. The book has a ton of heart and a fair share of bangs and bruises around the derby court. The ROLLER GIRL audiobook was produced by Kelly Gildea and Julie Wilson a...
2019-04-2739 min
Folk Roots Radio... with Jan HallEpisode 443 - feat. Reid Jamieson & More New ReleasesVancouver based singer-songwriter Reid Jamieson has just released what may be the album of his career, "Me Daza". Recorded in Ireland, with Kieran Kennedy, 'me daza' is actually Cork Ireland slang for 'most excellent' or 'awesome', which this album most definitely is. Reid Jamieson and the other half of this music and life partnership, Carolyn Victoria Mill, join us on Episode 443 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the making of the new album and upcoming tour dates. It's a great interview - you won't want to miss it. We also check out new music from Lydia Persaud, Michelle Rumball...
2019-04-2758 min
Folk Roots Radio... with Jan HallInterview - Reid Jamieson & Carolyn Victoria Mill discussing the new Reid Jamieson album "Me Daza"Vancouver based singer-songwriter Reid Jamieson has just released his latest album "Me Daza". 'Me Daza' is actually Cork Ireland slang for 'most excellent' or 'awesome', though strictly speaking it actually means 'I'm dying'. Dying because of brilliance, perhaps - because this recording really does feel like a special piece of work, and may be the best thing Reid Jamieson has done in his career so far. Recorded in Ireland with producer Kieran Kennedy, the new recording features eight fabulous new songs, all written with music and life partner Carolyn Victoria Mill alongside a great cover "Don’t Go Down", written by...
2019-04-2341 min
The Community Library1.4 Female Friendships with BonnieWelcome back! This week, I sat down with Bonnie (who also featured in episode 1) and we discussed our favourite female friendships in books. From Matilda and Miss Honey to Anne Shirley and Diana Barry, female friendships in books are so important and wonderful, and we loved recording this episode for you. Let us know your favourite female friendships in books!
Join me next week for a discussion on Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan!
Visit the corresponding blog post here to access a full transcription of this episode!
Book...
2019-04-1524 min
20Mile - The stories behind a startup founder's march.Shaun Jamieson, FreshworksIn this episode Shaun Jamieson, Leader of Sales and Operations at Freshworks, tells the story of how his skills and interest in business execution and building teams have led to successful outcomes. Shaun walks us through his journey so far, from joining AbeBooks and running one of its subsidiaries to turning a business around and, most recently, joining Freshworks, a fast growing mobile app design and development studio based in Victoria, BC Canada.
2019-04-0128 min
Derby from the BalconyDeeTales: Roller Girl Reading w/Malcolm for March is Reading MonthMalcolm and I read an excerpt from Roller Girl, by Victoria Jamieson for March is reading month. Malcolm also talks about what lessons he's learned from being on roller skates. Thank you Victoria Jamieson for writing such an amazing book. We read it often and talk about the lessons Astrid learned from the wonderful community that is roller derby. ♥️
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2019-03-1523 min
Embrace This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.Roller Girl by Victoria JamiesonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/113022to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Roller Girl
Author: Victoria Jamieson
Narrator: Almarie Guerra, full cast, Kate Reinders, Tara Sands, Hillary Huber, Jorjeana Marie, Cassandra Morris, P.J. Ochlan, Adenrele Ojo, Georgette Perna, Bahni Turpin, Various
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
Release date: 01-29-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 81 ratings
Genres: Sports Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
For most of her 12 years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend, Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so...
2019-01-292h 19
3 Point Perspective: The Illustration PodcastThe Life Cycle of a Children's Book3PP 19 Life Cycles of a Children's Book
Projects:
Will: Still working on the Painting Color and Light class. I’m gonna be working on it for a while. Loves working on classes, and loves having them. Loves it. It takes a long time but is very satisfying.
Lee: Going into the last week of his basic painting class, and it’s amazing the progress people have made between weeks 1 and 10.
Started a bunch of projects, and is working on a big series of book covers for his agent, he is trying to move into...
2018-12-121h 15
educators 2 educators PodcastPublishing a Children's Book with Literary Agent Paul RodeenHave you ever dreamed of publishing a children's book? This episode is for you! Hear from Paul Rodeen, president of Rodeen Literary Agency, as he explains what it takes to be a children's author. Paul represents artists Peter Brown, Ryan Higgins and Victoria Jamieson and many more!
Learn more about Rodeen Literary Management at www.rodeenliterary.com
2018-10-091h 06
Three BooksEpisode 10: Summertime and the Readin’ is Easy (Unless You Work in a Public Library)Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. They talk about what they’re reading this summer and get three book recommendations from Ela Staff.
0:2:28 Staff Picks Part 1
0:5:27 Becca is STILL reading Children of Blood & Bone
0:6:49 Staff Picks Part 2
0:9:23 Christen Book One- The Tin Man by Sarah Winman
0:13:31 Christen Book Two: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
0:22:53 Christen Book Three: The Murderbot Diaries (Series) by Martha Wells
0:33:22 Books to TV news- Sanditon by Jane Austen
0:34:55 Staff Picks Part...
2018-07-311h 09
Tough Like a Girl Comics PodcastTough Like a Girl #20 - All's Faire in Middle SchoolOne of the first titles we ever reviewed was Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. Lis and Nathaniel figured they were due to look at another of her works with this story of chivalry and early teen drama.
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2018-06-1536 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 167 || Bookshelf Reading Challenge 2018It's time to forge ahead into the wild unknown. Are you ready to earn 20% off a Bookshelf purchase? Follow along with Chris and Annie as they explain the terms of this year's Bookshelf Reading Challenge! Also, do we sound different? Mentioned this week: + Heating and Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly + The End We Start From by Megan Hunter + Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck + Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park + Encyclopedia Brown by Daniel J. Sobol + The All of a Kind Family by Sydney Taylor + The Familiar Enemy by Ardis Butterfield + Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen +...
2018-04-1941 min
The Yarn#68 Victoria Jamieson - ALL'S FAIRE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL UnravelledVictoria Jamieson talks about her graphic novel ALL'S FAIRE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
2018-04-1511 min
Kidcasts.orgRoller Girl by Victoria Jamieson: Book Report by SiennaRoller Girl by Victoria Jamieson: Book Report by Sienna
2017-10-2305 min
2017-09-2902 min
The Children's Book PodcastVictoria JamiesonVictoria Jamieson (@JamiesonV), cartoonist of All's Faire in Middle School, stops by the podcast to talk about childhood nuances, bringing things to a low point, and just wanting to fit in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
2017-09-1549 minFrom the Front PorchEpisode 132 || Back to SchoolIt's that time of year again, and we can't believe it. Annie and Chris talk about some of their favorite books for emerging readers and sit down for an interview with one such reader. Also, the importance of haircuts and a pregnant pause (or three). Mentioned this week: + Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds + The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey + Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney + Dog Man by Dav Pilkey + Theodore Boone series by John Grisha + Treasure Hunters series by James Patterson + Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales by Nathan Hale + Emily Windsnap series by Liz Kessler + La...
2017-08-1739 min
Get BookedWelcome To The CliffhangerAmanda and Jenn discuss historical fiction, quests, funny books, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by The Dark Net by Benjamin Percy and Impossible Views of the World by Lucy Ives.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.
2017-08-0250 min
The Comics AlternativeYoung Readers: A Special Look at the 2016 Eisner AwardsOn this special episode of the Young Readers edition of The Comics Alternative, Gwen and Andy take a look at the 2016 Eisner Award nominees and winners in each of the three young readers categories. The Two People with PhDs discuss not only the books and their creators, but also the categories themselves, the changes they’ve seen in those categories over the years, and changes they’d like to see in the future. Gwen and Andy know you’ll find some great books here and hope you’ll share your thoughts with them once you’ve read them. (You can find a...
2016-07-2500 min
OPB's State of WonderMay 14: Summer Reads: Katherine Dunn RIP, Phil Knight, Monica Drake, Mo Daviau & Victoria JamiesonSummer came early this year, and it has us already dreaming of weekends at the beach or up in the mountains, kicking back in a hammock with a book between our hands. So we put together a show to highlight some of the season's top reads, in case you're thinking of packing your knapsack and heading for the hills (or at least the park)."Every Anxious Wave" by Mo DaviauMo Daviau is a former college radio DJ who dreamt up her novel, "Every Anxious Wave," over the turntable. It centers around a middle-age dive bar...
2016-05-1249 min
OPB's State of WonderVictoria Jamieson Clobbers YA Tropes In "Roller Girl"Victoria Jamieson has written books for kids and teaches children’s literature at Pacific Northwerst College of Art, but in her spare time, she skates with the Rose City Rollers Wreckers team under the name of Winnie the Pow. So perhaps it was just a matter of time before she wrote a graphic novel for middle-grade readers about a girls who get in touch with their deeper selves by skating around and hitting each other called "Roller Girl." The The book is also about the very messy social geometry that happens when kids move beyond their elementary school friendships.
2016-05-1209 min
Scholastic Book Fairs PodcastRoller GirlFor fans of Raina Telgemeier’s SMILE, a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby. For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As th...
2016-02-0300 minThe Comics AlternativeYoung Readers - The Best of 2015As the end of 2015 draws near and the holiday shopping season is in full swing, Andy and Gwen have drawn up their lists of their favorite comics for young readers released during the last year. Although their choices run the gamut from texts for early readers up through to texts for teens, every text mentioned creates a fine balance between serious subject matter and engaging artwork and writing. Many of these comics would be great choices for parents and kids to read together.
Andy’s List:
Astro Boy Omnibus, Vol. 1, Osamu Tezuka (Dark Horse Manga)
The Kur...
2015-12-0400 min
Picturebooking - interviews with authors and illustrators038: Victoria Jamieson – Roller GirlVictoria Jamieson is the author and illustrator of Roller Girl, a graphic novel about a twelve year old girl and her new found love of roller derby!
2015-10-2145 min
CYAPodcastRoller Girl by Victoria JamiesonRoller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Our roller derby names: Adrienne: Jett Banshee Cathie Sue: Joy Graffitti Jenny: Pussycat Meat Make your name here, read Book Riot’s “39 Killer Literary Roller Derby Names.”
2015-07-1500 min
ConSequentialEpisode 38: Our Secret Shame
No matter how well read you are (and we're all amazingly well-read, clearly), there are always blind spots. We talk about the big hoary beast comics that we've been avoiding, tell you why, and vow to go away and improve ourselves. It's going to be a journey. But hey, it's not all brutal introspection. We also talk about a ton of exciting new comics!
We talked about:The Red Road - Rozi HathawayRoller Girl - Victoria JamiesonSam Zabel & the Magic Pen - Dylan HorrocksInjection - Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, Jordie BellaireStation 16 - Yves H, HermannPisces...
2015-05-211h 19ConSequentialEpisode 35: Indie Comics Roundup
This week is a roundup of indie comics - coincidentally about 90% of what we were reading anyway. Think of us as Newsnight Review for comics, if Bonnie Greer was shitfaced and Tom Paulin had figured out how to hide his obvious depression behind overlong foul-mouthed tirades. What's that? You already do? Excellent! Let's crack on.
We read:Descender - Jeff Lemire & Dustin NguyenThe Fade Out - Ed Brubaker & Sean PhilipsSatellite Sam - Matt Fraction & Howard ChaykinI am Fire - Rachel SmithThe Red Road - Rozi HathawayRoller Girl - Victoria JamiesonI don’t Like My Hair Neat - Julia...
2015-03-301h 01