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Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack Ch...2024-11-0631 minBookSmittenSummer Breaks: Gracie Under the Waves w/ Linda Sue ParkMentioned in this episode:Linda Sue Park’s WebsiteGracie Under the WavesA Long Walk to WaterWe Need Diverse Books
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dou...2024-10-2334 minBookSmittenSummer Breaks: No Going Back w/ Patrick Flores-ScottWe’re back with another of our Summer Breaks. In this episode our co-host Patrick gets the spotlight this time, as we talk about his new YA novel, No Going Back.Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
- Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short
story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice
Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
- Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
- Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist
- The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by
Darnell Johnson
- The Swag...2024-08-1443 minBookSmittenSummer Breaks: Ready, Set, Dough! w/ Kelly J. BaptistIntroducing: Summer Breaks! We’ll be airing a couple of episodes this summer to tide you over as we regroup and plot out the next season. Here is our conversation with our very own Kelly J. Baptist about her new middle grade novel, Ready, Set, Dough!Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
- Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short
story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice
Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
- Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
- Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. Baptist
- The...2024-07-1737 minBookSmittenSeason 2 Finale with Ann Whitford PaulMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulLouder than Hunger by John SchuThe List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca SteadWriting with Pictures by Uri ShulevitzHow to Write Picture Books by Linda AshmanOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illust...2024-05-2947 minBookSmittenConference Takeaways from SCBWI Marvelous MidwestMentioned in this episode:SCBWI Marvelous Midwest 2024Gary D. SchmidtSherri L. SmithJames Solheim Interviewees:Aaron Fox (MO)Debbie Gonzales (MI)Kat Higgs-Coulthard (MI)Leslie Helakowski (MI)Danielle Defoe (MI)Kathy Halsey (OH)Amy Flynn (OH)Sheila Willobee (MI)Kathy Groth (WI) - Sunken Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, Ocean Party (Illustrated by Becca Hart)Joyce Uglow (WI) - Stuck: The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits (Illustrated by Valerya Milovanova )Our Books for Children and Young Adults:2024-05-1514 minBookSmittenTitles and CritiquesMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulCreepy Crayon by Aaron Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter BrownOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kel...2024-03-1354 minBookSmittenDummiesMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw; Illustrated by Margot AppleOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the So...2024-02-1427 minBookSmittenPage Turns and Word CountMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulThe Mousery by Charlotte Pomerantz; Illustrated by Kurt CyrusOn Writing by Stephen KingOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Sw...2024-01-3135 minBookSmittenYear-end ReflectionsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulRaymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistE...2023-12-2736 minBookSmittenOutside InspirationsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...2023-12-1326 minBookSmittenMaking Music with Your ProseMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...2023-11-2942 minBookSmittenScene and Show (Don’t Tell)Mentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulThe Scene Book by Sandra ScofieldOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptis...2023-11-1529 minBookSmittenWhen Life Gets in the WayOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough! by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos...2023-10-2527 minBookSmittenInterview with Jon AgeeMentioned in this episode:Jon Agee's WebsiteMy Dad is a TreeMilo's Hat TrickMy RhinocerosThe Wall in the Middle of the BookThis Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard ByrneThe Incredible Painting of Felix ClousseauOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kel...2023-10-1151 minBookSmittenEnding WellMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...2023-09-2025 minBookSmittenHot PlotsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. Baptis...2023-09-0628 minBookSmittenSpecial: Celebrating The Many Masks of Andy ZhouMentioned in this episode:The Many Masks of Andy Zhou by Jack ChengThe Art of Yuta OnodaOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Bap...2023-08-1641 minBookSmittenLive from Nerd Camp PA: Keeping Kids at the Heart of StoriesMentioned in this episode:nErD Camp PAIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff; Illustrated by Felicia BondFamily Style by Thien PhamOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnso...2023-08-0245 minBookSmittenFeedback Sessions: Heather and KellyMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kel...2023-07-1946 minBookSmittenFeedback Sessions: Patrick and ShuttaMentioned in this episode:Grandma Heaven and Grandpa Heaven by Shutta Crum; Illustrated by Ruth McNally BarshawShutta’s WebsiteOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly...2023-06-211h 04BookSmittenFirst Lines and Strong OpeningsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSome Writer!: The Story of E. B. White by Melissa SweetOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the So...2023-05-2533 minBookSmittenBarb Rosenstock on Non-fiction Picture BooksMentioned in this episode:Barb RosenstockThe Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock; Illustrated by Erika MezaMornings with Monet by Barb Rosenstock; Illustrated by Mary GrandPréOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell...2023-05-1150 minBookSmittenFeedback on FeedbackOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patric...2023-04-2030 minBookSmittenSpecial: Celebrating Eb & FlowEPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:Eb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the...2023-03-2242 minBookSmittenMid-Season RecapEPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:SCBWI Michigan Spring ConferenceOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos...2023-03-0832 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast36. Sharing, Apologies, Homework & Longer Recess with Heather ShumakerSend us a textIn this week's episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Heather Shumaker, who is the author of 2 books I have recommended in my book reviews; It's OK NOT to Share and It's OK to GO UP the Slide. Heather speaks at early childhood conferences in North America and is an advocate for supporting children at school and during early childhood. In this episode we discuss:- why children don't need to share and why forced sharing delays moral development- how to assist children through conflicts with each other2023-02-1942 minBookSmittenCharacter!EPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:On Writing by Stephen KingOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Co...2022-12-1439 minBookSmittenInterview with Joanna ParzakonisEPISODE NOTESVisit Bookbug in person and online:This is a bookstore & BookbugTwitterFacebookInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Kalamazoo PromiseJacqueline WoodsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Bap...2022-11-301h 00BookSmittenMore Story ExperimentsEPISODE NOTESMentioned in this episode:The Real Dada Mother Goose by Jon Scieszka; Illustrated by Julia RothmanBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnso...2022-11-0939 minBookSmittenInterview with Shutta CrumEPISODE NOTESShutta online:WebsiteOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped...2022-10-1944 minBookSmittenPoints of ViewOur guidebook for this season:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulMentioned in this episode:The Hat Books by Jon KlassenPoet and author J.D. EstradaImagination Soup (Congrats Melissa!)Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by...2022-09-2829 minBookSmittenInterview with Darnell JohnsonDarnell Johnson online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag i...2022-09-1452 minBookSmittenStory Questions and AnswersMentioned in this episode:Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores...2022-08-3128 minBookSmittenInterview with Yuyi MoralesYuyi Morales online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this Episode:Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi MoralesBright Star by Yuyi MoralesArtist and illustrator David ShannonZin! Zin! Zin! a Violin by Lloyd Moss and Marjorie PricemanOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J...2022-08-1856 minBookSmittenWriting Rough DraftsOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumak...2022-08-0331 minBookSmittenInterview with Ann Whitford PaulAnn Whitford PaulSCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsWriting Picture BooksWriting Picture Books class by Ann Whitford PaulOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistSee You in...2022-07-2057 minBookSmittenBuilding Frames for Story HousesMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulUgly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. SolomonRobo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel SalmieriSomeone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren LongThe World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo EspinosaSCBWI Michigan Mentorship ProgramOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”I...2022-07-0732 minBookSmittenLessons From Typing Mentor TextsMentioned in this episode:Author Lisa WheelerUgly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. SolomonSomeone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren LongBoogie Knights by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Mark SiegelRobo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel SalmieriBabeSpeak by Laurie Halse AndersonFinding ForresterThe 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas SmithThe World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo EspinosaBodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder2022-06-2231 minBookSmittenTo Rhyme or Not To Rhyme: Lisa WheelerLisa Wheeler online:Lisa’s WebsiteLisa’s Goodreads profileLisa’s Facebook Page@lisawheelerbook on Twitter@littlelisais6 on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and Loren LongOne Dark Night by Lisa Wheeler and Ivan BatesOld Cricket by Lisa Wheeler and Ponder GoembelA House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman and Betty FraserCastles, Caves, and Honeycombs by Linda Ashman and Lauren StringerBabies Can Sleep Anywhere by Lisa Wheeler and Carolina BúzioTh...2022-06-0844 minBookSmittenMentor Texts Show and TellMentioned in this episode:The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas SmithIdlewild, Michigan: One of the few resort communities that allowed African Americans in the early 20th century.Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña ; Illustrated by Christian RobinsonThank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia PolaccoChicken Sunday by Patricia PolaccoWriting Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulMy Puppy by Mike Thaler; Illustrated by Madeleine FishmanTiger Can’t Sleep by S. J. Fore; Illustrated by R...2022-05-1133 minBookSmittenInterview with a True Picture Book Scholar: Betsy BirdBetsy Bird online:Betsy Bird’s WebsiteA Fuse #8 Production blog at School Library Journal#46 Betsy Bird - FUNNY GIRL Unraveled on The Yarn Podcast@FuseEight on Twitter@fusenumber8 on InstagramFuse 8 n’ Kate Podcast Mentioned in this episode:When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani JuanitaCall Me Max by Kyle LukoffBlack and White by Tana HobanGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement HurdThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleMy Parents Won’t Stop Talking! by Emma Hu...2022-04-2748 minBookSmittenBecoming Picture Book ScholarsMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulDrawn Together by Minh Lê; Illustrated by Dan SantatDreamers by Yuyi MoralesThey Say Blue by Jillian TamakiThe Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone; Illustrated by Michael SmollinThe Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak“Stand Back,” Said the Elephant, “I’m Going to Sneeze!” by Patricia Thomas; Illustrated by Wallace TrippThe Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon LordLittle Gorilla by Ruth BornsteinThe Wump World by Bill PeetM...2022-04-1441 minBookSmittenIntroducing the Picture Book ChallengeMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulFirekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline BoulleyThe Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult LiteratureThe William C. Morris YA Debut Award@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallengeOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide an...2022-03-3021 minBookSmittenSeason 2 TeaserWriting Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication#booksmittenchallenge
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. BaptistEb & Flow by Kelly J. BaptistReady, Set, Dough...2022-03-0405 minBookSmittenYoung VoicesMentioned in this episode:Our Side of the River: The Real DealLake Michigan College stage production adapts 'Our Side of the River'Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores...2021-12-0135 minBookSmittenBanned BooksMentioned in this episode:ALA’s Top 10 Most Challenged Books ListsAll American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan KielyAuthor Kelly Yang (@kellyyanghk)Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson13 Reasons Why by Jay AsherOf Mice and Men by John SteinbeckThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieThe Grapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. RowlingThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav PilkeyFront Desk by K...2021-10-2731 minBookSmittenGrandparentsMentioned in this episode:The Bagthorpe Saga: Ordinary Jack by Helen CresswellClean Getaway by Nic StoneMango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina; Illustrated by Angela DominguezThe Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long ShangWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechDarcy and Gran Don’t Like Babies by Jane CutlerAlbert’s Impossible Toothache by Barbara Williams; Illustrated by Doug CushmanJanna and the Kings by Patricia Smith; Illustrated by Aaron BoydWhen You Trap a Tiger by Tae KellerThen Again, Maybe I Won’t by J...2021-10-1426 min
MomnificentRaising Compassionate and Confident Kids with Author Heather ShumakerHeather Shumaker began writing books in elementary school, but then went on to work in land conservation for two decades and was a coastal program director for protecting Arcadia’s dunes.
She went from working in the area of science to becoming a national speaker on parenting and early childhood topics with her two renegade parenting books: Listen to these titles - “It’s OK Not to Share" and “It’s OK to Go Up the Slide” and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids and she is an advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and sch...2021-10-0245 minBookSmittenAngeline BoulleyMentioned in this episode:Author Angeline BoulleyFirekeeper’s Daughter Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by...2021-09-2949 minBookSmittenMiddle SchoolMentioned in this episode:Author Gary D. SchmidtAuthor Donna GephartAuthor Gordon KormanAuthor Raina TelgemeierAuthor Jason ReynoldsLook Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds; Illustrated by Alexander NabaumAs Brave As You by Jason ReynoldsThe Next Great Paulie Fink by Ali BenjaminDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyBig Nate: From the Top by Lincoln PeirceNew Kid by Jerry CraftTed Lasso Our Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other...2021-09-1524 minBookSmittenLesser-known BooksOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com2021-09-0134 minBookSmittenBoy/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 minBookSmittenWorks in ProgressOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com2021-08-0427 minBookSmittenThe Arts in Kid LitMentioned in this episode:The Disenchantments by Nina LacourThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonIsaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottI Am Drums by Mike GrossoFrederick by Leo LionniAll American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan KielyAdiós, Nirvana by Conrad WesselhoeftWe Are All That’s Left by Carrie ArcosOn the Come Up...2021-07-2133 minBookSmittenSummer 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 minBookSmittenGood books, Questionable AuthorsMentioned in this episode:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlThe Roald Dahl Museum and Story CentreRoald Dahl: Inside His Anti-Semitism and Complicated LegacyMatilda by Roald DahlScholastic Halts Distribution of Book by ‘Captain Underpants’ AuthorThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav PilkeySherman Alexie’s Accusers Go On the RecordSexual Assault Allegations Against Biographer Halt Shipping of His Roth BookWhat Happens to Philip Roth’s Legacy Now?JK Rowling on Twitter: Why the Harry Potter Author Has Been Accused of Transphobia on Socia...2021-06-2338 minBookSmittenHeather and the Griffins of Castle CaryMentioned in this episode:The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerStone Soup MagazineIt’s Okay Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids by Heather ShumakerIt’s Okay to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids by Heather ShumakerSaving Arcadia: A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes by Heather ShumakerAuthor E. NesbitNewfoundland Dog Breed OverviewSociety of Children’s Book Writers and IllustratorsOur Books for Children and Young Adults...2021-06-0935 minBookSmittenSports BooksMentioned in this episode:Rookie of the YearAngels in the OutfieldThe SandlotThe Mighty DucksAuthor Matt ChristopherThe Kid Who Only Hit Homers by Matt ChristopherImagination Soup: A blog with resources for raising kids who love books!A Struggling Reader Who Became a Reading Teacher and Writer: Patrick’s guest post on Imagination SoupPele, King of Soccer/El Rey de Fútbol by Monica Brown; Illustrated by Rudy GutierrezUndefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve SheinkinA Nat...2021-05-2633 minBookSmittenDifficult SubjectsMentioned in this episode:Calling the Water Drum by Latisha Redding; Illustrated by Aaron BoydThe Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette WinterOut of Darkness by Ashley Hope PerezUnspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford; Illustrated by Floyd CooperBox: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford; Illustrated by Michele WoodGhost Boys by Jewell Parker RhodesThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasAll American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan KielyKilling of Tamir RiceEmmett...2021-05-1337 minBookSmittenInterview with Author Paula YooMentioned in this episode:Author Paula Yoo:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeIMDBPaula’s Books:From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial That Galvanized the Asian American MovementGood EnoughSixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee StoryShining Star: The Anna May Wong StoryAtlanta Spa ShootingsCharlotte’s Web by E. B. WhiteLee & Low New Voices Award: Paula was the 2003 WinnerAmerican Citizens for JusticeMegan Thee Stallion’s Donation to Asian Americans Advancing JusticeSouthe...2021-04-2850 minBookSmittenRoad TripsMentioned in this episode:American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengWalter De Maria, “The Lightning Field”The Goldfinch by Donna TarttAmerican Road Trip Webtoon by Patrick Flores-Scott; Art by Little CorvusGoing Bovine by Libba BrayLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienWild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flyi...2021-04-1439 minBookSmittenDiversity in Books - #OwnVoicesMentioned in this episode:Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Diversity Statistics“An Updated Look at Diversity in Children’s Books” :This School Library Journal article includes the infographic discussed in the episode.Author Walter Dean MyersAuthor Mildred D. TaylorZootopiaPrincess Academy by Shannon HaleLee and Low Books’ Diversity Baseline Study: This Lee and Low blog post explains the most recent study in great detail.We Need Diverse Books Internship Grant ProgramCynthia Leitich Smith’s Native-focused Heartdrum ImprintHeartdrum’s Winter 2021 BrochureA history of the #OwnVoi...2021-03-3153 min
See You on the BookshelfEpilogue (and a New Podcast)A few updates from 2021 and a sample of my new podcast, BookSmitten.
Full Transcript: https://jackcheng.com/podcasts/see-you-on-the-bookshelf/epilogue-and-a-new-podcast/
Listen to BookSmitten: https://booksmitten.us2021-03-2624 minBookSmittenAuthor Spotlight - Kelly J. BaptistMentioned in this episode:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen OhKelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonWe Need Diverse BooksWNDB Announced the Winner of its First Short Story Contest, Kelly J. BaptistHannah Mann, Kelly’s agent with Writers HouseFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com2021-03-1736 minBookSmittenThe Electric Slide and KaiMentioned in this episode:The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Electric Slide and Kai Book TrailerIllustrator Darnell JohnsonPower Up by Sam Nisson; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonNew Voices Award: Lee & Low Books’ annual award for a children’s picture book manuscript by a writer of color or Native/Indigenous writer. Kelly was the 2018 New Voices Award Honor recipient.The Electric Slide and Kai Kirkus Review Find us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack...2021-03-0329 minBookSmittenBooks 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 minBookSmittenIntroducing BookSmittenBooks mentioned (affiliate links):See You In the Cosmos, by Jack ChengThe Griffins of Castle Cary, by Heather ShumakerJumped In, by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip, by Patrick Flores-ScottIsaiah Dunn Is My Hero, by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai, by Kelly J. BaptistA Series of Unfortunate Events, by Lemony SnicketFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider2021-02-0344 min