Amongst the Books

Amongst the Books

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Amongst the Books episodes

  • Episode 5: Family Literacy Month
    November is National Family Literacy Month and we can think of no better time to share stories then after you finish off that last piece of Thanksgiving pie.  Join us as host Melina talks to us about some books that are sure to fit every reader in your family. 
    Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 
    Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate us.  Follow us on Twitter @amongstthebooks_podcast or Instagram @amongstthebookspodcast
    You can find musician Jake Thistle at www.jakethistle.com
    For more information about the books featured on todays episode be sure to visit
    https://us.macmillan.com/books/
    https://www.lionforge.com
    https://www.scholastic.com
    https://www.hmhbooks.com
    http://www.hyperionbooks.com
    14 min
  • Episode 4: Kazu Kibuishi

    'You want happy accidents and pleasant surprises,"-Kazu Kibuishi.  

    Join Emily, Erica, and Sairah as they  talk with New York Times best selling author Kazu Kibuishi author of the Amulet series.  They get to talk about his writing process, favorite movie, and biggest pet peeve.  We also learn about his wife Amy Kibuishi and her upcoming graphic novel series REMA.

    You can follow Kazu on Twitter and Instagram at @boltcity or at www.boltcityproductions.com.  You can follow Amy on Twitter at @amykibuishi

    Our theme music was written, performed, and recorded by Jake Thistle.  You can follow Jake at www.jakethistle.com

    Be sure to subscribe, and rate us wherever you  listen to podcasts.  You can follow us on Twitter at @amongstthebooks_podcast or on Instagram at @amongstthebookspodcast.  And please share with your friends and family. 

    36 min
  • Episode 3: Matt Phelan

    Annabelle and Zainab interview award winning graphic novelist Matt Phelan.   Matt won the Scott O'Dell Award for his book A Storm in the Barn and his is the illustrator of the new picture Won't You Be My Friend, a story about Mister Rodgers. 

    Matt can be found on Twitter at  @MattPhelanDraws or visit him at his website  www.mattphelan.com

    Music was written, performed and recorded by Jake Thistle.  Check him out at www.jakethistle.com


    20 min
  • Episode 2: Brenna Thummler

    Graphic novelist Brenna Thummler talks with Emily and Sophia about her book Sheets.  A graphic novel about perseverance, friendship, and forgiveness.  To learn more about Brenna visit https://www.brennathummler.com/or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @brennathummler 

    For more information about Sheets and it's upcoming sequel Delicates check out https://www.lionforge.com/sheets/

    Theme music was written and recorded by Jake Thistle.  Visit Jake at https://jakethistle.com

    Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @amongstthebooks_podcast or Instagram at @amongstthebookspodcast

    28 min
  • Calling all Book Lovers it's Our Debut! Ep. 1

    Hello. This is our debut episode of the new podcast, Amongst The Books.  We are excited for you to join us as we bring you book reviews, recommendations and interviews!  My students and I are developing some great content for you. 

    Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @amongstthebooks_podcast

    Music provided by Jake Thistle.  Follow Jake at www.jakethistle.com


    4 min

About Amongst the Books

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A podcast hosted by middle school librarian Emily Skrezec, featuring student lead recommendations, and interviews with author and illustrators as well as other teachers and students.