It's Personal Podcast

Renee Watson is a legend. Truly. She's been in the writing game for some time now and continues to produce amazing books for the world. In this podcast, she spends time talking about what it means to be the youngest of 5 and being raised by the community.

She takes us on a walk down memory lane and shares with us painful memories of middle school and the experiences she faced during this time.

At home, she likes to spend time beating her family in Taboo and Scrabble. I can only imaging playing scrabble vs Renee Watson! That would be big trouble. She also mentioned that she enjoys cooking Jamaica Food.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneewauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemportland

Website: https://twitter.com/reneewauthor

NEW BOOK: https://www.reneewatson.net/love-is-a-revolution

If you haven't, stop and go right to Charnaie Gordon's Instagram page. Before you go, prepare to spend hours, writing down books you want in your home or classroom. Charnaie is one of the many queens online sharing diverse texts and how to use them in the classroom.

Charnaie is not only an online sensation when it comes to diverse text, she is also an author! This year (2021) you will get to see her work out into the world. It is going to be AWESOME!

Website: http://hereweeread.com/

Work with Charnaie: http://hereweeread.com/services

Podcast: http://hereweeread.com/podcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hereweeread

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereweeread

Ainara's love for reading shines bright in every post she shares online. She is the ultimate storyteller and one of a kind book talker! During this chat, you will hear from 11-year-old Ainara, the creator of AinarasBookshelf on Instagram, and the importance of abandoning books, finding books you love, and helping her younger siblings foster a love of literacy.

This is a podcast you have to share with your classroom or kids. She is a star in the making!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ainarasbookshelf

Website: https://twitter.com/ainarasbooks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ainarasbookshelf/

Shop for a cause: https://shop.ainarasbookshelf.ca/collections/all

J. Elle just released her debut book Wings of Ebony to the world and what a treat to the world it is. During this podcast, J. Elle talks specifically about why it is important for Black and Brown kids to see themselves in fantasy. She shares why it is important for Black and Brown kids to see themselves in fantasy worlds with powers unlike anyone has seen before.

Throughout the podcast, you will also learn about her personal life outside of writing beautiful books. She talks about her time being a military mom and raising kids, going to private school, and growing up in a community of love.

Lastly, you will find out who is the best monopoly player in her family. You will never guess who it is.

Website: https://linktr.ee/authorjelle

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJ_Elle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorj.elle/

Wings of Ebony: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wings-of-Ebony/J-Elle/9781534470675

Christine Platt chats about her new book the AFROMINIMALIST’S GUIDE TO LIVING WITH LESS, how she stays motivated, and her life’s purpose. During our chat you will get a deep dive on Christine's minmalist journey and how it all started. You will also get to listen to her books and the importance of representation.

Website: https://www.christineaplatt.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/christineaplatt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrominimalist/

But the Afrominimalist's Guide To Living With Less: https://bookshop.org/books/the-afrominimalist-s-guide-to-living-with-less/9781982168049

Elise Bryant is a gem! Her debut Novel Happily Ever After is an instant classic. She takes romance and all the "messy" that happens within it and makes it beautiful.

On this podcast, we talk about being a debut author during this time and some of the challenges. We also talk about mentors and where her guidance comes from in regards to storytelling and structure.

Later we chat about who does the cooking and her love for reading and how it has been passed down to her children.

Website: https://elisebryant.com/about

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elisembryant?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisembryant/

Buy Happily Ever After: https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062982834/happily-ever-afters/

Joanna Ho is a special soul. She took the time during her busy week to chat with me about her new book Eyes That Kiss In The Corners and life being a Mom.

Something I love about Joanna is her continuous love to put work into the world that holds value. Hold’s value and sticks in a way that helps society become more equitable for those in the global majority.

Along with the amazing work she is giving the world through writing, she is an amazing mother and wife. She takes time to find the best cheese for her little daughter, and the best lego set up for her son! They spent time baking and she eats all the cookies!

Listen in on Joanna's journey beyond writing on this episode of ItsPersonal!

Thank You!

Website: https://www.joannahowrites.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoannaHoWrites

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahowrites/?hl=en

Eyes That Kiss In The Corners: https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-That-Kiss-Corners-Joanna/dp/0062915622

Alleanna Harris is an illustrator and artist from Willingboo, New Jersy. On this episode, Alleanna goes into detail about her transition from architecture school to design and animation. Alleanna talks favorite teachers, doodling in church and her art/design inspiration. If you are looking to understand the kid lit illustration world a little more, Alleanna's chat will definitely help you in that category.

Website: https://www.alleannaharris.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/alleannaharris

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alleannaharris/

Trevor is an inquiry-based learning master. Today on ITSPERSONAL Trevor chats about growing up as a little boy and bullying and transitioning between schools at a young age. Trevor also gives advice for educators dealing with distance learning and the current pandemic- looking closer at empathy and how we can use this to foster a better learning experience for students in today's new learning structure.

Website: https://www.trevormackenzie.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntmackenzie/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/trev_mackenzie

Scott Bayer is a busy father with an awesome family. While helping at home with an awesome kid and new puppy, Scott still manages to help educators around the world talk about books and start important conversations in their classrooms around equity and race. Listen to Scott share his story growing up, traveling the world and building a family.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lyricalswordz

Blog: https://seeingtheforestforthetreesblog.wordpress.com/