Feeling thankful this November, so this week we're doing a local double feature!

Today's discussion (part one, anyway!) takes place with a Rapid City mother, Jan McGrath, who found her passion for reading and storytelling alongside her sons. She chats about making time to block out the other ‘noise’ in our lives and prioritizing reading as a gift rather than a chore. Enjoy!

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And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

Sisterhood! Although not one of the four core values of Miss America, sisterhood bleeds into every aspect of our organization and connects women across the country - today's guest is part of that sisterhood, serving as Miss Utah '21. Sasha Sloan and I discuss Miss America, #BookTok, becoming a published author, and more. Enjoy!

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And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) awareness month, a cause near to mine and my family's hearts. Before listening to this week's episode, understand that this topic may be hard for some to listen to. I am so thankful though to today's guest, Brianne Edwards, who took a terrible tragedy and unspeakable grief and turned it into her life's passion. Listen as we chat about her book, A Thousand Pounds, her experience with SIDS, and how reading has been a large part of her and her familiy's lives.

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And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

We're throwing it back to the 8th grade for this one! I had the chance to chat with my middle school math teacher, Tammy Partlow, for this week's episode - talking about her novel as well as how reading relates to math and all areas of life. This was a good throwback, enjoy!

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And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

Hello season 2! Beyond pumped to be back in your speakers and head phones with another set of outstanding guests for the Page Turners podcast! Today we are falling in love with reading with South Dakota movie producer turned author, Sean Covel! Of course, we had to chat about his film, Napoleon Dynamite, but also his journey to becoming an author, all the while learning the importance of literacy. If you ask me, this is an amazing listen, I hope you enjoy!

Episodes will drop on Thursdays at 11am (ish) and we will be hearing from movie producers (!!) to children's book authors to TikTok stars! Remember to hit the follow button and leave a review!

Jericho the Journalism Kitty: https://a.co/d/bvodtHf

And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

It's baaaaacccckkkk! Since the end of season 1, a lot has changed - in the best way possible! I won Miss South Dakota 2023, Jericho the Journalism Kitty was finally published, and I have been hard at work doing interviews for SEASON 2 of the Page Turners podcast.

Episodes will drop on Thursdays at 11am and we will be hearing from movie producers to children's book authors to TikTok stars! Remember to hit the follow button and leave a review!

Jericho the Journalism Kitty: https://a.co/d/bvodtHf

Let's wrap up season 1 with episode 15! Today we're falling in love with reading with artist and illustrator Mackenzie Yordy. We discussed our children's book Jericho the Journalism Kitty (not available yet, but soon we hope!) as well as her love for reading despite issues with her sight. Enjoy!

And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

Episode 14! One more episode until we wrap up season 1!  Today we're falling in love with reading with author and Lutheran pastor, Rebecca Ninke. Rebecca and her daughter Kate wrote a children's book together - we talk about their shared passion for reading as well as ideas to increase literacy rates. Hope you enjoy it and please leave a review if you can!

And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

It's episode 13 time! Today's discussion is with an executive director, former broadcaster, lawyer, and now the author of a political dystopian thriller, The Coin! This week we hear from Bill Earley as he discusses his passion for reading and how that's extended to his family and daughter. Give our discussion a listen!

And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.

It's episode 12 time! Today's discussion is with another Miss America titleholder! We talk about all things MAO as well as her love for reading. Natalie Biegler is a teen delegate for MAO who's made massive strides for literacy in her community. Give our discussion a listen!

And a huge shout out to the man behind our music, a fellow SDSU alumni, Coleton Ginger.