Planet Book

By Springfield-Greene County Library District

Teen books, tween books, middle-grade books, young adult books -- otherwise known as YA -- we'll talk about it all. Join Charity and Jennifer, of the Springfield-Greene County Library District to disc... more

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How many episodes does Planet Book have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Planet Book episodes:

March 17, 2022 Diversity in Children's Literature
We discuss the good and the bad of diversity in books, why representation matters, and the stories we want to see more of. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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29min
March 10, 2022 It's a Jungle Out There: a Conversation with Stuart Gibbs
Best-selling author, Stuart Gibbs, talks about his newest book, Once Upon a Tim, and shares his best advice for readers. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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29min
March 03, 2022 Battle of the Book
Hosts Charity and Jen share their divergent opinions on the same book, Jasmine Warga's Shape of Thunder. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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18min
February 24, 2022 Middle Grade and YA Crossovers
Good stories are for everyone! We're sharing our takes on some of the best kids and teen books adults will also enjoy. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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24min
February 17, 2022 The Good, the Bad, and the Average: Starred Book Ratings
Jen and Charity discuss book ratings, what it takes to get 5 stars, and what it all means. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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29min
February 10, 2022 Behind the Scenes at a Public Library
Think you know what it's like to be a librarian? We're giving the tea on our years of experience working at a public library. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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26min
February 03, 2022 Best of the Year Roundup
We're counting down our top 10 books of 2021. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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27min
January 27, 2022 Something Dangerous is Happening: A Conversation with Lemony Snicket
Best-selling author Daniel Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, joins the podcast to talk about danger, bewilderment, and his newest book, Poison for Breakfast. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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28min
January 20, 2022 Book Cliches We Can't Get Enough of
Tropes, no matter how bad, cheesy, or tired, we're here for it. Tune in for this humorous conversation! Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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19min
January 13, 2022 Reader Habits, a New Co-host, and Happily Ever Afters
A new co-host, Jen, joins Charity to talk about choosing books new books, maxing out your library card and other strange things that readers do. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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15min

FAQs about Planet Book:

How many episodes does Planet Book have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.