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Planet Book episodes
- 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.
29 min - 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.
29 min - 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.
18 min - Middle Grade and YA CrossoversGood 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.24 min
- 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.
29 min - 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.
26 min - Best of the Year Roundup
We're counting down our top 10 books of 2021. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
27 min - Something Dangerous is Happening: A Conversation with Lemony SnicketBest-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.28 min
- Book Cliches We Can't Get Enough ofTropes, 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.19 min
- 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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About Planet Book
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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…
discuss all books YA, dish on what it is like to work at a library, discuss the highs and lows of reading, and occasionally interview your favorite authors. If you love to talk about books, tune in for each episode! Got a book you want us to discuss or a topic you’d like to hear us chat about? Send us an email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!