Teen BookTalk

In this episode, Michèle talks to Bella and Jodie about "Wonder" by RJ Palacio.

This episode contains SPOILERS. For the spoiler-free introduction to the book, have a listen to Episode 1! 

"Wonder" is a heartwarming story about ten-year-old August, who has Treacher Collins syndrome, and his struggles to fit into a new school.

If you’d like to get involved in Teen BookTalk email us at [email protected] and put Teen BookTalk in the subject line.

Credits:

Host: Michèle

Guests: Bella & Jodie

Editing and mixing: Yaseen

This work is intellectual property of the Library of Birmingham, run by Birmingham City Council.

In this episode, Michèle talks to Bella and Jodie about the first chapters of "The Hate U Give".

"The Hate U Give" is a compelling tale of police brutality, class, injustice, and trying to find a voice for yourself when you need to stand up for what's right.

If you want to listen to a discussion of the whole book then look out for part two . If you’d like to get involved in Teen Booktalk email us at [email protected] and put Teen BookTalk in the subject line.

Credits:

Host: Michèle

Guests: Bella & Jodie

Editing and mixing: Yaseen

This work is intellectual property of the Library of Birmingham, run by Birmingham City Council.

In this episode, Michèle talks to Bella and Jodie about "Noughts and Crosses".

This episode contains SPOILERS. For the spoiler-free introduction to the book, have a listen to Episode 1! 

"Noughts and Crosses" is the first book in a series written by Malorie Blackman. Set in an alternate modern Britain, where two young people, one Nought, one Cross, deal with racial injustice.

If you’d like to get involved in Teen Booktalk email us at [email protected] and put Teen BookTalk in the subject line.

Credits:

Host: Michèle

Guests: Bella & Jodie

Editing and mixing: Yaseen

This work is intellectual property of the Library of Birmingham, run by Birmingham City Council.

In this episode, Michèle talks to Bella and Jodie about the first few chapters of "Wonder".

"Wonder" is a heartwarming story about ten-year-old August, who has Treacher Collins syndrome, and his struggles to fit into a new school.

If you are interested in the discussion after you've read the book, then listen to part two.

Credits:

Host: Michle

Guests: Bella & Jodie

Editing and mixing: Yaseen

This work is intellectual property of the Library of Birmingham, run by Birmingham City Council.

In this episode, Michèle talks to Bella and Jodie about the first chapters of "Noughts and Crosses".

"Noughts and Crosses" is the first book in a series written by Malorie Blackman. Set in an alternate modern Britain, where two young people, one Nought, one Cross. deal with racial injustice.

If you  want to listen to a discussion of the whole book then look out for part two . If you’d like to get involved in Teen Booktalk email us at [email protected] and put Teen BookTalk in the subject line.

Credits:

Host: Michèle

Guests: Bella & Jodie

Editing and mixing: Yaseen

This work is intellectual property of the Library of Birmingham, run by Birmingham City Council.

Welcome to the Teen BookTalk podcast from the Library of Birmingham. In each episode we will be talking about some great teen books. 

Each book will have two parts: the first part will be reading an ebook sample, with the second part published six weeks later about the whole book. 

All of our books are available to borrow from the library.

If you’d like to get involved, email us at [email protected] and put Teen BookTalk in the subject line.

Check back on the 1st and 3rd week of every month for a new episode.

Credits: 

Host, editing, and mixing: Yaseen