LB School & Library Podcast
1) Christine Suggs discusses AY MIJA
Graphic Novelist Christine Suggs and S&L Marketing Coordinator Amber Mercado discuss the multiracial experience, the struggles of learning another language, the art in AY MIJA, and more! Credits: T...Show More
2) #QueerAllYear - Nina Varela discusses JUNIPER HARVEY & THE VANISHING KINGDOM
âThis bright start to a Greek mythologyâinspired fantasy series blazes with intense, vibrant imagery and crackles with lively, humorous character dynamicsâŠmoments of levity balance the suspenseful dra...Show More
#QueerAllYear - Nina Varela discusses JUNIPER HARVEY & THE VANISHING KINGDOM
28:54 | Mar 10th, 2023
3) Ami Polonsky on WORLD MADE OF GLASS
Ami Polonsky's middle grade novel, THE WORLD MADE OF GLASS, is off to a great start with four starred reviews already. We are honored to have her on as a guest on the podcast as she discusses her how ...Show More
4) Graphic Novelist Kindra Neely discusses NUMB TO THIS
In this emotional episode, author and illustrator Kindra Neely discusses with Oregonian Victoria Stapleton, Neely's graphic memoir, NUMB TO THIS. NUMB TO THIS depicts the aftermath of the Umpqua Commu...Show More
5) Amina Luqman-Dawson discusses FREEWATER
Debut Author Amina Luqman-Dawson talks to us about the research behind her empowering historical middle-grade novel about Homer who flees Southerland Plantation and finds a secret maroon community cal...Show More
6) Natasha Anastasia Tarpley Discusses KEYANA LOVES HER FAMILY
Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley tells us about her new picture book series starring Keyana, the original protagonist from her modern classic, Â I Love My Hair! In this book, Keyana's lates...Show More
7) Laurie Keller on WAKE ME UP IN 20 COCONUTS
Happy Picture Book Month! We have a special episode featuring the hilarious Laurie Keller discussing her book, WAKE ME UP IN 20 COCONUTS. This silly book teaches the important message that it's okay t...Show More
8) Andrew Nance discusses Odd Occurrences
Just in time for Spooky Season, Andrew Nance guest stars on this episode of the LBYR School & Library Podcast! He talks ghost stories, podcasts, writing for middle grade, and Alfred Hitchcock with S&L...Show More
9) Laekan Zea Kemp on Heartbreak Symphony
Pura Belpré Honoree Laekan Zea Kemp is back! We discuss the power of music, the importance of mental health, and her sophomore YA novel, HEARTBREAK SYMPHONY! Heartbreak Symphony Playlist: https://op...Show More
10) April Henry on TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
New York Times bestselling author April Henry has written another thrilling mystery for young adults, TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE. This episode, April fills us in on this bone-chilling murder-mystery she's c...Show More