Parhaat Childrens Books Podcastit (2024)

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Lesléa Newman, "Hanukkah" (Words & Pictures, 2024) 50:16

6h ago50:16

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Lesléa Newman is the author of over 85 books for readers of all ages, including the pioneering Heather Has Two Mommies. She has received many literary awards, and her books have been translated into French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Serbian, Kazakh, and Chinese.In this, our second interview, we celebrate her new picture book, entitled Hanu…

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The Art of Intentional Living: Cultivating Resilience and Personal Growth with Desiree Petrich (E122) 39:52

3d ago39:52

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Desiree Petrich. Desiree is a best-selling author, speaker, team development facilitator and host of the Lead with Confidence podcast. She is the founder and CEO of Intentional Action, and her mission is to help teams learn and grow together, and to help you build a life you love by taking contr…

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Episode 158: Black Lives: Great Minds of Science, niche #stem in a go-to graphic novel 3:44

10d ago3:44

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Black Lives: Great Minds of Science is a non-fiction graphic novel that profiles nine STEM scientists for ages 9-13. #Black LiveGreatMindsofScience, #greatminds, #BlackLives, #TonyaBolden, #DavidWilkerson, #AbramsFanfare, @abramsbooks , # STEMgraphicnovels, #graphicnovel, #science,

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Episode 159: Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho, an instant illustrated classic regardless of the time of year 2:54

8d ago2:54

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Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho follows a similar format as its classic namesake, but wrinkles in some Christmas mojo for a timeless illustrated picture book.

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Episode 157: Jonas Hanway’s Umbrella, makes #nonfiction fun for early elementary, #entrepreneur 3:32

9d ago3:32

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Jonas Hanway’s Umbrella is a stranger than (non) fiction tale about a man that made the umbrella cool in London.

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From Vision to Impact —Memoirs of Quiet Empowerment with Author Kate Kennedy (E121) 40:50

2d ago40:50

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we are chatting with Kate Kennedy. Kate is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, visionary, and a dreamer of big dreams. She’s a writer and a self-described theology nerd with a passion for empowering others to share their stories by bravely sharing her own. Kate’s work focuses on where the church meets the world and the…

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Episode 156: Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts, funny non-fiction that sucks in kid readers 2:43

9d ago2:43

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Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts combines the curious and the gross in an age-appropriate nature book that makes them laugh and learn.

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054 | Dads, Pray for Your Family 32:49

12d ago32:49

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Hey fellow dads, Many Christian books have been published in recent years about moms praying for their families, but does God expect us as dads to pray for our spouse and children as well? What might it mean to be a “priest” in our own home . . . and how do we fulfill this role practically, in the day to day? In this episode we talk about where to …

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Maya Schleifer, "The Giant's Home" (2022) 44:40

14d ago44:40

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Maya Shleifer is a multi-disciplinary author, illustrator, and designer who has illustrated over a dozen children's books. Drawing helped Maya survive a difficult childhood in the Soviet Union, but only after becoming a mother did she begin to realize a growing passion for illustrating, and subsequently writing her own, picture books. We discuss he…

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BFF Book Club - Faking Christmas with Cindy Steel (E120) 40:41

7d ago40:41

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Send us a text Today’s episode is extra special because it's our next BFF Book Club meeting! Each month, we dive into a new book, and today we're welcoming Cindy Steel to chat about her charming rom-com, Faking Christmas. Cindy was raised on a dairy farm in Idaho. She grew up singing Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire songs at the top of her lungs and …

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The Ultimate YA Good vs. Evil Book Flight with Author E.H. Underhill (E119) 46:53

9d ago46:53

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with E.H. Underhill. E.H. is the author of The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes. He is also a Christian, husband and father of three, but to keep the lights on he draws house plans during the day. He is from Plymouth, Massachusetts but currently resides in Central Florida, the setting for his firs…

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Danielle Sharkan, "Sharing Shalom" (Holiday House, 2024) 31:56

19d ago31:56

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Considering the alarming rise in hate and intolerance these days, Danielle Sharkan's new picture book, Sharing Shalom (Holiday House, Sept. 2024, illustrated by Selina Alko) is a welcome injection of positivity. Based on a true story of human kindness following vandalism of a Jewish synagogue, it is a book of unbridled hope. In our interview we tal…

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Making Magic Through Art: Illustration and Groundbreaking Picture Books with Laura Muncie (E118) 58:25

16d ago58:25

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Laura Muncie. From a young age Laura loved making art, everything from playdoh models to sea glass murals on her Grandparent’s garden walls. Originally from Scotland, she moved to Germany in 2012, and currently lives in Obertshausen, Germany, near Frankfurt. She is a children’s book illustrator.…

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53 | Dads, Teach Your Family 44:47

30d ago44:47

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Hey fellow dads, How do you “start where you are” to lead your family even when you know you aren’t the dad you ought to be? What hope do we have when greater men than us have not been able to raise godly children? Or is that even our goal? Join us today as we learn from my friend William Maricle about being the spiritual leader (teacher or prophet…

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Mark Hoffmann, "Dirt Cheap" (Knopf Books for Young Readers; 2020) 56:16

1M ago56:16

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Mark Hoffmann is an award winning illustrator, painter, author and professor. He was raised in Minnesota and earned his BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, and his MFA from UMass-Dartmouth. In our excellent discussion, we talk about what Mark calls "Virtual Vision," and how writing and illustrating picture books interact, focusing on the two wo…

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Talk to the Editor: A Discussion with Elizabeth Law 42:49

1M ago42:49

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In this episode, I talk with children's book editor, Elizabeth Law about her two great loves: children's books and the theater. Specifically, what can picture book authors learn from the theater to make their children's books shine. We talked about similarities in pacing, cadence, anticipation, the importance of the story, and the challenge of turn…

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Swashbuckling Adventures and Sailing the World with Author Liz Shipton (E117) 30:28

24d ago30:28

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Liz Shipton. Lis is a freelance writer, indie author and full-time, off-grid, live-aboard sailor. She is currently sailing around the world with her boyfriend and her dog, turning her real-life adventures into speculative fiction. Highlights from the Episode: The Thalassic Series: Liz dives into…

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Are Audiobooks Really Reading? The History, Science and Accessibility of Audiobooks (E116) 10:33

28d ago10:33

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am diving into the ongoing debate: Are audiobooks considered reading? We explore the history of audiobooks, the cognitive science of comprehension, their accessibility benefits and the unique experience they provide. Plus, we discuss the powerful role audiobooks play in fostering a love of stories in children. W…

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Episode 155: Courtesy of Cupid, mglit that asks what if the God of Love was your daddy? 2:28

1M ago2:28

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Courtesy of Cupid, an effortless to read mglit about a teen girl who’s the daughter of the God of Love and has inherited some of his abilities.

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Editing, Publishing and Books to Get You Out of a Reading Slump with Nicole Frail (E115) 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Send us a text Nicole Frail is the owner of Nicole Frail Edits, a small editing business that offers services to indie and querying authors, publishers, and small business owners. She is also the publisher of Nicole Frail Books, a super small passion-project-based publishing company with a community-focused approach that released its first two titl…

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Episode 154: Amazing Abe, an illustrated book that's more than niche history 2:38

1M ago2:38

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Amazing Abe, an illustrated book about a Jewish immigrant newspaper magnate is much more than you think it is. Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan’s Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants, Amazing Abe, Norman H. Finkelstein, Vesper Stamper, Holiday House Publishing, illustrated books, non-fiction illustrated books,…

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Highlights Foundation: A Discussion with Executive Director George Brown 46:43

1M ago46:43

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George Brown is the executive director of the Highlights Foundation, scion to the Myers family, which created Highlights Magazine. The Highlights Foundation runs workshops for small groups of authors and illustrators in its bucolic surroundings, the homestead of Garry and Caroline Myers, who co-founded Highlights for Children in 1946. George discus…

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Episode 153: The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom slays sophomore curse 2:42

1M ago2:42

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The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom is the second in this intelligent and absurd graphic novel series that lays waste to the sophomore slump. #TheFirstCatinSpaceandtheSoupofDoom, #TheFirstCatinSpace, #TheSoupofDoom, #MacBarnett, #ShawnHarris, #allagegraphicnovels,

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52 | Dads, Provide for Your Family 51:21

1M ago51:21

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Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered if you’re providing enough for your family? What kind of provider is God for us, and how should we illustrate Him in the way we provide for our wives and children? What pitfalls do we need to be careful to avoid? Join us as my friend Daniel shares how we need to provide for our children in more than just fina…

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Journey of a Storyteller: Writing, Travel, and Inspiration with Author Robin Jones Gunn (E114) 45:00

1M ago45:00

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with the beloved author, Robin Jones Gunn. Robin’s storytelling journey began as early as first grade when her teacher noted her knack for entertaining the class with her stories. Though math may not have been her strong suit, Robin’s gift for storytelling shone through, and it was her husband…

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51 | Dads, Protect Your Family 37:37

2M ago37:37

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Hey Fellow Dads, Do we really have a Scriptural mandate as fathers to protect our families, or is that just a Western cultural idea? How does ego play in? What if we’re not naturally strong or tough? What do we need to keep in mind as we learn to be protectors? What books can help? Listen in as my brother-in-law Pete, a very experienced protector, …

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BFF Book Club - How the Penguins Saved Veronica with Hazel Prior (E113) 51:17

2M ago51:17

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our second BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am beyond excited to welcome Hazel Prior to the show today to discuss, How the Penguins Saved Veronica. Hazel is the au…

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Reading The Aeneid Together: Aeneid Book 3 and Book 4 44:52

2M ago44:52

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Ready for more? Don't lose your nerve--keep reading the Aeneid with Charity! Take a closer look at Book 3 and Book 4. Let's wonder together: Why does Virgil have Aeneas sail around so much before meeting Dido? Before landing in Italy? Why is Aeneas lingering so long in Carthage? Is Aeneas a hero or an unfaithful lover? More than a year ago, Charity…

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Crafting the Timeless Series and Clean Historical Romances with Author Gabrielle Meyer (E112) 37:06

2M ago37:06

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gabrielle Meyer. Gabrielle lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing historical and contemporary novels inspired by real people, …

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Sarah Aronson, "Abzuglutely!:Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug" (Calkins Creek Books, 2024) 52:03

2M ago52:03

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In this lively interview with author Sarah Aronson, we celebrate her brand new picture book, Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug, illustrated by Andrea D'Aquino ‎ (Calkins Creek, October 15, 2024), which focuses on Bella's determination to fight for what is right, as part of her belief in Tikun Olam (repairing the world). We talk about Sa…

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Reading The Aeneid Together: Introduction, Book 1, Book 2 40:44

2M ago40:44

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More than a year ago, Charity hoped to bring you along with her as she read and taught some of the great texts of the Western Tradition. Finally, you can get excited about reading the Aeneid, together with Charity! Can it really be that hard to read and understand? (Trust us: If teenagers can do it, you can too!) Read in community with Charity and …

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Exploring the People Behind the Stories of History with Author Sharon Virts (E111) 56:50

2M ago56:50

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Beyond her business acumen, Sharon is a gifted visual artist, intertwining her artistic expression with extraordinary storytelling to breathe life into intricate characters and vivid settings that captivate the heart and ignite the imagination. She has authored two bestselling nove…

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Childrens' Books in Public Libraries: A Discussion with Pat (Patrick) Gracey 1:07:07

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Pat (Patrick) Gracey is a senior librarian at the Toronto Public Library where he is a children's services specialist, leading the team that selects new picture books for 17 downtown locations (!). In our interview, Pat talks about the magic inherent in picture books, and focuses on some of his favorite Canadian (and semi-Canadian) picture books, i…

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Exploring the Heart of Jerusalem with Nicole Jansezian (E110) 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Jansezian. Nicole lives in Jerusalem where she reports on the complicated yet beautiful aspects of this city as well as the challenges facing the people of the Holy Land. She and her husbad Tony are raising three children in a crossroads of languages, cultures and religions. In this episo…

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Devin Rose, YA Author of Chasing the Seeds 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Who doesn't love a conspiracy theory...or two?! Join Charity as she interviews Devin Rose, discussing Chasing the Seeds, the Fiefdom Chronicles, Book 1. Explore how Bitcoiners, anarcho-capitalists, preppers, libertarians, the Virgin Mary and the FBI can all be crucial plot elements in a single adventure! Discover in Chasing the Seeds a YA book that…

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Adventures in the Library: Tips for a Stress-Free Visit with Kids (Bonus - E109) 11:25

2M ago11:25

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re taking a fun detour from our usual format! After a recent trip to the library with my kids (ages 9, 6, and 4), I realized we’ve developed some solid strategies for making the most out of our visits. Not only will I share tips on how to get the right books into your kids’ hands, but I’ll also reveal how to sn…

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50 | Dads, Know Your Roles 42:55

2M ago42:55

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Hey Fellow Dads, To be the husbands and fathers that God created us to be, we have to play the roles God has entrusted to us. What are those roles, and how do we face these ofttimes overwhelming responsibilities, especially when failure is so possible? What books can help? Nathan Books Fourth Quarter: How to Finish Your Course with Joy, by Don Sisk…

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Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple, "We Celebrate the Light" (Penguin, 2024) 57:40

2M ago57:40

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In our three-way interview, I celebrate with world-renowned children's authors Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple (who is also Jane's daughter), their brand new picture book, We Celebrate the Light, published last week (October 8, 2024) by Rise x Penguin Workshop with the 'luminous' illustrations of Jieting Chen (Illustrator). We talk about the process b…

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To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence with Esther Avant (E108) 45:40

2M ago45:40

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Esther Avant. With 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Esther has guided countless individuals toward achieving their goals. As a health industry veteran, author, speaker, and coach, she’s helped people apply the same proven strategies used in weight loss to propel their …

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Tina Shepardson, "The Sorry Seeds" (Gnome Road, 2024) 45:31

3M ago45:31

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Tina Shepardson and I celebrate her wonderful new picture book The Sorry Seeds, just published (two days ago!!) by Gnome Road with gorgeous illustrations by Bong Hyun Shin. In our candid conversation, Tina reveals the true childhood story that led her to write the manuscript, and discusses her own journey from child to teacher to author, the critic…

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Kimberly Wilson, "A Credit Card Takes Charge" (Page Street Kids, 2024) 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Are you ready for the story of a credit card that takes cash on a spending spree? In my interview with picture book author Kimberly Wilson, we celebrate brand new book, A Credit Card Takes Charge, published just last week by Page Street Kids (Oct. 1st, 2024). It's third in her series of hilarious, punniful picture books dealing with all things mone…

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Manifest Your Dream Life Book Flight with Author Jennifer Blanchard (E107) 53:21

3M ago53:21

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jennifer Blanchard, a self-made bestselling author known for her books Fck the How*, Quantum Leap Your Life, and Manifest Everything. These books serve as roadmaps for manifesting your dreams and desires without needing to know the “how” ahead of time. Jennifer’s practical and easy-to-understand…

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049 | Foster a Happy Attitude at Home & Helping Flood Victims 47:39

3M ago47:39

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Hi, Fellow Dads, Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part? Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/049-foster-a-happy-attitude-at-home-and-helping-flood-…

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BFF Book Club - Darkness Calls the Tiger with Janyre Tromp (E106) 54:36

3M ago54:36

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our first BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am thrilled to have Janyre Tromp on the show today to discuss her evocative novel, Darkness Calls the Tiger. Janyre is t…

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048 | A Pastors' Roundtable & a Roundup of Recommended Bibles 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Hi, Fellow Dads, Are you or a family member looking for a new Bible? Here are a few different editions I’ve used, along with my thoughts on each…and a few other tips for dads from a recent pastor’s roundtable I attended. Hope they’re helpful to you! Nathan Recommended Bibles Be sure to see the show notes page for photos and links to our favorite KJ…

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Travel, Adventure and Writing and an Ayn Rand Book Flight with Author Niyati Goel (E105) 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Send us a text Niyati Goel currently resides in San Francisco with her husband. She has explored more than 21 countries collecting unforgettable experiences along the way. While Niyati’s heart belongs to traveling, it also finds comfort within the pages of books; her earliest literary love being Ayn Rand. Now, she is embarking on a new journey as a…

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Coming of Old Age Book Flight with Author Kit Tosello (E104) 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kit Tosello. Kit is an award-winning writer of small-town contemporary fiction with a big heart, as well as insprational essays and devotionals. With her eye trained on the beauty hiding in plain sight all around us, she arranges words with tenderness, humor and ultimately, hope. When not writin…

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Morally Gray Women in Fantasy with Author K.W. Foster (E103) 34:13

3M ago34:13

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with K.W. Foster. She is the author of deliciously haunting and spicy fantasy romances featuring morally gray women and the men (and women) who love them. Originally from the Midwest, she now resides in the Mid-Atlantic with her husband and two big fluffy dogs. Her debut novel, A Curse of Breath and …

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Cathy Stefanec Ogren, "The Little Red Chair" (Sleeping Bear Press, 2024) 44:51

4M ago44:51

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In this, our second interview, Cathy Stefanec Ogren talks about her brand new, wonderfully written and illustrated (by Alexandra Thompson) picture book, The Little Red Chair, just published by Sleeping Bear Press (August 1, 2024). We discuss Cathy's journey to success, the challenge of writing a picture book manuscript that 'begs' to be illustrated…

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Middle Grade Novels of Courage and Creativity with Author Jaime Formato (E102) 48:50

4M ago48:50

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Send us a text Jaime Formato is a writer, elementary school teacher, and tiefling rogue from northern Florida. Her days are spent hanging out with kids and reading, and the nights are for D&D, hockey, and writing. She lives in a little house by the woods with her amazing husband, their beautiful children, two cats that don’t love her enough, two do…

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