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#121 Jeff Kinney - DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (and More) Jul 29, 2020

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In this episode, author/illustrator/cartoonist Jeff Kinney takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling series, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and new Rowley Jefferson spinoff books. Jeff talks about his unorthodox creative process, his latest (social distanced) book tour, his favorite grade-school teacher, and shares some hopeful words to educators about the upcoming school year.
This episode is sponsored by A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences, written by Jennifer Serravallo and published by Heinemann.

#120 What is Bookshop? Jul 21, 2020

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In this episode, Colby talks with Sarah High, partnerships manager for Bookshop, a startup that's taking on Amazon and supporting independent bookstores.
This episode is sponsored by A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences, written by Jennifer Serravallo and published by Heinemann.

#119 Gordon C. James & Derrick Barnes - I AM EVERY GOOD THING Unraveled Jun 21, 2020

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In this special extended episode, author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Gordon C. James discuss their picture books CROWN and the upcoming I AM EVERY GOOD THING.
This episode is sponsored by penguinclassroom.com.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann, and their professional book The Artful Read Aloud by Rebecca Bellingham.

#118 James Preller & Mary GrandPré - ALL WELCOME HERE Unraveled Jun 15, 2020

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Author James Preller and illustrator Mary GrandPré take us behind the scenes of their haiku school story picture book, ALL WELCOME HERE.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann, and their professional book The Artful Read Aloud by Rebecca Bellingham.
Additional music in this episode is by Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone

#117 Jason Reynolds (Re-Release) Jun 02, 2020

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In this episode (originally released in December 2016), author Jason Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of his novel, GHOST.

#116 An Indie Bookstore During a Pandemic w/ Joanna Parzakonis May 23, 2020

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In this episode, Colby talks with Joanna Parzakonis about her path to opening an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo, MI (This Is a Bookstore & Bookbug), and how the pandemic is affecting business.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann, and their professional book READ THE WORLD by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris. Use the code MAYEDU during the month of May to receive 40% off the list price and free shipping within the U.S.

#115 Mitali Perkins - BETWEEN US AND ABUELA Unraveled Apr 30, 2020

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Author Mitali Perkins takes us behind the scenes of her picture book, BETWEEN US AND ABUELA: A FAMILY STORY FROM THE BORDER, illustrated by Sara Palacios.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES by Jennifer Serravallo.

#114 Donalyn Miller & Colby - Book Access Apr 06, 2020

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In this episode, host Colby Sharp talks with Donalyn Miller (The Book Whisperer) about a topic close to both of their hearts - book access for kids.

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#113 Eoin Colfer - ARTEMIS FOWL Mar 31, 2020

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Author Eoin Colfer takes us behind the scenes of his wildly popular ARTMIS FOWL series.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READ THE WORLD.

#112 Sandra Neil Wallace - BETWEEN THE LINES Unraveled Mar 26, 2020

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Author (and former ESPN anchor) Sandra Neil Wallace takes us behind the scenes of her Orbis Pictus award-winning nonfiction picture book, BETWEEN THE LINES: HOW ERNIE BARNES WENT FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD TO THE ART GALLERY, illustrated by Bryan Collier.

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