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Ep. 26: Author Francie Latour and Illustrator Ken Daley on Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings

This week I’m excited to share an interview with Francie Latour and Ken Daley, the team behind Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings. This is a beautiful, thought-provoking picture book you’ll want to share with the kids in your life. You can also listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Books Mentioned On This Episode: Auntie … Continue reading Ep. 26: Author Francie Latour and Illustrator Ken Daley on Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings →

Ep. 25: Tiffany Kuehner, President and CEO of Book Trust

This week, my guest is Tiffany Kuehner, President & CEO of Book Trust, a nonprofit that empowers kids from low-income families to choose and buy their own books, all through the school year. This year they are set to deliver 1 million books to 57,000 kids in 21 states. I am so impressed by Book Trust’s model, … Continue reading Ep. 25: Tiffany Kuehner, President and CEO of Book Trust →

Ep. 24: Meg Medina, Author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears

This week I’m thrilled to share an interview with Meg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears, which recently won the Newbery Medal! We chatted before the award was announced and I was over the moon with excitement to see this fantastic middle grade book win. Congratulations to Meg Medina on this much deserved award! … Continue reading Ep. 24: Meg Medina, Author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears →

Ep. 23: Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Author of “The Good News About Bad Behavior”

This week, Katherine Reynolds Lewis joins me to discuss The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever—And What to Do About It. Katherine is a journalist, author, speaker, and a parent educator. If you are a parent looking for some new strategies, I think you’ll really find this an interesting and … Continue reading Ep. 23: Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Author of “The Good News About Bad Behavior” →

Ep. 22: Ashley Waring, Librarian and Member of the 2017 Caldecott Award Committee

This week my guest on A Bookish Home is Ashley Waring, a librarian in Arlington, Massachusetts and member of the 2017 Caldecott Award Committee. This year’s Caldecott Medal announcement is coming up on Monday January 28th at the ALA Youth Media Awards, so this is the perfect time for a behind the scenes look at … Continue reading Ep. 22: Ashley Waring, Librarian and Member of the 2017 Caldecott Award Committee →

Ep. 21: Ann Braden, Author of The Benefits of Being An Octopus

I am thrilled to share that my guest this week is Ann Braden, author of one of my favorite middle grade novels of the year, The Benefits of Being An Octopus. Hand this book to fans of Wonder, Absolutely Almost, or Out of My Mind. And then if you are a parent, librarian, or educator–get another copy for yourself … Continue reading Ep. 21: Ann Braden, Author of The Benefits of Being An Octopus →

Ep. 20: Doug Burgess, Author of Fogland Point

This week, Doug Burgess joins me on the podcast to discuss his book, Fogland Book. This book is my favorite kind of mystery–quirky small town, richly drawn characters, and a plot that keeps me guessing. It was such a treat to get to dive into the backstory of this book with Doug and hear more about the … Continue reading Ep. 20: Doug Burgess, Author of Fogland Point →

Ep. 19: Anne Bogel, Author of I’d Rather Be Reading and Creator of Modern Mrs. Darcy

We have a very special guest on A Bookish Home this week: Anne Bogel, author of I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life. Fellow book nerds probably know Anne from her wonderful blog, Modern Mrs. Darcy and podcast What Should I Read Next? Anne joins me to discuss the inspiration behind … Continue reading Ep. 19: Anne Bogel, Author of I’d Rather Be Reading and Creator of Modern Mrs. Darcy →

Ep. 18: Lisa Gozashti, Owner and Manager of Brookline Booksmith

Have you stopped into your local independent bookstore this holiday season? Lisa Gozashti joins me this week to chat about one of my favorites: Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Massachusetts. Lisa gives us the inside scoop on bookstore life and recommends some of her favorite reads.     You can also listen on iTunes or wherever you … Continue reading Ep. 18: Lisa Gozashti, Owner and Manager of Brookline Booksmith →

Ep. 17: Linda Åkeson McGurk, Author of “There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather”

I’m so excited to share a conversation with Linda Åkeson McGurk, author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge). This book really inspired me when it comes to getting my daughter out in nature and encouraging unstructured play. If you … Continue reading Ep. 17: Linda Åkeson McGurk, Author of “There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather” →