A discussion about Christmas read-alouds, activities and new books is followed by special message to librarians from Ruta Sepetys.
Nov 29, 2023
30 min
Ep. 8: Happy Thanksgiving + interviews with 2024 Redbud Read-Aloud Award nominees Charlie Grandy (How to Talk Like a Bear) & Jonathan Fenske (A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk Into a Book). Enter to win a signed book https://forms.gle/hVK8XVKPdner9h4C9
Nov 22, 2023
49 min
This weeks new releases and a recap of ideas for motivating young readers provided by readers of our weekly newsletter. Breanna Carzoo also joins us to discuss her book Lou and her other new releases.
Nov 14, 2023
28 min
A discussion about recruiting volunteers for your library followed by author interviews with two Redbud nominated authors, Maddie Frost and Jenna Beatrice.
Nov 5, 2023
45 min
All About Weeding - This week we are joined by Lex Anne Seifert, our fantastic colleague in the book business who has managed countless weeding projects throughout her career as a librarian and educational sales representative. We look forward to your comments and hope you will share your weeding tips and experiences with us at [email protected].
Oct 29, 2023
28 min
After a brief discussion on weeding as well as upcoming holiday books and new releases, we interview Brady Smith, author of the Redbud nominated book Bug Sandwich.
Oct 24, 2023
40 min
After a quick discussion about Manga and the Sequoyah Great Books Grant, Ame Dyckman drops in to discuss her new release Don't Blow Your Top followed by interviews with Tammi Sauer and Meg Fleming.
To win a Harry Potter: Welcome to Hogwarts activity kit go to the Brown Brothers podcast page at brownbrothersbooks.com/podcast.
Oct 14, 2023
45 min
After a quick discussion about upcoming events and book releases, Kenneth and Kyle interview Shawn Amos followed by an interview with Brooke Hartman.
To win the free copy of Treasure Island: Runaway Gold by Jewell Parker Rhodes go to the Brown Brothers podcast page at brownbrothersbooks.com/podcast.
Oct 10, 2023
55 min
Wendelin Van Draanen drops in for a surprise visit to discuss her new release Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters followed by an interview with Chris Grabenstein, author of the 2024 Redbud Read-Aloud nominated book - NO is All I Know!
Oct 2, 2023
31 min