Book Club for Kids

Last week, we heard a bit from writer Jennifer L. Holm when we discussed her book "Turtle in Paradise." In this Bonus Episode, we hear more about Jenni's trilogy of books inspired by family stories.

Got a nickname? Everybody in Key West seems to have one. Including a little girl named Turtle. Readers at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in Broomfield, Colorado discuss Jennifer Holm's "Turtle in Paradise" with host Kitty Felde. KQED public radio's Rachel Myrow is celebrity reader.
 
Favorite Books from Laura, Leah and Juliet:
Wonder - RJ Palacio
A Dog's Purpose - W. Bruce Cameron
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling
Rachel Myrow's Favorite Book:
Where the Sidewalk Ends - Shel Silverstein
Jennifer L. Holm's Favorite Book: 
The Black Cauldron - Lloyd Alexander

Students from Washington DC's Jefferson Academy reflect on desegregation sixty years after the Little Rock Nine. They discuss Kristin Levine's novel The Lions of Little Rock. The author describes how she came to tell the story. Former U.S. Education Secretary of Education John King is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

Ever wonder what it's like to write one of the American Girl novels? We get the inside scoop from Lisa Yee.

We explore an immigration story: a Chinese immigrant who ends up in Minnesota. It's the Newbery Honor Award winning tale "Maisie Chen's Last Chance." Writer Lisa Yee tells readers at Overland Elementary School  that the book is based on her own family's history. Our celebrity reader is public radio journalist Josie Huang from LAist. 
Favorite Books from Overland Elementary School:
Rick - Alex Gino
Amulet - Kazu Kibuishi
The City of Ember - Jeanne Duprau
Lisa Yee's Favorite Book:
Honestly Katie John - Mary Calhoun
Josie Huang's Favorite Book:
Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery
 
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