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Welcome to My Little Book Love Podcast, a Kentucky based podcast created for readers and reviewers like you. Whether you’re looking for book recs, inspiration to post on your bookish social media, or validation that your favorite book was actually THAT GOOD, I hope you find whatever you need here. As always, anyone and everyone are welcome.
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Celebrate teachers and a joy of reading with The Book Love Foundation Podcast. Hosts Penny Kittle and Julia Torres and their guests help teachers develop a love of reading in their students. It is a show filled with information, inspiration, and book love. The show focuses on the value of reading in a student s life when that child has access to books and skilled teachers who are committed to rich and rewarding reading lives for their students. The show helps teachers learn to foster a love ...
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Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! In today’s episode, I cover everything you need to know before you enter into the world of attending book events! As someone who has overcome anxiety related to attending events alone, here is how I was able to become comfortable talking to other event attendees, knowing how to dress for events, and …
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Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa, the face of @cozy.soul.reads. She’s also the host of the @stories.and.spoilers.podcast! Today we discuss our motivation to join bookstagram, the hurdles we’ve faced along the way, and tips on how to find your people. If you’re a fan of Giana Darling, S.J. Tilly,…
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Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! Hi friends! This week I review Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. I also talk about meeting her in person, touch on how much influencers influence what I read, I give my thoughts on rating books, and I add Input about the drama surrounding the “It Ends with Us” movie. 00:22 Intro 01:25 Done and Dusted Rev…
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Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! What’s your origin into reading? In this episode, we discuss the books that got us into reading, as well as books we think were overhyped. Listen in as @haileysgoodreads and I discuss books we don’t remember and spew controversial opinions.De către My Little Book Love
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Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! Today we’re discussing banned books and how much spice is too much in YA reads (hint: there’s a right and wrong answer here). Also, are book boyfriends cringe?! Do you ever wonder why everyone has “NYT Bestseller” after their name? Me too! I look into it and give you the scoop.(00:00) Intro(00:25) Ba…
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Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! Storytime: Mckay’s ultimate (disaster) roadtrip. $800 IN-STORE CREDITS? I did it so you didn’t have to. Grab your coffee, get comfy and let’s talk. (00:00) Introduction (00:30) Mckays Ultimate Roadtrip (22:50) Book Bonanza and signing pressures (28:00) Meeting authors and saying the wrong things (31:…
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Fantasy, Kenyan mythology and the power of representation: Shiko's debut novel takes young (and older!) readers on an incredible ride, celebrating and giving life to our stories. The Intasimi Warriors series is set to disrupt the literally scene like never before. Shiko takes us on her writing, research and publishing journey with her signature bub…
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You can't really talk about the literature space in Nairobi and not talk about Soma Nami...more than a bookstore, Wendy Njoroge and Muthoni Muiruri have managed to create a movement that champions African literature in all ways. This episode explores their incredible journey from idea to sensational realization of a dream...with a lot of laughs alo…
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Ciku loves a good whodunnit, and her latest novel, Dance of the Monkeys, is a testament to her love of all things Agatha Christie. This conversation is a master class for writers, based on her own experiences over the past few years. Listen in and learn how this Senagal-based MIT business graduate has truly found her calling.…
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When Joan started writing over five years ago, publishers told her they didn't think she had anything worthwhile to say, so she self published. Book stores then told her they had already reached their quota for Kenyan books and would not be able to carry her titles, so she went to the street vendors. 5 years and 5 books later, Joan is one of the mo…
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Kinyanjui's debut novel The Last Villains of Molo was so raw that when he first wrote it, no publisher was willing to touch it, feeling that Kenyans were not ready to confront the horrors of Molo in 1992. The book is based on his experiences growing up in Molo and coming of age in Ngando. We discuss writing about pain, the struggle of getting publi…
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The Soweto Uprising of 1976 was a turning point for the fight against apartheid in South Africa, and the events of that tumultuous time set the background for Hum If You Don't Know the Words, Bianca Marais' gripping debut novel. I spoke to Bianca about the ugly history of racism, finding a true voice for your characters and what it takes to write a…
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In the second episode of the Book Love Foundation Podcast Season 5, Julia Torres talks to school librarian Edith Campbell about being educators of color and how young Black people are being served in American schools. Instagram handles: @pennykittle, @juliaeri80,@crazyqulitedi, @ctvchelsea ★ Support this podcast ★…
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In the first episode of the Book Love Foundation Podcast Season 5, Julia Torres talks to school librarians Julie Stivers and Kathryn Cole about the challenges and opportunities in their work during the pandemic and about their #LibCollab initiative. ★ Support this podcast ★De către Book Love Foundation
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In this episode, Julia speaks with Namrata Tripathi Vice President and Publisher of Kokila books, an imprint that specializes in centering stories from the margins, and Randy Ribay, educator and author of An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes, After the Shot Drops, and the highly acclaimed Patron Saints of Nothing. Listen as the three of them ta…
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Author, publisher and library restorer Wanjiru Koinange discusses her debut novel, The Havoc of Choice, set before, during and immediately after Kenya's historic 2007 national election. Love, hate, family, politics and what it takes to write a book that lays bare our deepest, darkest secrets
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The Moment of Meditation was a feature on G Money's popular radio show G Money in the Morning, where each day he would read a passage from Iyanla Vanzant's book Acts of Faith. That feature became the hallmark of the show, and in this episode we discuss its impact. We also discuss the books that have changed his life and shaped his thinking.…
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Welcome to The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Julia Torres holds a conversation with Liz Prather and Sarah Zerwin on their teaching journeys and ways to disrupt literacy instruction as we currently know it. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Welcome to The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Julia Torres holds a conversation with Luz Yadira Herrera and Carla Carla España, authors of En Comunidad. They discuss the importance of responsive bilingual education with a particular focus on biling…
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Welcome to The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Julia Torres holds a conversation with Nicole Stellon O'Donnell on the connection between being a teacher with a writing life, and the challenge and invitation of teaching writers and readers in alterna…
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Welcome to Season 4 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Julia Torres interviews Chad Everett on his work leading literacy efforts in a large middle school. Subscribe in iTunes Donate to the Book Love Foundation Season 4 Episode 1 Show Notes Bring…
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This is a book of poetry I have written when I was in an unhealthy relationship. You will find that everything I have written was my perception of what this relationship is about. It has given me some insights on knowing my tolerance, when and where to set my limits and boundaries in a relationship and taking full accountability for allowing it.…
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Welcome to The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Penny’s conversation with Sam Graham-Felsen, author of Green, a novel. Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love Foundation Season 3 Ep 2 Show notes Sam Graham-Felsen s debut novel Green was recently s…
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Welcome to Season 3 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Part 2 of Penny’s conversation with Cornelius Minor. Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love Foundation Season 3 Ep 2 Show notes This episode is Part 2 of Penny’s recent conversation with…
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Welcome to Season 3 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. In this episode, Part 1 of Penny’s conversation with Cornelius Minor. Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love Foundation Season 3 Ep 1 Show notes This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation Penny ha…
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