Book Club for Kids

  What does it mean to be "gifted?" Don't we all have unique gifts to share with the world? Readers from Eliot-Hine Middle School on Capitol Hill discuss Gordon Korman's story of a prankster who lands in a "Gifted" program. KNX sports anchor (and Talking About Cars podcast host) Randy Kerdoon is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

Donna Barba Higuera, author of Lupe Wong Won't Dance, talks about creating an unlikeable character and shares endearing qualities of Lupe. They also discuss the scarcity of difficult characters in middle grade novels and give a sneak preview of upcoming science fiction novels.

Does square dancing count as an athletic activity? Lupe Wong doesn't think so and is willing to fight the system to make her point. Readers from Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, DC discuss the book with host Kitty Felde and interview the writer Donna Barba Higuera. Our celebrity reader is the former president of United Square Dancers of America. 

In 1925, newlyweds Pete and Gert packed up their lives and  headed west for California in a Model T Ford. Gert chronicled thejourney in a series of letters. Now, one hundred years later, a pair of cousins Kitty Felde and Marie Felde follow their route to see America through their eyes. Join us on a podcast journey at honeymoonroad.com.

This podcast explores the book 'Hypatia Academy' by Esther Goldenberg, featuring invisible students and K'lepreechons. They also discuss favorite books including 'Out of My Mind' and the 'Savvy' series, as well as the fascination with dystopian novels like Divergent and the Hunger Games.

Americans have a romanticized image of English boarding schools. RIBBLESTROP is the opposite of that. Writer Andy Mulligan has created what must be the most dangerous school on planet earth. And this trio of readers at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, New Jersey, debate whether they'd like to attend. Peter Sagal, playwright and host of NPR's quiz show "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!" is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.   Favorite books from Carolina, Jack, and Eleanor: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library - Chris Grabenstein The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls - Claire Legrand Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling Andy Mulligan’s favorite books: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - John Boyne Animal Farm - George Orwell

Shannon Messenger, New York Times bestselling writer, discusses how she keeps a long series organized, her journey from film school to writing children's books, and the influences of film school on her writing style.

Readers discuss Shannon Messenger's fantasy adventure 'Keeper of the Lost Cities', exploring the elf world, delving into the character of Sophie, discussing Atlantis, wildfires, and the inspiration behind creating powerful elves in a modern world. They also share their favorite books and mention where to find a list of their favorite books on the podcast's website.

It was our fourth episode and Roald Dahl's first book for children. Number Two on our top ten list is "James and the Giant Peach" with Cash Peters as celebrity reader. Students from LA's Equitas Academy discuss the book with host Kitty Felde. Free curriculum guide at bookclubforkids.org.

What makes a good mystery? We talk to writer Varian Johnson, author of The Parker Inheritance. Kitty Felde, who writes her own mystery series THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES is host.