Book Club for Kids

YOU can be on the Book Club for Kids podcast! Just give us a call at 424-209-2285 and tell us your: First name City where you live The name of your favorite book Why you love it And we will put you on a future episode. Your Favorite Books: Steve the Noob - Steve the Noob Missing Since Monday - Ann M. Martin Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen The Land of Stories - Chris Colfer Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery Keeper of the Lost Cities - Shannon Messenger Fantastic Mr. Fox - Roald Dahl The Running Dream - Wendelin Van Draanen Drama - Raina Telgemeier House Arrest - K.A. Holt  

We talk to writer Yona Zeldis McDonough about ballet and how to write a good rejection letter. Kitty Felde is host.

This week, we travel back to occupied France during World War II for a tale of bravery and bread. Students from Jefferson Middle School Academy in Washington, D.C. discuss Yona Zeldis McDonough’s novel The Bicycle Spy. Our celebrity reader Gwen Deglise Moore has been knighted by the French government for her work in cinema. Kitty Felde is host. Favorite Books from Jefferson Academy

Kids from around the country call in to share their favorite books on the podcast. Titles discussed include 'Sarafina and the Black Cloak', 'Diary of Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules', 'One Piece', 'The Hunger Games', and more. Host Kitty Felde guides the young readers in expressing their love for these adventurous stories.

Writer Beth Lincoln talks about how her debut novel The Swifts came to life and the difference between audiences for middle grade novels in the U.S. compared to Great Britain. Kitty Felde is host.

Author Beth Lincoln discusses unique names in 'The Swifts', exploring family dynamics, secret rooms, and character creation. Celebrity reader LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Kids share favorite books. Podcast supported by LA County Department of Arts and Culture.

Kids at the City of Stem LA Maker Faire share their love for books like 'Wings of Fire', 'A Wrinkle in Time', and 'Harry Potter'. They discuss dragons, character bonds, and imaginative worlds. Jude talks about his admiration for bad guys in 'Lunch Lady' series, exploring the complexity of identifying with villains.

Writer Jerry Craft confesses that he wasn't much of a reader when he was a kid. Kitty Felde is host.

Author Jerry Craft discusses the challenges his award-winning graphic novel faced due to critical race theory content. Issues around identity, racial stereotypes, and representation in storytelling are explored. The book's ban in Katy, Texas sparked debate over derogatory terms and cultural sensitivity. Craft's motivation to engage readers and the impact of awards on personal favorites are also discussed.

How do you work with your mother on a book? How do you work on 15 books with your mother? We talk to the mother/daughter team behind Dork Diaries, Rachel Renée and Nikki Russell. Kitty Felde is host.