117. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a staple in high school classrooms and a foundational piece of American literature. This children's classic is a boisterous and satirical novel addr...
18 Apr 202356min
116. Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
Catherine, Called Birdy has been a surprise hit with our listeners and book club community, and today Chelsey and Sara share their experience with Karen Cushman's award-winning work of middle grade hi...
28 Mar 202359min
115. Enticing spring book releases for your To Be Read list
While we're spending most of this season discussing classic children's literature, today Chelsey and Sara break from form to share our most anticipated spring book releases. Spring is a busy time in t...
21 Mar 202353min
114. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Chelsey and Sara discuss Mildred D. Taylor's Newberry Award winning novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. We gush about the writing, share our favorite characters, and unpack a few memorable scenes. We...
14 Mar 202354min
113. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Chelsey and Sara discuss The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman as individual children's classics and explore the way they are in conversation wit...
28 Feb 20231h 12min
112. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Chelsey and Sara chat about another children's classic: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, reflecting on the difference between reading it as a kid versus our current adult perspectives. We discu...
14 Feb 202355min
111. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Chelsey and Sara discuss Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. This short, weird, and word play-filled story explores the "slipperiness" of language, the joys and fears of growing up, and...
7 Feb 20231h 3min
110. Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes and stories of community, music, and home
Chelsey and Sara discuss Langston Hughes's 1930 novel: Not Without Laughter, the story of a young boy coming of age in small-town Kansas with his matriarchal family. His mother Annjee works as a maid...
24 Jan 202353min
