Teen books, tween books, middle-grade books, young adult books, otherwise known as YA, we'll talk about it all. Join Springfield-Greene County Library staff to discuss all books YA, dish on what it is like to work at a library, discuss the highs and lows of reading, and sometimes even interview your favorite authors. If you love to talk about books, tune in for each episode!
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Season 1, Episode 10
Quirky Characters: Finger Puppets and Crazy Eyes
March 18, 2021
On this episode of the Planet Book Podcast we dive into the world of Origami Yoda as well as exploring an Argentine folktale about werewolves in a new Own Voices series with guests Heather and Joe.
Season 1, Episode 9
Epistolary novels (stories told through letters) and Postive Stories featuring LGBTQ+ Themes
March 11, 2021
Emily welcomes guests Iggi and Jeannine to talk about books with LGBTQ+ positive characters. Join in this discussion of friendship, found families and what exactly an epistolary book is!
Season 1, Episode 8
Illustrated Middle Grade and a YA Series 24 years in the Making
March 4, 2021
Guests Jen and Sarah join in this episode as we talk about the Newbery and Caldecott book awards as well as book-to-movie adaptations.
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