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Favorite Books from LA County

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Readers from Los Angeles County tell us their favorite books. Thanks to the LA County Department of Arts & Culture. Click here for a list of everybody's favorite book.

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Oct 4, 2023

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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the Literacy in Media Award.

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Not A Unicorn by Dana Middleton: You think you've got problems? Try being born with the horn of a unicorn in the middle of your head. 's tale of fitting in and standing out is discussed by students from , , and . They've got a list of questions for the writer as well. Pam... by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang: How do you find a writing partner? And once found one, what's the best way to write a book together? Co-authors Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang share secrets about their working relationship with host Kitty Felde. by Book Club for Kids
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More Favorite Books from the Orange County Maker Faire: Looks like Rick Riordan is the clear favorite with this lot. Listen to some other great book suggestions from readers at the Orange County Maker Faire. Kitty Felde is host. You can find dozens and dozens of favorite books at our website... by Book Club for Kids
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More Book Suggestions from City of Stem: Looking for your next great read? Our experts - kids from the City of Stem festival in Downey, California - have a few suggestions for host Kitty Felde. by Book Club for Kids
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Eye of the Storm by Kate Messner: Imagine a world where deadly tornadoes are so common, kids can't ride their bikes outside anymore. That's the future Kate Messner writes about in Eye of the Storm. Students from Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church, Virginia discuss the book... by Book Club for Kids
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Not Your All American Girl by Wendy Wan-Long Chang and Madelyn Rosenberg: As we celebrate our nation's birthday, we ask the question: What does an American look like? Readers from Fulton County, Georgia discuss Not Your All American Girl by Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang. Our celebrity reader is comedian... by Book Club for Kids
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Favorite Books from Malcolm X Elementary School: Looking for your next great read? Students at Malxolm X Elementary School in Washington, DC have some suggestions for books that will inspire you or scare you or make you laugh. Kitty Felde is host. by Book Club for Kids
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The Bad Guys: Can bad guys turn over a new leaf? 5th graders at in Washington, DC discuss 's graphic novel The Bad Boys. Actor is our celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Book Club for Kids is the show where kids talk about books. Free reading tips at the . You... by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Stuart Gibbs: Writer Stuart Gibbs didn't start out as a writer of middle grade novels. He also didn't expect to be interrupted in his interview by a member of the wildlife community in the middle of Washington, DC. He talks to host Kitty Felde. by Book Club for Kids
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The Moon WIthin by Aida Salazar: How do tween girls talk about menstruation, puberty, gender identity, and crushes? Our readers from the Oakland youth group discuss ’s coming of age novel The Moon Within with host Kitty Felde. Filmmaker and journalist is celebrity reader. NOTE:... by Book Club for Kids
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Spy Mice by Heather Vogel Frederick: Who knew there was a legion of mice who help the CIA keep the world safe? Their headquarters? In the walls and basement of the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Our readers are from the in Los Angeles and they have a few questions for... by Book Club for Kids
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Summer Favorites from City of Stem: Are your kids lagging behind in their summer reading? Maybe they just haven't found their next favorite read. We ask the experts - kids at this year's City of Stem event - to tell us about their favorite books. Kitty Felde is host. by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Kelly Barnhill: Writer Kelly Barnhill writes in longhand and explains that the habit began when her laptop burst into flames. She also confesses she's written a number of books that are only for her. by Book Club for Kids
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Turtles All the Way Down by John Green: What do kids worry about? Readers at Washington DC's discuss their own fears as they tackle 's novel "Turtles All the Way Down." MPR News Host is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Find out how you can be on the show. Click . by Book Club for Kids
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Bees on the Roof by Robbie Shell: We take the show on the road to the Enoch Pratt Free Library Children's stage at the Baltimore Book Festival for a conversation about Robbie Shell's novel BEES ON THE ROOF. Our group of readers have been meeting to talk about books almost since they first by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm: Last week, we heard a bit from writer Jennifer L. Holm when we discussed her book "Turtle in Paradise." In this Bonus Episode, we hear more about Jenni's trilogy of books inspired by family stories. by Book Club for Kids
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The Lions of Little Rock - Kristin Levine: Students from Washington DC's reflect on desegregation sixty years after the Little Rock Nine. They discuss 's novel The Lions of Little Rock. The author describes how she came to tell the story. Former U.S. Education Secretary of Education is... by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Dana Middleton: Writer Dana Middleton has some advice about finishing a novel or story. She also looks back at the beginning of her writing career. by Book Club for Kids
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Favorite Books from Loyola Village Elementary School: What makes a great book? Readers from in Los Angeles have some answers. by Book Club for Kids
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Favorite Books from Hooray for Books!: We visit our favorite Virginia bookstore to talk to members of the store’s youth advisory council. These young readers are quite the experts. Every month, they take home what’s called an ArC – an advanced readers copy – of a new book. And... by Book Club for Kids
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Gilded by Christina Farley: Love mythology? What do you know about Korean mythology? Writer brings it to life in her romantic fantasy Gilded. Readers from the in Springfield, Virginia discuss the book with host Kitty Felde. Actress is our celebrity reader. by Book Club for Kids
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Spy School by Stuart Gibbs: Is there really a secret school in Washington, DC to train kids to become spies? We ask the experts in this episode: kids from Key Elementary in our nation's capital, writer , and the man whose job description includes overseeing the activities and... by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Laurie Halse Anderson: Writer Laurie Halse Anderson talks about writing that first draft, where she finds inspiration, and track and field with host Kitty Felde. by Book Club for Kids
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Favorite Books from Taylor Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia: Looking for ideas of how to spend that holiday gift card? Readers from Taylor Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia have lots of suggestions for favorite books! Bomb - Steve Sheinkin Olympians Ares - George O'Connor Finding Junie Kim - Ellen Oh Big... by Book Club for Kids
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A Conversation with Christina Farley: An introduction to writing serialized fiction by Book Club for Kids
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The Name of This Book is Secret: Would you like to live forever? When is it okay to lie? How do we prepare for a disaster? These and other big questions are tackled by students at in Los Angeles as they discuss The Name of This Book is Secret by . Actress is celebrity reader. Kitty... by Book Club for Kids
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The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste: What mysterious creatures haunt the Caribbean Islands? Writer Tracey Baptiste tells tales of things that go bump in the night in THE JUMBIES. Students from Cienega Elementary School in Los Angeles discuss the book with host Kitty Felde. Actress Tamika... by Book Club for Kids
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