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Anything and everything related to what we’re obsessed with this week — our WEEKLY THEME!
Nancy’s always said that her favorite food is fruit, but could she be harboring a secret love for the taste of… human flesh? GASP!
Well, we don’t get a definite answer in our latest podcast, but Karen definitely tries to get at the truth. Plus, we’ve got book reviews involving a magical building, a wacky grandma, and a Native American legend. Not to mention a visit from an adventurous author!
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And don’t forget: write in with a book review. We’ll feature a kid review in our next podcast!
— Karen and Nancy
We know what will make your day — the sweet sounds of Karen singing! No? You don’t want to hear that? Well, too bad, because that’s included in our latest podcast!
But don’t go! We’ve also got an author serenade, speculation on a strange name, a defense of stubbornness, and more. So tune in below:
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And don’t forget: As we mention in the podcast, we’re giving away a signed copy of How to Rock Braces and Glasses! Enter before December 1 for a chance to win!
Also, write in with a book review below. We’ll feature a kid review in our next podcast!
Just when you thought Halloween was over and you’d be safe from all the menacing terrors that haunt the night, we’ve got something truly horrifying in our latest podcast… corny jokes! Or should we say candy corny jokes?! HA HA HA HA!
Sorry.
Anyway… we’ve also got book recommendations, wacky facts, and cruelty to turkeys. So rise above your fear of lame humor and give our podcast a spin:
And don’t forget: As we mention in the podcast, we’ve got TWO book giveaways running right now! Enter for a chance to win signed copies of Aaron Starmer’s books (DWEEB and The Only Ones) and Dancing With The Pen: A Collection of Today’s Best Youth Writing.
And speaking of writing, you should write in your review below! Or send in a review of any book you love. We’ll feature a kid review in our next podcast!
We’re so excited! And we just can’t hide it!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
Sorry. Told ya we couldn’t hide it…
Now, you’re probably wondering why we’re so excited. Well, you’ll just have to listen to our latest podcast! But here’s a hint: sweepstakes!
And we’ve also got flying bowling balls, zombie breakfast, battle in the streets of New York, and drool. So tune in, already!
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And don’t forget: As we mention in the podcast, we’ve got THREE sweepstakes running right now! Enter for a chance to win signed copies of the Sweet Farts books, When Life Gives You O.J., and Aaron Starmer’s books (DWEEB and The Only Ones).
Of course, if you’ve already read any of ‘em, write in your review below. Or send in a review of any book you love! (Or any spooky Halloween picks?) We’ll feature a kid review in our next podcast!
YOU’RE WELCOME!
Why should you be thanking us? Well, the wait is finally over! It’s time to unveil the first Kidsmomo podcast in our new format!
We’re mixing things up, turning a new leaf, welcoming a new day, and all those other things that people say when they’re introducing something new and awesome. So get your ears ready, friends… You’re welcome.
And don’t forget: As we mention in the podcast, we’ve got two (count ‘em, TWO) sweepstakes running right now! Enter for a chance to win signed copies of the Sweet Farts books and When Life Gives You O.J. Of course, if you’ve already read those books — or any good books lately — send in your review. We’ll feature a kid review in our next podcast!
Sorry, folks. Labor Day has come and gone. So say goodbye to summer barbecues, beach parties, and sleep-away camp. And hello to lockers, textbooks, and cafeteria mystery meat. Sigh…
But school doesn’t have to be all bad! You could discover a secret society, meet a girl named Hamlet, try shoofly pie, or peek inside a diary. All that and more in our latest podcast, all about school stories!
AND a very big announcement: Kidsmomo is now two years old, and we’ve decided to mix things up a bit. So we’re bidding farewell to our bi-weekly themes format and making way for a ton more exclusives like author interviews and sweepstakes! (And we’ll still do our regular podcasts, so don’t shed a tear over those!) This also means you guys can send in any book reviews you want, without feeling restricted to a particular topic. So keep those reviews coming, and stay tuned for some major awesome-sauce!
This book trailer for Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key was originally the Mystery Book Theater video for our More School Stories theme. For more on Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, check out our “Rule the School” podcast.
School is a nightmare for Joey in Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos. But that’s only because everyone at school thinks he’s the nightmare! Poor guy. It’s not his fault his meds are duds, but accidents keep happening (especially after eating shoofly pie).
Here’s what we’re looking forward to this autumn: colorful leaves, fall fashion, and the execution of all the “unwanted” people in the land.
Say what?!
Okay, that last bit is from an upcoming book. And we’ve got that, plus two others in our latest podcast: Fall Preview!
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Also, don’t forget: ’tis the season for a special month-long theme on More School Stories! So send us a review of any of our picks. (And don’t forget our School Story recs from last fall!)
Sure, summer’s pretty fun and you’re probably sad to see it end, but let’s not forget… school is NEVER boring! From an alien take-over to a secret society to having your sister as your teacher — we’ve got it all in our booklist of school stories (in no particular order):
(Also, here’s a printable version of our More School Stories booklist, for you to take to the library or bookstore — or show to your new teacher and see if you can get extra credit.)
If you’ve read any of these, send in your book review. Or send in a review of your favorite school story book.
And don’t forget our previous school story recommendations from last fall!
UPDATE 9/20/11: We revealed the answer to our More School Stories Mystery Book Theater in the “Rule the School” Podcast, so take a listen if you want to know the answer. Or just tune in if you want to hear Karen’s comedy attempt fails. You know, the usual.
Reach into our summer grab bag of book recs and what do you get? How about kid con men, for a start? Then a castle that may or may not be magical… And a time traveler hoping to rescue a new friend…
Yes, it truly is a mish-mosh of books in our latest podcast, but hey — summer’s the time for relaxing the rules, right? And also a time for ice cream treats. But back to our podcast…
Also, don’t forget: we’re kicking off a special month-long Fall Preview theme! So send us a review of any of our “in the meantime” picks, or any new books you’re reading this summer.
