In today's episode we revisit an episode that aired on the video podcast back in January where Brandi Dugal shares her experience gamifying teaching reading and her success with this new method that also uses the science of reading. Brandi was featured on Shark Tank last November and has a passion for teaching reading that is wonderfully contagious. With this easy game parents and teachers can have fun and success working on reading with kids.

In today's episode I am joined by the brilliant creative team behind the fun picture book, Mermaid Day. Children's book author, Diana Murray, and illustrator, Luke Flowers, share what it is like working on this series together.
Other books in this picture book series: Unicorn Day, Unicorn Night Sleep Tight, Unicorn Christmas, Dinosaur Day, Mermaid Day
To see the images talked about in this interview view the video version on YouTube.

In today's episode I am joined by Jennifer Swanson from the Solve It For Kids podcast from Little Listeners Lounge. Jennifer is an incredible scientist and author of nonfiction children's books. Discover more about her books and how they can be used to engage children in science.

Where to find Jennifer Swanson Science Rocks
https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/
Podcast https://solveitforkids.com/

So many people know Dan Gutman as the incredible author of the fun My Weird School series, but did you know that there was once a time that Dan Gutman didn't like to read. In today's episode we talk with Dan about his Wait! What? nonfiction series, specifically his newest about The Beatles and how The Beatles were such an inspiration for him.

Purchase Wait! Wait? The Beatles Couldn't Read Music? https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Couldn...

Dan's website (where you can find out all about his books and order shirts)
https://dangutman.com/

Find Dan Gutman on social media
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
/ @dangutman6761
/ dangutmanbooks
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In this episode of Book Huddle I am joined by the middle school teacher/history lover/writer extraordinaire Matthew Landis. He shares his love of history through this exciting National Treasure like adventure National Archive Hunters. Hear all about how he is able to capture middle schoolers attention through adventure and history.

Thank you Upbeat for the intro/outro
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-days

License code: TXFYACERCBAMD4JD

In this episode of Book Huddle I am joined by talented middle grade author, Jenni L Walsh, to discuss her newest book, Operation Happy. Main characters Jody (a 12 year old girl experiencing the horrors of the attack on Pearl Harbor) and Happy (Jody's faithful dog companion) created Operation Happy to try to find the best things they can about life.

Thank you Upbeat for the intro/outro music
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bunny-hop

License code: YJQGNMDDHCNESOWO

In this episdoe of Book Huddle I am joined by amazing middle grade author, Abby Cooper, to discuss her newest book, True Colors. We talk all about emotions and how to better communicate these feelings inside us.


Thank you Upbeat for the intro/outro
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b
License code: 9HEOSNGQLBTL0QW7