Team Friendship Reads

06/02/2023

Mini Bonus Episode! 🎉 During the recording of our “For the Love of Books and More” episode, Lauren ran into some technical difficulties. Her computer crashed several times. 😩 Even though she was gone for a few minutes, Leah and Mandy kept talking. This bonus episode is their conversation in Lauren’s absence. Enjoy!

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•Spotify

30/01/2023

New Episode! 🎉 In this episode we share what we have been reading and so much more! This one is extra long, so you can enjoy it over the course of a few days if you want! Listen in as we share books we have read, tv shows and movies we are loving, music and podcasts we are listening to, and even some video games and board games we have been enjoying. Head over to our website teamfriendshippodcast.com for the full show notes including links to everything we shared in the episode. (Episode recorded on January 20, 2023).

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•Apple Podcasts
•Spotify
•Anchor

17/07/2022

Episode 36: Jacob Have I Loved

In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1981 Newbery Medal “Jacob Have I Loved” by Katherine Paterson. Our discussion does get into some slightly mature themes (coming of age/sexual awakening), so use your own judgement if you are listening while little ears are present. We hope you enjoy this discussion of Katherine Paterson’s second Newbery Medal winning book! (Age recommendation for this book: 13 and up)

Listen on:

•Spotify
•Apple Podcasts
•Anchor.fm

Head to our website for the full show notes! (Link in comments)

09/04/2022

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to the part of Team Friendship that keeps us organized and on track! She has the difficult job of making sure Leah and Mandy stay on topic and puts up with our shenanigans! She also spends hours editing our episodes, so she has the privilege of listening to our voices over, and over, and over, and over, and...well, you get it. 😉 Happy Birthday to you, Lauren!! We love you so much!! 💜📚

31/12/2021

Happy New Year’s Eve! 🎉

We have a new episode for you all! Join us as we share some of our favorite reads of 2021!

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•Spotify

Head to the link in the comments for the full list of books!

23/08/2021

Read-a-likes!

Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Paterson are two of our favorite authors. In our most recent episode of Reading the Newberys, we all agreed that “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech gave us “Kate vibes.”

But there were two other books that came to mind as well:

“The Line Tender” by Kate Allen (Another Kate! 😀)

and

“The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” by Dan Gemeinhart

Have you read these books? Do you have a favorite Kate DiCamillo or Katherine Paterson book?

17/08/2021

In our most recent episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. In the story, Salamanca is very proud of her American Indian heritage, so we wanted to share some books about the Native American experience that are written by Native American authors.

The Sea in Winter by Christine Day

In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III

I Can Make this Promise by Christine Day

Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell

Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

Indian Shoes by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

You can find a list of all these books and more at www.readingmiddlegrade.com

or the link to the book list is also included in our full show notes for Walk Two Moons. Head to our website to check it out. (Link in comments)

07/08/2021

NEW EPISODE!

In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. If you haven’t read this book and want to avoid spoilers, we suggest you read the book before listening to this episode. There are several plot twists in the story and we were here for it! We hope you will take us along with you as you run errands, fold laundry, or go for a walk!

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• Anchor.fm

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• Spotify

Head to the link in the comments for the full show notes including related activities and read-a-likes!

02/08/2021

26/07/2021

19/07/2021

Shout out to all the good, sweet and peculiar grandparents! We love you! 💕

14/07/2021

Mandalay Suzanne Caldwell chose our next book “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech! This book is the winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal. Head to our story to listen to a clip from our last episode to find out why Mandy chose this book! 📚💕

10/07/2021

In our most recent episode on “Secret of the Andes” by Anne Nolan Clark, we shared some related titles:

“Julie of the Wolves” kept coming into my mind as I was reading. In “Secret of the Andes”, how Cusi and Chuto stewarded their land and cared for their animals reminded me of the respect that Julie and her family had for nature.

If you enjoyed “Secret of the Andes” or you are interested in Inca culture or Peru, these picture books are great.

“Maria had a Little Llama” is told in both English and Spanish.

“The Rainforest Grew All Around” is a poem, but it also includes facts about the plants and animals that grow and live in the Amazon Rainforest on each page. It even has a cookie recipe in the back that uses ingredients we can find in the Amazon Rainforest: sugar, cinnamon, coconut, chocolate, vanilla, banana, and cashews.

“You Wouldn’t Want to Be an Inca Mummy!” is a fun book for kids 7 and up. It is part of the “You Wouldn’t Want to Be” series of books about historical facts.

These are just a few of the books we shared in our episode. Head to the link in the comments to check out our show notes for a full list of related titles!

05/07/2021

29/06/2021

🎧New Episode!🎧

In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal, Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark. Our conversation takes us to many topics including the salt pits of Peru, behind the scenes of The Emperor’s New Groove, and Charlotte’s Web. Whether you are in the car, at home, or out for a jog, we hope you will take us along with you!

Listen to us on:

•Anchor.fm
•Apple Podcasts
•Google Podcasts
• Spotify

(Link to show notes in comments)

21/06/2021

Our next book is Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark, winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal. You may not have heard of this book, but we are guessing you have heard of one of the honor books from 1953. 🐖🕸🕷😉

Check out our stories to find out why Lauren chose this for our next read.

12/06/2021

It is not technically summer yet, but it definitely feels like it! What books are you excited to read with your kids this summer? 😎☀️📚

Pictured: Lauren’s current library checkouts (some of them 😉)

07/06/2021

🎧Listen to a clip from our most recent episode! Have you seen the Hallmark versions of the Sarah, Plain and Tall books? 🎞📚

Check out the full episode on:

•Anchor.fm
•Apple Podcasts
•Spotify
•Google Podcasts

and search for Reading the Newberys episode 33: Sarah, Plain and Tall. Or head to our website. (Link in comments)

01/06/2021

New Episode! 🎧📚 We really enjoyed discussing this Newbery medal winner!

Reading the Newberys Ep. 33 is available on:
• Anchor.fm
• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts

(Link to show notes in comments)

24/05/2021

“‘You are lonely, yes?’ asked Maggie in her soft voice.
Sarah’s eyes filled with tears. Slowly I stirred the dough.
Maggie reached over and took Sarah’s hand.
‘I miss the hills of Tennessee sometimes,’ she said.
Do not miss the hills, Maggie, I thought.
‘I miss the sea,’ said Sarah.”

10/05/2021

Hermione is my (Lauren’s) favorite character from Harry Potter, and I absolutely love this quote of hers from the first book. 🎓

Share with us one of your favorite literary characters in the comments! 📚💕

*Hermione - pronounced [her-MY-o-knee]. Who else pronounced it [her-mee-own] before they saw the movies? 🙋🏼‍♀️😄

04/05/2021

Happy May the 4th! 🎉 Remember that time we went to Star Wars Celebration? 😀 That was one of our most fun Team Friendship adventures! We should do it again sometime! 💕

04/05/2021

Happy Anniversary to our Mandy! 💕🎉

Mandalay Suzanne Caldwell

03/05/2021

Our next book is Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan! Have you read this Newbery medal winner?

01/05/2021

Episode 32: Miss Hickory 🎧📚

In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal, Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. This book is filled with fun characters, nature, and a little bit of magic. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along to our conversation as you run errands, clean your house, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts!

Listen to us on:
•Anchor.fm
•Apple Podcasts
•Spotify
•Google Podcasts

(Link to the show notes is in the comments)

28/04/2021

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