Magic Portal Books is a publishing company started by Riyon to share these cute fictional science stories (but they're also non-fiction & include pages of facts at the end of the book.) 
All you need is a tablet or a phone to scan a QR code & you're instantly transported through a portal to another place. So far the books have taken place in Arizona, but I am joining her team & will be writing a few books based in Utah!
Here's the Youtube video from our chat,which includes a way to see these interactive books at play!
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www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsll6PqDCO2p7-vuWqiHAg

Adam's personal website; download free ebooks & how-to drawing books, check out his other books or schedule him for an author visit:
www.adam-wallace-books.com/ 

A Very Dinosaur Birthday
www.amazon.com.au/Very-Dinosaur-Birthday-Adam-Wallace/dp/1400242053 




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Resources from my conversation with Robyn: 
www.thegoodmorningbook.com/ 

​(*Can also be bought on Amazon.)

Books she mentioned: 
Animals in Underwear ABC, Todd Parr
Good Night Moon, by: Margaret Wise Brown

 &This episode is sure to intrigue you & make you curious about these books that have won various awards. Are you ready to learn more? Below are the links to the award websites AND for every single book I mentioned in the episode! Be sure to add some to your list for the next library visit or book purchase/splurge! :) 

Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Caldecott- (illustration award)
Make Way for Ducklings, by: Robert McCloskey
kidsbooks.com/products/9780670451494B/make-way-for-ducklings
Blueberries for Sal, by: Robert McCloskey
Locomotive, by: Brian Floca  (*also a Sibert Honor award)
www.amazon.com/Locomotive-Caldecott-Medal-Brian-Floca/dp/1416994157/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1MSK4JJOSOQ1M&keywords=locomotive&qid=1677602997&sprefix=locomotiv%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3
Honors:
Grandpa Green, by: Lane Smith
www.amazon.com/Grandpa-Green-Lane-Smith/dp/1596436077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VE9DYKL48AKV&keywords=grandpa+green&qid=1677603172&sprefix=grandpa+gree%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
The Adventures of Beekle, the Unimaginary Friend by: Dan Santant
kidsbooks.com/products/9780316199988B/the-adventures-of-beekle-the-unimaginary-friend
Watercress, by: Andrea Wang & Jason Chin
www.amazon.com/Watercress-Andrea-Wang/dp/0823446247/ref=sr_1_3?crid=28BFYC6HALIXI&keywords=watercress&qid=1677603783&sprefix=watercress%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-3
The Lion & The Mouse, by: Jerry Pinkney
www.amazon.com/Lion-Mouse-Jerry-Pinkney/dp/0316013560/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MIKCWPU5B8AS&keywords=the+lion+%26+the+mouse&qid=1677604436&sprefix=the+lion+%26+the+mouse%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1
Hot Dog (2023 winner), by: Doug Salati
www.amazon.com/Hot-Dog-Doug-Salati/dp/0593308433/ref=sr_1_5?crid=C1RPDVWCM5NE&keywords=hot+dog&qid=1677603823&sprefix=hot+do%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-5

Newbery-  (kid lit author award)
When You Trap a Tiger, by: Tae Keller
www.amazon.com/When-You-Trap-Tiger-Keller/dp/1524715700/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I8KQF8FI3M4F&keywords=when+you+trap+a+tiger&qid=1677603888&sprefix=when+you+trap+a+tiger%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
New Kid, by: Jerry Craft
The Undefeated, by: Kwame Alexander & Kadir Nelson
kidsbooks.com/products/9781328780966B/the-undefeated
The Girl Who Drank the Moon, by: Kelly Barnhill
www.amazon.com/Girl-Drank-Winner-Newbery-Medal/dp/1616207469/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F5NAOOMYFZTL&keywords=the+girl+who+drank+the+moon&qid=1677604486&sprefix=the+girl+who+drank+the+moon%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
Last Stop on Market Street, by: Matt de La Pena 
www.amazon.com/Last-Stop-Market-Street-Matt/dp/0399257748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DCYF3IKLZ4AY&keywords=last+stop+on+market+street&qid=1677630600&sprefix=last+stop+on+market+stree%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1

Pura Belpre- 
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, by: Alda P. Dobbs
www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Dreams-Petra-Luna-Dobbs/dp/1728251664/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=barefoot+dreams+of+petra+luna+by+alda+p.+dobbs&qid=1677705650&sprefix=barefoot+dreams+of+petra+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
Dancing Hands, by: Margarita Engle & Rafael Lopez
www.amazon.com/Dancing-Hands-Carre%C3%B1o-President-Lincoln/dp/148148740X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IPH8F12971WN&keywords=DANCING+hands&qid=1677873347&sprefix=dancing+hand%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1
My Papi Has a Motorcyle, by: Isabel Quintero
www.amazon.com/Papi-Has-Motorcycle-Isabel-Quintero/dp/052555341X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31WPSM9EWX8LQ&keywords=my+papi+has+a+motorcycle&qid=1677872425&sprefix=my+papi+has+a+motorcylce%2Caps%2C361&sr=8-1
Esperanza, by: Pam Munoz Ryan

Theodore Seuss Geisl- (easy/early reader award)
Waiting is Not Easy, by: Mo Willems
www.amazon.com/Waiting-Easy-Elephant-Piggie-Book/dp/142319957X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BOMZZ3IOS952&keywords=waiting+is+not+easy&qid=1677703345&sprefix=waiting+is+not+easy%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
Fox at Night, (My First I Can Read) by: Corey R. Tabor
www.amazon.com/Fox-Night-First-Can-Read/dp/0062977075/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F92N7UWUOJJJ&keywords=fox+at+night&qid=1677872785&sprefix=fox+at+nigh%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1

Nautilus- 
Maybe, by: Kobe Yamada & Gabriella Barouch
www.amazon.com/Maybe-Story-About-Endless-Potential/dp/1946873756/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1C6IC13VYKRZZ&keywords=maybe&qid=1677872834&sprefix=mayb%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-4


nautilusbookawards.com/2022-winners-cat-30-35/
Coretta Scott King- (exceptional inspirational and educational contributions by African American authors or illustrators, as well as commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) 
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, by: Carole Boston Weatherford
www.amazon.com/Unspeakable-Massacre-Carole-Boston-Weatherford/dp/1541581202/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1E9OKYED8Y348&keywords=unspeakable+book&qid=1677701728&sprefix=unspeakable+book%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2
The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander & Kadir Nelson
www.amazon.com/Undefeated-Kwame-Alexander/dp/1328780961/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SDWBV0AZ0TVE&keywords=the+undefeated&qid=1677702012&sprefix=the+undefeate%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
Firebird, by: Misty Copeland
www.amazon.com/Firebird-Misty-Copeland/dp/0399166157/ref=sr_1_3?crid=F5B4GRM03SGP&keywords=firebird&qid=1677873422&sprefix=firebir%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-3
"Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman" by: Nikkie Grimes
www.amazon.com/Talkin-About-Bessie-Aviator-Elizabeth/dp/0439352436/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YSPHYFATB5QW&keywords=talking+about+bessie&qid=1677873468&sprefix=talking+about+bessie%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1


Other book awards to check out: 
Scheneider Family
Middle East Book Award
Sibert Award
Ezra Jack Keats
Jane Adaams Book Award 
Odyssey (audiobooks)
The Royal Dragonfly Book Award
Mom's Choice Award

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Tune in to this episode & keep your eyes peeled for a follow-up conversation with the original CEO of P.A.M. (with Dr. Terry Kindervater.) Here are the wonderful benefits to using the Phonics in Motion program: 
1. Kids get to learn visually, audibly, & kinesthetically. 
2. Cuts out screen time as a mode of teaching phonemes & blending skills. 
3. Map out sounds FIRST!
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Books mentioned in this episode: 
Simone Nofel series, www.amazon.com/dp/B09SX6MWTT?binding=hardcover&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_thcv
Check out the PIM website: 
phonicsinmotion.com/
Phonics in Motion program discount code: 
LoveOfLiteracy15

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I loved getting to focus on loss & grief awareness through children’s picture books with Jayne Pillemer last week; here are some of the show notes from our discussion.

First of all, Jayne said when teaching children how to grieve or cope with loss of a loved one, adults should honor their intelligence.
Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for.

Here is a link to Jayne’s sweet picture book; she will inscribe a nameplate to dedicate a copy for you if you reach out!
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Other picture books about grief:

Want to learn more about a reading program in a school that helped kids get rid of their fears about the restrictions & limitations involved with returning library books? Join me as I interview Terrie Sharp of McCollum, TX about her program, Cowboy Reads!
sites.google.com/myhisd.net/cowboys-read/home?pli=1


Books that made her fall in love with reading! 
Eleanor & Park, by: Rainbow Rowell
The Outsiders
Clifford, the Big Red Dog, by: Norman Bridwell 
The Blue Sword, by: Robin McKinley
To Kill a Mockingbird, by: Harper Lee
The Sacrifice Box, by: Martin Stewart