Category: Middle Grade


On today’s episode, Adam and Jill are joined by Emma and Maria to share some book picks for another Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge task. We’re sharing some books with unique formats including oral histories, mixed format, unique narrators, diaries, and much more. This was a blast. Books Recommended in this episode Jill’s Picks Daisy […]

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Posted on: April 9, 2020 Category:


Hey nerds. It’s a scary time right now. We’re all feeling it. If you’re looking for some books to read in the next week, try one of today’s recommendations from our co-workers Emma and Kristin. Books mentioned in today’s episode Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Love Walked in by Marisa de los Santos The Institute by Stephen King […]

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Posted on: March 12, 2020 Category:


On today’s episode, Adam interviews legendary journalist and author Scott Simon about his new books Sunnyside Plaza. The book is all about his time working with people who had developmental disabilities and how seeing the world through a different lens. They also discuss baseball, writing for children, and much more.

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Posted on: January 20, 2020 Category:


On today’s episode, Adam interviews Jon Scieszka and Steven-Weinberg about their new children’s book series ASTRONUTS! They chat about creating this unique and incredible story together while Adam asks about working with family (Jon is Steven’s father-in-law). Adam then has to ask about The Stinky Cheese Man and The True Story of the 3 Little […]

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Posted on: December 30, 2019 Category:


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