Ep. #22 — Interview with Jewell Parker Rhodes
In today’s episode, Adam sits down with writer Jewell Parker Rhodes, an author who is familiar writing for both adults and juveniles/YA. Her forthcoming book, Towers Falling, is all about teaching the story of the 9/11 attacks to children who weren’t born when it happened. Like all of Jewell’s books, Towers Falling features a diverse cast of characters and touches on important themes and events in America’s history. In this interview, she talks about what prompted her to write a book about the September 11th attacks and the real life classroom that inspired her.
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Podcast Overview
We’re not just book nerds: we’re professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we’ve read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can’t wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on: May 19, 2016
In today’s episode, Adam sits down with writer Jewell Parker Rhodes, an author who is familiar writing for both adults and juveniles/YA. Her forthcoming book, Towers Falling, is all about teaching the story of the 9/11 attacks to children who weren’t born when it happened. Like all of Jewell’s books, Towers Falling features a diverse cast of characters and touches on important themes and events in America’s history. In this interview, she talks about what prompted her to write a book about the September 11th attacks and the real life classroom that inspired her.
Books Written By Jewell
Say Hello!
Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at feedback@overdrive.com
Music
“Buddy” provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview
We’re not just book nerds: we’re professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we’ve read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can’t wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
Music:
Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview:
We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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