The Fiction Tower Podcast

S1E17 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Where Are You From?

Episode Notes -

Where Are you From? tells the story of a young girl decides to turn to her abuelo to help answer a question she gets asked daily: "Where are you from?" This book is also illustrated with amazing pictures that beautifully depict the heartfelt story from her abuelo.

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S1E16 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librian Helen Dowty to read I Am Okay to FEEL by Karamo Brown

Episode Notes -

This beautifully illustrated books shares how everyone has feelings and it is okay to feel. Written by Karamo Brown, the 2018 recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award, this episode is read by Ashley Mompoint Michel.

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S1E15 - The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges

Episode Notes -

Ana Sofia's Abuela, Becky, traveled all the way from Mexico to visit our school. She graciously accepted an invitation to read a story to us for the podcast. Enjoy her reading The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges. It is my favorite book to read on a rainy California day even though it has nothing to do with the weather. Becky, thank you for making time to read on The Fiction Tower podcast. Please come visit again soon!

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S1E13 - 4th Graders talk about The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer

Episode Notes -

Our first Group booktalk with 4th grade students. Listen to Haley, Mia and Camille, as they talk about the series The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer.

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S1E12 - Hillbrook Parent Dave Harrison sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read I Color Myself Different

Episode Notes -

Parent Dave Harrison reads a powerful story written by Colin Kaepernick called I Color Myself Different.

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S1E11 - 3rd grader Ezri shares her recent read LOVE SUGAR MAGIC, a Dash of Trouble, by Anna Meriano

Episode Notes -

Sneaking out of school on the way to the family bakery, Leo makes a startling discovery. Her mother, aunt and older sisters have been keeping a big secret.

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S1E10 - 4th grader Marsden book talks The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden

Episode Notes -

Notes go hereTwelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief

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S1E9 - Poppa Dog reads The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg for Grandparents Day at school

Episode Notes-

The wonderful feeling of magic and believing make this a must read for all ages. The Polar Express by Van Allsbrug is beautifully read by Poppa Dog in pour own Fiction Tower to celebrate Grandparents Day at school! Thank you Poppa Dog!

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