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What do you get when you mix Treasure Island with Back to the Future and set it all in the English Channel in the lead up to World War 2?Pirates! Adventure! And lots of swashbuckling fun!Nick of Time by Ted Bell (reviewed by Chaska, age 14) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ , or Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the campfire sound effects. Thanks for listening!...moreCopy Link

Join me and my kid co-host Debra as we sail in a sieve to the land of dragons! Debra is a super fan of Tui Sutherland's book series, "Wings of Fire" and she's here to tell you why she loves these books so much and to share some fun ways to play with dragons! If you fall in love with this series, there are 14 books out now, but there are three more to be published! Wings of Fire Book Series: https://kids.scholastic.com/kid/books/wings-of-fire/ Thanks to Debra for sharing one of her favorite book series and to Donna for encouraging reading in your home!...moreCopy Link

Where do ideas come from? Writer Sherri L. Smith shares some of the things that inspired her writing. She also has some advice for young writers. Kitty Felde is host.

One flag. Thousands of hands. 30,000 STITCHES. Join Amanda Davis, author of 30,000 STITCHES, THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE 911 FLAG, for a new StoryMakers Podcast and learn the inspiring story of the National 9/11 Flag. Work along with Rocco & Amanda to create your own helping hand — a reminder that it feels great to work together & help others! Amanda & Rocco ask YOU to create a Helping Hand! Materials needed: Paper, scissors, markers, and any other materials you may want to use to design and decorate your helping hand.  Download the Helping Hands Activity from www.AmandaDavis.com About the Book Discover the inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all fifty states as it was repaired, and returned to New York as a restored symbol of unity. In the days following September 11th, a 30-foot American flag hung torn and tattered at 90 West Street, across from Ground Zero. A few weeks later, the flag was taken down by a construction crew and tucked away in storage, where it stayed for nearly seven years. The flag was brought out of storage in 2008 when the New York Says Thank You Foundation headed to Greensburg, Kansas, a town nearly destroyed by a tornado. NYSTY brought the flag with them, sparking a grassroots restoration effort that traveled over 120,000 miles across all fifty states, bringing together thousands of people, and helping America heal and rebuild . . . hand by hand, thread by thread, one stitch at a time. This book is the story of that journey, a journey that ended at the opening of the National September 11 Museum, where the flag remains today. Along the way, the flag was restored using pieces of retired flags from every state—including a piece of the flag that Abraham Lincoln was laid on after he was shot at Ford’s Theater and threads from the original Star-Spangled Banner flag, which flew at Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem. The pieces and threads were stitched in by military veterans, first responders, educators, students, community-service heroes, and family members of 9/11 victims, among others. At each stop, communities came together to remember, to heal, and to unite. WATCH Amanda’s StoryMakers episode HERE! About Amanda Davis ​Hi Friends! My name is Amanda Davis. I’m a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator who uses my words and pictures to light up the world with kindness. After losing my father at the age of twelve, I turned to art and writing as an outlet. It became my voice. A way to cope. A way to escape. And a way to tell my story. I was thus inspired to teach art and pursue my passion for writing and illustrating children’s books. Through my work, I strive to empower younger generations to tell their own stories and offer children and adults an entryway into a world of discovery. A world that can help them make sense of themselves, others, and the community around them. A world where they can navigate, imagine, and feel inspired—over and over again. Sponsored by CONNECT with Amanda Davis Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Amanda Davis 30,000 STITCHES appeared first on KidLit TV....moreCopy Link