The LEAPCast

032 Let's Talk Books: Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj

A novel set in middle school, Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj explores the impact of racial discrimination and the power of hashtags and social media to start a movement. Lia gives us a glimpse into this book while sharing more about how she personally connects with the book as well.

031 Let's Talk Books: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

This episode of Let’s Talk Books features Nandi, who tells us more about Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. In this novel, we are introduced to Daunis Fountaine - a biracial girl on a journey to discover herself as well as the truth.

030 Let's Talk Books: Raven Quest by Sharon Stewart

For those of you who enjoy adventures featuring animal protagonists, Raven Quest by Sharon Stewart is a great book for you. Listen in as Angie tells us more about it.

029 Let's Talk Books: Julie by Jean Craighead George

We are back with a few more episodes of our Let’s Talk Books series. In today’s episode, McKenna talks to us about Julie - the sequel to Julie of the Wolves - by Jean Craighead George.

028 Let's Talk Books: Parvana's Journey by Deborah Ellis

Deborah Ellis is a prolific Canadian author known for the way she writes about children and the realities they face around the world. In today’s episode, Isla tells us more about Parvana’s Journey - the second book in The Breadwinner Series.