In This Podcast with Andrew Hacket

Karen Chan on Making Gloo Books Sticky

Karen Chan of Gloo Books [https://gloobooks.com/] is with us today! Not only is Karen a wonderful editor and publisher with a really crystal clear vision for the Gloo Books vibe, but she has leveraged that vibe into an even better book called A Bike is Not Just a Bike: An Ode to Girls Who Dare to Ride [https://gloobooks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopz6YIqR2iP2vrpyAij_jY31fPWLFB_L8bpeUTbiWnzO98gnXsS], by a talented author named Brenna Jeanneret [https://brennajeanneret.com/]!   Gloo Books isn't old as publishing houses go, but Karen and team have come a long way in a short time. Enjoy Karen's verse! _________   This episode’s book reviews:  MY SUBWAY RUNS [https://houseofanansi.com/products/my-subway-runs?srsltid=AfmBOormMZMLnxwbQ1tx1WikcyS9IR1hKVCvyOTaMqATIWxf-CT7V23i] by James Gladstone [https://bookcentre.ca/pages/authors/jamesgladstone88485a01] and Pierre Pratt [https://www.pierrepratt.com/2020/] WHEN THE WITCH WROTE BACK [https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/when-the-witch-wrote-back-9781464225314], words by Nathan Christopher [https://www.hellonathan.ca/], pictures by Pablo Pino [https://www.instagram.com/pablospino/?hl=en] _________   The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost  [https://www.instagram.com/hellomaddiefrost/]or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  [https://www.maddie-frost.com/]   Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com [https://scottholmesmusic.com/]     Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here [https://linktr.ee/VerseShow]!!    Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords [https://twitter.com/JoshMonkwords], @brennajeanneret [https://twitter.com/BrennaJeanneret], and @jonseym0ur [https://twitter.com/JSeym0ur] and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

In This Podcast with Andrew Hacket

Andrew Hacket [https://www.andrewhacket.com/] is back to discuss his book In This Classroom [https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/in-this-classroom_9781636551814/] and his ongoing Leonardo DiCaprio-style work with Red Comet Press! His is the ultimate champagne pass success story and we hope you enjoy! _________   This episode’s book reviews:    RAMP IT UP [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/815372/ramp-it-up-by-katrina-tangen-author-wendy-wen-illustrator/], words by Katrina Tangen [https://katrinatangen.com/], pictures by Wendy Wen [https://wendywenillustration.com/]   THE RARE BIRD [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250364395/therarebird/] by Elisha Cooper [https://www.elishacooper.com/]   _________   The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost  [https://www.instagram.com/hellomaddiefrost/]or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  [https://www.maddie-frost.com/]   Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com [https://scottholmesmusic.com/]     Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here [https://linktr.ee/VerseShow]!!    Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords [https://twitter.com/JoshMonkwords], @brennajeanneret [https://twitter.com/BrennaJeanneret], and @jonseym0ur [https://twitter.com/JSeym0ur] and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

The Sad Moment that Started It All with Jessica Milo

Here's to Cowboy!  Jessica Milo [https://www.jessicamilo.com/]is here. We talk (way too late) about her debut book My Pony Wonder [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784312/my-pony-wonder-by-jessica-milo-illustrated-by-ramona-kaulitzki/], how she came up and with whom, and most importantly, Uber for Unicorns. Despite the episode title, this is a really fun chat! _________ This episode’s book reviews:  KICKS IN THE SKY [http://harpercollins.com/products/kicks-in-the-sky-cg-esperanza] by CG Esperanza [https://www.cgesperanza.com/] THE GHOST WHO SAVED HALLOWEEN [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-ghost-who-saved-halloween-jen-anyong], words by Jen Anyong [https://authorjenanyong.com/], pictures by Kaly Quarles [https://www.kalyquarles.com/] _________ The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost  [https://www.instagram.com/hellomaddiefrost/]or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  [https://www.maddie-frost.com/] Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com [https://scottholmesmusic.com/]   Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here [https://linktr.ee/VerseShow]!!  Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords [https://twitter.com/JoshMonkwords], @brennajeanneret [https://twitter.com/BrennaJeanneret], and @jonseym0ur [https://twitter.com/JSeym0ur] and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

Rachel Michelle Wilson's A Communicator

How to pee your pants, the Rachel Michelle Wilson [https://www.rachelmichellewilson.com/] way! Rachel was a delight and if you don't know her work, you do now. She's got hustle, she's got skills, she's got bubble wrap and ghosts (but no play dates). Since we last talked in August, aside from her books To Catch a Ghost and How to Pee Your Pants (the Right Way), she's also announced How to Escape a Playdate, out October 13! _________   This episode’s book reviews:    Mike Mongo's ASTRONAUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL [https://www.mikemongo.com/the-astronaut-instruction-manual] GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG (VOLUME 2): THE TERRIFYING TURNIP TAKEOVER! by Lydia Lukidis and Tara Hannon [https://www.simonandschuster.com/series/Groucho-the-Grouchy-Groundhog] HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS (THE RIGHT WAY) by Rachel Michelle Wilson [https://www.rachelmichellewilson.com/how-to-pee-your-pants-the-right-way]   _________   The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost  [https://www.instagram.com/hellomaddiefrost/]or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  [https://www.maddie-frost.com/]   Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com [https://scottholmesmusic.com/]     Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here [https://linktr.ee/VerseShow]!!    Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords [https://twitter.com/JoshMonkwords], @brennajeanneret [https://twitter.com/BrennaJeanneret], and @jonseym0ur [https://twitter.com/JSeym0ur] and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

Quiet Activism with Joan Marie Galat

It's Joan Marie Galat [https://joangalat.com/] day! We've been waiting a long time for this one. Joan writes because she's curious, she's dedicated, and she cares deeply about sharing her passion and quiet activism with her audience.  She has a lot to show for her passion! From DOT TO DOT IN THE SKY to WILDLIFE CROSSING, Joan's exploration of the world comes through clearly. _________   This episode’s book reviews:  MY DADDY IS A COWBOY [https://bookshop.org/p/books/my-daddy-is-a-cowboy-a-picture-book-stephanie-seales/7c1e7598c4c225a3?ean=9781419760815&next=t], words by Stephanie Seales [https://www.stephanieseales.com/], pictures by CG Esperanza [https://www.cgesperanza.com/] TIC-ERRIFIC ME [https://bookshop.org/p/books/tic-errific-me-a-book-about-tourette-syndrome-alicia-meyers/1252fe1da5fe31d0?ean=9798885547529&next=t], words by Alicia Meyers [https://www.byaliciameyers.com/], pictures by Cait Brennan [https://www.caitbrennan.com/] _________   The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost  [https://www.instagram.com/hellomaddiefrost/]or on her website Maddie-Frost.com  [https://www.maddie-frost.com/]   Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com [https://scottholmesmusic.com/]     Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here [https://linktr.ee/VerseShow]!!    Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords [https://twitter.com/JoshMonkwords], @brennajeanneret [https://twitter.com/BrennaJeanneret], and @jonseym0ur [https://twitter.com/JSeym0ur] and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!