Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast

In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss the 1963 Newbery medal winner A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. Banning books – this book has been banned over the years in many libraries for (in our opinion) silly reasons.  Lauren has no idea why she has never read this book until … Continue reading 9: A Wrinkle in Time

Team Friendship is joined again by our good friend, Zoey! We discuss episode 4: “Creepy Katie”; Anne’s pine cone students; gender roles; the spirit of the people; Anne standing up for herself; the “Story Club”; and Anne’s decision to return to school. Links related to this episode: The Costumes of Anne with an E – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP2qKdw1URg Costume designer, … Continue reading Spe...

In this episode Team Friendship is joined by our good friend, Zoey! We discuss Anne and Marilla’s experiences of entering new territory; the PMSC; the “incident”; Matthew’s response; Marilla’s confrontation; Gilbert!!!! and the infamous slate smash! Links related to this episode: The Costumes of Anne with an E – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP2qKdw1URg Costume designer, Anne Dixon’s lookbook …...

This episode is dedicated to all those who have lost someone very dear to them. ♥ In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we review the beloved classic Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. In the words of our friend, Benji from Goodreads: “Even when you know that it’s coming, even when you’re completely … Continue reading 8: Bridge to Terabithia

[image credit: Netflix] In this second special episode of the Team Friendship podcast, we review the second episode of Anne with an E! Show Notes: More behind the scenes tidbits from Lauren We learn an interesting fact about the episode titles! We delve deeper into the music of Anne with an E Helen Shaver, the … Continue reading Special Episode 2: Anne with an E

[image credit: Netflix] Team Friendship Reviews Anne with an E! In this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we review the first episode of the Netflix Original series. Having grown up loving the 1985 television movie adaptation of L. M. Montgomery’s beloved book, Anne of Green Gables, we were intrigued by this new adaptation … Continue reading Special Episode 1: Anne with an E

“We’ll love you forever, Kate!” In this episode, we review the 2004 Newbery medal winner, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Once again, we are swept away by Kate’s masterful use of words to engage our emotions and tell a beautiful story of sorrow, courage, revenge, forgiveness, and love. In spite of our … Continue reading 7: The Tale of Despereaux

In episode 6 of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we review the 1973 Newbery Medal winner Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George. The Team discuss their favorite parts of this book, why this book has been banned over the years and why they believe they would not survive in the wild as … Continue reading 6: Julie of the Wolves

In this episode, we discuss the 2014 Newbery Medal winner Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo. In the words of Elizabeth Bird from School Library Journal (slj.com), “It lures you in with the ridiculous and then when you least expect it gets you in the gut with a bolt of pure, uncut, … Continue reading 5: Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures

In this episode, we discuss the 2015 Newbery Medal winner, The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. This coming-of-age story is told from the perspective of 12 year old (almost 13 year old) Josh Bell who plays basketball on his junior high school team with his twin brother, Jordan (who goes by JB). This book takes us on … Continue reading 4: The Crossover

In our third episode, we review  by Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson. We all loved this book! From its heartwarming messages to its fun and simple illustrations, Last Stop on Market Street is not only for young readers but also readers who are young at heart. Our favorite Goodreads book critic, Benji … Continue reading 3: Last Stop on Market Street

In our second episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss the 1923 winner The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Because we recorded this episode right after Thanksgiving, we were able to be together in person as we recorded! Show Notes: -We discuss what we’ve been up to this month, and why … Continue reading 2:The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Check our our first episode: The Story of Mankind! In this episode, we introduce ourselves to the people and discuss the very first Newbery Medal winner: The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon! *Intro music: “Feeling Good” by Royalty Free Copyright Music