Reading the NEWBERYs: A Team Friendship Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
For the Love of Books and More: Streaming & TV
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite streaming and television series we have loved this year! Check out the full show notes here!
For the Love of Books 2024
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a long hiatus we are back! In this episode, we discuss some of the books we've read this year! Check out the list of books in our show notes...
37: A Single Shard
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. Check out our website for t...
On the Scent with Leah and Mandy: Mini Bonus Episode
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the recording of our For the Love of Books and More episode, Lauren ran into some technical difficulties. Her computer crashed several times. E...
For the Love of Books and MORE!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share what we have been reading and so much more! This one is extra long, so you can enjoy it over the course of a few days if you ...
36: Jacob Have I Loved
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1981 Newbery Medal Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson. Our discussion does...
For the Love of Books 2021
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Team Friendship as we share some of our favorite reads of 2021! Head to our website for the full list of books! Our personal contact info: Leah C...
35: Walk Two Moons
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. If you haven't read this bo...
34: Secret of the Andes
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1953 Newbery Medal, Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark. Our conversation tak...
33: Sarah, Plain and Tall
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1986 Newbery Medal, Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. Head to ...
32: Miss Hickory
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1947 Newbery Medal, Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. This book is filled ...
31: Holes
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1999 Newbery Medal: Holes by Louis Sachar! This year has been rough for our podc...
For the Love of Books Season 2 - Episode 2
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode of For the Love of Books Season 2, we each share three books we have read in the past few months. One of us has gone through som...
You’ve Got Mail Commentary
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who’s up for a movie night?! In the midst of all the craziness, we wanted to do something fun. We ladies here at Team Friendship love the movie You’...
For the Love of Books Season 2 Episode 1
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the Love of Books is back! In this first episode of season 2, we catch up with each other and discuss all things books and entertainment! We recei...
2019 Year in Review
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://ia601400.us.archive.org/33/items/2019yearinreview/2019%20Year%20in%20Review.mp3 As we draw near to the end of 2019, we reflect on this past...
30: Merci Suárez Changes Gears
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina! We also share som...
For the Love of Books Episode 3
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition, suspense, adult fiction, memoir, mystery, young adult, historical fiction, non-fiction, rom-com, and of course, middle-grade fiction! It’...
29: A Year Down Yonder
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 2001 Newbery Medal, A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck! We also share book news ...
28: The Trumpeter of Krakow, The Matchlock Gun, and The Twenty-One Balloons
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss three Newbery medal winning books. Leah chose The Trumpeter of Krakow, winner of the 1929 medal....
27: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 1977 Newbery Medal, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. It has be...
For the Love of Books Episode 2
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars, fairy tales, fantasy, delightful middle-grade fiction, devotionals, travel guides, and going green! Grab a diet A&W root beer (or whatever ...
Number the Stars
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. We share some book news as w...
For the Love of Books Episode 1
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of For the Love of Books, the girls of Team Friendship share their current bookish love. We’d love to have you listen in to o...
The Grey King
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our 25th episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1976 Newbery Medal The Grey King by Susan Cooper. We had mixed opinions on t...
24: Skates, Thimbles, Courage
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss three Newbery Medal winning books: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer, Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enri...
Bonus Audio: Team Friendship Talks Marie Kondo
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During our year-in-review episode, we got a bit sidetracked talking about Marie Kondo. Leah and Lauren share with Mandy how they are minimizing and ti...
Special Episode 12: 2018 Year in Review
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Reading the Newberys, we share our favorite (and least favorite) books we read in 2018. We also talk about our reading goal...
23: Kira-Kira
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2005 Newbery Medal, Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata. We had some mixed reviews on ...
22: When You Reach Me
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, winner of the 2010 Newbery Medal. As usual, we share our love ...
21: The Giver
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal, The Giver by Lois Lowry. This is the first book we were able...
20: Invincible Louisa
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! In this episode of Reading the Newberys we discuss the winner of the 1934 Newbery medal Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs. This book ...
Special Episode 11: Laura Ingalls Wilder
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we discuss the recent name change of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award to the Children’s Litera...
19: Bud, Not Buddy
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2000 Newbery medal, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. From homelessness...
Special Episode 10: Little Women – Jo & Amy
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we are joined again by our dear friend, Zoey, as we conclude our review of the PBS mini series...
Special Episode 9: Little Women – Meg & Beth
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Team Friendship Podcast, we are joined by our very dear friend, Zoey, as we discuss the PBS mini series Little Women. W...
18: The One and Only Ivan
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. We all enjoyed...
17: The Hero and the Crown
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the 1985 Newbery Medal winner The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley. And we share a special announcement: We have chang...
16: Ginger Pye
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss and review the 1952 Newbery Medal winning book Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes. This is ...
Favorite Mandy Moments
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of her birthday , we would like to share with all of you our favorite moments with Mandy on our podcast. Enjoy…and join us in wishing her a...
15: From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss the 1968 Newbery medal winner From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler b...
Special Episode 8: We Review Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we share our thoughts on Disney’s film adaptation of the 1963 Newbery medal winner A ...
14: The Graveyard Book
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys we discuss the 2009 Newbery Medal winner The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. This book is a littl...
13: Johnny Tremain
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2018, we discuss the 1944 Newbery Medal winner Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Esther takes her readers right...
12: Caddie Woodlawn
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys we discuss the 1936 Newbery Medal winner Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink! Grab a grande cup...
11: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys we discuss the 2017 Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. Themes o...
Special Episode 7: Anne with an ‘E’
16 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the last episode in which we discuss season one of Anne with an ‘E.’ We get deep with this episode even though none of us liked it...
Special Episode 6: Anne with an E
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss episode 6 of the Netflix series Anne with an ‘E’ in this special episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys! This is one of the more...
10: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have arrived at the tenth episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys! In this episode, we discuss Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. ...
Special Episode 5: Anne with an E
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Team Friendship is joined again by our good friend, Zoey, as we discuss episode 5 of the Netflix series Anne with an E: “Tightly Knotted to a Simil...
9: A Wrinkle in Time
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 book...
Special Episode 4: Anne with an E
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Team Friendship is joined again by our good friend, Zoey! We discuss episode 4: “Creepy Katie”; Anne’s pine cone students; gender roles; the spi...
Special Episode 3: Anne with an E
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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; t...
8: Bridge to Terabithia
18 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Special Episode 2: Anne with an E
11 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
[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: Mor...
Special Episode 1: Anne with an E
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
[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...
7: The Tale of Despereaux
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“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, ...
6: Julie of the Wolves
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
5: Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the 2014 Newbery Medal winner Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo. In the words of Elizabeth Bir...
4: The Crossover
04 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3: Last Stop on Market Street
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2:The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 rec...
1:The Story of Mankind
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 winn...