Stories from the Ashes Podcast A Literary Podcast from the minds of Reshelving Alexandria.

Our guest this week is Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Christian middle-grade series The Tree Street Kids from Moody Publishers.


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Today’s Guest: Author Jamin Still
Tales of Hibaria: The Awakening by Jamin Still
The Master of Tides- Book 1 of The Tales of Hibaria by Jamin Still
Other titles in this episode:
The Green Ember
Skyward Series by Brandon Sanderson
The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers
Sonya’s Chickens by Phoebe Wahl
Even If He Doesn’t… What We Believe About God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Kristen LaValley



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Get ready to spring into reading with our latest Stories from the Ashes episode, where we're showcasing a delightful lineup of children's books perfect for the season. From charming picture books to beloved read-alouds, we've handpicked a selection of stories that will spark imagination and inspire young readers. Plus, don't miss out on our exclusive Spring Reading Bundle (download below), complete with fun reading challenge bookmarks and book log sheets to keep little bookworms engaged all season long!
Tune in now and let's embark on a springtime literary conversation together!
And don’t miss our newly updated Easter Book List!
Books that came up in this episode:
The Easter Treat by Roger Duvoisin
The Easter Egg Artists (also published as The Paintbrush Bunny) by Adrienne Adams
Hurry, Spring! by Sterling North
Rascal by Sterling North
Sketching Outdoors in Spring by Jim Arnosky
There’s More… Much More by Sue Alexander
Spring is Like the Morning by M. Jean Craig
Hooray for Spring by Iwamuraby
Tiny Perfect Things by M.H. Clark
Spring Things by Maxine W. Kumin and Artur Marokvia
The Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von Offers
The Winter Wren by Brock Cole
Beatrice Potter, Scientist by Lindsay H. Metcalf
Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed by Lola M. Schaefer
Anywhere Farm by Phyllis Root
The Forever Garden by Laurel Snyder
The Boy Who Didn’t Believe in Spring by Lucille Clifton and Britton Turkle
A New Beginning: Celebrating the Spring Equinox by Wendy Pfeffer
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
Spring an Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur
Spring Thaw by Steven Schnur
Welcome Back Sun by Michael Emberley
When Spring Comes by Kevin Hanks
Silver by Walter de la Mare
Spring Song by Barbara Seuling
All’s Right with the World by Jennifer Adams
The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem
Hurray for Spring! by Patricia Hubbell
Miss Jaster’s Garden by N.M. Bodecker
Hanna’s Cold Winter by Trish Mark
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Heidi by Johanna Spyri
The Gardener by Sarah Stewart
The Librarian by Sarah Stewart
A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus
The Narnia books by C.S. Lewis
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Spring Things by Bob Raczka
Hi, Mister Robin! by Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin
“Sweet Afton” (poem by Robert Burns)
“Pippa’s Song” (poem by Robert Browning)
Thanks for listening! If you’re looking for more seasonal books, be sure to check out our Winter Words Wonderland episode!





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Join us in our conversation with Author and trusted Book Reviewer, Megan Saben. And find her book, Something Better Coming at the top of our Easter book list!
* The Redeemed Reader website where Megan shares book reviews.
* A page about Something Better Coming with a video preview.
* If you’re interested in hearing more on our discussion topic of Truth and Story, but specifically as found in picture books, here’s a taste on Redeemed Reader.
* A link to the fine art page for Megan’s illustrator friend, Ryan Flanders.
* Here’s a coupon code good for 10% off PLUS free media mail shipping through 3/31/2024. Good within the U.S. (International orders can contact Megan to see what you might work out.) Code: RESURRECTION24
* Westminster Kids carries Something Better Coming. They’re the only online store that does, besides ordering directly through Megan above. https://westminsterkids.com/products/7533495582920
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The following book links are to the RA Amazon Storefront.
Books in this episode:
Something Better Coming by Megan Saben and Ryan Flanders
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
Stepping Heavenward by Mrs. E. Prentiss
“More Love to Thee” hymn by Elizabeth Prentiss- hear it here on YouTube
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Feminization of American Culture by Ann Douglas
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney
The Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood
I Spy books
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Mother West Wind stories by Thornton Burgess
A Year in the Big Old Garden by James D. Witmer
Bird Life in Wington by John Calvin Reid



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Join Ambre, Charlesa, and Kimberly in this episode as they share their favorite winter books!
Get cozy with their top recommendations and don't miss out on our special winter bundle, featuring handy reading trackers and exciting short reading challenge bookmarks. Embrace the magic of winter reading with this delightful episode!
Winter Bundle PDF printable
In this episode, Kimberly reminisces about printing coloring sheets from Jan Brett’s website years ago, wondering if they are still available. Guess what? They are! Explore a plethora of options right here—so many delightful choices await!
Books shared in this episode:
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Bargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Hanna’s Cold Winter by Trish Marx
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story for Knitting and Love by Michelle Edwards
The Fellowship of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story by Michael Morpurgo
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton
Cold Snap by Eileen Spinelli
Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St. John
Ellen and the Winter Wolves by Jamin Still
A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus
Derwood Inc. by Jeri Massi- Book 1 of The Peabody Series
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Jack and Jill: A Village Story by Louisa May Alcott
Brave Irene by William Steig
The Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing & Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi and Ron Barrett
Miss Jaster’s Garden by N. M. Bodecker
The Duchess Bakes a Cake by Virginia Kahl
The Mitten by Jan Brett
The Hat by Jan Brett
The Skyward series by Brandon Sanderson
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson
Henry the Explorer by Mark Taylor
The Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc
“Winter” by Walter de la Mare (a Poem)- we also recommend de la Mare’s Snow.
The two books for Kimberly’s request for Russian fiction that I couldn’t recall in the moment were both by Theodore Acland Harper:
* His Excellency and Peter
* Siberian Gold
Kimberly’s song recommendation:
Relient K - In Like a Lion (always winter)
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With many in our community already elbow deep in our 2024 Reading Challenges, we thought it was a good time to listen in to Ambre and (RA Moderator) Kimberly Schluterman discuss how Kimberly approached the 2023 Reading Challenge.
Kimberly’s three most influential books:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Rocket Boys (The Coalwood Series #1), also published as October Sky by Homer H. Hickam Jr.
Kristy’s Great Idea (Baby-Sitter’s Club) by Ann M. Martin (Kimberly’s breakthrough into love of reading title)
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Books and resources discussed in the episode:
Feel free to order any titles through our storefront.
Love & Friendship movie (based on Lady Susan)
A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich
Dave Barry’s books
Elephant & Piggie Books
There is a Bird on Your Head by Mo Willems
Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Goodnight Already! by Jory John & Benji Davies
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
The Complete Peanuts by Shulz
Poultrygeist by Eric Geron
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Garfield comics by Jim Davis
All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann (updated edition of All Cats Have Aspergers Syndrome)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
All of Jane Austen’s books
Baby Lit books
The Childhood of Famous Americans series
Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton Porter
Bargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Shepherd of the Hills by Harold Bell Wright
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
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