E Train Talks

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E Train Talks

Hi! I'm E Train! I'm an award-winning literacy advocate, book reviewer, interviewer, and Giving Tuesday Youth Leader. I'm on an amazing adventure of reading & reviewing books, interviewing authors, and sharing book joy with as many people as possible! I'm also the founder/CEO of E Train Talks Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to spreading book joy to kids in underserved communities and schools. Please join my podcast reading community by subscribing to my channel and follow me at www.etraintalks.com.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    My Interview With New York Times Bestselling Author & Journalist Andrew Maraniss!

    It was an absolute pleasure speaking with author and journalist Andrew Maraniss. Andrew is a New York Times bestselling author of powerful sports and civil rights stories. His writing not only informs but also inspires, and his words are making an impactful mark in both the literary and journalistic worlds. His critically acclaimed books, such as Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South and Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team, offer important insights into history, race, sports, and social justice. As a lover of sports and history myself, speaking to Andrew Maraniss was a dream come true! I'll admit there were a few technical difficulties during our interview, but we worked it all out and I ended up learning so much about Andrew's fascinating career and you will too! Thanks so much for watching my interview with author & journalist Andrew Maraniss! If you enjoyed our talk, please click LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel! E Train Talks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring a love of reading & helping end book deserts in underserved communities. Find out more about my journey at www.etraintalks.com

    17 min

  2. NOV 29

    A Talk With Authors Chris Baron & Torrey Maldonado About Countering Toxic Masculinity in MGlit!

    In this interview I speak with Chris Baron and Torrey Maldonado, two award-winning middle-grade writers and two incredible people with big hearts. Their stories are heartwarming, engaging, but most wonderfully of all, they break societal norms! Their stories show readers the harsh realities that come with from toxic masculinity & they discuss how to combat harmful "stereotypical" masculine behaviors with positivity, empathy and healthy communication. Torrey and Chris craft strong, carrying, and confident young men who fill the pages of their stories with light, love, and compassion. Torrey and Chris are great author friends of mine, and I'm so grateful we could come together to use our platforms to spread information, positivity to those who need it most! Watch our talk and be enlightened and educated on the power of positive male role models in stories! "Toxic masculinity" in middle-grade books refers to the portrayal of exaggerated, harmful masculine traits in young male characters, often including behaviors like excessive aggression, emotional suppression, a refusal to show vulnerability, and a strong emphasis on dominance, which can be damaging to their mental health and relationships with others; these books can either depict these behaviors critically, showing the negative consequences, or inadvertently reinforce them through stereotypical character portrayals. Thanks so much for watching my interview with authors Torrey Maldonado, If you enjoyed our talk, please click LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel! E Train Talks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring a love of reading & helping end book deserts in underserved communities. Find out more about my journey at www.etraintalks.com

    1h 3m

  3. NOV 9

    My Interview With Science Lover & Award-Winning Author, Jennifer Swanson!

    In this episode of E Train Talks, I'm chatting with the writer behind some of my all time favorite kidlit STEM books, author Jennifer Swanson. As a kid who started my book journey reading nonfiction, I’m especially excited to share this interview. Jennifer Swanson is an award-winning author of more than 50 nonfiction children's STEM BOOKS, including such titles as, "Footprints Across the Planet: Teaches the Powerful Impact Everyone & Everything Has on the World" and "Super Gear: Nanotechnology and the Future of Wearable Tech." Plus, if those titles aren't impressive enough, Jennifer also writes for National Geographic Kids! As you will learn from our talk, Jennifer is passionate about inspiring young readers and igniting a love of science and learning, and her writing demonstrates this! I had the best time chatting with Jennifer, her love of teaching, children, and science really shines through in everything she says. I know you're going to enjoy learning about Jennifer's writing journey as much as I did!

    37 min

  4. OCT 28

    My Interview With #1 NYT Bestselling Author & Illustrator, Loren Long!

    Loren Long is a writing and illustrating hero! His stories are cherished across the globe. His words have become staples in the picture book world, warming the hearts of people young and old. I had the honor of speaking with him about his newest bestselling story THE YELLOW BUS, along with his personal writing journey, and he was a delight!   Did you know that Loren Long is actually colorblind? That’s right! Yet despite this obstacle, he is one of the most renowned picture book illustrators in the literary world! Perseverance and resilience are just a couple of the attributes he possesses. Learn more by watching our fascinating and heartwarming discussion!  Thanks so much for watching my interview with author & illustrator Loren Long, If you enjoyed our talk, please click LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel! E Train Talks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring a love of reading & helping end book deserts in underserved communities. Find out more about my journey at www.etraintalks.com Donations are always welcome and your support will help keep E Train leading the charge for early literacy and ending book deserts in underserved and diverse communities. www.etraintalks.com

    44 min

  5. OCT 6

    My Book Thoughts on the Printz Award Winning Anthology, THE COLLECTORS!

    Award-winning author A.S. King brought nine incredible authors together to craft one remarkable Michael L. Printz Award-Winning book, THE COLLECTORS, a brilliant collection of unique and diverse stories, with characters that answer a simple yet complex question, “What is a collection?” Before reading this intriguing novel, always I thought of collections as the typical baseball cards and stamp collections, but THE COLLECTORS discusses the spiritual side of collections and through this compelling anthology, readers discover the emotional connections that can be attached to ones collection. I highly recommend THE COLLECTORS, a profound anthology sure to open your eyes and heart! THE COLLECTORS - Winner of the 2024 Michael L. Printz Award & A National Bestseller Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers, a division of the Penguin Group Contributing Authors: M. T. Anderson, e. E. Charlton-Trujillo, A.S. King, David Levithan, Cory McCarthy, Anna-Marie McLemore, G. Neri, Jason Reynolds, Randy Ribay, and Jenny Torres Sanchez Editor: A.S. King Book Review By: E Train (Ethan)

    2 min

  6. SEP 30

    2024 Rosh Hashanah Roundup! 5 Jewish Writers, 1 Amazing Panel!

    I had the pleasure of speaking with 5 wonderful authors about their works of Rosh Hashanah writing art! Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year, the newest year in the Hebrew Calendar! There are many Rosh Hashanah religious and cultural traditions observed and celebrated all across the globe. Watch our talk and find out more about these special books and their storytellers. Watch this interview and trust me, you’ll feel all the feels! Check out these phenomenal writers’ books too! The 2024 Rosh Hashanah Author Panel Author Richard Ho: "Two New Years" Authors Barbara Bietz and June Sobel: "Apples, Apples, All Year Round!" Author Dori Weinstein: "Sliding into the New Year" ( Middle Grade Book) Author Annette Schottenfeld: "Not So Fast, Max: A Rosh Hashanah Visit with Grandma"

    48 min

  7. SEP 24

    My Book Review of THE NAZI CONSPIRACY, A Fascinating Novel by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch!

    History is so fascinating and our world has been through so many twists and turns even in just the last 80 years! I was captivated throughout the entire reading of THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: THE SECRET PLOT TO KILL ROOSEVELT, STALIN, AND CHURCHILL. Authors Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch are a writing force to be reckoned with, they demonstrate that no matter how many books you’ve read about a subject, there’s always more to learn, I've not read and reviewed many adult books, but as someone who has a passion for history and knowledge, I was drawn to Brad and Josh's story, and If you're a reader who also enjoys diving into an entertaining and deeply compelling historical read, I highly recommend THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: THE SECRET PLOT TO KIDD ROOSEVELT, STALIN, AND CHURCH. Title: THE NAZI CONSPIRACY THE SECRET PLOT TO KILL ROOSEVELT, STALIN, AND CHURCHILL Writers: Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch Publisher: FLATIRON BOOKS, An imprint of Macmillan Books

    2 min

  8. SEP 24

    My Book Review of STRONG INSIDE: PERRY WALLACE AND THE COLLISION OF RACE AND SPORTS IN THE SOUTH

    I’m a huge basketball fan, and I was so excited to receive STRONG INSIDE by award-winning author Andrew Maraniss! Andrew weaves together a thought provoking, interesting, and brilliant tale about the man who broke the SEC Basketball Color Barrier, PERRY WALLACE! I loved learning about Perry’s contributions to basketball and I hope his name and story will be shared more in the future, PERRY WALLACE is a hero! STRONG INSIDE: PERRY WALLACE AND THE COLLISION OF RACE AND SPORTS IN THE SOUTH is a sports, history, and social justice story that needs to be read! 10/10 important read! Be sure to check out my interview with Andrew Maraniss coming out in the Fall! Title: STRONG INSIDE: PERRY WALLACE AND THE COLLISION OF RACE AND SPORTS IN THE SOUTH Author: Andrew Maraniss Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press Reviewer: E Train

    2 min
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About

Hi! I'm E Train! I'm an award-winning literacy advocate, book reviewer, interviewer, and Giving Tuesday Youth Leader. I'm on an amazing adventure of reading & reviewing books, interviewing authors, and sharing book joy with as many people as possible! I'm also the founder/CEO of E Train Talks Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to spreading book joy to kids in underserved communities and schools. Please join my podcast reading community by subscribing to my channel and follow me at www.etraintalks.com.

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  • Creator
    E Train
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    193
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