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November 29, 2011 by Travis Jonker

Podcast Review: You Will Be My Friend! by Peter Brown

This week on the Brain Burps About Books podcast I review Peter Brown’s exuberant You Will Be My Friend. Host Katie Davis also chats with Jarrett J. Krosoczka, mastermind behind a bunch of books, including the Lunch Lady graphic novel series and my daughter’s favorite book of the moment, Punk Farm. Click here to listen. […]

November 4, 2011 by Travis Jonker

Podcast Review: Blackout by John Rocco

This week at Katie Davis’ Brain Burps About Books podcasty cast, I review Blackout by John Rocco by invoking my most memorable movie-going experience (hint: Batman is involved). Katie also talks Picture Book Month with Diane de Las Casas, among other spry children’s lit folks. Click here to listen. Click here to subscribe via iTunes.

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