E249: OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK by Ashley Franklin

Happy Monday! Well, it’s officially Fall and that means the Fall reading season can officially begin! For me, that means reading with my comfy socks and blanket in the cooler weather, a pumpkin spice candle lit on the counter and a hot cup of coffee or tea to pair with my books. What does Fall reading season look like for you? This week, I’m sharing another long list of newly published books that I know you’ll love. I’ve even linked to previous episodes and Q&A posts to some of the authors. Keep scrolling to press play on that episode and to see other new books that have made their way into my reading life! Stephanie **Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉** Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed: 🎉LOST EVANGELINE by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon / Bookshop) Return to the magical land of Norendy in this third original fairy tale by renowned storyteller Kate DiCamillo. Open the page, sink in, feel the magic and become swept away. It’s a beautiful book. Listen to Kate talk about FERRIS on a previous podcast episode here! 🎉NIGHT OF MADNESS by Ryan Douglass (Amazon / Bookshop) Teen influencers compete in a horror movie–themed overnight competition, only to realize the real test is staying alive in this chilling, blood-soaked YA horror novel. And guess what?! The hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts! 🎉THE INTERGALACTICS by Erik Jon Slangerup (Amazon / Bookshop) A mutant boy questions the truth of his existence after crash-landing far from everything he knows in this fast-paced, action-packed middle grade sci-fi adventure. It is perfect for the middle grade reader looking for page-turning adventure! 🎉VENUS WASHINGTON: EYE SPY by Maisha Oso (Amazon / Bookshop) This is a new-to-me series that I’m so very glad I found. This is the third book in the hilarious chapter book series focused on Venus Washington…who WAS born on Earth, by the way. =) Such a great collection of books! 🎉TASTING WORDS by Dezh Azaad and Nelly Buchet (Amazon / Bookshop) A clever little girl figures out a way to help her grandmother assimilate and make friends in a new country through her love of food because there’s nothing like food to turn strangers into friends! This is an INCREDIBLE picture book filled with family, friendship and love. 🎉WE ARE FREE: OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS by Allison Matulli (Amazon / Bookshop) This book gives a powerful introduction to the great freedom and power that comes with America’s constitutional First Amendment rights, just in time for the U.S.A.’s 250th anniversary! The color scheme is amazing and the illustrations are striking, perfect to help us feel our emotions on the page, too. 🎉MO FARAH, THE BOY WHO RAN TO BE FREE by Dr. Seema Yasmin (Amazon / Bookshop) This is the second book in the exciting nonfiction Muslim Mavericks chapter book series about Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah. Read Dr. Seema Yasmin’s Q&A post about the first book in the series here! 🎉TURKEY ON THE RUN by Alayne Kay Christian (Amazon / Bookshop) When a turkey is caught in a trap on Thanksgiving morning, he knows it can only mean one thing: a one-way trip to the dinner table. But this particular turkey won’t give up without a fight, so he takes to the streets in a daring escape! It’s sure to become a classic Thanksgiving story! E249: OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK by Ashley Franklin On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ashley Franklin about her newest book: OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK. This heart warming picture book follows a group of children who share their favorite day of the way and why each one is special to them. It’s a follow-up sequel to OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR by A. E. Ali and shares a heartfelt message about how our favorite days make us feel. Come listen as we talk about what brought Ashley to children’s literature, the depth of conversation and connection that can come from the pages and her heartfelt hopes for the book around classroom community and belonging. Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support! OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK by Ashley Franklin (Amazon / Bookshop) Here’s where you can find Ashley online: Website: https://ashleyfranklinwrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyfranklinwrites/ I’d love to know what you think of this episode. 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