In this episode, host Mari Talkin is joined by children's middle grade writer Nicole Valentine to discuss time travel and the science of awe. They discuss Nicole's recent novel, A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity and her future plans.

Stories That Shelter Us

May 22nd, 2022 1h 12m

In this episode, host Mari Talkin is joined by award-winning Young Adult novelist Jeff Zentner, who discusses his latest NYT Notable Book, In The Wild Light.

STORIES THAT MAKE HISTORY(IES)

Oct 14th, 2021 1h 4m

On this episode of Talkin Stories, my partner in crime of the chatty kind is Brooks Hansen, novelist, memoirist, screenwriter, illustrator, and teacher.We discuss his book projects, the intersection of teaching literature and history to high s

Stories That Go Bump in the Night

Jun 16th, 2021 1h 15m

Mari and her guest, writer Rob Costello, talk horror, the writing process, and why young people need dark and speculative stories.Check out the resource list below to see the story recommendations Mari and Rob offer in this episode.

Stories That Make Us Hella Strong

Apr 28th, 2021 59m 22s

Host Mari Talkin and her guests, children's book author Jess Rinker and illustrator Meg Hunt, discuss the story behind their collaborative project, a picture book biography called SEND A GIRL about a woman who made history by becoming FDNY's fi

Stories That Make Us Ugly Cry

Mar 27th, 2021 1h 27m

Host Mari Talkin and her sister Janae Scott discuss the power of stories to build empathy and create bonds. Along the way, they also tell some family stories that are both cringy and hilarious.RESOURCE LINKS:

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