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E Train Talks is a 501©(3) literacy nonprofit. Founded by Ethan, a 15-year-old award-winning literacy advocate, podcaster & Giving Tuesday Leader. E Train Talks Literacy Initiative is turning pages & changing lives, one story at a time! etraintalks.org

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🥳HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! SERIOUSLY, CELIA?, the newest children's graphic novel by award-winning author and cartoonist @terrilibenson.bsky.social is yet another fantastic addition to the .#mglit EMMIE & FRIENDS popular middle-grade series. Be sure to watch my review 📚👇🏼 youtu.be/cJJ7FukaBis?...

SERIOUSLY, CELIA? | NEWEST Graphic Novel by Award-Winning Cartoonist Terri Libenson | Book Review

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’m excited and extremely proud to welcome two amazing storytellers and Earth Heroes who have come together to tackle one of the biggest issues facing our planet, the climate crisis. youtu.be/LbSE03JHaps?...

A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE: A Conversation About Climate Change, Youth Activism, and Storytelling

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I can’t begin to tell you how happy I was to sit down virtually with the incredibly talented @terrilibenson.bsky.social Terri is warm, funny, relatable and absolutely wonderful… JUST LIKE HER STORIES! youtu.be/e4yfS9BZJOs?... @harpercollins.bsky.social #booksky #mglit #kidlit #newbookalert

Terri Libenson Talks EMMIE & FRIENDS | Book 10 | Q&A with E Train

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Pedro Martin @mexikidstories.bsky.social introduced us to MEXIKID: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR, recognized with the Newbery Honor & Pura Belpre Author & Illustrator Awards. Now, Pedro is back with MEXIKID DREAMS & readers are once again transported back to the life of young Pedro.👇🏼 youtu.be/O95LUrtY1U4?...

MEXIKID DREAMS 🍓 A NEW GRAPHIC MEMOIR | BOOK REVIEW | BY PEDRO MARTIN

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I was so happy to have award-winning children’s author @erindealey.bsky.social join me for a fun & meaningful #kidlit conversation about her journey as an author, where her ideas come from & what goes into creating her beloved picture books. A heartfelt & special episode! youtu.be/6y6dnsIObTI?is…

Erin Dealey Author Interview | Stories, Big Feelings & the Magic of Books

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I had the chance to hop on ⁠ @espn1320.bsky.social to talk about the Sacramento Kings with Damien Barling! We covered everything from the organization potentially signing Russell Westbrook or Victor Oladipo to Maxime Raynaud’s shooting development! Check it out! youtu.be/jt0q1xBlBOM?...

Talking All Things Sacramento Kings with Damien Barling on ESPN 1320!

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

AUGUST 7TH IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE! www.votesacramento.com My literacy program, E Train Talks has been nominated as a Sacramento Favorite Youth Development Program and Nonprofit Organization! Here’s how to vote: Education 👉🏼 Youth Development 👉🏼 E Train Talks Services 👉🏼 Nonprofit 👉🏼 E Train Talks

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My interview with 3X NYT Bestselling Author Frederick Joseph is one I won’t soon forget! Our talk was incredibly engaging and informative. We discussed everything from his newest #YA book EVERYTHING’S NOT LOST, to toxic masculinity, to book banning. Click this link & watch! youtu.be/WbF35r6JplQ?...

Frederick Joseph: 3× NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author and Activist | Book Talk

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

E Train Talks is nominated as a Sacramento Favorite Youth Development Program & Nonprofit Organization! I'd be honored to receive your vote. Here’s how: Go to: votesacramento.com Category: Education Sub-Category: Youth Development Program Click: E Train Talks Click: Submit Your Ballot Click: Done!

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

In this book review I’m sharing my thoughts on THE ODYSSEY: A GRAPHIC NOVEL written and illustrated by @garethhinds.bsky.social This incredible #mglit adaptation brings Homer’s legendary story to life through amazing illustrations. Check out my book recommendation 👉🏼 youtu.be/PxU_zT8jPY4?...

THE ODYSSEY Graphic Novel ⭐️Book Review ⭐️ An Epic 5-Star Adventure by Gareth Hinds

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Have you seen the newest E Train Talks Podcast? This episode brings the worlds of books and good deeds together - in one very special conversation with author Sarah Scheerger and Brent Camalich, the founder of Dude. Be Nice. Link below 👇🏼 youtu.be/o5Z0bHphL5c?...

The Story Behind DUDE. BE NICE! With Sarah Scheerger and Brent Camalich

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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I absolutely loved chatting with you, Ethan! So much fun to talk about both my new , HOW TO BUILD A MIRACLE as well as FISH IN A TREE . Thank you so much 🙏🏻❣️

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social is, like her books, one of a kind! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with her, which offered insight into her writing journey, her life & her newest book, HOW TO BUILD A MIRACLE coming out in 2027! Tune into my talk with Lynda👉🏼 youtu.be/_N6dma-DVrw?...

Lynda Mullaly Hunt is the NYT Bestselling Author behind meaningful books like FISH IN A TREE, ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, and WISH IN A TREE, which have profoundly impacted youth around the world. And Lynda’s writing will continue to impact the world with her newest #MGLit HOW TO BUILD A MIRACLE coming out in 2027! Tune into my E Train Talks interview with Lynda and you won't regret it, whether you're an avid reader or a reluctant one.

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

♻️🌎👉🏼 Part 4 of my Reboot This Book Series on 👉🏼 “RECYCLE THIS BOOK: 100 TOP CHILDREN’S AUTHORS TELL YOU HOW TO GO GREEN!” Today’s reading is ALTERNATIVE POWER ROCKS by @shannonhale.bsky.social Thanks to @dangutmanbooks.bsky.social for creating such a meaningful book! youtube.com/shorts/W7JvVRN…

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today, I was on Good Day Sacramento & spoke about the Sac Kings’ three new rookies and what they bring to the team. Huge thank you to Cody Stark and the Good Day team for having me on! m.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSH... #EthanMinton #ETrainTalkssports

Ethan Breaks Down The Kings Draft Picks

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today is Together Tuesday, and to celebrate, I joined forces with fellow @givingtuesday.bsky.social Spark leader Sammie Vance of Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project Together we spread kindness & environmental literacy with over 100 Sacramento elementary students & donated a buddy bench to their school.

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

An #AuthorLife appreciation for school visits + #Educators who go the extra mile EVERY DAY. @etraintalks.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lupencita.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social erindealey.com/letters-and-...

We've Got Mail -an #AuthorLife appreciation for the wonderful student letters from the past school year + busy #Educators who go the extra mile EVERY DAY. - Erin Dealey, Children's Author

An #AuthorLife appreciation post about the wonderful student letters I've received and busy #Teachers who go the extra mile EVERY DAY.

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Inspired by Parsons’ unique and powerful story, THE 9:09 PROJECT, I started a new book review project, “Questions in a Bottle.” Click the link and watch!👇🏼 youtu.be/0uN4fIQVFIg?...

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

THE 9:09 PROJECT by author Mark Parsons is a truly special read. It’s a YA novel that shares the perspective of Jamison, a teen who copes with the grief of his mother’s death by starting a photography project as way to honor her. The 9:09 Project is a powerful read! youtu.be/0uN4fIQVFIg?...

QUESTIONS IN A BOTTLE: THE 9:09 PROJECT I A Young Adult Book by Author Mark Parsons

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If you’re looking for a very fun, silly, yet meaningful children’s picture book, I invite you to check out my read aloud of MY DAD AND THE FART THAT SHOOK THE WORLD. The story even made my mom ( who makes us say “toot” instead of FART) laughed out! youtu.be/a_KT0yfxnxo?...

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

In honor of Father's day, a day where we celebrate the amazing dads and paternal figures in our lives, I thought it would be fun(ny) to read aloud MY DAD AND THE FART THAT SHOOK THE WORLD! Sure, the story is silly, but if you dive deeper, you discover it's meaningful too! youtu.be/a_KT0yfxnxo?...

Picture Book Storytime! MY DAD AND THE FART THAT SHOOK THE WORLD by Matt Coyne and Richard Merritt!

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Children’s Books to Celebrate! #kidlit #juneteenth 🎉

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌻 This beautifully illustrated story is filled with love, warmth, and faith. It celebrates the special bond between a mother and her son while reminding readers of all ages that hope can be found, even during life’s most difficult moments. 🌻 Watch on Youtube 👉🏼 youtu.be/qChxsfuobUM?... #booksky

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Welcome to my read aloud of the heartwarming and inspiring picture book, PLANTING HOPE by NYT Bestselling author Frederick Joseph & NYT Bestselling illustrator Paul Kellam 🌻 #booksky #teachers #kidlit @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social youtu.be/qChxsfuobUM?... @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Storytime: PLANTING HOPE - A Picture Book Filled With Heart by Frederick Joseph and Paul Kellam.

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I’m so excited to share that my article on the impact of tariffs on Sacramento,CA won 3rd Place in the California Journalism Awards (High School News/Major Enterprise Story)! Out of hundreds of submissions from across California, earning 3rd place is truly a dream come true! @cnpa.bsky.social

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Thank you @jacobsimonsays.bsky.social for highlighting my Together Tuesday collaboration with Sammie's Buddy Bench Project! Together, we're inspiring the next generation to spread kindness and protect our planet. 🌎♥️📚 youtube.com/shorts/podrl...

How Two Environment-Loving Teens are Changing the World!

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

#tongueouttoendbullying Stand up to bullying with me! Here’s what you can do now! 1) Post a tongue out photo or video on INSTAGRAM & hashtag #TongueOutToEndBullying 2. Tag @etraintalks @TongueOutToEndBullying & Tag 3 friends to do the same within 24 hours. 3. Follow @tongueouttoendbullying

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Meera Subramanian & Danica Novgorodoff have created something special & impactful for young readers & future changemakers. A call to action wrapped in illustrated stories that are real, grounded & deeply needed right now. Check out my review on A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE 🌎👉🏼 youtu.be/cej4c-6R0iA?...

A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE Book Review | Inspiring Graphic Novel About Climate Change

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Jewish Book Council @jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#OnThisDay in 1929 Anne Frank was born. In honor of this, we're revisiting Ruth Franklin's #biography of Anne Frank. THE MANY LIVES OF ANNE FRANK explores the legacy of this figure in arts and culture in the years since the diary was published in 1947. bit.ly/4e3Kob9

The Many Lives of Anne Frank

On April 3rd, 1946, in the Dutch newspaper Het Parool, historian Jan Romein marveled at an astonishing yet “apparently inconsequential diary by a child.” Finding it far more “lucid . . .

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This is going to be AMAZING!

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This is some very exciting book news!!

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Thank you @etraintalks.bsky.social for inspiring #EarthHeroes everywhere. #WorldOceansDay 🌏🌎🌍 Thank you for sharing DEAR EARTH…From Your Friends in Room 5 , Illus. @lupencita.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

So honored to be part of the very first Reading Rainbow Day @fairytaletownsac.bsky.social THIS Thurs June 11th: 11am @kbiddle.bsky.social AS YOU ARE Magination/Wilkerson 12 noon Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social 2pm @etraintalks.bsky.social

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Last day of 9th grade! #summer #sophomore

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Hey fellow readers, do I have the book for you! In my opinion, RECYCLE THIS BOOK: 100 TOP CHILDREN’S AUTHORS TELL YOU HOW TO GO GREEN hasn’t received nearly enough attention or love, and I’m hoping to change that! I hope you’ll be inspired as much as I am! youtube.com/shorts/FSHne...

E Train Book Reboot 👉🏼RECYCLE THIS BOOK: 100 TOP CHILDREN’S AUTHORS TELL YOU HOW TO GO GREEN

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! Read Diverse Books!

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

RAINBOW COOKIES shares the story of one little girl’s big heart & inspiring determination to spread love & acceptance. Through her efforts, she brings her community together to celebrate the many colors that make up the beautiful cookie rainbow. youtu.be/UgdE2QFRjmg?... @levinequerido.bsky.social

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For Pride Month, I’m reading “Rainbow Cookies,” a picture book by author Leslea Newman. “Rainbow Cookies” shares the story of one little girl’s big heart & inspiring determination to spread love and acceptance. youtu.be/UgdE2QFRjmg?... #pridemonth #kidlit @levinequerido.bsky.social #lgbtq #kidlit

Storytime! RAINBOW COOKIES: LOVE IS LOVE 📚 A Special Pride Month Picture Book Read Aloud

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Kindness is better together! Excited to collaborate with fellow @givingtuesday.bsky.social Spark leader Sammie Vance for “Together Tuesday” this June. 🌎 From opposite sides of the country, we’re joining forces to inspire kindness, generosity & community in a special way. More soon! #sacramento

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Every child has the right to read and deserves access to quality, books, reading materials and research-based literacy learning. We are looking forward to attending the California Literacy Conference! June 16, 2026! ⬇️Registration is free⬇️ educationspeakersnetwork.com/california-l...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I LOVE this cover!!!!!!!!!!

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Honored to be featured in Inside Sacramento! Thank you for spotlighting my literacy and Earth Heroes initiatives and for sharing the mission behind E Train Talks. Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the power of reading!📚👉 insidesacramento.com/out-about-ma... #books #reading #climate

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Brad Meltzer @bradmeltzer.com · 19/05/2026

This is all I needed today. This laughing baby. Via @roslynwittermusic #inspiration #happiness #happy #good

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It’s not easy to make the switch from #librarian to author, let alone do both at the same time. But that’s exactly what award-winning school librarian @tburleson.bsky.social set out to do with his #MGLit historical fiction debut, THE SECRET WAR… and he absolutely delivers! youtu.be/AhuNL1kEQ24?...

The Secret War I Book Review I Middle- Grade Historical Fiction Debut ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

If you or a tween you know loves funny, relatable books and awkward middle school moments, be sure to check out my talk with @katiekirby.bsky.social , the creator of the bestselling #mglit LOTTIE BROOKS series! The series has sold more than 1.6 million copies in the U.K! youtu.be/BCSTwVCFEAQ?...

KATIE KIRBY Interview: Inside the World of LOTTIE BROOKS

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, caregivers & grown-ups who spread love, acceptance & encouragement in the world. I’m reading aloud the beautiful picture book, The Wildest Thing by NYT bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin. youtu.be/CMo2l4qT6hk?... #happymothersday #kidlit #storytime

Mother's Day Storytime: “The Wildest Thing “ 💚

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Celebrate Jewish American History Month by watching Picture books, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult stories highlighting Jewish storytellers on my Youtube channel! 140 videos featuring amazing book reviews, interviews and pictures book read-alouds are on E Train Talks! 👉🏼 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month I’m reading aloud the beautiful picture book “What Rosa Brought” by @jacobsw.bsky.social and illustrated by Eliza Wheeler. A meaningful story about family, identity, and the power of love. youtu.be/mE9Tq9vFW3M?... @harpercollins.bsky.social

Storytime: What Rosa Brought | A Picture Book About Family, Identity, and Love

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

In honor of Canadian Asian Heritage Month & #AAPI Heritage Month, I have a fantastic book recommendation! AGE 16 by @rosenafung.bsky.social. A beautiful story in a format that all types of readers will enjoy. 10/10 youtube.com/shorts/1HwgL...

AGE 16 - A Canadian Asian Heritage Month & AAPI Heritage Month Book Recommendation

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