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 🙏🏻❣️

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?...

♻️🌎👉🏼 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…

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

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.

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-...

QUESTIONS IN A BOTTLE youtu.be/0uN4fIQVFIg?...

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?...

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?...

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?...

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?...

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

🌻 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

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

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

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...

#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

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?...

#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

This is going to be AMAZING!

This is some very exciting book news!!

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

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

Last day of 9th grade! #summer #sophomore

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...

Happy Pride Month! Read Diverse Books!

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

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

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

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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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

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

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?...

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?...

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

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...

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

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...

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! Today I’m sharing a very special read aloud of THREE PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS by award-winning author @emilybarthisler.bsky.social a deeply touching and powerful story about history, family, and what we choose to hold onto. #booksky #newbook #kidlit youtu.be/7SsQxU_OA0o?...

WAKE NOW IN THE FIRE is a phenomenal YA & upper #MGLit graphic novel by librarian @jarrettdapier.bsky.social & illustrated by AJ Dungo An empowering story inspired by Chicago high students who stand up together & fight to overturn the ban of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis.💪🏼 youtu.be/nG3W2Kk9sYw?...

Pull up a chair (and maybe some matzah 😉) and join me for a special Passover episode of E Train Talks! 👉🏼Whether you’re celebrating, learning, or just curious, I’d love for you to tune in and watch the full episode. @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @joshlevy.bsky.social youtu.be/hz55DJppj7Q?...

I'm excited to share my Passover Podcast ~ Celebrating the #Mglit anthology ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS: A PASSOVER CELEBRATION IN 14 STORIES! Joining me virtually are authors Chris Baron, Josh Levy, Naomi Milliner, Laura Shovan, Mari Lowe & Chef Susan Barocas youtu.be/hz55DJppj7Q?... #booksky #passover

THE BLUE DRESS by author @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social is the perfect #mglit story for anyone who’s felt like they don’t fit in or for readers trying to understand the daily struggles tweens and teens are going through. A heartfelt and relatable must read! youtube.com/shorts/Tb1Bs... #booksky

You might not know that I’m a big chess fan. I’ve been playing since kindergarten! So when I received a copy of CHESS FOR BABIES, a new #kidlit book by Chess Master Levy Rozman AKA👉🏼 @gothamchess.bsky.social, I was very excited to check it out. Watch my read aloud! youtu.be/9d_sdI_mWH8?...

I’m a big chess fan, so when I received a copy of CHESS FOR BABIES by Chess Master Levy Rozman @gothamchess.bsky.social I was excited to check it out. With bold fonts, clear instructions & sweet pictures, CHESS FOR BABIES will open doors to future players around the world! youtu.be/9d_sdI_mWH8?...

Happy International Women’s Day! This is my read-aloud of PERFECT MATCH: THE STORY OF ALTHEA GIBSON AND ANGELA BUXTON, by Lori Dubbin & Amanda Quartey. An important & inspiring true story showing readers the power of determination. #womensday #booksky #kidlit #diverse youtu.be/2RY7I-eE0do?...

Celebrating Read Across America with these 4th graders was so heartwarming! Everything was going very well as I read the first chapter of @rickriordan.bsky.social’s DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP and the classroom filled with cheers when they received their very own copy! Books have the power to change lives!

Happy World Book Day! It's also Read Across America Week, and I'm spending my time reading stories aloud to classrooms full of happy, inquisitive kids! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #booksky #WorldBookDay #ReadAcrossAmerica

The Book Bin is open today and tomorrow! Join our Friends of the University Library today, 3/4 and tomorrow, 3/5 from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Lower Level of the library building for the latest in gently used books, media, and more. All proceeds directly support the University Library.