Sharing Stories - Book reviews by kids for kids
Sharing Stories is our first-ever podcast. In each episode, guests of the show share their latest book recommendations and tell us about their reading journey. If you love books and want to know what to read next, you're in the right place! You can listen to the show below.
At this time we are not creating new episodes but please enjoy our past episodes.
Books reviewed on the show
Season 1
Episode 1 - Kate
The Unwanteds by Lisa Mcmann
The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 2 - Amelie
Warriors by Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry and Tui T. Sutherland (Erin Hunter)
Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland
Episode 3 - Bryndis and Devry
Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus
Episode 4 - Luke
The Bolds by Julian Clary
Season 2
Episode 1 - Bryndis and Daelyn
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Episode 2 - Natasha and Ben
Investigators by John Patrick Green
Episode 3 - Felicity and Gabrielle (French episode)
Lady Caca by Richard Petit
Special Episode - The Maggie MacCormack Book Series with Linda McDade
Maggie MacCormack by Kaja Blackley
Episode 4 - Lauren and Eva
Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan
Episode 5 - Mia and Henry
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Episode 6 - Leah and Adahra
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Special Episode - Fish Out of Water with Joanne Levy
Fish Out of Water by Joanne Levy
Special Episode - My Name is Layla with Reyna Gentin
My Name is Layla by Reyna Gentin
Episode 7 - Colt and Nora
The Candymakers Series by Wendy Mass
Episode 8 - Eva and Henry
Choose Your Own Adventure Books
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Christmas Series by Matt Haig
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
The Book of Boy by Catherine Murdock
Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi
Episode 9 - Adahra and Leah
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Old School by Jeff Kinney
Special Episode - A chat with book publisher and author, Julie Ann Salisbury
Learn more about Julie Ann Salisbury here
Episode 10 - Claire and Abby
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
If you have dyslexia, you can become a member of CELA to get audiobooks and digital books for free. Head over to the CELA website and register today.
How Sharing Stories is making a difference
“It [Sharing Stories] was a wonderful learning experience and we are happy to be active in changing how Dyslexia is perceived in Canada.”
“We are so proud of how it [the episode] worked out! Thanks for the experience. ”
“It [Sharing Stories] was a fantastic experience. Henry really enjoyed himself.”
“Thank you for providing this amazing opportunity for her [Lauren], it’s a big deal!”
“I love that she [Eva] has a friend on the other side of Canada now! It’s like a new version of pen pals!”
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