
Follow My Book Journey!
Follow My Book Journey!
Hi! I'm E Train! I'm a 12 year old middle school book reviewer, interviewer & literacy advocate. I'm on an amazing adventure reviewing middle grade books & interviewing my favorite authors, book enthusiasts & kindness heroes on my E Train Talks Podcast & YouTube Channel!
This will be a night I’ll never forget! From making a shot on the Kings court, to meeting my NBA heroes & the Beam Team lit the beam on TNT! What a day! Sacramento Kings fans, find out from your favorite players’ teachers when I ask…
”Who is a teacher that has impacted your life?”
I meet the-one-and only Author Stuart Gibbs in person!
This was the Best Day Ever! In collaboration with Teen Author Boot Camp & the amazing author Stuart Gibbs, we gave every student at a local school a free signed copy of of Stuart’s Middle Grade SPY SCHOOL Book 1 & it was epic! It was a day filled with so many smiles and cheers! Their excitement was contagious! #reading Change Lives! I'm so grateful!
This was such a fantastic literacy event & I'm so grateful it's being featured by the San Juan Unified School District! With the help of Teen Author Boot Camp and the wonderful NYT Best selling author, Jennifer Nielsen, Author Stuart Gibbs & I were able to share a morning discussing the magic of stories with an entire elementary school ! An EPIC day that will stay with me forever!
E Train's Good Day Book Review's Segment
March 2023!
My Good Day Sacramento book review segment
is extra special this month because I visited the indie bookshop, East Village Bookshop. Watch as I review to of my favorite 2023 middle grade books by two New York Times Best Selling authors!
Thanks to my bow tie wearing twin, Cody Start! You're the best!
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February 2023!
My Good Day Sacramento book review segment
is extra special this month because "SURPIRSE" I was joined by the amazing author of FLIP TURNS! You'll have to watch & see!
You'll do FLIPTURNS in excitement!
Thanks Cody Stark! You're the best!
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January 2023
Happy New Year! It's time to share my first Good Day Sacramento book reviews of 2023! My January book recs are filled with all things friendship, perseverance, and heart! Thanks to my bowtie wearing twin for making my TV dreams come true, and thank you Torrey Maldonado for being a rainbow in my clouds!
Here's to an amazing 2023!
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December 2022
I shared some of your (and my) all time favorite Middle grade series in my December "Good Day Sacramento" Book Review segment. Want a hint on what books I mention... After December, I'll have interviewed all the incredible authors mentioned! I'm the luckiest kid & I'm so grateful! Watch my book recs! These books make great holiday gifts too!
Big Thanks to Cody Stark, my bowtie wearing twin for sharing my book reviews on Good Day!
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November 2022
Since Thanksgiving is around the corner & I shared my grateful book recs on episode 2 of my Good Day Sacramento Book Review segment.
Want a hint on what books I mention... Hope always wins & Magic can be found in the people & family around us!
Big Thanks to Cody Stark, my bowtie wearing twin for sharing my book reviews on Good Day!
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Episode 1
In episode 1 of my "Good Day Sacramento" book review segment, I review stories dealing with the important topic of our environment! Watch as I talk about the witty & important "Consider the Octopus!" by award winning authors, Gae Polisner & Nora Raleigh Baskin. I also share my thoughts on the popular & entertaining "Max Einstein" series, by the world's best selling author, James Patterson and co-authored by Chris Grabenstein
So Excited and honored to be included in the book trailer of the THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES! I'm the "guest voice" of the Main Character "John Boarhog!" Enjoy!
I’m was beyond excited & grateful to discuss my #book journey, with the wonderful Author Heather Clark, of Tween Author Boot Camp. Click on the photo or link below & watch our chat.
I had the BEST time competing against the
amazing author, K.S. King on "Author Fan Face-off" on King's incredibly important novel, ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES! Watch and see who wins, and more importantly, read ATTACK OF THE BLCK RECTANGLES!
I was thrilled & grateful to be featured on GoodDay on 8/1/22! Watch me talk about my book journey in this video!
I'm thrilled to be featured in the July 22, 2022 issue of "The Week Junior!"
Keep following my reading journey!
I'm honored to be a #GivingTuesdaySpark Leader. Giving Tuesday Spark is a global generosity movement Led a crew of young do-gooders, aged 6-21 #GivingTuesdaySpark is all about encouraging young people to take action around the causes they care about most on GivingTuesday. I'm proud to be part of the Giving Tuesday Community! To find out about my 2022 kindness initiative you can click on the photo or go to my #GivingTuesdaySpark page on my website. I hope you'll help me spark some kindness in the world this November 29th 2022
It was an honor to be interviewed by Hilary Margitich, children's writer, blogger, and member of the Writers’ Rumpus. During my interview Hilary asked me about my book journey, podcast & dreams for the future! You can read the full interview here: https://writersrumpus.com/2022/11/11/interview-with-book-reviewer-and-podcaster-e-train/
It was an honor to be interviewed by my school district in the school library (my favorite place)! It was a dream come true to share my book journey, “E train Talks” podcast & my #bookdrive with my school and community! You can read the write-up here: https://www.sanjuan.edu/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=66051&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=69135&PageID=1
I was honored to be asked to share my book Journey with the Canadian writing community of BookFlap, and I invite you to watch my Mini Masterclass on inspiring kids to read. I had so much fun making this video! BookFlap taps the wisdom of writers, illustrators, publishers, editors, readers, and educators, by offering interviews, mini master classes, art demonstrations, podcasts, articles, and much more!
Be sure to visit www.bookflap.ca
It was great fun being interviewed by Spark Leaders Sundan Eubanks and Maria Grace Postiglione on Instagram Live! We talked about how amazing it feels to try and make a difference in the world spreading some kindness and gratitude! I also spoke about my podcast and reading journey. This year for #GivingTuesdaySpark 2022, I'm making and sharing kindness bookmarks! It's easy to spread a little joy in the world if you're willing to take a few moments to devote to someone else! Feel free to join me! Email me! Find out more at https://forms.gle/7gsrSAmP1ocS1zzo8
It was great fun being interviewed on Sammie Smiles Podcast! Sammie is a 13 year old on a mission to spread kindness and smiles. She's also the creator of the wonderful Sammie's Buddy Bench Project. Sammie has been a guest on my podcast as well. Check out our fun chat! Click the link or the photo to begin smiling!
It was great fun being interviewed by the Reluctant Readers books. Reluctant Reader Books produce and promote books that appeal to children who – for whatever reason – don’t enjoy reading. I was asked so many great questions! Click on the photo or link and read the interview! https://mgbookvillage.org/2022/08/10/interview-with-e-train/
I was happy to have the chance to be interviewed by Kathie MacIsaac, of MG (Middle Grade) Book Village about my reading journey! Click on the photo or link and read our interview! https://mgbookvillage.org/2022/08/10/interview-with-e-train/
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