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PARTNERING WITH BESS THE BOOK BUS TO SPREAD BOOK JOY
I am so excited to be partnering with the amazing Bess The Book Bus to help spread book joy! Through generous donations, Bess The Book Bus will be supplying high quality books for me to share with local kids & schools who need them most. I'm honored & grateful to share my reading advocacy journey with such an extraordinary literacy organization. I'll be sharing books on Giving Tuesday, National Read Across America Day and Children's Book Week.
E train Talks is NOW a 501(c)(3)Nonprofit!
On National Book Lovers Day 2023 I received word that E Train Talks was approved as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit! Now I can do even more to promote literacy & share books with kids in need! My mission is to educate and promote early literacy and inspire kids to read! I’m so excited for all the amazing opportunities being a nonprofit brings! I can’t wait to change the world, one read at a time! Literacy For All & Justice For All!
I'M IN TEEN VOGUE - SHARING MY THOUGHTS ON BOOK BANNING - cLICK THE PHOTO & READ!
"Of course I believe it's important for readers to learn about the perspectives and lives of people different from themselves, but even more crucial for kids to be able to see themselves in the stories they read. Taking that away from us is like saying that we don’t matter." Click the link or photo & read more! https://www.teenvogue.com/story/banned-books-week-2023-banned-books-change-lives
Author Stuart Gibbs and I Shared book joy at a Dyer-Kelly Elementary School!
This was such a fantastic literacy event & I'm so grateful it's 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!
Hey Look Ma! I Made it! I Was Interviewed by Good Day Sacramento's Julissa Ortiz!
I'm was so excited to be interviewed by Good Day Sacramento's very own, Julissa Ortiz on 8/1/22! This interview lead to my very own Good Day Sacramento monthly book review segment! Watch me talk about my book journey in this video and find my book review segment videos on the Good Day Sacramento page of my website!
I WAS FEATURED ON "THE BOOK OF LIFE" PODCAST
It was such an honor to be featured on THE BOOK OF LIFE podcast! Sharing my story on a Jewish themed literacy show is so special to me. Host Heidi Rabinowitz askes meaningful and thought provoking questions and creates a fun and heartfelt conversation. Click the photo or link to Listen: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2023/09/e-train-talks.html
Heidi Rabinowitz is a Judaica librarian at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL
I WAS A GUEST ON "EXPERIENCE TEH BUZZ PODCAST!"
It was as so fun being interviewed by Steve Bussard on "Experience The Buzz Podcast! "We talked all things books, hobbies, sports, and more! Thanks Steve! Watch our talk!
WATCH ME ON AUTHOR FAN FACE-OFF with Author Amy Sarig King!
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!
THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES Book Trailer
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 was interviewed by the wonderful author Melissa Roske for the Mixed-Up Files MG Blog
I was interviewed by the wonderful author Melissa Roske for the Mixed-Up Files MG Blog
I was interviewed by the wonderful author Melissa Roske for the Mixed-Up Files MG Blog
Sharing the story of my literacy journey & my upcoming Bar Mitzvah with the "Mixed-Up Files" was such an honor!
Author Melissa Roske
asked excellent questions and I’m so grateful to be included on the Mix-Up Files blog! Check the interview out and see if you can spot your favorite middle grade author in the process! Click the photo o
Sharing the story of my literacy journey & my upcoming Bar Mitzvah with the "Mixed-Up Files" was such an honor!
Author Melissa Roske
asked excellent questions and I’m so grateful to be included on the Mix-Up Files blog! Check the interview out and see if you can spot your favorite middle grade author in the process! Click the photo or link to read the interview.
https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-with-tween-podcaster-and-literacy-advocate-e-train/
The "Mixed up files" are a Middle-Grade team of Authors, writers, and readers of middle-grade books, and their goal is to celebrate and generate enthusiasm about books for 8-12 year olds.
The Week Junior
I was interviewed by the wonderful author Melissa Roske for the Mixed-Up Files MG Blog
I was interviewed by the wonderful author Melissa Roske for the Mixed-Up Files MG Blog
I'm thrilled to be featured in the July 22, 2022 issue of "The Week Junior!"
Keep following my reading journey!
Giving Tuesday Spark Leader
I was interviewed by the wonderful author Melissa Roske for the Mixed-Up Files MG Blog
Giving Tuesday Spark Leader
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 ou
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
WRITERS' RUMPUS INTERVIEW
BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, E Train!
Giving Tuesday Spark Leader
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/
An interview with my local school district!
BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, E Train!
BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, 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!
Here's the write up:
"When picturing a literacy advocate, many individuals do not often imagine a child. However, San
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!
Here's the write up:
"When picturing a literacy advocate, many individuals do not often imagine a child. However, San Juan Unified is home to an up-and-coming middle school literacy advocate who has been featured on Good Day Sacramento and has a growing social media following.
E Train, as he is most commonly known as, took advantage of the extra time during the pandemic to read. He joined virtual book clubs, which led to his first recorded book review, which was then shared by the author on Instagram.
That experience led E Train to begin his own YouTube channel to review books, and now he is hoping to motivate children across the world to read through his podcast on Spotify, as well as his reviews on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
"If you’re bored and looking for a way to spend two hours of your time laughing or tearing up and feeling all the feels, read a book. Also, who knows, if you keep on reading, maybe you can do something like I’m doing," said E Train.
As part of his mission to motivate readers, E Train has routinely donated books to San Juan Unified schools and is currently working with an author for a book drop at another district school.
"I can’t share too much because it’s kind of in the works," said E Train. "I might have a pretty big author coming. My goal is not just to inspire people to read, like I said, but also give people the opportunity to read."
The district will continue to follow E Train’s work and share his efforts to promote literacy within our schools." You can read the original write-up here: https://churchill.sanjuan.edu/news/news-detail/~board/district-news/post/middle-school-literacy-advocate-hopes-to-inspire-fellow-students-to-read
BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, E Train!
BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, E Train!
BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, E Train!
This was so fun! In this video I interview myself and share my Journey with the Canadian writing community on BookFlap. I invite you to watch my Mini Masterclass on inspiring kids to read. I had so much fun making this video! BookFlap taps into the wisdom of writers, illustrators, publishers, editors, readers, and educators, by offer
This was so fun! In this video I interview myself and share my Journey with the Canadian writing community on BookFlap. I invite you to watch my Mini Masterclass on inspiring kids to read. I had so much fun making this video! BookFlap taps into 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
#GivingTuesdaySpark Instagram Live Chat!
My Interview With Reluctant Reader Books
#GivingTuesdaySpark Instagram Live Chat!
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 sh
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
Sammie Smiles Interviews Me!
My Interview With Reluctant Reader Books
#GivingTuesdaySpark Instagram Live Chat!
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!
My Interview With Reluctant Reader Books
My Interview With Reluctant Reader Books
My Interview With Reluctant Reader Books
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/
MG Book Village Interview
MG Book Village Interview
My Interview With Reluctant Reader Books
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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Help me spread book joy and be a spark of kindness!
All donations will go directly to purchasing quality diverse books for kids in need and promoting literacy for all! Your support and contributions will help end book deserts in underserved schools and communities, as well as open doors to brighter futures. Thank you for helping change kids lives, one book at a time!
E Train Talks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!
