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E Train Talks

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  • NEWS & MEDIA
  • ABOUT ME
  • YOUTUBE INTERVIEWS
  • E TRAIN TALKS PODCAST
  • BOOK REVIEW VIDEOS/ VLOGS
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  • FOR TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS
  • BE A LITERACY ADVOCATE!
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Welcome to E Train Talks

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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! 

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special events & in the news

iasked the sacramento kings the question of the day

I Asked The Sacramento Kings the “Question Of The Day!”

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?”  

Sharing book joy with the one-and-only author stuart gibbs!

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!  

The One-And-Only Author Stuart Gibbs and I Share book joy at a local Elementary School!

   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! 

GOOD DAY SACRAMENTO MONTHLY TV Segement

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!

E Train's  Good Day Book Review's Segment

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!

E Train's Good Day Book Review's Segment

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!

E Train's Good Day Book Review's Segment

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!

E Train's Book Review's Segment

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!

E Train's Book Review's Segment

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 

NEWS, interviews & MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

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!

Tween Webinar Hosted by Tween author Boot Camp!

  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. 

 https://vimeo.com/788704405/4b2d3e3609 

WATCH ME ON AUTHOR FAN FACE-OFF

 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! 

Watch ME on Good Day!

I was thrilled & grateful to be featured on GoodDay on 8/1/22! Watch me talk about my book journey in this video! 

The Week Junior

I'm thrilled to be featured in the July 22, 2022 issue of "The Week Junior!" 

Keep following my reading journey!

Giving 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 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

https://forms.gle/kBxXBXKtG2MtqwEC6

WRITERS' RUMPUS INTERVIEW

 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/  

I was interviewed by my school district!

 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

BookFlap Mini Masterclass: A Back-To-School special with yours truly, E Train!

 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 

#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 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!

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!

https://youtu.be/iwljrB-II9A

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

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/

Good Day Sacramento holiday tv special

Good Day Sacramento holiday tv special

Good Day Sacramento holiday tv special

Good Day Sacramento holiday tv special

Good Day Sacramento holiday tv special

Good Day Sacramento holiday tv special

TAKE 1: I was so excited to be invited by Good Day Sacramento to read from the book "The Only Jew in the Jungle" (It's a book that comes with the "Mensch On the Bench") that talks about being the only Jewish person in a community. A special memory I'll not soon forget!

Take 2: Watch as I continue reading "The Only Jew in the Jungle" on Good Day Sacramento! Thanks Cody Stark for inviting me to share this sweet & meaningful story!

Take 3: More fun reading from the Hanukkah Picture Book, "The Only Jew in the Jungle" on Good Day Sacramento! One more video to go - with a surprise ending!

TAKE 4! This was so much fun! I finished reading the thoughtful Hanukkah Story "The Only Jew in the Jungle," and was joined by a very special guest! Author, Neal Hoffman and THE Mensch on the Bench join in on the fun!

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