Bridges & Books

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Riley and Alli talk about balancing extracurricular schedules and interview Skye Quinlan, author of Forward March, as well as Lindsay Liebro, a local Pittsburgh musician!Things Mentioned In This Episode:Sailor MoonIt Sounds Like This by Anna MerianoFull Flight by Ashley SchumacherYou, Me, and Our Heartstrings by Melissa SeeThe Book Loft of German VillageThe Truman ShowCriminal MindsSpencer ReidLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottMeg MarchSarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasThe Cruel Prince by Holly BlackSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoSupport Skye Quinlan:WebsiteInstagramTwitterForward MarchSupport Lindsay Liebro:WebsiteYouTubeTwitterInstagram

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Tobi and Alli discuss all things worldbuilding and interview Ciannon Smart, author of Witches Steeped in Gold and Empress Crowned in Red.Things Mentioned in this Episode: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiWe Hunt the Flame by Hafsah FaizalWhere Dreams Descend by Janella AngelesWhen Night Breaks by Janella AngelesWings of Ebony by J. ElleOur Interview w/ J. ElleThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MassCelaena SardothienGone Girl by Gillian FlynnBlood Scion by Deborah FalayeWithin These Wicked Walls by Lauren BlackwoodThe Jumbies by Tracey BaptisteBright Ruined Things by Samantha CohoeThe Tempest by William ShakespeareLong Way Down by Jason ReynoldsHis and Hers by Alice FeeneyThe Wicked King by Holly BlackSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoSupport Ciannon Smart:WebsiteWitches Steeped in GoldEmpress Crowned in RedTwitterInstagramFind an indie bookstore!

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. In this episode, Molly and Omisa talk about online friendships and what being present on social media is like as a teen. Then, they interview Laila Sabreen, author of YA novel You Truly Assumed, who has a short story in the upcoming collection Study Break, releasing March 7th, 2023.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Angelina Ballerina (books)Angelina Ballerina (TV show)TikTokLove Times Infinity by Lane ClarkLulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity by Angela VelezShe Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson DerrickSupport Laila Sabreen:You Truly AssumedTwitterInstagram Website

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, hosts Alli and Frances interview Anna-Marie McLemore and talk about the writing process.Things mentioned in this episode:Jane AustenPride and PrejudicePinterestThe Red ShoesThe Snow QueenBeauty and the BeastThe Little MermaidSUPPORT ANNA-MARIE MCLEMORE: The Weight of FeathersWhen the Moon Was OursWild BeautyBlanca & RojaDark and Deepest RedMirror Season LakeloreTwitterWebsite

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Molly and Tobi talk about poetry and interview Mahogany L. Browne, author of Chlorine Sky, Vinyl Moon, and other books!Things Mentioned In This Episode:Sierra DeMulderLangston HughesAnne SextonCall Us What We Carry: Poems by Amanda GormanSonia SanchezAudre LordeToni MorrisonSalvage the Bones by Jesmyn WardLil’ KimCardi BRihannaBeyoncéElise BryantJason ReynoldsDear Martin and Dear Justyce by Nic StoneThe BachelorTrader Joe’s Pomegranate White TeaSupport Mahogany L. Browne:WebsiteInstagramTwitterUnder the Chlorine SkyVinyl Moon

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Molly and Alli talk about coming of age and interview FT Lukens, author of So This is Ever After, In Deeper Waters, and many other YA Novels!Things Mentioned In This Episode:AmigurumiInterlude PressSimon and SchusterC.B. LeeJulia EmberJulian WintersThe Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-HallA Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. LeeThe Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia EmberThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsDungeons and DragonsThis is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneThe WitcherThe Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra ClareSupport FT Lukens:WebsiteTwitterInstagramSo This is Ever AfterIn Deeper Waters

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Frances & Riley talk about different people having different perspectives and interview Carolyn Tara O’Neil, author of Daughters of a Dead EmpireThings Mentioned In This Episode:Emery LordThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyGeneration CitizenAuthor Mentor MatchFix, Degenerates, and Scar by J Albert MannAnastasiaNancy Drew seriesBabysitters Club seriesA People’s Tragedy by Orlando FigesRussian RevolutionThe Family Romanov by Candace FlemingSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoShadow & Bone TV ShowMaximum Ride by James PattersonThe Storyteller by Kathryn WilliamsSupport Carolyn Tara O’Neil:WebsiteTwitterInstagramDaughters of a Dead Empire

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Omisa & Molly talk about ancestry, and interview Liselle Sambury, author of Blood Like Magic and Blood Like Fate.  Later, Robin interviews teens from the Hill Dance Academy Theatre and Pittsburgh Youth Chorus about their collaborative performance called CROSSINGS. Things Mentioned In This Episode:Legendborn by Tracy DeonnThe Belles by Dhonielle ClaytonNaNoWriMoStory Genius by Lisa CronSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyTrigger WarningsMagic Treehouse by Mary Pope OsbourneJudy Moody by Megan McDonaldAvengersJohn Rutter’s Mass of the ChildrenPittsburgh Symphony MendelssohnLes MisérablesVogueA capellaSupport Liselle Sambury:WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubeTikTokBlood Like MagicBlood Like FateSupport PYC and HDAT:HDAT’s websitePYC’s websiteCROSSINGS Tickets

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, hosts Molly and Robin talk about what they think about the Gay Straight Alliances in schools, and dive into how we can be sure to include and represent everyone correctly. Then, listen to them interview Julian Winters, author of Running with Lions, How to Be Remy Cameron, The Summer of Everything, and Right Where I Left You.Things Mentioned in this Episode:Right Where I Left You by Julian WintersJulian’s Books PlaylistsDarius the Great is Not OK by Adib KhorramAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzRunning With Lions by Julian WintersHow to Be Remy Cameron by Julian WintersThe Summer of Everything by Julian WintersBridgerton The Infernal Devices by Cassandra ClairePercy Jackson by Rick RiordanAnne With an EReverie by Ryan La SalaSUPPORT JULIAN WINTERS:Right Where I Left YouRunning With LionsHow to Be Remy CameronThe Summer of EverythingJulian Winters Twitter (@julianw_writes)Julian Winters Instagram (@wintersjulian)Julian Winters Website

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Robin & Alli talk about asexual representation in literature and importance of friendships author-fan connections, and interview Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars and Fire Becomes Her.  THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Marie LuThe Sound of Stars by Alechia DowCommon Bonds: A Speculative Aromantic Anthology edited by Claudie Arsenault, C.T. Callahan, Ro Anna Sylver, and B.R. SaddersLet’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann LGBTQ+ GlossaryIf It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann The Marvelous by Claire Kann  The Reckless Kind by Carly HeathWhat We Devour by Linsey MillerBelle Révolte by Linsey MillerRosiee’s Instagram reel about books with asexual representationThe City of Strife by Claudie ArsenaultBaker Thief by Claudie ArsenaultThe Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow The Kindred by Alechia Dow Ralph NaderSUPPORT Rosiee Thor: Tarnished Are the StarsFire Becomes HerThe Meaning of Pride (illustrated by Sam Kirk)TwitterInstagramWebsite

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Frances and Robin talk about family relationships and interview Akemi Dawn Bowman, author of Starfish, The Infinity Courts, and many other YA novels. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Animal Crossing villagers Dobie and ErikThree NinjasThe Cruel PrincePride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice: The MusicalPercy JacksonRadio SilenceOnce and FutureSUPPORT AKEMI DAWN BOWMAN: StarfishSummer Bird BlueHarley in the SkyThe Infinity CourtsThe Genesis WarsAkemi’s middle-grade novels: Generation Misfits and Where the Lost Ones GoTwitterInstagramWebsite

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Omisa & Robin talk about the importance of female friendships and interview Sajni Patel, author of The Knockout and My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding.  THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaEmily HenryRoshani Chokshi X-Men (TV Series)Mary SuePercy Jackson seriesCalvin and HobbesEmery LordSUPPORT SAJNI PATEL: The KnockoutMy Sister’s Big Fat Indian WeddingSajni’s adult romance novels: The Trouble with Hating You and First Love, Take Two  TwitterInstagramWebsite

Welcome back to Season 3 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Omisa & Frances talk about the publishing industry and interview Aden Polydoros, author of The City Beautiful, Project Pandora and its sequel Project Prometheus. He also has an upcoming novel, Bone Weaver, releasing this fall.  Things Mentioned in this Episode: Harper CollinsPenguin Teen ScholasticCinderellaPublishing jobsAntique fairsPersephone and HadesAchillesPercy JacksonStephen KingBrass ArmadilloAntique folk beltsOnline role playsDark FantasyHorrorImperial Russian historyGrishaverseSix of Crows series by Leigh BardugoHunger Games series by Suzanne CollinsStar WarsSupport Aden Polydoros:Project PandoraProject PrometheusThe City BeautifulWebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebook

Welcome back to the final episode of Season 2 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode of Bridges & Books, Riley and Tobi talk about being vulnerable when writing and interview Emery Lord, author of The Start of Me and You duology, The Names They Gave Us, and other books about teenage girls.  Things mentioned in this episode:Cake or realMeet CuteDhionelle ClaytonAshley WoodfolkA Little Devil In America by Hanif AbdurraqibSaved!Mandy MooreSpotify Round-upSupport Emery Lord:Open Road SummerThe Start of Me and YouWhen We CollidedThe Names They Gave UsThe Map From Here To ThereWebsiteTwitterInstagram

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bridges & Books!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website.On this episode, Robin, Molly, and Tobi talk about history we don’t hear about in school and Robin & Molly interview Christina Hammonds Reed, author of The Black Kids.Things Mentioned in this EpisodeClueless (1995)Colson WhiteheadThe Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot DÍazOne True Loves by Elise BryantElise BryantAfterparties: Stories by Anthony Veasna SoYolk by Mary H. K. ChoiLA Times - Understanding the RiotsThe Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins by Brenda StevensonTwilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Anna Deavere SmithA Love Song for LatashaSupport Christina Hammonds ReedThe Black KidsInstagram

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode of Bridges & Books, hosts Nick and Robin talk about sex education and consent and interview Sonia Hartl, author of The Lost Girls, Not Your #Lovestory, and Have a Little Faith in Me. Things Mentioned in this Episode:Last Chance Books by Kelsey RodkeyI Think I Love You by Auriane DesombreToday Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn SolomonRadio Silence by Alice OsemanThe Rope: A True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP by Alex TresniowskiSupport Sonia Hartl:The Lost GirlsNot Your #LovestoryHave A Little Faith In MeInstagramTwitter

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Robin & Riley talk about misogyny and interview Namina Forna, author of The Gilded Ones.  Later in the episode, we share an excerpt of Starless Skies and Broken Dreams, a self-published novel by teen author Sophia Kunkel. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Redwall by Brian JacquesElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanLord of the Rings by J. R. R. TolkienRaybearer by Jordan IfuekoA Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. BrownSkin of the Sea by Natasha BowenBeasts of Prey by Ayana GrayI May Destroy You Promising Young Woman Cuties 300SUPPORT NAMINA FORNA: The Gilded OnesThe Merciless OnesTwitterInstagramWebsiteSUPPORT SOPHIA KUNKEL Starless Skies and Broken Dreams InstagramBlog  

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Molly & Nick talk about the way the pandemic changed school activities and interview David Valdes, author of Spin Me Right Round.  Later in the episode, Tobi & Omisa interview Riley Kirk, the 2nd place winner of the 2021 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest in the “Short Prose” category.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Drive by the CarsWalking on Sunshine by Katrina and the WavesDon’t Stop Believin’ by JourneyVitamin String QuartetBridgertonBad Guy by Billie EilishToni Morrison The Boston Globe Ready Player One (book and movie)The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida CordovaFelix Ever After by Kacen CallendarThey Both Die at the End by Adam SilveraThe Gravity of Us by Phil StamperGiovanni’s Room by James BaldwinMaurice by EM ForsterStranger ThingsBack to the FutureShamelessButterfly EffectHamiltonTaylor SwiftBo Burnham Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest (2021)Normal People by Sally RooneyJohn GreenOut of Love by Hazel HayesSUPPORT DAVID VALDES:Spin Me Right RoundInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Tobi & Molly talk about joyful YA stories and interview Emery Lee, author of Meet Cute Diary.  Later in the episode, they interview high school student Dylan Shapiro and talk about his work in advocating for youth voices in policy movements.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MulanHero’s JourneyAll Signs Point to Yes edited by G. Haron Davis, Cam Montgomery, and Adrianne WhiteRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasPittsburgh Public Schools: Student Voice Steel City Stonewall DemocratsSUPPORT EMERY LEE: Meet Cute DiaryPre-Order Café Con LycheePre-Order All Signs Point to YesTwitterInstagramWebsite FOLLOW PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS: STUDENT VOICE Instagram

CONTENT WARNING:  Please note that this episode of Bridges & Books contains discussions about death and grief.  We encourage you to take care of yourself and only listen to what makes you feel safe and comfortable. Welcome back to Season 2 of Bridges & Books!  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, or visit our website. On this episode, Molly & Riley talk about writing about therapy and interview Mason Deaver, author of I Wish You All the Best and The Ghosts We Keep. Later in the episode, Nick & Molly interview Connor Dalgaard, a teenage mental health advocate. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Fools in Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales edited by Ashley Herring Blake & Rebecca PodosBillie Eilish Lady Bird Honey Boy Hereditary The FarewellThe Trevor ProjectThe Box in the Woods by Maureen JohnsonInstructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel HowellStand Together Hart’s Ladder of Youth Participation  SUPPORT CONNOR DALGAARD: Read Connor’s article on PublicSource “Activism beyond trends: How I went from a teenage reposter to a real world advocate”SUPPORT MASON DEAVER:I Wish You All the Best The Ghosts We KeepPre-Order The Feeling of Falling in LoveInstagramWebsite