The Fiction Tower Podcast

Helen Dowty

Join us for student book talks, parent reads, and mystery readers. Hosted by Hillbrook School’s Librarian Helen Dowty.

20 Episodes

S1E19 - Join 1st Grader Maeva for the Book Talk Planting Seeds of Kindness by Rose Bunting
6/20/2023
4:51
Episode Notes - Join 1st Grader Maeva for the Book Talk Planting Seeds of Kindness by Rose Bunting Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E18 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Ashoff sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read The Invisible String
5/31/2023
6:11
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S1E17 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Where Are You From?
3/30/2023
9:36
Episode Notes - Where Are you From? tells the story of a young girl decides to turn to her abuelo to help answer a question she gets asked daily: "Where are you from?" This book is also illustrated with amazing pictures that beautifully depict the heartfelt story from her abuelo. Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E16 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librian Helen Dowty to read I Am Okay to FEEL by Karamo Brown
3/27/2023
12:30
Episode Notes - This beautifully illustrated books shares how everyone has feelings and it is okay to feel. Written by Karamo Brown, the 2018 recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award, this episode is read by Ashley Mompoint Michel. Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E15 - The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges
3/24/2023
13:01
Episode Notes - Ana Sofia's Abuela, Becky, traveled all the way from Mexico to visit our school. She graciously accepted an invitation to read a story to us for the podcast. Enjoy her reading The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges. It is my favorite book to read on a rainy California day even though it has nothing to do with the weather. Becky, thank you for making time to read on The Fiction Tower podcast. Please come visit again soon! Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E14 - Join 2nd Graders Azadeh and Anabel for the Book Talk on the Thea Stilton Series, by a pseudonym of Elisabetta Dami, aka Geronimo Stilton
3/20/2023
10:05
Episode Notes - 2nd graders Azadeh and Anabel share their enjoyment reading the Thea Stilton Series Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E13 - 4th Graders talk about The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer
3/1/2023
9:57
Episode Notes - Our first Group booktalk with 4th grade students. Listen to Haley, Mia and Camille, as they talk about the series The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer. Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E12 - Hillbrook Parent Dave Harrison sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read I Color Myself Different
2/13/2023
11:59
Episode Notes - Parent Dave Harrison reads a powerful story written by Colin Kaepernick called I Color Myself Different. Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E11 - 3rd grader Ezri shares her recent read LOVE SUGAR MAGIC, a Dash of Trouble, by Anna Meriano
12/14/2022
10:27
Episode Notes - Sneaking out of school on the way to the family bakery, Leo makes a startling discovery. Her mother, aunt and older sisters have been keeping a big secret. Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co
S1E10 - 4th grader Marsden book talks The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden
12/5/2022
9:49
Episode Notes - Notes go hereTwelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief Find out more at https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co

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The Fiction Tower Podcast

Helen Dowty

20 Episodes

S1E19 - Join 1st Grader Maeva for the Book Talk Planting Seeds of Kindness by Rose Bunting

S1E18 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Ashoff sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read The Invisible String

S1E17 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Where Are You From?

S1E16 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librian Helen Dowty to read I Am Okay to FEEL by Karamo Brown

S1E15 - The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges

S1E14 - Join 2nd Graders Azadeh and Anabel for the Book Talk on the Thea Stilton Series, by a pseudonym of Elisabetta Dami, aka Geronimo Stilton

S1E13 - 4th Graders talk about The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer

S1E12 - Hillbrook Parent Dave Harrison sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read I Color Myself Different

S1E11 - 3rd grader Ezri shares her recent read LOVE SUGAR MAGIC, a Dash of Trouble, by Anna Meriano

S1E10 - 4th grader Marsden book talks The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden