E Train Talks Books
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E Train Talks is a 501©(3) literacy nonprofit. Founded by Ethan, a 15-year-old award-winning literacy advocate, podcaster & Giving Tuesday Leader. E Train Talks Literacy Initiative is turning pages & changing lives, one story at a time! etraintalks.org
AUGUST 7TH IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE! www.votesacramento.com My literacy program, E Train Talks has been nominated as a Sacramento Favorite Youth Development Program and Nonprofit Organization! Here’s how to vote: Education 👉🏼 Youth Development 👉🏼 E Train Talks Services 👉🏼 Nonprofit 👉🏼 E Train Talks
Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social is, like her books, one of a kind! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with her, which offered insight into her writing journey, her life & her newest book, HOW TO BUILD A MIRACLE coming out in 2027! Tune into my talk with Lynda👉🏼 youtu.be/_N6dma-DVrw?...
Today is Together Tuesday, and to celebrate, I joined forces with fellow @givingtuesday.bsky.social Spark leader Sammie Vance of Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project Together we spread kindness & environmental literacy with over 100 Sacramento elementary students & donated a buddy bench to their school.
Inspired by Parsons’ unique and powerful story, THE 9:09 PROJECT, I started a new book review project, “Questions in a Bottle.” Click the link and watch!👇🏼 youtu.be/0uN4fIQVFIg?...
If you’re looking for a very fun, silly, yet meaningful children’s picture book, I invite you to check out my read aloud of MY DAD AND THE FART THAT SHOOK THE WORLD. The story even made my mom ( who makes us say “toot” instead of FART) laughed out! youtu.be/a_KT0yfxnxo?...
Happy Juneteenth! Children’s Books to Celebrate! #kidlit #juneteenth 🎉
🌻 This beautifully illustrated story is filled with love, warmth, and faith. It celebrates the special bond between a mother and her son while reminding readers of all ages that hope can be found, even during life’s most difficult moments. 🌻 Watch on Youtube 👉🏼 youtu.be/qChxsfuobUM?... #booksky
I’m so excited to share that my article on the impact of tariffs on Sacramento,CA won 3rd Place in the California Journalism Awards (High School News/Major Enterprise Story)! Out of hundreds of submissions from across California, earning 3rd place is truly a dream come true! @cnpa.bsky.social
#tongueouttoendbullying Stand up to bullying with me! Here’s what you can do now! 1) Post a tongue out photo or video on INSTAGRAM & hashtag #TongueOutToEndBullying 2. Tag @etraintalks @TongueOutToEndBullying & Tag 3 friends to do the same within 24 hours. 3. Follow @tongueouttoendbullying
RAINBOW COOKIES shares the story of one little girl’s big heart & inspiring determination to spread love & acceptance. Through her efforts, she brings her community together to celebrate the many colors that make up the beautiful cookie rainbow. youtu.be/UgdE2QFRjmg?... @levinequerido.bsky.social
Kindness is better together! Excited to collaborate with fellow @givingtuesday.bsky.social Spark leader Sammie Vance for “Together Tuesday” this June. 🌎 From opposite sides of the country, we’re joining forces to inspire kindness, generosity & community in a special way. More soon! #sacramento
Every child has the right to read and deserves access to quality, books, reading materials and research-based literacy learning. We are looking forward to attending the California Literacy Conference! June 16, 2026! ⬇️Registration is free⬇️ educationspeakersnetwork.com/california-l...
Celebrate Jewish American History Month by watching Picture books, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult stories highlighting Jewish storytellers on my Youtube channel! 140 videos featuring amazing book reviews, interviews and pictures book read-alouds are on E Train Talks! 👉🏼 youtube.com/playlist?lis...
You might not know that I’m a big chess fan. I’ve been playing since kindergarten! So when I received a copy of CHESS FOR BABIES, a new #kidlit book by Chess Master Levy Rozman AKA👉🏼 @gothamchess.bsky.social, I was very excited to check it out. Watch my read aloud! youtu.be/9d_sdI_mWH8?...
Celebrating Read Across America with these 4th graders was so heartwarming! Everything was going very well as I read the first chapter of @rickriordan.bsky.social’s DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP and the classroom filled with cheers when they received their very own copy! Books have the power to change lives!
Happy World Book Day! It's also Read Across America Week, and I'm spending my time reading stories aloud to classrooms full of happy, inquisitive kids! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #booksky #WorldBookDay #ReadAcrossAmerica
The Purim holiday has always been tied to books for me. I remember my mom reading festive & sweet picture books to me when I was little & now I’m excited to pass that on. I’ve put together a list of many my favorite Purim stories that capture the joy, the costumes, and the tradition of the holiday.
It was an honor to shadow Sacramento Public Library Director & CEO @petercoyl.bsky.social! We talked about everything from how the library receives its funding to its rich history & some exciting upcoming projects. Today’s visit reminded me how important libraries are. Let’s keep celebrating them!
Enjoy interview with @marcellapixley.bsky.social the winner of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award for NESHAMA. Watch 👉🏽https://youtu.be/XDfaj8LnfeI?si=L6ftBQq78_FvNHNK Listen 👉🏽https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-interview-with-2026-sydney-taylor-book-award-winner/id1649109230?i=1000749093332
We’re just a few days away from the “Festival of Lights,” a time when families come together to celebrate the miracle of the oil. Hanukkah is my favorite holiday & so many authors have written fabulous stories celebrating the occasion, so I’m combining two of my favorite things. Hanukkah and books!
Grab your latkes & sufganiyot because the Hanukkah season is here! To help me kick off the festivities, I’m joined by 5 incredible authors whose books shine bright with the magic of Hanukkah.🕎 youtu.be/OyaE1Ez4OZE?... @henryherz.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social @janieemaus.bsky.social
For the second year in a row, E Train Talks has been voted Sacramento’s #1 Youth Development Program! I’m unbelievably grateful to everyone who voted for me. I plan to continue spreading book joy to kids everywhere, especially to kids who lack reading resources! @sacbee.com #booksky
This was a such a special week, I had the chance to read a meaningful story, craft @givingtuesday.bsky.social kindness bookmarks, and give 65 second graders each their own eco-friendly brand new picture book!
Thanks to an incredible grant through @givingtuesday.bsky.social, I had the chance to form a teen giving circle. I partnered w/a local Scouts troop to give to a Sacramento nonprofit. Last night, we took our final vote on which organization to support! The winning nonprofit will be revealed soon!
I spoke with over 100 amazing 1st, 4th & 5th graders at a local Sacramento elementary school. We talked about our favorite #kidlit books, shared smiles & spread @givingtuesday.bsky.social bookmark joy! Each student was given a brand new story to keep & cherish.📚❤️
