Episode #2
The Bookish State Betty Yang "Boy 2.0"
Sep 30, 202637 minS2
Grace welcomes Betty Yang author of the Nutmeg nominated book "Boy 2.0", to answer questions submitted by students and teachers.
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THE BOOKISH STATE
Hosted by Grace Lin & Melissa Thom · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
A podcast about state children's book award lists. Season 1 features the Connecticut Nutmeg Awards.
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Who hosts THE BOOKISH STATE?
THE BOOKISH STATE is hosted by Grace Lin & Melissa Thom. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
What has THE BOOKISH STATE covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Bookish State Betty Yang "Boy 2.0"" (30 September 2026, 37 minutes), "The Bookish State S2 Ep1" (9 September 2026, 8 minutes), and "The Bookish State S1 Ep20 Grace Lin talks to Aisha Saeed, author of May's book"Grounded"" (29 May 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does THE BOOKISH STATE publish?
THE BOOKISH STATE publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on THE BOOKISH STATE?
Booking probability for THE BOOKISH STATE is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. THE BOOKISH STATE requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. THE BOOKISH STATE's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Grace Lin & Melissa Thom hosts THE BOOKISH STATE, an arts podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Episode #1
The Bookish State S2 Ep1
Sep 9, 20268 minS2Season 2. begins.... Grace and Melissa catch up after a long summer of rest relaxation preparation and writing. They introduce this month's book "Boy 2.0" written by author Betty Yang.
- May 29, 202635 minS1
Grace Lin talks to Aisha Saeed, one of the authors of the May book "Grounded" (co-authored by Aisha Saeed, S.K. Ali, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and Huda Al-Marash.)
- May 29, 202635 minS1
Grace Lin talks to Aisha Saeed, one of the authors of the May book "Grounded" (co-authored by Aisha Saeed, S.K. Ali, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and Huda Al-Marash.)
Episode #18
The Bookish State S1 Ep18 Grace Lin discusses April's book by "Air" with the author, Monica Roe.
May 13, 202633 minS1
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Episode #19
The Bookish State S1 Ep19 Melissa Thom and Grace Lin introduce Mays book"Grounded" by Aisha Saeed...
May 13, 202610 minS1Melissa and Grace introduce the May book "Grounded" by Aisha Saeed, S.K. Ali, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and Huda Al-Marash. Aisha Saeed will join Grace at the end of the month for a live webinar. Registration...
- Apr 16, 202643 min
Melissa Thom and Grace Lin welcome Shaina Birkhead. the discuss the history, present, and future of Every Child a Reader with Associate Executive Director Shaina Birkhead. https://everychildareader.net/ Registration...
Episode #16
The Bookish State S1 Ep16 Melissa Thom and Grace Lin introduce April's book "Air" by Monica Roe
Apr 16, 202612 minS1Melissa Thom and Grace Lin ntroduce April's book "Air" by Monica Roe. Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_su-3-QNpRpi6f-k_B1M5ug Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86141228091
- Mar 26, 202632 minS1
Grace Lin and Claire Swinarski, author of "What Happened to Rachel Riley?" discuss her Nutmeg Nominated book and answer classroom questions.
THE BOOKISH STATE
The Bookish State S1 Ep14 "What Happened to Rachel Riley?" by author Claire Swinarski.
Mar 11, 20269 minMelissa Thom and Grace Lin introduce the featured book and author for march. "What Happened to Rachel Riley?" by author Claire Swinarski. Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EOL2C6AsSDqyoOzVuvBePg...
Episode #12
The Bookish State S1 Ep12 Author Visits.
Mar 6, 202614 minS1Melissa Thom speaks about Author Visits.
- Feb 25, 202628 minS1
Melissa Thom and Grace Lin welcome the author, of the Nutmeg nominated book " "Trex" , Christyne Morrell. Make sure you sign up for next month's live webinar.
THE BOOKISH STATE
The Bookish State S1 Ep11 "Trex" by Christyne Morrell
Feb 7, 202610 minMelissa Thom and Grace Lin introduce the Nutmeg nominated book "Trex" by Christyne Morrell. Make sure you sign up for this month's live webinar with Christyne Morrell, author of the Nutmeg nominated book "Trex"
THE BOOKISH STATE
The Bookish State S1 Ep10 Grace Lin speaks with Megan Freeman author of the Nutmeg nominated book "Alone"
Jan 23, 202635 minMelissa Thom and Grace Lin welcome the author, of the Nutmeg nominated book "Alone", Megan Freeman. Make sure you sign up for next month's live webinar.
- Jan 13, 202613 minS1
Melissa Thom and Grace Lin introduce the Nutmeg nominated book "Alone" by Megan Freeman. Make sure you sign up for this month's live webinar with Megan Freeman, author of the Nutmeg nominated book "Alone"
Episode #8
The Bookish State S1 Ep8
Nov 25, 202530 minS1On this episode, Grace Lin welcomes "Moongarden" author, Michelle A. Barry to discuss and answer questions about her nominiated book and her carreer as an author. More info at thebookishstate.com
THE BOOKISH STATE
The Bookish State S1 Ep7
Nov 11, 202516 minOn this episode, Melissa Thom welcomes Librarian extraordinaire, Shannon McNeice to discuss "Battle of The Books". Make sure to sign up for next weeks free webinar where Grace will discuss the Nutmeg nominated book...
- Nov 5, 202514 minS1
Melissa Thom and Grace Lin introduce the Nutmeg nominated book "Moongarden" by Michelle A. Barry. Make sure you sign up for this month's live webinar with Michelle A. Barry, author of the Nutmeg nominated book...
THE BOOKISH STATE
The Bookish State S1 Ep5 Deke Moulton webinar
Oct 28, 202519 minDeke Moulton Joins Grace lin to discuss her Nutmeg nominated book "Don't Want to Be Your Monster", and answer questions from readers and teachers. More info at thebookishstate.com
Episode #4
The Bookish State S1 Ep4
Oct 13, 202514 minS1On this episode, Melissa discusses the Nutmeg award process with guest, Malena Abadia-LaRusso. Make sure you sign up for next month's live webinar with Deke Moulton, author of the Nutmeg nominated book "Don't Want to Be...
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