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Join Ishara for a delightful 3-minute interview with Tanner, a young reader and aspiring chef she met at the National Book Festival!

When Ishara spotted Tanner holding a book, she just had to ask what she was reading, and that sparked a heartwarming chat about books, baking, and bold adventures!

Tanner shares her favorite book, "Kids Baking Junior," and talks about how it fuels her love for cooking. She also dives into "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia; a fantasy novel she read for camp that's full of myth and magic.

The conversation turns extra fun as Ishara talks about her own favorite series like "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" and "The School for Good and Evil." Together, these two young readers prove that books can connect kids across all interests from baking to battling monsters!

Why listen?
This short but sweet episode is a perfect reminder that:

• 📚 Kids LOVE talking about the books they’re passionate about.
• 👧🏽👧🏼 Every reader has a story and a favorite genre!
• 🧁 Whether it’s baking or fantasy adventures, there’s a book for every kid.

Tune in now or watch the episode on Ishara's YouTubeChannel: to hear how one young chef finds joy in books that match her culinary creativity, and how storytelling brings young minds together.

Recorded live at the National Book Festival

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