The Fiction Tower Podcast https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) en-USHelen Dowty Helen Dowty techaccounts@hillbrook.org no The Fiction Tower Podcast https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/0ba74485-b3a0-4f1c-9033-2a6f28c92047/The_Fiction_Tower_cover_art_v4.jpg episodic Copyright 2026 Student book talks, parent reads, and mystery readers Yes S1E19 - Join 1st Grader Maeva for the Book Talk Planting Seeds of Kindness by Rose Bunting https://pinecast.com/guid/ac80a7ed-3283-457f-91cd-9e467918fe9b Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:34:35 -0000 00:04:51 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/ac80a7ed/join-1st-grader-maeva-for-the-book-talk-planting-seeds-of-kindness-by-rose-bunting Episode Notes -

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

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]]> Join 1st Grader Maeva for the Book Talk Planting Seeds of Kindness by Rose Bunting no 1 19 S1E18 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Ashoff sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read The Invisible String https://pinecast.com/guid/d1783459-f355-49c8-b716-01db23554023 Wed, 31 May 2023 22:30:15 -0000 00:06:11 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/d1783459/hillbrook-parent-ashley-ashoff-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-read-the-invisible-string Hillbrook Parent Ashley Ashoff sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read The Invisible String no 1 18 S1E17 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Where Are You From? https://pinecast.com/guid/9ba12d41-1bf2-4c5e-9af3-de68ed6a21b9 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:01:00 -0000 00:09:36 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/9ba12d41/hillbrook-parent-ashley-mompoint-michel-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-read-where-are-you-from- 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.

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]]> Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Where Are You From? no 1 17 S1E16 - Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librian Helen Dowty to read I Am Okay to FEEL by Karamo Brown https://pinecast.com/guid/ae721a56-12b2-4801-809d-4ee919249c21 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:45:32 -0000 00:12:30 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/ae721a56/hillbrook-parent-ashley-mompoint-michel-sits-down-with-librian-helen-dowty-to-read-i-am-okay-to-feel-by-karamo-brown 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.

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]]> Hillbrook Parent Ashley Mompoint Michel sits down with Librian Helen Dowty to read I Am Okay to FEEL by Karamo Brown no 1 16 S1E15 - The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges https://pinecast.com/guid/642fc869-8a7c-4a2d-808d-a6fec9cd0f7b Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:52:59 -0000 00:13:01 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/642fc869/the-umbrella-queen-by-sirin-yim-bridges 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!

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]]> The Umbrella Queen by Sirin Yim Bridges no 1 15 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 https://pinecast.com/guid/727839ed-7731-4245-a8da-b1ac87f81172 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:37:06 -0000 00:10:05 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/727839ed/join-2nd-graders-azadeh-and-anabel-for-the-book-talk-on-the-thea-stilton-series-by-a-pseudonym-of-elisabetta-dami-aka-geronimo-stilton Episode Notes -

2nd graders Azadeh and Anabel share their enjoyment reading the Thea Stilton Series

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]]> Join 2nd Graders Azadeh and Anabel for the Book Talk on the Thea Stilton Series, by a pseudonym of Elisabetta Dami, aka Geronimo Stilton no 1 14 S1E13 - 4th Graders talk about The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer https://pinecast.com/guid/b2e1f75e-08ee-4703-88d8-8645bc615e55 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:48:23 -0000 00:09:57 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/b2e1f75e/4th-graders-talk-about-the-land-of-stories-by-chris-colfer 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.

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]]> 4th Graders talk about The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer no 1 13 S1E12 - Hillbrook Parent Dave Harrison sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read I Color Myself Different https://pinecast.com/guid/ba966d41-20d3-4455-b717-937d9c1d0e04 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:56:16 -0000 00:11:59 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/ba966d41/hillbrook-parent-dave-harrison-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-read-i-color-myself-different Episode Notes -

Parent Dave Harrison reads a powerful story written by Colin Kaepernick called I Color Myself Different.

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]]> Hillbrook Parent Dave Harrison sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read I Color Myself Different no 1 12 S1E11 - 3rd grader Ezri shares her recent read LOVE SUGAR MAGIC, a Dash of Trouble, by Anna Meriano https://pinecast.com/guid/d21e3b04-0f71-4a4d-a2d2-3101551a9372 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:04:04 -0000 00:10:27 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/d21e3b04/3rd-grader-ezri-shares-her-recent-read-love-sugar-magic-a-dash-of-trouble-by-anna-meriano 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.

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]]> 3rd grader Ezri shares her recent read LOVE SUGAR MAGIC, a Dash of Trouble, by Anna Meriano no 1 11 S1E10 - 4th grader Marsden book talks The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden https://pinecast.com/guid/cfc6e9a8-29da-443d-871d-41dcd7033a85 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:48:46 -0000 00:09:49 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/cfc6e9a8/4th-grader-marsden-book-talks-the-lightning-thief-by-rick-riorden 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

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]]> 4th grader Marsden book talks The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden no 1 10 S1E9 - Poppa Dog reads The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg for Grandparents Day at school https://pinecast.com/guid/4bb55e32-ac80-400f-8fd9-73617d57b570 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:03:36 -0000 00:09:05 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/4bb55e32/poppa-dog-reads-the-polar-express-by-chris-van-allsburg-for-grandparents-day-at-school Episode Notes-

The wonderful feeling of magic and believing make this a must read for all ages. The Polar Express by Van Allsbrug is beautifully read by Poppa Dog in pour own Fiction Tower to celebrate Grandparents Day at school! Thank you Poppa Dog!

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]]> Poppa Dog reads The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg for Grandparents Day at school no 1 9 S1E8 - Miles Fox booktalks Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker https://pinecast.com/guid/a88112c0-ecd4-4474-9f56-bcb4f5583b39 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:23:29 -0000 00:10:27 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/a88112c0/miles-fox-booktalks-stink-and-the-incredible-super-galactic-jawbreaker Episode Notes-

A boy named Stink gets into all types of situations. This book is not just funny, it is a bit of a thinker. 3rd grader Fox shares the many reasons he enjoyed this book! Stink is written by Megan McDonald and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Be sure to check the end of the book list of...... (you will have to read it to find out )

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]]> Miles Fox booktalks Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker no 1 8 S1E7 - Hillbrook Parent Becky Marquez sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Nerdycorn https://pinecast.com/guid/d4e7b37e-59ec-4a77-92a6-1a96a1a400a6 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:30:00 -0000 00:08:07 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/d4e7b37e/hillbrook-parent-becky-marquez-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-read-nerdycorn Episode Notes-

Fern isn’t your usual unicorn…she loves chemistry and math more than glitter or flowers—and she refuses to change who she is. This is a sweet and empowering picture book about being yourself—and standing up for yourself, too!

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]]> Hillbrook Parent Becky Marquez sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Nerdycorn no 1 7 S1E6 - Join 4th Grader Regina for the Book Talk Amelia Bedilia https://pinecast.com/guid/45f84284-50b8-45db-98b7-a910b44d9938 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:28:45 -0000 00:07:55 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/45f84284/join-4th-grader-regina-for-the-book-talk-amelia-bedilia Episode Notes-

This week 4th grader, Regina shares a fun series she is currently reading. Amelia Bedilia makes you laugh when she hears a word, and then takes it a literally. Written by Peggy Parish.

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]]> Join 4th Grader Regina for the Book Talk Amelia Bedilia no 1 6 S1E5 - Hillbrook Parent Jennie Lee sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to ready The Queen Engineer by Suzanne Hemming. https://pinecast.com/guid/d6c6a095-b5e5-45f3-a0be-643b70d1f458 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:49:07 -0000 00:07:30 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/d6c6a095/hillbrook-parent-jennie-lee-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-ready-the-queen-engineer-by-suzanne-hemming- Episode Notes-

This weeks parent guest reader is Jennie Lee. Listen as she reads The Queen Engineer. While this book is a children's picture book, it is a book for all to enjoy!

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]]> Hillbrook Parent Jennie Lee sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to ready The Queen Engineer by Suzanne Hemming. no 1 5 S1E4 - The Squeaky Door retold by Margaret Read MacDonald- read on the Fiction Tower podcast by a mystery faculty reader! https://pinecast.com/guid/e3c6b8be-9447-46ea-a7dc-084184b6206e Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:22:30 -0000 00:08:00 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/e3c6b8be/the-squeaky-door-retold-by-margaret-read-macdonald-read-on-the-fiction-tower-podcast-by-a-mystery-faculty-reader- Episode Notes-

The Squeaky Door retold by Margaret Read MacDonald- CLUE to which teacher reads this book are shared during the podcast. See if you can figure out who is reading this fun story!

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]]> The Squeaky Door retold by Margaret Read MacDonald- read on the Fiction Tower podcast by a mystery faculty reader! no 1 4 S1E3 - 5th grader Eddie book talks BELONGING The Autobiography of Alun Wyn Jones https://pinecast.com/guid/20ce6800-becb-43b5-9bff-982a903b5663 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:16:58 -0000 00:16:04 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/20ce6800/5th-grader-eddie-book-talks-belonging-the-autobiography-of-alun-wyn-jones Episode Notes-

Our first student booktalk is masterfully done by rugby enthusiast, Eddie, who shares this must read autoibiography. Eddie recaps the highlights of this book beautifully.

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]]> 5th grader Eddie book talks BELONGING The Autobiography of Alun Wyn Jones no 1 3 S1E2 - Hillbrook Parent Maria Sharp sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read The Book with No Pictures. https://pinecast.com/guid/348956eb-ca3f-4ff5-b203-64997ef65bfc Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:51:22 -0000 00:05:21 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/348956eb/hillbrook-parent-maria-sharp-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-read-the-book-with-no-pictures- Episode Notes-

The Book with No Pictures is a 2014 book by B. J. Novak.

]]> Hillbrook Parent Maria Sharp sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read The Book with No Pictures. no 1 2 S1E1 - Hillbrook Parent Jeff Lee sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Owl Babies. https://pinecast.com/guid/ac06fdfc-9650-4f3e-b0e5-5a01b83b2615 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:24:31 -0000 00:05:25 https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/ac06fdfc/hillbrook-parent-jeff-lee-sits-down-with-librarian-helen-dowty-to-read-owl-babies- Episode Notes

Owl Babies is a 1992 book by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Patrick Benson.

]]> Hillbrook Parent Jeff Lee sits down with Librarian Helen Dowty to read Owl Babies. no 1 1 Welcome to The Fiction Tower https://pinecast.com/guid/58001701-d266-42c3-b4d3-0ecf2dae183f Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:52:46 -0000 00:01:13 Join us for student book talks, parent reads, and mystery readers. Hosted by Hillbrook School’s Librarian Helen Dowty. https://the-fiction-tower-podcast.pinecast.co/episode/58001701/welcome-to-the-fiction-tower no trailer