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Noah Rico

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Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Jaiden Meltzer

Xavier Krosoczka

Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s second memoir, following HEY, KIDDO, recounts his experiences as a teen counselor at a summer camp for terminally ill children. At the camp, Jarrett uses his gift for drawing to document and access his feelings for fellow counselors, and most importantly, the campers. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this powerful adaptation of Krosoczka’s graphic memoir, with the coordination of more than 50 narrators, carefully selected music, and sound effects that enhance the action. Watch Krosoczka’s video for more on how he and the publisher adapted his graphic book to audio.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Scholastic Audiobooks.Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.comSupport for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from BOLINDA. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you’ll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s second memoir, following HEY, KIDDO, recounts his experiences as a teen counselor at a summer camp for terminally ill children. At the camp, Jarrett uses his gift for drawing to document and access his feelings for fellow counselors, and most importantly, the campers. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this powerful adaptation of Krosoczka’s graphic memoir, with the coordination of more than 50 narrators, carefully selected music, and sound effects that enhance the action. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co7ZcherXF4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Krosoczka’s video</a> for more on how he and the publisher adapted his graphic book to audio.Read the full review of the audiobook on <a href="https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/229685/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AudioFile’s website</a>. Published by Scholastic Audiobooks.Find more audiobook recommendations at <a href="https://audiofilemagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audiofilemagazine.com</a>Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from <a href="https://www.bolinda.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOLINDA</a>. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you’ll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

SUNSHINE by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, read by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jaiden Meltzer, Xavier Krosoczka, Noah Rico, and a Full Cast

Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Sarah Tie

Christian Barillas

Gabriela Epstein

Lisset Díaz

Five very different students find commonality and friendship in this superb audio adaptation of Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein’s bilingual graphic novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the outstanding full cast, including the animated performances of the five students in all their complexities, in both Spanish and English. The students are all part of a morning volunteer program in the cafeteria, and they each play a role in supporting a family they discover are in need of some extra help and kindness. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Scholastic Audiobooks.Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.comBehind the Mic is supported by Brilliance Publishing who recently released The Survivalists, a sharp, funny novel by Kashana Cauley. An ambitious Black lawyer has dreams of making partner, until she falls for a coffee entrepreneur and moves into his Brooklyn brownstone with his doomsday-prepping roommates. Packed with tension, curiosity and optimized soy protein bars, The Survivalists is a darkly funny novel by Kashana Cauley, a former writer for The Daily Show and Pod Save America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five very different students find commonality and friendship in this superb audio adaptation of Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein’s bilingual graphic novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the outstanding full cast, including the animated performances of the five students in all their complexities, in both Spanish and English. The students are all part of a morning volunteer program in the cafeteria, and they each play a role in supporting a family they discover are in need of some extra help and kindness. Read the full review of the audiobook on <a href="https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/220100/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AudioFile’s website</a>. Published by Scholastic Audiobooks.Find more audiobook recommendations at <a href="https://audiofilemagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audiofilemagazine.com</a>Behind the Mic is supported by <a href="https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brilliance Publishing</a> who recently released <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Survivalists-Audiobook/B0BFRTYQW8?qid=1674766618&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=SPR1AEP9NY4H22RCHXYX&amp;pageLoadId=Y0UPCJszSOkGrNHp&amp;creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Survivalists</a>, a sharp, funny novel by Kashana Cauley. An ambitious Black lawyer has dreams of making partner, until she falls for a coffee entrepreneur and moves into his Brooklyn brownstone with his doomsday-prepping roommates. Packed with tension, curiosity and optimized soy protein bars, The Survivalists is a darkly funny novel by Kashana Cauley, a former writer for The Daily Show and Pod Save America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

INVISIBLE by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Gabriela Epstein, read by Andrés Hinspeter-Seda, Noah Rico, Lisset Díaz, Sarah Tie, Christian Barillas, and a Full Cast

Live from Crackers in Miami Springs…talk about being on a roll, 11 credits by age 15…he speaks Spanish and brings pastelitos, definitely raised right…we’ll accept his middle child claim…novelas, sketch and comedy, talk about able to do it all…RIP Gordita Chronicles…we like this next generation of representation…what horror movies should we recommend…damn right he can be in the next superhero movie…can’t wait to see what else Noah is in (and not just cuz we want more pastelitos!)…Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guy

Live from Crackers in Miami Springs…talk about being on a roll, 11 credits by age 15…he speaks Spanish and brings pastelitos, definitely raised right…we’ll accept his middle child claim…novelas, sketch and comedy, talk about able to do it all…RIP Gordita Chronicles…we like this next generation of representation…what horror movies should we recommend…damn right he can be in the next superhero movie…can’t wait to see what else Noah is in (and not just cuz we want more pastelitos!)… Theme Song: Pero Let Me Freestyle, composed by Michael Angelo Lomlplex - the Official Gay Guy