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Book Clubs for Teens

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with blogger and book reviewer Steven McEvoy about the importance of book clubs for teens, and we review How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun, by Stephen Douglass.

The Impact of Mass Media on Kids with Bill Meyers

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with filmmaker and bestselling author Bill Myers about the impact of movies and books on the development of our kids, and we review his Magnificent Mulligans book series.

Helping Kids Deal with Change

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with spiritual director and author Kimberly Novak about ways to help kids handle change in their lives, and we review the teen book, A Single Bead, by Stephanie Engelman.

Helping Kids Find Their Identity in Christ

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Catholic school teacher and author Chris Smith about ways to encourage our youth to find their true identities in Christ. And we review the inspirational movie, “Bright Ones”.

Challenges and Blessings in Adoption

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with adoptive mother and award-winning author Allison Gingras about the beauty and challenges in raising adopted children, and we review Adoption: Room for One More, by Jamie Wolfe.

Social Challenges for Youth Today

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with clinical counselor and school speaker Julane Fisher about the challenges facing kids today with school and social media, and we review her award-winning novels that affirm positive youth values and identities.

Developing Spirituality in Our Kids with Gary Jansen

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with editor, author, and lecturer Gary Jansen about developing spiritual practices in little steps with our youth, and we review his award-winning family picture book, Remember Us With Smiles.

Building Virtue in Our Kids

Antony speaks with catechist and educator Cathy Gilmore about how to build the virtues in our youth, and we review her Tiny Virtue Heroes book series, online at https://www.virtueheroes.com/tiny-virtue-heroes

Tips for Aspiring Teen Writers with Carrie Schmidt

The Grieving Daughter’s Club

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and high-school teacher Andrea Bear about how families can deal with grief and the loss of a family member, and we review the series, Adventures with the Saints, by Maria Riley.

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