Star Wars Kidscast Episode 12: Epic Discussion of Epic Yarns!

On the eve of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015, we talk to Holman Wang, the co-creator of a new series of Star Wars board books Epic Yarns!

On a visit to his Vancouver, BC studio he discusses his process, his kids' reaction and his life-long love of Star Wars. His children Cici (5) and Felix (3) climb in his lap to make a guest appearance too!

Here's our review from last week about the Epic Yarns books!

Also in this episode we discuss two new Star Wars podcasts featuring kids: The Younglings Podcast and Children of the Force, Star Wars Celebration, and many of the new books coming out this year!

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Special thanks to Fernanda from Raincoast Books (Chronicle)!

Photo Gallery:

Tauntauns & Ewoks together at last!

Nothing good can come of these two together!

Chewie is especially furry next to various unfinished models

They're alive, and in perfect hibernation.

Star Wars Kidscast Episode 8: Teaching with Star Wars

Star Wars Kidscast is back with a BIG episode! So big in fact that there’s TWICE as many guests as we’ve ever had! OK, that just means two guests, but that’s still pretty exciting.

First we chat briefly with Terry Chui from the 501st Legion about Star Wars costuming, “bad guys” doing good for charities and the specific kid-oriented fun planned for Fan Expo Vancouver 2014.  (For more Fan Expo Star Wars excitement see this article.)

Next we get in-depth with Craig Dickinson, a 6th grade teacher who uses ALL SIX Star Wars films in his classroom. Imagine studying the Star Wars saga in class as an assignment! Sign me up!

All that & more in this jam-packed episode!

Links:

Fan Expo Vancouver

Twitter @FanExpoVan

501st Legion

Twitter @501stLegion

Craig Dickinson’s blog

Twitter @Influxman

More excellent Star Wars teaching resources at:

Star Wars In the Classroom


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Star Wars Kidscast Episode 7: Discuss Origami Yoda with Tom Angleberger, I do.

Is Origami Yoda real? Best-selling author Tom Angleberger visits the Star Wars Kidscast for an entertaining, in-depth conversation about life as a writer, life on the autism spectrum and of course a life-long love of Star Wars! Tom reveals more than a few secrets about what's to come in the new book Princess Labelmaker To The Rescue and even gives some BIG hints about how the whole series ends (without spoiling too much)!

Plus: Learn about Tom's own squashed Rebellion and the true story of how one boy helped The Strange Case of Origami Yoda get published in the first place! You won't want to miss this fun and insightful conversation.

For more about Tom Angleberger and his books visit OrigamiYoda.com

Clip from The Strange Case of Origami Yoda audiobook courtesy of Recorded Books.



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Star Wars Kidscast Episode 6: Vader Valentines, Variety & Voicemail

It's almost Valentine's Day and Star Wars Kidscast is joined by Star Wars A Very Vader Valentine's Day illustrator Katie Cook along with her baby girl...hey, kids are always welcome on the Kidscast! We talk Star Wars, art, Muppets and briefly touch on Valentine's Day too. Also in this episode we take a closer look at the Star Wars "Gold Heart" pins available to support Variety the Children's Charity and respond to a listener voice message.

Links:
More about artist Katie Cook: www.KatieCanDraw.com
Star Wars support of Variety: USVariety.org
Star Wars Age 9

To read a review of Star Wars: A Very Vader Valentine's Day visit here.


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Star Wars Kidscast Episode 4: Chronicles of the Yoda Chronicles!

What happens when a Simpsons writer is unleashed in the world of Star Wars? You get FIVE hilarious LEGO Star Wars specials, including the brand-new final chapter of the Yoda Chronicles series - ATTACK OF THE JEDI! Join us for a fun, family-friendly chat with screenwriter Michael Price as we discuss Star Wars memories, parenting, writing and why punctuality is so important when attending movies!

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Star Wars Kidscast Episode 3: Ewok Talk!

Are Ewoks cute & cuddly characters for kids or fierce warriors? Hop on a speeder bike, sharpen your spear and get ready for some Ewok talk! Zack Giallongo, writer & artist of the new Dark Horse comic digest Star Wars: Ewoks - Shadows of Endor becomes the very first guest on the Star Wars Kidscast! Join us as we chat about Ewoks' image problems, The Clone Wars, art and of course Star Wars! www.ZackGiallongo.com


Also enjoy our regular features including News Updates, Kids' Questions and an ongoing Contest!

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