Turn The Page – Episode 199C – June Gervais

Jessikah chats with June Gervais about JOBS FOR GIRLS WITH ARTISTIC FLARE, the story of Gina, a young woman living on Long Island in the 80’s. Gina dreams of becoming a tattoo artist in her brother’s shop. This book is a breath of fresh South Bay air.

Turn The Page – Episode 199A – John Durante

It’s graduation season for some, and others are gearing up for the college search this summer. Syosset High School Principal John Durante joins us to chat about the inspiration behind his own podcast The College Admission Process Podcast which aims to help kids and parents ease the often overwhelming task of applying to college.

Special Episode 27 – Part A – Nabil Ayers

Stacey connected with music entrepreneur, Nabil Ayers about family, fathers, and DNA testing — and of course MY LIFE IN THE SUNSHINE, Nabil’s memoir about growing up the son of jazz musician Roy Ayers — who he new of but never knew as his mother raised him by choice as a single mother. Nabil also shares some stories of touring with bands in the 90’s and the early aughts.

Turn The Page – Episode 198C – Ann Leary

Ann Leary zoomed in to chat about THE FOUNDLING, a historical fiction novel set at an “Asylum for Feebleminded Women” — a real snap shot of a shameful time in American history when eugenics was considered the law of the land.

Turn The Page – Episode 198D – Tae Keller

Meghan welcomes Newbery Award winning author Tae Keller to chat about her most recent middle grade novel JENNIFER CHAN IS NOT ALONE. Keller’s newest novel finds its protagonist dealing with alienation from her friends, while she wonders if we are alone in the universe.

Turn The Page – Episode 198A – Carola Lovering

Once again, Carola Lovering gets us deep into the mind of three characters and forgotten love in her new romantic thriller CAN’T LOOK AWAY. Also discussed, how to pick a fight with a Long Islander and the upcoming adaptation of Carola’s first debut novel TELL ME LIES.