Bonus Episode 1: Eric Jenkins and The Book Thief

In this special bonus episode, we have Franklin Community High School teacher Eric Jenkins with us to discuss all things The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Eric will be the conversation partner for our event with Markus Zusak on March 11, 2026. *Disclaimer* This episode of the podcast includes spoilers for the novel, The Book Thief. We recommend listening once you have read the book.Donate to our Read Grow Fly Fund via the Johnson County Community Foundation to encourage reading in conjunction with author events like this one! https://www.jccf.org/give-one-timeSelect Existing Fund> Read Grow Fly Fund. Buy your tickets for our event on March 11, 2026 with Markus Zusak here! https://wildgeesebookshop.com/event-tickets/markus-zusak-at-the-historic-artcraft-theatreCan't make it to the event? Preorder a copy of the 20th Anniversary Edition of The Book Thief here!https://www.wildgeesebookshop.com/item/WLhu9GQ-hlMwSgNT9yTmVQAbout Eric Jenkins:Eric Jenkins is an educator at Franklin Community High School in Franklin, Indiana, where he teaches 10th-grade Honors and General English Language Arts, Indiana University’s ACP Composition course, W131, and Ivy Tech’s EDUC 101: Principles in Teaching. In 2024, Jenkins was named Indiana Teacher of the Year and received the Indiana University School of Education Dean’s Medallion for his contributions to the profession. His work emphasizes challenging students to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers while advocating for public education at the state and national levels.