Emely Rumble on Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, How Reading Heals & Builds Confidence

On this episode of the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with Emely Rumble, author of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, to explore how books and poetry can heal your mind, boost confidence, and help you grow emotionally. Em shares insights on the transformative power of reading, re-reading, and bibliotherapy — plus practical ways literature can connect you to your past, present, and future.We also talk about the books that shaped her life, the role of poetry in personal growth, and how reading can be a radical form of self-care.Get your copy of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bibliotherapy-in-the-Bronx/Emely-Rumble-LCSW/9781955905879 Join the Bookum Book Club & Download the App: https://www.bookumapp.comBooks Mentioned: Maya Angelou – I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Toni Morrison – Beloved, Jason Reynolds, Frederick Joseph, Mindset, Love by the Books, Sky Full of Elephants, The Cost of Healing, Afurvent, Something We Said, Conjuring AmericaWhy Listen: Learn how reading can heal trauma  Build confidence through literature  Discover the power of bibliotherapy for personal and collective growth  Practical tips to make reading a tool for self-care and emotional development Timestamps: 1:15 - Bad Bunny SB Halftime Show 3:12 - The Power of Poetry 5:35 - The Power of Books 7:01 - What is Bibliotherapy? 7:35 - Getting into teaching Bibliotherapy 10:01 - How Books Help you Heal 10:54 - Why the Caged-Bird Sings? 13:01 - Gaining back your free time with reading 15:12 - The Power of Re-Reading 16:22 - Reading Beloved 18:12 - Your Past, Present, Future all live within the book 19:12 - Reading Children and Middle Grade Books for Healing Trauma 21:05 - Seeing yourself/your culture through books 24:01 - Sky Full of Elephants 25:53 - Seeing Progress through Bibliotherapy 28:55 - Using Reframing Language and Words 30:01 - Controlling Language 30:50 - How Different Genders Handle Bibliotherapy 33:01 - Handling and Naming Emotions 34:01 - Client Story on Growing through Bibliotherapy 37:20 - On Community 38:12 - Balancing Personal v. Work Reading 40:11 - On Book Clubs 41:03 - Writing Process 44:32 - Naming the book Bibliotherapy in the Bronx 48:22 - Last, Now, Next book 50:11 - Rapid-Fire Book Questions 52:55 - What Should Be In A Reader's Toolkit?This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!