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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 51 MIN

Frederick Joseph: 3× NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author and Activist | Book Talk

from E Train Talks: A Literacy Initiative · host Ethan Minton: Book Reviewer, Reader, and Author Interviewer!

I was truly honored to welcome award-winning and NYT Bestselling author, Frederick Joseph to E Train Talks. In case you didn't know, ​⁠ is a three-time New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author who has written powerful books for readers of all ages. In this interview, we discussed THIS THING OF OURS, EVERYTHING’S NOT LOST, and PLANTING HOPE, along with a few of his other meaningful and thought-provoking books.Frederick’s commitment to creating positive change reaches far beyond his writing. He created the #BlackPantherChallenge, a fundraising campaign that raised nearly $1 million and helped more than 73,000 children around the world see BLACK PANTHER in theaters.His writing and activism have earned him numerous honors, including recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award.This was a phenomenal conversation, one I won't soon forget and will forever cherish! It was fun, engaging, and full of surprises!Be sure to like and subscribe to E Train Talks Books for access to more interviews, book reviews and recommendations!Powered by E Train Talks, Inc. ‪​⁠ Where Every Child's Journey Begins with a Book. Readers Make Leaders!Support E Train Talks Literacy Initiative and give the gift of books to children in underprivileged communities and help open doors to a brighter future: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/4938608E Train Talks, Inc., is a 501©(3) nonprofit founded and led by Ethan (known as E Train), a 15-year-old award-winning literacy advocate and Giving Tuesday teen leader. E Train is committed to celebrating early literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages. Through engaging interviews with children's authors, book reviews, school visits, and literacy-focused events, E Train sparks curiosity and encourages children to discover the magic of reading. By championing diverse voices and stories, E Train not only supports language development and comprehension skills but also helps children build empathy, confidence, and a strong educational foundation.

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