My Interview with JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD, Award-Winning Author & Literacy Advocate!

It was such a treat to interview award-winning children’s author, poet, and educator, Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood in-person! JaNay is a phenomenal human being, and her books are a representation of that, filled with rhymes, lyrics, and meaning! Tune into my talk with Dr. Brown-Wood and learn more about this phenomenal advocate for literacy and see why she's loved and respected by so many! Not to mention, her stories are marvelous! To add to the specialness of the day, I met up with JaNay at Oak Park's "Underground Books," a legendary independent bookstore who's gorgeous shelves are filled with an amazingly diverse collection of beautiful stories, many celebrating black authors and creators for every age reader!Thank you JaNay Brown-Wood and Underground Books for a day I'll always remember! BOOKS CHANGE LIVES!Be sure to watch my interview with Author JaNay Brown-Woods, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to E Train Talks for more inspiring author interviews, book discussions, and literary celebrations!E Train Talks, Inc.Founder & Host: Ethan Where Every Child's Journey Begins with a Book. E Train Talks, Inc., is a 501©(3) nonprofit founded and led by Ethan (known as E Train), a 14-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. Find out more about E Train's journey at: www.etraintalks.org