Midtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt Rappolt Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/midtown-bookshelf-w-allison-dyjach-serena-mcdiarmid-matt-rappolt Midtown Bookshelf © 2025 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 144ca691-8ebc-56ba-977e-68a25647d14c no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:41 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:34:04 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/EqxTm8uZ6Ysm8I8xvdRTIj661n1qR2FnFekQ3LM07Tw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwNDI2LzE2MTg2/NzU2NTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Midtown Bookshelf with Allison Dyjach, Serena McDiarmid, & Matt Rappolt episodic Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Midtown Bookshelf Midtown Bookshelf. books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, Matthew Rappolt No No Episode 18: Season 1 Finale & Recap 18 18 Episode 18: Season 1 Finale & Recap full d2700b04-0ea3-468c-8408-f6b6c69fe3ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c7d0298 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 17:45:17 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3496 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 17: National Indigenous Persons Day 17 17 Episode 17: National Indigenous Persons Day full ba037969-6850-4dc8-a493-bcb738b107a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87078312 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 17:43:36 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3530 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 16: The End of School? 16 16 Episode 16: The End of School? full 1e734e11-8876-41fa-99b5-7eff7e305db3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccb0edef To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 17:40:22 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3597 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 15: Black Lives Matter Protests 15 15 Episode 15: Black Lives Matter Protests full 0debf4a1-24ff-493a-9890-5ad20da91f62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec27355b To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 17:38:02 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3600 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 14: Creativity 14 14 Episode 14: Creativity full 144ab0bb-1ae1-41ca-a335-517b74dd72bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4e844a8 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 17:36:15 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3486 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 13: Eid 13 13 Episode 13: Eid full 39d66df8-2dd7-4434-9b92-e7e95cf762c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff14662b To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 17:27:56 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3538 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 12: Royalty 12 12 Episode 12: Royalty full 4c7a4e17-dee8-4104-b055-88ab670541a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8a44a63 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 16:58:08 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3599 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 11: Mothers Day 11 11 Episode 11: Mothers Day full 483450a7-873e-4b54-b11d-d8e73191d31c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cda90b7 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 16:56:21 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3682 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Mayday Special: Celebrating the KW Community 10 10 Mayday Special: Celebrating the KW Community full 05fdb84a-7ada-4aa8-b573-4b99eed793f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bbdf8f0 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 16:54:14 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3639 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 9: Earth Day 9 9 Episode 9: Earth Day full d0e93b68-182f-4557-ad81-d10e29967187 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cc30e12 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:26:55 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3550 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 8: Meals 8 8 Episode 8: Meals full ad9e46b0-e321-4a32-ab99-2b31289918e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/631404f8 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:24:01 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3557 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 7: Gardens 7 7 Episode 7: Gardens full 98c0724c-f3ae-4c73-99fc-73f55d6b0b3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1487b78f To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:22:12 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3597 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 6: International Children's Book Day & Isabel Arsenault 6 6 Episode 6: International Children's Book Day & Isabel Arsenault full 70c2b3a2-68e2-434f-b58c-ea511ddbc75c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff50d9d2 In this episode, Midtown Bookshelf got all glammed up for award season... picture book style! Isabel Arsenault was the Canadian illustrator nominated to the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Awards this year, so the gang brought in three unique picture books that showcase her amazing achievements in artistic storytelling. 


Picture Books:

  • Virginia Wolf written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Isabel Arsenault,
  • The Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois written by Amy Novesky and illustrated Isabel Arsenault,
  • Spork written Kyo Maclear and illustrated Isabel Arsenault,

Songs:

  • "Come Fly Away" by Jeremy Fisher, from the album Flood, Aquarius Records. 
  • "Playing in the Snow" by Aasiva, from the album Aasiva, Self-Released.
  • "In Deepest Blue" by Joshua Hyslop, from the album In Deepest Blue, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Needle" by Born Ruffians, from the album Birthmarks, Paper Bag Records.

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt.

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio (midtownradio.ca) in April, 2020.

 

]]> In this episode, Midtown Bookshelf got all glammed up for award season... picture book style! Isabel Arsenault was the Canadian illustrator nominated to the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Awards this year, so the gang brought in three unique picture books that showcase her amazing achievements in artistic storytelling. 


Picture Books:

  • Virginia Wolf written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Isabel Arsenault,
  • The Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois written by Amy Novesky and illustrated Isabel Arsenault,
  • Spork written Kyo Maclear and illustrated Isabel Arsenault,

Songs:

  • "Come Fly Away" by Jeremy Fisher, from the album Flood, Aquarius Records. 
  • "Playing in the Snow" by Aasiva, from the album Aasiva, Self-Released.
  • "In Deepest Blue" by Joshua Hyslop, from the album In Deepest Blue, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Needle" by Born Ruffians, from the album Birthmarks, Paper Bag Records.

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt.

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio (midtownradio.ca) in April, 2020.

 

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:18:52 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3557 In this episode, Midtown Bookshelf gets all glammed up for award season... picture book style! Isabel Arsenault was the Canadian illustrator nominated to the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Awards this year, so the gang brings in three unique picture books that showcase her amazing achievements in artistic storytelling. In this episode, Midtown Bookshelf gets all glammed up for award season... picture book style! Isabel Arsenault was the Canadian illustrator nominated to the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Awards this year, so the gang brings in three unique picture books t books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 5: Merry Midtown Bookshelf 5 5 Episode 5: Merry Midtown Bookshelf full 5be061e8-ef81-489a-aed5-c17bed97b1b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c85f865 It's all smiles on the Bookshelf as Serena, Matt, and Allison dig into some truly feel-good picture books. Matt shares one of his favourite childhood classics, Serena showcases a picture book that appears to be missing one of its key components, and Allison brings in a laugh-out-loud twisted folktale. Much merriment is had! 


Picture Books:

  • The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by John Klassen, Candlewick Press. 
  • Jillian Jiggs written and illustrated Phoebe Gilman, Scholastic. 
  • The Book with No Pictures written by B.J. Novak, Dial Books.

Songs:

  • "Memo (Not the End)" by Craig Cardiff, from the album Love is Louder (Than All the Noise) Pt. 1 & 2, True North Records. 
  • "Young Hearts" by Inlet Sound, from the album The Romantics, Self-Released. 
  • "Paper Planes" by East of Avenue, from the album East of Avenue, Vapor Music. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt.

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March, 2020.

]]> It's all smiles on the Bookshelf as Serena, Matt, and Allison dig into some truly feel-good picture books. Matt shares one of his favourite childhood classics, Serena showcases a picture book that appears to be missing one of its key components, and Allison brings in a laugh-out-loud twisted folktale. Much merriment is had! 


Picture Books:

  • The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by John Klassen, Candlewick Press. 
  • Jillian Jiggs written and illustrated Phoebe Gilman, Scholastic. 
  • The Book with No Pictures written by B.J. Novak, Dial Books.

Songs:

  • "Memo (Not the End)" by Craig Cardiff, from the album Love is Louder (Than All the Noise) Pt. 1 & 2, True North Records. 
  • "Young Hearts" by Inlet Sound, from the album The Romantics, Self-Released. 
  • "Paper Planes" by East of Avenue, from the album East of Avenue, Vapor Music. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt.

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March, 2020.

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:02:39 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3481 It's all smiles on the Bookshelf as Serena, Matt, and Allison dig into some truly feel-good picture books. Matt shares one of his favourite childhood classics, Serena showcases a picture book that appears to be missing one of its key components, and Allison brings in a laugh-out-loud twisted folktale. Much merriment is had! It's all smiles on the Bookshelf as Serena, Matt, and Allison dig into some truly feel-good picture books. Matt shares one of his favourite childhood classics, Serena showcases a picture book that appears to be missing one of its key components, and Allis books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 4: World Forests Day 4 4 Episode 4: World Forests Day full b53544b2-3988-4468-9d06-0897e58eab8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/08b83eca To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs.

Picture Books: 

  • The Great Kapok Tree written and illustrated by Lynn Cherry, HMH Books for Young Readers.
  • The Giving Tree written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, Harper.
  • A Little Stuck written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, Penguin Young Readers. 

Songs:

  • "Open Windows" by The Good Lovelies from the album Burn the Plan, Self-Published. 
  • "Root Systems" by The Great Lake Swimmers from the album The Waves, the Wake, Nettwerk Records. 
  • "Gonna Get Good" by The Once from the album We Win Some We Lose, Directly Records. 

Episode written, recorded, and produced by Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, and Matt Rappolt

Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in March 2020

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:59:57 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 3596 To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs. To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the gang discusses a trio of picture books on the subject of trees. They also share their favourite forest-themed songs. books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No Episode 1: Diversity & World Radio Day 1 1 Episode 1: Diversity & World Radio Day full 2dbfc285-ed2d-4017-bfa5-9a9026e32b0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce172233 For the inaugural episode of Bookshelf, Serena, Matt, and Allison celebrate World Radio Day and the theme of diversity. 
Recorded and Produced by Matt Rappolt, Serena, McDiarmid, & Allison Dyjach
Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in February, 2020.

]]> For the inaugural episode of Bookshelf, Serena, Matt, and Allison celebrate World Radio Day and the theme of diversity. 
Recorded and Produced by Matt Rappolt, Serena, McDiarmid, & Allison Dyjach
Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in February, 2020.

]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:57:43 -0700 Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt Serena McDiarmid, Allison Dyjach, & Matt Rappolt 2496 For the inaugural episode of Bookshelf, Serena, Matt, and Allison celebrate World Radio Day and the theme of diversity. Recorded and Produced by Matt Rappolt, Serena, McDiarmid, & Allison Dyjach Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in February, 2020. For the inaugural episode of Bookshelf, Serena, Matt, and Allison celebrate World Radio Day and the theme of diversity. Recorded and Produced by Matt Rappolt, Serena, McDiarmid, & Allison Dyjach Originally Aired on Midtown Radio in February, 2020. books, picture books, Kitchener, Waterloo, Midtown, KW, Canadian, No