The ReadPlayTalk Podcast

In this episode, Lindsay talks with local author Angela Henderson Smith.Learn more about Angela on her website: www.angelahendersonsmith.comCheck out Angela’s three books!Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree: Linked hereIsaac and Izzy’s Tree House: Linked hereIsaac and Izzy’s Magical Maples: Linked hereCheck out programs offered at the Mesquite Public Library and the Balch Springs Public Library.Link to Mesquite Public LibraryLink to Balch Springs Public LibraryHere are some of Angela’s favorite activities to do with kids:-Read The Apple Doll by Elisa Kleven and then have your child make their own apple doll-Read books that incorporate food and then share that food with your child. This is a great activity to pair with Angela’s books!-Incorporate nature with the books that you read with your child-Find stuffed animals that match characters in books you are reading-Put on a puppet show retelling the story that you’ve just readTo learn more about how to book author Angela Henderson Smith at your school, visit her website: www.angelahendersonsmith.comSign up for Angela’s newsletters to receive your two freebies at www.angelahendersonsmith.comHere are some of Angela’s favorite books:Victoria Plum by Angela RipponOut of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry by Kwame AlexanderGlasswings: A Butterfly’s Story by Elisa KlevenJoan of Art by Lesa EngelthalerAnimals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi BarrettFletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia RawlinsonSunflower House by Eve Bunting Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert BarryBirthday Monsters by Sandra BoyntonGingerbread Friends by Jan BrettPlanting a Rainbow by Lois EhlertLearn more about Angela’s summer writing camps here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3LoB5ep3Ev0dDiZZoBG4QjejAHUh2DnxVBk3bd-9O1vgMgA/viewformFollow Angela on Instagram and Facebook @authorangelahendersonsmithFollow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Show Notes

In this episode, Lindsay talks with local author Angela Henderson Smith.


Learn more about Angela on her website: www.angelahendersonsmith.com


Check out Angela’s three books!

Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree: Linked here

Isaac and Izzy’s Tree House: Linked here

Isaac and Izzy’s Magical Maples: Linked here


Check out programs offered at the Mesquite Public Library and the Balch Springs Public Library.

Link to Mesquite Public Library

Link to Balch Springs Public Library


Here are some of Angela’s favorite activities to do with kids:

-Read The Apple Doll by Elisa Kleven and then have your child make their own apple doll

-Read books that incorporate food and then share that food with your child. This is a great activity to pair with Angela’s books!

-Incorporate nature with the books that you read with your child

-Find stuffed animals that match characters in books you are reading

-Put on a puppet show retelling the story that you’ve just read



To learn more about how to book author Angela Henderson Smith at your school, visit her website: www.angelahendersonsmith.com


Sign up for Angela’s newsletters to receive your two freebies at www.angelahendersonsmith.com



Here are some of Angela’s favorite books:

Victoria Plum by Angela Rippon

Out of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry by Kwame Alexander

Glasswings: A Butterfly’s Story by Elisa Kleven

Joan of Art by Lesa Engelthaler

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson

Sunflower House by Eve Bunting 

Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

Birthday Monsters by Sandra Boynton

Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert


Learn more about Angela’s summer writing camps here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3LoB5ep3Ev0dDiZZoBG4QjejAHUh2DnxVBk3bd-9O1vgMgA/viewform


Follow Angela on Instagram and Facebook @authorangelahendersonsmith



Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX


What is The ReadPlayTalk Podcast?

Join us as we take a closer look at Mesquite ISD's ReadPlayTalk initiative, exploring parent and child interaction, school involvement, business partnerships, and community engagement. By listening to this podcast, you'll be encouraged to read, play, and talk with your child every day!