E Train Talks Books
@etraintalks.bsky.social
E Train Talks Inc. is a 501©(3) literacy nonprofit. Founded by Ethan, a 14-year-old award-winning literacy advocate, book reviewer & podcaster.
E Train Talks is turning pages and changing lives, one story at a time! www.etraintalks.com
E Train Talks is turning pages and changing lives, one story at a time! www.etraintalks.com
For the second year in a row, E Train Talks has been voted Sacramento’s #1 Youth Development Program! I’m unbelievably grateful to everyone who voted for me. I plan to continue spreading book joy to kids everywhere, especially to kids who lack reading resources! @sacbee.com #booksky
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For the second year in a row, E Train Talks has been voted Sacramento’s #1 Youth Development Program! I’m unbelievably grateful to everyone who voted for me. I plan to continue spreading book joy to kids everywhere, especially to kids who lack reading resources! @sacbee.com #booksky
🕎CALL FOR HANUKKAH CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS!🕎
Hanukkah begins this year on the evening of Sun, Dec 14th and ends on Mon, Dec 22, 2025, and I’m celebrating by hosting a special Q&A podcast with Hanukkah storytellers! Find out more or sign up at: forms.gle/TcNX6DbbShg2...
#booksky #authors #podcast
Hanukkah begins this year on the evening of Sun, Dec 14th and ends on Mon, Dec 22, 2025, and I’m celebrating by hosting a special Q&A podcast with Hanukkah storytellers! Find out more or sign up at: forms.gle/TcNX6DbbShg2...
#booksky #authors #podcast
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🕎CALL FOR HANUKKAH CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS!🕎
Hanukkah begins this year on the evening of Sun, Dec 14th and ends on Mon, Dec 22, 2025, and I’m celebrating by hosting a special Q&A podcast with Hanukkah storytellers! Find out more or sign up at: forms.gle/TcNX6DbbShg2...
#booksky #authors #podcast
Hanukkah begins this year on the evening of Sun, Dec 14th and ends on Mon, Dec 22, 2025, and I’m celebrating by hosting a special Q&A podcast with Hanukkah storytellers! Find out more or sign up at: forms.gle/TcNX6DbbShg2...
#booksky #authors #podcast
This was a such a special week, I had the chance to read a meaningful story, craft @givingtuesday.bsky.social kindness bookmarks, and give 65 second graders each their own eco-friendly brand new picture book!
October 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This was a such a special week, I had the chance to read a meaningful story, craft @givingtuesday.bsky.social kindness bookmarks, and give 65 second graders each their own eco-friendly brand new picture book!
Thanks to an incredible grant through @givingtuesday.bsky.social, I had the chance to form a teen giving circle. I partnered w/a local Scouts troop to give to a Sacramento nonprofit. Last night, we took our final vote on which organization to support! The winning nonprofit will be revealed soon!
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Thanks to an incredible grant through @givingtuesday.bsky.social, I had the chance to form a teen giving circle. I partnered w/a local Scouts troop to give to a Sacramento nonprofit. Last night, we took our final vote on which organization to support! The winning nonprofit will be revealed soon!
I spoke with over 100 amazing 1st, 4th & 5th graders at a local Sacramento elementary school. We talked about our favorite #kidlit books, shared smiles & spread @givingtuesday.bsky.social bookmark joy! Each student was given a brand new story to keep & cherish.📚❤️
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I spoke with over 100 amazing 1st, 4th & 5th graders at a local Sacramento elementary school. We talked about our favorite #kidlit books, shared smiles & spread @givingtuesday.bsky.social bookmark joy! Each student was given a brand new story to keep & cherish.📚❤️
Today I gave over 100 new books to 1st, 4th & 5th graders at a local Sacramento elementary school. I read a story, talked about the magic of books & shared my bookmark initiative! Stories have the power to change lives & If I can inspire even one child to read, I know I’m on the right path!
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today I gave over 100 new books to 1st, 4th & 5th graders at a local Sacramento elementary school. I read a story, talked about the magic of books & shared my bookmark initiative! Stories have the power to change lives & If I can inspire even one child to read, I know I’m on the right path!
The books in this video are heading to local classrooms of 1st, 4th & 5th graders, each with a special Giving Tuesday handwritten inspirational bookmark crafted by children from all over the country! ❤️📚
@flamelauthor.bsky.social @rickriordan.bsky.social
@firstbook.org @givingtuesday.bsky.social
@flamelauthor.bsky.social @rickriordan.bsky.social
@firstbook.org @givingtuesday.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The books in this video are heading to local classrooms of 1st, 4th & 5th graders, each with a special Giving Tuesday handwritten inspirational bookmark crafted by children from all over the country! ❤️📚
@flamelauthor.bsky.social @rickriordan.bsky.social
@firstbook.org @givingtuesday.bsky.social
@flamelauthor.bsky.social @rickriordan.bsky.social
@firstbook.org @givingtuesday.bsky.social
It’s time to kickoff my @givingtuesday.bsky.social Bookmark initiative! From now until 22/2/25, I’m spreading kindness with students, teachers, librarians & readers across the country. This year the theme is “BE KIND TO THE EARTH!” First 5 to sigh up their class get a book!
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October 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It’s time to kickoff my @givingtuesday.bsky.social Bookmark initiative! From now until 22/2/25, I’m spreading kindness with students, teachers, librarians & readers across the country. This year the theme is “BE KIND TO THE EARTH!” First 5 to sigh up their class get a book!
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Happy International Day of Peace! To commemorate, I’m reading THE STORY AND SCIENCE OF HOPE by author @andreapcurtis.bsky.social & illustrated by
Ana Suárez.
“ Hope is more than a feeling. It is a powerful tool to improve our lives and those of our neighbors, friends, and even the planet.”
Ana Suárez.
“ Hope is more than a feeling. It is a powerful tool to improve our lives and those of our neighbors, friends, and even the planet.”
September 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Happy International Day of Peace! To commemorate, I’m reading THE STORY AND SCIENCE OF HOPE by author @andreapcurtis.bsky.social & illustrated by
Ana Suárez.
“ Hope is more than a feeling. It is a powerful tool to improve our lives and those of our neighbors, friends, and even the planet.”
Ana Suárez.
“ Hope is more than a feeling. It is a powerful tool to improve our lives and those of our neighbors, friends, and even the planet.”
I’ve recorded over 150 interviews & every podcast closes with the same question. Author Kate DiCamillo’s answer to my question, “If you could be or meet any literary character, who would it be and why?” is the most touching.📚♥️
Be sure to watch the full interview.
youtu.be/UZoJNvF5sng?...
#booksky
Be sure to watch the full interview.
youtu.be/UZoJNvF5sng?...
#booksky
September 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’ve recorded over 150 interviews & every podcast closes with the same question. Author Kate DiCamillo’s answer to my question, “If you could be or meet any literary character, who would it be and why?” is the most touching.📚♥️
Be sure to watch the full interview.
youtu.be/UZoJNvF5sng?...
#booksky
Be sure to watch the full interview.
youtu.be/UZoJNvF5sng?...
#booksky
Today on the E Train Talks podcast, I’m celebrating 25 years of BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE with an interview of 2X-Newbery Medalist, author Kate DiCamillo. Stay tuned!
September 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Today on the E Train Talks podcast, I’m celebrating 25 years of BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE with an interview of 2X-Newbery Medalist, author Kate DiCamillo. Stay tuned!
Happy National Nonprofit Day!
Today is a day we recognize and celebrate the positive impact nonprofit organizations are making on communities and the world. The truth is, I could not spread book joy and reach as many children as I do, if it wasn’t for you! Thanks for supporting my literacy journey!
Today is a day we recognize and celebrate the positive impact nonprofit organizations are making on communities and the world. The truth is, I could not spread book joy and reach as many children as I do, if it wasn’t for you! Thanks for supporting my literacy journey!
August 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Happy National Nonprofit Day!
Today is a day we recognize and celebrate the positive impact nonprofit organizations are making on communities and the world. The truth is, I could not spread book joy and reach as many children as I do, if it wasn’t for you! Thanks for supporting my literacy journey!
Today is a day we recognize and celebrate the positive impact nonprofit organizations are making on communities and the world. The truth is, I could not spread book joy and reach as many children as I do, if it wasn’t for you! Thanks for supporting my literacy journey!
It was a day filled with endless book smiles! So proud to be a part of a community that comes together to give! Thank you to all the writers, authors, publishers & book friends who’ve donated to my nonprofit, you make all this giving possible! 📚
#booksky #literacyforall #sacramento
#booksky #literacyforall #sacramento
August 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It was a day filled with endless book smiles! So proud to be a part of a community that comes together to give! Thank you to all the writers, authors, publishers & book friends who’ve donated to my nonprofit, you make all this giving possible! 📚
#booksky #literacyforall #sacramento
#booksky #literacyforall #sacramento
Spent my day giving over 600 new children’s #books to kids in need in the Sacramento area. Over 1500 people signed up to attend Sacramento Mayor McCarty & Vice Mayor Talamantes’ Annual Backpack giveaway! It was incredible watching so many organizations come together to give back to the community.
August 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Spent my day giving over 600 new children’s #books to kids in need in the Sacramento area. Over 1500 people signed up to attend Sacramento Mayor McCarty & Vice Mayor Talamantes’ Annual Backpack giveaway! It was incredible watching so many organizations come together to give back to the community.
📣 I’ve been nominated as a 2025 Sacramento Favorite & I’d be honored if you’d cast your online vote for E Train Talks at: www.votesacramento.com
I’m listed under 2 voting categories! EDUCATION ➡️ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES ➡️ NONPROFIT. Once done, be sure to confirm your vote 4 E Train Talks! Thanks
I’m listed under 2 voting categories! EDUCATION ➡️ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES ➡️ NONPROFIT. Once done, be sure to confirm your vote 4 E Train Talks! Thanks
July 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
📣 I’ve been nominated as a 2025 Sacramento Favorite & I’d be honored if you’d cast your online vote for E Train Talks at: www.votesacramento.com
I’m listed under 2 voting categories! EDUCATION ➡️ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES ➡️ NONPROFIT. Once done, be sure to confirm your vote 4 E Train Talks! Thanks
I’m listed under 2 voting categories! EDUCATION ➡️ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES ➡️ NONPROFIT. Once done, be sure to confirm your vote 4 E Train Talks! Thanks
Special book mail arrived today! Author Yolanda King donated her sweet picture book, IN THE GARDEN WITH YOU for me to give at Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty & Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes’ Backpack Giveaway event on 8/4 Thank you for sharing book joy & for donating to my nonprofit. I’m so grateful!
July 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Special book mail arrived today! Author Yolanda King donated her sweet picture book, IN THE GARDEN WITH YOU for me to give at Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty & Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes’ Backpack Giveaway event on 8/4 Thank you for sharing book joy & for donating to my nonprofit. I’m so grateful!
Hi book friends! Come see me at Fairy Tale Town in #Sacramento this Thursday, 7/17! I’ll be reading picture books by local authors between 11 AM and 2 PM!
A special thank you to @mysmud.bsky.social for sponsoring some fun giveaways to hand out during my event! I’m so excited & grateful!
A special thank you to @mysmud.bsky.social for sponsoring some fun giveaways to hand out during my event! I’m so excited & grateful!
July 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Hi book friends! Come see me at Fairy Tale Town in #Sacramento this Thursday, 7/17! I’ll be reading picture books by local authors between 11 AM and 2 PM!
A special thank you to @mysmud.bsky.social for sponsoring some fun giveaways to hand out during my event! I’m so excited & grateful!
A special thank you to @mysmud.bsky.social for sponsoring some fun giveaways to hand out during my event! I’m so excited & grateful!
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to author @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social & his brand new book SPARK!
I had the honor of reading SPARK before ink touched the page, & before much of the reading world knew about this timely, relevant & profoundly beautiful story. Thank you for this amazing gift Chris!
I had the honor of reading SPARK before ink touched the page, & before much of the reading world knew about this timely, relevant & profoundly beautiful story. Thank you for this amazing gift Chris!
July 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to author @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social & his brand new book SPARK!
I had the honor of reading SPARK before ink touched the page, & before much of the reading world knew about this timely, relevant & profoundly beautiful story. Thank you for this amazing gift Chris!
I had the honor of reading SPARK before ink touched the page, & before much of the reading world knew about this timely, relevant & profoundly beautiful story. Thank you for this amazing gift Chris!
To show my support for Pride Month, I donated #LGBTQ+ books in #LittleFreeLibraries throughout the #Sacramento area. One of the best ways to teach empathy, acceptance & compassion is through stories. I believe everyone has the right & deserves, to love whomever they want. LOVE IS LOVE.
July 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
To show my support for Pride Month, I donated #LGBTQ+ books in #LittleFreeLibraries throughout the #Sacramento area. One of the best ways to teach empathy, acceptance & compassion is through stories. I believe everyone has the right & deserves, to love whomever they want. LOVE IS LOVE.
Today I’m excited to travel “virtually” to Beaver Valley Community School in Thornbury, Canada to talk with 4th graders about #mglit books, kindness & following your dreams!
#literacyadvocate #Canada
#teachers #etraintalks
#literacyadvocate #Canada
#teachers #etraintalks
June 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today I’m excited to travel “virtually” to Beaver Valley Community School in Thornbury, Canada to talk with 4th graders about #mglit books, kindness & following your dreams!
#literacyadvocate #Canada
#teachers #etraintalks
#literacyadvocate #Canada
#teachers #etraintalks
It was an honor to be recognized by Sacramento DOVIA
for my 3.5 years of volunteer work. I’m so grateful & I plan to continue giving back to the #sacramento community by advocating for early literacy & inspiring as many young readers as I can. #DOVIA #Sacramento
for my 3.5 years of volunteer work. I’m so grateful & I plan to continue giving back to the #sacramento community by advocating for early literacy & inspiring as many young readers as I can. #DOVIA #Sacramento
May 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It was an honor to be recognized by Sacramento DOVIA
for my 3.5 years of volunteer work. I’m so grateful & I plan to continue giving back to the #sacramento community by advocating for early literacy & inspiring as many young readers as I can. #DOVIA #Sacramento
for my 3.5 years of volunteer work. I’m so grateful & I plan to continue giving back to the #sacramento community by advocating for early literacy & inspiring as many young readers as I can. #DOVIA #Sacramento
I’ve loved the Beatles since I was 2 years old. They are larger than life 🎶 legends! Wish I’d had WE ARE THE BEATLES when I was younger! Grateful Authors @bradmeltzer.com & Christopher Eliopoulos brought this fun & informative BEATLES story into the world!See me at 3 singing in the thread below ⬇️
May 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I’ve loved the Beatles since I was 2 years old. They are larger than life 🎶 legends! Wish I’d had WE ARE THE BEATLES when I was younger! Grateful Authors @bradmeltzer.com & Christopher Eliopoulos brought this fun & informative BEATLES story into the world!See me at 3 singing in the thread below ⬇️
OCTOPUS MOON by author Bobbie Pyron
is my #MGLit Mental Health Awareness Month book pick. 💚 Pearl, a 10-year-old girl feels everything around her so intensely that it overwhelms her & she begins to fade away, hiding under the covers, wishing the world would just go away. A must read! #booksky #MHAM
is my #MGLit Mental Health Awareness Month book pick. 💚 Pearl, a 10-year-old girl feels everything around her so intensely that it overwhelms her & she begins to fade away, hiding under the covers, wishing the world would just go away. A must read! #booksky #MHAM
May 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I love getting kids excited about reading! Talking about the magic of reading to children at a young age and informing them about different ways free books can be accessed, helps eliminate roadblocks to early literacy.
Inform & Inspire!
Readers make leaders!
Advocate 4 change!
#literacyadvocate
Inform & Inspire!
Readers make leaders!
Advocate 4 change!
#literacyadvocate
May 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I love getting kids excited about reading! Talking about the magic of reading to children at a young age and informing them about different ways free books can be accessed, helps eliminate roadblocks to early literacy.
Inform & Inspire!
Readers make leaders!
Advocate 4 change!
#literacyadvocate
Inform & Inspire!
Readers make leaders!
Advocate 4 change!
#literacyadvocate