Welcome to a special episode of E Train Talks! In today's show, I’m speaking to the Avengers of comedy writing, if the Avengers were Jewish (oh wait! Come to think of it a few are!). This is the first interview in my 2025 Jewish American Heritage month series and I'm so excited. This is my talk with 5 time Emmy and Peabody award-winning Jewish-American comedy writer, author, and producer Rob Kutner! Rob is a former writer for The Daily Show and Conan, and the author of books such as APOCALYPSE HOW, THE FUTURE ACCORDING TO ME, and his newest novel, THE JEWS: 5000 YEARS AND COUNTING! This was a talk to remember! I had the best time learning about Rob Kutner's amazing writing journey, and you will too! Be sure to watch and subscribe!"Rob Kutner has won 5 Emmys, a Peabody, a TCA, and a Grammy writing for such shows as TBS' “CONAN” and “THE DAILY SHOW with Jon Stewart; co-created the fact-based comedy TV show “GANDER“; and is currently Head Writer for the independent interfaith action-comedy animated show “GOD'SGANG.”"Thanks for watching my interview with Author Rob Kutner! I hope you learned something new today, I know I did! If you enjoyed our talk, please do me a favor and like this video, and while you're at it, subscribe to my YouTube channel! Thanks

In this video, I sat down virtually with Wendelin Van Draanen, the multi-award-winning author of over 30 books for children and teens of all ages. With a writing career that spans over two decades, and books that have touched the hearts of countless readers, Wendelin has many interesting and touching stories to share. You'll learn from someone who's crafted picture books, to middle grade to even YA not to mention you'll learn how her middle-grade novel FLIPPED was transformed into a Rob Reiner directed motion picture, but that's just the start, during our talk, Wendelin shares many more fun and meaningful details about her incredible writing journey! Enjoy my interview with a true writing wonder, Wendelin Van Draanen! Thanks for watching my interview with Author Wendelin Van Draanen! I hope you learned something new today, I know I did! If you enjoyed our talk, please do me a favor and like this video, and while you're at it, please subscribe to my YouTube channel! Thanks!E Train Talks, Inc.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

Greek mythology is known for spotlighting the many talents of the Greek gods, discrediting goddesses and the women that helped pave the way in mythological stories. Luckily, we have amazing writers like Katherine Marsh who are busting myths and writing the truth behind every tale. THE MYTH OF MONSTERS: GOD’S CURSE is an eye opening and exciting reading experience! GOD’S CURSE is the second book in THE MYTH OF MONSTERS series, and I’m hoping it won’t be the last! Be sure to check out THE MYTH OF MONSTERS: GOD’S CURSE, you’re going to love it! It’s a 10/10! A new favorite 2025 read!Special Note — A big thank you to Katherine Marsh for mentioning me in the acknowledgments of this fantastic read! Very grateful!Title: THE MYTH OF MONSTERS: GOD’S CURSE Author: Katherine MarshPublisher: Storytide, an imprint of HarperCollinsBook reviewer: Ethan ( E Train)