Episode #311 Lisa Jacovsky and "Dragon Island: Football Season"

From Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast by Diana Kathryn Penn

April 13, 2026 · 17 min · Season 5 · Episode 311

About this episode

This episode features Lisa Jacovsky discussing her book 'Dragon Island: Football Season', a story about dragons and football.

Dragon Island: Football Season is an exciting, action-filled story about dragons who are passionate about football. With six teams, each made up of six players, the dragons have a unique ability to change their colors to match their team uniforms. One of the standout players is Ember, a deaf dragon with exceptional vision and a talent for creating winning strategies. Her skills are so valuable that each team takes turns drafting her onto their roster. The highlight of the story is a thrilling football match between Team Firestorm and Team Thunder. As the game unfolds, teamwork, clever plays, and strategy keep readers on the edge of their seats as they discover who will emerge victorious. At its core, the story is a celebration of competition, teamwork, and the unbreakable bond of friendship. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Jacovsky is a Psychology professor at Union College of NJ and SNHU. Lisa began writing short stories when she was seven years old. Writing is a passion for her and one of the many things she enjoys. She is currently the author of the award-winning first four books in the Let's Talk! Series, Rascal Cat Brothers, Purrrfect as I am, and Spooky Ooky Dance Party. Lisa lives…

People in this episode

Host: Diana Kathryn Penn

Guest: Lisa Jacovsky

Topics covered

dragons
football
teamwork
friendship
children's literature

Keywords

dragons
football
children's story
teamwork
friendship
Lisa Jacovsky
action-filled

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Union College of NJ, SNHU

Books & works: Dragon Island: Football Season