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Dream Gardens: Talking Up the Children's Books We Love

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The Beatryce Prophecy – an interview with Greg Howard

May 16, 2022 22:00 - 24 MB

Podcast #122 For my one hundred twenty-second Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Greg Howard about the middle grade novel The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo . Greg Howard is the author of such middle grade books as The Whispers and Middle School’s A Drag, You Better Werk!. His latest middle grade book is … Continue reading The Beatryce Prophecy – an interview with Greg Howard → The post The Beatryce Prophecy – an interview with Greg Howard appeared first on ...

Honey I Love, and Other Love Poems – an interview with Alice Faye Duncan

May 02, 2022 22:00 - 27.5 MB

Podcast #121 For my one hundred twenty-first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Alice Faye Duncan about the children’s book of poems Honey I Love, and Other Love Poems written by Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by Diane and Leo Dillon. Alice Faye Duncan is author of such books as Just Like a Mama, Memphis, Martin, … Continue reading Honey I Love, and Other Love Poems – an interview with Alice Faye Duncan → The post Honey I Love, and Other Love Poems – an interview...

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – an interview with Mahtab Narsimhan  

April 18, 2022 22:00 - 23.1 MB

Podcast #120 For my one hundred twentieth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Mahtab Narsimhan about the classic children’s novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis . Mahtab Narsimhan is author of The Tiffin, You and Me Both, and Genie Meanie.  Her latest book is the middle grade … Continue reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – an interview with Mahtab Narsimhan   → The post The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – an interview with Mahtab...

Their Eyes Were Watching God – an interview with Deedee Cummings      

April 04, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MB

Podcast #119 For my one hundred nineteenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Deedee Cummings about the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston . Deedee Cummings is a family therapist, founder of the Louisville Book Festival in Kentucky, and CEO of Make A Way Media. She is also author of several … Continue reading Their Eyes Were Watching God – an interview with Deedee Cummings       → The post Their Eyes Were Watching God – an interview with Dee...

Bread and Jam for Frances – an interview with Jessica Meserve   

March 21, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MB

Podcast #118 For my one hundred eighteenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and illustrator Jessica Meserve about the picture book Bread and Jam for Frances, written by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban. Jessica is author and illustrator of the picture book What Clara Saw as well as her latest book … Continue reading Bread and Jam for Frances – an interview with Jessica Meserve    → The post Bread and Jam for Frances – an interview with Jessica M...

A Story About Afiya – an interview with JaNay Brown-Wood   

March 07, 2022 23:00 - 25.7 MB

Podcast #117 For my one hundred seventeenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author JaNay Brown-Wood about the picture book A Story About Afiya, written by James Berry and illustrated by Anna Cunha. JaNay Brown-Wood is author of such books as Shhh! The Baby’s Asleep, Imani’s Moon, and Amara’s Farm, which is the first … Continue reading A Story About Afiya – an interview with JaNay Brown-Wood    → The post A Story About Afiya – an interview with JaNay Brown-Wood    app...

Don’t Cross The Line – an interview with Kristen Balouch   

February 22, 2022 02:30 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MB

Podcast #116 For my one hundred sixteenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Kristen Balouch about the picture book DON’T CROSS THE LINE, written by Isabel Minhos Martins and illustrated by Bernardo P Carvalho. Kristen is author and illustrator of such books as IF YOU ARE THE DREAMER, MYSTERY BOTTLE, and THE LITTLE … Continue reading Don’t Cross The Line – an interview with Kristen Balouch    → The post Don’t Cross The Line – an interview with Kristen Balouch    ...

The Book Thief – an interview with Nicole Magistro

February 07, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MB

Podcast #115 For my one hundred fifteenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Nicole Magistro about the YA novel THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak. Nicole is the author of the recently released picture book READ ISLAND. You can find more information about Nicole at myreadisland.com. You can find out more about the … Continue reading The Book Thief – an interview with Nicole Magistro → The post The Book Thief – an interview with Nicole Magistro appeared first on Dream G...

Kit’s Wilderness – an interview with Jessica Vitalis

January 17, 2022 23:00 - 27.3 MB

Podcast #114 For my one hundred fourteenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Jessica Vitalis about the young reader’s novel Kit’s Wilderness by David Almond. When Kit moves the coal mining village Stoneygate to take care of his grandfather, Kit is introduced to a few unusual friends, an unexpected enemy, a strange game … Continue reading Kit’s Wilderness – an interview with Jessica Vitalis → The post Kit’s Wilderness – an interview with Jessica Vitalis appeared fi...

Small Spaces- an interview with Rosena Fung

January 03, 2022 23:00 - 26.5 MB

Podcast #113 For my one hundred thirteenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and illustrator Rosena Fung about the middle grade horror novel Small Spaces by Katherine Arden. Eleven year old Ollie is already dealing with a heavy burden. However, things are about to get heavier and a whole lot creepier when her … Continue reading Small Spaces- an interview with Rosena Fung → The post Small Spaces- an interview with Rosena Fung appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears – an interview with Dawn Young

November 15, 2021 23:00 - 24.3 MB

Podcast #112 For my one hundred twelfth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Dawn Young about the picture book Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears, written by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Beth Coulton, and illustrated by Nate Wragg. Goldi Rocks is a modern update of a kids’ classic story which hits all the … Continue reading Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears – an interview with Dawn Young → The post Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears – an interview with Dawn Young appeared firs...

Angelina Ballerina – an interview with Elizabeth Lilly

November 01, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MB

Podcast #111 For my one hundred eleventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and illustrator Elizabeth Lilly about the picture book Angelina Ballerina, written by Katharine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig. Angelina wants to be a ballerina so much, it all she can think about. What to do? Let her be a … Continue reading Angelina Ballerina – an interview with Elizabeth Lilly → The post Angelina Ballerina – an interview with Elizabeth Lilly appeared first on Dre...

What Mary Jo Shared – an interview with Donna Washington

October 18, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MB

Podcast #110 For my one hundred tenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and story teller Donna Washington about the picture book What Mary Jo Shared, written by Janice May Udry and illustrated by Eleanor Mill. Mary Jo can’t find anything to share, until she figures out the best thing she has to … Continue reading What Mary Jo Shared – an interview with Donna Washington → The post What Mary Jo Shared – an interview with Donna Washington appeared first on Dream Gard...

Ghost Cat – an interview with Rebecca Van Slyke

October 04, 2021 22:00 - 3 Bytes

Podcast #109 For my one hundred ninth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Rebecca VanSlyke about the picture book Ghost Cat by Kevan Atteberry. A young boy searches for a mysterious ghostly cat in a short tale that is simple but full of depth and emotion. Rebecca VanSlyke is  author of  such picture … Continue reading Ghost Cat – an interview with Rebecca Van Slyke → The post Ghost Cat – an interview with Rebecca Van Slyke appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom – an interview with Sheetal Sheth

September 20, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MB

Podcast #108 For my one hundred eighth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Sheetal Sheth about the YA verse novel for young readers, The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom by Nikita Gill. It tells the coming of age story of a girl named Paro through poetry that is … Continue reading The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom – an interview with Sheetal Sheth → The post The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisd...

Anne of Green Gables – an interview with Payal Doshi

September 06, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.5 MB

Podcast #107 For my one hundred seventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Payal Doshi about the classic novel for young readers, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. This story of a young orphan girl who brings her brings her exuberance and fierce independence to the quiet town of Avonlea has entertained … Continue reading Anne of Green Gables – an interview with Payal Doshi → The post Anne of Green Gables – an interview with Payal Doshi appeared first o...

The Black Stallion; Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions – an interview with Dr. William A. Haseltine

August 16, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 38.7 MB

Podcast #106 For my one hundred sixth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed Dr. William A. Haseltine about two children’s books: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, the classic story of a boy and his horse; and Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions by Donna  Tetreault, illustrated by Elisena Bonadio, a … Continue reading The Black Stallion; Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions – an interview with Dr. William A. Haseltine → The post The Black St...

Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks

August 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Podcast #105 For my one hundred fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Steven Banks about the middle grade novel Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary. This was Beverly Cleary’s first novel. It introduced the world to Henry and Risby, and marked the start of one the most beloved authors of children’s books. Steven … Continue reading Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks → The post Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu

July 19, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 36.7 MB

Podcast #104 For my one hundred forth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and illustrator Ben Zhu about the picture book Du Iz Tak by Carson Ellis. Du Iz Tak is a simple story of a group of bugs who find a sprout, but through the use of an invented language and engaging … Continue reading Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu → The post Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie

July 05, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 28.2 MB

Podcast #103 For my one hundred third Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Amy Makechnie  about the middle grade book The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Or as the full title reads, a story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread. And so much more. Amy Makechnie … Continue reading The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie → The post The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb

June 21, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MB

Podcast #102 For my one hundred first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Tricia Springstubb  about the middle grade book Half Magic by Edward Eager. When four children find a magic coin, they soon discover that you should be careful what you wish for. At least half the time, anyway. Tricia Springstubb is … Continue reading Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb → The post Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Saturday – an interview with Christine L. Villa

June 07, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MB

Podcast #101 For my one hundred first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Christine L. Villa  about the picture book Saturday by Oge Mora. A mother and her daughter have a very special Saturday planned, when all their plans go topsy-turvy. But it may turn out to be a special and wonderful day … Continue reading Saturday – an interview with Christine L. Villa → The post Saturday – an interview with Christine L. Villa appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Corduroy – an interview with Crystal Maldonado

May 17, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MB

Podcast #100 For my one hundredth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast (100!), I interviewed author Crystal Maldonado  about the classic picture book Corduroy by Don Freeman. It is a story about a young girl, a stuffed bear, a department store escalator ride, and a missing button, but it is also a story about friendship, adventure, … Continue reading Corduroy – an interview with Crystal Maldonado → The post Corduroy – an interview with Crystal Maldonado appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Before the Ever After – an interview with Ray Anthony Shepherd

May 03, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MB

Podcast #099 For my ninety-ninth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Ray Anthony Shepherd about the middle grade verse novel Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson. ZJ’s dad is a football star and local hero. But when his dad’s behavior changes because of injuries sustained on the field, ZJ must look for … Continue reading Before the Ever After – an interview with Ray Anthony Shepherd → The post Before the Ever After – an interview with Ray Anthony Shepherd a...

Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z – an interview with Michelle Schaub

April 19, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MB

Podcast #098 For my ninety-eighth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Michelle Schaub about the middle grade book Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. Dictionary for a Better World is a dictionary of words to help … Continue reading Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z – an interview with Michelle Schaub → The post Dictionary for...

Flora &Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures – an interview with Judith L. Roth

April 05, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Podcast #097 For my ninety-seventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Judith L. Roth about the middle grade illustrated novel Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo. When a squirrel name Ulysses gets sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and transforms into a flying, poetry-typing super-squirrel, Flora is there to protect … Continue reading Flora &Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures – an interview with Judith L. Roth → The post Flora &Ulysses: The...

Tongues of Jade: an interview with Julie Leung

March 15, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 28.3 MB

Podcast #096 For my ninety-fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Julie Leung about the middle grade folktale collection Tongues of Jade by Lawrence Yep. Based on a selection of stories gathered by the WPA from Chinese immigrants in California in the early twentieth century, Lawrence retells these folktales full of magic and … Continue reading Tongues of Jade: an interview with Julie Leung → The post Tongues of Jade: an interview with Julie Leung appeared first o...

There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: An interview with Robert Hoyman

March 01, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MB

Podcast #095 For my ninety-fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Robert Hoyman about the middle grade novel There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom by Louis Sachar. Bradley Chalkers is the most hated kid in fifth grade, and he’s fine with that — or so he says. But when a new boy … Continue reading There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: An interview with Robert Hoyman → The post There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: An interview with Robert Hoyman appeared first on D...

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation: An interview with Victoria Bond

February 15, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 38.5 MB

Podcast #094 For my ninety-fourth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Victoria Bond about the historical novel The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation by M. T. Anderson – Vol. 1: The Pox Party; Vol. 2: The Kingdom on the Waves. It is a epic and wrenching story set during … Continue reading The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation: An interview with Victoria Bond → The post The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Trait...

The Hundred Dresses: An interview with Ann Burg

February 01, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 29.4 MB

Podcast #093 For my ninety-third Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Ann Burg about the novel The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes. The Hundred Dresses is a classic novel about a young girl, Wanda Petronski, who teaches a group of young children about kindness and acceptance in the most surprisng way. Ann Burg … Continue reading The Hundred Dresses: An interview with Ann Burg → The post The Hundred Dresses: An interview with Ann Burg appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Snow & Rose: An interview with Anita Nahta Amin

January 18, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MB

Podcast #092 For my ninety-second Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Anita Nahta Amin about the novel Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin. Martin’s novel is a re-telling of the fairy tale “Snow and Rose” in which two sisters encounter enchanted places and strange characters in their search for their missing father. … Continue reading Snow & Rose: An interview with Anita Nahta Amin → The post Snow & Rose: An interview with Anita Nahta Amin appeared first on Dream G...

The Butter Battle Book: An interview with Mathew Klickstein

January 04, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.6 MB

Podcast #091 For my ninety-first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Mathew Klickstein about the classic picture book The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss. The Yooks eat bread with the butter-side up, and the Zooks eat bread with the butter-side down, which can only mean one thing-War! A both very silly and … Continue reading The Butter Battle Book: An interview with Mathew Klickstein → The post The Butter Battle Book: An interview with Mathew Klickstein appeared fir...

Dear Mr. Henshaw: An interview with Amy Hest

December 07, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MB

Podcast #090 For my ninetieth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Amy Hest about the middle grade novel Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. When Leigh Botts writes a letter to his favorite writer, Boyd Henshaw, little does he suspect that response he gets will lead him on a journey to learn what … Continue reading Dear Mr. Henshaw: An interview with Amy Hest → The post Dear Mr. Henshaw: An interview with Amy Hest appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Just As Long As We’re Together: An interview with Holly Hatam

November 16, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Podcast #089 For my eighty-ninth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed illustrator Holly Hatam about the middle grade novel Just As Long As We’re Together by Judy Blume. Thirteen year old Stephanie has been with friends with Rachel for as long as she can remember. But when a new girl, Alison, enters her life, … Continue reading Just As Long As We’re Together: An interview with Holly Hatam → The post Just As Long As We’re Together: An interview with Holly Hatam appeared first...

The Baby-Sitter’s Club #1-Kristy’s Great Idea: An interview with Janae Marks

November 02, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 25.5 MB

Podcast #088 For my eighty-eighth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Janae Marks about the first book in the Baby-Sitter’s Club series, Kristy’s Great Idea. Kristy and her three friends – Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey – start a babysitting service called The Baby-Sitter’s Club. What follows is a story of friendship, family, … Continue reading The Baby-Sitter’s Club #1-Kristy’s Great Idea: An interview with Janae Marks → The post The Baby-Sitter’s Club #1-Kristy’s ...

Pie in the Sky: An interview with Angela Dominguez

October 19, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MB

Podcast #087 For my eighty-seventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Angela Dominguez about the middle grade novel Pie in the Sky , written and illustrated by Remy Lai. Eleven year old Jingwen has to deal with moving to a new country, his annoying little brother, as well as the grief of losing … Continue reading Pie in the Sky: An interview with Angela Dominguez → The post Pie in the Sky: An interview with Angela Dominguez appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Maybe He Just Likes You: An interview with Paula Chase Hyman

October 05, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MB

Podcast #086 For my eighty-sixth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Paula Chase Hyman about the upper middle grade novel Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee. Seventh grader Mila doesn’t know what do at when a group of boys start harassing her in increasingly uncomfortable ways, but she soon finds some … Continue reading Maybe He Just Likes You: An interview with Paula Chase Hyman → The post Maybe He Just Likes You: An interview with Paula Chase Hyman appeared fi...

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale- an interview with Tricia Elam Walker

September 21, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MB

Podcast #085 For my eighty-fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Tricia Elam Walker about the children’s picture book Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale, written and illustrated by John Steptoe. Inspired by an Zimbabwe folktale, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters is a Cinderella-like story about two sisters search for a mysterious king. Their search … Continue reading Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale- an interview with Tricia Elam Walker → The ...

Curious George: an interview with Michael Arterberry

September 07, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 27.2 MB

Podcast #084 For my eighty-fourth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and motivational speaker Michael Arterberry about the classic children’s picture book Curious George. This was the first of a many picture books featuring George, a very curious monkey, whose curiosity sometimes gets him into a bit of trouble, though not too much. … Continue reading Curious George: an interview with Michael Arterberry → The post Curious George: an interview with Michael Arterberry...

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien: an interview with Antonio Sacre

August 17, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Podcast #083 For my eighty-third Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and storyteller Antonio Sacre about the classic fantasy novel The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a Hobbit like any other, wanting nothing more than to sit in his comfortable home with his pipe. … Continue reading The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien: an interview with Antonio Sacre → The post The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R....

Ghosts: an interview with Natalie Rompella

August 03, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Podcast #082 For my eighty-second Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Natalie Rompella about the middle grade graphic novel Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier. When Catrina’s little sister gets sick, her family moves to Northern California, just in time for the yearly gathering of ghosts. But Catrina is too afraid, both of the ghosts … Continue reading Ghosts: an interview with Natalie Rompella → The post Ghosts: an interview with Natalie Rompella appeared first on Dream Ga...

The Girl with the Silver Eyes: an interview with Alexandra Diaz

July 20, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 31.4 MB

Podcast #081 For my eighty-first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Alexandra Diaz about the middle grade novel The Girl with the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis Roberts. In this book, Katie, who is trying to start a new life with her mother in a new town, is a bit different from other … Continue reading The Girl with the Silver Eyes: an interview with Alexandra Diaz → The post The Girl with the Silver Eyes: an interview with Alexandra Diaz appeared first on Dream Garde...

Choose Your Own Adventure – The Cave of Time and Mystery of the Maya: an interview with Jonathan Rosen

July 06, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MB

Podcast #080 For my eightieth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Jonathan Rosen about two books in the Choose Your Adventure series: The Cave of Time by Edward Packard, and Mystery of the Maya by R.A. Montgomery. The Choose Your Adventure books is a popular series of books written in the second person … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure – The Cave of Time and Mystery of the Maya: an interview with Jonathan Rosen → The post Choose Your Own Adventure – The C...

The 57 Bus: an interview with Karen Blumenthal

June 15, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 27.2 MB

Podcast #079 For my seventy-ninth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed journalist and author Karen Blumenthal about the YA non-fiction book The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater. A single moment of violence on a bus in Oakland California changed the lives … Continue reading The 57 Bus: an interview with Karen Blumenthal → The post The 57 Bus: an interview with Karen Blumenthal appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Book of Three- The Chronicles of Prydain, Book #1: an interview with John David Anderson

June 01, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 29.8 MB

Podcast #078 For my seventy-eighth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author John David Anderson about the middle grade fantasy novel The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander, which is the first book of his Chronicles of Prydain series. Taran, tired of being just the assistant pig-keeper, wants a life of adventure. So when … Continue reading The Book of Three- The Chronicles of Prydain, Book #1: an interview with John David Anderson → The post The Book of Three- The Chronicle...

Listen, Slowly: an interview with Mijha Godfrey

May 18, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 25.3 MB

Podcast #077 For my seventy-seventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed Jambo Book co-founder Mijha Godfrey about the middle grade novel Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai. Mai resents leaving her beloved California Beaches to travel to her family’s home in Vietnam, a place she’s never been to and never wanted to visit, to find … Continue reading Listen, Slowly: an interview with Mijha Godfrey → The post Listen, Slowly: an interview with Mijha Godfrey appeared first on Dream Ga...

The Graveyard Book: an interview with Matt Harry

May 04, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 29.1 MB

Podcast #076 For my seventy-sixth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Matt Harry about The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. “There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife.” So begins the unusual coming of age story of Nobody Owens and his strange and wonderful adventures in and out of … Continue reading The Graveyard Book: an interview with Matt Harry → The post The Graveyard Book: an interview with Matt Harry appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Diary of Anne Frank: an interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome

April 20, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MB

Podcast #075 For my seventy-fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Lesa Cline-Ransome about the The Diary of Anne Frank. Since it was first published in 1947 by Anne’s father, Otto Frank, Anne’s diary of her life in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands has been read by several generations of … Continue reading The Diary of Anne Frank: an interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome → The post The Diary of Anne Frank: an interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome appe...

The Missing Piece: an interview with Camryn Wells

April 06, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MB

Podcast #074 For my seventy-fourth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Camryn Wells about the picture book The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein. A deceptively simple story about the eternal search for the one thing that will make us complete–or will it? With Shel Silverstein’s trademark humor, style, and humanity, this story, as … Continue reading The Missing Piece: an interview with Camryn Wells → The post The Missing Piece: an interview with Camryn Wells appeared...

Karna: an interview with Aditi Wardhan Singh

March 16, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 25.4 MB

Podcast #073 For my seventy-third Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and advocate Aditi Wardhan Singh about the comic book novel Karna by Amar Chitra Katha. Adapted from part of the classic Indian epic the Mahabharata, Karna tells the story in comic book format of a tragic hero who must fulfill his destiny … Continue reading Karna: an interview with Aditi Wardhan Singh → The post Karna: an interview with Aditi Wardhan Singh appeared first on Dream Gardens.