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The Children's Book Podcast

750 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 303 ratings

Exploring big ideas and the way that stories can help us feel seen, understood, and valued. The Children's Book Podcast features insightful and sincere interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by a teacher and school librarian, each episode seeks to connect kids and listeners of all ages to powerful, impactful, and lasting stories, and the people who tell them.

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Unicorn Boy by Dave Roman

April 19, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Dave Roman shares Unicorn Boy (First Second), a magical journey about a boy who sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound powers to help those in need! Visit Dave online at http://yaytime.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Unicorn Boy wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. Our podcast ...

Martina Has Too Many Tías by Emma Otheguy

April 12, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Emma Otheguy shares Martina Has Too Many Tías (Atheneum Books for Young Readers), a lively and magical bilingual picture book that reimagines the beloved Caribbean folktale "La Cucaracha Martina." Visit Emma online at https://emmaotheguy.com You can pick up your own copy of Martina Has Too Many Tías wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by c...

Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

April 05, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Kate DiCamillo shares Ferris (Candlewick), a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up. Visit Kate online at https://www.katedicamillo.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Ferris wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. Our podcast logo was cr...

I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya Rivera

March 29, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Lid’ya Rivera shares I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots (HarperCollins), a lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in that will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Illustrated by Niña Mata. Visit Lid’ya online at https://www.lidyacrivera.com/ You can pick up your own copy of I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Booksh...

Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam

March 22, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Maple Lam shares Dim Sum, Here We Come! (Harper), a celebration of the traditional Chinese customs passed on from generation to generation: togetherness, love, family--and FOOD! Visit Maple online at https://www.maplelam.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Dim Sum, Here We Come! wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. Our podcast logo was...

Louder Than Hunger by John Schu

March 15, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

John Schu shares Louder Than Hunger (Candlewick Press), a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse that explores anorexia--and self-expression as an act of survival. Visit John online at https://www.johnschu.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Louder Than Hunger wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our...

Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca

March 06, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Rajani LaRocca shares Mirror to Mirror (Quill Tree Books), an evocative novel in verse  about identical twin sisters who do everything together--until external pressures threaten to break them apart. Visit Rajani online at https://www.rajanilarocca.com You can pick up your own copy of Mirror to Mirror wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. ...

Make Way for Fenway by Victoria J Coe

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Victoria J. Coe shares the Make Way for Fenway books. The little dog with a GIANT personality from Fenway and Hattie is starring in his own chapter book series! AND Fenway and the Loudmouth Bird (Make Way for Fenway #3) is a 2024 Sid Fleischman Honor Award for Humor! Visit Victoria online at https://www.victoriajcoe.com/ You can pick up your own copy of the Fenway and Hattie or Make Way for Fenway books wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping thro...

Rainbow Shopping by Qing Zhuang

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Qing Zhuang shares Rainbow Shopping (Holiday House), a heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together in which sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved. Visit Qing online at qingthings.com You can pick up your own copy of Rainbow Shopping wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. Our podcast logo was created by Duke St...

Raising a Hero by Laura Numeroff

February 16, 2024 12:05 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Laura Numeroff shares If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (HarperCollins) and Raising a Hero, a story of about a puppy with a lot to learn on his adventure of becoming someone’s life-changing friend and helper.  Visit Laura online at https://lauranumeroff.com/ Canine Companions website You can pick up your own copy of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking...

The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2024 Winners, Honors, and Notable Books

February 09, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Introducing the winners and honors of the Sydney Taylor Book Award (2024), presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Sydney Taylor Book Award Website - link 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour - link Purchase any of the Books - link This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode,...

Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Hanna Mousabeck shares Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine (Chronicle Books), a story of a father and his daughters, who may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! Visit Hannah online at https://hannahmoushabeck.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on t...

The Fire of Stars by Kirsten W. Larson

January 24, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Kirsten W. Larson shares The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of (Chronicle Books), a poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne. Visit Kirsten online at https://kirsten-w-larson.com/ You can pick up your own copy of The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made of wherever books are found. Consider supporting independe...

This is Not My Home by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang share This Is Not My Home (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), a humorous and heartfelt reverse immigration story that will resonate across cultures and show us how a place can become home. Visit Eugenia and Vivienne online at https://www.vivienneandeugenia.com/ You can pick up your own copy of This Is Not My Home wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by ...

You Are a Universe with Jason Chin

September 07, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Jason Chin shares The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey, a dive into the microscopic building blocks of life. BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin   Jason Chin, winner of the Caldecott Medal for Watercress, dives into the microscopic building blocks of life in this companion to the award-winning Your Place in the Universe.   In Your Place in the Universe, Jason Chin zoomed outward, from our planet, solar system, and galaxy to the outer reac...

One Hundred Percent Loving Who We Are As Humans with NoNieqa Ramos (R)

August 31, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Nonieqa Ramos shares Beauty Woke, a powerful story of pride and community, told with bold lyricism and the heart of a fairy tale, and readers looking for a next-generation Sleeping Beauty will fall in love with the vivid art and lyrical text. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 7, 2023.

This is a Story with John Schu and Lauren Castillo (R)

August 17, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

John Schu and Lauren Castillo share This Is a Story, inviting us to imagine the myriad ways that books can foster connection and understanding--and how they can empower children, through their own passions, to transform the world. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 14, 2023.

The Power in Our Hands with Torrey Maldonado (R)

August 10, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Torrey Maldonado shares HANDS, a story about Trevor, a twelve-year-old who is a gifted comic-book artist, a good student, and would do anything to protect his mom and sisters. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on February 14, 2023.

Your Story Matters with Alphabet Rockers (R)

August 03, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd share You Are Not Alone, a story reminding us that when we step up to support one another, we can make a world where everyone knows they belong. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on February 14, 2023.

The Common Language of Tea with Andrea Wang

July 27, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Andrea Wang shares Luli and the Language of Tea, a story that reminds us that when you're looking to communicate with people, you look for a common bond.  BOOK DESCRIPTION: Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang; illustrated by Hyewon Yum   Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers.   When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, th...

Our Differences Are a Good Thing with Tiffany Jewell

July 20, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Tiffany Jewell shares The Antiracist Kid, a book that teaches young children the words, language, and methods to recognize racism and injustice--and what to do when they encounter it at home, at school, and in the media they watch, play, and read. BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Antiracist Kid: A Book about Identity, Justice, and Activism by Tiffany Jewell; illustrations by Nicole Miles   From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist, Tiffany Jewell, with art by Eisner...

When That Flag Flies with Tameka Fryer Brown

July 13, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Tameka Fryer Brown shares That Flag, an affecting picture book that challenges the meaning behind the still-waving Confederate flag through the friendship of two young girls who live across the street from each other. BOOK DESCRIPTION: That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown; illustrated by Nikkolas Smith   An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith (The 1619 Project: Born on the Water) that challenges the meaning behind the st...

Strawberry Teachings with Jenny Kay Dupuis

July 04, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jenny Kay Dupuis shares Heart Berry Bling, a story incorporating the tradition of Anishinaabe beadwork, strawberry teachings, and gender discrimination in the Indian Act into an intimate conversation between grandparent and child. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Heart Berry Bling by Jenny Kay Dupuis; illustrated by Eva Campbell.   On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than she expected! As th...

The Power to Believe with Jackie Azúa Kramer, Jonah Kramer, and Zach Manbeck

June 27, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Jackie Azúa Kramer, Jonah Kramer, and Zach Manbeck share Manolo & the Unicorn, a story about seeing and believing wholeheartedly in the extraordinary--unicorns and oneself. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Manolo & the Unicorn by Jackie Azúa Kramer and Jonah Kramer, illustrated by Zach Manbeck   To Manolo the world is a magical place--a place where he searches for the most magical creature of all: a unicorn. Manolo loves unicorns. When the Wild Animal Parade is announced at school, and Manolo declares...

Strong and True with Eric Rosswood

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Eric Rosswood shares Strong, a picture book biography co-authored with Rob Kearney and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani. Strong is a fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG.   BOOK DESCRIPTION: Strong by Rob Kearney and Eric Rosswood; illustrated by Nidhi Chanani   A Stonewall Honor Book!   Strong is a fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG.   Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. He wants to flip hug...

You Can Be You with Lesléa Newman and Maya Gonzalez

June 13, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Lesléa Newman and Maya Christina Gonzalez share I Can Be... Me!, a joyful picture book celebration of individuality, uniqueness, and children's freedom to express themselves while engaging in whatever kinds of play they choose.   BOOK DESCRIPTION: I Can Be... Me! by Lesléa Newman and Maya Christina Gonzalez   From bestselling author Lesléa Newman -- a joyful picture book celebration of individuality, uniqueness, and children's freedom to express themselves while engaging in whatever ...

The Importance of Juneteenth with Kim Taylor

June 06, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Kim Taylor shares A Flag for Juneteenth, a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. BOOK DESCRIPTION: A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor   Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl.   On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were fre...

Rest Stop

May 22, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MB

Welcome to the Children’s Book Podcast. I’m Matthew.   And, in lieu of a new episode today, I am pulling off to a rest stop.   When I was a kid, my parents took us on lots and lots of road trips. My younger brother, baby sister, and I would pile into the family station wagon, hitch the pop-up camper, and away we went.    Disney World. Niagara Falls. Kittyhawk. Williamsburg. Dearborn. Sandusky. Rehoboth.    We would drive and drive and drive from our home in central Pennsylvan...

Aloha Everything with Kaylin Melia George

May 16, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Kaylin Melia George shares Aloha Everything, a story celebrating a courageous young girl named Ano who learns, grows, and comes to love her island home with all her heart. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Aloha Everything by Kaylin Melia George and Mae Waite    In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, royal hawks soaring high above the clouds, and brilliant lizard creatures jumping nimbly through forest trees! Most importantly, you'll meet a courageous youn...

All of Life Makes More with Katherine Roy

May 09, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Katherine Roy shares Making More: How Life Begins, distilling the science of reproduction into its simplest components and highlighting the astonishing variety of this process with examples from across the natural world, from ferns and butterflies to trout, hawks, rabbits, and more.   BOOK DESCRIPTION: Making More: How Life Begins by Katherine Roy Page Length: 72 pages Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7   From fish to mammals and plants to insects, every organism on Earth must reproduce...

What It Feels Like To Be American with Darshana Khiani

May 02, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Darshana Khiani shares I'm an American, a beautifully depicted, thought-provoking look at the many ways we define what it means to be an American. BOOK DESCRIPTION: I'm an American by Darshana Khiani; illustrated by Laura Freeman Page Length: 48 pages Ages 4to 8, Grades P to 3   I'm an American by Darshana Khiani; illustrated by Laura Freeman   What does it mean to be American?   A classroom of children across many races, cultures, and origins explores the concept of America...

Padma Venkatraman shares a Poem About Catnaps

April 30, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

Padma Venkatraman, contributor to Things We Do, edited by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong, shares a poem for Poetry Month. ADDITIONAL LINKS: Padma Venkatraman website - padmavenkatraman.com Purchase the book - Things We Do CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podc...

Sally J. Pla Shares a Poem About Speaking Up

April 29, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

Sally J. Pla, contributor to No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change, shares a poem for Poetry Month. ADDITIONAL LINKS: Sally J. Pla website - sallyjpla.com Purchase the book - No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at mat...

Rajani LaRocca Shares a Poem About Insecurities and About Protection

April 28, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MB

Rajani LaRocca, author of Mirror to Mirror, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Rajani LaRocca website - www.rajanilarocca.com Purchase the book - Mirror to Mirror CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (htt...

JaNay Brown-Wood Shares a Poem About the Power to Make a Change

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

JaNay Brown-Wood, contributor to No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change, shares a poem for Poetry Month. ADDITIONAL LINKS: JaNay Brown-Wood website - www.janaybrownwood.com Purchase the book - No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me...

Thushanthi Ponweera Shares a Poem About Feeling Beautiful

April 26, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Thushanthi Ponweera, author of I Am Kavi, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Thushanthi Ponweera website - www.thushanthiponweera.com Purchase the book - I Am Kavi CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (ht...

A Kids Book About (Friends of the Children’s Book Podcast)

April 25, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Welcome to the Children’s Book Podcast. I’m Matthew.   I am a teacher, a librarian, and a fan of kids. And, honestly? I’m angry.    I’m angry about guns and about gun violence and I’m angry most of all that so many of these incidents involve young people, kids. And specifically, young Black kids and other kids of color.   These incidents can be prevented. They can be stopped. And yet we see them on the rise in America, happening more and more, year after year.     Today, and ...

Heidi Stemple Shares a Poem About Solar Power

April 24, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

Heidi Stemple, contributor to No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Heidi E. Y. Stemple website - www.heidieystemple.com Purchase the book - No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send m...

Laura Shovan Shares a Poem About How Overwhelming Feelings Can Be

April 23, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

Laura Shovan, author of Welcome to Monsterville, illustrated by Michael Rothenberg, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Laura Shovan website - laurashovan.com Purchase the book - Welcome to Monsterville CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast...

Charles Waters Shares a Poem About Forgiving Ourselves

April 22, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MB

Charles Waters, co-author of Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Charles Waters website - www.charleswaterspoetry.com Purchase the book - Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Wr...

Meg Eden Kuyatt Shares a Poem About Being Overwhelmed with Emotion

April 21, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of Good Different, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Meg Eden Kuyatt website - www.megedenbooks.com Purchase the book - Good Different CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https:...

Lyn Miller-Lachmann Shares a Poem About the Pain of Leaving Someone Behind

April 20, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

Lyn Miller-Lachmann, co-author of Moonwalking, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Lyn Miller-Lachmann website - lynmillerlachmann.com Purchase the book - Moonwalking CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (...

Teresa Robeson Shares a Poem About a Bio Bus

April 19, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

Teresa Robeson, author and contributor on No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Teresa Robeson website - www.teresarobeson.com Purchase the book - No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or ...

Kids Ask Authors (Friends of the Children’s Book Podcast)

April 18, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Welcome to the Children’s Book Podcast. I’m Matthew.   I am a teacher, a librarian, and a fan of kids. And today I want to introduce you to a podcast where kids ask authors their burning questions about books and how they’re made. The show is hosted by my friend Grace. She’s an author, an illustrator, a podcaster, a reader, and, of course, a fan of kids, too!   Kids Ask Authors (subscribe here!) is  a weekly 5-10 minute podcast where children’s book author/illustrator Grace Lin and a...

Suzy Levinson Shares a Poem About Animals in Pants

April 17, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MB

Suzy Levinson, author of Animals in Pants, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Suzy Levinson website - suzylevinson.com Purchase the book - Animals in Pants CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://st...

Reem Faruqi Shares a Poem About Taking Something That Doesn’t Belong to You

April 15, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

Reem Faruqi, author of Golden Girl, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Reem Faruqi website - reemfaruqi.com Purchase the book - Golden Girl CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/).  ...

Chris Baron Shares a Poem About Shyness

April 14, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

Chris Baron, author of The Magical Imperfect, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Chris Baron website - www.chris-baron.com Purchase the book - The Magical Imperfect CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (h...

Irene Latham Shares a Poem About a Cat Inspired by a Work of Art

April 13, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MB

Irene Latham, author of A Poem is a Nest, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Irene Latham website - www.irenelatham.com ArtSpeak project - www.irenelatham.com/artspeak.html  Purchase the book - A Poem is a Nest CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at [email protected].    ...

Andrea J. Loney Shares a Poem About Activism in Response to Gun Violence

April 12, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MB

Andrea J. Loney, contributor on No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History, shares a poem for Poetry Month.  ADDITIONAL LINKS: Andrea J. Loney website - andreajloney.com Purchase the book - No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children’s Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message ...

The Book Club for Kids (Friends of the Children’s Book Podcast)

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Today I want to introduce you to a podcast where middle grade readers talk about books. And to a friend of mine named Kitty. She’s a journalist, podcaster, reader, and, of course, a fan of kids, too!   The Book Club for Kids is the place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the ...

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