Latest Newsworthy Podcast Episodes
A Work In Progress by Jarrett Lerner
The Children's Book Podcast - April 28, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutesJarrett Lerner shares A Work in Progress (Aladdin Paperbacks), a poignant and "perceptive" journey to self-acceptance told through prose, verse, and illustration about a young boy who struggles with body image. Visit Jarrett online at https://jarrettlerner.com You can pick up your own copy o...
Unicorn Boy by Dave Roman
The Children's Book Podcast - April 19, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesDave 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 indep...
Unicorn Boy by Dave Roman
The Children's Book Podcast - April 19, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsDave 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 indep...
Martina Has Too Many Tías by Emma Otheguy
The Children's Book Podcast - April 12, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsEmma 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 M...
Martina Has Too Many Tías by Emma Otheguy
The Children's Book Podcast - April 12, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutesEmma 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 M...
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
The Children's Book Podcast - April 05, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsKate 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 book...
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
The Children's Book Podcast - April 05, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesKate 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 book...
I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya Rivera
The Children's Book Podcast - March 29, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsLid’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...
I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya Rivera
The Children's Book Podcast - March 29, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutesLid’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...
Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam
The Children's Book Podcast - March 22, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsMaple 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 b...
Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam
The Children's Book Podcast - March 22, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutesMaple 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 b...
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
The Children's Book Podcast - March 15, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsJohn 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...
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
The Children's Book Podcast - March 15, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutesJohn 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...
Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca
The Children's Book Podcast - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsRajani 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...
Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca
The Children's Book Podcast - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutesRajani 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...
Make Way for Fenway by Victoria J Coe
The Children's Book Podcast - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsVictoria 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 h...
Make Way for Fenway by Victoria J Coe
The Children's Book Podcast - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutesVictoria 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 h...
Rainbow Shopping by Qing Zhuang
The Children's Book Podcast - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsQing 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. Con...
Rainbow Shopping by Qing Zhuang
The Children's Book Podcast - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutesQing 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. Con...
Raising a Hero by Laura Numeroff
The Children's Book Podcast - February 16, 2024 12:05 - 19 minutesLaura 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 pic...
Raising a Hero by Laura Numeroff
The Children's Book Podcast - February 16, 2024 12:05 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsLaura 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 pic...
The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2024 Winners, Honors, and Notable Books
The Children's Book Podcast - February 09, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsIntroducing 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 Awa...
The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2024 Winners, Honors, and Notable Books
The Children's Book Podcast - February 09, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutesIntroducing 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 Awa...
Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck
The Children's Book Podcast - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsHanna 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 co...
Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck
The Children's Book Podcast - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutesHanna 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 co...
The Fire of Stars by Kirsten W. Larson
The Children's Book Podcast - January 24, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsKirsten 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://kirste...
The Fire of Stars by Kirsten W. Larson
The Children's Book Podcast - January 24, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutesKirsten 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://kirste...
This is Not My Home by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang
The Children's Book Podcast - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutesEugenia 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.c...
This is Not My Home by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang
The Children's Book Podcast - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsEugenia 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.c...
You Are a Universe with Jason Chin
The Children's Book Podcast - September 07, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 303 ratingsJason 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 block...