The Children's Book Podcast
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The Children's Book Podcast
Celebrating the power of storytelling to reflect our world, expand our perspectives, and foster connections between readers of all ages. The Children's Book Podcast features interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by Matth...
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30 episodis
What Gives Matthew Cordell Hope
Matthew Cordell, author illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), shares what is giving him hope today: being around a younger gener...
Getting Back Home with Debbi Michiko Florence
Debbi Michiko Florence, author of The Mastermind's Trap (Aladdin), joins Matthew to talk about finding a way to get back home.
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What Gives Cátia Chien Hope
Cátia Chien, illustrator of Fireworks (Clarion Books), written by Matthew Burgess, shares what is giving her hope today: the small acts of kindness an...
Overcoming Doubt with Steph Littlebird
Steph Littlebird, author illustrator of You Are The Land (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful.
Bringing Joy with Steve Light
Steve Light, author illustrator of Gus & Sully All Week Long (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about distilling ideas to their most accessible and t...
(R) What Gives Lil Miss Hot Mess Hope
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired April 26, 2025 .
Lil Miss Hot Mess (Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Gui...
Expanding the Heart's Capacity with Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien
Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien, author and illustrator of Fireworks (Clarion Books), join Matthew to talk about becoming a mirror for feelings and ex...
Finding Collaboration Along the Way with Chris Tebbetts
Chris Tebbetts, co-author of Dr. Zeus (Jimmy Patterson), with James Patterson, joins Matthew to talk about free-form school visits and moving stuff of...
What Gives Selina Alko Hope
Selina Alko, illustrator of The Keeper of Stories (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), written by Caroline Kusin Pritchard, shares what is givi...
Overcoming Prejudices with Kaz Windness
Kaz Windness, author illustrator of Worm and Butterfly are Friends Always (Simon Spotlight), joins Matthew to talk about constantly dealing with loss...
The 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners and Honor Books
Introducing the winners and honors of the Sydney Taylor Book Award (2026), presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries to outstanding bo...
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What Gives George Brown Hope
George Brown, executive director of the Boyds Mills, shares what is giving him hope today: the storytellers, and the stories they are dreaming of and...
The Highlights Foundation is now Boyds Mills
George Brown, executive director of the Highlights Foundation, joins Matthew to talk about the rebranding of the Highlights Foundation as Boyds Mills....
Speech is Power with Alexandra Villasante
Alexandra Villasante, author of Fireblooms (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about paying for our words.
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What Gives Yuyi Morales Hope
Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), shares what is giving her hope today: taking care of something important to her...
Emotional Rollercoasters with Alison Green Myers
Alison Green Myers, author of This Way to Happy (Dutton Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the inconsistent upbringings and emotion...
What Gives Stacy Wells Hope
Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), with co-author Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, shares what is giving her hope today:...
A Collective Healing with Yuyi Morales
Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the voices of people fighting to protect our world,...
(R) What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 22, 2025.
Padma Venkatraman (Safe Harbor) shares what is giving her hop...
Jewish Joy with Laurel Snyder
Laurel Snyder, author of The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah (Clarion Books), illustrated by Leanne Hatch, joins Matthew to talk about lower...
(R) What Gives Lesléa Newman Hope
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 15, 2025.
Lesléa Newman (Joyful Song: A Naming Story) shares what is gi...
A Way of Being with Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Aaron Becker
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Aaron Becker, author and illustrator of We Go Slow (Atheneum Books for Young Readers), join Matthew to talk about the wi...
(R) What Gives Rachel Michelle Wilson Hope
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired May 3 2025.
Rachel Michelle Wilson (To Catch a Ghost) shares what is giving h...
A Champion for Children with Valerie Bolling
Valerie Bolling, author of A Flea for Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change (Charlesbridge), illustrated by TeMika Grooms, joins Matthew...
(R) What Gives Zetta Elliott Hope
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 29, 2025.
Zetta Elliott (The Oracle's Door) shares what is giving her hope toda...
In the Thick of It with Corinna Luyken
Corinna Luyken, author illustrator of The Arguers (Rocky Pond Books), joins Matthew to talk about the silly, the absurd, and seeing yourself in every...
The Hopeline is Open
Matthew pops into the feed to share a couple of important updates: accepting messages of hope from all listeners, seeking an intern or friend to help...
As Meaningful As Possible with Erin Entrada Kelly
Erin Entrada Kelly, author of At Last She Stood (Greenwillow Books) and The Last Resort (Scholastic Press), joins Matthew to talk about crafting stori...
Relentless Expression with Katie Yamasaki
Katie Yamasaki, author illustrator of Mural Island (Norton Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about building upon the tradition of making public ar...