Best Matthew C. Winner Podcasts (2024)

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Curiosity Comes From Everywhere with Loren Long 36:53

4h ago36:53

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Loren Long, author illustrator of The Yellow Bus (Roaring Brook Press), talks about his contemplative exploration of the life of a bus. Visit Loren online at https://lorenlong.com/ You can pick up your own copy of The Yellow Bus (Roaring Brook Press) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.o…

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Summer Episode Swap with The Lil Leaders Podcast 14:06

2h ago14:06

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In this Summer Episode Swap, The Lil Leaders Podcast host Tina Shepardson talks about ways to make recess more inclusive. Essie shares her experiences of helping kids during recess who feel lonely and/or look sad. How? By listening to them and at the same time trying to figure out the best way to help. Inspired by the wonderful picture book, The Ra…

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Matthew Mercier: Poe and I 46:08

5d ago46:08

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Meet Mathew Mercier, author of Poe and I; his debut novel is inspired by his time as the live-in caretaker of Poe Cottage.We deep dive into how it felt living in the space where Poe lived and how Poe brings people together. https://www.matthewmercier.com/https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/poe-i-by-matthew-mercier/https://www.instagram.com/matth…

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The Research Before the Research with Kari Lavelle 29:38

4h ago29:38

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Kari Lavelle, the author of the Butt or Face? series (Sourcebooks) and Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice (Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Bryan Collier, talks about the research before the research in crafting her unique nonfiction series that uses play to engage readers of all ages. Visit Kari online …

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Lisa Vasquez: The Unsaintly Queen 54:15

12d ago54:15

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Meet The Unsaintly Queen: Lisa Vasquez. In this episode, we deep dive into her books, poetry (we did a live reading of "I Am"), her publishing background, and her newest venture: Memento Mori Ink Magazine. https://www.unsaintly.com/https://www.memento-mori.ink/By Crystallakepub

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Breaking the Rules with Justin Colón 30:20

16d ago30:20

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Justin Colón, the author of The Quacken (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Pablo Pino, talks about breaking the rules in the kidlit space and contributing to the horror/comedy picture book canon. Visit Justin online at https://justincolonbooks.com/ You can pick up your own copy of The Quacken (Simon & Schuster Books for Youn…

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Blake Edward Andrew: Hauntings, Horror, and Hockey 46:59

15d ago46:59

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Meet Blake Edward Andrew: Haunted Houses, Horror, and Hockey, oh my! Blake loves to surprise his readers and use art as tragedy, while giving them a little spice. His debut novel, The Haunting of Chateau De Mornay, is book one in his Haunted planned trilogy. Jump on his TikTok lives and say hi! https://www.authorblakeandrew.com/ https://www.instagr…

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Acts of Creative Defiance with Carter Higgins 34:07

13d ago34:07

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Carter Higgins, the author and illustrator of Circle Under Berry (Chronicle Books), Some of These are Snails (Chronicle Books), and her latest, Round and Round the Year We Go, talks about acts of creative defiance in bookmaking. Visit Carter online at https://www.carterhiggins.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Circle Under Berry (Chronicle Book…

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Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino: Lets Get PsychoActive 43:09

8d ago43:09

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What do you get when you create a “sleazy, slimy, goopy, drippy, gory” story? An “entertaining and disgusting” fun chat with Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino. Two guys who know how to have fun with horror. Their story “Love is a Monstrous Death” out now in PsychoActive from Crystal Lake in the Dark Tide book series. A must read for fans of transf…

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Wrapping the Coast in Art with Elisa Boxer and Susanna Chapman 27:57

24d ago27:57

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Elisa Boxer and Susanna Chapman, the author and illustrator of Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Fabrics of Freedom, talk about memorializing the lives of two artists who did what everyone was telling them could not be done. Visit Elisa online at https://elisaboxer.com/ Visit Susanna online at https://susannachapman.com/ You can pick up…

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Kalvin Ellis: Go Forth and Be Magical 48:58

15d ago48:58

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In this episode we deep dive into book 2 of Paisley Mott’s world (In the Grave Where the Bones Are Still Wet), and turn the trauma up to 11. But we also balance the darkness with the silliness of Bugs Bunny, Super Chicken, and other pop culture references. Kalvin is a wealth of information about the writing process, the horror community, and his su…

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Summer Episode Swap with Picture Book Podcast 35:14

1M ago35:14

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In this Summer Episode Swap, Picture Book Podcast host Chris Marland shares his “Teachers That Inspire Us” episode featuring Why Teaching?, written by Dr. Jen Mott and illustrated by Sara Relojo. Visit Picture Book Podcast online at Picture Book Podcast You can pick up your own copy of Why Teaching? wherever books are found. Consider supporting ind…

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Books Help You to Know Yourself with Jon Klassen 23:52

1M ago23:52

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Jon Klassen, author illustrator of The Skull (Candlewick Press), proposes there's something about books that make you braver. Visit Jon online at https://www.instagram.com/jonklassen You can pick up your own copy of The Skull (Candlewick Press) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or …

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John Palisano and Lisa Morton: Talking with Titans 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Come meet John Palisano and Lisa Morton, authors extraordinaire and Bram Stoker award winners, as they discuss their new book, Placerita, and chat about horror and writing. https://lisamorton.com/ https://johnpalisano.wordpress.com/By Crystallakepub

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Going All-In on Interests with Lynne Kelly 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Lynne Kelly, author of The Secret Language of Birds (Delacorte Press), explores the ripples you make when you create a character who is all-in on her interests. Visit Lynne online at https://lynnekellybooks.com You can pick up your own copy of The Secret Language of Birds (Delacorte Press) and Song for a Whale (Yearling Books) wherever books are fo…

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Perfectly Lovable Exactly the Way You Are with Kaz Windness 31:28

2M ago31:28

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Kaz Windness, Bitsy Bat, School Star (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books) and Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends (Simon Spotlight), creates stories with themes of navigating relationships, building resilient friendships, and being accepted for the spicy little weirdo you are. Visit Kaz online at https://www.windnessbooks.com You can pick up your ow…

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Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart 18:13

2M ago18:13

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Melissa Stewart shares Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem (Random House Studio), a fascinating nonfiction picture book filled with stunning illustrations by Robert Dunlavey detailing the end of life for a whale, also known as a whale fall, when its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living…

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Bill Mullen: An Author Who Wants to Disturb Us 45:58

2M ago45:58

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Bill Mullen: professor, traveler, and author. We deep dive into his new book The Thing in the Wind and we discuss Nature, isolation, and his punk rock approach to the writing process. Find out what happens when blasting Rammstein. https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/the-thing-in-the-wind-by-bill-mullen/ https://www.a…

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The Wild Ones by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera 29:10

2M ago29:10

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Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera share The Wild Ones (Children’s Book Press), a heartwarming and epic tale of four best friends who turn to the mythical monsters from their respective cultures to help them save the only home they've ever known. Visit Megan and Jorge online at www.studiolacera.com You can pick up your own copy of The Wild Ones wherever…

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Winnie Tataw: Author and Publisher 57:14

2M ago57:14

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Winnie Tataw: author and publisher. Her company is "a small black-owned business offering novel publishing, author and book marketing, and support services." Join us as we deep dive into how a small independent publisher helps lift up other voices and builds a community of writers. She and her team will take care of you…

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No World Too Big edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley share No World Too Big: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change (Charlesbridge Publishing), celebrating twelve young activists and three activist groups on front lines of the climate crisis who have planted trees in Uganda, protected water in Canada, reduced school-bus climate footprint …

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Laura Botten: Pizza, Pasta, and Pesto!!! 1:16:38

3M ago1:16:38

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Laura Botten, author of A Recipe from Rome. In this episode we experience the sights, the sounds, and the tastes of Rome. We learned that we both love Italian food and food in general even though we can't really cook. We both agree Italy is the place to learn how to make meals with love. When she isn't writing, reading …

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The Last Zookeeper by Aaron Becker 27:21

3M ago27:21

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Aaron Becker shares The Last Zookeeper (Candlewick Press), a wordless picture book imaging a futuristic Noah's Ark in a luminous sci-fi parable for our changing world. Visit Aaron online at https://www.storybreathing.com You can pick up your own copy of The Last Zookeper wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shoppi…

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Matthew C. Winner Podcasts

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The Children's Book Podcast

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Coffee Fueled Stories

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Curiosity Comes From Everywhere with Loren Long 36:53

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Summer Episode Swap with The Lil Leaders Podcast 14:06

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Matthew Mercier: Poe and I 46:08

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The Research Before the Research with Kari Lavelle 29:38

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Lisa Vasquez: The Unsaintly Queen 54:15

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Breaking the Rules with Justin Colón 30:20

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Blake Edward Andrew: Hauntings, Horror, and Hockey 46:59

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Acts of Creative Defiance with Carter Higgins 34:07

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Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino: Lets Get PsychoActive 43:09

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Wrapping the Coast in Art with Elisa Boxer and Susanna Chapman 27:57

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Kalvin Ellis: Go Forth and Be Magical 48:58

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Summer Episode Swap with Picture Book Podcast 35:14

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Books Help You to Know Yourself with Jon Klassen 23:52

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John Palisano and Lisa Morton: Talking with Titans 55:36

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Going All-In on Interests with Lynne Kelly 29:53

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Perfectly Lovable Exactly the Way You Are with Kaz Windness 31:28

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Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart 18:13

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Bill Mullen: An Author Who Wants to Disturb Us 45:58

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The Wild Ones by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera 29:10

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Winnie Tataw: Author and Publisher 57:14

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No World Too Big edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley 27:12

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Laura Botten: Pizza, Pasta, and Pesto!!! 1:16:38

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The Last Zookeeper by Aaron Becker 27:21

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