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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Positive Change Award Winner in Society and Culture as CoffeeFitnessUnicorn! Welcome to my Virtual Coffee Spot(c). I’m your pocket DJ and this podcast is where storytelling and coffee hang out. As a super-survivor I have turned my trauma and grief into a powerful, creative force for good. And I learned, it’s never too late to start a podcast—at 51. My podcast is both informative and entertaining, but mostly, I hope we connect. I believe we connect through the power of storytelling. For me, d ...
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The Dynamic of Constant Change with James Ponti
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James Ponti, author of The Sherlock Society (Aladdin Paperbacks), talks about the dynamic of constant change in series fiction. Visit James online at https://www.jamesponti.com/ You can pick up your own copy of The Sherlock Society (Aladdin Paperbacks) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through https://…
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Meet Brianna Malotke, self-proclaimed "Chaos Gremlin," but I'll call her, dancer, poet and author. We talk about her new book, Lost Cherry, horror and romance writing, and what happens when you fall in love with a demon. You can find her and her books on her Instagram page and author page: https://brimalotke.wixsite.com/malotkewrites https://www.in…
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Queerness Represented in Fullness with Dr. Seema Yasmin
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Dr. Seema Yasmin, author of The ABCs of Queer History (Workman Publishing), diversity upon diversity and queerness represented in fullness. Visit Seema online at https://seemayasmin.com You can pick up your own copy of The ABCs of Queer History (Workman Publishing) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping thr…
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In C.L. Kelley’s debut novel Corpus, the city's night transforms into a realm of terror.We deep dive into how this story came about and discover why Southern Gothic stories are so creepy.Kelley says this of short stories: “they are awesome because you get in and disturb someone and then get out.” No puppies were hurt in this novel, thank goodness, …
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It’s Happening In Real Time with Maddie Frost
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Maddie Frost, illustrator and author of Wombats!: Go Camping (Viking Books for Young Readers), talks about the graphic novel space and new female creators of comics coming out of the woodwork. Visit Maddie online at https://www.maddie-frost.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Wombats!: Go Camping (Viking Books for Young Readers) wherever books ar…
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Victoria Price: Our Special Guest for the 100th episode!
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Meet the epic guest for the 100th episode milestone: Victoria Price!Victoria shares her writing process and is working on her first novel. She shares some details, but can only say that the book is about: love, friendship, healing, and pancakes! She thanks https://www.thenovelry.com/ for helping her write this story.We did a deep dive into her book…
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How We See Each Other with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr
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Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, author and illustrator of Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie War (Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers), talk about creating a nexus of goodwill and curiosity that draws into conversation people from all over the place. Visit Robbi and Matthew online at https://robbiandmatthew.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Ben Yo…
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R.K. Higgins: Some Humor With Your Horror
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Meet R.K. Higgins, author of Stolen Days. Your next summer beach read. This is his, “Love Letter to Comedy Horror.” If Monty Python and Good Omens made a drunken deal with a Reaper, this is the story they would tell. An entertaining and wild tale from an author who takes his villain and hero to a whole new level. https://www.instagram.com/authorrkh…
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Snapping Candids of Summer with Renée Watson and Bea Jackson
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Renée Watson and Bea Jackson, author and illustrator of Summer is Here (Bloomsbury Publishing), talk about capturing in book form all that summer brings back to you. Visit Renée Watson online at https://www.Renéewatson.net/ Visit Bea Jackson online at https://www.beagifted.com/ You can pick up your own copy of Summer is Here (Bloomsbury Publishing)…
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Meet Stacy Peterson, author of The Lovely and Dangerous Launch of Lucy Cavanagh. In this episode we discuss her strong female main character and how “the wild’ll make you wild.” There’s a little horror and there’s a little Bridget Jones, but mostly it’s about finding yourself. Stacy is working on the screenplay. Stay tuned for more action and adven…
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Summer Episode Swap with Tree House Together
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In this Summer Episode Swap, Tree House Together hosts Kara and “T” ask, “Have you ever thought about how all the things you eat start with dirt?” Whether growing food to eat or flowers for beauty, gardening can be a rewarding and fun activity to do as a family. From earthworms to tools to the right amount of water, Kara and “T” talk about all the …
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Curiosity Comes From Everywhere with Loren Long
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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