Author Aida Salazar discusses her love of picture book biographies, some bookish ways to celebrate World Kindness Day, and thoughts on censorship.
Make Your Own Read-Along Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Reading your favorite fall-themed picture book can become an interactive storytelling adventure with these finger puppet reading buddies!
Katey Howes: Tuesday, October 29th
Co-host Katey Howes discusses School Librarian of the Year nominations, The One and Only Bob, four fantastic new nonfiction titles to delight and disgust you, and thoughts on the Thanksgiving narrative.
Jason June: Tuesday, October 22nd
Author Jason June discusses the Texas Book Festival, a ton of middle grade sequels, the final Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer, and things that creep us out.
8 Great Reads About 1 Wild Witch: Books About Baba Yaga for Every Age
Just in time for Halloween, discover a wide range of children’s books about Baba Yaga – the infamous Russian witch – and her special brand of magical mayhem!
Tara Lazar: Tuesday, October 15th
Author Tara Lazar discusses three new World War II books for young readers, two mythology-based middle grade fantasies, a favorite Dr. Seuss story coming to Netflix in November, & Nic Stone’s new tattoo.
Rebecca Donnelly: October 8th, 2019
Author Rebecca Donnelly discusses the CYBIL Award nominations, thoughts on the new Hunger Games prequel, #MGBooktober, and the latest in speculative fiction for young readers.
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Adam Rubin
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with author Adam Rubin and find out what inspires him, where he goes to write, and how he combats his arch enemy: procrastination. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Tuesday, October 1st
Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi discusses the New Best Seller categories , Banned Books Week, and three new graphic novels.
Ten Bedtime Books for Little Dreamers
Whether your little one is too wiggly for bedtime, too worried for lights out, or too full of wondering about the world to fall asleep, we’ve got a bedtime book that might help.