Marla Frazee, author illustrator most recently of The Bossier Baby and illustrator of Is Mommy?, written by Victoria Chang, stops by the podcast to talk about channeling her inner 5-year-old, words taking over, and giving kids a place where there’s comf
Grace Lin: All The Wonders, Episode 303
Grace Lin, author of When The Sea Turned to Silver, the companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky, stops by the podcast to talk about thinking in English, being a writer worth her salt, and the very special people behind pushing her newest story forward.
Common Classroom Library Mistakes (And How To Fix Them) – Part 2: Books Between, Episode 10
In our last episode, we discussed six common mistakes that can happen when you are building a classroom library. And today we are discussing 6 more pitfalls – and again – every single one is a mistake that host Corrina Allen has made.
Cathy Camper and Raul the Third: All The Wonders, Episode 302
Cathy Camper and Raul the Third, author and illustrator respectively of Lowriders to the Center of the Earth, the sequel to Lowriders in Space, their graphic novel debut, return to the podcast to talk about the mythic journey that is every road trip, loving when things don’t make sense, and writing a book for the future.
Melissa Sweet: Picturebooking, Episode 66
Getting to know the author of CHARLOTTE’S WEB through Melissa Sweet’s book SOME WRITER: THE STORY OF E. B. WHITE was such a treasure. The art, the words and the design of this book give you an in depth biography of a man and a writer. Whether you are a fan of White’s stories or a writer yourself, this book needs to be on your reading list.
Liz and Jimmy Reed: All The Wonders, Episode 301
Liz and Jimmy Reed, debut author-illustrators of Sweet Competition, stop by the podcast to talk about sibling rivalry, positive trickery, and endless time spent with desserts.
Books for Better: Kids with Unique Abilities
One of the most significant ways we can prevent those with unique abilities from being stigmatized is to open the doors to discussion and conversation. Kids need to ask these hard questions- their curiosity is not just acceptable, but should be encouraged. It is up to us, the parents, to show our children that though we may all face different challenges, these challenges and unique attributes are not walls that separate. Instead, they should be scaled and celebrated, enabling all children– all people– to see that despite our physical or mental differences, we all share the same beating heart and desire for inclusion, love and acceptance underneath. This is the goal.
Andrea Davis Pinkney: All The Wonders, Episode 300
Andrea Davis Pinkney, author most recently of A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day, stops by the podcast to talk about her love letter to Peter, the great equalizer, and the power art can take on even when not trying to make a statement.
Friendship, Fun, and Waffles in NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA
Mel Schuit explores friendship, fun, and waffles in NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA, the first book in Ben Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly Book series
Elly Swartz: All The Wonders, Episode 299
Elly Swartz, author of Finding Perfect, stops by the podcast to talk about listening to her characters, listening to her heart, and becoming a better writer through writing.