Six common mistakes that teachers sometimes make with their classroom libraries – and some ideas on how to fix them.
Andy Runton: All The Wonders, Episode 298
Andy Runton, cartoonist and creator of the Owly graphic novel series, stops by the podcast to talk about growing up in the picture book section of the library, drawing people as long as he didn’t have to draw faces, and earning the nickname of “night owl” from his mom.
Person, Place, and Thing: Finding Perfect
Elly Swartz shares the real-life person, place, and thing that inspired elements of her debut middle-grade novel, FINDING PERFECT.
Nate Wragg: Picturebooking, Episode 65
Today’s featured book is a Halloween special … MONSTER TRUCKS by Anika Denise and illustrated by Nate Wragg. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that such a perfect picture book idea hasn’t been done. I’m thankful Anika and Nate where the two that made it.
Drew Weing: All The Wonders, Episode 297
Drew Weing, cartoonist and creator of The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo, stops by the podcast to talk about needing the Watson character in a story, creating believable backgrounds, and drawing monsters on his terms.
Jon Klassen: All the Wonders, Episode 296
Jon Klassen, author-illustrator most recently of We Found A Hat, the final book in his Hat trilogy, stops by the podcast to talk about raising the stakes, nostalgia earned from looking at illustrated novels, and solving a problem no one wants him to solve.
Book Trailer Premiere: Sweet Competition
Liz and Jimmy Reed join us to debut the trailer for Sweet Competition, their debut picture book!
Tracking Your Reading Life: Books Between, Episode #8
Today we’ll discuss why you and your students should consider keeping track of your reading, thoughts about what to track, and then finally a few ideas for different digital or analog ways to track your reading life.
Abby Hanlon: All The Wonders, Episode 295
Abby Hanlon, author Dory Dory Black Sheep, the newest title in her Dory Fantasmagory series, stops by the podcast to talk about learning how to draw stick figures, how real experiences are to kids, and having stubborn and blind determination.
I Love Lemonade: THE BEST BOOK EVER [THIS WEEK]
Here’s a stack of books about we think you’ll love, including stories about witches, ninja, and saying goodnight.