Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, stops by the podcast to talk about finding the truth in her subjects’ stories, seeking a language for serenity and happiness, and how being true means something.
The Wonder Movie: Books Between, Episode 38
Share this PostThe Wonder MovieWonder Movie: Interview with Julie KirchnerA couple weekends ago, I had the chance to go see the film adaptation of Wonder by RJ Polacio - one ...
Sherri Duskey Rinker, Nicola Killen & Betsy Cordes – Picturebooking, Episode 92
I love story time during the holidays and today we have three books to add to your holiday collection.
First Nicola Killen takes us on a child’s magic journey that starts when she wakes to hear the jingling of bells in THE LITTLE REINDEER.
Then we learn about MR. DOG’S CHRISTMAS AT THE HOLLOW TREE INN. This book was originally written in 1898 by Albert Bigelow Paine. Betsy Cordes come on the pod to talk about bringing this story to life for a new generation. Illustrated by Adam McCauley.
And finally Santa’s elves re-imagine how the big guy should travel in THE 12 SLEIGHS OF CHRISTMAS by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Jake Parker.
Shawn Harris: All The Wonders, Episode 408
Shawn Harris, illustrator of Her Right Foot, stops by the podcast to talk about the importance of balancing text and art, helping to create a casual text book, and reminding us what She means now.
Melissa Stewart: All The Wonders, Episode 407
Melissa Stewart, author of Can an Aardvark Bark?, stops by the podcast to talk about good solid science, layered text, and the pacing of nonfiction picture books.
Jannie Ho: All The Wonders, Episode 406
Jannie Ho, author and illustrator of Bear and Chicken, stops by the podcast to talk about having the sensibility of a kid, getting over fears, and loving colors.
Bao Phi: All The Wonders, Episode 405
Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond, stops by the podcast to talk about expressing gratitude, a generation working hard invisibly, and being thankful for having distance from childhood attitudes.
Ronald L. Smith, Renee Watson, and Carole Boston Weatherford: All The Wonders, Episode 404
Live onstage at the Baltimore Book Festival with Ronald L. Smith, Renee Watson, and Carole Boston Weatherford.
Toni Yuly: All The Wonders, Episode 403
Toni Yuly, author and illustrator of Thank You Bees, stops by the podcast to talk about her simple and spontaneous message of gratitude.
Jared Reck: All The Wonders, Episode 402
Jared Reck, debut author of A Short History of the Girl Next Door, stops by the podcast to talk about writing in front of students, books that can make you a sniveling mess, and the sting of unrequited love.