The Growing Readers Podcast
The Children’s Book Review is a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. On the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages to help you grow readers.
“Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book.”
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The Growing Readers Podcast
Step into the magical world of The Make Believers with Meredith Seacrest Leach, who joins us to discuss her debut picture book co-authored with Ryan Seacrest.
Award-winning children’s author Mac Barnett joins us to discuss his heartwarming new picture book Santa’s First Christmas, illustrated by Sydney Smith.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with author Holly Peppe as she discusses her heartwarming children’s book, Sophie and the Swans.
Join Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, along with her grandson Jordan Engel, to discuss her memoir, The Ballerina of Auschwitz.
Host Bianca Schulze and the beloved author explore DiCamillo’s latest works, including Orris and Timble: The Beginning and The Hotel Balzaar.
A heartfelt conversation with NYTs bestselling author John Schu, the acclaimed writer of the novel in verse, Louder Than Hunger.
Embark on a journey of wonder and creativity with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Loren Long in this captivating episode about The Yellow Bus.
Children’s author Beth Anderson discusses her latest book, Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Nyasha Williams and Kenda Bell-Spruill, co-authors of Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story.
Award-winning author Matt de la Peña discusses his new picture book, The Perfect Place, exploring themes of class, self-acceptance, and the meaning of home.