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
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.
Join us for a conversation with New York Times food reporter Priya Krishna as she unveils her new cookbook, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids.
In our latest podcast episode, Polly Holyoketakes us on a magical journey through the world of her enchanting middle-grade fantasy series, Skyriders.
Jeanne Walker Harvey, the author of Else B. In the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep, explores the fascinating story of this female artist.
In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, sexuality educator Dorian Solot discusses her new children’s books in the Learning About Bodies series.