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
Two incredible award-winning guests, author Trudy Ludwig and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi, about their picture book Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope.
Sisters Cara Mentzel and Tony-award-winner Idina Menzel talk about their debut picture book Loud Mouse: How a Little Mouse Found Her Big Voice.
In this episode, I talk with the incredible Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his nonfiction book for caregivers, How to Raise an Antiracist.
In this episode, I talk with the super fun and fan-favorite children’s book author, Josh Funk, about his picture book My Pet Feet.
Dan Gemeinhart, author of the acclaimed novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, discusses his newest middle grade novel, The Midnight Children.
Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken talk about their picture book, Patchwork, a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.
Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong talk about their graphic novel City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm! They answered many of your questions!
J.T. Michaels discusses Jimmy Chartron and the Lost Keystone, his first book in an epic fantasy series of an ancient war.
In this episode, I talk with the highly sought-after speaker and children’s book author Trudy Ludwig! We discuss her new book, Brave Every Day.
Award-winning writer and filmmaker Chris Wieland talks about his first book in the Kat Dylan Mysteries, The Crabtree Monsters.