Author Sandra Nickel offers a fairy-tale-like portrait of how a misunderstood child grew into one of the world’s most beloved storytellers.
Browsing: Growing Readers Podcast
Claudia Mills channels her decades of teaching philosophy into a heartfelt novel about a disruptive student and the search for wisdom in impossible situations.
Sara Pennypacker joins us to discuss The Lions’ Run: an orphan discovers courage through unlikely heroes secretly resisting Nazi occupation in WWII France.
Megan McDonald, the mastermind behind Judy Moody, explores themes of mischief, friendship, and wonder in her latest works.
Author Selina Alko’s heartfelt collection of poems shines a light on Judy Blume’s childhood and the stories that shaped generations of readers.
Kenan Thompson shares why scraping your knee, finding a good friend, and trying again are the real secrets to success. Unfunny Bunny is his debut kids book.
Penn Holderness—content creator, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author—discusses his new ADHD book co-written with his wife, Kim.
Academy Award winner Alan Barillaro shares the journey of creating Bunns Rabbit—a story about finding your place in the world when you’re born different.
In this episode, Melissa Stewart shares how a third grader’s question about burping turned into her latest book, From BAM to BURP.
Author Nyasha Williams and historian Sidney Rose McCall reveal how the seven principles of Kwanzaa offer a desperately needed roadmap back to community.