Sara Pennypacker joins us to discuss The Lions’ Run: an orphan discovers courage through unlikely heroes secretly resisting Nazi occupation in WWII France.
Browsing: The Growing Readers Podcast
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.
Award-winning author-illustrator Grace Lin returns with The Gate, The Girl, and The Dragon—a stunning fantasy that weaves Chinese folklore.
In this conversation, Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall discuss their collaboration on Lost Evangeline, the third tale in the Tales of Norendy collection.