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
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.
With The Wild Robot on the Island, Peter Brown reflects on adapting his beloved novel into a richly illustrated picture book.
Stan Yan discusses his debut graphic novel, The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, a spooky tale that weaves superstitions with the challenges of school.
Switching Seats: Bianca Schulze, Host of The Growing Readers Podcast, Gets Interviewed About Her Revised Edition of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up!
Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina, it meant fifteen years of returning to her “graveyard file” before finally bringing Graciela in the Abyss to life.
Join host Bianca Schulze as they explore Corinna Luyken’s unique artistic process and why sometimes the best way forward is to laugh at ourselves.