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
Allie Millington reveals how she transformed rejection letters into a “rejection collection” that ultimately inspired When You Find a Hope.
Join us as author Lisa Tolin discusses her new picture book, Can You Imagine?: The Art and Life of Yoko Ono, and takes listeners beyond the Beatles narrative.
Laurie Halse Anderson discusses her latest novel, Rebellion 1776, set during the American Revolution’s Siege of Boston and the smallpox epidemic.
Award-winning author Dusti Bowling discusses her new novel The Beat I Drum, which spotlights Connor Bradley’s experience with Tourette syndrome.
In this heartwarming episode, we welcome author and music teacher Janna Matthies to discuss her delightful new picture book, Over in the Garden.
A with the powerhouse duo behind the picture books Love and Home — Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and acclaimed illustrator Loren Long.
Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Join award-winning author Candace Fleming as she takes us beneath the murky waters of Scotland’s most famous mystery.
Listen in as award-winning author Megan E. Freeman discusses writing her companion novels Alone and Away and fascinating insights into her writing process.
Join us for a delightful conversation with John Patrick Green, creator of the bestselling InvestiGators series and the Agents of S.U.I.T. series.
Teacher-librarian and children’s book author Jolene Gutiérrez shares the heartwarming journey of creating Mamiachi and Me with her son Dakota.