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
Princess in Black 10th Anniversary: A Conversation with Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and LeUyen Pham
A conversation celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Princess in Black series with creators Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and illustrator LeUyen Pham.
Step into the magical world of The Make Believers with Meredith Seacrest Leach, who joins us to discuss her debut picture book co-authored with Ryan Seacrest.
Award-winning children’s author Mac Barnett joins us to discuss his heartwarming new picture book Santa’s First Christmas, illustrated by Sydney Smith.
Sophie and the Swans: Holly Peppe on Kindness, Bullying, and the Power of Children’s Literature
Join us for an inspiring conversation with author Holly Peppe as she discusses her heartwarming children’s book, Sophie and the Swans.
Dancing Through Darkness: Dr. Edith Eva Eger’s Journey from Auschwitz to Inspiration
Join Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, along with her grandson Jordan Engel, to discuss her memoir, The Ballerina of Auschwitz.
Doors to Other Worlds: Kate DiCamillo Explores Connection Through Storytelling
Host Bianca Schulze and the beloved author explore DiCamillo’s latest works, including Orris and Timble: The Beginning and The Hotel Balzaar.
A heartfelt conversation with NYTs bestselling author John Schu, the acclaimed writer of the novel in verse, Louder Than Hunger.
Embark on a journey of wonder and creativity with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Loren Long in this captivating episode about The Yellow Bus.
Mining for the Heart of History: Beth Anderson on ‘Thomas Jefferson and the Battle for Science’
Children’s author Beth Anderson discusses her latest book, Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose.
Saturday Magic: Celebrating Ancestral Wisdom and Black Spirituality in Children’s Literature with Nyasha Williams and Kenda Bell-Spruill
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Nyasha Williams and Kenda Bell-Spruill, co-authors of Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story.