The Children's Book Podcast
Matthew C. Winner
Celebrating the power of storytelling to reflect our world, expand our perspectives, and foster connections between readers of all ages. The Children's Book Podcast features interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by Matthew C. Winner, a teacher, librarian, writer, and fan of kids. Brought to you in partnership with Boyds Mills, positively impacting kids by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 7, 2017 • 42min
David Wiesner and Donna Jo Napoli
David Wiesner and Donna Jo Napoli, illustrator and author of Fish Girl, stop by the podcast to talk about understanding things in your own way, trusting that the words will elicit the art, and an idea of a story about a house full of water. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Mar 6, 2017 • 59min
Alessandra Balzer
Alessandra Balzer (@ABBalzer), co-publisher of Balzer + Bray, stops by the podcast to talk about work as an editor, a publisher, and a person who passionately loves children's books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Mar 3, 2017 • 42min
Liz, Audrey, and Matthew
Audrey Vernick (@yourbuffalo), Liz Garton Scanlon (@LGartonScanlon), and Matthew Cordell (@cordellmatthew), authors and illustrator of Bob, Not Bob!, all stop by the podcast to talk about one disgusting cold. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 28, 2017 • 45min
Carter Higgins
Carter Higgins (@CarterHiggins), author of A Rambler Steals Home, stops by the podcast to talk about growing up a resolute kid, repopulating ghost towns, and how, quite frankly, it's hard to write a novel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 24, 2017 • 29min
Michael Sampson and Brian Won
Michael Sampson (@michaelsampson) and Brian Won (@bwon1), co-author and illustrator respectively of Spunky Little Monkey, stop by the podcast to talk about reading the pictures, referencing jazz album covers, and a reflection of what it means to be a kid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 21, 2017 • 44min
Matthew Loux
Matthew Loux (@mattloux), cartoonist of The Time Museum, stops by the podcast to talk about being a little quiet, a little self-conscious, and aware of the potent and important qualities of friendship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 20, 2017 • 34min
Bethan Woollvin
Bethan Woollvin (@bethanwoollvin), author illustrator of Little Red, stops by the podcast to talk about taking issue with the classic Little Red Riding Hood, enjoying a challenge, and thinking first in terms of colors when approaching a story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 17, 2017 • 38min
Matthew Cordell
Matthew Cordell (@cordellmatthew), author illustrator of Wolf in the Snow, stops by the podcast to talk about words becoming unnecessary, preconceived notions, and the decision to save yourself or the wolf pup. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 14, 2017 • 41min
Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld
Sherri Duskey Rinker (@SherriRinker) and Tom Lichtenheld (@tlichtenheld), the award winning team behind Steam Train, Dream Train and Good Night, Good Night Construction Site, stop by the podcast to share their newest collaboration, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, in addition to talking about their complete and utter adoration for big machines. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Feb 10, 2017 • 39min
Jessie Sima
Jessie Sima (@JessieSima), debut author illustrator of Not Quite Narwhal, stops by the podcast to talk about her anthropology background, #kidlitart, and creating a character who is "stylistically adorable". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
