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Poems As Picture Books: Zetta Elliott Discusses the Upcoming A Song for Juneteenth
Today author Zetta Elliott joins us to discuss her latest book, celebrating the power of community and the importance of Juneteenth.
That Flag: An Interview with Tameka Fryer Brown
A picture book about a young girl coming to understand what a Confederate flag means would be a tricky topic for anyone to tackle. Today I speak with Tameka Fryer Brown about writing such a book.
Dropping the Dual Interview Bomb: Steve Sheinkin and Nick Bertozzi Discuss Their Graphic Novel Adaptation
It's true. Steve Sheinkin's BOMB has been adapted into a graphic novel format thanks to the illustrative stylings of one Nick Bertozzi. Today I talk to them both.
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Fine Hats, Okay Hats, and Very Good Hats: An Interview with First Time Picture Book Author Emma Straub
Today adult author Emma Straub joins us to discuss her first foray into the picture book world and the importance of having a household hat collection.
The Tycoon: Talking with Leonard Marcus About Abraham Lincoln, Our “Masterly Media Manipulator”
Today we speak with noted children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus about his latest informational title for kids about the man Kirkus called, "our presidential G.O.A.T."
The Yellow Áo Dài : A Talk with Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan
Picture book creators Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan join us to discuss their upcoming picture book release, and why Vietnamese representation is something we need to see more.
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Shapes and Lines and Light: A Katie Yamasaki Interview
Imagine you're a children's author/illustrator and you grow up with a famous grandfather. At what point do you write a picture book biography of him? I talk with Katie Yamasaki about that very issue, and her latest, magnificent book.
Dogs and Breaking Into Comics: An Interview with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn About P.A.W.S.
A deep dive with two comic creators about a series that might well give Baby-sitters Club a run for its money.
Stinky Cheese Man Turns 30! Scieszka! Smith! Creators Tell All
Do you know the story of the creation of The Stinky Cheese Man? Maybe you do, maybe you don't, but you won't be able to get the truest truth unless you hear it straight from the horses' mouths.
Wombat Season Is Nigh: An Interview with Ratha Tep About WALLY, THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANO-PLAYING WOMBAT
Wombats sure have a lot of skills, but tickling the ivories? We talk with author Ratha Tep about her latest title, the popularity of wombats, letting your kids quit piano, and more.
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