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SCBWI Podcasts

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Children's Literature
Illustration
Children's Books
Censorship
Storytelling
Young Adult Fiction
World War II
Dork Diaries
My Weird School
Children's Book Publishing
Non-Fiction
Book Banning
Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Authors Against Book Bans
Love In the Library
Graphic Novels
Bullying
First Amendment Rights
Free Expression
Art Education

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conversations with publishing pros, and award-winning and bestselling writers and illustrators who inform and inspire about the ins and outs of the children's book industry. Find out about the craft and creative process behind young adult novels, picture books, middle-grade fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction.

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Latest Episodes

In this week's episode we are joined by Jason Reynolds.

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely), Long Way Down,... more

In this week's episode we are joined by Selina Alko. 

Selina Alko is an award-winning author and illustrator known for blending lyrical storytelling with vibrant mixed-media art. Raised in Vancouver by a Turkish Jewish father and Jewish mother, she ... more

In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Kate DiCamillo!

In her own words, here is her bio: "I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, raised in Clermont, Florida, and currently live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I write for both ch... more

In this week's episode we are joined by Shannon Messenger. Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts where she learned—among other things—that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She’s studied art, screenwr... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Reynolds
Author and poet, MacArthur Award recipient
Author; Heirloom Literary and Media (co-founded with Elena Giovannazzo)
Episode: How Jason Reynolds Creates
Selina Alko
Author and illustrator of children's books
Episode: The Life of a Storyteller with Selina Alko
Shannon Messenger
Author of the 'Keeper of the Lost Cities' series and the Skyfall Trilogy
Simon and Schuster
Episode: Trusting the Story with Shannon Messenger
Dan Gutman
Author of My Weird School series and The Picasso Curse
Penguin Random House
Episode: How to Keep Kids Reading with Dan Gutman
Avery Fischer Udagawa
Global Translator Coordinator at SCBWI and Batchelder Award winner
SCBWI
Episode: Sitting Down with SCBWI's Global Translator Coordinator, Avery Fischer Udagawa
Ann Bausum
Golden Kite-winning author of over a dozen narrative nonfiction books for young readers, including 'White Lies.'
Roaring Brook Press
Episode: Inside the World of Narrative Nonfiction with Ann Bausum
Suzanne Kaufman
Author and illustrator known for her picture books including 'Blue' and the 'All Are Welcome' series.
Episode: Trusting Your Gut with Suzanne Kaufman
Nova Ren Suma
New York Times bestselling author of books including "Wake the Wild Creatures".
Little, Brown
Episode: Maintaining Momentum as a Creative with Nova Ren Suma
Kate Messner
New York Times best-selling author of children's books
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Episode: Writing Poetry while Hiking with Kate Messner

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Theo Baker
Host of SCBWI Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Love Theo!

    Love Theo!

    Apple Podcasts
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    francobelli
    United Statesa month ago
  • SCBWI always awesome

    This podcast is a great place to learn about the children’s publishing industry. Theo is a skilled interviewer and takes us on a great ride with authors, illustrators and industry professionals to understand many different aspects of the creative processes of published creators as well as tips and tools with experts in marketing and publishing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ckg20
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Interviews!

    The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is all about community building and knowledge sharing and this podcast adds to that! Great interviews and very interesting conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kerry McQuaide
    United States2 years ago
  • A Great Podcast!

    I have always loved the SCBWI! I am so happy for its podcast! Very valuable and helpful information, stories, and testimonials for the seasoned writer and for the beginner.

    Apple Podcasts
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    1977C
    United States2 years ago

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SCBWI always awesome: great interviews with authors, illustrators, and industry pros.
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Community-building and knowledge sharing—this podcast adds to that storytelling ethos.

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How Jason Reynolds Creates
Q: When did you start to think of yourself as a poet or someone who could put pen to paper or words to what's in your head?
He recalls discovering his power as a 10-year-old writing a poem for his grandmother's funeral, realizing writing could be medicine and empowerment, and then deciding to pursue writing seriously in adolescence and beyond.
How Jason Reynolds Creates
Q: How do you stay on that level when you're got all these other forces telling you that all the other ambitious things happen?
Reynolds explains that you feed what sustains you and try to align your livelihood with your life by finding spaces where those forces converge, often through disciplined, iterative work and returning to the core practice of focusing on language and craft.
The Life of a Storyteller with Selina Alko
Q: What role does research play in your collage-based illustration, and how do you decide which historical details to include?
Selina discusses gathering period-accurate details (like the Elizabeth, New Jersey setting and specific local culture) and sometimes fabricating or adapting elements to fit the artistic vision, ensuring the visuals honor Blume's life while preserving her own voice.
The Life of a Storyteller with Selina Alko
Q: How do you balance text and illustrations when the poems are being written and the art is being created?
She describes a collaborative process with her editor, where feedback helps adjust the flow and unlocks parts of the story, and she uses a mix of sequential art with white space to prevent overloading pages, treating the layout as a puzzle to fit text and imagery together.
The Life of a Storyteller with Selina Alko
Q: Tell me about the origins of the project and how you approached making a verse-based, non-linear biography of Judy Blume.
Selina explains that the book began from a place of deep personal passion for Blume's work, and that crafting it as vignettes allowed her to dip in and out of moments from Blume's childhood without forcing a linear narrative; the process leaned on a finished dummy and ongoing editor feedback to shape the poetic structure.

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A show focused on the craft and business of children's publishing, featuring conversations with authors, illustrators, translators, editors, and industry professionals. Episodes explore storytelling techniques, illustration processes, historical contexts, translation challenges, censorship, and the dynamics of the publishing world, often tying personal journeys to broader industry topics. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on authentic voices, varied formats (graphic novels, picture books, middle grade, and nonfiction), and a strong community/debug lens through SCBWI affiliations, making it appealing to aspiring creators, educators, and publishing colleagues seeking practical insights and inspiration.

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1. Picture Book Summit Podcast
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Recent guests on SCBWI Podcasts include:

1. Jason Reynolds
2. Selina Alko
3. Shannon Messenger
4. Dan Gutman
5. Avery Fischer Udagawa
6. Ann Bausum
7. Suzanne Kaufman
8. Nova Ren Suma

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