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The Children's Book Podcast

Matthew C. Winner
Children's Literature
Hope
Storytelling
Mental Health
Friendship
Community
Highlights Foundation
Poetry
The Highlights Foundation
Creativity
Empathy
Education
Identity
Boyds Mills
Resilience
Kidlet Community
Family
Meg Medina
Sydney Taylor Book Award
Literature

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 Boyd... more

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Latest Episodes

Dan Santat, author of A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about creating worlds that readers will want to believe.

Visit Dan Santat online at www.instagram.com/dsantat

Learn more about Boyds Mills and their ... more

Katherine Applegate, author of Wombat Waiting (Storytide), shares what is giving her hope today: librarians.

This is an ongoing miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope... more

Collecting Voices with Ernesto Cisneros

Episode Description (limit 4,000 characters): Ernesto Cisneros, author of Queso, Just in Time (Quill Tree Books), joins Matthew to talk about valuing our own stories and meeting our parents as who they were. more

Dan Santat, author of A Fishboy Named... Sashimi (Roaring Brook Press), shares what is giving him hope today: shimmers of light and unconditional love.

This is an ongoing miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Santat
Author and illustrator of celebrated children's books
Author and Illustrator, including The Adventures of Beagle, The Unimaginary Friend; A First Time for Everything
Episode: What Gives Dan Santat Hope
Carole Lindstrom
Author of We Are Water Protectors and My Powerful Hair; author of Red River Rose and The Gift of the Great Buffalo
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Episode: Proof That We Can Go On with Carole Lindstrom
Mandy Settembre
Author of Ours, A Story of Loss and Healing
Author
Episode: What Gives Mandy Settembre Hope
Haleh Massey
Author; Dr.
Lee & Low Books (Imprint)
Episode: What Gives Dr. Haleh Massey Hope
Robbi Behr
Illustrator, Life on the Moon co-creator
Life on the Moon (sibling duo with Matthew Swanson)
Episode: Constantly Surprising with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr
Matthew Swanson
Author, Life on the Moon co-creator
Life on the Moon (sibling duo with Robbi Behr)
Episode: Constantly Surprising with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr
Angela Quezada Padron
Children's book author and illustrator
Lee and Lo Books; Dream Jar Publishing
Episode: What Gives Angela Quezada Padron Hope
Alicia D. Williams
Author of Nani and the Lion, Genesis Begins Again, and other works
Author
Episode: Protecting Our Joy with Alicia D. Williams
Matthew Cordell
Author and illustrator
Episode: What Gives Matthew Cordell Hope

Host

Matthew C. Winner
Host of the show fosters connections through thoughtful engagement with guests and discussions about children's literature.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 422 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    Teachers, librarians, parents, and other book lovers: These are such interesting, authentic conversations! I loved the episode with Kate DiCamillo and have been binge listening to past episodes. Thanks, Matthew Winner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDebrovner
    United States10 months ago
  • The best

    I just got this podcast app and I looked at about 50 different podcast’s and they’re all different and this is the first one that I’ve ever ever liked. I just think it’s amazing.🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uni the best unicorn🐴 📯=🦄
    United Statesa year ago
  • Music

    Just a suggestion, the background music during the interviews is very distracting to me. Would prefer it be limited to just the intro and outro and not throughout

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nadine619
    United Statesa year ago
  • Genuine conversations about books, creators, and kids!

    This is our favorite podcast to find out more about creators and the books they create. Matthew has a gift for interviewing—he always does his research and thinks critically before preparing questions and comments. This allows for rich conversations and insights to emerge, all in accessible episodes (usually less than 30minutes). Highly recommended for fellow creators, teachers, librarians, kid-advocates and anyone who loves books for children.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan_Jorge_Lacera
    Canada2 years ago
  • An Amazing Resource for Children’s Books

    This podcast full of amazing conversations! As an aunt I am always looking for new books for the kiddos in my life and this show showcases wonderful book choices. Matthew is so thoughtful in both his questions and responses to his guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristina Lucia
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is often praised for its warmth and thoughtfulness, making it a favorite among parents, teachers, and librarians involved with children's literature.
Some feedback indicates a desire for reduced background music, which can be distracting during interviews.
Listeners appreciate the authentic conversations about children's books and the effective interview style of the host.
Many value the insightful discussions that highlight diversity and community themes in children's literature.

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Things are Not So Linear with Matthew Cordell
Q: What does giving yourself permission to try new drawing tools and storytelling approaches look like for you?
It means experimenting with different media, like multicolored pens or scented inks, and sharing those experiments with editors to see what resonates, which has helped me grow as an artist.
Things are Not So Linear with Matthew Cordell
Q: Is that what this story started as for you? I'd love to hear the origin of it.
I began with a mindset of openness and looseness, allowing ideas to evolve and resisting the urge to lock myself into one style, which led to 102 taking a longer, more adventurous form.
Protecting Our Joy with Alicia D. Williams
Q: Are you an individual that tells stories? Are you a folk teller?
Yes, I am a folk teller who uses oral storytelling and drama to bring folktales alive and to connect with listeners in meaningful, participatory ways.
Getting Back Home with Debbi Michiko Florence
Q: Tell me about writing mystery. Tell me clearly you do it well.
Debbi explains that writing mystery starts with a premise and characters, but the process is iterative and involves many drafts to ensure clues align and the ending feels earned, while balancing reader engagement with the puzzle.
Overcoming Doubt with Steph Littlebird
Q: Could you share more about the writing process and how you found the voice for the book?
The guest explains that finding the voice involved embracing her poetry instincts, moving from an adult-focused background to children's literature, and refining through collaboration with her agent, which helped distill complex themes into a concise, poetic form.

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This show highlights the profound impact of storytelling, focusing on children's literature and the individuals who create it. Episodes feature engaging interviews with authors, illustrators, and other professionals in the children's book industry, where they explore themes of hope, resilience, community, and diverse narratives. Each conversation aims to reflect important societal issues and foster connections between young readers and the stories that shape their understanding of the world. Listeners can expect authentic discussions that reveal the inspirations behind beloved children's books, as well as insights into the creative process of crafting stories for young audiences.

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1. Dan Santat
2. Carole Lindstrom
3. Mandy Settembre
4. Haleh Massey
5. Robbi Behr
6. Matthew Swanson
7. Angela Quezada Padron
8. Alicia D. Williams

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