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The Children's Book Podcast

Matthew C. Winner
Children's Literature
Hope
Storytelling
Mental Health
Friendship
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Highlights Foundation
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The Highlights Foundation
Creativity
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Education
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Boyds Mills
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Kidlet Community
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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

Andrew Hacket, author of In This Classroom (Red Comet Press), illustrated by Arthur Lin, joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again.

Visit Andrew Hacket online at www.andrewhacket.com more

Lil Miss Hot Mess, author of Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color (Running Press Kids), illustrated by Olga De Dios, joins Matthew to talk about bickering about the things we fundamentally agree on.

Visit Lil Miss Hot Mess online at... more

Ellen Oh, author of Jin Young, In Between (Crown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about exploring the many ways that lead to an endpoint in the story.

Visit Ellen Oh online at www.ellenoh.com

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Namrata Tripathi, publisher and president of Kokila (kokilabooks.com), an imprint of Penguin Random House, joins Matthew to talk about finding pathways to the reader.

Browse all of Kokila's titles and see what's coming next by visiting kokilabooks.... more

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Recent Guests

Namrata Tripathi
Publisher and president of Kokila, an imprint at Penguin Young Readers
Penguin Random House / Kokila
Episode: The Kids are Alright with Namrata Tripathi
Andy Griffiths
Australian author, Treehouse series creator, You and Me series author
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Episode: Always Regarding the Reader with Andy Griffiths
Israel Moya
Author of Monarchs in the Wild
Author, Monarchs in the Wild
Episode: What Gives Israel Moya Hope
Katherine Applegate
Newberry Award-winning author; author of The One and Only Ivan, Wish Tree, The Animorphs series
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Episode: The Voice That We Hear Inside with Katherine Applegate
Olivia Abtahi
Author of Twin Flames
Author
Episode: What Gives Olivia Abtahi Hope
Dan Santat
Author and illustrator of Beakle, The Unimaginary Friend, and the Sashimi series; Caldecott Medalist
Beakle; Sashimi series
Episode: Wanting to Write a Child's Next Obsession with Dan Santat
Ernesto Cisneros
Author of Queso, Just in Time; educator and longtime storyteller
Author, educator
Episode: Collecting Voices with Ernesto Cisneros
Carole Lindstrom
Author of We Are Water Protectors and My Powerful Hair; author of Red River Rose and The Gift of the Great Buffalo
Author
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

Host

Matthew Winner
Host of The Children\'s Book Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 407 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 Statesa year 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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Community-focused, kid-lit loving audience with broad appeal to teachers and librarians.
Engaging conversations with thoughtful questions that bring out guests' process and stories.
Listeners value the host's preparation and depth in interviews.

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The Kids are Alright with Namrata Tripathi
Q: How do you identify voices and decide what to publish to broaden access for underrepresented stories?
She describes multiple pathways—editorial instincts, agent relationships, and Penguin's New Voices and Visions program—to discover new voices, while also actively seeking topics she feels passionate about and believes deserve space in the world.
The Kids are Alright with Namrata Tripathi
Q: What does a typical day look like for you as president and publisher, and how do you balance internal and external demands?
Namrata explains that there isn't a single typical day; she alternates between inward editorial work and outward advocacy, constantly switching between micro-level leadership and macro-level strategy to serve both creators and audiences.
Always Regarding the Reader with Andy Griffiths
Q: When did illustration enter your books, and how does collaboration with Bill and Jill shape the process?
He explains that illustration has always been part of his writing, and credits Bill Hope and Jill Griffiths with shaping the visual storytelling, helping translate ideas into vivid pictures that pace the reading experience.
Always Regarding the Reader with Andy Griffiths
Q: Were you a playful kid, Andy?
Yes, Griffiths describes growing up surrounded by toys and imaginative objects, and how that playfulness fueled his love of storytelling and his later career.
Wanting to Write a Child's Next Obsession with Dan Santat
Q: So A Fishboy Named Sashimi. Mind giving us a book talk for those folks that haven't encountered it yet?
Dan gives a quick premise and then dives into how the main character Sashimi is a seaside creature who embeds himself in a town and in a school, using humor and inner life to explore friendship, identity, and community, while keeping the suspense of the urban myth about the Beast of Barnacle Bay.

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A thoughtful interview series spotlighting creators who shape children's literature, with a steady focus on reader-centered storytelling, literacy advocacy, and representation. Episodes frequently center on the craft of writing and illustrating for young readers, the collaborative process between authors, artists, and publishers, and themes like hope, resilience, and inclusion. The host often highlights how books connect schools, libraries, families, and communities, weaving in practical insights for educators and caregivers. A notable strength is the sustained emphasis on reader participation and the role of libraries and independent publishers in expanding access to quality kidlit, making it a compelling listen for teachers, librarians, a... more

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1. Namrata Tripathi
2. Andy Griffiths
3. Israel Moya
4. Katherine Applegate
5. Olivia Abtahi
6. Dan Santat
7. Ernesto Cisneros
8. Carole Lindstrom

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