Author Aida Salazar discusses her love of picture book biographies, some bookish ways to celebrate World Kindness Day, and thoughts on censorship.
Make Your Own Read-Along Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Reading your favorite fall-themed picture book can become an interactive storytelling adventure with these finger puppet reading buddies!
Katey Howes: Tuesday, October 29th
Co-host Katey Howes discusses School Librarian of the Year nominations, The One and Only Bob, four fantastic new nonfiction titles to delight and disgust you, and thoughts on the Thanksgiving narrative.
Jason June: Tuesday, October 22nd
Author Jason June discusses the Texas Book Festival, a ton of middle grade sequels, the final Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer, and things that creep us out.
8 Great Reads About 1 Wild Witch: Books About Baba Yaga for Every Age
Just in time for Halloween, discover a wide range of children’s books about Baba Yaga – the infamous Russian witch – and her special brand of magical mayhem!
Tara Lazar: Tuesday, October 15th
Author Tara Lazar discusses three new World War II books for young readers, two mythology-based middle grade fantasies, a favorite Dr. Seuss story coming to Netflix in November, & Nic Stone’s new tattoo.
Cover Reveal: There’s Something About Sam
Author Hannah Barnaby joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SAM, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf!
Rebecca Donnelly: October 8th, 2019
Author Rebecca Donnelly discusses the CYBIL Award nominations, thoughts on the new Hunger Games prequel, #MGBooktober, and the latest in speculative fiction for young readers.
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Adam Rubin
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with author Adam Rubin and find out what inspires him, where he goes to write, and how he combats his arch enemy: procrastination. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Tuesday, October 1st
Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi discusses the New Best Seller categories , Banned Books Week, and three new graphic novels.
Ten Bedtime Books for Little Dreamers
Whether your little one is too wiggly for bedtime, too worried for lights out, or too full of wondering about the world to fall asleep, we’ve got a bedtime book that might help.
Mini Book Snacks For Your Book Club Menu
Whether you’re planning a book club menu for tweens, introducing kindergarteners to the library, or hosting a book-themed birthday party, these mini book snacks are edible works of literary brilliance!
Lori Richmond: Tuesday, September 17th
Author Lori Richmond discusses the 10th Anniversary of Dot Day, Proper Bookmark Options, a non-fiction poetry book & Raina Telgemeier’s new graphic novel, Guts.
16 Books to Celebrate Dot Day
How are you celebrating International Dot Day this year? Here are 16 books that might help you join in and make your mark.
Cover Reveal: Gurple and Preen
Debbie Ridpath Ohi joins us today at All the Wonders to share the cover of her new book with author Linda Sue Park, Gurple and Preen!
When Your Reader Stops Reading
You worked hard to help your child learn to read. You watched their love of reading grow. So what do you do when your child stops reading?
Person, Place, and Thing: The Jumbies
Author Tracey Baptiste shares the inspiration behind her JUMBIES novels as part of our feature celebrating the series.
All The Wonders of The Jumbies
Join us as we celebrate THE JUMBIES middle grade series by author Tracey Baptiste!
Explore the Caribbean With These Ten Books for Kids
We are delighted to welcome author Emma Otheguy to All the Wonders to share a list of children’s books depicting the Caribbean.
8 Great Reads About 1 Wild Witch: Books About Baba Yaga for Every Age
Just in time for Halloween, discover a wide range of children’s books about Baba Yaga – the infamous Russian witch – and her special brand of magical mayhem!
Cover Reveal: There’s Something About Sam
Author Hannah Barnaby joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SAM, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf!
Ten Bedtime Books for Little Dreamers
Whether your little one is too wiggly for bedtime, too worried for lights out, or too full of wondering about the world to fall asleep, we’ve got a bedtime book that might help.
16 Books to Celebrate Dot Day
How are you celebrating International Dot Day this year? Here are 16 books that might help you join in and make your mark.
The Most Powerful Way To Instill – And Keep – A Love of Reading
The most important thing you can do to instill and maintain a love of reading in your kids is to MODEL a positive relationship with reading. Here we share 10 simple ways to model a love of reading for your family and get started raising readers.
10 Back to School Books for Little Learners
Whether your young reader is excited or nervous—or a little bit of both!—these outstanding back to school books strike the perfect chord for a harmonious first day of school.
Person, Place, and Thing: The Gauntlet
Karuna Riaza shares the inspiration behind her debut novel, The Gauntlet.
40 Picture Books for Young Activists
Inspired by the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Representative John Lewis, we’ve compiled a list of thirty-five picture books perfect for rallying young activists and getting the next generation on the move for social justice.
How To Make a Jam Comic
Share this PostThe Great Big Jam Comic is a COLLABORATIVE cartooning activity taking place on Twitter! It began when five MYSTERY CARTOONISTS created the first five pages. Cartoonist #1 drew …
The Great Big Jam Comic!
Share this PostThe Great Big Jam Comic is a collaborative cartooning activity taking place on Twitter! It began when five Cartoonists created the first five pages. Cartoonist #1 drew the …
Make Your Own Read-Along Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Reading your favorite fall-themed picture book can become an interactive storytelling adventure with these finger puppet reading buddies!
Jumbies-Inspired Upcycled Masks
Upcycle egg cartons and odds and ends from your art supplies to create your own masks. Perfect for readers’ theater, independent play, or decorating a book display – make your masks colorful, creepy, or anything in between!
Mini Book Snacks For Your Book Club Menu
Whether you’re planning a book club menu for tweens, introducing kindergarteners to the library, or hosting a book-themed birthday party, these mini book snacks are edible works of literary brilliance!
Make A Crayon Box School Bus
Make a toy school bus from a 64 count crayon box! It’s the perfect activity to pair with back to school books or a vehicle/transportation storytime.
A Different Pond: Sky/Pond Reflection Paintings
The illustrations of A Different Pond show the beauty and magic of a starlit sky reflected in a body of water. No matter how simple the activities taking place – gathering sticks, laughing at jokes, catching fish – they all seem more special and significant against the gorgeous backdrop. With a few simple art supplies, your little readers can create their own Sky/Pond reflection paintings.
Tea With Oliver Paper Teacups
Tea With Oliver creator Mika Song teams up with pop-up book maker Sam Ita to create the ultimate paper tea cup!
Things To Do Poetry Mobile Craft
The picture book Things To Do inspires us to do something crafty. This Poetry Mobile craft plays with the fluidity, motion and magic of poems in a concreted way and makes a beautiful decoration. It’s a perfect way to bring language and art together with children of any age.
Little Red Story Shapes
Explore the visual wonder of Bethan Woollvin’s LITTLE RED and how the structural elements of the book give the illustrations emotion.
Inspiration Collages
Ezra Jack Keats was inspired by a photo of a little boy when he created The Snowy Day. Today we will be making our own collages based on the people, places, and things in our lives that inspire us the most.
Weaving a Tale with Story Stones
Enjoy our Story Stones craft, where you and your child use play, paint, nature, and fun to endow a love and knowledge of storytelling
Making Something Beautiful
In Maybe Something Beautiful, one child sets out to spread joy and light in her community by using the transformative powers of art. Contributor Katie Penry shows us how we can do the same in our own neighborhoods with a fun, inspired craft.
Corrina Allen: Tuesday, December 3rd
Best of 2019 Lists, a third picture book by a favorite author/illustrator collaboration, and the upcoming #TeachGraphix Week!
Jeanette Bradley: Tuesday, November 19th
Author Jeanette Bradley discusses board book trends, a nonfiction book to inspire letter-writing, and new comics coming our way.
Aida Salazar: Tuesday, November 12th
Author Aida Salazar discusses her love of picture book biographies, some bookish ways to celebrate World Kindness Day, and thoughts on censorship.
Katey Howes: Tuesday, October 29th
Co-host Katey Howes discusses School Librarian of the Year nominations, The One and Only Bob, four fantastic new nonfiction titles to delight and disgust you, and thoughts on the Thanksgiving narrative.
Jason June: Tuesday, October 22nd
Author Jason June discusses the Texas Book Festival, a ton of middle grade sequels, the final Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer, and things that creep us out.
Tara Lazar: Tuesday, October 15th
Author Tara Lazar discusses three new World War II books for young readers, two mythology-based middle grade fantasies, a favorite Dr. Seuss story coming to Netflix in November, & Nic Stone’s new tattoo.
Rebecca Donnelly: October 8th, 2019
Author Rebecca Donnelly discusses the CYBIL Award nominations, thoughts on the new Hunger Games prequel, #MGBooktober, and the latest in speculative fiction for young readers.
Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Tuesday, October 1st
Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi discusses the New Best Seller categories , Banned Books Week, and three new graphic novels.
Lori Richmond: Tuesday, September 17th
Author Lori Richmond discusses the 10th Anniversary of Dot Day, Proper Bookmark Options, a non-fiction poetry book & Raina Telgemeier’s new graphic novel, Guts.
Stephanie Lucianovic: Tuesday, September 10th
Author Stephanie Lucianovic discusses Book Festival Controversies, National Read a Book Day, fantastic middle grade and picture book titles for 9/11, new nonfiction books for kids who love science, and two books about death.
Tracey Baptiste: Tuesday, September 3rd
Author Tracey Baptiste discusses the Brooklyn Book Festival, The Jumbie God’s Revenge, some exciting picture book collaborations, Fraggle Rock, and an author with two new titles out today.
Jarod Roselló: Tuesday, August 27th
Author Jarod Roselló discusses the Harvey Awards, Dot Day, a new nonfiction book for the young writers in your life, and more!
Josh Funk: Tuesday, August 20th
Author Josh Funk joins us to discuss a problematic Florida reading list, NerdCamp news, three middle grade sequels full of adventure, and more!
Weyant & Gehl – Picturebooking, Episode 94
Share this PostMy Podcast Keeps MovingThis is Picturebooking’s last post at All The Wonders. For future episodes go to picturebooking.com. Today we have two separate interviews with the creators of …
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Anoosha Syed
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with illustrator Anoosha Syed and find out what inspires her, where she goes to be productive, and how she combats artist’s block. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Adam Rubin
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with author Adam Rubin and find out what inspires him, where he goes to write, and how he combats his arch enemy: procrastination. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Dev Petty
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with author Dev Petty and find out what inspires her, where she goes to write, and her funny superstition. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
Trailer Premiere: Princess Pulverizer
Author Nancy Krulik joins us today to premiere the trailer for her brand new chapter book series, Princess Pulverizer!
Come With Me: Beyond The Book
We go beyond the book COME WITH ME with author Holly McGhee and illustrator Pascal Lemaître! Join us for a very special video premiere, a glimpse at how their picture book has inspired kindness and gratitude in schools, and a one-of-a-kind giveaway!
Trailer Premiere: Nathan Hale’s RAID OF NO RETURN
Nathan Hale is back with the seventh book in his Hazardous Tales series: Raid of No Return. Join us for the exclusive trailer premiere!
Trailer Premiere: Chicken In School
Author Adam Lehrhaupt (WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK!, I WILL NOT EAT YOU) joins us to premiere the trailer of his latest picture book, CHICKEN IN SCHOOL!
Book Trailer Premiere: Florette
Anna Walker joins us to debut the trailer for Florette, her newest picture book!
Book Trailer Premiere: Lucky Lazlo
Author/illustrator, Steve Light, stops by to premiere the trailer for his newest picture book, LUCKY LAZLO, and to give us a peak behind the scenes. He shares handwritten backstory, unreleased illustration drafts, and more!
Book Trailer Premiere: Sweet Competition
Liz and Jimmy Reed join us to debut the trailer for Sweet Competition, their debut picture book!
Book Trailer Premiere: Maxwell the Monkey Barber
Cale Atkinson joins us to debut the trailer for Maxwell the Monkey Barber, his newest picture book!
Beyond the Book: Ms. Bixby’s Last Day
A multimedia roundup in celebration of John David Anderson’s Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, featuring the All the Wonders podcast with Matthew Winner.
Book Trailer Premiere: Swap!
Steve Light joins us to debut the trailer for Swap!, his newest picture book!
Book Trailer Premiere: You Are One
Sara O’Leary and Karen Klassen are joining us today to debut the book trailer for the brand new picture book, You Are One!