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!
Susan Hood: All The Wonders, Episode 420
Susan Hood, author of Shaking Thing Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World, stops by the podcast to talk about standing up, speaking out, and opening up the conversation to other women by commemorating in poetry the lives and accomplishments of a selection of historically impactful girls and young women.
Cover Premiere: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
Traci Sorell and Frané Lessac join us to reveal the cover of their new picture book, WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA.
Then and Now: The Uncanny Express by Kara LaReau
Kara LaReau reveals the childhood inspirations behind the newest Bland Sisters adventure, The Uncanny Express . . . and offers an exclusive giveaway!
Trailer Premiere: Princess Pulverizer
Author Nancy Krulik joins us today to premiere the trailer for her brand new chapter book series, Princess Pulverizer!
Jarrett Lerner & the Most Anticipated Books of 2018: Books Between, Episode 41
Share this PostJarrett Lerner & the Most Anticipated Books of 2018Book Talk – Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2018Typically in this segment, I share with you a few books …
Vanessa Brantley-Newton: All The Wonders, Episode 418
Vanessa Brantley-Newton, author and illustrator of Grandma’s Purse, stops by the podcast to talk about connecting with her readers, kids giving their parents a do-over, and the universal quest to give others what you never got.
David Barclay Moore: All The Wonders, Episode 417
David Barclay Moore, author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet, stops by the podcast to talk about art’s healing ability, Harlem as a symbol for blackness, and being different as an act of resilience.
Pace, Zenz & Hendra – Picturebooking, Episode 93
Picturebooking FriendshipToday’s show features three books that have a friendship theme. First, Sue Hendra introduces us to NORMAN THE SLUG WITH THE SILLY SHELL. Norman longs to be a snail-if …
Bryan Collier: All The Wonders, Episode 416
Bryan Collier, author and illustrator of It’s Shoe Time (Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series) and illustrator of Hey Black Child, stops by the podcast to talk about being different, beautifully perfect flaws, and creating the world you want to be in.
Person, Place, And Thing: Renato and the Lion
We love to find the inspiration behind the stories. Barbara DiLorenzo, author/illustrator of Renato and the Lion, shares the Person, Place and Thing that inspired her debut picture book in our latest Perosn, Place, Thing post.
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.
Cover Premiere: The Doughnut Fix
Author Jessie Janowitz joins us to premiere the cover of her middle grade book THE DOUGHNUT FIX!
Childhood Chills from Spooky Authors
10 picture book authors share memories of the creepy reads that gave them goosebumps when they were kids.
Discover Your Reading Personality
Author Laura Shovan interviews book champion and literacy advocate Barb Langridge on her framework for discovering your reading personality!
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!
Trailer Premiere: The Lost Picnic
B.B. Cronin joins us to debut the trailer for his new picture book, The Lost Picnic!
Cover Premiere: A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Author/illustrator Grace Lin joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Book Cover Premiere: Everything You Need For A Treehouse
Author Carter Higgins joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, Everything You Need for a Treehouse!
Cover Premiere: A Stone For Sascha
Author/illustrator Aaron Becker (The Journey Trilogy) joins us to reveal the cover of his brand new wordless picture book, A Stone For Sascha!
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.
Max the Brave Peephole Diorama
The beauty of a diorama is that you get to experience the story in 3D. Plus, a peephole makes it feel like the whole thing is a hidden secret, so that’s a bonus too!
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!
Ben Hatke: All The Wonders, Episode 415
Ben Hatke, cartoonist of Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, stops by the podcast to talk about his modern retelling of a classic fairy tale, an overgrown, scrappy garden, and a tale that grew in the telling.
Susanna Reich: All The Wonders, Episode 414
Susanna Reich, author of Stand Up and Sing! and Fab Four Friends, stops by the podcast to talk about really enjoying the hunt of research, singing for a purpose, and the experience of how people become who they are.
Drew Daywalt: All The Wonders, Episode 413
Drew Daywalt, author of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and BB-8 On The Run, stops by the podcast to talk about writing things that all kids have access to, kids loving to be the villain, and trying to lose with all your might.
Penny M. Thomas: All The Wonders, Episode 412
Penny M. Thomas, author of Nimoshom and His Bus, stops by the podcast to talk about Cree becoming a lost language, the respect shown toward elders among First Nation people, and her grandfather, a very resilient man who was always her favorite person.
Katherine Roy: All The Wonders, Episode 411
Katherine Roy, author and illustrator of How To Be an Elephant, stops by the podcast to talk about learning by copying, finding the balance and letting the watercolor do the talking.
Matt Tavares: All The Wonders, Episode 410
Matt Tavares, author and illustrator of Red and Lulu, stops by the podcast to talk about dealing with change, words (where they feel necessary), and filling the bird feeder.
Vashti Harrison: All The Wonders, Episode 409
Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, stops by the podcast to talk about finding the truth in her subjects’ stories, seeking a language for serenity and happiness, and how being true means something.
Sherri Duskey Rinker, Nicola Killen & Betsy Cordes – Picturebooking, Episode 92
I love story time during the holidays and today we have three books to add to your holiday collection.
First Nicola Killen takes us on a child’s magic journey that starts when she wakes to hear the jingling of bells in THE LITTLE REINDEER.
Then we learn about MR. DOG’S CHRISTMAS AT THE HOLLOW TREE INN. This book was originally written in 1898 by Albert Bigelow Paine. Betsy Cordes come on the pod to talk about bringing this story to life for a new generation. Illustrated by Adam McCauley.
And finally Santa’s elves re-imagine how the big guy should travel in THE 12 SLEIGHS OF CHRISTMAS by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Jake Parker.
Shawn Harris: All The Wonders, Episode 408
Shawn Harris, illustrator of Her Right Foot, stops by the podcast to talk about the importance of balancing text and art, helping to create a casual text book, and reminding us what She means now.
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.
The Making of Cloud Country, Part 1 of 3
Noah Klocek’s first picture book, CLOUD COUNTRY, written by Bonny Becker, will debut on November 3rd. The story centers on a hopeful cloudmaker named Gale who desperately wants to graduate from Formation School. Today Noah’s opening his studio to us for an opportunity to see some of the work that went into creating CLOUD COUNTRY. Part 1 of this three-part video series offers up a look at Noah’s sketchbook and the various beginnings that led him to creating this whimsical story.
The Pirate Reads At Sea
Celebrate all the wonders of reading while sailing the Seven Seas, or wherever you ARRRH! And don’t forget to celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th!