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.
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.
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.
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.
Awaken The Force: Star Wars Books for All Ages
The galaxy is chock-full of books for young Star Wars fans. It can be overwhelming. Luckily, our Jedi council has hand-selected the very best for you and your young padawan.
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.
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!
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.
Elly Swartz & MG at Heart Book Club: Books Between, Episode 42
Share this PostMiddle Grade at Heart Book ClubThe first thing that I am really excited to tell you about is that I am teaming up with the Middle Grade at ...
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.
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!
Book Cover Premiere: ALMA
Author/illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, ALMA AND HOW SHE GOT HER NAME!
Book Trailer Premiere: All the Way to Havana
Margarita Engle and Mike Curato join us to debut the trailer for their new picture book, All the Way to Havana!
Rival Book Lists: Aliens
This stellar selection of extraterrestrial picture books offers something for every kid curious about creatures from outer space. Our Alien Rival Book List is out of this world!
Rival Book Lists: Predators
We can’t get enough of that Predatory stuff. Whether you love fictional or factual, we’ve got you covered with these fantastic picture books about creatures with deadly claws, jaws, and paws.
Book Cover Premiere: Magnolia Mudd
Author Katey Howes joins us to reveal the cover of her new picture book, MAGNOLIA MUDD AND THE SUPER JUMPTASTIC LAUNCHER DELUXE!
Person, Place, and Thing: A Rambler Steals Home
Author Carter Higgins reveals a real-life person, place, and thing that inspired elements of her debut novel, A Rambler Steals Home.
Rival Book Lists: Cats
The best cats we’ve seen this year (so far!)
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.
Transform Your Neighborhood
Bloggers and book-loving-moms Lauren Davis and Katey Howes have teamed up to offer parents, teachers and caregivers this list of simple, actionable ways you and your children can transform your community into “something beautiful.”
Journey Paper Lantern Craft
Step-by-step instructions for making your own paper lantern to guide you on whatever journeys await!
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 …
Elly Swartz & MG at Heart Book Club: Books Between, Episode 42
Share this PostMiddle Grade at Heart Book ClubThe first thing that I am really excited to tell you about is that I am teaming up with the Middle Grade at ...
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.
Melissa Stewart: All The Wonders, Episode 407
Melissa Stewart, author of Can an Aardvark Bark?, stops by the podcast to talk about good solid science, layered text, and the pacing of nonfiction picture books.
Jannie Ho: All The Wonders, Episode 406
Jannie Ho, author and illustrator of Bear and Chicken, stops by the podcast to talk about having the sensibility of a kid, getting over fears, and loving colors.
Bao Phi: All The Wonders, Episode 405
Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond, stops by the podcast to talk about expressing gratitude, a generation working hard invisibly, and being thankful for having distance from childhood attitudes.
Ronald L. Smith, Renee Watson, and Carole Boston Weatherford: All The Wonders, Episode 404
Live onstage at the Baltimore Book Festival with Ronald L. Smith, Renee Watson, and Carole Boston Weatherford.
Toni Yuly: All The Wonders, Episode 403
Toni Yuly, author and illustrator of Thank You Bees, stops by the podcast to talk about her simple and spontaneous message of gratitude.
Jared Reck: All The Wonders, Episode 402
Jared Reck, debut author of A Short History of the Girl Next Door, stops by the podcast to talk about writing in front of students, books that can make you a sniveling mess, and the sting of unrequited love.
Julie Segal Walters & Brian Biggs: All The Wonders, Episode 401
Julie Segal Walters and Brian Biggs, author and illustrator of This is Not a Normal Animal Book, stop by the podcast to talk about creating a metafiction book over animal classifications, incorporating the voices of a parent and a precocious child, and asking “what the heck is going on here?”
Tillie Walden: All The Wonders, Episode 400
Tillie Walden, cartoonist of Spinning, stops by the podcast to talk about creating love and empathy with other people, the strong feeling of not wanting to be in fear of your own story, and the difficulty of defining coming out in any universal way.
Elissa Brent Weissman & Friends – Picturebooking, Episode 91
26 award winning authors and illustrators share things they wrote and drew as kids in the inspirational book, OUR STORY BEGINS. Editor Elissa Brent Weissman stops by the pod to introduce the collection with cameos by Chris Grabenstein, Grace Lin, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Marla Frazee, Peter Lerganis and Tom Angleberge.
Melissa Iwai: All The Wonders, Episode 399
Melissa Iwai, author and illustrator of Pizza Day, stops by the podcast to talk about a past life full of syllable structure, learning from Marla Frazee, and having a different world to explore.
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!
Book Cover Premiere: Return
Aaron Becker joins us today to reveal the cover for Return, the final picture book in his epic Journey trilogy!
This Is Sadie Book Trailer
This is Sadie, and this is her book.
Written by Sara O’Leary
Illustrated by Julie Morstad