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PODCAST

The Children"s Book Podcast

Matthew C. Winner

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 Boyds Mills, positively impacting kids by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and

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03:48

What Gives Abby White Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/07

Abby White, author of D.J. Rosenblum becomes the G.O.A.T. (Levine Querido), shares what is giving her hope today: pockets of people are taking wonderful care of each other, despite the world being bad in a thousand ways right now. 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 today. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by

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(R) In Total Admiration with Sara Andrea Fajardo

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Sara Andrea Fajardo, author of Crack Goes the Cascarón: An Eggcellent Not-Just-for-Easter Shellebration! (Knopf Books for Young Readers) and Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa: Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about bringing out a little bit of mischief. *This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on April 8, 2025. Visit Sara Andrea Fajardo online at https://sarafajardowrites.com Learn more about

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03:48

What Gives George Brown Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/31

George Brown, executive director of the Boyds Mills, shares what is giving him hope today: the storytellers, and the stories they are dreaming of and creating to bring a little optimism and joy to children. 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 today. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins

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38:34

Wanting to Communicate with Aron Nels Steinke

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of Speechless (Graphix) and the Mr. Wolf's Class series (Graphix), joins Matthew to talk about verbal expression, anxiety, and wanting to communicate Visit Aron Nels Steinke online at www.mrwolfsclass.com. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and buy

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(R) What Gives Kaz Windness Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/24

Kaz Windness (Bitsy Bat, Team Star) shares what is giving her hope today: a commitment to being joyful and doing things that bring happiness as an act of rebellion. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search "The Children's Book Podcast" or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the

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34:40

Leaving It Messy with Torrey Maldonado

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, joins Matthew to talk about finding and sticking to your places. Visit Torrey Maldonado online at torreymaldonado.com Other helpful links: Torrey Maldonado at Boyds Mills Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn.

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What Gives Aron Nels Steinke Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/17

Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of Speechless (Graphix) and the Mr. Wolf's Class series (Graphix), shares what is giving him hope today: every morning is a chance for something new. 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 today. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Visit Nikki Grimes online at nikkigrimes.com Our

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The Highlights Foundation is now Boyds Mills

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/13

George Brown, executive director of the Highlights Foundation, joins Matthew to talk about the rebranding of the Highlights Foundation as Boyds Mills. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes. Be well

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02:59

What Gives Nikki Grimes Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Nikki Grimes, author of A Cup of Quiet (Bloomsbury Children's Books), shares what is giving her hope today: the bravery, resilience, and determination of young people. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Visit Nikki Grimes online at nikkigrimes.com Our podcast logo was

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35:38

Speech is Power with Alexandra Villasante

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Alexandra Villasante, author of Fireblooms (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about paying for our words. Visit Alexandra Villasante online at alexandravillasante.com Other helpful links: Alexandra Villasante at the Highlights Foundation LGBTQIA2S+ Voices at the Highlights Foundation - Craft and education, community-building, and resources and support for LGBTQIA2S+ creatives and professionals in and around the children's book industry. Learn more about the Highlights

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What Gives Yuyi Morales Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Yuyi Morales, Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), shares what is giving her hope today: taking care of something important to her. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Visit Yuyi Morales online at yuyimorales.com Our podcast logo was

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37:36

Emotional Rollercoasters with Alison Green Myers

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Alison Green Myers, author of This Way to Happy (Dutton Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the inconsistent upbringings and emotional rollercoasters. Visit Alison Green Myers online at alisongreenmyers.com Other helpful links: Alison Green Myers at the Highlights Foundation Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session One! - Our Summer Camp is a not-to-be-missed experience with 1:1 mentorship, educational and inspirational keynotes, breakout sessions in your chosen

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What Gives Alexandra Villasante Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/27

Alexandra Villasante, author of Fireblooms (Nancy Paulsen Books), shares what is giving her hope today: stopping and looking in community. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Visit Alexandra Villasante online at alexandravillasante.com Our podcast logo was created by Duke

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26:25

Strength and History with Stacy Wells

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/23

Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), co-authored by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, joins Matthew to talk about never giving up because those that came before us never gave up. Visit Stacy Wells online at stacywellswrites.com Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by

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04:00

What Gives Torrey Maldonado Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/20

Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, shares what is giving him hope today: teaching kids how to find a just right book for them. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Visit Torrey Maldonado online at torreymaldonado.com

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32:51

Writers are Listeners with Nikki Grimes

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Nikki Grimes, author of A Cup of Quiet (Bloomsbury Children's Books), joins Matthew to talk about creating an entryway to discussion. Visit Nikki Grimes online at nikkigrimes.com Other helpful links: Nikki Grimes at the Highlights Foundation Nikki Grimes Scholarship - Honoring the contributions of Nikki Grimes to the field of children's literature through her advocacy and writing. This scholarship celebrates Black and Afro-Indigenous female writers and poets. The Nikki Grimes Cottage at

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03:52

What Gives Stacy Wells Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/13

Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), with co-author Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, shares what is giving her hope today: people out in the world who are doing good things. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Visit Stacy Wells online at

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37:42

A Collective Healing with Yuyi Morales

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the voices of people fighting to protect our world, our rights, and our people. Visit Yuyi Morales online at yuyimorales.com Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the

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35:06

A Constant Journey to Become Ourselves with Jessie Sima

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Jessie Sima, author illustrator of Snow Kid (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the constant journey each of us takes to become ourselves. Visit Jessie Sima online at www.jessiesima.com Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the

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03:24

(R) What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2025/11/29

*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 22, 2025. Padma Venkatraman (Safe Harbor) shares what is giving her hope today: the nature of hope itself. Even when we're in dire circumstances, it's something that keeps us going. This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search "The Children's

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