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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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37:59

Things are Not So Linear with Matthew Cordell

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/04/14

Matthew Cordell, author and illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the power of curiosity and always wanting to see new things. Visit Matthew Cordell online at www.matthewcordell.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 me

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04:34

What Gives Dr. Haleh Massey Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/04/11

Dr. Haleh Massey, author of My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit!) (Tu Books), illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh, shares what is giving her hope today: the ever increasing diversity in books. 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. Visit Dr. Haleh Massey online at drhalehmassey.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Learn

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42:14

Constantly Surprising with Matthew Swanson and Robbi...

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, author and illustrator of Life on the Moon (Knopf Books for Young Readers), join Matthew to talk about things so awful they can only be encountered through humor. Visit Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr online at robbiandmatthew.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

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04:40

What Gives Angela Quezada Padron Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Angela Quezada Padron, author of Lucía's Goals / Los Goles de Lucía (Children's Book Press), illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay, shares what is giving her hope today: looking for hope in the little things in life, the things that make her smile. 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. Visit Angela Quezada Padron online at angelapadron.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their

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36:46

Protecting Our Joy with Alicia D. Williams

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/31

Alicia D. Williams, author of Nani and the Lion (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books), illustrated by Anna Cunha, joins Matthew to talk about protecting our joy through what we cultivate and what we believe. Visit Alicia D. Williams online at www.aliciadwilliams.com Other helpful links: Alicia D. Williams at Boyds Mills Alicia D. Williams Scholarship - The Alicia D. Williams Scholarship provides funds to support a Boyds Mills scholarship for a single parent. As a single parent, Alicia knows how

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05:57

What Gives Matthew Cordell Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/28

Matthew Cordell, author illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), shares what is giving him hope today: being around a younger generation. 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. Visit Matthew Cordell online at www.matthewcordell.com 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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35:46

Getting Back Home with Debbi Michiko Florence

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Debbi Michiko Florence, author of The Mastermind's Trap (Aladdin), joins Matthew to talk about finding a way to get back home. Visit Debbi Michiko Florence online at debbimichikoflorence.com Other helpful links: Debbi Michiko Florence at Boyds Mills Community Retreat with Grace Lin and Debbi Michiko Florence: Celebrating Asian and Asian American Stories (May) - Work alongside community members and spend time creating, dreaming, and discovering the many beautiful contributions made by Asian

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05:16

What Gives Cátia Chien Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/21

Cátia Chien, illustrator of Fireworks (Clarion Books), written by Matthew Burgess, shares what is giving her hope today: the small acts of kindness and love that we give to the world. 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. Visit Cátia Chien online at catiachien.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by

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30:52

Overcoming Doubt with Steph Littlebird

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Steph Littlebird, author illustrator of You Are The Land (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful. Visit Steph Littlebird online at www.stephlittlebird.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 me a coffee at

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03:46

What Gives Debbi Michiko Florence Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/14

Debbi Michiko Florence, author of The Mastermind's Trap (Aladdin), shares what is giving her hope today: young people and the connectors of readers to books. 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. Visit Debbi Michiko Florence online at debbimichikoflorence.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke

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31:19

Bringing Joy with Steve Light

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Steve Light, author illustrator of Gus & Sully All Week Long (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about distilling ideas to their most accessible and truest forms for our youngest readers. Visit Steve Light online at stevelightart.com Other helpful links: Steve Light at Boyds Mills Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session Two! - Get away for five days at our Summer Camp for fiction and nonfiction storytellers who are looking for inspiration, guidance, mentorship, community, fun,

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04:09

(R) What Gives Lil Miss Hot Mess Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/07

*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired April 26, 2025 . Lil Miss Hot Mess (Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color) shares what is giving her hope today: drag. Drag is all about changing how we look and how we show up in the world as a way of making the world more fabulous and more just and joyful for everyone in it. 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

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37:28

Expanding the Heart's Capacity with Matthew Burgess...

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien, author and illustrator of Fireworks (Clarion Books), join Matthew to talk about becoming a mirror for feelings and experiences in their ode to a summer day. Visit Matthew Burgess online at matthewjohnburgess.com Visit Cátia Chien online at catiachien.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

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03:43

What Gives Jordyn Taylor Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/28

Jordyn Taylor, author of The Rebel Girls of Rome (HarperCollins), shares what is giving her hope today: remembering that even small acts of bravery can make a big difference. 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. Visit Jordyn Taylor online at jordynhtaylor.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke

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30:51

Finding Collaboration Along the Way with Chris Tebbetts

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/24

Chris Tebbetts, co-author of Dr. Zeus (Jimmy Patterson), with James Patterson, joins Matthew to talk about free-form school visits and moving stuff off the desk. Visit Chris Tebbetts online at christebbetts.com Other helpful links: Chris Tebbetts at Boyds Mills Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Spring) - Reach your writing goals! This workshop provides the structure, support, and accountability you need to get to a finished draft. Learn more about

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03:45

What Gives Selina Alko Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/21

Selina Alko, illustrator of The Keeper of Stories (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), written by Caroline Kusin Pritchard, shares what is giving her hope today: the power of communities to come together.. 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. Visit Selina Alko online at www.selinaalko.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org.

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29:59

Overcoming Prejudices with Kaz Windness

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Kaz Windness, author illustrator of Worm and Butterfly are Friends Always (Simon Spotlight), joins Matthew to talk about constantly dealing with loss and change. Visit Kaz Windness online at www.windnessbooks.com/ Other helpful links: Kaz Windness at Boyds Mills Early Readers and Chapter Books: A Creative Retreat - Kids who are starting to read on their own need to find the books that meet them creatively, inspirationally, and more! This engaging retreat will help you understand the needs

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03:55

What Gives Laurel Snyder Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/14

Laurel Snyder, author of The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah (Clarion Books), illustrated by Leanne Hatch, shares what is giving her hope today: watching neighbors come together and support each other in the city of Minneapolis. 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

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23:44

The 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners and Honor...

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/12

Introducing the winners and honors of the Sydney Taylor Book Award (2026), presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Links: Sydney Taylor Book Award Website - https://jewishlibraries.org/sydney_taylor_book_award/ 2025 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour - https://jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour-sydney-taylor-book-awards/ Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs

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01:58

We Want To Hear From You!

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/02/10

I have a favor to ask you. Could you please write us a review wherever you listen to the show? Tell us what you like about the podcast and who you'd love to hear next! Maybe you love when we feature young adult authors. Maybe your favorite episodes are when we dig deep on craft. Maybe you find yourself looking forward to the Hope mini-episodes each week. Whatever it is, we want to know! Are you going to recommend we interview your favorite author? Or will you suggest that one illustrator who

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