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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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34:50

A Reminder of Why You're Doing This with Rachel Orr

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/08/25

Rachel Orr, editorial agent with Prospect Agency, joins Matthew to talk about growing together and following that gut feeling. Visit Rachel Orr online at https://portfolio.prospectagency.com/2017/03/21/536/ You can learn more about Prospect Agency and their clients by visiting www.prospectagency.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

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52:13

Remembering Tomie DePaola

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/08/18

This is a rebroadcast of a conversation with the late Tomie DePaola that originally aired on this podcast on November 27, 2018. 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. And read on.

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48:50

Remembering Jane Yolen

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/08/11

This is a rebroadcast of a conversation with the late Jane Yolen that originally aired on this podcast on June 26, 2017. 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. And read on.

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50:51

Trust What We're Making Together with Juana...

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/08/04

Juana Martinez-Neal and Molly Idle, authors and illustrators of Off the Wall: Making Stuff Together (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again. Visit Juana Martinez-Neal online at juanamartinezneal.com Visit Molly Idle online at www.idleillustration.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins

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33:30

There's Nothing Like a Book with Nancy Paulsen

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/07/28

Nancy Paulsen, president and publisher at Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers/Penguin Random House, joins Matthew to talk about devote most of your time to the work of bringing books into the world. Browse all of Nancy Paulsen Books' titles and see what's coming next by visiting www.penguin.com/nancy-paulsen-books-overview. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins

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41:04

A Muppets Sensibility with John Patrick Green

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/07/21

John Patrick Green, cartoonist of Weather or Not (First Second), joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again. Visit John Patrick Green online at www.johnpatrickgreen.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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31:20

The Best We Can Possibly Be with Sophie Blackall

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/07/14

Sophie Blackall, author of Story Rug (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Phoebe Wahl, joins Matthew to talk about being bound together in community through listening and making things with our hands. Visit Sophie Blackall online at www.sophieblackall.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

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33:59

Do It Together with Julie Fiveash

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/07/07

Julie Fiveash, cartoonist of The Froggy Library: Welcome to Soggy Stump (Levine Querido), with colors by Jess Lome, joins Matthew to talk about getting over the challenge of a new project pretending that you know enough about what you're doing. Visit Julie Fiveash online at www.instagram.com/jooliefiveash Visit the Barnard Zine Library at https://zines.barnard.edu Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke

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30:49

A Gut Feeling with Jennifer Rofé

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/06/30

Jennifer Rofé, senior agent with the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, joins Matthew to talk about growing together and following that gut feeling. Visit Jennifer Rofé online at https://www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/jennifer-rof%C3%A9 You can learn more about the Andrea Brown Literary Agency and their clients by visiting www.andreabrownlit.com. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins

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28:59

Discovering Myself and Uncovering Our History with...

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/06/23

Andrew Shaffer, author of What Kind of Queen?: A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria (Harry N. Abrams), co-authored with Kyle Casey Chu and illustrated by Cindy Lozito, joins Matthew to talk about focusing the script when there's so much content to cover. 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

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31:28

The Journey of a New School Year with Andrew Hacket

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/06/16

Andrew Hacket, author of In This Classroom (Red Comet Press), illustrated by Arthur Lin, joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again. Visit Andrew Hacket online at www.andrewhacket.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

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31:26

Still Out Here with Lil Miss Hot Mess

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/06/09

Lil Miss Hot Mess, author of Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color (Running Press Kids), illustrated by Olga De Dios, joins Matthew to talk about bickering about the things we fundamentally agree on. Visit Lil Miss Hot Mess online at www.lilmisshotmess.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

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34:13

The Writing Journey is So Chaotic with Ellen Oh

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/06/02

Ellen Oh, author of Jin Young, In Between (Crown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about exploring the many ways that lead to an endpoint in the story. Visit Ellen Oh online at www.ellenoh.com Other helpful links: Ellen Oh at Boyds Mills The Writing Shorter Retreat: Why (and How) Less Can Be More - In the shifting publishing landscape, it seems that many people are discussing the need for more "short" books. How can creatives write shorter without sacrificing the necessary

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44:06

The Kids are Alright with Namrata Tripathi

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/26

Namrata Tripathi, publisher and president of Kokila (kokilabooks.com), an imprint of Penguin Random House, joins Matthew to talk about finding pathways to the reader. Browse all of Kokila's titles and see what's coming next by visiting kokilabooks.com Selected titles featured on the podcast: The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani (listen to episode published April 28, 2018) My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero; Illustrated by Zeke Peña (listen to episode published July 30, 2019)

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31:23

Always Regarding the Reader with Andy Griffiths

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Andy Griffiths, author of You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast (Feiwel & Friends), joins Matthew to talk about puncturing the vanity and making us believe. Visit Andy Griffiths online at andygriffiths.com.au 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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05:05

What Gives Israel Moya Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/16

Israel Moya, author of Monarchs in the Wild (Tu Books), shares what is giving him hope today: young, creative, hopeful, courageous people. 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 Israel Moya online at israelmoya.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Learn more about Lee & Low Books and their upcoming releases by visiting

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36:46

The Voice That We Hear Inside with Katherine Applegate

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/12

Katherine Applegate, author of Wombat Waiting (Storytide), joins Matthew to talk about books providing the opportunity to practice being a better human. Visit Katherine Applegate online at katherineapplegate.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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04:27

What Gives Olivia Abtahi Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/09

Olivia Abtahi, author of Twin Flames (Tu Books), shares what is giving her hope today: seeing the bulbs start to bloom. 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 Olivia Abtahi online at www.oliviaabtahi.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Learn more about Lee & Low Books and their upcoming releases by visiting

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30:22

Wanting to Write a Child's Next Obsession with Dan...

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/05

Dan Santat, author of A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about creating worlds that readers will want to believe. Visit Dan Santat online at www.instagram.com/dsantat 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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04:06

What Gives Katherine Applegate Hope

The Children"s Book Podcast ·

2026/05/02

Katherine Applegate, author of Wombat Waiting (Storytide), shares what is giving her hope today: librarians. 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 Mandy Settembre online at www.mandywarhol.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org. Learn more about Lee & Low Books and their upcoming releases by visiting www.leeandlow.com. Our

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