Jyoti Rajan Gopal, author of Over in the Mangroves (Orchard Books), illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar, joins Matthew to talk about a place so magical and so important.  Visit Jyoti Rajan Gopal online at jyotirajangopal.com  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 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 show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes.  Be well. And read on. Â
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What Gives Maham Khwaja Hope
Maham Khwaja, author of The Home We Make (Lee & Low Books), illustrated by Daby Zainab Faidhi, shares what is giving her hope today: us, grounded and moving through our lives. Second by second. And day by day.  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 Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org.  Learn more about Lee & Low Books and their upcoming releases by visiting www.leeandlow.com.  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. Read on. And don’t lose hope. Â
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Slippery Slopes with Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman, author of Snoop (Scholastic Press), joins Matthew to talk about exploring all-the-way stakes and taking inspiration from Hitchcock’s Rear Window.  Visit Gordon Korman online at gordonkorman.com  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 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 show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes.  Be well. And read on. Â
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What Gives Lulu Delacre Hope
Lulu Delacre, author illustrator of Rafi and Rosi: Menu!/Rafi Y Rosi: ¡MenĂş! (Children's Book Press) shares what is giving her hope today: the laughter of children at the bus stop. The laughter of children reading a book. The laughter of children. Children.  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 Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org.  Learn more about Lee & Low Books and their upcoming releases by visiting www.leeandlow.com.  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. Read on. And don’t lose hope. Â
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Finding Your Light with Meg Medina
Meg Medina, author of Graciela in the Abyss (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about how every author reveals themselves through their work.  Visit Meg Medina online at megmedina.com  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 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 show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes.  Be well. And read on. Â
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 the Highlights Foundation, positively impacting kids by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.
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