In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel NOT NOTHING.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, debut author/illustrator Jess Hannigan takes us behind the scenes of her picture book SPIDER IN THE WELL.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Ruth Chan takes us behind the scenes of her debut graphic novel memoir, UPROOTED.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Travis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, award-winning author Lisa Fipps returns to the show to take us behind the scenes of her new middle grade novel in verse, AND THEN, BOOM!Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Gennifer Choldenko (AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS) takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part two of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson. Rapid-fire SPEED ROUND questions!Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part one of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Dan Gutman looks back on 20 years of his popular MY WEIRD SCHOOL series.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Supriya Kelkar takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction picture book, AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new chapter book series she is co-writing with multiple authors, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode (recorded LIVE at BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan), author and children's literature advocate John Schu takes us behind the scenes of his New York Times bestselling book LOUDER THAN HUNGER.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Amy Noelle Parks takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AVERIL OFFLINE.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, engineer, television host, science content creator, and author Emily Calandrelli takes us behind the scenes of her new nonfiction book, Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level : 50 Bigger, Bolder Science Experiments to Do with the Whole FamilyOleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, comedian, actor, and author Jesús Trejo takes us behind the scenes of his debut picture book, PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, award-winning author Ruth Behar takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction book, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Abby Hanlon takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Christina Wyman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, JAWBREAKER.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Pedro Martín takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel, MEXIKIDOleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, creators Jessixa and Aaron Bagley take us behind the scenes of their debut graphic novel, DUEL.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Dashka Slater takes us behind the scenes of her book, ACCOUNTABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF A RACIST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT AND THE TEENAGERS WHOSE LIVES IT CHANGED.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Peter Brown takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling WILD ROBOT series, including the latest book, THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Chris Baron takes us behind the scenes of his middle grade novel THE GRAY.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author and illustrator Jarrett Lerner takes us behind the scenes of his illustrated novel-in-verse, A WORK IN PROGRESS.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part two of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo answers speed round questions, and is joined by editor Andrea Tompa to announce a new book: FERRIS.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part one of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo talks about the 20th anniversary of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Rapid-fire Q&A with Laurel Snyder, Lauren Castillo, Brad & Kristi Montague, and M.T. AndersonOleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode author Aubrey Hartman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, THE LION OF LARK-HAYES MANOR.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Our first-ever all speed round episode! Rapid-fire Q&A with Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, Amina Luqman-Dawson.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Laurel Snyder takes us behind the scenes of her upper middle grade novel THE WITCH OF WOODLAND.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Jon Agee takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, MY DAD IS A TREE.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, husband and wife collaborators Brad & Kristi Montague take us behind the scenes of their picture book, THE FANTASTIC BUREAU OF IMAGINATION. This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, and the picture book THIS IS A STORY, written by John Schu, illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Click here to order a copy.…

In this episode, children's literature collaborators (and brothers) Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey take us behind the scenes of their books THE OLD TRUCK and LINK & HUD: HEROES BY A HAIR.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, 2023 Newbery Medalist Amina Luqman-Dawson takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, FREEWATER.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel memoir, A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author and illustrator Doug Salati takes us behind the scenes of his 2023 Caldecott Medal-winning book, HOT DOG.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author and illustrator Marla Frazee takes us behind the scenes of her latest picture book, IN EVERY LIFE - a book that was 25 years in the making.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, picture book maker Michaela Goade takes us behind the scenes of her author/illustrator debut, BERRY SONG, and talks about her experience winning the 2021 Caldecott Medal for WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS (written by Carole Lindstrom).Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Colby Sharp and Donalyn Miller (co-authors of THE COMMONSENSE GUIDE TO YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY) discuss reading plans and how they can encourage students become more independent readers.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Kyle Lukoff takes us behind the scenes of his Newbery Honor winning middle grade novel, TOO BRIGHT TO SEE.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, legendary horror writer R.L. Stine talks about his life and career. Stine also takes us behind the scenes of his latest short story series, STINETINGLERS. This is part two of a two-part episode.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, legendary horror writer R.L. Stine talks about his life and career. Stine also takes us behind the scenes of his latest short story series, STINETINGLERS. This is part one of a two-part episode.Oleh Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp