Podcast Episodes

What Gives Tami Charles Hope

Season 10

Tami Charles, author of Together, United (Orchard Books), illustrated by Bryan Collier, shares what is giving her hope today: that children are already leading the way. And that if we follow their le…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

Carrying Knowledge with Daniel Nayeri

Season 10 Episode 10

Daniel Nayeri, author of The Teacher of Nomad Land (Levine Querido), joins Matthew to talk about the utility of beauty in our lives.

Visit Daniel Nayeri online at www.danielnayeri.com

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Published on 5 days, 10 hours ago

What Gives Ruth Spiro Hope

Season 10

Ruth Spiro, author of How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up (Charlesbridge), illustrated by Teresa Martinez, shares what is giving her hope today: looking around her community, finding a proje…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Breaking Cycles with George Jreije

Season 10 Episode 9

George Jreije, author of Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile (HarperCollins) , joins Matthew to talk about trying to inhabit the voice of someone to whom he wouldn’t have otherwise related.

Vi…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

What Gives Claire A. B. Freeland Hope

Season 10

Claire A. B. Freeland, co-author of Making Sense of Your Senses: How Your Brain Perceives the World (Magination Press), with Jacqueline B. Toner and illustrated by Katarina Gasko, shares what is givi…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

An Emotional Search with Cordelia Jensen

Season 10 Episode 8

Cordelia Jensen, author of Lilac and the Switchback (Holiday House), joins Matthew to talk about belonging, change, and always keeping in mind that you’re writing a story.

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Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

An Emotional Search with Cordelia Jensen

Season 10 Episode 8

Cordelia Jensen, author of Lilac and the Switchback (Holiday House), joins Matthew to talk about belonging, change, and always keeping in mind that you’re writing a story.

Visit Cordelia Jensen onl…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

What Gives Kara M. Mitchell Hope

Season 10

Kara Mitchell, author illustrator of Catching Kindness (Magination Press), shares what is giving her hope today: so many things. A new week with a new sketchbook. Libraries and new friends. Community…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Close to the Anger with Daria Peoples

Season 10 Episode 7

Daria Peoples, author illustrator of Be the Light: How She Became Angela Davis (Greenwillow Books), joins Matthew to talk about the hurt and pain of not being accepted.

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Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

What Gives Merriam Sarcia Saunders Hope

Season 10

Merriam Sarcia Saunders, author of You Can Say Hi with Only a Smile (Magination Press), illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop, shares what is giving her hope today: children are paying attention to e…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago