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Emotional Rollercoasters with Alison Green Myers
Season 10 Episode 27
Alison Green Myers, author of This Way to Happy (Dutton Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the inconsistent upbringings and emotio…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What Gives Alexandra Villasante Hope
Season 10
Alexandra Villasante, author of Fireblooms (Nancy Paulsen Books), shares what is giving her hope today: stopping and looking in community.
This is …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Strength and History with Stacy Wells
Season 10 Episode 26
Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), co-authored by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, joins Matthew to talk about never giv…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What Gives Torrey Maldonado Hope
Season 10
Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, shares what is giving him hope today: teaching kids how…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Writers are Listeners with Nikki Grimes
Season 10 Episode 25
Nikki Grimes, author of A Cup of Quiet (Bloomsbury Children's Books), joins Matthew to talk about creating an entryway to discussion.
Visit Nikki G…
5 months ago
What Gives Stacy Wells Hope
Season 10
Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), with co-author Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, shares what is giving her hope today:…
5 months ago
A Collective Healing with Yuyi Morales
Season 10 Episode 24
Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the voices of people fighting to protect our world…
5 months, 1 week ago
A Constant Journey to Become Ourselves with Jessie Sima
Season 10 Episode 23
Jessie Sima, author illustrator of Snow Kid (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the constant journey each of us t…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
(R) What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope
Season 10
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 22, 2025.
Padma Venkatraman (Safe Harbor) shares what is giving her hope today: th…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Jewish Joy with Laurel Snyder
Season 10 Episode 22
Laurel Snyder, author of The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah (Clarion Books), illustrated by Leanne Hatch, joins Matthew to talk about lowe…
5 months, 3 weeks ago