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The Children's Book Podcast

Mar 31, 2026

Alicia D. Williams, author of Nani and the Lion (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books), illustrated by Anna Cunha, joins Matthew to talk about protecting our joy through what we cultivate and what we believe.

 

Visit Alicia D. Williams online at www.aliciadwilliams.com 

 

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Mar 28, 2026

Matthew Cordell, author illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), shares what is giving him hope today: being around a younger generation.

 

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. 

 

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Mar 24, 2026

Debbi Michiko Florence, author of The Mastermind’s Trap (Aladdin), joins Matthew to talk about finding a way to get back home.

 

Visit Debbi Michiko Florence online at debbimichikoflorence.com 

 

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Mar 21, 2026

Cátia Chien, illustrator of Fireworks (Clarion Books), written by Matthew Burgess, shares what is giving her hope today: the small acts of kindness and love that we give to the world. 

 

This is an ongoing miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving...


Mar 17, 2026

Steph Littlebird, author illustrator of You Are The Land (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful.

 

Visit Steph Littlebird online at www.stephlittlebird.com 

 

Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org

 

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