Dec 30, 2025
Alison Green Myers, author of This Way to Happy (Dutton Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the inconsistent upbringings and emotional rollercoasters.
Visit Alison Green Myers online at alisongreenmyers.com
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Dec 27, 2025
Alexandra Villasante, author of Fireblooms (Nancy Paulsen Books), shares what is giving her hope today: stopping and looking in community.
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.
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Dec 23, 2025
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 giving up because those that came before us never gave up.
Visit Stacy Wells online at stacywellswrites.com
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Dec 20, 2025
Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa MartÃnez, shares what is giving him hope today: teaching kids how to find a just right book for them.
This is a new miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them...
Dec 16, 2025
Nikki Grimes, author of A Cup of Quiet (Bloomsbury Children's Books), joins Matthew to talk about creating an entryway to discussion.
Visit Nikki Grimes online at nikkigrimes.com
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Nikki Grimes Scholarship - Honoring the contributions of Nikki...