A Kaleidoscopic Collection with Matt Forrest Esenwine
Release Date: 04/01/2025
What Gives Natasha Khan Kazi Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Natasha Khan Kazi () shares what is giving her hope today: the bravery of everyday people. 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. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our...
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A Puzzle to Solve with Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati
The Children's Book Podcast
Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati, author and illustrator of (Tundra Books), join Matthew to talk about writing poems with kids. Visit Matthew Burgess online at Visit Doug Salati online at For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by...
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What Gives Charles Waters Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Charles Waters () shares what is giving him hope today: spending a lot of time in thought and, as much as possible, reading. 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. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke...
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In Total Admiration with Sara Andrea Fajardo
The Children's Book Podcast
Sara Andrea Fajardo, author of (Knopf Books for Young Readers) and (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about bringing out a little bit of mischief. Visit Sara Andrea Fajardo online at For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by...
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What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Padma Venkatraman () shares what is giving her hope today: the nature of hope itself. Even when we’re in dire circumstances, it’s something that keeps us going. 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. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke...
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A Kaleidoscopic Collection with Matt Forrest Esenwine
The Children's Book Podcast
Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about working with friends on a A kaleidoscopic collection. Visit Matt Forrest Esenwine online at For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by...
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What Gives Zetta Elliott Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Zetta Elliott () shares what is giving her hope today: art. Art has always been not just an expression of hope, but an act of resistance. 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. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is...
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Bees Made This Book with Shawn Harris
The Children's Book Podcast
Shawn Harris, author of (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about making books with everything you need to put on a good show. Visit Shawn Harris online at For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and at matthewcwinner.com or by...
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What Gives Kaz Windness Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Kaz Windness () shares what is giving her hope today: a commitment to being joyful and doing things that bring happiness as an act of rebellion. 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. For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins...
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A Leap of Faith with Kyle Lukoff
The Children's Book Podcast
Kyle Lukoff, author of (Dial Books), joins Matthew to talk about his classic quest story involving a golem that protects trans kids. Visit Kyle Lukoff online at For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and at matthewcwinner.com or by...
info_outlineMatt Forrest Esenwine, author of A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about working with friends on a A kaleidoscopic collection.
Visit Matt Forrest Esenwine online at https://mattforrest.com
For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes.
Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org.
Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/).
Our music is by Podington Bear.
Podcast hosting by Libsyn.
You can support the show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes.
Be well. And read on.