(R) 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. *This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on April 8, 2025. Visit Sara Andrea Fajardo online at Learn more about Boyds Mills 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 clicking...
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What Gives George Brown Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
George Brown, executive director of the Boyds Mills, shares what is giving him hope today: the storytellers, and the stories they are dreaming of and creating to bring a little optimism and joy to children. 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. Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. ...
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Wanting to Communicate with Aron Nels Steinke
The Children's Book Podcast
Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of (Graphix) and the series (Graphix), joins Matthew to talk about verbal expression, anxiety, and wanting to communicate Visit Aron Nels Steinke online at . Learn more about Boyds Mills 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 clicking the link in the show notes. Be well. And read on.
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(R) 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...
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Leaving It Messy with Torrey Maldonado
The Children's Book Podcast
Torrey Maldonado, author of (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, joins Matthew to talk about finding and sticking to your places. Visit Torrey Maldonado online at Other helpful links: Learn more about Boyds Mills 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 clicking the link in the show notes. Be well. And read on.
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What Gives Aron Nels Steinke Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of (Graphix) and the series (Graphix), shares what is giving him hope today: every morning is a chance for something new. 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. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Visit Nikki Grimes online at Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by...
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The Highlights Foundation is now Boyds Mills
The Children's Book Podcast
George Brown, executive director of the Highlights Foundation, joins Matthew to talk about the rebranding of the Highlights Foundation as Boyds Mills. Learn more about Boyds Mills 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 clicking the link in the show notes. Be well. And read on.
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What Gives Nikki Grimes Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Nikki Grimes, author of (Bloomsbury Children's Books), shares what is giving her hope today: the bravery, resilience, and determination of young 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. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Visit Nikki Grimes online at Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. ...
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Speech is Power with Alexandra Villasante
The Children's Book Podcast
Alexandra Villasante, author of (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about paying for our words. Visit Alexandra Villasante online at Other helpful links: - Craft and education, community-building, and resources and support for LGBTQIA2S+ creatives and professionals in and around the children’s book industry. 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. ...
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What Gives Yuyi Morales Hope
The Children's Book Podcast
Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of (Neal Porter Books), shares what is giving her hope today: taking care of something important to her. 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. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting . Visit Yuyi Morales online at Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You...
info_outlineAlexandra 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.
Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org.
Visit Alexandra Villasante online at alexandravillasante.com
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. Read on. And don’t lose hope.