What famous author would you like to be your mentor?
Authors Martha Brokenbrough and Grace Lin answer the kid question What famous author would you like to be your mentor?
Jan 29, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Kids Ask Authors podcast
Kids Ask Authors is a podcast where kids can ask the authors of their favorite books a question. Every week, children's book author and illustrator Grace Lin and a guest author answer one question from a child reader-helping kids on their own creative journey!
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How do you add so many details in your pictures?
Authors Phoebe Wahl and Grace Lin answer the kid question How do you add so many details in your pictures?
Jan 22, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
What color do you use the most and why?
Authors Hyewon Yum and Grace Lin answer the kid question What color do you use the most and why?
Jan 15, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Are you ever scared to share your book?
Authors James Catchpole and Grace Lin answer the kid question Are you ever scared to share your book?
Jan 08, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 5
How do you pick the names of your characters?
Authors Lin Thompson and Grace Lin answer the kid question How do you pick the names of your characters?
Dec 25, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?
Authors Brian Young and Grace Lin answer the kid question Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?.
Dec 18, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?
Authors Jennifer Chambliss Bertman and Grace Lin answer the kid question Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?
Dec 11, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 2
How would you describe yourself or your books in 3 words?
Author Natasha Tartly and Grace Lin answer the kid question How would you describe yourself or your books in 3 words?
Dec 04, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - BUDDHAS DELIGHT
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Sep 20, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - FORTUNE COOKIES
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Sep 15, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - PEKING DUCK
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Sep 13, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 8
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - ICE CREAM
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Sep 12, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 7
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - CHOPSTICKS
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Sep 12, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - OOLONG TEA
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Sep 01, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 5
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - NOODLES
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Aug 30, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 3
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - SPRING ROLLS
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Aug 25, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 3
GRACE LIN PRESENTS: ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - RICE
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Aug 23, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - TOFU
Hello! This is a part of Grace's “One Minute Myth” series, where she tries to recap one of the stories from her upcoming book “Chinese Menu” in as close to a minute as possible! "Chinese Menu" is a collection of about 40 stories about the myths, legends and histories behind your favorite American Chinese food and will be out Sept 12, 2023. Hopefully, this gives you a small taste of the book and makes you want more! If you are listening before Sept 12, 2023, please preorder the book! There are lo...
Aug 18, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season Finale
On this special and final episode of the season, Author Grace Lin answers a variety of kid questions and kid reviewer Milo reviews her novel Starry river of the Sky. Happy Summer!
Jun 05, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 163
If you were to become a character in your own book which would it be and why?
Authors Laurie Keller and grace Like answer the question If you were to become a character in your own book which would it be and why? and kid reviewer Ione reviews Wake me up in 20 Coconuts! by Laurie Keller.
May 29, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 162
If you were going on a spaceship, what 3 books would you bring to read?
Authors Cherie Fu and Grace Lin answer the question If you were going on a spaceship, what 3 books would you bring to read? and kid reviewer mina, reviews Little Messy Marcy Su written by Cherie Fu and illustrated by Julie Kwon.
May 22, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Do you have a pet?
Authors Anna Alter and Grace Lin answer the question Do you have a pet? and kid reviewer Dorrie reviews The Sprout Street Neighbors: Five Stories. written and illustrated by Anna Alter.
May 15, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 160
An episode from The Children's Book Podcast
This week, the podcast welcomes a special crossover [eisode featuring Natasha Khan Kazi on the The Children's Book Podcast hosted by Matthew Winner.
May 08, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 159
How much of your real life do you put in your books?
Authors Karen S. Chow and Grace Lin answer the question How much of your real life do you put in your books? and kid reviewer Mina reviews Miracle by Karen S. Chow.
May 01, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 158
What thing do people ask you to draw the most?
Authors Tracy Subisak and grace Lin answer the question What thing do people ask you to draw the most? and kid reviewer Mina reviews Jenny Mei is Sad by Tracy Subisak.
Apr 24, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Have you ever changed the words in a story to make drawing the pictures easier?
Authors Fabio Napoleoni and Grace Lin answer the question Have you ever changed the words in a story to make drawing the pictures easier? and kid reviewers Pierce and Dalton, review Dragon Boy written and illustrated by Fabio Napoleoni .
Apr 17, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Have you ever had problems finishing the end of a book?
Authors Lilliam Rivera and Grace Lin answer the question Have you ever had problems finishing the end of a book? and kid reviewer Kaia reviews Goldie Vance: The Hocus-Pocus Hoax written by Lilliam Rivera.
Apr 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Are you ever scared about how the pictures in your book will turn out?
Authors JaNay Brown-Wood and Grace Lin answer the question Are you ever scared about how the pictures in your book will turn out? and kid reviewer Mina reviews Too Small Tyson written by JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams.
Apr 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 154
How do you create the art in your books?
Authors Adriana Hernández Bergstrom and Grace Lin answer the question How do you create the art in your books? and kid reviewer Kaia reviews Abuelita and I Make Flan written and illustrated by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom.
Mar 27, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 153
What word do you hate to use when you are writing?
Authors Rhode Montijo and Grace Lin answer the question What word do you hate to use when you are writing? and kid reviewer Dorrie reviews The Gumazing Gum Girl written by Rhode Montijo with Luke Reynolds.
Mar 20, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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