Matthew and Nicole discuss combatting xenophobia by adopting a stance of cultural humility and helping shape children’s understanding of a broader world, rich with hundreds of cultures, languages, and people both very similar and very different from their own. This episode is sponsored by: Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge Get Booked: The Handsell Libro FM Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for ou...
Feb 20, 2020•54 min•Ep. 23
Matthew and Nicole discuss the results of the 2020 Youth Media Awards, highlight some of their favorite books recognized, and how this awards year could impact the future of publishing. Joining is special guest Dr. Emily R. Aguiló-Pérez, who served on the 2018 Pura Belpré Award committee. This episode is sponsored by: Get Booked Middle School Bites by Steven Banks with illustrations by Mark Fearing, published by Holiday House Book Riot Insiders Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, S...
Feb 06, 2020•57 min•Ep. 22
Matthew and Jenn discuss anti-bias education, understanding our own white privilege, and listening to and learning about the challenges that many marginalized communities face. This episode is sponsored by: Book Riot's Read Harder 2020 Challenge The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch with Macmillan Children's This Little Dreamer: An Inspirational Primer by Joan Holub from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Subscribe to the podcast ...
Jan 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 21
Karina and Matthew talk about the homelessness epidemic, how homelessness affects children, and the need for greater representation of poverty and homelessness in children's literature. Joining is special guest Alicia D. Williams, author of Genesis Begins Again. This episode is sponsored by Dough Boys, another #BooksForTheMiddle by Paula Chase and by Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign ...
Jan 09, 2020•56 min•Ep. 20
Karina and Matthew talk about the Youth Media Awards, educators doing mock book awards with their students, and we look back on some of our favorite Kidlit These Days episodes of the year. Joining is special guest Colby Sharp, 5th grade teacher, co-host of The Yarn podcast, editor of The Creativity Project, An Awesometastic Story Collection, and the co-author with Donalyn Miller of Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot's Read Harder Journal and by Simon &...
Dec 12, 2019•48 min•Ep. 19
Karina and Matthew share gift ideas in the form of book boxes packed with choice reads and thoughtful add-ons perfect for the reader or readers in your life. This episode is sponsored by TBR, by Owlkids Books, publisher of A Likkle Miss Lou and other children’s books, and by Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! BUILD A BOOK BOX: For a Teacher...
Nov 14, 2019•42 min•Ep. 18
Karina and Matthew talk about representation of neurodiverse individuals, giving authentic voice in children's literature, and building empathy for all students. Joining is special guest Elana K. Arnold, author of A Boy Called Bat and its sequels. This episode is sponsored by our Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest, by OwlCrate Jr, a subscription box for middle grade readers, and by Naked Mole Rat Saves the World by Karen Rivers, new from Algonquin Young Readers. Subscribe to the podcast vi...
Oct 31, 2019•56 min•Ep. 17
Karina and Matthew talk about the climate change, young activists, and a needed willingness for adults to listen, not just to these young voices, but also to one another. Joining is special guest Carole Lindstrom, author of Girls Dance, Boys Fiddle and the upcoming We Are Water Protectors. This episode is sponsored by our Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest, by Starscape, publisher of bestselling author, W. Bruce Cameron's Puppy Tales series, and by Roar, the YA imprint of Lion Forge and pu...
Oct 17, 2019•47 min•Ep. 16
Karina and Matthew talk about the booming graphic novel market, state book awards centering comics, and go-to resources for librarians and educators in support of reading comics. Joining is special guest Jen Wang, co-founder and organizer of the annual Comics Arts Los Angeles festival, and cartoonist of Stargazing and The Prince and the Dressmaker. This episode is sponsored by our Book Riot Blind Dates with Books contest, Remarkables by Margaret Peterson Haddix and HarperCollins Children's Books...
Oct 03, 2019•51 min•Ep. 15
Karina and Matthew talk about why books get banned, what book titles appear on ALA's Most Challenged Books list, and why Banned Books Week is a great time for celebrating. Joining is special guest Sonali Kumar, a librarian in Washington, DC and the author of the Unschooled Librarian blog. This episode is sponsored by Malamander by Thomas Taylor and illustrated by Tom Booth. Available from Walker Books U.S., We are also sponsored by Chronicle Books. And by our Book Riot Mystery/Thriller Giveaway....
Sep 19, 2019•58 min•Ep. 14
Karina and Matthew talk about looking honestly at history, tribal land acknowledgements, and engaging young people in the history going on today. Joining are special guests Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, authors of An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, adapted from the book by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. This episode is sponsored All the Impossible Things by Lindsay Lackey (and published by Macmillan Children's), Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max (and published by Candlewick...
Sep 05, 2019•48 min•Ep. 13
Karina and Matthew talk about back-to-school anticipation, exceptional ways to get to school, and the resilience and determination each student possesses. Joining are special guests Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul, authors of Adventures to School: Real-Life Journeys of Students from Around the World, illustrated by Isabel Muñoz. This episode is sponsored by AstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Steven Weinberg (published by Chronicle Books) and Book Riot Insid...
Aug 22, 2019•54 min•Ep. 12
Karina and Matthew talk about identifying a publisher by its "voice", focusing on the specific in order to connect with the universal, and they highlight some imprints and independent publishers who are centering diversity in different ways. Joining is special guest Namrata Tripathi of Kokila. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All R...
Aug 08, 2019•59 min•Ep. 11
Matthew and guest host Tirzah Price talk about the booming audiobook industry, the literacy benefits of audiobooks, and some of the stories and story narrators we can't stop thinking about. This episode is sponsored by The Children's Book Podcast hosted by Matthew C. Winner Book Riot Insiders Libro.fm Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: Will Listening to...
Jul 25, 2019•52 min•Ep. 10
Karina and Matthew talk about the trailblazers in children's literature, including recognizing some of the first authors of color and indigenous authors to have their books traditionally published. Joining is special guest Linda Sue Park, author of A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water. This episode is sponsored by The Children's Book Podcast hosted by Matthew C. Winner Cheshire Crossing, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Andersen. Subscribe to t...
Jul 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 9
Karina and Matthew talk about the LGBTQ representation in children's literature, anti-queerness and parallels with colorism and racism, and what LGBTQ-centered stories can mean for kids who have not yet encountered queer individuals. Joining is special guest Kacen Callender, author of Hurricane Child. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm Audiobooks Source Books and P is for Pterodactyl by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter (AKA Lushlife); illustrated by Maria Tina Beddia Subscribe to the podcast vi...
Jun 27, 2019•44 min•Ep. 8
Sharifah and Jenn discuss favorite kidlit from SF/F. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Books Interstellar Cinderella by Deborah Underwood The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex (Home, Tip voiced by Rihanna!) The Storm Runner by JC Cervantes Binky Adventure Series by Ashley Spires Aru Shah and the End of Time (Pandava Quartet #1) by ...
Jun 20, 2019•26 min
Karina and Matthew talk about the ripples from recent synagogue attacks, books that center the Jewish faith and culture, and we're reminded that we are all made of stories. Joining is special guest Leslea Newman, author of Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story, illustrated by Amy June Bates. This episode is sponsored by All The Books podcast Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right ne...
Jun 13, 2019•45 min•Ep. 7
Karina and Matthew talk about the heart of the school, the disheartening trend of diminishing school libraries, and the inherent value of school libraries and school librarians in supporting a school, raising readers, and building global citizens. Joining is special guest John Schumaker, author of the Mr. Schu Reads blog. This episode is sponsored by Audible TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes Subscribe to the podcast via RS...
May 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 6
Karina and Matthew talk about inclusive author visits, soft censorship, and one middle grade author's reflection on her experience speaking at a school to an audience greatly reduced in size after the host learned of the author's LGBTQ+ identity. Joining is special guest K.A. Holt, author of the Redwood and Ponytail. This episode is sponsored by Audible Wishtree by Katherine Applegate TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes Subs...
May 16, 2019•43 min•Ep. 5
Karina and Matthew talk about the amazing and vibrant education community online, authors who started out as teachers teachers, and teachers we saw and loved in our favorite books. Joining is special guest Donalyn Miller, author of The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders and TBR. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! REL...
May 02, 2019•47 min•Ep. 4
Karina and Matthew talk about speaking to children on the danger of hate-laced speech toward Muslims, seeking understanding of hijab and the importance of hijab to some Muslim women, and the implications of a recent challenge to a public school staff dress code that would bar principals and teachers from wearing religious symbols. Joining is special guest Saadia Faruqi, author of the Meet Yasmin series, illustrated by Hatem Aly. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podcast via...
Apr 18, 2019•55 min•Ep. 3
Karina and Matthew talk about exploring historical artifacts up close, Karina’s visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the remarkable story behind an inscription on a clay pot from Edgefield, South Carolina, circa 1865. Joining is special guest Bryan Collier, illustrator of Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave , written by Laban Carrick Hill. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders and Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS...
Apr 05, 2019•45 min•Ep. 2
Karina and Matthew talk about the border wall between Mexico and the United States, one Idaho school staff and their alarming choice of Halloween costumes, and how a group of Latinx authors stepped in with an offer few would refuse. Joining are special guests Meg Medina (Merci Suarez Changes Gears), Jenny Torres Sanchez (The Fall of Innocence), and Guadalupe Garcia McCall (All the Stars Denied). This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, si...
Mar 21, 2019•46 min•Ep. 1
Meet Matthew and Karina, the hosts of our newest show all about kidlit! Books Discussed: The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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