It's the end of the school year - a great time for Colby to share how he celebrates reading with his 5th grade students. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Jun 09, 2025•11 min
In this episode, author Aida Salazar and illustrator Molly Mendoza take us behind the scenes of their Caldecott Honor winning book JOVITA WORE PANTS: THE STORY OF A MEXICAN FREEDOM FIGHTER This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the b...
May 31, 2025•24 min
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Pablo Cartaya takes us behind the scenes of his new middle grade novel, A HERO'S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
May 17, 2025•27 min
In this episode, author Mk Smith Despres takes us behind the scenes of their poetic picture book THERE'S THAT SUN AGAIN, illustrated by Julie Benbassat. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
May 03, 2025•21 min
In this special episode, Colby Sharp shares his experience of traveling to Alaska to talk about children's books. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Apr 27, 2025•18 min
In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his picture book JUST ONE WAVE, the summertime sequel to JUST ONE FLAKE. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Apr 13, 2025•25 min
In this episode, author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong takes us behind the scenes of her graphic novel debut, FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Mar 30, 2025•13 min
In this episode, author/illustrator Arree Chung takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel DON'T CAUSE TROUBLE. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Mar 16, 2025•22 min
In this episode, artist Rebecca Lee Kunz takes us behind the scenes of her Caldecott Medal winning book, CHOOCH HELPED (written by Andrea L. Rogers This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Feb 23, 2025•28 min
In this episode, Ruth Chan and Travis Jonker take us behind the scenes of their new picture book, CABOOSE. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Feb 02, 2025•9 min
In this episode, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer takes us behind the scenes of her book, TRUE GRETCH (Young Adult Edition). This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Jan 26, 2025•23 min
In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Jan 12, 2025•27 min
In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, comics creator Jerzy Drozd takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel THE INSCRUTABLE DOCTOR BAER AND THE CASE OF THE TWO-FACED STATUE. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Dec 21, 2024•24 min
In this episode, Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith take us behind the scenes of their picture book SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Nov 30, 2024•34 min
In this episode, Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris take us behind the scenes of their bestselling graphic novel series THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE, including the latest installment, THE WRATH OF THE PAPERCLIP. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample,...
Nov 24, 2024•30 min
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel NOT NOTHING. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Oct 27, 2024•23 min
In this episode, debut author/illustrator Jess Hannigan takes us behind the scenes of her picture book SPIDER IN THE WELL. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Oct 17, 2024•21 min
In this episode, author/illustrator Ruth Chan takes us behind the scenes of her debut graphic novel memoir, UPROOTED. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Sep 29, 2024•17 min
In this episode, Travis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Sep 08, 2024•17 min
In this episode, award-winning author Lisa Fipps returns to the show to take us behind the scenes of her new middle grade novel in verse, AND THEN, BOOM! This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Aug 28, 2024•26 min
In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Gennifer Choldenko (AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS) takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO...
Aug 13, 2024•17 min
Part two of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson. Rapid-fire SPEED ROUND questions! This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from th...
Jul 28, 2024•15 min
Part one of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Jul 16, 2024•35 min
In this episode, author Dan Gutman looks back on 20 years of his popular MY WEIRD SCHOOL series. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Jun 27, 2024•10 min
In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min
Rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?...
May 25, 2024•17 min
In this episode, author/illustrator Supriya Kelkar takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction picture book, AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ...
May 18, 2024•22 min
In this episode, author Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new chapter book series she is co-writing with multiple authors, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STE...
Apr 27, 2024•19 min
In this episode (recorded LIVE at BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan), author and children's literature advocate John Schu takes us behind the scenes of his New York Times bestselling book LOUDER THAN HUNGER. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW , and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. Click here for an audio sa...
Apr 13, 2024•36 min
