The Children's Book Podcast
Matthew C. Winner
Recent Episodes
Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the voices of people fighting to protect our world, our rights, and our people.
Visit Yuyi Morales online at yuyimorales.com
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.
Jessie Sima, author illustrator of Snow Kid (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the constant journey each of us takes to become ourselves.
Visit Jessie Sima online at www.jessiesima.com
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.
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 22, 2025.
Padma Venkatraman (Safe Harbor) 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 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.
Visit Padma Venkatraman online at padmavenkatraman.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.
Laurel Snyder, author of The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah (Clarion Books), illustrated by Leanne Hatch, joins Matthew to talk about lowering all the barriers and modeling yourself on something you love.
Visit Laurel Snyder online at laurelsnyder.com
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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.
*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 15, 2025.
Lesléa Newman (Joyful Song: A Naming Story) shares what is giving her hope today: being in community with like-minded people who want to make the world a better place.
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 Lesléa Newman online at lesleanewman.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.