693 episodes

Exploring big ideas and the way that stories can help us feel seen, understood, and valued. The Children's Book Podcast features insightful and sincere interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by a teacher and school librarian, each episode seeks to connect kids and listeners of all ages with powerful, impactful, and lasting stories, and the people who tell them.

The Children's Book Podcast Matthew C. Winner

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.5 • 327 Ratings

Exploring big ideas and the way that stories can help us feel seen, understood, and valued. The Children's Book Podcast features insightful and sincere interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by a teacher and school librarian, each episode seeks to connect kids and listeners of all ages with powerful, impactful, and lasting stories, and the people who tell them.

    The Research Before the Research with Kari Lavelle

    The Research Before the Research with Kari Lavelle

    Kari Lavelle, the author of the Butt or Face? series (Sourcebooks) and Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice (Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Bryan Collier, talks about the research before the research in crafting her unique nonfiction series that uses play to engage readers of all ages.
    Visit Kari online at https://www.karilavelle.com/
    You can pick up your own copy of Butt or Face? series (Sourcebooks) and Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice (Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.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.
     

    • 29 min
    Breaking the Rules with Justin Colón

    Breaking the Rules with Justin Colón

    Justin Colón, the author of The Quacken (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Pablo Pino, talks about breaking the rules in the kidlit space and contributing to the horror/comedy picture book canon.
    Visit Justin online at https://justincolonbooks.com/
    You can pick up your own copy of The Quacken (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes.
    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.
     

    • 30 min
    Acts of Creative Defiance with Carter Higgins

    Acts of Creative Defiance with Carter Higgins

    Carter Higgins, the author and illustrator of Circle Under Berry (Chronicle Books), Some of These are Snails (Chronicle Books), and her latest, Round and Round the Year We Go, talks about acts of creative defiance in bookmaking.
    Visit Carter online at https://www.carterhiggins.com/
    You can pick up your own copy of Circle Under Berry (Chronicle Books), Some of These are Snails (Chronicle Books), and Round and Round the Year We Go wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes.
    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.

    • 34 min
    Wrapping the Coast in Art with Elisa Boxer and Susanna Chapman

    Wrapping the Coast in Art with Elisa Boxer and Susanna Chapman

    Elisa Boxer and Susanna Chapman, the author and illustrator of Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Fabrics of Freedom, talk about memorializing the lives of two artists who did what everyone was telling them could not be done.
    Visit Elisa online at https://elisaboxer.com/
    Visit Susanna online at https://susannachapman.com/
    You can pick up your own copy of Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Fabrics of Freedom (Abrams Books for Young Readers) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes.
    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.

    • 27 min
    Summer Episode Swap with Picture Book Podcast

    Summer Episode Swap with Picture Book Podcast

    In this Summer Episode Swap, Picture Book Podcast host Chris Marland shares his “Teachers That Inspire Us” episode featuring Why Teaching?, written by Dr. Jen Mott and illustrated by Sara Relojo.
     
    Visit Picture Book Podcast online at Picture Book Podcast
     
    You can pick up your own copy of Why Teaching? wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes.
     
    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.
     

    • 35 min
    Books Help You to Know Yourself with Jon Klassen

    Books Help You to Know Yourself with Jon Klassen

    Jon Klassen, author illustrator of The Skull (Candlewick Press), proposes there's something about books that make you braver.
    Visit Jon online at https://www.instagram.com/jonklassen
    You can pick up your own copy of The Skull (Candlewick Press) wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org or by downloading the audiobook through Libro.fm. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes.
    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.
     

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
327 Ratings

327 Ratings

Kristina Lucia ,

An Amazing Resource for Children’s Books

This podcast full of amazing conversations! As an aunt I am always looking for new books for the kiddos in my life and this show showcases wonderful book choices. Matthew is so thoughtful in both his questions and responses to his guests!

Emmbeezee ,

Insightful conversations

Appreciate the insightful conversations on topics that matter

TeresaMR ,

Meaningful connections

This podcast, presented with in easily digestible segments, is a terrific way for kids to feel relevant and connected to those who create books for them.

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