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  • #264 HEARTDRUM Origin Story w/ Cynthia Leitich Smith and Rosemary Brosnan

    #264 HEARTDRUM Origin Story w/ Cynthia Leitich Smith and Rosemary Brosnan
    2026/07/10

    In this episode, author Cynthia Leitich Smith and publisher/editor Rosemary Brosnan discuss the origins, mission, and future of their indigenous-focused HarperCollins imprint, Heartdrum.
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    23 分
  • #263 Aaron Reynolds - CREEPY CARROTS and Beyond

    #263 Aaron Reynolds - CREEPY CARROTS and Beyond
    2026/06/21

    In this episode, author Aaron Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of the bestselling Jasper Rabbit universe - from Caldecott Honor winner CREEPY CARROTS and picture book follow-ups, to the new Creepy Tales chapter book series. Aaron talks about his inspiration for the series, and how illustrator Peter Brown brought it all to life.

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    37 分
  • #262 Nancy Hudgins - BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU Unraveled

    #262 Nancy Hudgins - BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU Unraveled
    2026/05/31

    In this episode, author Nancy Hudgins takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction debut, BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books.

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    18 分
  • #261 N. West Moss - BIRDY Unraveled

    #261 N. West Moss - BIRDY Unraveled
    2026/05/24

    In this episode, author N. West Moss takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel BIRDY

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    23 分
  • #260 Philip Stead - A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC Unraveled

    #260 Philip Stead - A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC Unraveled
    2026/04/26

    In this episode, author/illustrator Philip Stead takes us behind the scenes of his first middle grade novel, A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC.
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    39 分
  • #259 Dan Santat - SASHIMI Unraveled

    #259 Dan Santat - SASHIMI Unraveled
    2026/04/13

    In this episode, Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Dan Santat takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel series, SASHIMI.

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    36 分
  • #258 Sara Pennypacker - THE LIONS' RUN Unraveled

    #258 Sara Pennypacker - THE LIONS' RUN Unraveled
    2026/03/22

    In this episode, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker takes us behind the scenes of her latest historical fiction novel, THE LION'S RUN.

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    20 分
  • #257 Jasmine Warga - THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN Unraveled

    #257 Jasmine Warga - THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN Unraveled
    2026/03/07

    In this episode, Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga takes us behind the scenes of her latest middle grade novel, THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN.
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    20 分