In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Amy Noelle Parks takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AVERIL OFFLINE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, engineer, television host, science content creator, and author Emily Calandrelli takes us behind the scenes of her new nonfiction book, Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level : 50 Bigger, Bolder Science Experiments to Do with the Whole FamilyPar Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, comedian, actor, and author Jesús Trejo takes us behind the scenes of his debut picture book, PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, award-winning author Ruth Behar takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction book, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Abby Hanlon takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Christina Wyman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, JAWBREAKER.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Pedro Martín takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel, MEXIKIDPar Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, creators Jessixa and Aaron Bagley take us behind the scenes of their debut graphic novel, DUEL.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Dashka Slater takes us behind the scenes of her book, ACCOUNTABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF A RACIST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT AND THE TEENAGERS WHOSE LIVES IT CHANGED.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Peter Brown takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling WILD ROBOT series, including the latest book, THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Chris Baron takes us behind the scenes of his middle grade novel THE GRAY.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author and illustrator Jarrett Lerner takes us behind the scenes of his illustrated novel-in-verse, A WORK IN PROGRESS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part two of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo answers speed round questions, and is joined by editor Andrea Tompa to announce a new book: FERRIS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part one of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo talks about the 20th anniversary of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Rapid-fire Q&A with Laurel Snyder, Lauren Castillo, Brad & Kristi Montague, and M.T. AndersonPar Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode author Aubrey Hartman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, THE LION OF LARK-HAYES MANOR.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Our first-ever all speed round episode! Rapid-fire Q&A with Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, Amina Luqman-Dawson.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Laurel Snyder takes us behind the scenes of her upper middle grade novel THE WITCH OF WOODLAND.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Jon Agee takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, MY DAD IS A TREE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, husband and wife collaborators Brad & Kristi Montague take us behind the scenes of their picture book, THE FANTASTIC BUREAU OF IMAGINATION. This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, and the picture book THIS IS A STORY, written by John Schu, illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Click here to order a copy.…

In this episode, children's literature collaborators (and brothers) Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey take us behind the scenes of their books THE OLD TRUCK and LINK & HUD: HEROES BY A HAIR.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, 2023 Newbery Medalist Amina Luqman-Dawson takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, FREEWATER.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel memoir, A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author and illustrator Doug Salati takes us behind the scenes of his 2023 Caldecott Medal-winning book, HOT DOG.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author and illustrator Marla Frazee takes us behind the scenes of her latest picture book, IN EVERY LIFE - a book that was 25 years in the making.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, picture book maker Michaela Goade takes us behind the scenes of her author/illustrator debut, BERRY SONG, and talks about her experience winning the 2021 Caldecott Medal for WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS (written by Carole Lindstrom).Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Colby Sharp and Donalyn Miller (co-authors of THE COMMONSENSE GUIDE TO YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY) discuss reading plans and how they can encourage students become more independent readers.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Kyle Lukoff takes us behind the scenes of his Newbery Honor winning middle grade novel, TOO BRIGHT TO SEE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, legendary horror writer R.L. Stine talks about his life and career. Stine also takes us behind the scenes of his latest short story series, STINETINGLERS. This is part two of a two-part episode.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, legendary horror writer R.L. Stine talks about his life and career. Stine also takes us behind the scenes of his latest short story series, STINETINGLERS. This is part one of a two-part episode.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Derrick Barnes takes us behind the scenes of the graphic novel VICTORY. STAND!, which tells the story of American runner Tommie Smith and his fight for civil rights.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, ODDER.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author Amy Sarig (A.S.) King takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part two of a special LIVE episode. Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their writing process and answer speed round questions.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

Part one of a special LIVE episode. Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their Newbery experiences and their new books.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, two-time Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Sophie Blackall takes us behind the scenes of her latest picture book, FARMHOUSE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode book creators Bob Shea and Brian Won take us behind the scenes of their new board book series ADURABLE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, Colby talks with writer, speaker, Nerdy Book Club co-founder, Book Whisperer, and former teacher Donalyn Miller about her book THE JOY OF READING, co-written with the late Teri Lesesne.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

In this episode, author/illustrator Ben Zhu takes us behind the scenes of his picture book debut, DESSERT ISLAND. Ben also talks about the creation of Gallery Nucleus.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp