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The Children's Book Podcast

Aug 4, 2026

Juana Martinez-Neal and Molly Idle, authors and illustrators of Off the Wall: Making Stuff Together (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again.

 

Visit Juana Martinez-Neal online at juanamartinezneal.com 

 

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Jul 14, 2026

Sophie Blackall, author of Story Rug (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Phoebe Wahl, joins Matthew to talk about being bound together in community through listening and making things with our hands.

 

Visit Sophie Blackall online at www.sophieblackall.com 

 

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Jun 16, 2026

Andrew Hacket, author of In This Classroom (Red Comet Press), illustrated by Arthur Lin, joins Matthew to talk about the journey of a new school year and never having exactly the same class again.

 

Visit Andrew Hacket online at www.andrewhacket.com 

 

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Mar 31, 2026

Alicia D. Williams, author of Nani and the Lion (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books), illustrated by Anna Cunha, joins Matthew to talk about protecting our joy through what we cultivate and what we believe.

 

Visit Alicia D. Williams online at www.aliciadwilliams.com 

 

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Mar 17, 2026

Steph Littlebird, author illustrator of You Are The Land (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful.

 

Visit Steph Littlebird online at www.stephlittlebird.com 

 

Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org

 

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