Episodes
Harold Hughes, author of A Kids Book About Blockchain, talks about fostering curiosity and conceptual discussion of an evolving technology called blockchain.
Published 04/22/24
Rachel Burger, author of A Kids Book About School, talks about what school is, why we go, and why it’s so important!
Published 04/15/24
AJ Thomas, author of A Kids Book About Teams, and daughter Ava Thomas talk about how teams are everywhere, and you’ll be a part of so many throughout your life!
Published 04/08/24
Maeve Clinton, author of A Kids Book About Chemotherapy, talks about something that can be a scary thing to talk about—take a breath, play the episode, open the book, and bravely start that conversation.
Published 04/01/24
Kali Thorne Ladd, author of A Kids Book About Hope, talks about an irreplaceable, never-ending thing which exists in and around all of us.
Published 03/25/24
Dr. Heather Chow, author of A Kids Book About Puberty, talks about how every person experiences these changes in their own way, and the more we talk about them, the less scary they seem.
Published 03/19/24
Neha Shulka, author of A Kids Book About Sleep, talks about AI and its powerful potential.
Published 03/11/24
Katie Pitts, author of A Kids Book About Sleep, talks about an amazing thing which helps us be the best version of ourselves.
Published 03/04/24
Yonina Schnall Lermer, author of A Kids Book About Perseverance, talks about reframing something you “can’t do” into something you “can’t do”...yet.
Published 02/26/24
Shahd Alasaly, author of A Kids Book About Humanitarianism, talks about how anyone can be a humanitarian, and you can start today!
Published 02/19/24
Jackson Cooper, author of A Kids Book About Kindness, talks about how kindness is for everyone, and everyone can show kindness, every day!
Published 02/12/24
Greg Davidson and Michael Wieder, co-authors of A Little Book About Trust, A Little Book About Home, and A Little Book About Love, talks about how sometimes even the littlest things can make a big difference in someone else's life to make them feel loved, to make them feel a sense of home, and to grow your trust with that other person or with yourself.
Published 02/05/24
Travis Chen, author of A Kids Book About First-Generation Immigrants, talks about how, when you’re a first-generation immigrant, a lot of things feel different from what you know.
Published 01/29/24
Our latest season of A Kids Book About: the Podcast begins next week, featuring episodes on kindness, perseverance, hope, love, and trust. And centering conversations around humanitarianism, AI, being a first-generation immigrant, and chemotherapy.
Published 01/22/24
Evelyn Yang, author of A Kids Book About Sexual Abuse, talks about speaking up in any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable.
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on April 19, 2021.
Published 12/11/23
Ashley Simpo, author of A Kids Book About Divorce, talks about how children are never at fault when people get a divorce.
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 8, 2021.
Published 12/04/23
Jordan Thierry, author of A Kids Book About Systemic Racism, talks about how systemic racism limited how he saw himself represented in film and career opportunities.
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 1, 2021.
Published 11/27/23
Sarah Jones, author of A Kids Book About War, talks about the complexities of global conflict and what actions you can take to ensure your voice is heard by your local government.
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 14, 2022.
Published 11/20/23
Jonathan and Thomas West, co-authors of A Kids Book About Gay Parents, talk about showing the world that ALL kinds of families are beautiful and possible!
Published 11/13/23
Salvador Bentolila, author of A Kids Book About Water, talks about what water is, where it comes from, why it’s so important, and how you can take action today to protect the water in your community and the world. Every drop counts!
Published 11/06/23
Nora Pelizzari, author of A Kids Book About Banned Books, talks about why people ban books, the importance of inclusivity in our libraries, and how books can help you see the world in a different way.
This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on August 29, 2022.
Published 10/30/23
Amy Taylor and Josh Maynard, co-authors of A Kids Book About Being An Introvert, talk about discovering the intentional, (sometimes) quiet, and wonderful power in being an introvert.
Published 10/09/23
Becca Yanniello, author of A Kids Book About Public Health, talks about how public health work makes our lives safer and healthier every day.
Published 10/02/23
Dr. Courtney Wells and Lee Wells, authors of A Kids Book About Pronouns, talk about encouraging kids AND grownups to get uncomfortable, learn new things, make mistakes, and choose to keep growing.
Published 09/18/23