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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conversations with publishing pros, and award-winning and bestselling writers and illustrators who inform and inspire about the ins and outs of the children's book industry. Find out about the craft and creative process behind young adult novels, picture books, middle-grade fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction.
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Experimenting with Visual Styles featuring Claudia Rueda
In this week's episode we are joined by Claudia Rueda. Claudia Rueda is a Colombian author and a New York Times Best Seller illustrator of over thirty picture books. Rueda's books have been published…
Writing for the Kids Who Need It with Torrey Maldonado
In this week's episode we are joined by Torrey Maldonado.Torrey Maldonado was born and raised in Brooklyn, growing up in the Red Hook housing projects. He has been a teacher for New York City public…
How Jason Reynolds Creates
In this week's episode we are joined by Jason Reynolds.Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, All…
The Life of a Storyteller with Selina Alko
In this week's episode we are joined by Selina Alko. Selina Alko is an award-winning author and illustrator known for blending lyrical storytelling with vibrant mixed-media art. Raised in Vancouver…
The Real Deal with Kate DiCamillo
In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Kate DiCamillo!In her own words, here is her bio: "I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, raised in Clermont, Florida, and currently…
Trusting the Story with Shannon Messenger
In this week's episode we are joined by Shannon Messenger. Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts where she learned—among other things—that she liked watching movies much…
How to Keep Kids Reading with Dan Gutman
In this week's episode, we welcome back Dan Gutman! New York Times best-selling and award-winning author Dan Gutman has written more than 190 books for readers from kindergarten through middle…
Loving Your Inner Dork with Mother-Daughter Duo Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell
Rachel Renée Russell is the author of the #1 New York Times Best Selling book series, Dork Diaries which has spent 331 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list for Children’s Series. She’s an…
Sitting Down with SCBWI's Global Translator Coordinator, Avery Fischer Udagawa
In this week's episode we are joined by Avery Fischer UdagawaAvery Fischer Udagawa grew up in Kansas and studied English and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She holds an MA in…
Inside the World of Narrative Nonfiction with Ann Bausum
In this week's episode we are joined by SCBWI Golden Kite Winner Ann Bausum. ANN BAUSUM has written nine National Geographic books for young readers during the past 12 years. Her publication list…
Trusting Your Gut with Suzanne Kaufman
In this episode, we are joined by author/illustrator Suzanne Kaufman.SUZANNE KAUFMAN is an author, illustrator, and animator. Over the years she's done everything from animating special effects for…
Maintaining Momentum as a Creative with Nova Ren Suma
In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Nova Ren Suma!Nova Ren Suma is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Walls Around Us and A Room Away from the Wolves, which…
Writing Poetry while Hiking with Kate Messner
In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Kate Messner. New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too.…
An Artist's Process with Barbara McClintock
In this weeks episode we are joined by Barbara McClintock!Barbara McClintock is an American illustrator and author of over 40 books for children. Her books have received numerous awards and…
A Conversation with Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings, the duo behind the picture book: Are You A Friend of Dorothy?
This week we are joined by author Kyle Lukoff and illustrator Levi Hastings! From Newbery Honor and Stonewall Book Award–winning author Kyle Lukoff and celebrated picture book illustrator Levi…
Slowing Down with Donna Barba Higuera
In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Donna Barba Higuera!Donna grew up in Central California surrounded by agricultural and oil fields. As a child, rather than dealing with the…
Doing the Right Thing with Maria van Lieshout
In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Maria van Lieshout!Maria is a Dutch-American illustrator and graphic novelist.She was born and raised near Amsterdam, and studied Visual…
From Picture Books to Fantasy Novels with Authors Against Book Bans founding member, Maggie Tokuda-Hall
In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Maggie Tokuda-Hall!Maggie Tokuda-Hall has an MFA in creative writing from USF, and BA in art from Scripps College. She’s the author of numerous award…
A Conversation with Erin Entrada Kelly
In this episode we are joined by Erin Entrada Kelly!Erin Entrada Kelly has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including the 2025 Newbery Medal for The First State of Being, 2018…
Immersive Storytelling with Neal Shusterman
In this episode we are joined by Neal Shusterman!Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including Challenger…
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