PreK-Elementary
Ages: 4-10
Buttons & Figs #48 Podcast: Gorey Nonsense with author Lori Mortensen; a crazy, delightful podcast full of fascinating fun, wordplay, activities, and whimsy.
Interview with Author Cynthia Grady
Ages: 5-8
Interview with author Cynthia Grady about the writing of WRITE TO ME: LETTERS FROM JAPANESE AMERICAN CHILDREN TO THE LIBRARIAN THEY LEFT BEHIND.
Ages: 4-10
A weekly storytelling podcast with Kathleen T. Pelley. The author also has a large selection of free downloadable activity guides on her website.
KidLit RADIO – Author & Illustrator Interviews and Read-Out-Loud Storytime Podcasts
Ages: 3-8
KidLit RADIO podcasts feature lively interviews with authors & illustrators and books read aloud.
Ages: 6-11
Listen to snappy stories with a twist.
Reading With Your Kids – THE HEALING STAR
Grades: 3-6
Enjoy an episode of Reading With Your Kids featuring A. Kidd, author of THE HEALING STAR, a light middle grade fantasy.
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries Podcast
Ages: 7-12
Free 8-part audio drama about the daughter of a congressman who solves the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.
Ages: 4+
Musicals written by Patricia Haines-Ainsworth recorded with professional actors & musicians, & made available as a free podcast. More episodes and activities will be added.
Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Middle grade readers discuss a novel, interview the author, and hear a reading from the book by a celebrity.
This Week in the Multiverse Podcast: Making a Mirror Universe Mini-Series
Ages: 8-12
A mini-series of “This Week in the Multiverse” podcast episodes will focus on exercises for building an alternate Earth.
High School
Grades: 9-12
Oh My Word! is a newly launched podcast about books, films, and musicals.
ADULT
How to Superpower Children’s Picture Books!
Ages: Adult (Parents, Caregivers, Educators)
Super valuable PODCAST episode! Join Sonia, Children’s Author and Senior Speech & Language Pathologist on her podcast; chat about children with Sonia Bestulic.
Ages: 12-100
Sophia Bennett talks to established writers and editors about the craft of writing, and their favorite tips for making you and your writing stand out.
ALL
Ages: 16-Adult
Ever want to learn how to start creating your book? Here you go!
Ages: All
Author Helena Ku Rhee and illustrator Pascal Campion discussed their new book THE PAPER KINGDOM on this inspiring NPR interview.