Kate DiCamillo is one of the most beloved voices in children’s literature, known for classics like "Because of Winn-Dixie," "The Tale of Despereaux "as well as her recently released book "Orris and Timble: Star Stories." In this conversation from November 2023, DiCamillo sits down with Jenna to reflect on her path to becoming a bestselling author, how she pu ... Show More
Apr 16
Sheinelle Jones Opens Up About Motherhood, Loss & Her Book 7 Years in the Making
In this heartfelt Open Book conversation, Sheinelle Jones opens up to Jenna Bush Hager about her deeply personal journey behind her book, “Through Mom’s Eyes", a passion project years in the making. From lessons learned interviewing inspiring mothers to navigating grief, single m ... Show More
39m 45s
Apr 2
TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Ashley Graham
Hey Open Book with Jenna fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this episode, Dylan sits down with model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham for an honest, hilarious conversation about what it's really ... Show More
7m 24s
Apr 2
Heather McMahan on Laughter, Loss and Finding Her Voice (April 2025)
Heather McMahan is a beloved comedian, actress and podcast host who’s currently performing across the country on The Bamboozled Tour. In this conversation from April 2025, McMahan sits down with Jenna to reflect on her rise from performing at her junior prom to headlining nationa ... Show More
44m 6s
Dec 2024
Behind the Pages: The Journey of Anna-Maria Athanasiou
Send us Fan MailAnna-Maria Athanasiou, a Greek Cypriot author from Leeds, began her writing journey in secret, jotting down her first stories on napkins. Her debut novel, Waiting for Summer, grew from these humble beginnings into a 900-page best-seller, eventually becoming the fi ... Show More
40m 34s
Aug 2024
The Vision of Novelist Zadie Smith (‘The Fraud’)
Last fall, Zadie Smith published her prescient historical novel The Fraud. We return to our conversation with the beloved author this week, on the heels of our latest sit-down with writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner. At the top, Smith details her most recent book (7:48), her instinctiv ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2024
Jacqueline Wilson, JRR Tolkien poetry, BBC TV thriller Nightsleeper
Dame Jacqueline Wilson talks about Think Again, the long-awaited adult novel which is the sequel to her much-loved Girls series of books. Actors Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole discuss their roles in BBC One's latest Sunday night drama series Nightsleeper, a thriller in which a nigh ... Show More
42m 26s