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Writer Nidhi Chanani always wanted to be a writer. Kitty Felde talks to Nidhi and finds out how did she end up writing her graphic novel "Pashmina." 

Is a podcast about a graphic novel like dancing about architecture? Give a listen to our latest episode "Pashmina" by Nidhi Chanani. It's a tale about a magical pashina and secrets and mothers and daughters. Our readers are students at Kelly Miller Middle School in Washington, DC ... Show More

Williamsburg has changed enormously since Betty Smith published "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" in 1943. But a trio of DC readers tell host Kitty Felde that they find contemporary themes - the chasm between rich and poor, the rise of the #MeToo movement - in the novel. Nancy Smith Pfe ... Show More

“Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she overcame rejection, found inspiration, and continues to spark imagination in kids everywhere. 

Angie Thomas talks about getting her literary break on Twitter, how she responded to "The Hate U Give" being banned in schools and her book "On the Come Up." Originally aired February 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio. ... Show More

Traci Thomas, host of the hit reading podcast The Stacks, explains how she finds books she can read from start to finish. Some of her ideas may surprise you! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podca ... Show More

In this episode, we’re covering BOOKS and KIDS and BOOKS FOR KIDS with Sonya Renee Taylor!Write a Love Letter to the Fatmily! / Become a Patron! / Get our Stylish Sista collab stickers!Click here for the full shownotes for today’s episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo ... Show More

Feeling blocked? Julia Cameron — the bestselling author of more than 40 books, screenplays, and songs — shares 4 tools to unlock your creativity and unleash your most magnificent ideas, fast. Listen now to nourish your creativity and never feel blocked again. 

Anne chats with reader and children’s book writer Kate DiCamillo about the books that inspired her to dream up stories, the hopeful work of writing for children, and what she learns from readers about her own books. She has so much to share about the value of friendship with othe ... Show More

<p>An author shares her thoughts on how kids can take an active role in creating a better world. Plus, we visit a children's book shop to check out some favorite stories about kindness. </p> 

Meet Amita Parikh, a writer and mentor in the Black Girl Writers program where she helps mentor black females who are interested in writing books but may not know where to start. 

The author of BIG MAGIC helps a blogger grapple with creative passion, motherhood, guilt, and the code of family loyalty. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com. 

874. With her book "Children of Blood and Bone" spending 120 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, Tomi Adeyemi knows what it takes to write a great book. Listen in on my conversation with this charming writer about her thoughts on the writing life and what she has to offe ... Show More