A Day of Children's Authors

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Sep 4, 2023

[REBRAOADCAST FROM: Feb 1, 2022] Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and cartoonist, writing acclaimed YA novels such as Smile, Guts, Sisters, Ghosts, and Drama. She discusses her books and career as our inaugural "Get Little" author! Telgemeier takes questions from fans, kids and parents alike.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 2, 2022] For our second installment of Get Little, we speak with author Stuart Gibbs, who you may know from his best-selling books, FunJungle, Spy School, Moon Base Alpha, Charlie Thorne and more. We tackle how he got his start writing for kids, his upcoming projects (hint, he's got a lot), and why he knows so much about capybaras.

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 8, 2022] Jeff Kinney's bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has captivated generations of young readers prompting NPR to call him a "rock star" of the publishing world. He joins to talk about the 17th Diary of A Wimpy Kid book and takes calls from listeners of all ages.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 17, 2023] The documentary, "Judy Blume Forever," celebrates the life and work of Judy Blume, the author whose books have brought generations of adolescent readers comfort and entertainment during a turbulent part of life. Directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok join us to talk about the film, and take your calls.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 4, 2023] The beloved Judy Blume book about puberty is now a film. Writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig joins us to discuss her adaptation of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," alongside Abby Ryder Fortson, who stars as Margaret in the film.

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