Podcast #110 For my one hundred tenth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and story teller Donna Washington about the picture book What Mary Jo Shared, written by Janice May Udry and illustrated by Eleanor Mill. Mary Jo can’t find anything to share, until she figures out the best thing she has to … Continue reading What Mary Jo Shared – an interview with Donna Washington → The post What Mary Jo Shared – an interview with Donna Washington appeared first on Dream Gardens.

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What Mary Jo Shared – an interview with Donna Washington

Podcast #109 For my one hundred ninth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Rebecca VanSlyke about the picture book Ghost Cat by Kevan Atteberry. A young boy searches for a mysterious ghostly cat in a short tale that is simple but full of depth and emotion. Rebecca VanSlyke is  author of  such picture … Continue reading Ghost Cat – an interview with Rebecca Van Slyke → The post Ghost Cat – an interview with Rebecca Van Slyke appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Ghost Cat – an interview with Rebecca Van Slyke

Podcast #108 For my one hundred eighth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Sheetal Sheth about the YA verse novel for young readers, The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom by Nikita Gill. It tells the coming of age story of a girl named Paro through poetry that is … Continue reading The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom – an interview with Sheetal Sheth → The post The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom – an interview with Sheetal Sheth appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Girl and the Goddess: Stories and Poems of Divine Wisdom – an interview with Sheetal Sheth

Podcast #107 For my one hundred seventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Payal Doshi about the classic novel for young readers, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. This story of a young orphan girl who brings her brings her exuberance and fierce independence to the quiet town of Avonlea has entertained … Continue reading Anne of Green Gables – an interview with Payal Doshi → The post Anne of Green Gables – an interview with Payal Doshi appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Anne of Green Gables – an interview with Payal Doshi

Podcast #106 For my one hundred sixth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed Dr. William A. Haseltine about two children’s books: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, the classic story of a boy and his horse; and Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions by Donna  Tetreault, illustrated by Elisena Bonadio, a … Continue reading The Black Stallion; Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions – an interview with Dr. William A. Haseltine → The post The Black Stallion; Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions – an interview with Dr. William A. Haseltine appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Black Stallion; Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions – an interview with Dr. William A. Haseltine

Podcast #105 For my one hundred fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Steven Banks about the middle grade novel Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary. This was Beverly Cleary’s first novel. It introduced the world to Henry and Risby, and marked the start of one the most beloved authors of children’s books. Steven … Continue reading Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks → The post Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks

Podcast #104 For my one hundred forth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and illustrator Ben Zhu about the picture book Du Iz Tak by Carson Ellis. Du Iz Tak is a simple story of a group of bugs who find a sprout, but through the use of an invented language and engaging … Continue reading Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu → The post Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu

Podcast #103 For my one hundred third Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Amy Makechnie  about the middle grade book The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Or as the full title reads, a story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread. And so much more. Amy Makechnie … Continue reading The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie → The post The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie appeared first on Dream Gardens.

The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie

Podcast #102 For my one hundred first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Tricia Springstubb  about the middle grade book Half Magic by Edward Eager. When four children find a magic coin, they soon discover that you should be careful what you wish for. At least half the time, anyway. Tricia Springstubb is … Continue reading Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb → The post Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb

Podcast #101 For my one hundred first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Christine L. Villa  about the picture book Saturday by Oge Mora. A mother and her daughter have a very special Saturday planned, when all their plans go topsy-turvy. But it may turn out to be a special and wonderful day … Continue reading Saturday – an interview with Christine L. Villa → The post Saturday – an interview with Christine L. Villa appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Saturday – an interview with Christine L. Villa

Podcast #100 For my one hundredth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast (100!), I interviewed author Crystal Maldonado  about the classic picture book Corduroy by Don Freeman. It is a story about a young girl, a stuffed bear, a department store escalator ride, and a missing button, but it is also a story about friendship, adventure, … Continue reading Corduroy – an interview with Crystal Maldonado → The post Corduroy – an interview with Crystal Maldonado appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Corduroy – an interview with Crystal Maldonado

Podcast #099 For my ninety-ninth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Ray Anthony Shepherd about the middle grade verse novel Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson. ZJ’s dad is a football star and local hero. But when his dad’s behavior changes because of injuries sustained on the field, ZJ must look for … Continue reading Before the Ever After – an interview with Ray Anthony Shepherd → The post Before the Ever After – an interview with Ray Anthony Shepherd appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Before the Ever After – an interview with Ray Anthony Shepherd

Podcast #098 For my ninety-eighth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Michelle Schaub about the middle grade book Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. Dictionary for a Better World is a dictionary of words to help … Continue reading Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z – an interview with Michelle Schaub → The post Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z – an interview with Michelle Schaub appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z – an interview with Michelle Schaub

Podcast #097 For my ninety-seventh Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Judith L. Roth about the middle grade illustrated novel Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo. When a squirrel name Ulysses gets sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and transforms into a flying, poetry-typing super-squirrel, Flora is there to protect … Continue reading Flora &Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures – an interview with Judith L. Roth → The post Flora &Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures – an interview with Judith L. Roth appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Flora &Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures – an interview with Judith L. Roth

Podcast #096 For my ninety-fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Julie Leung about the middle grade folktale collection Tongues of Jade by Lawrence Yep. Based on a selection of stories gathered by the WPA from Chinese immigrants in California in the early twentieth century, Lawrence retells these folktales full of magic and … Continue reading Tongues of Jade: an interview with Julie Leung → The post Tongues of Jade: an interview with Julie Leung appeared first on Dream Gardens.

Tongues of Jade: an interview with Julie Leung

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