SCBWI Podcasts

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Kate DiCamillo!Kate DiCamillo is the author of many books for young readers. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal (Flora & Ulysses in 2014 and The Tale of Despereaux in 2004); the Newbery Honor (Because of Winn-Dixie, 2001), the Boston Globe Horn Book Award (The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, 2006), and the Theodor Geisel Medal and honor (Bink and Gollie, co-author Alison McGhee, 2011; Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, 2007...

Theo Baker talks with the chart-busting illustrator and book creator, Vashti Harrison, about how she anticipated success, and built her incredible career. Theo even got in a few questions about experimental film. For all the latest on Vashti, head over to her website www.vashtiharrison.com, and follow her on Twitter at @VashtiHarrison and Instagram at @vashtiharrison. For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. Support th...

Theo Baker talks with the multi-talented, multi-award winning illustrator and author, Grace Lin, about how she developed from an  illustrator to a master novelist,  about food, place, heritage, and the nature of creativity. And so much more! For all the latest on Grace, head over to her website gracelin.com, be sure to check out her podcast with editor Alvina Ling, and follow her on twitter at @pacylin, and on instagram also at @pacylin. For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 11Support the show

Theo Baker talks to graphic novelist megastar, Jeff Kinney, about cartoons, how he thinks, and the super futuristic method he has developed to write super good jokes. For all the latest on Jeff, head over to his website wimpy kid.com, and his bookstore's site, unlikelystory.com, and be sure to follow him on Twitter at @wimpykid.For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 10Support the show

Theo Baker talks with the chart-busting illustrator and book creator, Vashti Harrison, about how she anticipated success, and built her incredible career. Theo even got in a few questions about experimental film. For all the latest on Vashti, head over to her website www.vashtiharrison.com, and follow her on Twitter at @VashtiHarrison and Instagram at @vashtiharrison. For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 9Support the show

Editorial director at Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, writing coach, and author, Kendra Levin, talks with Theo Baker and guides us on a fascinating and profound deep inner dive about the writer's journey. Be sure to follow Kendra on twitter at @kendralivin, and check out her website kendracoaching.com.For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 8Support the show

Theo Baker talks with the legend, mentor, master illustrator, dear friend, and paragon of grace and kindness, Jerry Pinkney. They discuss his childhood, his start in publishing, his works, and his love of animals. It's an open invitation into the mind and life of one of the industry's finest and most exemplary figures. We will miss Jerry very much. Support the show

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Dan Santat, talks with Theo Baker about surviving the wild, childhood, and his early career, and how those experiences helped him to become the thriving creator he is today. Be sure to follow Dan on Instagram at @dsantat, and twitter @dsantat, for all the latest in his world.For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 6Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

McCarthur Genius Award winner Jacqueline Woodson talks with Theo Baker about fiction, language, rhythm, inspiration, and so much more.  It's a wide-ranging peek inside the mind of this brilliant and penetrating artist. Head over to www.jacquelinewoodson.com to learn more about Jacqueline, or follow her on twitter @JackieWoodson or Instagram at @jacqueline_woodson.For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 5Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

The prolific, ever-curious, and mega-poly-talented author Kate Messner talks with Theo Baker in depth about the craft of writing, imagination, grinding out early drafts, the joy of revision, and how she always moves forward.  For all the latest about Kate, please head over to katemessner.com, or follow her on twitter @KateMessner. For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 4Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

NY Times best-selling children's book writer, Derrick Barnes, talks in depth with Theo Baker about his childhood, how he works, fatherhood, and how after years of struggling to make it as  a writer, he made up his mind to "make the Blackest books he could possibly make." For all the latest about Derrick, please head over to derrickdbarnes.com, or follow him on Instagram at @authorderrickdbarnes and twitter @Author_DDB.For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 3Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

Theo Baker talks to the legendary "Baba Yaga" of children's books, the great Jane Yolen, about poetry, fairy tales, fantasy, the business, and how she got her start as a writer. For all the latest about Jane, or simply to marvel at her catalog, visit www.janeyolen.com.For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 1Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

NY Times best-selling children's book writer, Mac Barnett, talks with Theo Baker about experimental fiction for kids, how he works, how he procrastinates, and why writing a funny story isn't exactly the same thing as eating dessert. For all the latest in Mac's world, please check out his website, www.macbarnett.com, or follow him on Instagram, and enjoy over a hundred read-alongs. For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org.  Subscribe to our podcast today. New shows every Friday!Season 6, episode 1Support the show (http://scbwi.org/join-scbwi/)

On this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by children's book translator, Laura Watkinson! Laura founded the Dutch chapter of the SCBWI in 2008. Her background is in languages and literature, specifically medieval and modern languages which she studied at St. Anne's College at Oxford University. Laura has been a full-time literary translator since 2003 when she relocated to the Netherlands. Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_watkinson/Follow Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Laura_WatKeep up with updates here: https://laurawatkinson.com/Follow SCBWI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi/Follow SCBWI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scbwiFollow SCBWI on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealscbwiJoin SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/join-scbwi/Support the show

This week, we are joined by author/illustrator, Brian Selznick!  Brian is the author and illustrator of THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie, Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianselznick/Keep up with Brian's website: https://www.thebrianselznick.com/Purchase KALEIDOSCOPE via the SCBWI Bookshop.org page: https://bookshop.org/lists/scbwi-podcastsFollow SCBWI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi/Follow SCBWI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scbwiFollow SCBWI on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealscbwiJoin SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/join-scbwi/Support the show

This week, we are joined by poet & author, Mahogany L. Browne! Mahogany is the Executive Director of JustMedia, a media literacy initiative designed to support the groundwork of criminal justice leaders & community members. She is the author of recent works: Vinyl Moon, Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice, Woke Baby, & Black Girl Magic. In this episode, Mahogany tells us about her experience reading as a child, writing through discomfort, and the process of writing a novel-in-verse.Follow Mahogany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobrowne/Follow Mahogany on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobrownePurchase VINYL MOON: https://bookshop.org/books/vinyl-moon-9780593176443/9780593176436Follow SCBWI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi/Follow SCBWI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scbwiBecome an SCBWI member: https://www.scbwi.org/join-scbwi/Shop the SCBWI Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/SCBWI Support the show

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys! Listen as Ruta details her writing process, music inspiration, research methods, and, of course, how SCBWI helped her get to where she is today. Follow Ruta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rutasepetysauthor/Follow Ruta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RutaSepetysPurchase I MUST BETRAY YOU (2022): https://bookshop.org/books/i-must-betray-you-9781432895389/9781984836038SCBWI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scbwi/SCBWI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scbwiBecome an SCBWI member today: https://www.scbwi.org/join-scbwi/Shop the SCBWI Bookshop.org page: https://bookshop.org/shop/SCBWISupport the show

Erin is the winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe. With many other awards and multiple books on the New York Times bestseller list, she is also a professor of children’s literature at Rosemont College. In this interview with Theo Baker, Erin shares about her background in journalism, having the right mindset for feedback, how she developed her craft, and much more!Part One: Erin speaks of her background in journalism, how to approach feedback, and how childhood challenges resonate in her writing.Part Two: Erin discusses what gets her excited, how self-doubt can be helpful, and shares her advice for others writing stories for young readers.Support the show

Erin is the winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe. With many other awards and multiple books on the New York Times bestseller list, she is also a professor of children’s literature at Rosemont College. In this two-part interview with Theo Baker, Erin shares about her background in journalism, having the right mindset for feedback, how she developed her craft, and much more!Support the show

Francesco is the president and publisher of Penguin Workshop at Penguin Young Readers, as well the author of the Miss Popularity series. In this conversation with Theo Baker, Francesco speaks of his vision for Penguin Workshop, his approach as a publisher, the influence of books like “Wimpy Kid,” and how co-writing a graphic novel has helped his own writing.Part One: Francesco on Penguin Workshop, his career and reader journey, and his approach as a publisher.Part Two: Francesco shares the range of categories he publishes, considers the influence of books like “Wimpy Kid”, and discusses how co-writing a graphic novel series has helped his own writing.Support the show