Episodes
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EVA-DORABLE: Rebecca Elliott Talks a Decade of the Owl Diaries, Eva the Owlet, and more!
December 20th, 2024 | 26 mins 34 secs
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In today’s episode, author and illustrator, Rebecca Elliott joins guest-host Billy DiMichele to talk about the milestone, the success of her hugely popular books, and the animated Apple TV+ series Eva the Owlet, which recently announced its return for a second season and the release of a very special holiday episode.
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When We Flew Away: A Conversation with Alice Hoffman
December 6th, 2024 | 15 mins 20 secs
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In today’s episode, critically acclaimed author, Alice Hoffman, joins host Suzanne McCabe to talk about her newest young adult novel When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary, which reimagines the life of Anne Frank before she wrote her famous diary.
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One Last Chance to Live: Celebrating Hispanic/Latiné Heritage Month With Francisco X. Stork
October 11th, 2024 | 18 mins 44 secs
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In honor of Hispanic/Latiné Heritage Month, we’ve invited Francisco X. Stork to talk about his latest young adult novel, One Last Chance to Live.
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Cat on the Run: A Conversation With Aaron Blabey
August 15th, 2024 | 15 mins 29 secs
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In this episode, we’re spotlighting bestselling author Aaron Blabey. Aaron visited our New York City headquarters in late 2023 from his home in Australia.
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35 for 35: Reach Out and Read Launches a New Book Collection
July 23rd, 2024 | 23 mins 40 secs
anniversary, book collection, books, judy newman, melanie martinez, reach out and read, scholastic
In this episode, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Reach Out and Read and an uplifting new book collection.
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A Darker Mischief: Celebrating Pride Month With Author Derek Milman
June 20th, 2024 | 21 mins 55 secs
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In this episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month with author Derek Milman. Derek talks with host Suzanne McCabe about his latest YA novel, A Darker Mischief.
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Helping Children Thrive: A Conversation With Dr. Linda C. Mayes
May 16th, 2024 | 35 mins 37 secs
dr. linda mayes, mental health, podcast, scholastic, scholastic reads, yale child study center
In this episode, Dr. Mayes talks with host Suzanne McCabe about the reasons for this disturbing trend and explores how we, as a society, can address the challenges our children are facing.
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From Intention to Impact: How to Create More Inclusive Environments
April 3rd, 2024 | 34 mins 44 secs
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We hear a lot about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies these days. But the work is often misunderstood, and even disparaged. In this episode, Lindsey Cotter, Chief Inclusion Officer at Scholastic, and Malia C. Lazu, Founder and CEO of the consulting firm Lazu Group, discuss ways to create more inclusive environments.
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We Dream a World: Celebrating Black History Month With Yolanda Renee King
February 7th, 2024 | 18 mins 54 secs
book podcasts, reading podcasts, scholastic reads, scholastic reads podcast
In honor of Black History Month, Yolanda Renee King talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her new picture book, We Dream A World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Yolanda is joined in the studio by her editor, Andrea Davis Pinkney, who is vice president and executive editor of Scholastic Trade Publishing.
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Authors Neal Shusterman and Sharon Cameron Share Stories of Hope From the Holocaust
January 23rd, 2024 | 34 mins 57 secs
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In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we spotlight two Scholastic authors who depict everyday acts of heroism in their latest novels about the Holocaust.
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Celebrating Hispanic Latine Heritage Month With Dr. Maria Armstrong
October 6th, 2023 | 26 mins 49 secs
hispanic latine heritage month, scholastic, scholastic reads podcast
In this episode, we celebrate Hispanic Latine Heritage Month with Dr. Maria Armstrong.
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Welcome to Camp Sunshine: Jarrett J. Krosoczka Talks About His Award-Winning Graphic Memoir
July 20th, 2023 | 19 mins 59 secs
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Celebrating Pride Month With Author Simon James Green
June 27th, 2023 | 19 mins 28 secs
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In this episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month with British author and screenwriter Simon James Green.
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
June 8th, 2023 | 30 mins 6 secs
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In this episode, Hannah Jones, Deimosa Webber-Bey, and Henry Trinder join host Suzanne McCabe to talk about A Thousand Familiar Faces.
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Parachute Kids: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month With Betty C. Tang
May 11th, 2023 | 22 mins
book podcasts, reading podcasts, scholastic reads, scholastic reads podcast
In this episode, we’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang. Betty talks with host Suzanne McCabe about her extraordinary new graphic novel, Parachute Kids.
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Big Tree: A Conversation With Author and Illustrator Brian Selznick
April 20th, 2023 | 30 mins 16 secs