Scholastic Reads

Our podcast about children’s books and the joy and power of reading

About the show

Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us.

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Episodes

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 35 for 35: Reach Out and Read Launches a New Book Collection

    July 23rd, 2024  |  23 mins 40 secs
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    In this episode, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Reach Out and Read and an uplifting new book collection.

  • 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.

  • Helping Children Thrive: A Conversation With Dr. Linda C. Mayes

    May 16th, 2024  |  35 mins 37 secs
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    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.

  • 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.

  • We Dream a World: Celebrating Black History Month With Yolanda Renee King

    February 7th, 2024  |  18 mins 54 secs
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    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.

  • 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.

  • Celebrating Hispanic Latine Heritage Month With Dr. Maria Armstrong

    October 6th, 2023  |  26 mins 49 secs
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    In this episode, we celebrate Hispanic Latine Heritage Month with Dr. Maria Armstrong.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Parachute Kids: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month With Betty C. Tang

    May 11th, 2023  |  22 mins
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    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.

  • Iceberg: Author Jennifer A. Nielsen Reimagines the Sinking of the Titanic

    April 12th, 2023  |  22 mins 55 secs

    Jennifer A. Nielsen has written a great one! In this episode, she talks with host Suzanne McCabe about Iceberg, her new middle grade novel. It’s already a best-seller.