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

  • Realize the Dream: A Conversation with Martin Luther King III, Arndrea King, and Andrea Davis Pinkney

    April 3rd, 2025  |  35 mins 12 secs
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    In today’s episode, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Andrea Davis Pinkney join guest-host Billy DiMichele for a compelling conversation about Realize the Dream!

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    We Spy, You Spy, I Spy Love: A Conversation with Walter Wick and Dave & Dan Marzollo on the Latest I Spy Installment

    March 7th, 2025  |  30 mins 21 secs
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    In today's episode, guest host Billy DiMichele is joined by Walter, Dan, and Dave to discuss the newest installment in the I Spy series, I Spy Love.

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    New Year, New Scares: Goosebumps Kicks Off 2025 with Thrills, Chills and a Vanishing Act

    January 16th, 2025  |  26 mins 39 secs
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    In today’s episode, guest-host Billy DiMichele is joined by the master of horror himself, R.L. Stine, to talk all things funny and scary, while later in the program, we get to hear from Jayden Bartels, one of the stars of Disney+’s newly released Goosebumps: The Vanishing

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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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

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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
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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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Welcome to Camp Sunshine: Jarrett J. Krosoczka Talks About His Award-Winning Graphic Memoir

    July 20th, 2023  |  19 mins 59 secs

  • 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.