web01.fireside.fm Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:36:28 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Scholastic Reads - Episodes Tagged with “Kids Books” https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/tags/kids%20books Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic Our podcast about children’s books and the joy and power of reading Scholastic Inc. 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. no 744002 Scholastic Inc. scholasticreads@scholastic.com Hey, Kiddo: A Conversation about Family, Addiction, and Art https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/75 06b23aad-e423-45be-bec1-f9d1187e155b Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0400 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 28:47 no <p>This week, we're talking with Jarrett J. Krosoczka about his graphic novel memoir for young adults, <em><strong>Hey,</strong><strong> Kiddo</strong></em>. </p> <p>The memoir, which has been longlisted for the National Book Award, follows Jarrett's childhood: His mother was a heroin addict who was in and out of rehab, so he was raised by his grandparents — loud, opinionated, but loving people who struggled with their own demons. In the midst of it all, he found art. </p> <p>We also hear from Kim Tranell, executive editor, Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about ways she has covered topics of addiction—specifically, the opioid crisis—in <em>Choices </em>magazine for teen readers.</p> <p>If you're planning to share this episode with young listeners, please note that it includes some mature themes, including drug use.</p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Jarrett J. Krosoczka </strong>is a <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author and illustrator who has published dozens of books, including the Lunch Lady graphic novels, the Platypus Police Squad middle grade novels, and arcs in the Star Wars: Jedi Academy series. He was first published when he was only twenty-three years old. Jarrett's TED Talk about his childhood has been viewed over a million times and can be found on his website, <a href="http://www.studiojjk.com">www.studiojjk.com</a>.</li> <li> <strong>Kim Tranell </strong>is an executive editor of Scholastic Classroom Magazines overseeing <em>Scholastic Action </em>and <em>Choices</em>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://heykiddobook.com">Learn more about <em>Hey, Kiddo </em>by Jarrett J. Krosoczka</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/01/books/hey-kiddo-jarrett-krosoczka-graphic-memoir-opioid-heroin-addiction.html">Read the profile of Jarrett J. Krosoczka in <em>The New York Times </em></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.studiojjk.com">Learn more about Jarrett J. Krosoczka's other work</a></li> <li><a href="https://choices.scholastic.com">Learn more about <em>Choices </em>magazine</a></li> <li><a href="https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com">Learn more about Scholastic Classroom Magazines</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson</li> <li>Produced by Emily Morrow</li> </ul> <p> </p> jarrett krosoczka, graphic novels, hey kiddo, graphic novel memoir, memoir, kids books, childrens books, books for kids, This week, we're talking with Jarrett J. Krosoczka about his graphic novel memoir for young adults, Hey, Kiddo. 

The memoir, which has been longlisted for the National Book Award, follows Jarrett's childhood: His mother was a heroin addict who was in and out of rehab, so he was raised by his grandparents — loud, opinionated, but loving people who struggled with their own demons. In the midst of it all, he found art. 

We also hear from Kim Tranell, executive editor, Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about ways she has covered topics of addiction—specifically, the opioid crisis—in Choices magazine for teen readers.

If you're planning to share this episode with young listeners, please note that it includes some mature themes, including drug use.

Guests:

  • Jarrett J. Krosoczka is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has published dozens of books, including the Lunch Lady graphic novels, the Platypus Police Squad middle grade novels, and arcs in the Star Wars: Jedi Academy series. He was first published when he was only twenty-three years old. Jarrett's TED Talk about his childhood has been viewed over a million times and can be found on his website, www.studiojjk.com.
  • Kim Tranell is an executive editor of Scholastic Classroom Magazines overseeing Scholastic Action and Choices.

Additional resources:

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson
  • Produced by Emily Morrow

 

]]> This week, we're talking with Jarrett J. Krosoczka about his graphic novel memoir for young adults, Hey, Kiddo. 

The memoir, which has been longlisted for the National Book Award, follows Jarrett's childhood: His mother was a heroin addict who was in and out of rehab, so he was raised by his grandparents — loud, opinionated, but loving people who struggled with their own demons. In the midst of it all, he found art. 

We also hear from Kim Tranell, executive editor, Scholastic Classroom Magazines, about ways she has covered topics of addiction—specifically, the opioid crisis—in Choices magazine for teen readers.

If you're planning to share this episode with young listeners, please note that it includes some mature themes, including drug use.

Guests:

  • Jarrett J. Krosoczka is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has published dozens of books, including the Lunch Lady graphic novels, the Platypus Police Squad middle grade novels, and arcs in the Star Wars: Jedi Academy series. He was first published when he was only twenty-three years old. Jarrett's TED Talk about his childhood has been viewed over a million times and can be found on his website, www.studiojjk.com.
  • Kim Tranell is an executive editor of Scholastic Classroom Magazines overseeing Scholastic Action and Choices.

Additional resources:

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson
  • Produced by Emily Morrow

 

]]> Yes, David!: A Conversation with David Shannon https://scholasticreads.fireside.fm/71 2ca72072-5887-4d88-883d-06076a88fedc Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0400 Scholastic Inc. full Scholastic Inc. 19:06 no <p>David Shannon is the creator of more than 30 picture books including <em>A Bad Case of Stripes </em>and the beloved David books: <em>No, David!</em>, <em>David Gets in Trouble</em>, <em>David Goes to School</em>, and <em>It's Christmas, David</em>. This week, he joins us in conversation about his latest book, <em>Grow Up, David! </em>(available in both English and Spanish)</p> <p>Coming 20 years after the first publication of the Caldecott Honor book <em>No, David!</em>, <em>Grow Up, David! </em>introduces David's big brother and follows our trouble-making hero from one antic to the next in an effort to win his brother's approval.</p> <p>David talks about just how autobiographical the David books are, why <em>No, David! </em>was such a departure for him, and some of his favorite moments from the last 20 years.</p> <p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scholastic.com/kids/book/grow-up-david-by-david-shannon/">Learn more about <em>Grow Up, David!</em></a></li> <li><a href="http://nodavidshannon.com">Learn more about David Shannon</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Guest: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>David Shannon </strong>is the internationaly acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including <em>No, David!</em>, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second <em>New York Times </em>Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's other bestsellers include <em>A Bad Case of Stripes</em>, <em>Duck on a Bike</em>, and <em>Too Many Toys! </em>He lives in Southern California with his family.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson</li> <li>Produced by Emily Morrow</li> </ul> books, literature, reading, children's books, kids books, parenting, david shannon, no david, picture books, grow up david, siblings, older brother David Shannon is the creator of more than 30 picture books including A Bad Case of Stripes and the beloved David books: No, David!, David Gets in Trouble, David Goes to School, and It's Christmas, David. This week, he joins us in conversation about his latest book, Grow Up, David! (available in both English and Spanish)

Coming 20 years after the first publication of the Caldecott Honor book No, David!, Grow Up, David! introduces David's big brother and follows our trouble-making hero from one antic to the next in an effort to win his brother's approval.

David talks about just how autobiographical the David books are, why No, David! was such a departure for him, and some of his favorite moments from the last 20 years.

Additional resources:

Guest: 

  • David Shannon is the internationaly acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's other bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys! He lives in Southern California with his family.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson
  • Produced by Emily Morrow
]]> David Shannon is the creator of more than 30 picture books including A Bad Case of Stripes and the beloved David books: No, David!, David Gets in Trouble, David Goes to School, and It's Christmas, David. This week, he joins us in conversation about his latest book, Grow Up, David! (available in both English and Spanish)

Coming 20 years after the first publication of the Caldecott Honor book No, David!, Grow Up, David! introduces David's big brother and follows our trouble-making hero from one antic to the next in an effort to win his brother's approval.

David talks about just how autobiographical the David books are, why No, David! was such a departure for him, and some of his favorite moments from the last 20 years.

Additional resources:

Guest: 

  • David Shannon is the internationaly acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's other bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys! He lives in Southern California with his family.

Special thanks:

  • Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
  • Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Chris Johnson
  • Produced by Emily Morrow
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