Jul 29, 2026
The worst summer vacation ever? Being stuck in the middle of a New Mexico desert with the crabbiest grandfather on planet earth. But there are also magical bees that promise the end of of a drought.
Students from Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church, Virginia discuss HOUR OF THE BEES and writer Lindsay...
Jul 22, 2026
Geoff Rodkey is both a successful screenwriter and writer of books for kids. Including "We're Not From Here." He talks about the difference between writing screenplays and novels, about science fiction, and about creating non-binary characters. Kitty Felde is host.
Lots more interviews with authors at the...
Jul 15, 2026
Earth is doomed, so a band of survivors is looking for a friendly planet to save them. But our earthling reputation isn't so great. Will they be allowed to stay? Readers from Maury Elementary School discuss Geoff Rodkey's We're Not From Here. Our celebrity readers is Mat Kaplan, host of Planetary Radio. Kitty Felde is...
Jul 8, 2026
Summer reading book suggestions from kids at the LA Maker Faire:
The Keeper of the Lost Cities - Shannon Messenger
Jazzies Big Imagination - JaLisa Jackson
Animal Farm - George Orwell
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney
Whatever After - Sarah Mlynowski
Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan
A Day with the Animal Mechanics -...
Jul 1, 2026
We meet the writer behind Pseudonymous Bosch: Raphael Simon. Host Kitty Felde chats with him about all things writing.