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SCBWI Podcasts

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SCBWI

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conversations with publishing pros, and award-winning and bestselling writers and illustrators who inform and inspire about the ins and outs of the children's book industry. Find out about the craft and creative process behind young adult novels, picture books, middle-grade fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction.

#30

Inside the World of Narrative Nonfiction with Ann Bausum

In this week's episode we are joined by SCBWI Golden Kite Winner Ann Bausum. ANN BAUSUM h... more

23 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:55

23 Oct 2025

#29

Trusting Your Gut with Suzanne Kaufman

In this episode, we are joined by author/illustrator Suzanne Kaufman. SUZANNE KAUFMAN is a... more

10 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:34

10 Oct 2025

#28

Maintaining Momentum as a Creative with Nova Ren Suma

In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Nova Ren Suma! Nova Ren Suma... more

29 May 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:44

29 May 2025

#27

Writing Poetry while Hiking with Kate Messner

In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Kate Messner. New York Times... more

16 May 2025

59 MINS

59:30

16 May 2025

#26

An Artist's Process with Barbara McClintock

In this weeks episode we are joined by Barbara McClintock! Barbara McClintock is an Americ... more

09 May 2025

53 MINS

53:25

09 May 2025

#25

A Conversation with Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings, the duo behind the picture book: Are You A Friend...

This week we are joined by author Kyle Lukoff and illustrator Levi Hastings! From Newbery... more

02 May 2025

41 MINS

41:57

02 May 2025

#24

Slowing Down with Donna Barba Higuera

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Donna Barba Higuera! Donna grew up i... more

12 Apr 2025

55 MINS

55:48

12 Apr 2025

#23

Doing the Right Thing with Maria van Lieshout

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Maria van Lieshout! Maria is a Dutch... more

03 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:15

03 Apr 2025

#22

From Picture Books to Fantasy Novels with Authors Against Book Bans founding member, Maggie Tokuda-H...

In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Maggie Tokuda-Hall! Maggie Tokuda-Hall has... more

28 Mar 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:19

28 Mar 2025

#21

A Conversation with Erin Entrada Kelly

In this episode we are joined by Erin Entrada Kelly! Erin Entrada Kelly has received <a hr... more

06 Mar 2025

36 MINS

36:44

06 Mar 2025

#20

Immersive Storytelling with Neal Shusterman

In this episode we are joined by Neal Shusterman! Neal Shusterman is the New York Times be... more

27 Feb 2025

50 MINS

50:36

27 Feb 2025

#19

The Life of an Artist with Paul O. Zelinsky

In this episode we are joined by Paul O. Zelinsky!Paul O. Zelinsky grew up in Wilmette, Il... more

20 Dec 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:05

20 Dec 2024

#18

Around the World with Translator Oliver Latsch

In this episode we are joined by Oliver Latsch!Translator and agent Oliver Latsch grew up ... more

14 Nov 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:08

14 Nov 2024

#17

Social Media Marketing 101 with Erin Lee

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Erin Lee! Erin Lee is an elementary... more

25 Oct 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:02

25 Oct 2024

#16

Making the World a More Beautiful Place with John Parra

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by artist John Parra! John Parra is an... more

18 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:49

18 Oct 2024

#15

Lessons in Storytelling with Michael DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Michael Dante DiMartino! Michael Da... more

10 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:20

10 Oct 2024

#14

Better Must Come with Desmond Hall

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Desmond Hall!Desmond Hall was born ... more

03 Oct 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:35

03 Oct 2024

#13

Finding Your Writer's Voice with Margaret Finnegan

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Margaret Finnegan!Margaret Finnegan... more

18 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:26

18 Jul 2024

#12

Celebrating the 100th My Weird School book “Miss Nichol Is In a Pickle!” with Dan Gutman

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Dan Gutman! New York Times best-sel... more

11 Jul 2024

57 MINS

57:23

11 Jul 2024

#11

Building Empathy Through Storytelling with Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Sabic-El-Rayess ! Dr. Sabic-El-... more

21 Jun 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:04

21 Jun 2024

#10

Books, Baseball, and Everything In Between with Phil Bildner

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Phil Bildner! Phil Bildner is the N... more

24 May 2024

44 MINS

44:52

24 May 2024

#9

Publicity 101 with Tracy van Straaten

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Tracy van Straaten!TRACY VAN STRAAT... more

10 May 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:17

10 May 2024

#8

Always Pushing Forward with Debbie Ridpath Ohi

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Debbie Ridpath Ohi!Debbie Ridpath O... more

25 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:14

25 Apr 2024

#7

The Craft of Writing Very Cool Novels with F. T. Lukens

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by F.T. Lukens!F.T. Lukens is a New Yo... more

18 Apr 2024

46 MINS

46:25

18 Apr 2024

#6

Catching up with Cece Bell

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by renowned illustrator/cartoonist/gra... more

11 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:49

11 Apr 2024

#5

Turning Your Heart Inside Out with John Schu

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by John Schu aka Mr. Schu!John Schu ha... more

04 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:53

04 Apr 2024

#4

Taking Risks with Cátia Chien

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Cátia Chien!Cátia Chien is a childr... more

28 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:58

28 Mar 2024

#3

Imaginative Empathy with Richard Jesse Watson

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Richard Jesse Watson!Port Townsend ... more

21 Mar 2024

56 MINS

56:00

21 Mar 2024

#2

From the Mothership of Illustration with James Ransome

In this Podcast Replay, we are joined by James Ransome, the iconic illustrator of classics... more

15 Feb 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:23

15 Feb 2024

#1

Balancing Writing and Parenting with Kwame Mbalia

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Kwame Mbalia!Kwame is a husband, fa... more

02 Feb 2024

53 MINS

53:27

02 Feb 2024

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#30

Inside the World of Narrative Nonfiction with Ann Bausum

#29

Trusting Your Gut with Suzanne Kaufman

#28

Maintaining Momentum as a Creative with Nova Ren Suma

#27

Writing Poetry while Hiking with Kate Messner

#26

An Artist's Process with Barbara McClintock

#25

A Conversation with Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings, the duo behind the picture book: Are You A Friend...

#24

Slowing Down with Donna Barba Higuera

#23

Doing the Right Thing with Maria van Lieshout

#22

From Picture Books to Fantasy Novels with Authors Against Book Bans founding member, Maggie Tokuda-H...

#21

A Conversation with Erin Entrada Kelly

#20

Immersive Storytelling with Neal Shusterman

#19

The Life of an Artist with Paul O. Zelinsky

#18

Around the World with Translator Oliver Latsch

#17

Social Media Marketing 101 with Erin Lee

#16

Making the World a More Beautiful Place with John Parra

#15

Lessons in Storytelling with Michael DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender

#14

Better Must Come with Desmond Hall

#13

Finding Your Writer's Voice with Margaret Finnegan

#12

Celebrating the 100th My Weird School book “Miss Nichol Is In a Pickle!” with Dan Gutman

#11

Building Empathy Through Storytelling with Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

#10

Books, Baseball, and Everything In Between with Phil Bildner

#9

Publicity 101 with Tracy van Straaten

#8

Always Pushing Forward with Debbie Ridpath Ohi

#7

The Craft of Writing Very Cool Novels with F. T. Lukens

#6

Catching up with Cece Bell

#5

Turning Your Heart Inside Out with John Schu

#4

Taking Risks with Cátia Chien

#3

Imaginative Empathy with Richard Jesse Watson

#2

From the Mothership of Illustration with James Ransome

#1

Balancing Writing and Parenting with Kwame Mbalia