Best 60 Childrens Book Podcasts

Join New York Times bestselling and award-winning children's book author Joanna Ho, and children's book author Caroline Kusin Pritchard as we dive into storytelling - the craft, the industry, the creative life - with fellow kidlit authors, publishing professionals, and folks outside the children's book world. Storytelling happens in so many spheres beyond books, and we will draw insights and connections from everywhere to improve our craft and lives as writers. more

'Not every book is for every child, but for every child, there is a book.' The Children's Book Review is a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers. more

Interviews with authors of children's literature about their new books.

Seeing a hopeful, human world through children's literature. Hosted by authors Kelly J. Baptist, Jack Cheng, Patrick Flores-Scott, and Heather Shumaker your book smitten crew. We cover the whole range of kidlit, from picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction, as well as writing, reading, and publishing. This season: We're writing picture books! more

Illo Chat is a podcast for illustrators working in the children's book industry. Creative, funny and full of information on how to write, illustrate, and publish picture books and how to become a professional illustrator. Women illustrators, Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran, teach about the publishing industry and the behind the scenes work that goes into book design and illustration. Kidlit discussions and insights for artist and creatives. more

A podcast for kids and young teens about sci-fi and fantasy books.

A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us. more

A literary agent and her friends dish about writing and publishing books for children and young adults.

The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers. more

Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them! more

The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. more

Hosted by Matthew C. Winner, elementary school librarian and co-founder of All The Wonders. The Children's Book Podcast features insightful and sincere interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. more

This podcast celebrates all things children's literature for the adult reading to their inner child AND connecting the young readers in their lives with books. Each week, I host a new conversation with a children's literature author to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. This podcast is for you if you love reading children's literature, are an educator or librarian looking for books to share with students or are a caregiver finding new titles to share with loved ones. more

The Podgoblin's Hat is a Moomins read-through show. Tune in for weekly synopses, discussions, analysis and feelings by Dave, who has been reading Tove Jansson their whole life, and Nina, who's just started. We'll be wending our way through the peaks and troughs of the stories, discussing, thinking and feeling about Tove Jansson's books for children. Listen in if you like stories about soft round creatures being brave and flawed. Write in if you've ever wondered, What Would Snufkin Do? more

Welcome to Stories for Kids with Miss B!I am an Australian Teacher and mum who loves reading (and Bluey).Come with me as I read enchanting stories with calming sound effects to engage your little reader/s.Want more? I also create videos that show the text as I read AND worksheets that match each episode so your child/students can have access to curriculum based learning activities to respond to each episode and develop their reading comprehension and higher order thinking.Thinking of a novel or story I haven't read yet? more

Sir Herbert Sneakies & pals like DJ Lady Twizzelton makes story time fun! 'Are you ready to laugh out loud with your kids?' Twizzelton shares her favorite childhood stories and some brand new cool ones. Kids are head over heels in love with her fantastic readings with sizzle and pop! Sponsor a show more

Welcome to Book Delight with Chrissie Wright, the podcast where readers can be all kinds of ways and books really are magic. This show is hosted by Chrissie Wright, an elementary teacher-librarian in the pacific northwest. On the show, Chrissie connects you and the kids in your life to fantastic kidlit. If the idea of blowing up your kidlit TBR appeals to you, you're in the right place. Episode formats include booklists, topical deep dives, Dear Abby-style 'My Kid Needs a Book' episodes, and reading raves. more

Who in the world is Rella B? I'm a children's content creator, author, designer, and now podcast host! I hope that you will come along for the ride! What to Expect on My Podcast: Author Interviews: Get to know the brilliant minds behind your favorite children's books. Adlib Silly Stories: Let's unleash our imaginations with spontaneous and silly storytelling. Interactive Read-Alongs: Dive into enchanting tales with me. Get ready for weekly doses of laughter and giggles, every Wednesday! Hit that follow button to stay in the loop and join in the fun! If you have any feedback for the episodes or would like to be able to have a more visual experience I do have a read-aloud YouTube channel. more

Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid's Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they'll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo. more

On Middle Grade Matters, we'll talk to to authors and publishing professionals about all things middle grade.  We'll dive into topics like: the craft of writing, the process of publishing a book, and the connection young readers have to middle grade stories. Finally, we'll wrap up each show by sharing what we're reading, and what's bringing us joy.  more

From the national organization Reach Out and Read comes a brand new podcast centered around the belief that children's books build better brains, better family relationships, and happier, healthy children and societies. Join us as host Dr Dipesh Navsaria, a pediatrician with a children's librarianship degree, dives into a wealth of varied early childhood health and literacy topics with expert guests examining the many facets of supporting the parent-child relationship as key to early success. more

Welcome to Mini Taco! A podcast that connects kids to their favorite authors and illustrators. Each episode aims to inspire little people to use their big imaginations to read, write, draw, and create! This podcast is an excellent resource for educators to help kids get excited about books and reading. more

Sharing classic stories, great for anytime or anywhere.

Favorite children's books ranging from classic to contemporary, read aloud by 3 no, 4 now 5-year-old Tula Jane and/or her preschool teaching Mother In The Wild more

Two sisters, one in L.A. and one in NYC, both move to the Chicago area and start a podcast. The premise? Picture books and are they really that great? Join Kate and Fuse 8 (Betsy Bird) as they track down a picture book 'classic' each episode and try to determine if it deserves to remain in the canon of children's literature. more

Scholastic Reads 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 will explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us. more

Children's book publishing secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends, award-winning author, and illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC's top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the bestselling author and editor and the relationship between them. more

Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they'll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and YKNR book question bingo. more

The show that encourages you to value literacy, enjoy literature more & to share your love of reading with others! more

The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes, and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast, and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor, and home educator. more

Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them! more

On the Stories Podcast, we perform a new story for your children every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales like Snow White to classic stories like Peter Rabbit and even completely original works. The perfect kids podcast for imaginative families. more

Welcome to Daily Children's Stories, your daily dose of enchantment and nostalgia! Join us as we embark on a journey through the pages of cherished children's literature, where imagination knows no bounds and magic awaits at every turn. Each day, we'll bring you a timeless classic, from the beloved adventures of familiar characters to the enchanting worlds crafted by legendary storytellers. So, whether you're young or young at heart, prepare to be whisked away into a world where dreams come alive and wonder never fades. more

The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host: Heidi Rabinowitz. Sponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries. more

The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses behind the stories… kids! more

We're All In!Ten-year-old Kayla and her friends are tired of being told they are too small to do anything important. In episode 1, the girls decide to call themselves The Mustard Seeds and are determined to show everyone what can happen when they work together. more

Join Sarah Mackenzie for inspiring interviews, tips, and book lists that will help your whole family fall in love with books. more

Laurie Wright helps children authors to publish and market their books for kids. We talk about productivity, strategies, and tactics so that you can grow your impact, even if you only have a few hours a week. I share my biggest AH HAHS, my ups, and downs, and I chat with other authors who are busy making their dreams come true. This show is for ambitious word nerds who want to make more sales and reach more readers. more

Pinna the only ad-free, screen-free audio streaming service custom-made for kids. A wildly enchanting original podcast series from Pinna and Adam Gidwitz, bestselling author of A TALE DARK AND GRIMM. Weaving in and out of a classroom full of witty grade-schoolers and a weird world full of curious creatures and mischievous foes, each episode features a Grimm fairy tale retold with a fresh and surprising flourish. more

Stories from ISB Primary. There are stories from the ISB Library, stories from famous voices and stories from ISB staff & students for the entire ISB community to enjoy. more

A KidLit Podcast for Parents, Teachers and Writers created by two mommy blogger friends who discuss upper and lower middle grade books, children's books, chapter books, and picture books, as well as, topics such as parenting, homeschool, writing, teaching, cooking, holidays, and more. more

FOR KIDS! Entertaining stories with a Christian worldview, and author conversations kids will enjoy.

Childrens stories , maybe you could buy the book an read along

Storynory brings you audio stories for the family, beautifully read, and with a touch of sophistication. We find traditional stories from all over the world and create our own characters including Katie the Witch, and Astropup the space travelling hound. We also give you songs, educational interviews, and a sprinkling of ancient history. more

A story podcast for children of all ages. Join professional storyteller Emily, and her son Leo, for stories from all around the world. Then try out a fun activity to do at home which links to the story. Let your imagination run wild! more

This is your home for stories about comics or comic-based stories. We curate news and talk with storytellers and artists. We focus on children's books, graphic novels, illustrations, and the people behind these works that bring joy and inquiry. more

A new comedy podcast where you can learn everything you never about the wonderful and strange land of Oz! Pour yourself a cocktail as we drink our way through a children's book series written over 100 years ago! Hosts Blake and Wyatt recount the events of the thirteen books in L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz series for our Oz initiate and co-host, Hannah Aguirre! more

THANK YOU FOR 1.5 MILLION PLAYS!! Listen as K reads aloud your favorite children's books! Whether you use reading time to help build reading skills or help your little ones fall asleep, this podcast has exactly what you need. more

Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won't find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these audio plays burst to life at the touch of a button. Episodes air every Monday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. more

The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the Literacy in Media Award. more

Reading children's books featuring Paw Patrol, Disney stories, Little Golden Books, Berenstein Bears and other classic stories and fairy tales. Perfect for TK-2nd grade kids. more