Kids Ask Authors podcast
Kids Ask Authors is a podcast where kids can ask the authors of their favorite books a question. Every week, children's book author and illustrator Grace Lin and a guest author answer one question from a child reader-helping kids on their own creative journey!
Latest episodes
Jan 29, 2024 • 8min
What famous author would you like to be your mentor?
Authors Martha Brokenbrough and Grace Lin answer the kid question What famous author would you like to be your mentor?
Jan 22, 2024 • 6min
How do you add so many details in your pictures?
Authors Phoebe Wahl and Grace Lin answer the kid question How do you add so many details in your pictures?
Jan 15, 2024 • 6min
What color do you use the most and why?
Authors Hyewon Yum and Grace Lin answer the kid question What color do you use the most and why?
Jan 8, 2024 • 10min
Are you ever scared to share your book?
Authors James Catchpole and Grace Lin answer the kid question Are you ever scared to share your book?
Dec 25, 2023 • 11min
How do you pick the names of your characters?
Authors Lin Thompson and Grace Lin answer the kid question How do you pick the names of your characters?
Dec 18, 2023 • 13min
Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?
Authors Brian Young and Grace Lin answer the kid question Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?.
Dec 11, 2023 • 9min
Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?
Authors Jennifer Chambliss Bertman and Grace Lin answer the kid question Which book that you have written do you think you’ve enjoyed the most and why?
Dec 4, 2023 • 10min
How would you describe yourself or your books in 3 words?
Author Natasha Tartly and Grace Lin discuss their approach to writing books that are hopeful and inspirational, exploring the power of words and the significance of books in nurturing imagination. They also delve into the difficulties of conveying motion and progression in storytelling through photographs versus traditional illustrations.
Sep 20, 2023 • 2min
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - BUDDHAS DELIGHT
Explore the origins and significance of Buddhist Delight, a dish invented by Buddhist monks in the Song Dynasty, in this episode. Learn about 'Chinese Menu', the host's book, and discover additional resources for more information.
Sep 15, 2023 • 2min
GRACE LIN PRESENTS : ONE MINUTE MYTHS - CHINESE MENU - FORTUNE COOKIES
The podcast explores the origins of fortune cookies and their connection to Chinese American and Japanese American communities. It discusses the role of moon cakes and the moon festival in the creation of fortune cookies.
