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
Mar 13, 2023 • 8min
What did you do when your book was published?
Authors Jenny Lacika and Grace Lin answer the question What did you do when your book was published? and kid reviewer Abinhav reviews Again, Essie? written by Jenny Lack and illustrated by Teresa Martinez.
Mar 6, 2023 • 14min
Do you work on one book at a time or lots of books all at once?
Authors Amy Timberlake and Grace Lin answer the question Do you work on one book at a time or lots of books all at once? and kid reviewer Eliot reviews Egg Marks the Spot written by Amy Timberlake.
Feb 27, 2023 • 11min
Do you think this book is the best book you’ve ever written?
Authors Adam Borba and Grace Lin answer the question Do you think this book is the best book you’ve ever written? and kid reviewers Pierce and Dalton review Outside, Nowhere written by Adam Borba.
Feb 22, 2023 • 12min
How did you get into writing books?
Authors Henry Lien and Grace Lin answer the question How did you get into writing books? and kid reviewer Mackenzie reviews PEASPROUT CHEN: FUTURE LEGEND OF SKATE AND SWORD written by Henry Lien.
Feb 13, 2023 • 11min
What part of your book did you have to do the most research for?
Authors Christina Matula and Grace Lin answer the question What part of your book did you have to do the most research for? and kid reviewer Mina reviews The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei written by Christina Matula.
Feb 6, 2023 • 12min
What do you do if people don’t like your book? with A.J. Sass
Authors A.J. Sass and Grace Lin answer the question What do you do if people don’t like your book? and kid reviewer Abinhav reviews Ana on the Edge written by A.J. Sass
Jan 30, 2023 • 8min
How do you make your books so amazing?
Authors Corey Ann Haydu and Grace Lin answer the question How do you make your books so amazing? and kid reviewer Ida reviews Eventown written by Corey Ann Haydu.
Jan 23, 2023 • 8min
How old were you when you started to write books?
Authors Kao Kalia Yang and Grade Lin answer the question How old were you when you started to write books? and kid reviewer Elaine reviews The Shared Room written by Kao Kalia Yang and illustrated by Xee Reiter , and kid reviewer Dorrie reviews The Most Beautiful Thing written by Kao Kalia Yang and illustrated by Khoa Le.
Jan 14, 2023 • 10min
"The Legend of Buddha's Delight"
Happy (almost) Lunar New Year!! Today Grace Lin reads "The Legend of Buddha's Delight" from her forthcoming book Chinese Menu, and kid reviewer Mina reviews When the Sea Turns to Silver written and illustrated Grace Lin.
Dec 12, 2022 • 10min
What takes longer writing the story or doing the pictures? Why?
Authors with Remy Lai and Grace Lina answer the question What takes longer writing the story or doing the pictures? Why? and kid reviewer Josiah reviews Pie in the Sky written and illustrated by Remi Lai.
