
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

Sep 26, 2022 • 12min
How do you publish a book?
Authors Janet Wong and Grace Lin answer the question How do you publish a book? and kid reviewer Penelope reviews Things We Do by Janet Wong and Sylvia Vardell.

Sep 19, 2022 • 10min
Why did you start writing?
Authors Corinna Luyken and Grace Lin answer the question Why did you start writing? and kid reviewer Grace Anne reviews The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken.

Jun 21, 2022 • 10min
2021-22 Season Finale
Authors Grace Lin answer three questions and kid reviewer Ethan reviews Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin.

Jun 13, 2022 • 8min
Where do you get the inspiration for your books?
Authors Duncan Tonatiuh and Grace Lin answer the question Where do you get the inspiration for your books? and kid reviewer Domenica reviews Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation.

Jun 6, 2022 • 12min
What do you hate drawing?
Authors Dan Santat and Grace Lin answer the question What do you hate drawing? and kid reviewer Vivianna reviews Harold & Hog Pretend For Real! by Dan Santat.

May 31, 2022 • 10min
What are the biggest changes you’ve made from first draft to published book?
Authors Vincent Chen and Grace Lin answer the question What are the biggest changes you’ve made from first draft to published book? and kid reviewer Audrey reviews Hot Pot Night! by Vincent Chen.

May 23, 2022 • 11min
Your books are mostly about girls, have you ever considered having more books about boys?
Authors Shannon Hale and Grace Lin answer the question Your books are mostly about girls, have you ever considered having more books about boys? and kid reviewer Zaynab reviews Best Friends written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

May 16, 2022 • 10min
What is it like to win an award for your writing?
Authors MT Anderson and Grace Lin answer the question What is it like to win an award for your writing? and kid reviewer Zaynad reviews The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen (Pals in Peril) written by M T Anderson and illustrated by Kurt Cyrus.

May 10, 2022 • 8min
How do you start making a book?
Authors Anna Kim and Grace Lin answer the question How do you start making a book? and kid reviewer Vivianna reviews Danbi Leads The School Parade by Anna Kim.

May 2, 2022 • 12min
Is there a book that you decided not to make?
Authors Eric & Terry Fan and Grace Lin answer the question Is there a book that you decided not to make? and kid reviewer Domenica reviews The Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers (Eric & Terry Fan)