
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

Feb 14, 2022 • 9min
How do you come up with such imaginative plots?
Authors Nidhi Chanani and Grace Lin answer the question How do you come up with such imaginative plots? and kid reviewer Domenica reviews Jukebox by Nidhi Chanani.

Feb 8, 2022 • 10min
What part of making a book do you procrastinate the most on?
Authors Livia Blackburne and Grace Lin answer the question What part of making a book do you procrastinate the most on? and kid reviewer Penelope reviews I Dream of Popo written by Livia Blackburne and illustrated Julia Kuo.

Jan 31, 2022 • 10min
What is the most surprising inspiration you’ve had for a book?
Authors Pam Munoz Ryan and Grace Lin answer the question What is the most surprising inspiration you’ve had for a book? and kid reviewer Zeeva reviews Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

Jan 22, 2022 • 7min
Special LUNAR NEW YEAR EPISODE
Author Grace Lin reads her short story The Legend of the Fortune Gods and Clara reviews Year of the Dog by Grace Lin.

Jan 17, 2022 • 14min
Has one of your books ever not made sense?
Authors Jonathan Auxier and Grace Lin answer the question Has one of your books ever not made sense? and kid reviewer Leora reviews Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier.

Dec 27, 2021 • 11min
How do you brainstorm your plots?
Authors Janet Fox and Grace Lin answer the question How do you brainstorm your plots? and kid reviewer Madelyn reviews Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes.

Dec 20, 2021 • 9min
What do you do if you accidentally ruin your art?
Authors Huy Voun Lee and Grace Lin answer the question What do you do if you accidentally ruin your art? and kid reviewer Maddie reviews Like a Dandelion by Huy Voun Lee.

Dec 13, 2021 • 8min
How long did it take to write your book?
Authors Shelly Anand and Grace Lin answer the question How long did it take to write your book? and kid reviewer Ava reviews Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand.

Dec 6, 2021 • 7min
Two Questions
Author Grace Lin answers two kid questions: How did you come up with the character of Minli? and Why do you have so many books about the moon?. Milo reviews Grace Lin's Year of the Dog.

Nov 29, 2021 • 13min
What book was the most fun to illustrate?
Authors Paul O Zelinsky and Grace Lin answer the question What book was the most fun to illustrate? and kid reviewer Emma reviews Red and Green and Blue and White written by Lee Wind and illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky.