
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

Nov 22, 2021 • 5min
How can you write such funny books?
Authors Tom Angleberger and Grace Lin answer the question How can you write such funny books? and kid reviewer Hazel reviews DJ Funkyfoot : Give Cheese a Chance by Tom Angleberger.

Nov 15, 2021 • 9min
What's your favorite genre?
Authors Andrea Wang and Grace Lin answer the question What's your favorite genre? and kid reviewer Zahabia reviews Watercress by Andrea Wang

Nov 8, 2021 • 16min
What are the biggest changes you’ve made from first draft to published book?
Authors with Jasmine Warga and Grace Lin answer the question What are the biggest changes you’ve made from first draft to published book? and kid reviewer Zeeva reviews The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga.

Nov 1, 2021 • 9min
KIDS ASK AUTHORS - EPISODE 100!
6 Authors ask 6 Kids a variety of questions about reading and books. kid book review club member Elise reviews The One Thing You'd Save by Linda Sue Park.

Oct 25, 2021 • 10min
Who inspired you to be an illustrator?
Authors Melissa Iwai and Grace Lin answer the question Who inspired you to be an illustrator? and Book review club member Clara reviews Dumplings for Lili by Melissa Iwai.

Oct 18, 2021 • 9min
Do you have a favorite piece of art that you made?
Authors Meenal Patel and Grace Lin answer the question Do you have a favorite piece of art that you made? and book review club member Ava reviews Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala by Meenal Patel.

Oct 11, 2021 • 12min
What do you know now that you wish you'd known before you published a book?
Authors Hena Khan and Grace Lin answer the question What do you know now that you wish you'd known before you published a book? and book review club member Zeeva reviews Amina's Voice written by Hena Khan.

Oct 4, 2021 • 9min
What is it like to see your book at a library or anywhere book related?
Authors Angela Dominguez and Grace Lin answer the question What is it like to see your book at a library or anywhere book related? book review club member reviews Clara reviews Stella Has Something to Say written by Angela Dominguez.

Sep 27, 2021 • 13min
What is your favorite genre?
Authors Christina Soontornvat and Grace Lin answer the question What is your favorite genre? and kid reviewer Kelly reviews A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat.

Sep 20, 2021 • 12min
How do you brainstorm your plots?
Authors Kate Milford and Grace Lin answer the question How do you brainstorm your plots? and kid book reviewer Zahabia reviews Kate Milford's Greenglass House.