
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 13, 2021 • 11min
What was the hardest scene to write?
Authors with Veera Hiranandani and Grace Lin answer the question What was the hardest scene to write? and kid reviewer Grace reviews The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

Jun 21, 2021 • 9min
"Do you have an interesting story about “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon?” 2 questions
Author Grace Lin answers two questions and has an announcement and Zeeva reviews Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

Jun 14, 2021 • 11min
How do you decide characters with their personalities before you write the book?
Authors Sheela Chari and Grace Lin answer the question How do you decide characters with their personalities before you write the book? and kid reviewer Milo reviews The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

Jun 7, 2021 • 10min
What is the first book that made you cry?
Authors Nanci Turner Stevenson and Grace Lin answer the question What is the first book that made you cry? and kid reviewer Mila reviews Imani's Moon written by JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

May 31, 2021 • 10min
Do you think using the computer to draw and make pictures is cheating?
Authors Nicole Tadgell and Grace Lin answer the question Do you think using the computer to draw and make pictures is cheating? and kid reviewer Haylee reviews For Black Girls Like Me by Mariama J. Lockington.

May 24, 2021 • 10min
How did you know when you wanted to become a writer?
Authors Nikki Grimes and Grace Lin answer the question How did you know when you wanted to become a writer? and kid reviewer Madelyn reviews Maybe He Just Likes You? by Barbara Dee. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

May 17, 2021 • 10min
If you could give one of your books another title, what would it be?
Authors with Josh Funk and Grace Lin answer the question If you could give one of your books another title, what would it be? and kid reviewer Elise reviews Too Small Tola by Atinuke. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

May 10, 2021 • 17min
Do you make a rough draft first of the story and then make the pictures?
Authors with Yuyi Morales and Grace Lin answer the question Do you make a rough draft first of the story and then make the pictures? and kid reviewer Ethan reviews We Are Still Here by Traci Sorell. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

May 3, 2021 • 8min
How long do you work per day making a book?
Authors with Nathan Hale and Grace Lin answer the question How long do you work per day making a book? and kid reviewer Grace P reviews The Yellow Suitcase Written by Meera Sriram Illustrated by Meera Sethi. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast

Apr 26, 2021 • 11min
How do you stay motivated when writing a book?
Authors Paula Chase and Grace Lin answer the question How do you stay motivated when writing a book? and a member of the book review club, Carter, reviews Clues to the Universe by Christina Li. *To become a patron of Kids Ask Authors: https://www.patreon.com/kidasaskauthorspodcast