Why Friendship Is Serious Business for Kids and Adults
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40739545/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Alyson Gerber joins Tricia Friedman to talk about The Liar Society, why friendship is serious business, and what mystery stories can teach young readers and adults about belonging, trust, competition, and connection. In this conversation, Alyson shares why friendship sits at the center of […]
Living at the edge of emerging technology
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40653590/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What happens when we stop asking AI to do everything faster and start asking how it might help us understand people better? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Andy Sissons, CTO of Share More Stories, for a conversation about empathetic AI, story collection, […]
Human Still Required: out now!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40635650/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Jeff Utecht is back with a brand new book for schools looking to understand what to prioritize in the era of AI. Human Still Required is available for purchase, and you can get chapter one free: https://humanstillrequired.com/ Learn all about it in this special […]
Billy Ray on Writing Hope in Dark Times, and Building Future Worlds
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40580455/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What does it take to write a story that faces darkness without surrendering to it? In this episode, Tricia speaks with acclaimed screenwriter Billy Ray about his move into YA fiction with Burn the Water, a future-set story shaped by Shakespeare, political urgency, and […]
Why Kids Need Stories About Belonging and Friendship Right Now | Jasmine Warga
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40490415/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What can a cheetah and a rescue dog teach us about trust, friendship, and belonging? In this episode, Tricia Friedman sits down with bestselling author Jasmine Warga to talk about her newest book and the powerful themes at its heart: vulnerability, unlikely friendships, and […]
Tui T. Sutherland on Creativity, World-Building, Empathy, and Writing for Young Readers
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40359760/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, we sit down with Tui T. Sutherland, bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, for a rich conversation about creativity, writing, world-building, empathy, and storytelling for young readers. Tui shares how play, curiosity, and even dogs can support focus and […]
Dream Big, Start Small: A Conversation with Peter H. Reynolds
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40300020/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, we sit down with beloved children’s book author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to explore how educators can ignite creativity and self-discovery in young learners. Peter shares why a single question can transform how we teach, and why imagination and dreaming big […]
Character First Writing: Practical Mini Lessons from Deborah Goodrich Royce
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40280615/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Deborah Goodrich Royce, author of literary psychological thrillers and a former actor, unpacks how she builds tension without forcing the outline. You will hear how sensory observation from her New York Botanical Garden work feeds scene-level detail, why she prefers a “reveal” that feels […]
How to Turn Real History into Fiction: Lessons from Steve Berry
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40194340/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this conversation, author Steve Berry discusses his deep-rooted love for history, the intricate process of crafting thrillers that intertwine historical facts with modern narratives, and the importance of research in his writing. He also shares insights into his philanthropic efforts through the History […]
Building connection one board book at a time
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40117300/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this conversation, Sandra Magsamen discusses her approach to creating children’s literature that emphasizes connection, love, and emotional intelligence. She shares insights into her creative process, the importance of feedback from readers, and how her work aims to foster self-love and connection between caregivers […]