Interviews Archives

Celebrate Children’s Book Week ALL YEAR!

Watch NEW Creator Corner videos each week! Kid lit authors and illustrators tell you about their charaters. Learn about the story behind the story! Read more »

43 comments | April 30, 2023, 8:00 am

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PET BRAIN – Project Brave

Advice from young readers on HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PET BRAIN! About the Book Your brain is like a pet... Read more »

Comment | June 22, 2022, 7:00 am

KidLit TV Halloween Special!

Join BONAPARTE, Margery Cuyler & Will Terry for the KidLit TV Halloween Special! Will Terry teaches us how to draw BONAPARTE... Read more »

16 comments | October 24, 2021, 10:00 am

A Celebration of Illustrator Jerry Pinkney

Illustrator Jerry Pinkney, the LION of KidLit Children’s Book Week On the Red Carpet at The Carle Honors Bank Street... Read more »

Comment | October 21, 2021, 12:34 pm

Your VOICE Is Your SUPERPOWER!

What is free speech and why is it so special? Your Voice is Your SuperPower tells you why your voice... Read more »

Comment | June 8, 2021, 7:00 am

Discovering KidLit Gems From International Publishers

We are honored to introduce you today to Roland Stringer, Publisher of The Secret Mountain. He has made a list of books... Read more »

Comment | May 10, 2021, 7:00 am

On The LOOK OUT for Kids’ Books SPRING 2021!

On The LOOK OUT for Books SPRING 2021: Get a sneak peak at new picture books, behind the scenes, and drawing tutorial videos. Read more »

1 comment | March 8, 2021, 2:16 pm

On the LOOKOUT for Kids’ Books FALL 2020!

Brand new kidlit coming in fall 2020 to be on the lookout for from these amazing new authors and illustrators. Read more »

1 comment | September 8, 2020, 7:00 am

On The LOOKOUT for Kids’ Books SPRING 2020!

Today we’re taking a look at new picture books coming out this spring from our friends at The Soaring ‘20s... Read more »

Comment | April 7, 2020, 8:00 am

SPOTLIGHT ON GRAPHIC NOVELS Live Stream!

A Kid Lit GRAPHIC NOVEL Showcase! Watch Rocco Staino and Ellen Myrick LIVE with Special Guests: Jason Adam Katzenstein, the co-creator of CAMP MIDNIGHT! Read more »

14 comments | September 25, 2019, 8:00 am

ALMA AND HOW SHE GOT HER NAME Interview

What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. Read more »

1 comment | July 10, 2018, 8:00 am

Two in a Tepee – The Power of Picture Books with Camille Whitcher

Luna was sitting with her Grandma gazing up at the bright shining moon. “Look up there, Luna,” said Grandma pointing up, “when the moon is full and the sky is clear, you can see him.” “See who?” asked Luna “Why, the Moon Rabbit, of course!” replied Grandma… Read more »

Comment | May 21, 2018, 8:00 am

KLTV Exclusive

StoryMakers On Location: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Rocco Staino interviews Jonathan Rockefeller, of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, an off-Broadway play that adapts Eric Carle's books for the stage. Read more »

Comment | November 7, 2017, 2:35 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Two in a Tepee with Yuval Zommer

What was this book that had come in the post? It looked like any other large picture book, but when opened, spilled out halfway across the room Read more »

Comment | September 27, 2017, 3:35 pm

Authors

Kwame Alexander Going SOLO

We here at KidLit TV are excited about Kwame Alexander’s latest book SOLO (Blink, 2017). As with other of Alexander’s award... Read more »

4 comments | August 1, 2017, 6:30 am

KidLit Kibbles

Two in a Tepee with Marc Martin

Exploring the power of picture books with Marc Martin. Read more »

1 comment | May 2, 2017, 6:00 am

KidLit Kibbles

Two in a Tepee with Benji Davies

By Stephanie Cummings Exploring the power of picture books with…Benji Davies! Benji Davies’ award-winning picture books, The Storm Whale, Grandad’s Island,... Read more »

Comment | February 28, 2017, 12:57 am

KidLit Kibbles

Two in a Tepee on KidLit TV!

Exploring the Power of Picture Books with David Litchfield We are excited to announce that this post officially kicks off a series of interviews! Read more »

2 comments | December 12, 2016, 11:24 am