KidLit RADIO Archives

KidLit RADIO🎙️Read Out Loud with Kenan Thompson UNFUNNY BUNNY

Join Kenan Thompson for this hilarious Story Time on KidLit TV!How does Kenan Thompson manage to make even UNFUNNY BUNNY’s jokes hilarious? Practice — as we find out in this laugh-out-loud episode of Read Out Loud. Join Saturday Night Live’s longest-tenured cast member as he reads his debut picture book, all about a Bunny who learns that if you want to be the funniest kid in class, it takes perseverance and a little help from a friend. 🐰Do you have a funny joke to tell? 🤣Share it with us in the comment section below! Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2026, 4:41 pm

KidLit RADIO 🎙️ Read Out Loud I’M PROUD OF YOU by Craig Melvin

Join Today show co-anchor, Craig Melvin for Read Out Loud as he shares his new picture book about the special bond between dads and sons, I'M PROUD OF YOU, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud. The book reinforces the essential message to ALL kids that a parent's pride for their children doesn't have to be about a big achievement, but instead lives every day in little actions and kindnesses -- no matter what. Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2026, 4:40 pm

KidLit RADIO 🎙️ A FANTASTIC StoryMakers with Jen Calonita, Carina Finn, and Victor Piñeiro

Join us for a SPECIAL MIDDLE-GRADE Author Showcase! Featuring:Jen Calonita, Author of ISLE OF EVERCarina Finn, author of FEAST AND FAMINE: THE LAST GREAT HEIRVictor Piñeiro, author of ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODSViewers:Share your question and ideas in the comment section below! Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2026, 4:39 pm

KidLit RADIO 🎙️StoryMakers with Mychal Threets

Meet PBS Resident Librarian and Reading Rainbow host, Mychal Threets on StoryMakers! Tune in to learn about how Mychal decided to become a librarian, discover his favorite kids books, and share in his infectious love of libraries. Draw along with Rocco and Mychal as they imagine picture book characters with dramatic hair styles -- and don't forget to share your creations with us so we can add them to the KidLit TV Art Gallery!Viewers: What would your picture book character look like? Share your ideas in the comments below! Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2026, 4:39 pm

KidLit RADIO – Read Out Loud A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR

Join us for a Special Event from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art!🌟 Read Out Loud with award-winning author & illustrator, Grace Lin! 🌟Join Newbery Honor author and illustrator Grace Lin for a special episode of Read Out Loud filmed at the fabulous Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art! Jump right in with Grace — learn what a mooncake is while moving your body to act out the motions for how to bake one! Then get comfy and watch as Grace reads her gorgeous picture book, A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR, which tells a whimsical story explaining the phases of the moon. Read more »

Comment | May 12, 2026, 7:00 am

KidLit RADIO – Read Out Loud ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN

Author N. West Moss joins us for a Read Out Loud of ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN, written by her father, Lloyd Moss. ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN earned illustrator Marjorie Priceman a Caldecott Honor -- it's a perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre! Read more »

Comment | May 12, 2026, 6:30 am

KidLit RADIO – Read Out Loud OODLES OF POODLES AND DOODLES

Do you like dogs? Well, Stephanie Calmenson, author of OODLES OF POODLES AND DOODLES, loves them! She can't wait to share this woofing, wagging book of colours with you. Learn fun facts about poodles, identify loads of different colors, and enjoy this story about friendship and acceptance -- all on Read Out Loud! Read more »

Comment | May 12, 2026, 6:15 am

KidLit RADIO – Read Out Loud BOOPABLE!

Would you find it funny to boop a bunny? Would you be scared to boop a bear? We’re off on an animal adventure as Mary Ann Redmond shares BOOPABLE! her picture book introducing creatures great & small to young readers on Read Out Loud. ABOUT THE BOOK: Would you be shocked if you booped a fox? Or would you laugh if you booped a giraffe? BOOPABLE! (storybook, song, and video) is for children of all ages. A romping, fun animation connecting all of us to nature's magic. Watch as Kathy Moore Wilson's soulful illustrations come to life and dance, sing, and "BOOP BOOP BOOP" to Mary Ann Redmond's song and story of how we are all connected. Read more »

Comment | May 12, 2026, 6:00 am

KidLit RADIO StoryMakers CREATING READING RAINBOW! 🌈📖

Long before there was KidLit TV, there was Reading Rainbow! One of the most iconic children's television programs of all time, the show won 250 awards over 26 years including 26 Emmy Awards! Now, after 20 years, it's back -- but have you ever wondered how it originally came to be?On StoryMakers, join program creator Tony Buttino and Pam Johnson, co-authors of CREATING READING RAINBOW: The Untold Story of a Beloved Children's Series for an inside look at the making of this landmark show for teaching children to love books and reading. Don't miss the fun Reading Rainbow coloring activity and make sure to share your favorite books with us! Read more »

Comment | April 5, 2026, 7:00 am

KidLit RADIO StoryMakers with Dan Yaccarino PICCOLO 🇮🇹🍨

Buongiorno! Get ready to discover some of the best parts of Italian culture — and the best parts of friendship on StoryMakers with Dan Yaccarino, award-winning author and illustrator of the new picture book PICCOLO! You'll get a look inside the book, learn some words in Italian, AND have a go at drawing a scooter just like the one Piccolo rides in the story! Follow along with Dan's drawing tutorial, then share your art with us using #PICCOLO.We'd love to add your Drawings to the KidLit TV Fan Art Gallery! We can’t wait to see what you’ve made! Read more »

Comment | April 5, 2026, 7:00 am