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PAST PRESENT with Lesa Cline-Ransome FREEDOM TO READ

“A thoughtful double portrait that reaches forward and back.”—Publishers Weekly ⭐️From Newbery Honor author Lesa Cline-Ransome and ALA Children’s Literature Legacy Award recipient James Ransome, this “important picture book biography” (School Library Journal, starred review) tells the story of Mary Peake, a courageous teacher who started a secret school for Black children. Read more »

Comment | August 25, 2026, 7:00 am

The BIG Picture LIVE! with Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrator Vashti Harrison

Join us for a NEW episode of The BIG Picture LIVE! with Caldecott Medal winning illustrator Vashti Harrison! Andrea... Read more »

Comment | October 21, 2025, 7:00 am

WHAT’S UP? with Andrea Balis & Elizabeth Levy WITCH HUNT

Do you love history? Well, authors Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy do and they can't wait to share their passion... Read more »

Comment | December 16, 2024, 7:00 am

PAST PRESENT with Lesa Cline-Ransome – What is the true meaning of FREEDOM?

In this special episode of Past Present – Giving Past Stories New Life, host Lesa Cline-Ransome explores the theme of... Read more »

Comment | October 28, 2024, 7:00 am

What’s UP? with author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrator Doris Rodríguez GLORIANA PRESENTE

ABOUT THE BOOK Enter the classroom in this joyful story of growth that will help new students find their... Read more »

Comment | September 27, 2024, 7:00 am

The BIG Picture LIVE! with Andrea Davis Pinkney & Illustrator Keith Henry Brown – Live Stream

Join us for a NEW episode of The BIG Picture LIVE! Andrea Davis Pinkney chats and paints LIVE with Keith... Read more »

Comment | February 14, 2024, 7:00 am

What’s UP? with Kate Albus NOTHING ELSE BUT MIRACLES

Join middle grade historical fiction author Kate Albus for What’s Up? and a first look inside her new book, NOTHING... Read more »

1 comment | August 22, 2023, 7:00 am

What’s Up? Books for a Better Earth™ with Holiday House, Dana Alison Levy & Roxie Munro

If you've ever thought about becoming a scientist or about ways to take action to save the planet, you've come... Read more »

1 comment | August 7, 2023, 7:00 am

What’s UP? with Jan Carr BUDDY AND BEA – NOT REALLY BUDDIES & TINY TORNADOES

Find out What's Up? with Jan Carr, author of over 50 books for children! She's got a new illustrated chapter... Read more »

2 comments | July 10, 2023, 7:00 am

What’s UP? with Sean Ferrell THE SINISTER SECRETS OF SINGE

Find out What's Up? with Sean Ferrell author of THE SINISTER SECRETS OF SINGE, the first book in his new... Read more »

Comment | June 6, 2023, 7:00 am

What’s UP? with Caron Levis FEATHERS TOGETHER

Caron Levis is all aflutter to share her new book FEATHERS TOGETHER with YOU on What's UP? Join in and... Read more »

Comment | December 12, 2022, 7:00 am

PAST PRESENT with Lesa Cline-Ransome OF WALDEN POND

Coretta Scott King Honor Award-Winning Author Lesa Cline-Ransome is back to bring past stories new life on Past Present. In this... Read more »

Comment | November 15, 2022, 7:00 am

Science Rocks with Jen Swanson – Learn How To Throw Like A PRO!

Whether you know it or not, in order to play sports well, you have to understand elements of science! On... Read more »

Comment | June 1, 2022, 7:00 am

Science Rocks with Jen Swanson | What Happens in a Car Crash? SAVE THE CRASH-TEST DUMMIES

It’s time to think like a scientist with Jennifer Swanson, STEM advocate and non-fiction author of SAVE THE CRASH-TEST DUMMIES,... Read more »

Comment | December 8, 2021, 7:00 am

YOUNG AT ART with James Ransome SKETCHBOOKS

Young At Art, award-winning illustrator, James Ransome is back, this time at KidLit TV studios in New York City. Join James to learn how to use a sketchbook to keep track of your art! Read more »

2 comments | November 16, 2021, 6:00 am

Launch Party for THE BOY AND THE GORILLA!

It's a Launch Party for THE BOY AND THE GORILLA with author Jackie Azúa Kramer and illustrator Cindy Derby! A... Read more »

5 comments | October 11, 2020, 12:00 pm

The BIG Picture LIVE! GRACE LIN paints a DRAGON! Live Stream

Andrea Davis Pinkney chats and draws LIVE with Caldecott honoree, illustrator Grace Lin! Grace will show you how to paint the dragon from WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON and more! Read more »

Comment | October 15, 2019, 12:00 pm