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StoryMakers with Beth Anderson LIZZIE DEMANDS A SEAT!

One century before Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama,... Read more »

7 comments | March 11, 2020, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Jennifer Thermes MANHATTAN

We’re in a New York State of Mind! On StoryMakers, Rocco is joined by author/illustrator Jennifer Thermes to chat about... Read more »

2 comments | March 4, 2020, 12:30 pm

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StoryMakers with Thyra Heder HOW DO YOU DANCE?

There are so many ways to dance! You can wiggle out your worries, show happiness through jazz hands, or sway... Read more »

Comment | February 19, 2020, 8:00 am

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LAUGH IT UP! with Marvin Terban

Get ready to get the giggles with author, teacher, and jokester Marvin Terban! Join Marvin for a lesson in funny... Read more »

4 comments | February 4, 2020, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Becky Flansburg SISSY GOES TINY

On this episode of StoryMakers, author and Project Manager of Multicultural Children's Book Day, Becky Flansburg teaches Rocco what it means to go tiny! Does it involve a shrink-ray?! Nope. In real life, like in Becky's book, SISSY GOES TINY, downsizing, repurposing, and "living tiny" mean thinking sustainably and doing more with less. Watch to learn more about this BIG idea.   Read more »

3 comments | January 15, 2020, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Kirk Scroggs THE SECRET SPIRAL OF SWAMP KID

Have you ever been caught doodling by your teacher? Well, Kirk Scroggs has many times! In fact, his mom used... Read more »

3 comments | November 14, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers in the Kitchen with Tom Angleberger DIDI DODO FUTURE SPY

Find out what Tom Angleberger is cooking up in the StoryMakers Kitchen while celebrating the launch of DIDI DODO FUTURE SPY!   Read more »

1 comment | September 10, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Duncan Tonatiuh SOLDIER FOR EQUALITY

On this episode of StoryMakers, Rocco & award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh chat about Duncan’s unique illustration style which is inspired... Read more »

Comment | September 3, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Brian Biggs AT THE FIREHOUSE

Brian Biggs chats with Rocco Staino about Tinyville Town: At the Firehouse and shows us a special gift from his local firefighters!   Read more »

1 comment | August 28, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers in the Kitchen with Jessie Janowitz THE DOUGHNUT KING

Peekaboo Mocha Cream Cupcakes? Oh my! Rocco and Jessie Janowitz are baking up a batch of fun on StoryMakers using a recipe from the second book in Jessie’s Doughnut Fix Series, THE DOUGHNUT KING!   Read more »

Comment | August 14, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Frank Sileo BEE CALM

Breathe calm into your family's life. Learn about meditation and yogic breathing with Dr. Frank Sileo, child psychologist and author of BEE CALM: THE BUZZ ON YOGA, on this episode of StoryMakers.   Read more »

Comment | June 19, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Alane Adams

Author of THE LEGENDS OF ORKNEY series and the new picture book, THE CIRCUS THEIF, Alane Adams brings the wonderful... Read more »

Comment | April 10, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

We’re sitting down with author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen on the Book Birthday of CHICKS RULE! for a special episode of StoryMakers touching on the Girl... Read more »

1 comment | February 12, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers In The Kitchen with Veera Hiranandani

On this episode of StoryMakers in the Kitchen, learn how to make a very special family recipe with author Veera Hiranandani!   Read more »

Comment | January 28, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers in the Kitchen with Hilde Lysiak

StoryMakers host Rocco Staino interviews and bakes with the author of HERO DOG!  Learn more about Hilde Lysiak and make a cherry pie for the holiday's!   Read more »

Comment | January 9, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers Holiday SPECIAL 2018!

Celebrate the Holiday Season with KidLit TV! Get in the holiday spirit with StoryMakers host Rocco Staino and special guests Susannah Richards,... Read more »

Comment | December 13, 2018, 9:00 am

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StoryMakers with Jenna Gavigan

Tiny dreamer. Big Dreams. Lulu wants nothing more than perform on Broadway. The only trouble is, she’s a mouse. Join... Read more »

Comment | November 14, 2018, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Colleen Rowan Kosinski

Join Rocco and author Colleen Rowan Kosinski as they discuss steam-punk, artist’s block, and the real-life historical inspiration behind A PROMISE... Read more »

1 comment | October 24, 2018, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers in the Kitchen | Elizabeth Doyle Carey makes Nachos!

Enjoy a kid lit recipe featured in the book, MAYDAY, the fifth book in the JUNIOR LIFEGUARD series by Elizabeth Doyle... Read more »

7 comments | July 25, 2018, 6:59 am

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StoryMakers with Elizabeth Doyle Carey JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

StoryMakers host Rocco Staino interviews Elizabeth Doyle Carey, the author of the JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS series! On this episode discover what it's really like   Read more »

1 comment | July 9, 2018, 8:32 am