Category Archives: Podcast

The Black Stallion; Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions – an interview with Dr. William A. Haseltine

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Podcast #106

For my one hundred sixth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed Dr. William A. Haseltine about two children’s books: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, the classic story of a boy and his horse; and Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions by Donna  Tetreault, illustrated by Elisena Bonadio, a picture book guide for young children on understanding and coping with all of their feelings.

Dr. Haseltine is a scientist and author, and he is the Chair and President of ACCESS Health International. His books include COVID: A Family Guide to Covid, A Covid Back to School Guide, and My Lifelong Fight Against Disease: From Polio and AIDS to COVID-19. His latest book for younger readers is  Science as a Superpower: My Lifelong Fight Against Disease and the Heroes Who Made it Possible. You can find his website at williamhaseltine.com.

In addition, after the interview I will be reading the next two chapters of my own debut Middle Grade novel Hush-a-bye, chapters five and six. You can find chapters one and two at the end of my podcast interview with Ben Zhu. You can find chapters three and four at the end of my podcast interview with Amy Makechnie. For more information about my debut novel, please visit my author page at jodyleemott.com.

Podcasts are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please link, share, comment, write a review or subscribe. Let me know what you think! If you are interested in participating in the Dream Gardens podcast, send me a request through my contact page.

My next podcast will be with author Payal Doshi about Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery . It will be published Monday, September 6.

Henry Huggins – an interview with Steven Banks

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Podcast #105

For my one hundred fifth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Steven Banks about the middle grade novel Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary. This was Beverly Cleary’s first novel. It introduced the world to Henry and Risby, and marked the start of one the most beloved authors of children’s books.

Steven Banks was a writer for such shows as SpongeBob Square pants, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, and CatDog . He is also author of the of Middle School Bites  book series, including the books Middle School Bites; Middle School Bites: Tom Bites Back, and coming on August 31, the third book in the series Middle School Bites: Out for Blood.  You can find information about the whole Middle School Bites series at holidayhouse.com (which I neglected to mention in my podcast) or www.penguinrandomhouse.com and searching Middle School Bites.

In addition, after the interview I will be reading the next two chapters of my own debut Middle Grade novel Hush-a-bye, chapters three and four. You can find chapters one and two at the end of my podcast interview with Ben Zhu. For more information about my debut novel, please visit my author page at jodyleemott.com.

Podcasts are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please link, share, comment, write a review or subscribe. Let me know what you think! If you are interested in participating in the Dream Gardens podcast, send me a request through my contact page.

My next podcast will be with scientist and author Dr. William A. Haseltine about The Black Stallion by Walter Farley and Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All Of My Emotions by Donna Tetreault . It will be published Monday, August 16, 2021.

Du Iz Tak – an interview with Ben Zhu

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Podcast #104

For my one hundred forth Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author and illustrator Ben Zhu about the picture book Du Iz Tak by Carson Ellis. Du Iz Tak is a simple story of a group of bugs who find a sprout, but through the use of an invented language and engaging illustrations, it becomes a unique and special experience of discovery and imagination.

Ben Zhu in an author and illustrator,  and he is founder of  Gallery Nucleus in California.  His debut picture book is Dessert Island. It was released this year. You can find Ben’s website at www.benzhudraws.com and more information about Gallery Nucleus at www.gallerynucleus.com.

In addition, after the interview I will be reading the first two chapters of my own debut Middle Grade novel Hush-a-bye. For more information about my debut novel, please visit my author page at jodyleemott.com.

Podcasts are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please link, share, comment, write a review or subscribe. Let me know what you think! If you are interested in participating in the Dream Gardens podcast, send me a request through my contact page.

My next podcast will be with author Steven Banks about the middle grade book by Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary . It will be published Monday, August 2, 2021.

The Tale of Despereaux – an interview with Amy Makechnie

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Podcast #103

For my one hundred third Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Amy Makechnie  about the middle grade book The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Or as the full title reads, a story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread. And so much more.

Amy Makechnie is the author of the middle grade novel The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Claire. Her latest middle grade novel is Ten Thousand Tries. You can find her website at www.amymakechnie.com.

In addition, at the top of the podcast I spoke to Shane Garver, Associate Vice President of Rural Education Programs at Save the Children, about summer reading in rural communities and about their partnership with Scholastic. For more information about Save the Children visit savethechildren.org/usa. For more information about the Summer program you can visit www.scholastic.com/summer

Podcasts are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please link, share, comment, write a review or subscribe. Let me know what you think! If you are interested in participating in the Dream Gardens podcast, then send me a request through my contact page.

My next podcast will be with author and illustrator Ben Zhu about the picture book Du Iz Tak by Carson Ellis . It will be published on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Half Magic – an interview with Tricia Springstubb

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Podcast #102

For my one hundred first Dream Gardens children’s books podcast, I interviewed author Tricia Springstubb  about the middle grade book Half Magic by Edward Eager. When four children find a magic coin, they soon discover that you should be careful what you wish for. At least half the time, anyway.

Tricia Springstubb is author of  such books as the Cody Chapter book series, What Happened on Fox Street, Every Single Second, and the picture book Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures.  Her latest book is the middle grade novel The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe. You can find her website at Triciaspringstubb.com.

Podcasts are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please link, share, comment, write a review or subscribe.Let me know what you think!If you are interested in participating in the Dream Gardens podcast, then send me a request through my contact page.

My next podcast will be with author Amy Makechnie about the middle grade novel The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. It will be published on Monday, July 5, 2021.