Bruce Coville
The author of the million-selling book “My Teacher is an Alien” talks about his experiences as a writer and introduces viewers to his hilarious twin brother “Igor.”
- 20 minutes
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Christopher Paul Curtis
Meet this inspiring author at his home in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Find out how writing changed his life and listen to him read from his Newbery Award-winning book “Bud, Not Buddy” – the powerful story of a young African American’s…
- "Skipping Stones" Honor Award
- 20 minutes
Karen Cushman
Meet the 1996 Newbery Award-winning author at her home in Vashon Island, Washington. Find out how writing changed her life and listen to the author read from her Newbery Award-winning book “The Midwife’s Apprentice” – the powerful story of a…
- 20 minutes
Arthur Dorros
Join noted author and illustrator Arthur Dorros at his home in Seattle, Washington as he talks about writing “Abuela” in both English and Spanish. He even does an illustration for the camera.
- 20 minutes
Paul Fleischman
This program takes you on a fun and educational trip to Santa Cruz, CA where you’ll meet Paul Fleischman, author of the Newbery Award winning book “Joyful Noise: Poems For Two Voices.”
- 22 minutes