Welcome back to our series, 20 QUESTIONS!,
where we answer questions about writing, reading, and author life.
(Note that we enjoy the series so much we’ve decided to just keep the questions coming!)
This month’s question:
What book-related podcast are you listening to?
Candy Wellins
“What Should I Read Next?” with Anne Bogel
Guests share three books they love, one they hate and what they’re reading lately. Host (and book whisperer) Anne Bogel recommends three books that would make a great next read. I have found so many titles to add to my TBR through this podcast as well as tips to improve my reading life. It’s a game changer as well as a really entertaining listen.
—Candy Wellins, author of A GEODUCK IS NOT A DUCK, illus. Ellie Peterson (Little Bigfoot, 2024)
Isabella Kung
“Literaticast” by Jennifer Laughran
I may be biased since Jenn is my agent, but it is popular amongst the kidlit community for a reason! Jenn has years of experience as a bookseller and a reputable agent. She is very knowledgeable about the children’s book industry and invites all kinds of interesting guests, from award-winning creators, agents, editors, booksellers, librarians, and more! Their conversations are fun, interesting, and I always learn something new from each episode—gaining a much deeper understanding about the inner workings of our industry, and her book recommendations are always stellar!
—Isabella Kung, author and illustrator of NO SNOWBALL (Orchard Books/Scholastic 2022)
Carrie Finison
“3 Point Perspective:
The Illustration Podcast” with Will Terry, Lee White, and Jake Parker
I’m not an illustrator, but I really enjoy listening to this podcast about both the craft and business of illustration. The hosts sometimes interview other artists—many from the children’s publishing world, but some not—about their practice and how they make a living in illustration; they sometimes take listener questions and review portfolios (they produce it as a YouTube show as well, so you can look at the illustrations they’re discussing); and they sometimes just banter and share information among themselves about the book publishing business, where they find inspiration, and what practices are effective for them (or not) and why.
—Carrie Finison, author of PIGS DIG A ROAD, illus. Brian Biggs (Putnam, 2024)