38 Best Children Literature Podcasts

1. The Children's Book Podcast

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Celebrating the power of storytelling to reflect our world, expand our perspectives, and foster connections between readers of all ages. The Children's Book Podcast features interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by Matthew C. Winner, a teacher, librarian, writer, and fan of kids. Brought to you in partnership with the Highlights Foundation, positively impacting kids by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.more Host Matthew C. Winner
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests George Brown, Stacy Wells +1 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 414Twitter 6KInstagram 3K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2013 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Read-Aloud Revival ®

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Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.
Host Sarah Mackenzie
Email ****@readaloudrevival.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests John Hendrix, Matt Tavares
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 3.6KFacebook 104.5K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Apr 2014 Get Email Contact

3. Book Friends Forever Podcast

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Children's book publishing's secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC's top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.more Hosts Grace Lin, Alvina Ling
Producer/Network Alvina and Grace
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 255Facebook 15.1KInstagram 23.5K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

4. The Yarn

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The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
Hosts Travis Jonker, Colby Sharp
Producer/Network Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 139Twitter 18.5K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2015 Get Email Contact

5. Book Club for Kids

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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.more Host Kitty Felde
Email ****@kittyfelde.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 458Facebook 1.4KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

6. Fuse 8 n' Kate

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Two sisters, one in L.A. and one in NYC, both move to the Chicago area and start a podcast. The premise? Picture books and are they really that great? Join Kate and Fuse 8 (Betsy Bird) as they track down a picture book 'classic' each episode and try to determine if it deserves to remain in the canon of children's literature.Profile image by Andrea Tsurumimore Hosts Elizabeth Bird, Kate Ramsey
Producer/Network Betsy Bird and Kate Ramsey
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 49Twitter 18.4K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Withywindle

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Withywindle is a whimsical interactive show for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and illustrators. Part book club, part game show it's an adventure through the wild world of wordplay. Each episode we chat with a very special guest, usually an author or illustrator of children's books, plus tell silly jokes, share riddles, talk about stories and books, eat snacks, and much more! withywindle.substack.commore Hosts David Kern, Graeme Pitman
Producer/Network Goldberry Studios
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 330 Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Lamp-post Listener: Chronicling the Worlds of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and Others

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The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children's literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading 'The Hobbit.'more Hosts Daniel Payne, Phil Whisenhunt
Producer/Network Daniel Payne & Phil Whisenhunt
Email ****@lamppostlistener.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 235 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Picture•book•ing - interviews with authors and illustrators

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Learn about children's books from the people who make them with in-depth interviews with children's book authors and illustrators for people who believe that art and literature can have a profoundly positive impact on a kid's life.Picturebooking is here to serve those who want to understand what it takes to create these stories. And engaging with Picturebooking will help you get inspired, feel connected and take action toward making a difference through picture books.more Host Nick Patton
Email ****@nickpatton.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 108 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since May 2014 Get Email Contact

10. The Island of Brilliant!

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Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell Boyce have been shipwrecked on the Island of Brilliant with nothing but a pair of hammocks, a pile of children's books and the world's greatest ukulele band (The Ukulele Uff Trio) to keep them going. Everyone wants the best for their children. Everyone should know that reading for pleasure not only increases educational attainment but also helps build happiness and resilience. If you're going to read for pleasure you need choice...more Hosts Nadia Shireen, Frank Cottrell
Producer/Network Frank Cottrell Boyce and Nadia Shireen
Email ****@nadiashireen.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers Podcast

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'Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book.' The Children's Book Review, is a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers.more Host Bianca Schulze
Producer/Network The Children's Book Review
Email ****@thechildrensbookreview.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 16.3KTwitter 14.4KInstagram 23.7K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Reader's Heart Podcast

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Rooted in the belief that our world needs the magic of children's literature now more than ever, the Reader's Heart podcast captures conversations with authors and illustrators about children's literature as a vehicle for empathy and joy in a dark world.more Producer/Network Jennifer LaGarde
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Children's Literature Podcast

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Grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to share with kids
Host Tiffney Townsend
Producer/Network T.Q. Townsend
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 767Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA Authors

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This podcast celebrates all things children's literature for the adult reading to their inner child AND connecting the young readers in their lives with books. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. This podcast is for you if you love reading children's literature, are an educator or librarian looking for books to share with students or are a caregiver finding new titles to share with loved ones.more Host Stephanie Affinito
Producer/Network Stephanie Affinito: Bookologist, Restorative Reading and Writing Coach
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 780Twitter 3.7KInstagram 1.8K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. BookSmitten

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Seeing a hopeful, human world through children's literature. Hosted by authors Kelly J. Baptist, Jack Cheng, Patrick Flores-Scott, and Heather Shumaker your book smitten crew. We cover the whole range of kidlit, from picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction, as well as writing, reading, and publishing. This season: We're writing picture books!more Hosts Kelly J. Baptist, Jack Cheng, Heather Shumaker, Patrick Flores-Scott
Producer/Network Kelly J. Baptist, Heather Shumaker, Patrick Flores-Scott, Jack Cheng
Email ****@booksmitten.us
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 53Instagram 14 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Book Boat

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Join educators Alejandra and Jocelyn as they dive into the world of diverse literature that can be used in classrooms to create more inclusive, welcoming classroom environments. Each podcast features exciting books that include topics such as race, gender, immigration, and so much more. All books can be utilized in a classroom in fun and exciting ways. Alejandra and Jocelyn have done extensive research on how to create a space for critical dialogue within their classrooms but using children's literature as a the key to unlocking a whole new level of learning.more Producer/Network The Book Boat
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 131 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Bookwards

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Join Sam and his mom, Dana, as they read and review the top middle grade kids and young adult books. Each episode features a discussion about a new book, with Sam's youthful curiosity and Dana's adult insight providing a unique perspective. Encouraging listeners to read along, Bookwards offers a fun and engaging way for book-loving kids and their parents to discover and discuss great literature together.more Producer/Network Dana & Sam
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Great Books for Kids & Two Old Goats

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Two retired teachers and children's literature enthusiasts share their recommendations for great books for kids, alongside special guests.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. The Book Faire | A Children's Literature Podcast

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Highliting news relating to children's literature, recent releases, book reviews and interviews with authors and people within the publishing industry. Let's have a sincere conversation about the importance of children's literature. From Middle Grade to Young Adult, everything kidlit to help librarians, educators and young readers stay on top of new book releases. Contact: ****@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/TheBookFaire @bookfairepod.bsky.socialmore Host Anthony Soto
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Patty McGee
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Storyshaped

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A children's literature podcast all about the stories that shape us - and how the stories that formed us go on to shape the stories we create. We talk to children's authors, illustrators, bloggers, and book lovers of all sorts about the stories they loved as children (or perhaps, the stories they hated, feared, or were fascinated by!) and how those stories helped to shape their lives. Join us for weekly discussions about books, stories, and their power to change the world...more Producer/Network Susan Cahill & Sinéad O'Hart
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Sarah Webb
Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Mostly Book Talk

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A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children's and teenagers' reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children's and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading. Whether you're looking to expand your classroom or library collection, discover fresh titles for your students or children, or explore proven strategies for creating reading-rich environments, you will find it here...more Producer/Network Katy Donnelly and Alison Palmer
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Fable FellaZ

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Carter and Riley, two school teachers, read and critique children's literature published in the 1930s. Each week a new story, read and discussed in real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Carter Allen
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Junior Bookworms

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A podcast for kids and their parents to find books they love. Hosted by a Mum and son team, it reviews brilliant books for kids aged 7-11, giving a child and adult perspective on some of the best children's literature old and new.more Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. Toddling the Stacks—A Children's Literature Podcast

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Featuring adult-level analysis of children's literature, with a twist of humor, Toddling the Stacks is the passion project of award-winning educator and Princeton English PhD Sean Gill. We believe that picture books (and other forms of kidlit) are the perfect foil for understanding and appreciating the craft of literature in a world where attention spans are depleted and time is at an absurd premium. Join us every Monday for new reviews!more Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

25. Booklings Chat

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A podcast dedicated to discussing amazing Children's & YA literature.
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. An Occasional Podcast About Children's Literature

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A celebration of children's literature and the authors behind the books. Hosted by author and academic Daisy May Johnson, each episode offers a deep dive on an individual writer or topic to explore how these stories worked, what they meant to their readers then - and what they mean to us now.more Email ****@gmail.com
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27. The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast celebrates children's books and the vibrant publishing world that brings them to life. Hosted by two neurodiverse, Latinx-owned women passionate about breaking barriers, we provide kidlit book reviews and interviews with industry professionals. Whether you're seeking book recommendations, publishing advice, or valuable insights into the landscape of children's literature, we've got you covered. Join us as we champion diverse voices and empower aspiring creatives to tell their stories.more Producer/Network The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jeremy Mueller, Keith Ward +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

28. WOW Reads

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Worlds of Words Center of Global Literacies and Literatures is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. The WOW Reads podcast centers voices of young readers who serve as Reading Ambassadors by engaging in literature discussions and author interviews and sharing books in their school and social contexts. Worlds of Words is a center in the University of Arizona College of Education.more Host Rebecca Ballenger
Producer/Network Worlds of Words Center
Email ****@arizona.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.1KTwitter 931Instagram 632 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Road to Newbery

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From library shelves to literary history, this is Road to Newbery. Join us as we explore the journey behind one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world: the John Newbery Medal. Each episode, we'll celebrate distinguished 2024 titles, teasing out their exceptional elements and looking at each title through the lens of the rigorous award criteria. Whether you're a book lover, educator, or parent, we welcome you on this journey as we celebrate some of the best in children's literature. Let's hit the road together!more Producer/Network Dan and Louie
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. WTH Story Corner

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Here we explore the quirky, bizarre, and wonderful world of children's literature. Each episode we find a book or story that will entertain and delight you (and maybe your child). What the Hell Story Corner is a podcast for parents and educators, but be sure little ears aren't listening in. Lea-Anne and Anna get honest about these books and the issues they explore, which can lead to 'adult' language. You'll never look at kiddie lit the same!more Hosts Anna Marie Riley, Lea-Anne Peach
Producer/Network Lea-Anne Peach & Anna Marie Riley
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. The Bilingual Book Buddies Podcast

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Bilingual Book Buddies is a podcast dedicated to celebrating bilingual children's literature. Each episode features conversations with authors, illustrators, and many others involved in bringing bilingual books to life.more Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Reading in Black

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Reading in Black is a documentary podcast celebrating Black children's literature — past, present, and future. Through history, storytelling, and conversations with parents, authors, and advocates, we uncover why these stories matter and how they shape identity, imagination, and joy.more Email ****@whatisblack.co
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33. The We Make Children's Books Podcast

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We Make Children's Books is a podcast that invites you to step into the creative minds of children's book authors and artists. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the imaginative process of bringing stories to life for young readers. From the initial spark of an idea to the final illustrations, this podcast explores the unique and often surprising ways that authors and artists craft their stories...more Producer/Network wemakechildrensbooks
Recent Guests Josh Funk, Nicole Latimer
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34. Chapterspooks

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A podcast where we discuss the stories that keep your kids up at night. We all know about Goosebumps... but have you heard about Fright Time; Shivers; Hair-Raisers; Bone Chillers; Creepers; or, Graveyard School? In this podcast, we analyze chapterbooks, going through each series consecutively ( book-by-book) to learn more about these oft-forgotten creepy kid's tales and to analyze the stories from a horror writer's perspective, as well as look at the culture of kid's horror literature and how it's changed over time.more Email ****@gmail.com
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35. Turn the Page!

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Come turn the pages with us! Pine Reads Review is an online children's and young adult literature publication based at the University of Arizona and run by our wonderful staff of undergraduate students. We are committed to showcasing a combination of debut, diverse and established authors. Listen to our podcast, Turn the Page, for the latest news in children's and young adult publishing, from reviews of the newest releases to topic-specific episodes. Visit our official site: https://www.pinereadsreview.com/.more Producer/Network Pine Reads Review Team
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Facebook 244Twitter 684Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Crunchy Lit

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A weekly podcast that shares book reviews of children's literature and offers a kid friendly recipe.
Producer/Network Renee Carter
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

37. Mr. Jacob Reads

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A 3-minute children's literature podcast! Find your new favorites and get some bonus tips for early literacy.
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38. Deeper Reading

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Jake Hayes discusses the books that helped inspire our greatest children's writers and illustrators to create their own modern masterpieces. Diving down the rabbit hole of children's literature, Deeper reading revisits beloved classics and uncovers lost works of staggering genius.more Email ****@gmail.com
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