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Behind the BooksPerceptions and Perspectives - Interview with Juana Martinez-NealAnna and Bob talk with Susan Cox about her role in the Circulation Department at the Hopewell Branch. Juana Martinez-Neal discusses her experience as a picture book illustrator/writer, sharing details about illustrating the recently released, Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa (written by Sara Andrea Fajardo), as well as the upcoming release, A Gift of Dust (written by Martha Brockenbrough). Shannon Tuorto is back with a "60 Seconds with Shannon," featuring an overview of the picture book, Don't Trust Fish, written by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat.Intro and Welcome2025-05-1436 min
Marvel Reread Club100 Marvel Reread Club 1966 Annuals with Dan SantatIt’s our landmark 100th episode, with very special guest, National Book Award winner Dan Santat! We discuss the 1966 Annuals: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3, Fantastic Four Annual #4, and Giant-Size Thor #2! Testiness! Anguish! Brawling! Check it out!2025-03-281h 11
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Books Mentioned in the Episode:
Beekle by Dan Santat
Drawn Together by Minh Lê and Dan Santat
After the Fall by Dan Santat
Front Desk by Kelly Yang (series)
On the Block: Stores of Home edited by Ellen Oh
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat
Tastes Lik...2024-05-1714 min
SFF Yeah!Signing Off with SF/F for Little OnesSFF Yeah! is going on hiatus, so Jenn and Sharifah reminisce about 173 episodes and talk about favorite SF/F picture and board books.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommendations for the best books to discuss in your book clubs. From buzzy new releases to brilliant throwbacks, the books highlighted...2024-03-2056 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast January 2024 Week 1 with Special Guest Julie ChavezWelcome back to the KPL podcast 2024. We begin the new year with author and fellow librarian Julie Chavez and talk about her memoir, Everyone But Myself. An elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, shines a light on motherhood and mental health by sharing an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences with panic and anxiety—and her path to finding her way back from the edge.Author Recommendations1. Shark Heart by Emily Habeck2. If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais3. Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll4. These Silent Woods by K...2024-01-0543 min
E Train TalksMy Interview With Legendary Author & National Book Award Winner Dan Santat!It was an incredible honor and great fun interviewing storytelling legend, Dan Santat! Dan is a New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator, a Caldecott Medal Winner and (drum roll please) the 2023 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature. Dan writes and illustrates highly entertaining stories for kids of all ages and has even illustrated for celebrities like Jake Gyllenhaal & Henry Winkler! I can't wait for you to watch our talk!
Follow Dan's epic writing journey at: https://linktr.ee/dsantat
Thanks for watching my interview with author Dan Santat. I you enjoyed this video, please give it...2024-01-0249 min
Wonder World Book Cafe'70. a first time for everything Dan Santat1989 Dan’s first year of high school is a few short months away, and he’s about to embark on the biggest “out of his comfort zone” experience of his life, a 3 week study abroad program in Europe. Mix tapes, Kodak cameras, first love...come along with Dan Santat in his graphic novel memoir. This is one for all-ages.
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2023-12-1809 min
That’s Novel ReadingNovel Short 6: National Book AwardsFor this week’s Novel Short, Scott and Katie are coloring outside the lines by featuring a book in this week’s episode. Scott and Katie are going to discuss A First Time For Everything by Dan Santat, a graphic novel memoir about Dan’s study abroad experience the summer before he entered high school. Scott and Katie understand why this book recently won a National Book Award, and they couldn’t wait to share a book they both related to and wanted to recommend to their students. Listen in to hear about all of Dan Santat’s firsts in his gra...2023-12-1218 min
Lights Out Bedtime Stories for Boys and GirlsAfter the Fall by Dan Santat - Read by Martyn KennethAfter the Fall by Dan Santat - Read by Martyn Kenneth2023-12-0804 min
Words, Images, & WorldsWords, Images, & Worlds with Dan SantatAuthor and artist Dan Santat talks with me about the work of creating graphic novels for all ages, collaborating with creators like Minh Lê, and the ways that his titles have been inspired by loved ones and experiences in his life. 2023-11-1116 minLights Out Bedtime Stories for Boys and GirlsThe Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat - Read by Martyn KennethThe Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat - Read by Martyn Kenneth2023-11-0703 min
ChatworthyUnearthing your artistic style, Addressing the pressure to provide financially & Crafting captivating children's tales. - Dan Santat - Award winning Ilustrator & WriterDan Santat, a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, is undeniably one of the most captivating individuals I've ever spoken to. From a microbiology degree to a thriving career in the arts, he shares insights garnered from teachers and iconic figures like Stan Lee. We discuss cementing your own style, facing anxiety, dealing with executives and how his family influences his work. I’m envious that he can say "Jake Gyllenhaal slid into his DMs" as we talk collaboration on their recent book “The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles” which explores treasured relationships outside the immediate family. You can find all his works...2023-11-011h 06
ChatworthyDan Santat - Illustrator - Unearthing your artistic style, Addressing the pressure to provide financially & Crafting captivating children's tales.Dan Santat, a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, is undeniably one of the most captivating individuals I've ever spoken to. From a microbiology degree to a thriving career in the arts, he shares insights garnered from teachers and iconic figures like Stan Lee. We discuss cementing your own style, facing anxiety, dealing with executives and how his family influences his work. I’m envious that he can say "Jake Gyllenhaal slid into his DMs" as we talk collaboration on their recent book “The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles” which explores treasured relationships outside the immediate family. You can find all his works...2023-11-011h 06
The Reading CultureFamily Ties: Dan Santat on Childhood, Parenthood, and Finding HimselfOn Today's Show"It (TV) was my junk food, but also it was my in with the kids to be able to talk about pop culture, to know all the little nuances and jokes about the cultural zeitgeist things.” - Dan SantatMedia and stories around us around us are more than just entertainment. They provide a common space, a piece of the world around us that connects us to others. We learn from these stories, shape our own views and ideas, and listen to and share these ideas with others. Dan Santat, a s...2023-10-1737 min
Slate BooksMom & Dad: The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles w/ Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan SantatOn this episode: Zak interviews Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan Santat about their new book, The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles. They dive into what makes that particular relationship so special, why it’s overlooked in children’s literature, and even what goes into crafting a kids book. We also go over our week in triumphs and fails. Then, if you’re sticking around for Slate Plus, we share some Instagram accounts that are actually making our lives better.Zak recommends:
@owen.han
@daily dad
@inspiredtowrite (author Amy McNee...2023-09-0733 min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting showThe Power Of Aunts and Uncles w/ Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan SantatOn this episode: Zak interviews Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan Santat about their new book, The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles. They dive into what makes that particular relationship so special, why it’s overlooked in children’s literature, and even what goes into crafting a kids book. We also go over our week in triumphs and fails. Then, if you’re sticking around for Slate Plus, we share some Instagram accounts that are actually making our lives better.Zak recommends:
@owen.han
@daily dad
@inspiredtowrite (author Amy McNee...2023-09-0733 min
Slate AdviceMom & Dad: The Power Of Aunts and Uncles w/ Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan SantatOn this episode: Zak interviews Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan Santat about their new book, The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles. They dive into what makes that particular relationship so special, why it’s overlooked in children’s literature, and even what goes into crafting a kids book. We also go over our week in triumphs and fails. Then, if you’re sticking around for Slate Plus, we share some Instagram accounts that are actually making our lives better.Zak recommends:
@owen.han
@daily dad
@inspiredtowrite (author Amy McNee...2023-09-0733 min
Kidlit Happy HourEp 2: What is Story? Dan Santat on Holding Multiple Complexities and Harry WinklerHighlights from this episode with Caldecott medalist, Dan Santat include:
Name dropping gone wrong
Creating emotional resonance
The reality behind shiny medals
Dan Santat has published some of the most celebrated and influential and bestselling children's books including DRAWN TOGETHER, AFTER THE FALL, THE AQUANAUTS, and FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING, and Caldecott medal winner, THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE. He created the show, The Replacements for Disney Channel, has illustrated for clients like The Wall Street Journal.
IG: @dsantat
Website: https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/dansantat/home
2023-08-2256 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1424 - SDCC: Dan Santat! We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Dan Santat. Jimmy had a lengthy and fun talk with cartoonist Dan Santat about his new book A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. They discussed a lot of the "firsts" he experienced on a trip to Europe when he was a teen, what didn't make it into the book, Fanta flavors, upcoming works with Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Winkler, re-connecting with old friends and more! Stay tuned over the next couple of months for more SDCC interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 2023-08-0854 min
The Yarn#189 SPEED ROUND! Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, Amina Luqman-DawsonOur first-ever all speed round episode! Rapid-fire Q&A with Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, Amina Luqman-Dawson.This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try.Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?2023-05-2815 min
Currently ReadingSeason 5, Episode 33: Addicted to Reading + Bait & Switch BooksOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading addiction and revisiting a favorite book rec source Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the bookish bait & switch - sometimes it’s great, sometimes… not so much The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d li...2023-03-2749 min
Comics In MotionIndie Comics Spotlight: A first time for everything by Dan SantatToday, Tony does a solo show where he gushes about the recently released, book by Dan Santat called A first time for everything.
From Goodreads:
A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and f...2023-03-0234 min
The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers PodcastBianca with Dan Santat on A First Time for EverythingIn this episode, bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat talks about his graphic novel memoir A First Time for Everything
This funny and moving memoir encourages readers not to be afraid to engage with the world and to try new things, and that when you do, maybe you'll be surprised to discover that the big wide world out there is friendlier than you might first assume.
Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal–winning and New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and the road trip/time trav...2023-02-281h 19
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerNational Book Award Winner! Dan Santat's MG Graphic Novel - A First Time for EverythingIn this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Dan Santat about his newest graphic memoir, A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING, which releases tomorrow, as well as: dealing with impostor syndrome after winning a big award, sharing your books with your kids, how traveling can open your heart to the world, give you perspective, and make you appreciate your privilege, continuing to be able to relate to new, younger readers and stay relevant in a time when content is constantly churning, how writers are in the business of selling emotion, and so much more!SCBWI - Society of Ch...2023-02-2752 min