Kids Ask Authors Answer

A place where kids can ask authors ANYTHING! Each episode features a LIVE Q&A where children’s book authors answer silly, surprising, and fun questions from real kids. Plus the episodes include a full read-aloud of the featured book. Perfect for classrooms, car rides, or bedtime! Tune in for laughs, stories, and author secrets your kids will love. Want to join the fun? Submit your child’s question and they might be featured!

Kids Ask Authors Answer is a arts podcast hosted by amyd_mom_author, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

amyd_mom_author hosts Kids Ask Authors Answer, a arts show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Did Marie & LeeLee Ever Get in Trouble? | Read Aloud + Author Interview

  Jul 23, 202622 minS3

  FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/the-adventures-of-marie-and-leeleeHaven't read the book yet? This video also includes a read-aloud of The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee before the author interview begins.Love what we do? Help us connect more kids with authors and donate books to classrooms. Your support helps us create free literacy resources, author interviews, read-alongs, and student participation opportunities:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shopWhat happens when kids get the chance to ask an author anything they want?In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, children ask author Lisa Cortez their funniest, most thoughtful, and most unexpected questions about friendship, adventures, school, pets, favorite foods, and the inspiration behind The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee.The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee is a heartwarming story about two best friends who turn everyday moments into unforgettable adventures. After reading the book, kids submitted their own questions, and Lisa answered them live.Questions in this episode include:• Is this book based on you and your friends?• Did Marie and LeeLee ever get in trouble together?• Are Marie and LeeLee allowed to sit next to each other at school, or do they talk too much?• How do Marie and LeeLee make each other laugh?• If Marie and LeeLee could go anywhere in the world, where would they go?• What's their favorite dance move?AND MORE!This episode is great for:• Kids who love friendship stories• Families encouraging reading and conversation• Teachers and librarians• Classrooms exploring social-emotional learning• Young readers interested in how books are created• Children who enjoy asking big questions• Anyone who loves fun childhood adventuresIf your child enjoys stories about friendship, imagination, and adventure, they'll love hearing an author answer questions asked by real kids.--------------------------------------How Kids Ask Authors Answer works and how your kids can participate:• Each episode features a children's book author• Kids read or listen to the book ahead of time (watch our read aloud!)• Children submit any questions they want• We go live and ask the author the kids' questions• Kids get featured in the replayNew episodes every two to three weeks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. We announce upcoming authors in YouTube Shorts and on Instagram. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/ and https://www.instagram.com/samhowardels_author/.Questions can be submitted via DM (on Instagram), email KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com, or our website (video, audio, photo, or text welcome): https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/send-us-your-kids-questions.Join us for the next episode! Just imagine how much your child will love seeing their questions answered by an author :)Chapters00:00 Intro - Welcome00:32 *** Read Along ***03:50 *** Author Interview ***05:06 Edison 905:55 Erin 506:42 Lorna 807:16 Taylor 608:10 Mary 409:06 *** Kid Challenge ***10:06 Emile 710:33 Ethan 911:59 Toby 812:33 Hannah 813:36 Lorna 814:15 *** RAPID FIRE ***16:25 Edison 916:52 Carly 717:34 Mary 418:04 Hannah 818:48 Ethan 920:16 *** Teaser Question ***21:30 Ending

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  Episode #10

  Can a Worm Really Read Books? Kids Ask the Author! + Read Along

  Jun 24, 202628 minS3

  FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/books-for-benjaminLove what we do? Help us connect more kids with authors and donate books to classrooms. Your support helps us create free literacy resources, author interviews, read-alongs, and student participation opportunities:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shopWhat happens when kids get the chance to ask an author anything they want?In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, children ask the author of Books for Benjamin their funniest, most thoughtful, and most unexpected questions about worms, reading, libraries, books, families, and where story ideas come from.Books for Benjamin is a charming story about a worm who loves books and learning. After reading the book, kids submitted their own questions, and the author answered them live.Questions in this episode include:• How does Benjamin know how to read?• Why does Benjamin like reading so much?• Have you ever been to the Library of Congress?• How does a worm turn book pages?AND MORE!This episode is great for:• Kids who love books and reading• Families encouraging literacy at home• Teachers and librarians• Classrooms celebrating reading and curiosity• Young readers interested in how books are created• Children who enjoy asking big questionsIf your child loves reading and discovering what happens behind the scenes of a book, they'll love hearing an author answer questions asked by real kids.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------How Kids Ask Authors Answer works and how your kids can participate:• Each episode features a children’s book author• Kids read or listen to the book ahead of time (watch our read along!)• Children submit any questions they want• We go live and ask the author the kids’ questions • Kids get featured in the replayNew episodes every two/three weeks. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. We announce upcoming authors in YouTube Shorts and on Instagram. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/ and https://www.instagram.com/samboels_author/.Questions can be submitted via DM (on Instagram), email (KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com), or our website (video, audio, photo, or text welcome) https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/send-us-your-kids-questions.Join us for the next episode! Just imagine how much your kid will love seeing their questions answered by an author :) Chapters00:00 Intro - Welcome00:32 *** Read Along ***07:16 *** Author Interview ***08:20 Mary 409:11 Sarah 710:14 Aurelia 910:52 Ethan 9 11:34 Ava 612:19 *** Kid Challenge ***13:45 Edison 914:48 Taylor 615:40 Hannah 817:11 Lorna 818:02 Sarah 719:32 *** RAPID FIRE ***21:46 Ethan 922:51 Spencer 523:33 Lorna 824:12 Mary 425:14 *** Teaser Question ***25:52 Ending

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  Episode #9

  Is Wookey Hole a Real Place? Kids Ask the Author!

  Jun 10, 202619 minS3

  FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/the-friendship-adventureLove what we do? Help us connect more kids with authors and donate books to classrooms. Your support helps us create free literacy resources, author interviews, read-alongs, and student participation opportunities:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shopLooking for the read-aloud? Because The Friendship Adventure is a chapter book, the read-aloud and author interview are featured in separate videos. Be sure to check out the read-aloud before or after enjoying this kid-led interview with the author! https://youtu.be/YMX54ECPaFkWhat happens when kids get the chance to ask an author anything they want?In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, children ask the author of The Friendship Adventure their funniest, most thoughtful, and most unexpected questions about friendship, caves, hedgehogs, bats, England, cheese, and the real-life inspirations behind the story.The Friendship Adventure is a heartwarming chapter book that follows Bruno and his friends on an unforgettable journey filled with friendship and discovery. After reading the book, kids submitted their own questions, and the author answered them live.Questions in this episode include:• Have you ever been to England?• What made you choose the name Bruno?• Can we actually go down into real caves?• What's the nicest thing a friend has ever done for you?AND MORE!This episode is great for:• Kids who love chapter books• Families exploring stories about friendship• Classrooms discussing social-emotional learning• Teachers and homeschool families• Young readers who are curious about how books are created• Children who enjoy asking big questionsIf your child loves reading and discovering what happens behind the scenes of a book, they'll love hearing an author answer questions asked by real kids.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------How Kids Ask Authors Answer works and how your kids can participate:• Each episode features a children’s book author• Kids read or listen to the book ahead of time (watch our read along!)• Children submit any questions they want• We go live and ask the author the kids’ questions • Kids get featured in the replayNew episodes every two weeks. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. We announce upcoming authors in YouTube Shorts and on Instagram. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/ and https://www.instagram.com/samboels_author/.Questions can be submitted via DM (on Instagram), email (KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com), or our website (video, audio, photo, or text welcome).Join us for the next episode! Just imagine how much your kid will love seeing their questions answered by an author :) Chapters00:00 Intro - Welcome00:14 *** Author Interview ***02:08 Hannah 802:31 Kenny 1203:01 Edison 903:51 Colton 704:20 Lorna 804:50 *** Kid Challenge ***06:59 Hugo 807:35 Ethan 908:28 Taylor 609:02 Aurelia 909:55 Hannah 810:35 *** RAPID FIRE ***12:43 Edison 913:18 John 1013:47 Lorna 814:44 Aurelia 915:25 Ethan 916:01 *** Hidden Secrets ***17:09 *** Teaser Question ***18:05 Ending

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  Episode #8

  What Would It Feel Like To Stay In Someone Else’s Home?| Read Along + Kids Ask the Author

  May 20, 202623 minS3

  <p>FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/my-new-home-and-meWhat would it feel like to stay in a home completely different from your own? In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, we feature a full picture book read-along of My New Home and Me by Holly Seaver followed by a kid-led author interview where children ask thoughtful, funny, and heartfelt questions about adoption, new homes, different families, trying new foods, and feeling nervous about change.In this warm and meaningful story about adoption and belonging, five children visit homes...

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  Episode #7

  If You Were a Cloud for a Day… What Would You Do? | Read Along + Author Q&A with Kids

  May 4, 202624 minS3

  <p>FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, a link to the book, and more:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/please-cloud-dont-cryWhat do clouds even cry about? In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, we feature a full picture book read-along of Please Cloud, Don’t Cry by Leanne Beardsley followed by a kid-led author interview where children ask funny and surprisingly thoughtful questions about clouds, feelings, and the story behind the book.In this gentle and imaginative story, a little girl just wants to play in the sunshine, until a grumpy cloud rolls in. But when she takes a closer look, she be...

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