All Episodes

Educator-Author Christy Wopat on Talking About Grief and Rethinking Labels and the Expression of Emotions in School

Author Tracy Badua on Filipino Folklore, Friendship, and Writing Middle Grade & YA

The Magic of Middle Grade: Kids' Author Diana Harmon Asher in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Loretta Lopez: Middle Grade Author and Clinical Social Worker on Debut Novel "City Girls"

Latinx Young Adult Author and Agent Sandra Proudman in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Breaking Barriers: Sonido Reyes on Queer, Latinx, and Mental Health Representation in YA in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Dr. Rajani LaRocca: Indian American Author Across the Children's Lifespan in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Chris Baron on Passover Anthology "On All Other Nights" and Wildfire Verse Novel "Spark"

Dan Gemeinhart on "The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise," "Coyote Lost and Found," and "Busted" with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Author Johnny Marciano in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Mike Rosenstein

Nora Lester Morad: Writing as a Tool for Change for the Palestinians

"The Petitation Companion: Introduction"

Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo: Creators of Latinx Graphic Novels

Hannah Moushabeck: A Palestinian, Queer, Fat Activist, Children's Author, and Publisher of Primarily Palestinian Books

Happy Day of Thanks! The Gratitude Petitation

Dan Gutman: Over 200 Children's Books Published All Ages

Jenan Matari: Palestinian American Author and Advocate in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Spooky Dolls in Latinx Folklore: Middle Grade Author Cassandra Ramos-Gomez

From within Gaza: Interview with a Young Palestinian Journalist--Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi

Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Kids' Literature with Dana Alison Levy in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

Bobbie's Debut with the Petting Petitation

Exploring Non-Violent Fantasy with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Writing Strong Middle Grade Girls: Barbara Dee on Feminism and Fiction

Exploring Middle Grade Magic with Author Sonja Thomas in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

Exploring the Depths of Parenting and Creativity with Sasha Saidman in Conversation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Exploring Children's Literature Diversity with Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly

Conversation Between Huda Fahmy, Author of Muslim Graphic Novels and Dr. Elisabeth Paige

"Mental Health Month Kickoff: Christine Webb on Bipolar Disorder and Writing"

The Power of Art and the Dutch Resistance : A Conversation with Maria Van Lieshout and Elisabeth Paige

Illustrator and Author Deb JJ Lee: Interview with Elisabeth Paige

Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

The Power of Representation: Hena Khan's Voice in Children's Literature

While we're in the NBA mood--Byron Graves writes about high school basketball on the Ojibwe reservation

Unveiling the Worlds of TJ Klune: Magic, Identity, and Advocacy

Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process

The World of Dan Gutman: Stories that Entertain and Educate Kids

Pedro Martin: Celebrate Hispanic Awareness Month with this author of "Mexikid"

Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration

From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing

Navigating Writing and Publishing with Book Coach Julie Artz in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

Nicole Chen: Picture Book and Middle Grade Taiwanese Author

NYT Best-Selling Graphic Novelist and Syndicated Cartoonist Maria Scrivan

Steven Salerno-Picture Book Illustrator and Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Conversation with Rebecca Balcarcel--Award winning children's author

Jerry Craft--#1 NYT Best Selling Author and Elisabeth Paige

Conversation with award-winning middle grade novelist and picture book author Rajani LaRocca

Interview with Audrey Clark: Yoga and mindfulness practitioner for children and adults

Dan Gemeinhart and Dr. Elisabeth Paige in Conversation

Chris Baron and Elisabeth Paige

Conversation with Young Adult Author: Kate McKinney

Conversation Between Elisabeth Paige and Maria Castellucci Moore: Children's Author

The Simple Petting Petitation

Interview with Lisa Fipps--Children's Book Author

Conversation with Kristin Hartness: Canines for Disabled Kids

Conversation with Robi Castaneda: Pianist and Violist

Conversation with Jessica Lanan: Illustrator and Author of Children's Books

The Gratitude Petitation

The Pet Scan Petitation™©

Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink"

Conversation about Health with Steve Berg

The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author

Interview JJ Austrian: Author

Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher

Interview with Janet Wong: Lawyer Turned Children's Poet and Much More

Interview with Emma Dryden: Editor, Publishing Coach and Consultant Having Edited and Published Over 1000 Children's Books

Interview with Rana DiOrio: A Powerhouse

Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator

Interview with Carolyn Marsden: Author of Multi-cultural Historical Fiction for Children

Interview with Eve Decker: Buddhist/Mindfulness Teacher of Adults and Children and Musician

Interview with Banni Bunting: Children's Author and Mindfulness in the Schools Developer

Interview with April Halprin Wayland: Children's Poet, Teacher, Political Activist and Animal Lover

Interview with Donna Sager Cowan

Interview with Gael Belden

Interview with Maleeha Siddiqui: Author of Barakah Beats

Interview with Susan Vollmer: French horn player and instructor

The Gratitude Petitation

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss

Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side

Pippi Learns to Be Kind to Herself and Others

The Petitation Companion Chapter Four: Equanimity or Balance

Carly the Cello Finds Her Forever Family

Interview with Hannah Kile: Song writer, singer and music teacher

The Walking Petitation from the Petitation Companion by Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie

Interview with Lisa Kring, social worker, meditation teacher and compassion teacher

Interview with Corey Strange: Drummer and Visual Artist

Enjoy Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music--Dec 12 7pm pst

The Gratitude Petitatation

Interview with Laya Sy

Norman the Cat Learns to Look on the Bright Side

Go Out and Vote and Natalie Hagwood on Cello

The Petitation Companion: The Wisdom Petitation

Interview with Serene Sy, Jacob and Danny's Mom

Interview with Jacob Sy: 16 year-old violinist, cellist, pianist and guitar player

Interview with 7-Year Old Danny--Cellist, Violinist, Pianist, and Guitar Player

Interview with Cellist Susan Lamb Cook

Interview with Giulia

Dr. Elisabeth Paige reads Pippi Learns to be Kind to Herself and Others

Interview with Sophie Kirby: Creator of a Video Series on Self-Compassion for Kids in Berlin

The Pet Scan: Short Form