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Just two days remain before the deadline to order the robes of Nonsensia (errr, Withywindle T-shirts), so don’t wait. Here’s two minutes of nonsense to remind you. And here is the link: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

After a brief delay, for which we apologize, we’re back with the final episode of season 5: Questionpa5za, in which we answer many questions from our wonderful listeners. Buckle up; this is a wild one. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

For the last few seasons we have been receiving some truly delightful short stories, written by listeners of this podcast. In this very special episode, we share four of them (complete with sound-effects). So grab a snack and tune in because we assure you: hijinks are just around the corner! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

John Erickson is a real, bonafide Cowboy from Texas who lives on a cattle ranch. He also most famous for the Hank the Cowdog books, which we know many of you love. So click that play button and settle in for some Cowboy talk (as well as all the other good stuff you’ll typically find a Withywindle episode!). If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you...

Sarah Mackenzie is an advocate for all things children’s books, first with her podcast, The Read Aloud Revival, but now also through her publishing imprint, Waxwing Books, through which she has published her first picture book, A Little More Beautiful. It’s a delightful book and we’re very excited that she joined us for this week’s author conversation. We chatted about roller coasters, baked potat...

Brandon Mull is the author of many books for children, perhaps most notably the Fablehaven books, but he’s very interested in stories of all kinds—and snacks—so it only makes sense that he came on Withwyindle to discuss both. So sit back, hit play, and check out our conversation with him, plus all the usual nonsense an episode typically includes! Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If...

Jasmine Warga is the award-winning author of middle grade and YA novels including, most recently, A Rover’s Story, the journey of a fictional mars rover named Resilience. This week, however, she ventures on to planet Withwyindle to share her favorite snacks, dig into her knowledge of a real planet, and explore her thoughts on a variety of other topics. Plus, this episode has Lazy Words, Riddle Tim...

This isn’t Daniel Nayeri ’s first time on the Withywindle podcast, but it’s a fresh experience every time you get to chat with someone as fun and insightful as he is, so we’re very excited to have him back on to discuss his new book (and fooooood, of course). Plus, we’ve got more lazy words, silly jokes, snacks, stories, riddles, and all the rest of the nonsense! Thanks for tuning in yet again! If...

Jon Klassen is one of the greatest visual storytellers out there right now. The illustrator of many wonderful books—from pictures books to middle grade novels—he’s someone we have wanted to have on the show for a long time, and now our dreams are coming true! As usual this episode has plenty of other good stuff like jokes and riddles and snacks and stories and lazy words. So press that play button...

We’re back! It’s finally time for season five! Our guest is Margi Preus! Margi Preus is an author of many wonderful middle grade novels as well as a number of delightful children’s books, and in this episode she comes on to talk about her favorite fairy tales and much, much more. Of course, this episode also features jokes, lazy words, snacks, story time and much more! Happy listening and thanks f...

Hear ye! Hear ye! Season five of withywindle is coming April 10. Get ready. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Withywindle we talk to author Andrew Peterson and TV producer Chris Wall about their collaboration on the new animated series of Peterson's "Wingfeather" books! You had a ton of great questions and we had a great time chatting with them! Be sure to check out episode one, available now at Angel.com and on Youtube! Of course, this episode also features all the usual nonsense. Happy list...

It's not a full episode, but this week we're bringing you a special Thanksgiving-theme Q&A, perfect for those holiday road trips, cooking sessions, or chore times! Happy thanksgiving from all of us at Withywindle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wit...

The great Ben Hatke is back! That's right, the author of the Zita the Space Girl and Mighty Jack books joins us to discuss what he is he's working on now; whether his opinion on Cheetos has changed; and all kinds of things related to graphic novels, illustrations, and storytelling. Plus we have story time, snack time, riddle time, and lazy words! Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

We admit it, this is an unusual one. We have a surprise guest (it's a surprise even to him!) . . . we have a bizarre and hilarious story . . .and then there's the nonsense, of course! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.sub...

Vesper Stamper is an illustrator and writer who has a new book out now, and this week she is also a special guest on this silly podcast. What a month for her. Of course this episode also features plenty of great nonsense, too with all the usual segments. enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack...

This week's guest, Pam Munoz Ryan, is the author of books like Echo , Esperanza Rising , and Solimar , and we're so excited that she was willing to add "guest on Withywindle" to her biography. And, of course, we also have all the usual segments, so click that play button and get ready for plenty of nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If...

Jonny Jimison is an illustrator known for his graphic novels, The Dragon Lord Saga, but this w eek he can officially be known as special guest on Withywindle! Plus, we've got all the usual stuff (including another fake a read). So buckle up. This one's full of nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s...

This week's guest, Alan Gratz, is the  New York Times  bestselling author of seventeen novels for young readers, including  Ground Zero ,  Refugee, Allies,Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065,  and  Ban This Book . As always, this episode also features snacks, lazy words, riddles, and more nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd l...

Alyssa Colman is the author of heartwarming stories with a classic feel, including middle grade fantasies, THE GILDED GIRL and THE TARNISHED GARDEN, and this week she adds "Guest on Withywindle" to that resume. She is a lot of fun and we had a great time chatting with her. Plus, story time, snack time, lazy words, and riddle time. Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Withywindle is back with a whole new season, featuring wonderful guests, lots of stories, and plenty of nonsense! This week, the great Gary Schmidt coms on to talk about writing stories about difficult things, plus lazy words is back, and we introduce a new segment! Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...

Season four of Withywindle is almost here . . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

At long last, we are back with one more episode of season three! This time Karina Yan Glaser joins us to answer your questions about all kinds of topics. Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

Every time we ask for questions you guys deliver! That's right, it's another fun Q&A episode in which we answer your questions about all kinds of things. In fact, we got so many good questions we're doing this in two parts. Here in the first, Graeme and David answer your questions. In part two, special guest Karina Yan Glaser will be coming on (but more on that later). So click play and get re...

Ken Priebe is an animator, illustrator, and author whose new book is a mystery in which a Goblin king is killed and readers get to figure out whodunit. It's a super fun book with a great interactive puzzle and you should read it. But first, check out our conversation with Ken! We talked about snacks and Canada and illustrating and, well, goblins (of course), and a bunch of other miscellaneous topi...