The Banderpod

Carolyn Clare Givens interviews “Librarian Laura” (the children’s librarian from "Bookish Red Reads”) all about the magic of libraries and a behind the scenes look of how a children’s section of library really works!Mentioned in this episode:* Kickstarter for I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry (Ends Mar. 11)* Bookish Red ReadsAlso Mentioned in this episode:* Hoopla* Libby* �

A. B. Donahue interviews Jonny Jimison (editor of The Dragon Lord Saga) for a wide-ranging discussion on how cartoonists are created, why dragons like marshmallows, and how Tolkien is a comfort in times of trial. Mentioned in this episode:* Kickstarter for I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry (Ends Mar. 11)* Dragon Lord Saga – Preorder* “Penguin comic” – Getting Ethan* Jonny Jim

Carolyn Clare Givens interviews Rachel S. Donahue (editor of I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry) for the full story of the origins of this beautifully illustrated children’s poetry anthology, which includes over 60 poets! You can help bring this collection to life by contributing to the Kickstarter before March 11!Mentioned in this episode:* Kickstarter for I’ve Got a Bad Case of

Carolyn Clare Givens interviews Ned Bustard (illustrator of Every Moment Holy) about how his penchant for “full-contact collaboration” has birthed the Square Halo conference, Square Halo Books, and dozens of other fruitful side quests (including Ned’s generous design of our Bandersnatch Books’ “Beastie”—the “B” logo).Mentioned in this episode:* Pre-save Kickstarte

Carolyn Clare Givens interviews Mark Forrester (author of Above, Not Up) about how his passion for teaching mathematics turned into a fascinating YA adventure novel incorporating math into a fascinating plot where a fourth-dimensional girl befriends an ordinary high school guy.Mentioned in this episode:* Pre-save Kickstarter for I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetrywww.kickstarter.com/pr

S.D.G. Morgan hosts Matt Mellema reading the first chapter of Red Rex as well as Carolyn Clare Givens reading the first chapter of her middle grade chapter book The King’s Messenger and Rachel S. Donahue reading selected poems from Beyond Chittering Cottage.Mentioned in this episode:* Red Rex (releasing September 10)www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store/p/red-rex* Matthew Mellema’s S

A.B. Donahue interviews Matt Mellema (author of Red Rex and host of The Believe to See podcast) about how he plotted out his work and how a lifelong fascination with dinosaurs led to his novel series.Mentioned in this episode:* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - ENDS July 31www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions* Red Rex (releasing September 10)www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store

Carolyn Clare Givens chats with authors Maile Silva & Shawn Smucker (owners of Nooks bookstore and creators of The Stories Between Us podcast) about what it has been like to take up ownership of a beloved local bookstore in Lancaster, PA.Mentioned in this episode:* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15–31www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions* Nooksnooks.gallery* Goldb

Rachel Donahue continues her interview with J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his childhood dyslexia served both as an obstacle and an inspiration towards storytelling.Mentioned in this episode:* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions* J.A. Sommer’s Author Sitewww.jasommer.net* Zao’s Tales

Rachel Donahue interviews J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his missionary work in Ghana adds depth to his narratives. Further, he relates how the importance story has in forming people adds urgency to his storytelling efforts.Mentioned in this episode:* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions*