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 a Children's Book Author About Halloween with Halloween Kids Book Read Along
Get ready for a Halloween story that's funny and imaginative! 🎃Join us for a fun read-along of Not So Scary Mary, followed by a Kids Ask Authors Answer interview with children's book author Amy Doslich! FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/not-so-scary-maryQuestions kids ask in this episode include:• What inspired you to write Not So Scary Mary? Was it based on real life?• Why did you decide to make Mary's costume not scary?• What kind of animal was Hairy Mary?• How did you learn to draw funny pictures?• What was your favorite Halloween costume?• AND MORE!This Halloween storytime and author interview is great for:• Children who enjoy Halloween books and imaginative stories• Preschool and elementary students• Teachers planning Halloween read-alouds and seasonal classroom activities• Teachers exploring children's book authors and the writing and illustrating process• Librarians and families looking for engaging books and literacy activitiesWhether you're looking for a Halloween story to share with your class or want to give young readers a behind-the-scenes look at how children's books are created, this episode lets kids hear directly from an author while exploring the creativity behind a picture book.---------------------------------------------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• Children submit any questions they want• We ask the author the kids' questions• Kids get featured in the episodeHave a question you've always wanted to ask a children's book author? Your child can submit a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Questions can be submitted by DM on Instagram, email at KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com, or through our website. Video, audio, photo, or text submissions are welcome:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/send-us-your-kids-questionsNew episodes every two to three weeks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one!We announce upcoming authors on YouTube Shorts and Instagram. Find us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/https://www.instagram.com/samhowardels_author/Love what we do? Help us connect more kids with authors and get books into classrooms. Your support helps us create free literacy resources, author interviews, read-alongs, and opportunities for kids to participate:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shopChapters00:00 *** Intro - Welcome ***00:32 *** Read Along ***03:40 *** Author Interview ***
22 Sept 2026
Don’t Watch This If You’re Afraid of Spiders! 🕷️ | Read Along + Author Q
Get ready to meet one very unusual spider! 🕷️Join us for a fun read-along of Reggie the Travelling Spider, followed by a Kids Ask Authors Answer interview with children's book author Ewa Kowalska, where she answers questions from real young readers about Reggie, spiders, webs, and more!FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/reggie-the-travelling-spiderQuestions kids ask in this episode include:• Where did the name Reggie come from?• Do spiders see different things with each of their 8 eyes?• Are you scared of spiders?• Is Reggie poisonous?• Is spider blood dark blue or light blue?• AND MORE!This spider storytime is great for:• Children who love spiders, bugs, and animals• Kids who are curious about how spiders live• Preschool and early elementary students• Teachers and librarians• Families looking for engaging read-aloudsWhether your child loves spiders or isn't quite sure about them, this episode combines a fun children's story with the chance to hear directly from a real children's book author.---------------------------------------------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• Children submit any questions they want• We ask the author the kids' questions• Kids get featured in the episodeHave a question you've always wanted to ask a children's book author? Your child can submit a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Questions can be submitted by DM on Instagram, email at KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com, or through our website. Video, audio, photo, or text submissions are welcome:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/send-us-your-kids-questionsNew episodes every two to three weeks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one!We announce upcoming authors on YouTube Shorts and Instagram. Find us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/https://www.instagram.com/samhowardels_author/Love what we do? Help us connect more kids with authors and get books into classrooms. Your support helps us create free literacy resources, author interviews, read-alongs, and opportunities for kids to participate:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shopChapters00:00 *** Intro - Welcome ***00:32 *** Read Along ***03:37 *** Author Interview ***
8 Sept 2026
A Dog's Trip to the Vet | Read Along + Learn From a Real Vet with Author Q&A
Looking for a fun animal storytime your child will love? This interactive children's story follows Libby, a curious dog who gets herself into a bit of trouble after getting into something she shouldn't.FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, coloring pages, a link to the book, and more:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/what-did-libby-doAnd this isn't just a storytime! After watching the book, kids get to hear a real veterinarian and children's book author answer questions from real young readers.What happens when a curious dog gets into trouble? In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, children ask veterinarian and author Dr. Gal Chivvis questions about Libby, veterinary medicine, animals, pets, and the inspiration behind What Did Libby Do?Questions kids ask in this episode include:• Why did you become a vet?• What is the funniest thing a pet has ever done at your veterinary practice?• Does Libby have a costume to wear for trick or treating?• What's the cutest animal you've ever seen?• AND MORE!This animal storytime is great for:• Children who love dogs and animals• Kids who are curious about veterinarians• Preschool and early elementary students• Young readers interested in becoming a vet• Teachers and librarians• Families looking for engaging read-alouds• Kids who love asking questionsIf your child loves animals, enjoys asking questions, or has ever wondered what happens when a pet gets into something it shouldn't, this episode combines a fun story with the chance to hear directly from a real veterinarian and children's book author.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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• Children submit any questions they want• We ask the author the kids' questions• Kids get featured in the episodeHave a question you've always wanted to ask a children's book author? Your child can submit a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Questions can be submitted by DM on Instagram, email at KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com, or through our website. Video, audio, photo, or text submissions are welcome:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/send-us-your-kids-questionsNew episodes every two to three weeks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one!We announce upcoming authors on YouTube Shorts and Instagram. Find us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/https://www.instagram.com/samhowardels_author/Love what we do? Help us connect more kids with authors and get books into classrooms. Your support helps us create free literacy resources, author interviews, read-alongs, and opportunities for kids to participate:https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shopChapters00:00 *** Intro - Welcome ***00:32 *** Read Along ***04:52 *** Author Interview ***05:37 *** Kid Questions ***09:30 *** Kid Challenge ***10:39 *** Kid Questions ***15:44 *** RAPID FIRE ***18:07 *** Kid Questions ***21:33 *** Hidden Secrets ***22:16 *** Teaser Question ***
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