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Susie Jaramillo brings her bilingual holiday book to this episode. Join in and sing one of the most popular Christmas carols in Spanish. This tale follows the journey of a trotting donkey on his way to Bethlehem to meet baby Jesus. Part of the "Ki...Read More

Grammy award-winner Shawn Colvin performs songs from her album "The Starlighter." Her music was inspired by the children’s book "Lullabies and Night Songs." Part of the "KidLit MTV" series.

Ready, set, go! Spend a day with Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and children’s author Divinity Roxx. Join in Divinity’s hip-hop celebration of life through her new book "Happy and Healthy." Part of the "KidLit MTV" series.

Sing along with "The Pop Ups" on this episode. Their story comes to life through music with the combination of the score, sound effects, and ambiance. Get ready for a hilarious journey through space and time. Part of the "KidLit MTV" series.

Artist sits with a white pad of paper in her lap as she speaks with the host, who also holds a pad of paper. Between them, a table displays Kelly Light's book "Louise Loves Art" and a plush doll of the main character.

Author and illustrator Kelly Light shows host Rocco Staino how to draw the fierce and fantastic cat from "Louise Loves Art." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist draws the outline of her characters Peep, a baby chick, and Egg, a round egg, on a pad of white paper. Her book is also on the table.

On this episode, illustrator Joyce Wan discusses how she draws the characters Peep and Egg. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a multigenerational family sitting together at a table, where an older woman sits at the head. Everyone has their eyes closed and hands together in prayer, but two young kids are peeking out. Text reads, "Don't Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table. Vanessa Brantley Newton."

Auntie Mabel, her family, and friends have gathered for their big Sunday dinner and can't wait to dig into the delicious meal. Before they can eat, Auntie Mabel starts and doesn't stop blessing everyone and everything. Author and illustrator Vanes...Read More

Artist sits at a table with markers and her book while drawing on a pad of paper.

Author and illustrator Joyce Wan demonstrates how to draw a delicious treat from "You Are My Cupcake." Students will be able to draw these cupcakes with ease. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Author Gina Perry holds up her book titled "Too Much! Not Enough!" Cover illustration shows one blue character building a structure with colorful blocks, while a smaller orange character soars through the air while holding a purple airplane.

Exuberant Peanut and steadfast Moe are roommates and best friends. Peanut is messy. Moe is neat. Peanut is loud. Moe is quiet. Peanut always wants more. Moe always wants a little less. Can these two learn to appreciate their differences? Join auth...Read More

Illustrator Kim Smith holds up a book titled, "The Karate Kid." A man and a boy balance in karate poses on wooden stumps. Text at bottom reads, "2020 Children's Choice Book Awards."

Illustrator Kim Smith presents the book "The Karate Kid" and demonstrates how to draw characters from the book.

White pad of paper with two rows of four comic panels drawn out. In the first panel, a single dot says, "I'm lonely." In the second panel, another dot says to the first dot, "Do you want to play?"

Author and illustrator Nick Bruel offers tips for drawing comics. In this episode, Nick goes over the basics for creating a simple comic strip. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a little girl who smiles and waves as she carries a large, colorful, patchwork purse with ribbons of red, yellow, pink, and blue unfurling around it. Text reads, "Grandma's Purse. Vanessa Brantley Newton."

Read along with illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton. On this episode, she reads "Grandma's Purse." Discover the magic within Grandma Mimi’s purse. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustration of a little girl holding a pink parasol, dressed in a pink cloak and a fluffy skirt, with a little lamb accessory at her waist, who looks excitedly toward us as she stands outside of a shop. Text reads, "Mary Had a Little Glam. By Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton."

Read along with Vanessa Brantley Newton on this episode. She will be reading "Mary Had a Little Glam." Discover how Mary helps everyone go glam. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Book cover shows an illustrated tabletop with a huge bowl of mac and cheese, a dish of green peas, and a carton of milk. In the background, we see three birds peeking from behind a wall, where a bulletin board has the book's title: "No Peacocks!" Written by Robin Newman and illustrated by Chris Ewald.

Phil, Jim, and Harry are tired of eating sunflower seeds. These three peacocks are on a mission to find some mac and cheese. In this episode, Robin Newman reads her funny tale. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Author Kate Hosford holds open her book, "Mama's Belly," to a page showing a young girl running down a grassy hill with a bouquet of flowers, as her mother waits for her at the bottom.

On this episode, author Kate Hosford reads "Mama's Belly." Enjoy the celebration of motherly love and what it's like to be an older sibling. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Author Robin Newman wears a black sweatshirt with a white spider web illustration on it, with orange text that says "Hildie." She holds up a book called "Hildie Bitterpickles Needs Her Sleep." The cover illustration features a small orange-haired witch reading a book by candlelight.

Hildie Bitterpickles is a witch who needs her sleep. Her quiet neighborhood has been turned upside down with the sudden arrival of the old woman in her shoe, big bad wolf, and other fairy-tale characters. What will Hildie have to do to get a quiet...Read More

Artist demonstrates how to draw out the face of a cartoon cat using thick black marker on a sheet of paper.

On this episode, Nick Bruel shares his secret to drawing the perfect blank-faced, surprised, crazed, and adorable Bad Kitty. Students will be surprised what a difference the shape and placement of a circle can make. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" s...Read More

Author Aram Kim holds up her book titled "No Kimchi for Me!" whose cover illustration depicts three cats standing behind a tabletop that holds dishes and chopsticks.

Author and illustrator Aram Kim joins this episode and reads her book "No Kimchi for Me." Yoomi doesn't like to eat kimchi, but a secret recipe might just be the answer she is looking for. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Person holds up a book called "Bubblegum Princess," with an illustration of a brown-haired girl dressed in pink and red and a yellow crown in the foreground.

Join illustrator Lori Hanson as she features her take on a modern-day fairy tale and reads from her book "Bubblegum Princess." Young Katy’s love for bubblegum gets her and her family in trouble. But will the kingdom learn to love bubblegum bubbles...Read More

Author Matthew Van Fleet holds up his book titled "Tails," which is illustrated with a tiger pawing at another animal's tail. The letters of the title are each made up of different animal tails.

This episode features "Tails" by Matthew Van Fleet. During this read aloud, students will learn all about animals from tigers to pangolins. Part of the "Read Out Loud" series.

Woman holds up a spiral notebook as she draws cartoon characters on it with a sharpie.

Vicky Fang's debut book "Friendbots" is about friendship and robots. Vicky discusses her new book and offers some tips on how to draw the characters.

Author Shelley Johannes wears a beanie and clear glasses as she smiles and holds up her picture book titled, "More Than Sunny."

Author Shelley Johanness discusses her new book "More Than Sunny." She also offers tips on how to draw the characters from the book.

Book cover shows a long, wavy, enormous cascade of blonde beard hair trailing into the frame of this cover illustration for "The King's Golden Beard." Thin, angularly shaped soldiers engage in various tasks such as reading and peering through a telescope, around the beard.

On this episode, Klaas Verplancke teaches students how to draw the guards from his book "The King's Golden Beard." Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist Isabella Kung smiles out at us from her studio, where an easel displays drawings of a fluffy cat wearing a crown and a heart necklace, looking annoyed. Her book "No Fuzzball!" also sits on the easel.

Author and illustrator Isabella Kung introduces the main character of her debut book: Fuzzball. In this episode, she teaches students how to draw the funny cat who is queen of the house. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist uses a green colored pencil for the stem of a yellow-petaled flower on a piece of paper.

Illustrator Cindy Derby teaches students how to paint an emotion garden. These techniques will help students express how they are feeling. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Book cover shows an illustration depicting a blonde-haired girl and brown-haired boy in an abstracted autumnal cityscape. Out of wisps of blue behind them emerges a smiling teddy bear. Text reads, "A Bear for Bimi."

Join illustrator Yevgenia Nayberg for a lesson on how to create a teddy bear similar to the one she created for her new book. Students will also learn how to use watercolor paints to color in the drawing. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist paints a blocky capital-letter I on top of a yellow, blue, and green landscape painting of Ellis Island. Inside of the letter I is the Statue of Liberty, and the artist has surrounded her workspace with reference imagery and sketches.

What do drums, guacamole, and Japanese gardens have in common? They are all gifts the United States received from immigrants. Join author and illustrator Selina Alko as she shows how to use acrylic painting and collage to create artwork for books....Read More

Artist draws the outline of a girl with high curly pigtails, who wears a shocked facial expression. His book titled "The Longest Storm" and colorful markers are also on the table.

The family at the center of Dan Yaccarino’s new book experiences a range of emotions while hunkering down together during a terrible storm. On this episode, Dan shares the secrets to lending drawings to the emotions readers feel. Part of the "Read...Read More

Book cover shows an illustration of a young girl happily hugging her grandmother who kneels to hold her in a retro-decorated living room. Text reads, "One, Two, Grandma Loves You. Words by Shelly Becker, art by Dan Yaccarino."

Join Dan Yaccarino, illustrator of "One, Two, Grandma Loves You" for this episode. Dan shows students how to make a present for someone special. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Artist drawing the outline of a rope, on which a colorful toucan is perched in front of big tropical leaves.

Join author and illustrator Roxie Munro as she shares her nonfiction book about animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest. She evens demonstrates how to draw a toucan. Part of the "Ready Set Draw!" series.

Illustration depicts a boy wearing a baseball cap and binoculars walking through a forest at night, with pine trees around him, a crescent moon above, and an owl flying overhead.

Join the author and illustrator of "What Isabella Wanted" for this episode as they discuss the creative process of creating the story. Illustrator Matthew Cordell demonstrates how to draw self-portraits in a simple way like those drawn in the chil...Read More

Book cover shows an illustrated small red panda sitting on a rooftop talking with a giant panda, who appears to look and listen with care. Text reads, "Ping Meets Pang. A story of otherness, differences, and friendship. Written and illustrated by Mary Jane Begin."

Ping and Pang are very different creatures. The way they look and act couldn't be further apart. Is it possible, though, that they might have way more in common than they think? In this episode, author Mary Jane Begin shares "Ping Meets Pang." Par...Read More

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