All in the Library

In this heartfelt episode of All in the Library, Lesley and Vanesha sit down with author Andrea Beatriz Arango to discuss her poignant book, Something Like Home. Together, they delve into the concept of "home" and how it can hold various meanings for different people. Andrea shares her inspiration for the story and offers insights into the characters’ journeys.

For the last podcast of the year, Lesley and Vanesha talk to Pablo Cartaya about his book The Last Bookkeeper.

People told her she shouldn't write a book with kids and magic. It won't sell. We have Harry Potter. Boy, were they wrong. Listen as Dhonielle talks about her book The Marvellers.

Have you ever wondered where ice cream comes from? Listen to this episode where we talk to Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman about their Texas Bluebonnet nominated book Ice Cream Man and the father of ice cream, Augustus Jackson.

Todd talks to Lesley and Vanesha about some of his amazing books he has written. In particular, they discuss The Good War and its relationship with The Wave.

Lesley and Vanesha talk to Houstonian Saadia Faruqi about her Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero as well as her many other books from early chapter books to middle grade.

Lesley and Vanesha have fun talking to Natalie Lloyd about Hummingbird. She discloses some fun tidbits about why she chose to write this novel now.

Lesley and Vanesha bring in students from Atascocita Middle School to talk to Rex about his books.

Christina talks with Lesley and Vanesha about her Newbery Award-winning book The Last Mapmaker as well as other books she has written.