On this edition of Conversations, Simon Stephenson talks with host Dan Skinner about his novel "Set My Heart to Five."

On this edition of Conversations, Kathryn Nicolai talks with host Dan Skinner about “Nothing Much Happens: Cozy & Calming Stories to Soothe Your Mind & Help You Sleep.” Nicolai is a Michigan-based writer. She leans on her experience as a yoga and meditation teacher to blend storytelling with brain training techniques that build better sleep habits over time.

On this edition of Conversations, Sonia Manzano talks with host Dan Skinner about her book, “A World Together,” published by National Geographic Kids. You may know Sonia Manzano best as “Maria” from Sesame Street. As part of Sesame Street, she has received 15 Emmy’s for staff writing of the show. In addition, she is an award-winning children’s book author.

On this edition of Conversations, Trevor Jones talks with host Dan Skinner about “Major: A Soldier Dog.” Jones is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of History Nebraska. He is also the creator of the award-wining Civil War exhibit and Young Adult graphic novel “Torn Within and Threatened Without.”

On this edition of Conversations, Heather Montgomery talks with host Dan Skinner about “Who Gives a Poop? Surprising Science from One End to the Other.” Montgomery has been a teacher for more than 20 years. She has written curriculum, trained hundreds of teachers, and helped thousands of children make friends with the natural world.

On this edition of Conversations, Valerie Tripp talks with host Dan Skinner about a new series of books from National Geographic Kids. The series, written by Tripp, begins with “Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero.” Tripp is also part of the creative team behind the American Girl series and has written many of the books in the series.

On this edition of Conversations, Amalia Andrade talks with host Dan Skinner about “Things You Think About When You Bite Your Nails: A Fear and Anxiety Workbook.” A bestselling author in Latin America, Amalia is at the forefront of “a revolution of emotions,” showing people how important it is to truly feel all of our feelings.

On this edition of Conversations, Nancy Pickard talks with host Dan Skinner about “Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, and Transform Your Life.” Pickard is a life coach with multiple certifications including being a Certified Integrative Coach through the Ford Institute for Transformational Training. She climbed Kilimanjaro at age 61.

On this edition of Conversations, Bobbi Conner talks with host Dan Skinner about a series of activity books called “Unplugged Play.” Conner created the award-winning, public radio series “The Parents Journal” and hosted the program for 24 years. She’s also the author of “The Giant Book of Creativity for Kids,” and “Everyday Opportunities for Extraordinary Parenting.”

On this edition of Conversations, Lisa Unger talks with host Dan Skinner about “Confessions on the 7:45.” Unger is The New York Times& and internationally bestselling author of 18 novels. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on NPR, among others.