It's Personal Podcast

Ashley Woodfolk is the ultimate reader and writer. She graduated from Rutgers University and worked in children's book publishing for over a decade. She is now a full-time mom and writer and lives in Brooklyn her husband, dog, and the cutest baby in the world. Some of her books include The Beauty That Remains, When You Were Everything, Blackout and the Flyy Girls Series.

On this podcast Ashley talks her Day in the life as a momma and writer, what it looks like taking care of a new little guy with her amazing husband. She also deep dives into relationship building, and what has worked for her (She's been with her partner since high school). Ashley also shares a NEW book that is coming out with her friends!

Website: http://www.ashleywoodfolk.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshWrites

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashwrites/

Derek Desierto is a Vancouver-based illustrator whose books with Eva Chen include the New York Times bestseller Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes. Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows and picture books. His ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her Favorite Things.

On this podcast, Derek chats about his move from the Philippines to Canada, his creative process, the idea of "writer's block", family support during his artist journey, and "if not art, then what".

Website: https://www.derekdesierto.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekdesierto

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekdesierto/

Anne Wynter has always loved to write; advertisements, poems, test questions, short stories, illegible grocery lists, press releases, white papers, and plays. But her love is with children's books.

When she is not writing, she enjoys reading, running, and puzzling through an idea for a new book, or spending time with her husband, two sons, and cat at home in Austin, TX

On this podcast, Anne chats specifically about the importance of the revising process, and her writing journey.

Website: https://annewynter.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne_wynter/

Andrea Wang is an acclaimed author of children’s books. Her book Watercress was awarded the Caldecott Medal, a Newbery Honor, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, a New England Book Award, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. Her other books, The Many Meanings of Meilan, Magic Ramen, and The Nian Monster, have also received awards and starred reviews. Her work explores culture, creative thinking, and identity. She is also the author of seven nonfiction titles for the library and school market. Andrea holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing for Young People. She lives in Colorado with her family.

During this podcast, Andrea talks about winning awards, her writing process, early family life, and what it means to put your heart into your work.

Website: https://andreaywang.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaYWang

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.c.wang

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreawhywang/

Jerry Craft is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the graphic novels New Kid and Class Act. New Kid is the only book in history to win the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature (2020); the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature (2019), and the Coretta Scott King Author Award for the most outstanding work by an African American writer (2020). Jerry was born in Harlem and grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City.

In this podcast we chat about his drawing influence, speaking with students, and his idea around "spare time" (which he rarely receives). Jerry shares memories of himself releasing some of his most popular books, and the feeling of being known by the general public.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrycraft/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerryCraft

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerrycraftbooks/

Website: https://jerrycraft.com/

On this podcast, Gary talks with spoken word artist/author Andrew Fenton, from North End Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is a special podcast for Gary, for he speaks with someone from home who has been writing amazing books for some time now.

Andre chats representation in text growing up in Nova Scotia at a young age. He also shares his writing journey, and how it started through poetry/spoken word.

Andre shares an important message to kids back home in Nova Scotia who are interested in writing and sharing stories. This is a podcast you do not want to miss.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrefentonauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreFenton95

What an honor to speak with the one and only Deesha Philyaw. Deesha's book Secret Lives of Church Ladies won the 2021 Pen/Faulkner Award, 2020/21 Story Prize, 2020 LA Times Book Prize and was a Finalist 2020 National Book For Fiction.

On this podcast, Deesha speaks about her family in Jacksonville, and their influences on her upbringing. What it was like to write during a pandemic, and what strategies she use to produce some of her best work yet.

Later in the podcast, we find out what Deesha is really good at besides the pen and the paper. You will never guess! And what here next big project is coming soon.

Website: https://www.deeshaphilyaw.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeshaphilyaw/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deeshaphilyaw

Sarah Suk (pronounced like soup with a K) lives in Vancouver, Canada where she writes stories and admires mountains. When she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the water, taking film photos, or eating a bowl of bingsu.

On this episode, listen to Sarah talk about her new book Made In Korea, along with the yummy treats she enjoys. Sarah also spends time talking about growing up in Canada and some of the differences when she visits Korea.

Website: https://www.sarahsuk.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahaelisuk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahaelisuk/

Gail D. Villanueva is the author of Sugar and Spite, and debut novel, My Fate According to the Butterfly! She was born in the Philippines, in which she currently lives, and enjoys her many pets at home (dogs, ducks, turtles, cats and random birds)

On this episode Gail shares her experience talking with kids about books, and the importance of representation in text. She shares some of the most interesting questions she's had from school visits. And she talks specifically about her childhood/adult reading journey.

Later in the podcast Gail shares some hobbies that you may not know about, and her writing inspiration. You may never guest who it is!

Website: https://gaildvillanueva.com/about-me/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gaildvillanueva

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaildvillanueva/

Tami Charles is the New York Times bestselling author of All Because You Matter, and many other books for children and young adults. On this podcast she stops by to talk all things personal. She starts with live and times during the pandemic, new math, educational influences and writing during covid-19.

Later Tami shares some important insights on raising a Black son, and her steps in how to make this work in todays world. All in connection to her New York Times best selling book All Because You Matter. Find out how this book came about.

Tami is apparently an UNO master and enjoys beating her family during game night, and order Thai take out. These are some of the little things that make Tami so awesome. Though she is a magnificent writer (and singer) she loves many of the same things we do.

Tami thanks for kicking it with Its Personal Podcast.

Website: https://tamiwrites.com/about

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamiWritesStuff

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamiwrites/

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/r95hwt6t