Jenny Bent founded The Bent Agency in 2009. The agency now has nine agents, offices in New York and London, and a strong focus on international rights. Jenny speaks with Theo Baker about Y.A. versus Adult, what she’s looking for, the decision behind launching her own agency, and the shift in how she approaches being an agent.

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Theo Baker talks with the multi-talented, multi-award winning illustrator and author, Grace Lin, about how she developed from an  illustrator to a master novelist,  about food, place, heritage, and the nature of creativity. And so much more! 

For all the latest on Grace, head over to her website gracelin.com, be sure to check out her podcast with editor Alvina Ling, and follow her on twitter at @pacylin, and on instagram also at @pacylin. 

For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. 
 
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Season 6, episode 11

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Theo Baker talks to graphic novelist megastar, Jeff Kinney, about cartoons, how he thinks, and the super futuristic method he has developed to write super good jokes. 

For all the latest on Jeff, head over to his website wimpy kid.com, and his bookstore's site, unlikelystory.com, and be sure to follow him on Twitter at @wimpykid.

For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. 
 
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Season 6, episode 10

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Libba Bray is a #1 New York Times bestselling and Michael L. Printz Award-winning YA author. In this two-part interview with Theo Baker, Libba speaks about her journey as a writer, her embrace of the absurd and surreal, and shares her writing advice!

Part One: Libba on music, journaling, and how playwriting lead her to writing books for teens. (30:32)

Part Two: Libba shares about a breakthrough moment in her own writing, and offers us writing advice that she follows.

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Theo Baker talks with the chart-busting illustrator and book creator, Vashti Harrison, about how she anticipated success, and built her incredible career. Theo even got in a few questions about experimental film. 

For all the latest on Vashti, head over to her website www.vashtiharrison.com, and follow her on Twitter at @VashtiHarrison and Instagram at @vashtiharrison. 

For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. 
 
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Season 6, episode 9

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Editorial director at Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, writing coach, and author, Kendra Levin, talks with Theo Baker and guides us on a fascinating and profound deep inner dive about the writer's journey. 

Be sure to follow Kendra on twitter at @kendralivin, and check out her website kendracoaching.com.

For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. 
 
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Season 6, episode 8

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Theo Baker talks with the legend, mentor, master illustrator, dear friend, and paragon of grace and kindness, Jerry Pinkney. They discuss his childhood, his start in publishing, his works, and his love of animals. It's an open invitation into the mind and life of one of the industry's finest and most exemplary figures. We will miss Jerry very much. 

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New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Dan Santat, talks with Theo Baker about surviving the wild, childhood, and his early career, and how those experiences helped him to become the thriving creator he is today. 

Be sure to follow Dan on Instagram at @dsantat, and twitter @dsantat, for all the latest in his world.

For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. 
 
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Season 6, episode 6

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#1 New York Times bestselling and Michael L. Printz Award-winning YA author Libba Bray speaks to Theo Baker about her journey to becoming a writer, her embrace of the absurd and surreal, and shares her best writing advice!

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McCarthur Genius Award winner Jacqueline Woodson talks with Theo Baker about fiction, language, rhythm, inspiration, and so much more.  It's a wide-ranging peek inside the mind of this brilliant and penetrating artist.

Head over to www.jacquelinewoodson.com to learn more about Jacqueline, or follow her on twitter @JackieWoodson or Instagram at @jacqueline_woodson.

For more info about the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, please visit SCBWI.org. 
 
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Season 6, episode 5

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