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Alena Dillon, MY BODY IS A BIG FAT TEMPLE

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Alena Dillon, MY BODY IS A BIG FAT TEMPLE

"Everything was alive in the moment, which was an interesting process because I could see how my voice was changed by the experience." Alena Dillon returns to talk about her latest non-fiction book, My Body Is a Big Fat Temple, which chronicles her pregnancy and looks at the parts of motherhood that often get brushed aside. Alena and Zibby also discuss how although the reward of pregnancy is always worth it, it does a disservice to everyone when we ignore the hard conversations and hefty costs it puts on mothers.

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Sabrina Benaim, I LOVE YOU, CALL ME BACK

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Sabrina Benaim, I LOVE YOU, CALL ME BACK

Poet Sabrina Benaim joins Zibby to talk about her second collection I Love You, Call Me Back, which is out today. Sabrina shares that while she had the bones of these poems pre-Covid, the pandemic helped shape the stories they ultimately told. The two also talk about the way health scares have impacted Sabrina's family's lives, from her mother's aneurysm diagnosis last year to the tumor that first prompted Sabrina to share her writing with the world.

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Meg Cabot, NO WORDS

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Meg Cabot, NO WORDS

Zibby is joined by Meg Cabot —author of over fifty novels— to talk about her latest book, No Words. The two talk about how the story and many of its characters were inspired by Meg's own experiences at book festivals and by many of her friends and colleagues who she has missed during the pandemic. Zibby also asks Meg about how she first got her start as a writer and what her husband said that convinced her to keep pursuing a career she loves.

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Jo Piazza and Christine Pride, WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM

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Jo Piazza and Christine Pride, WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM

Jo Piazza and Christine Pride, co-authors of We Are Not Like Them, join Zibby to talk about their book, their relationship, and what is next for each of them. Jo and Christine share that although many people are focusing on the role race plays in their novel, they wanted to make sure their story addressed a number of the hot-button issues that affect modern friendships. The pair also tell Zibby about how they blurred the lines between writer and editor to become a duo so compatible that they only ever plan to collaborate with one another.

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Maira Kalman, DARLING BABY

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Maira Kalman, DARLING BABY

"It's so liberating to write for children that I'm in heaven and don't think I'll ever stop." Zibby is joined by the iconic illustrator Maira Kalman to discuss her latest picture book, Darling Baby. Maira shares how she started keeping a diary soon after her first grandchild was born and decided to add drawings to the notes she took. Maira also tells Zibby about her incredible life and family history, and why all of her stories center around fascinating women.

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Tina Wells, HONEST JUNE

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Tina Wells, HONEST JUNE

Zibby is joined by the founder of RLVNT Media and middle-grade author Tina Wells to talk about her latest book, Honest June, which is now out exclusively at Target. The two talk about the role magazines like Cosmopolitan and Seventeen played in the early days of their careers, what inspired Tina to start writing middle-grade novels, and how her marketing research still impacts everything she does today.

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Shelli R. Johannes, SHINE LIKE A UNICORN

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Shelli R. Johannes, SHINE LIKE A UNICORN

Children's book author Shelli R. Johannes joins Zibby to talk about her two most recent releases, Shine Like a Unicorn and Theo TheSaurus: The Dinosaur Who Loved Big Words. Shelli shares that although her kids are older now, the lessons her characters learn are often inspired by real things her own children have experienced. She also tells Zibby about her publishing journey, from her time self-publishing to achieving her ultimate goal: world domination, of course!

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Christina Tosi, EVERY CAKE HAS A STORY

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Christina Tosi, EVERY CAKE HAS A STORY

Pastry chef and founder of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi, joins Zibby to talk about her debut picture book, Every Cake Has a Story, and how her career influenced it. Rather than asking what inspired a cake's flavor, Christina always asks what is its story. She then thought that in this way, humans are just like cakes and we should celebrate the things that make us unique. Christina also shares what made her different growing up and why she wants to show kids how being different is good through the magic of desserts.

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Victoria Kann, RUBYLICIOUS

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Victoria Kann, RUBYLICIOUS

Victoria Kann, author of the Pinkalicious series, joins Zibby and four very special guests to talk about her latest picture book, Rubylicious. Victoria shares how the original Pinkalicious story began as an April Fool's joke and why she tries to answer the question, "What would be really fun?" whenever she writes a new book. Victoria also tells Zibby about why she enjoys getting feedback from kids much more than from adults as well as how some things have changed for her over the past fifteen years as a result of her books.

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Sandra Boynton, GOOD NIGHT, GOOD NIGHT

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Sandra Boynton, GOOD NIGHT, GOOD NIGHT

Zibby is joined by humorist, author, and musician Sandra Boynton to talk about her bestselling book, Good Night, Good Night, which was recently expanded and re-released. The two discuss Sandra's extensive and illustrious career, from her start selling greeting cards while still in college to her work creating stories and music for children (which she says has never been intended solely for kids). Sandra also tells Zibby about her work ethic and why the best gifts she ever received have been her education and her family.

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Stephanie Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, HELLO, STAR

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Stephanie Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, HELLO, STAR

Zibby is joined by author and illustrator duo Stephanie Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison to talk about their new picture book, Hello, Star. Stephanie tells Zibby about how its premise was inspired by the questions her young son asked her former astronaut husband about space— and why she decided to feature a mother-daughter pair in the story instead. Vashti shares how Stephanie's lyrical writing encouraged her to try more creative illustration techniques. The two also reveal how they serendipitously found their way to each other.

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Eva Pilgrim, WALTER DOES HIS BEST

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Eva Pilgrim, WALTER DOES HIS BEST

Good Morning America weekend co-anchor and ABC News correspondent Eva Pilgrim joins Zibby to discuss her first picture book, Walter Does His Best, which was inspired by her beloved French bulldog. Eva shares how her mom's lessons about kindness have shaped both her parenting goals and the story she wanted this book to tell. She also reveals the interaction that still stands out from her years of reporting and what she's most looking forward to with the birth of her first child.

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Elizabeth Warren, PINKIE PROMISES

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Elizabeth Warren, PINKIE PROMISES

Senator Elizabeth Warren joins Zibby to discuss her thirteenth book, Pinkie Promises. Senator Warren shares how her tradition of pinkie promising young girls and women inspired the story's premise, why it was important for her to focus on her protagonist's efforts rather than results, and the picture book's secret second plot that will entertain young readers no matter how many times they read it.

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Jesse Thistle, FROM THE ASHES

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Jesse Thistle, FROM THE ASHES

Professor and author Jesse Thistle joins Zibby to talk about his bestselling memoir, From the Ashes. Jesse shares how different the overwhelmingly positive reception of his life story has been from the way he used to be perceived, how he believes indigenous people can begin to heal centuries of generational trauma, and what he plans to do next. Jesse also asks listeners to do two simple things in his honor: "Go buy a homeless person or someone down on their luck a meal. Ask them their name."

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Myriam J.A. Chancy, WHAT STORM WHAT THUNDER

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Myriam J.A. Chancy, WHAT STORM WHAT THUNDER

Zibby is joined by Guggenheim Fellow, academic, and author Myriam J.A. Chancy to discuss her latest novel, What Storm, What Thunder. Although Myriam wasn't planning on writing about the devasting earthquake that hit her homeland of Haiti in 2010, she knew she had a story to tell after seeing the late LeRoy Clarke's artwork. Myriam shares her own experiences following the earthquake, a handful of the real-life stories that inspired her fiction, and how listeners can get involved to help the people of Haiti in their new time of need. One such way is to support FOKAL. Based in Port-au-Prince, FOKAL has partnered with their US 501C3,“ Ayiti Demen” to collect funds to be distributed to 20+ grassroots organizations in the Southern peninsula of Haiti. You can read their entire action plan, and donate here: https://ademen.org/fokal-haiti-relief-fund/. You can also Text SOUTHHaiti to 44321 if you are in the United States. FOKAL’s complete website can be found here: https://fokal.org

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Kimberly McCreight, FRIENDS LIKE THESE

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Kimberly McCreight, FRIENDS LIKE THESE

Kimberly McCreight joined Zibby for an IG Live to talk about her latest novel, Friends Like These, which was inspired in part by her own tight-knit group of college friends. The two talked about Kimberly's writing process (which she doesn't necessarily recommend), what it has been like to adapt this book for a television series with Steven Spielberg's production company, and, of course, what roles they watch played in their respective friend groups.

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Billy Baker, WE NEED TO HANG OUT

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Billy Baker, WE NEED TO HANG OUT

When Boston Globe journalist Billy Baker was approached by his editor to write about the loneliness epidemic and how adult men specifically have a hard time with friends, he didn't want to do it. But he took on the project when he realized the changes that needed to be made in his own life. Building off of that Globe article (which became the newspaper's most popular piece), Billy's new book, We Need to Hang Out, combines scientific research with his own experience making and maintaining new friendships to offer readers a guide to hopefully feel less lonely.

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Alex George, THE PARIS HOURS

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Alex George, THE PARIS HOURS

Zibby is joined by Alex George to talk about his latest novel, The Paris Hours, as well as his many other literary endeavors. Alex shares how he was inspired to write this novel after hearing a story about Marcel Prout's real-life maid, what writing was like for him throughout the pandemic, and why he made the career leap from lawyer to novelist. Alex and Zibby also talk about the Unbound Book Festival which he helped found, as well as the Skylark Bookshop which is Columbia, Missouri's first independent bookstore.

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Nicholas Sparks, THE WISH

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Nicholas Sparks, THE WISH

Nicholas Sparks returns to discuss his twenty-second novel, The Wish, which had been on his mind for nearly twenty years. Nicholas and Zibby also talk about the shape of contemporary American fiction, the influence his photography had on his latest novel, and why he will always draw from his own life experiences when writing.

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Helen Russell, HOW TO BE SAD

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Helen Russell, HOW TO BE SAD

Journalist and author Helen Russell joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, How to Be Sad, and her research on how leaning into our sadness can actually lead to true happiness. Helen and Zibby talk about why we are often our most creative and grateful while upset, where there are still gaps in brain activity research, and ways to cultivate a healthy emotional environment with your kids.

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