Things are Not So Linear with Matthew Cordell

About this episode

Matthew Cordell discusses the importance of curiosity and exploration in children's literature.

Matthew Cordell, author and illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the power of curiosity and always wanting to see new things. Visit Matthew Cordell online at www.matthewcordell.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting www.boydsmills.org . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins ( https://stebs.design/ ). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes. Be well. And read on.

People in this episode

Host: Matthew C. Winner

Guest: Matthew Cordell

Topics covered

• curiosity
• illustration
• children's literature
• creativity
• author interview

Keywords

• Matthew Cordell
• children's books
• illustration
• curiosity
• 102
• Boyds Mills
• author interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Boyds Mills, Duke Stebbins, Podington Bear, Libsyn

Books & works: 102

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