What Gives Matthew Cordell Hope

About this episode

Matthew Cordell discusses what gives him hope today, focusing on the influence of the younger generation.

Matthew Cordell, author illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), shares what is giving him hope today: being around a younger generation. This is an ongoing miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Visit Matthew Cordell online at www.matthewcordell.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting 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. Read on. And don't lose hope.

People in this episode

Host: Matthew C. Winner

Guest: Matthew Cordell

Topics covered

• hope
• kidlit community
• younger generation
• illustration
• children's books

Keywords

• Matthew Cordell
• hope
• kidlit
• children's books
• illustration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Boyds Mills, Libsyn, Podington Bear, Duke Stebbins, matthewcwinner.com, boydsmills.org

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