Life Before Clarkson’s Farm: Kaleb Cooper on His Farming Childhood
^{00:25:12 | Episode: 233 | October 28th, 2025}

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

The Light Jar by Lisa Thompson
^{23:33 | Episode: 158 | October 22nd, 2025}

Did you have an imaginary friend when you were little? Nate did. And he’s back. Just in time. Students from Garvanza Elementary School in Los Angeles discuss Lisa Thompson‘s novel “The Light Jar.” NPR newscaster Dale Willman is celebrity reader and Kitty Felde is host.

Favorite Books from Manchester Elementary
^{08:56 | October 15th, 2025}

We visit Maine to talk to readers at Manchester Elementary School about their favorite books.

Alex Horne from Taskmaster Shares His Funniest Story Yet!
^{00:29:37 | Episode: 231 | October 15th, 2025}

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

Episode 24 – Al Capone Does My Shirts – live from the Gaithersburg Book Festival
^{45:29 | October 8th, 2025}

It’s banned books week, as we continue our look at books that have been challenged or banned. This week, it’s Gennifer Choldenko’s tale “Al Capone Does My Shirts.” Back in 2016, the book was challenged by a group that said the book “perpetuates negative stereotypes” by including Al Capone as a character in the book. 

First Aid School for Future Superheroes ❤️‍
^{00:29:49 | Episode: 231 | October 1st, 2025}

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

Episode 49 – Ungifted by Gordon Korman
^{26:15 | October 1st, 2025}

Lupe Wong Wont Dance
^{24:02 | September 17th, 2025}

Does square dancing count as an athletic activity? Lupe Wong doesn’t think so and is willing to fight the system to make her point. Readers from Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, DC discuss the book with host Kitty Felde and interview the writer Donna Barba Higuera. Our celebrity reader is the former president of United Square Dancers of America.