Resources for Educators: The Van Show

Supplemental resources for teachers, parents, and other caregivers

The Van Show

The Van Show!

Have you ever wanted to see a blue monster talk to your favorite author? Us too! Learn about the people and ideas behind your favorite books. Check out Van’s interviews with todays most influential authors. 

Latest Van Show episodes are on APL+ including the Author Studio Tour!

View past Van Show episodes here. 

Teachers guide for how to use these videos in your classroom or library available here.

Van for Kids

The Van Show for Children

Learn about your favorite children's author! Where do they get such great ideas, what makes them tick? Find out today by checking out Van Show for Children.

 

 

Jeff Anderson Will Hillenbrand
Tom Angleberger Gwendolyn Hooks
Sandy Asher Shelley Johannes
Mac Barnett Mike Jung
Chris Barton Hena Khan
Ron Bates Deanna Klingel
Kate Beasley Kat Kronenberg
Andrea Beaty Jeanette Larson
Galia Bernstein Grace Lin
Aaron Blabey Cynthia Lord
Max Brallier Trudy Ludwig
Drew Brockington Mari Mancusi
Vera Brosgol John Martin
Monica Brown Stacy McAnulty
Michael Buckley DJ McHale
Frank Cammuso Anna Meriano
Cathy Camper Kory Merritt
Angela Cervantes Lucas Miller
Jared Chapman Pat Mora
Gennifer Choldenko Roxie Munro
Samantha Clark Bernadette Nason
Andrew Clements Leslea Newman
Carrie Clickard Carmen Oliver
Brandy Colbert Jessie Oliveros
Robert Dean Dan Peeler
Carmen Agra Deedy LeUyen Pham
Kate DiCamillo Karen Rivers
Angela Dominguez Geoff Rodkey
Johnette Downing Charlie Rose
Ame Dyckman Rob Sanders
Margarita Engle Dan Santat
Julie Flatko Liz Garton Scanlon
Denise Fleming Scott Seegert
Greg Foley Chad Sell
Michael Fry Shanalee Sharboneau
Van Garrett Aron Steinke
Stewart Gibbs Tui T. Sutherland
Chris Grabenstein Lauren Tarshis
Keith Graves Don Tate
Michelle Grimes Tim Tingle
Joe Hayes Sheila Turnage
Bethany Hegedus Judd Winick
Carlos Hernandez Don Winn
Henry Herz Michelle Wright
Sara Hickman Jane Yolen

 

One Minute Van Videos

Quick interviews with kidlit authors and illustrators. 

 

Click on the playlist above or search for a specific author below.

One Minute Children's Videos

Tom Angleberger Carlos Hernandez
Mac Barnett Grace Lin
Chris Barton Cynthia Lord
Andrea Beaty Trudy Ludwig
Aaron Blabey Mari Mancusi
Holly Black Stacy McAnulty
Max Brailer Roxie Munro
Drew Brockington Jennifer Nielsen
Vera Brosgol LeUyen Pham
Angela Cervantes Karen Rivers
Carrie Clickard Rob Sanders
Brandy Colbert Dan Santat
Carmen Deedy Chad Sell
Kate DiCamillo Aron Steinke
Angela Dominguez Tui T. Sutherland
Ame Dyckman Lauren Tarshis
Julie Falatko Don Tate
Denise Fleming Judd Winick
Greg Foley Jane Yolen
Michael Fry  
Stewart Gibbs  
Chris Grabenstein  
Alan Gratz