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The Children's Hour

Katie Stone

Booking Overview

A weekly children’s educational radio podcast built around themed episodes, music, and occasional interviews with authors, scientists, and other subject-matter experts. Suitable pitches include approachable experts who can explain science, nature, arts, history, or creative work in an engaging, age-appropriate way; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible professional experts rather than relying exclusively on major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 302 subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@childrenshour.org

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Host

Katie Stone - Host and producer of children’s educational programming for The Children’s Hour, a kids public radio organization.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, biographers, scientists, educators, wildlife specialists, and other subject-matter experts who can communicate clearly to children.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or biographies, Professional scientific or educational expertise, Recognized work in a specialized subject area

Recent Guest Discussions

Brian Jay Jones - Jim Henson’s Life, Puppetry, Sesame Street, The Muppets, And His Artistic Legacy.

Lynn Rogers - Bear Behavior, Ecology, Habitats, Conservation, And Overcoming Fear Of Bears.

Diana Dragomir - What Exoplanets Are, How Astronomers Discover Them, And The Search For Potentially Habitable Worlds.

Recent Topics

Education, Children's Education, Science, Music, Nature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Children's Hour
:

Greenland

October 12, 2026

Take a trip with The Children's Hour to Greenland to learn about the world’s largest island and the people who live there. We’ll explore Greenland’s culture, landscape, and hear music in the Greenlandic language. Find out the history of the Greenlandic people from the first migrations until today in this Greenland podcast and radio show for kids.

Elections with Ballotpedia

October 09, 2026

This week on The Children’s Hour, we learn about elections with our friends at Ballotpedia. We'll be talking about how elections work at all levels, from your town all the way up through the whole country! This civics podcast for kids comes with a free learning guide. Get inspired by the right to vote and learn with us about elections.

Black Footed Ferret

October 04, 2026

This week we explore a creature that used to live throughout the grasslands of the United States, the elusive black footed ferret. Once declared extinct, the highly endangered specialist predator may make a comeback in the North American prairie thanks in part to our guest, Paul Marinari, retired Senior Curator at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute at the National Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

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The Children's Hour
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How do I get in touch with The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour is hosted by Katie Stone. Its publicly listed email is info@childrenshour.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Children's Hour?

The publicly listed email for The Children's Hour: info@childrenshour.org.

How many listeners does The Children's Hour have?

Podseeker estimates The Children's Hour reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, biographers, scientists, educators, wildlife specialists, and other subject-matter experts who can communicate clearly to children. Common among recent guests: Published books or biographies; Professional scientific or educational expertise; Recognized work in a specialized subject area. Recent guests include Brian Jay Jones, Lynn Rogers, and Diana Dragomir.

How hard is it to get booked on The Children's Hour?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Children's Hour cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Children's Education, Science, Music, and Nature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@childrenshour.org

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