Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book, Middle Grade and YA Authors

Dec 12 2024 88 ep. 35 mins 2
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This podcast celebrates all things children's literature for the adult reading to their inner child AND connecting the young readers in their lives with books. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. This podcast is for you if you love reading children's literature, are an educator or librarian looking for books to share with students or are a caregiver finding new titles to share with loved ones.

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E86: Starting From Within: Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi

Dec 12 2024 38 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shifa Saltagi Safadi about her new middle grade novel: Kareem Between. It’s a coming-of-age novel-in-verse about a Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school. It’s powerful, it’s emotional, it’s lyrical, it’s quintessential middle school, it’s football, it’s transfo

E85: Magic & Emotion: The Bakery Dragon with Devin Elle Kurtz

Dec 09 2024 42 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author and illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz about her debut picture book: The Bakery Dragon. This book will take you on a magical journey with Ember, a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for treats on a mission to belong. Inspired by her viral Instagram post, Devin has brought her illustrations to life in the most

E84: Regular-Pegular Relatable Stories: Bibsy Cross with Liz Garton Scanlon

Dec 05 2024 47 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Liz Garton Scanlon about her newest Bibsy Cross book series. This is a delightful series around a regular-pegular third grader, her family and her friends. There are currently 2 books in the series, soon to be four, and it's already getting starred reviews for its relatable stories and charming characters. Come listen a

E83: Imagining Possibilities: A Steminist Force with Laura Carter and Anna Doherty

Dec 02 2024 31 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Laura Carter and Anna Doherty about their picture book: A STEMinist Force. This beautiful book is full of possibilities. Inside is a reminder that we can be whoever we want to be, especially if we want to find ourselves in STEM careers. It’s filled with rhyming verses and gorgeous illustrations along with backmatter t

E82: Cultural Belonging: In the Groves with Andrea Cruz Floren

Nov 25 2024 33 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Andrea Cruz Floren about her debut picture book: In the Groves. This book is a whirlwind adventure about cultural belonging and is inspired by Andrea’s own grandfather and his orange groves. In it, Clara finds magic, fun and excitement in her cultural heritage while visiting her grandparents. Come listen as we

E81: Chess. Anxiety & Friendship: May the Best Player Win with Kyla Zhao

Nov 21 2024 33 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Kyla Zhao about her newest middle grade novel: May the Best Player Win. This book is about a Bay Area chess player who makes a bet with her sexist rival that girls are as good as guys at the game. That brings all sorts of emotional ups and downs and changes within her friendships and within herself too. Come list

E80: Magical & Cultural Experiences: The Night Market with Seina Wedlick

Nov 18 2024 26 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Seina Wedlick about her newest picture book: The Night Market. The Night Market is a STUNNING book that made me add an item to my ‘Bucket List From Books’ list: visit a Nigerian night market. Come listen as we talk about the moment she took action on her dream, the beautiful themes that are evident across a

E79: Spooky Summer Camp: Camp Twisted Pine with Ciera Burch

Nov 14 2024 31 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ciera Burch about her new middle grade novel: Camp Twisted Pine. This spooky middle grade novel invites readers into Camp Twisted Pine, a summer camp in New Jersey with a spooky secret. It has so much to offer readers, from the spooky and mysterious to the challenges of family and friendship. Come listen as we talk abou

E78: The Importance of Self Care: The Big Squeeze with Molly Harris

Nov 11 2024 36 mins  
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Molly Harris about her debut picture book: The Big Squeeze. The Big Squeeze is about a little sponge with a big job: she washes and mops and scrubs away all the messes in the kitchen. But what happens when the mess gets too big and she just can’t clean any more? This delightful book sends a powerful message that every

E78: Celebrating 15 Years of The Global Read Aloud with Pernille Ripp

Nov 08 2024 52 mins  
Today is a special day on the KidLit Love podcast because I’m talking to Pernille Ripp, creator of the Global Read Aloud. The Global Read Aloud is a powerful experience that unites classrooms together with a single goal: to read the same book as a global collective. I’ve been a part of this bookish experience for many years and invite as many educators to join me as I can. Com