On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shifa Saltagi Safadi about the first two books in her new Amina Banana Series: Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship and Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning.

This new series is about a determined and clever third grader with a STEM twist and includes lists, science experiments and recipes, too. 

Come listen as we talk about the life lessons embedded inside the inviting series, the way Shifa writes joy into each book and the social emotional learning found inside, too. This was truly a delightful conversation. 

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship by Shifa Saltagi Safadi (Amazon / Bookshop)

Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning by Shifa Saltagi Safadi (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Shifa online:

Website: https://shifasafadi.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shifasaltagisafadi/ 

If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Shifa and I chat about KAREEM BETWEEN back on episode 86 of the podcast!

I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!