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An Immersive AI Reality: THE VALE by Abigail Hing Wen

September 10, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Abigail Hing Wen about her debut middle grade novel: THE VALE. This futuristic adventure features a boy who creates a fully immersive, AI generated VR world to escape from reality and explores...
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The How & Why of Restorative List-Making

September 9, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m exploring all things restorative list-making. With only a sticky note, a pencil and 5 minutes, you can literally change your mood and physical well-being.  Today, we’ll explore my new one word theme for September and why list-making is central to bringing it...
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Action-Packed & Full of Fun: PRESS 1 FOR INVASION by J.A. Dauber

September 8, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with J.A Dauber about his debut middle grade novel: PRESS 1 FOR INVASION.  In this immersive book, Matt, who just wanted a cell phone, ends up being responsible for saving the world from an alien invasion. It’s action-packed, full of fun...
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Permission to Explore & Feel: SCHOOLED with Jamie Sumner

September 4, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jamie Sumner about her newest middle grade novel: SCHOOLED. This uplifting middle grade novel explores new schools, unexpected friendships and overcoming loss. From the loveable characters to the innovative ways they learn and connect, this novel is sure to spark...
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When Writing Literary Letters Becomes Healing with Jeannine Atkins

September 2, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I am talking with Jeannine Atkins about the power of writing to heal.  Janine is the author of several books for young readers about courageous women and teaches writing for children and young adults. She’s here today to talk about her newest release,...
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Moments, Mysteries & Friendship: HURRICANE HEIST by James Ponti

September 1, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with James Ponti about his newest middle grade series release: THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY: HURRICANE HEIST. In this middle grade mystery, a team of kids, along with their retired journalist grandfather, tackle their second case around a decades-old million dollar jewel heist....
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Permission to Feel: Picture Books with Rebecca Gardyn Levington

August 28, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rebecca Gardyn Levington about THREE of her newest picture books: FINDING FORGIVENESS, SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND and I WILL ALWAYS BE. These beautiful picture books invite readers to find themselves inside the pages. But not only find themselves, accept...
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Why Reading Escape is a Form of Bibliotherapy

August 26, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m coming at you in real time as I expand my definition of restorative reading and bibliotherapy thanks to a recent session creating a book apothecary for a waiting reader.  Today, I am talking about the idea of reading escape: using our reading...
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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Melissa Taylor about her debut picture book: TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION.

This is a heartfelt and deliciously sweet story about creativity, resilience and the magic of family. It has a special place in my gluten-free heart and will make you burst with all the warm feelings, too. 

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind this heart-warming book and the personal inspiration behind it, the delicate and delightful illustrations that might cause your belly to grumble and Melissa’s beautiful hopes for readers of all ages. 

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Books make Mondays better! This week, I’m finally Books make Mondays better!

This week, I’m finally picking up a book the world has been buzzing about:

THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi

From what I hear, I am in for a treat. 

What books are making your Monday better?

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I’m trying a new reflective writing technique: 100 I’m trying a new reflective writing technique: 100 I statements. Let’s see what appears on the page…

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This book was a gorgeous exploration into love, lo This book was a gorgeous exploration into love, loss, family and the complications among them. Tasked with clearing out her family’s home after both her parents passed, Plum wades through the objects of the home and the emotions of her heart. It’s filled with lyrical writing and an invitation to consider our own roots, our own stuff and our next moves.

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Surprise! I’m here with a bonus episode to close Surprise!

I’m here with a bonus episode to close out the end of National Library week with a delightful middle grade biography of an important bookish figure: Ursula Nordstrom.

Plus, for the first time ever, I invited an additional guest on to share the book love with me. Come listen!

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A Note From My Nudge Notebook… This week, I was i A Note From My Nudge Notebook…

This week, I was inspired to write a really terrible first draft of a picture book inspired by a conversation with my father and grandfather AND the writing advice from inside this incredible middle grade biography by Nancy Hudgins: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU. Ursula Nordstrom will now stand on my writing shoulders forever.

What acts of inspired action are you taking from the books you’ve read this week?

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