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How Journaling Deepens Reading: The Nudge Notebook

August 5, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m talking about a practice that sets restorative reading apart from ‘regular’ reading and could potentially be the one thing that changes your life: the nudge notebook. Come listen as I share a simple, yet...
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More Capable Than We Think: BIG ENOUGH by Regina Linke

August 4, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Regina Linke about her newest picture book: BIG ENOUGH. This beautifully illustrated picture book embraces traditional Chinese philosophy and introduces readers to a little boy who learns he is big enough to do big things.  Come listen as we talk...
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Celebrating Neurodiversity: WISH IN A TREE by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

July 31, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lynda Mullaly Hunt about her new picture book: WISH IN A TREE. This beautiful picture book is the companion story to her New York Times best-selling book FISH IN A TREE and celebrates neurodiversity and out-of-the-box thinking. In Lynda’s words,...
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What Does a Restorative Reading Retreat Look Like?

July 29, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m sharing all the bookish details from my first-ever in-person restorative reading retreat. I’ll share what makes it different from a ‘regular’ reading retreat, the schedule we followed, the bookish surprises that were scattered throughout the day and what’s coming next, too! Here...
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Middle Grade Thrillers: BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson

July 28, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tiffany D. Jackson about her middle grade debut novel: BLOOD IN THE WATER. This book is a can’t-put-it-down middle grade murder mystery set on Martha’s Vineyard that blends the beautiful location with rich Black history and the compelling subject matter...
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Love, Hope, Pride & Freedom: THE GATHERING TABLE by Antwan Eady

July 24, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Antwan Eady about his newest picture book release: THE GATHERING TABLE. This absolutely stunning picture book conveys the love that an extended family has for one another as they gather around the familial table to celebrate holidays,  weddings and just...
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Three Restorative Journal Prompts for Caregivers

July 22, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m getting specific and sharing three restorative writing notebook prompts specifically for caregivers.  Caregiving is hard and showing up for your loved one can be hard. But showing up for YOURSELF can be harder. Come listen as I share three very different, but...
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Middle Grade Rom-Com: WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST? by G.F. Miller

July 21, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with G.F. Miller about her newest upper middle grade novel: WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST? This relatable middle grade rom-com for tweens follows a girl determined to ditch her goody-two-shoes image as she enlists the cool guy classmate to...
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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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