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A Passion for Plants: LEIF’S GIFT with Michael Wang

July 17, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Michael Wang about his debut picture book: LEIF’S GIFT. This gorgeous picture book is about a boy named Leif who’s green thumb has turned his bedroom into a jungle. When important things...
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The Healing Power of Memoir with Wendy Dale

July 15, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On today’s episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m talking with Wendy Dale about the power of capturing our stories in a private or published memoir.  Come listen as we talk about why we all should consider writing our memoir, the difference between an autobiography and a memoir that will set...
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Interacting with Readers: GIRAFFE’S BOOK IS MISSING A STORY with DK Ryland

July 14, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with DK Ryland about her newest picture book: Giraffe’s Book is Missing a Story. It’s the sequel to her debut picture book, Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book and it invites readers into an interactive experience along with 6 furry...
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Exploring Complex Relationships: THE FAMILY I’M IN with Sharon Flake

July 10, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sharon Flake about the third book in the I’m In series: THE FAMILY I’M IN. This book explores the complex relationships between black boys and their fathers, highlighting the challenges they face while growing up and defining what it means...
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Move Over Mood Reading: Read for Seasonal Energy Instead

July 8, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m flipping the script on mood reading and inviting you to read into seasonal reading energy instead: both the season of the calendar and the season of life you are in.  Come listen as I define what mood reading is, share why I...
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Reading, Community & Fulfilling Dreams: Sarang Saves the School with Korena DiRoma Howley

July 7, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Korena DiRoma Howley about her debut picture book: Sarang Saves the School. This book was inspired by true events in South Korea and shows readers it’s never too late to fulfil a dream. Come listen as we talk about Korena’s...
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Big Themes Through Exciting Action: Into the Rapids with Ann Braden

July 3, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ann Braden about her newest middle grade novel: Into the Rapids. Ann writes beautiful books about kids learning to stand up for themselves when things are hard and in this book, readers also learn that even the most self-reliant of...
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Five Things to Know About the Healing Power of Words

July 1, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). Podcast, I’m exploring the science behind why reading and writing can help us feel better and change our life. From the impact reading and writing has on our physical body to the ways it can boost our mental health, reading and writing just might...
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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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