Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts

In this bonus summer episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lizzy O’Donnell. Lizzy is the author of The Day Bell Found Her Sound. It’s a gorgeous book set in a bustling, melodious town where everyone has found their special sound….expect...
On the very last day of every month, I share a bonus episode of what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving throughout the last month. Today, I’m sharing the highlights of my literate life in June and there are some exciting nuggets in here. I’ve got six books to share...
In this episode, I’m talking with Laura Gehl, an award-winning author of over 50 board books, picture books and early readers. Her books are full of wonder and delight and today, we are talking about her newest: Saving Delicia. Come listen as we talk about her writing, her hopes for readers,...
If you have a dream in your heart to write a children’s book, or any book really, then this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone, children’s literature authors with books we know and love. Together, they have written two books designed to...
In this bonus summer episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Caroline Palmer. Caroline is the author of Camp Prodigy, a middle grade graphic novel that follows two non-binary kids who navigate anxiety and identity while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp. Come listen as...
In this episode, I’m talking with Monica Mancillas, author of Sing It Like Celia, a middle grade novel that hijacked my heart. There is an entry point for everyone to be seen and/or see a new perspective in this book and it gave me all the feels. Listen as we talk...
Over the last couple of weeks here on the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’ve celebrated the power, potential and joy of the summer reading season. But what about summer notebooking? In this episode, I’m sharing the five different ways that you can show up to your notebook in a way that works...
In this episode, I’m talking with Jeanne Walker Harvey. Her love and joy for writing picture book biographies shines through loud and clear in this episode and you’ll catch the energy, I know it. She’s written multiple picture books that have captured my heart and I’ve used them as personal coaching...