Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer about their newest picture book together: The ABCs of Women’s History. This book is a beautiful, powerful celebration of women…their history and their future… and centers on...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Liana Finck about her newest picture book: Mixed Feelings. This picture book explores the nuance of feelings young readers experience in a uniquely validating and heartfelt way. I’d add that many adult readers will find their feelings validated in this...
Today, I’m sharing a therapeutic technique for your notebook: one that can be done at any time, anywhere and to anyone, to help you feel better, get more clarity and spark your creativity, too. What’s the technique? Writing hand-written letters that you’ll never send. Come listen as I explore the research...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Padma Venkatraman about her newest middle grade novel: Safe Harbor. This gorgeous novel-in-verse tells the story of two kids who help rescue a wounded seal and in doing so, learn it’s okay to show their emotions and find their own...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Azadeh Westergaard about her newest picture book: The One and Only Googoosh. This beautiful picture book is the author’s love letter to Iran and a celebration of an iconic Iranian woman. The prose is lyrical and emotional and the illustrations...
I love exploring ways to make our reading and writing habits more restorative. Small changes can make a big impact in our enjoyment of reading and writing AND in our productivity too. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve our health and well-being and can elevate any experience we choose to engage...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brian Weisfeld about his books for entrepreneurial kids: You’re the Boss. This book is just what every budding entrepreneur needs, child or adult. It’s filled with easy-to-digest information, inspirational stories and immediate actions to bring your dreams to life. Come...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tracy Badua about her newest middle grade novel: Thea and the Mischief Makers. This book has a cast of characters to love, including two Filipino goblins threatening to wreak havoc on the characters’ lives and town. It has such beautiful...
