Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author and illustrator team Wade Hudson and Don Tate. They’re here to talk about their powerful book: The Day Madear Voted. In it, they provide a moving look at a Black family’s...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m living out another readerly dream and talking with Ruth Behar, an author who has made such an impact on my reading life and my actual one, too. Today, we’re talking about her newest book: Across So Many Seas. It’s a powerful novel...
Today, I’m bringing three favorite aspects of my world together: reading, writing and yoga. First, I’ll explore the wellness benefits of reading, writing and yoga separately and then together. Next, I’ll share three ways that we can layer reading, writing and yoga together for maximum benefit. Finally, I’ll share a book...
In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Anika Aldamuy Denise, author of multiple award-winning fiction and non-fiction picture books. Come listen as we talk about the power of non-fiction, the sparks that launched each of her books, the draft behind and writing and take a deep dive...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Erin Becker about her debut novel: Crushing It. Crushing It introduces readers to Mel and Tory, two 13-year-old girls navigating their way through the soccer championships now that their friend group has fallen apart. When they connect anonymously online, their...
Reading books can change our lives. From the physical, cognitive and mental benefits that come with sustained reading to the ways that reading can spark new ideas and actions in our lives, a single book could change everything. Today, I’m sharing 10 ways that we can take inspired action from the...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with D.K. Ryland about her newest picture book: Have You Seen My Acorn? This is a delightful book about a squirrel who buried his precious acorn for safekeeping, only to find it mysteriously missing. Readers will join the hunt to help...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Chris and J.J. Grabenstein about their new chapter book series: Stinky’s Stories. The books in the Stinky’s Stories series are hilarious, smelly spins on classic fairy tales. In each, the stuffed animals in the library come to life after the...
