Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts
In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Naseem Hrab, author of my favorite Otis & Peanut graphic novel series and other beautiful picture books. Listen as we talk about the one thing that finally gave her the confidence to...
Today is a big day for me. I’ve collected enough questions from listeners to populate an entire episode with them and host my first Ask Me Anything episode. Listen in as I answer YOUR questions, like: What’s your favorite notebook? How many books do you read in a year? How do...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ritu Hemnani about her debut middle novel in verse: Lion of the Sky. It’s an incredible historical novel about the British Partition of India. This book was such an experience. It often stopped me in my tracks and took my...
In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Polly Holyoke. Polly is the author of the award-winning Neptune Trilogy and acclaimed Skyriders series. She’s here today to talk about the inspiration behind her work, how she creates vivid, believable new worlds for her novels and how important it...
Each month, I choose a one word theme to guide my daily living and then read, write and breathe that word into existence. On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m giving you a sneak peek into my one-word theme for August 2024 and share my bibliotherapy book calendar for...
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 episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kao Kalia Yang and Khou Vue, the author and illustrator team behind Caged, a stunning, powerful picture book. Listen as we talk about Caged, the cool connection both of their daughters have in contributing to their careers and how they...
I am literally going to blow your reading mind today. Seriously. On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m exploring the role that mirror neurons in our brain play in connecting our reading life to the way we show up in our actual life. It’s fascinating. It’s backed by science....
