Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts
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 on my literate life in May and exploring some DEEP questions, too....
In this episode, I’m chatting with Caldecott Honor winner Lauren Castillo. She’s authored and/or illustrated a long list of books we love including What Happens on Wednesday, This is a Story, Nana in the City, Our Friend Hedgehog and many, many more. Today, we’re taking a closer look at her newest...
It’s time to gear up for summer reading season! Everywhere I look, I’m seeing summer reading lists, checklists and challenges and I typically DON’T enjoy them because they don’t always connect to the kind of reading life I want to have. So, I decided to create a summer reading challenge that...
In this episode, I’m talking with Suma Subramaniam and Tara Anand, the author and illustrator team that came together to create My Name is as Long as a River. It’s a stunning picture book celebrating the power of names, the history behind them and why they matter to who we are. ...
I’ve stumbled upon a magical combination of reading and writing in the wee hours of the morning that makes me feel so good and sets my day up for success. What is it? It’s the combination of reading small doses of personal development books and then heading to my notebook to...
For the first time in KidLit Love history, I’m talking to both the author and illustrator of the same book at the same time! Omar Abed and Hatem Aly are here to discuss their new picture book: The Book That Almost Rhymed. This is a delightful picture book filled with imagination...
Reading and writing can make life better ONLY is you first make the time to read and write. =) In this episode, I’m tackling a problem I uncovered in my own reading life that stalled my reading and I have a feeling it could be one your grappling with, too: trouble...
Today, I’m talking with Jessica Stremer, an award-winning children’s author who combines her love of science and writing to create books that inspire kids to explore and think critically about the world around them. She’s written multiple picture books and has a middle grade novel coming out soon, too. We talk...
