Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rebecca Danzenbaker about her debut young adult novel: SOULMATCH. In this book, readers enter a world where past lives determine their future and meet Sivon, a sharp-witted girl who confronts a major...
On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m talking all about my holiday notebook tradition, how it helps us cultivate the kind of holiday season we want to have and how you can make one, too. Come listen to how the holiday notebook tradition began, what exactly a...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Laura Murray about her newest early reader graphic novel: THE GINGERBREAD MAN: NEW FRIEND ON THE LOOSE. In this delightful early graphic novel, the Gingerbread Man bakes a new cookie friend who takes a class on a bit of an...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ana Siqueira about her newest picture book: STICKY HERMANA. This picture book is a fun read aloud that features the ups and downs of sibling love that’s full of humor, heart and Spanish, too. Come listen as we talk about...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m putting my party hat on, cueing the confetti and celebrating 200 episodes of the podcast! Come listen as I talk about where the podcast started and how it has evolved over the years, the top downloaded episodes you might want to listen...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Cristina Oxtra about her debut picture book: WHAT LOLO WANTS. In this heartwarming story, a girl and her grandfather share a love beyond words. It’s sweet, it’s moving and it’s a wonderful conversation starter about how to navigate through family...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes about their middle grade collaboration: DREAM ON. This middle grade graphic novel explores family dynamics and financial pressures along with high sensitivity and big emotions. Come listen as we talk about how this collaboration came...
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m exploring the healing power of books clubs and why they are an underestimated tool in our quest to make life better through books and reading. Come listen as I talk about: the research-backed power of book clubs. how you can create (or...






