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Omar Abed & Hatem Aly: The Book That Almost Rhymed

May 17, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
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...
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Jessica Stremer: Lights Out

May 10, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
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...
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Becca Wierwille: Road Trip Rescue

May 3, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
Today, I’m talking with Becca Wierwille, the author of the loveable, huggable middle grade novel: Road Trip Rescue. It’s packed with so many middle grade themes: dogs, family, friendship, road trips and love mixed in with a healthy dose of accepting yourself for who you are.  Come listen as Becca and...
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Audrey Perrott: Moo Hoo

April 26, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
In this episode, I’m talking with Audrey Perrott about her debut picture book: Moo Hoo. Moo Hoo is a delightful story about a very sweet bull with BIG feelings and it is sure to be loved by both children and adults. Audrey believes it is her highest responsibility and honor to...
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Janet Costa Bates: The Rica Baptista Series

April 19, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
In this episode, I am talking with Janet Costa Bates about her new chapter book series following Rica Baptista, a delightful young girl, along with her best friend and extended family.  The books celebrate family and friendship and offer important life lessons that empower readers to embrace who they are. I...
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Rachel Vail: If We Kiss

April 12, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
Today, I’m talking with Rachel Vail, author of over 40 books for children spanning delightful picture books, middle grade series and young adult novels, too. Come listen as we talk about her books, make the hard decision to narrow it down to just one book to take a deeper dive into:...
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Natalia Sylvester: A Maleta Full of Treasures

April 5, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
Today, I am talking with award-winning Natalia Sylvester about her picture book: A Maleta Full of Treasures. While this may be her first picture book, she has written multiple adult and young adult novels that I have loved and I am thrilled to talk with her today about the threads between...
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Sahtinay Abaza: The Ramadan Drummer & The Eid Moon

April 1, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
Today, I am talking with Sahtinay Abaza in this bonus episode to celebrate Ramadan and the Eid Moon.  Come listen as we talk about her two picture books: The Ramadan Drummer and The Eid Moon. These books tell the story of the beautiful traditions of Ramadan to learn from and enjoy....
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Andrew Hacket: Ollie, the Acorn, and the Mighty Idea

March 29, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
As a book podcaster, one of my favorite things is to help launch new books into the world and celebrate as many book birthdays as I can. Today, I’m talking with debut author Andrew Hacket. Andrew is an educator who dreamed of writing picture books for a long while and now...
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John Schu: Louder Than Hunger

March 22, 2024 in Kidlit Love Podcast
Book people are the best people and today, I’m talking to one of my favorites: John Schu.  Affectionately known as Mr. Schu online, John is the fiercest, most passionate book advocate I know. He’s been sharing the book love for years as an educator, librarian, Scholastic Book Ambassador and now, as...
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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ashley Franklin about her newest book: OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK.

This heart warming picture book follows a group of children who share their favorite day of the way and why each one is special to them. It’s a follow-up sequel to OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR by A. E. Ali and shares a heartfelt message about how our favorite days make us feel.

Come listen as we talk about what brought Ashley to children’s literature, the depth of conversation and connection that can come from the pages and her heartfelt hopes for the book around classroom community and belonging.

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Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm reading ALL ADULTS HERE by Emma Straub.

It's a book about adult siblings, the complications among and within them and the courage it takes to tell the truth about your life.  Here's the quick take from the publisher: 

In All Adults Here, Emma Straub’s unique alchemy of wisdom, humor, and insight come together in a deeply satisfying story about adult siblings, aging parents, high school boyfriends, middle school mean girls, the lifelong effects of birth order, and all the other things that follow us into adulthood, whether we like them to or not.

I can't wait to see where this goes.
What books are making your Monday better?

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Book mail is the best kind of mail, isn’t it?! Th Book mail is the best kind of mail, isn’t it?!

This month, I’m hosting a picture book giveaway for this beautiful book publishing next week:

A Quilt of Stars” Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream by Karen Nyberg and Ann McCallum Staats & Illustrated by Alida Massari

Here’s a bit about it from the publisher:

What would you do with an impossible dream?

Dr. Karen Nyberg yearned to reach the stars, and when they were finally within grasp, she wanted to share the extraordinary sight with the world. Seeing that the Earth from a distance was like a quilted masterpiece of people and places, she put her skills with needle and thread to use―in space!

When Nyberg lived on the International Space Station, she and NASA invited crafters from around the world to join a project to stitch together a global community quilt. Thousands of people from more than 30 countries stitched quilt squares that were combined to make 28 king-size quilts displayed at the 40th International Quilt Festival in Houston.

With dreamy illustrations from Alida Massari that perfectly capture Nyberg’s starry quilt and fun facts about space on every page, A Quilt of Stars is an accurate retelling of Karen Nyberg’s true story. This book is an inspiration to those in love with STEM and art, teaching children that anyone with a goal, a community, and a dash of persistence can stitch together a dream.

Entering the giveaway is simple: 
*Like this post. Repost and tag a friend for bonus entries!
*Follow @AffinitoLit and @Familiusbooks

Note: This giveaway is open to US residents 18+ only.

I’ll contact the winner privately to exchange mailing information. Happy reading!
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sophie Blackall about the newest book in the STELLA & MARIGOLD series with Annie Barrows: PAST AND PRESENTS.

This book follows the imaginative adventures of two young sisters as they uncover who might have lived in their half-house in the past and the presents left behind. As with the other books in this illustrated chapter book series, it is simply delightful.

Come listen as we talk about the exact moment Sophie knew she wanted to be an illustrator, the outstretched hands that helped Sophie in her journey, the true magic of children’s literature and a new word that you might not have heard of before. The conversation was a true delight and I’ll cherish it. 

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Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm reading a book that will literally change how I approach the next 30 days of my life:

BOOK CLUB CONFIDENTIAL by Julie Hatcher

It's about three friends who decide to go all in on their main character energy for 30 days and see how it changes their lives. Their weekly book club meetings turn from talking only about books to talking about books AND the courageous shifts they are making in their lives, big and small. 

Plus, when things fall apart at the start of the book, the main character grabs a notebook and starts listing. This book has my heart!

What if we all decided to become the main character in our own lives and act as the heroine in our own stories? I know I'd do things differently. Would you?

Read this one. It publishes on October 26, so preorder!

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Traci N. Todd about her newest picture book: THAT YOU ARE HERE IS NO SMALL THING.

This stunning picture book is an unforgettable exploration of culture and history that records the important survival story Black children carry and celebrates their hope for a radiant future. It’s a book you’ll feel deep in your heart. 

Come listen as we talk about the bravery she built up over ten years to share her writing, the birthday gift to herself that inspired her newest book and the beautiful way she wove together science, history and wonder as Vashti Harrison worked her illustration magic to complement it. 

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