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Kidlit Love Podcast

Cozy Family Rituals: BREAD IS LOVE by Pooja Makhijani

February 2, 2026 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Pooja Makhijani about her newest picture book: BREAD IS LOVE. This beautiful picture book explores family rituals, baking and eating good food and it is sure to bring you all the feels...
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Gripping Dark Academia: THE AFTERMYTH by Tracy Wolff

January 29, 2026 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tracy Wolff about her newest middle grade novel: THE AFTERMYTH. This dark academia fantasy middle grade novel is a bold and magical tale about forging your own path and is gripping from the very first page to the last. Come...
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Finding Home Inside: THE BLUE HOUSE I LOVED by Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin

January 26, 2026 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin about their newest picture book together: THE BLUE HOUSE I LOVED. In this stunning picture book, a Hmong girl tells the story of her beloved aunt and uncle’s first home in America, long gone...
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Immersive & Emotional: A RAMADAN NIGHT by Nadine Presley

January 19, 2026 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nadine Presley about her newest picture book: A RAMADAN NIGHT. This beautiful picture book celebrates the beginning of Ramadan with a young boy and his father exploring the wonder, excitement and peace of the holiday. It’s a book you can...
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Big Emotions & Beautiful Themes: A YEAR WITHOUT A HOME by V.T. Bidania

January 12, 2026 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with V.T. Bidania about her newest middle grade novel: A YEAR WITHOUT A HOME. This middle grade historical fiction novel-in-verse illuminates the long, difficult journey that many Hmong refugees faced after the Vietnam war. It’s full of gorgeous prose, lyrical descriptions...
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Honoring What’s Inside: THE WILDEST THING by Emily Winfield Martin

January 5, 2026 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Emily Winfield Martin about her newest picture book: THE WILDEST THING. This stunning picture book invites readers to listen to our own inner voices that long for us to be brave and bold. Combining words with lush, full-color illustrations, this...
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For the Love of Reading: 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP by Bianca Schulze

December 29, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bianca Schulze about her newest book: 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP. The amazing book is part book, part journal and is FULL of reading inspiration. From old favorites to newly released titles across a wide range of...
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A Book the World Needs Right Now: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S by Scott Magoon

December 22, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Scott Magoon about his newest picture book: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S. This whimsical and heartfelt picture book celebrates community, resilience and making space for others, even when the world is changing. This is a book that the world truly...
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Heartwarming Characters to Love: THE SNOWMAN CODE by Simon Stephenson

December 15, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Simon Stephenson about his new book for young readers: THE SNOWMAN CODE. In this cozy winter story, a six hundred year old snowman and a ten and a half year old girl strike up an unlikely friendship as they try...
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Delightful Fun: MEET THE SMUSHKINS by Claudia Rueda

December 8, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Claudia Ruesda about her newest picture book: MEET THE SMUSHKINS. This adorable book explores what it means to make a house a home. With its bright and inviting illustrations, you won’t want to close the final page. It’s truly a...
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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 Katie Clapham about her new illustrated chapter book: INDIE IN DISGUISE: STYLING-ING AND OTHER JOBS.

This is a delightful chapter book about Indie, a girl who loves imaginary play and imagining all the things she could be. Whether it’s a stylist, a dentist, a cleaner or a librarian, readers are sure to explore what lights them up, too. 

Come listen as we talk about Katie’s journey through writing picture books, chapter books and books for adults and teens, the important roles of imaginary play using what you have in the time you have and her hopes for inspiring children to think about all the possibilities that await them. It’s a delightful book sure to spark conversation, imagination and inspiration!

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

This week, I'm reading BOOKWORM by Lucy Mangan.

I'm only a few chapters in and already I'm transported back to my own childhood reading and remembering how all-encompassing my reading life was then. It's a walk down memory lane and is introducing me to so many new (but old!) books to love. 

Plus, I'm buddy reading it with a bookish friend, so that adds to the experience!

What books are making your Monday better?

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Are you looking for a book to add to your summer T Are you looking for a book to add to your summer TBR stack? 

This beautiful book swept me away to the sun-kissed, delicious Italian coast and wrapped me in tenderness and love for oneself, for family and for the future. 

When three-second born daughters try to break their family curse, they realize the power was within themselves the entire time. 

It was exactly what I needed.
On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing f On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when life feels small. 

You know, when you find yourself doing the same things in the same way day in and day out and rather than comforting you, it feels like your missing something. 

It’s for when you find yourself saying NO to all sorts of things in your life when saying YES might be what you need to for what’s next to find you. 

Grab a notebook and come listen!
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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 Lauren Castillo about her newest release: SCHOOL FOR WOODLAND CREATURES.

This newest release of the OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG series is a cozy early reader that takes place on the first day of school and is about overcoming your doubts and letting your light shine. It’s delightful!

Come listen as we talk about Lauren’s multi-faceted journey into children’s literature, the personal connection behind each book in the OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG series and the beautiful themes that are sure to inspire readers. Plus, you’ll learn what my favorite illustration in the book was, a theme carried through the whole series. It’s a delightful and joyful conversation!

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

This week, I’m reading MAKING SENSE OF LIFE by Simin Cai.

It’s bookish serendipity at its best: I won it in a Goodreads giveaway and it seems to fit my one word theme of BASK for August quite well:

What matters most for me and how do I want to enjoy it?

What books are making your Monday better?
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