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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 Meredith Walker about her new book for teens: BE YOURSELF AND OTHER BAD ADVICE.

In this book, readers learn not just how to be themselves, but how to find their authentic selves. Through personal anecdotes, journaling prompts, and big-sisterly advice, Meredith gives readers the tools to find themselves. This might be written for teens, but I’d argue it’s a book we all need.

Come listen as we talk about the Smart Girls foundation Meredith founded with Amy Poehler, the varied chapter titles that invite readers to think for themselves and her hopes that all readers will not only find themselves more interesting, but will enjoy the process of who they are becoming, too.

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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 you need a bit of hope. 

It’s ideal for when things feel hard, for when life seems overwhelming and for when you’d like to brighten your outlook for the future.

Grab your notebook and press play! The podcast link is in my bio!

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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 Alyssa Capucilli about her newest book in her beloved Biscuit series: BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY.

With over 100 books in the BISCUIT series translated into 12 different languages, there’s a BISCUIT book for everyone. In this newest book, Biscuit’s family ferry ride is full of fun surprises aboard a big boat from seagulls, to dolphins, to meeting the captain, and more!

Come listen as we talk about the origin story behind the Biscuit series, the unhurried and longform way the stories come to fruition, the delightful way she met her longtime illustrator and her beautiful hopes for readers.

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

This week, I'm reading the book selection for my Restorative Reading & Writing Circle on Substack. Here it is:

THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS by Annie Hartnett

In May, we’re exploring the one-word theme of HOPE: how we might define the word in our own lives as well as find more of it. This book seems like a perfect fit and a lovely way to kick off Spring reading season!

The publisher calls it a "darkly comic and warm-hearted novel about an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death".

What books are making your Monday better?

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Are you an educator who is feeling called to dust Are you an educator who is feeling called to dust off your notebook and create a new or refreshed notebooking habit for the coming summer season?

Join me, Beth Rimer and Tanny McGregor for a joyful notebooking session with the National Writing Project on May 20th at 7p EST titled:

The Notebook of Your Dreams: Varied Perspectives and Time-Tested Practices

Message me for the link!

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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 Lin Oliver about her newest middle grade book: POOCH ON THE LOOSE.

It’s the first book released in the After-School Kindness Crew series she’s co-written with Goldie Hawn and explores friendship, community and the power of kindness. It’s full of real-life relationships, hilarious classroom shenanigans and practical tips to support students’ mental health off the page, too. 

Come listen as we talk about how Lin started her journey in children’s literature from a help wanted posting and over time, has written over 65 books for children AND co-founded the prestigious SCBWI, the ultimate organization for the field of children’s literature. We’ll explore how the new series came to be, talk about the humor and heart found on the pages and uncover the behind-the-scenes magic that makes the book (and the series!) so special. 

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