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A Lit Life

Kidlit Love Podcast

Immersive Action: THE PICASSO CURSE by Dan Gutman

December 4, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Dan Gutman about his newest middle grade novel: THE PICASSO CURSE. This middle grade novel follows Edwin as he weighs what to do about a million dollar Picasso doodle he found tucked...
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Finding Strength: YUMI & MONSTER by Kam Redlawsk

December 1, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kam Redlawsk about her debut picture book: YUMI & MONSTER. This truly stunning picture book will inspire anyone (everyone!) who has faced illness, loss or any life situation that seems insurmountable. It’s a journey into the emotions we feel when...
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Big Feelings & Messy Families: THIS WAY TO HAPPY by Alison Green Myers

November 24, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alison Green Myers about her newest middle grade novel: THIS WAY TO HAPPY. This is a heartwarming novel about loss, friendship and the many paths we take to create happiness set at a family amusement park. I hugged the book...
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Books That Make You Feel: FINDING LOST by Holly Goldberg Sloan

November 20, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Holly Goldberg Sloan about her newest middle grade novel: FINDING LOST. In this book, readers meet Cordy, a girl who is grieving the loss of her father when a scrappy dog wanders into her life, a dog she names Lost. ...
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Honoring Friendship: OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO by Kristen Remenar

November 17, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kristen Remenar about her newest picture book release: OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO. This is a delightful book about planning a Fall Feast and learning about our friends in the process. It’s for both young readers and old and is perfect...
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Spreading Kindness: DUDE, BE NICE by Sarah Scheerger

November 13, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sarah Scheerger about her newest picture book: DUDE, BE NICE. This book was inspired by the real-life Dude. Be Nice. project and follows an adorable bear named Dude who thinks he is the nicest bear in town, but quickly learns...
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DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT SO FABULOUS LIFE by Rachel Rene Russell & Nikki Russell

November 10, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rachel Rene Russell & Nikki Russell, the mother-daughter, author-illustrator team behind the newest full-color release in their DORK DIARIES series: TALES FROM A NOT SO FABULOUS LIFE. This series follows Nikki Maxwell  as she chronicles her life through text and...
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Gratitude & Gathering: GATHER GRATEFUL by Megan Litwin

November 6, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Megan Litwin about her newest picture book: GATHER GRATEFUL. This is a stunning picture book that welcomes the arrival of Fall in a season of community and Thanksgiving. The rhymes will captivate you and the incredible illustrations will have you...
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Childhood Connections: KAT & BRANDY by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

November 3, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt about her newest picture book: KAT & BRANDY. This is a delightfully inspiring, empowering and heartwarming tale about the powerful connection between animals and humans and the enduring friendships that can change a child’s life.  Come listen...
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A Sense of Belonging: THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL & THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP by Tara J. Hannon

October 30, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tara J. Hannon about her newest illustrated chapter book releases: THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL & THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP. These titles are the first two books in Tara’s new illustrated chapter book series that highlight themes of...
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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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