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Kidlit Love Podcast

Middle Grade Rom-Com: WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST? by G.F. Miller

July 21, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with G.F. Miller about her newest upper middle grade novel: WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST? This relatable middle grade rom-com for tweens follows a girl determined to ditch her goody-two-shoes image...
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A Passion for Plants: LEIF’S GIFT with Michael Wang

July 17, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Michael Wang about his debut picture book: LEIF’S GIFT. This gorgeous picture book is about a boy named Leif who’s green thumb has turned his bedroom into a jungle. When important things go missing in the overgrowth, Leif must find...
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Interacting with Readers: GIRAFFE’S BOOK IS MISSING A STORY with DK Ryland

July 14, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with DK Ryland about her newest picture book: Giraffe’s Book is Missing a Story. It’s the sequel to her debut picture book, Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book and it invites readers into an interactive experience along with 6 furry...
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Exploring Complex Relationships: THE FAMILY I’M IN with Sharon Flake

July 10, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sharon Flake about the third book in the I’m In series: THE FAMILY I’M IN. This book explores the complex relationships between black boys and their fathers, highlighting the challenges they face while growing up and defining what it means...
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Reading, Community & Fulfilling Dreams: Sarang Saves the School with Korena DiRoma Howley

July 7, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Korena DiRoma Howley about her debut picture book: Sarang Saves the School. This book was inspired by true events in South Korea and shows readers it’s never too late to fulfil a dream. Come listen as we talk about Korena’s...
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Big Themes Through Exciting Action: Into the Rapids with Ann Braden

July 3, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ann Braden about her newest middle grade novel: Into the Rapids. Ann writes beautiful books about kids learning to stand up for themselves when things are hard and in this book, readers also learn that even the most self-reliant of...
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A World Worth Saving & Are You a Friend of Dorothy with Kyle Lukoff

June 30, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kyle Lukoff about his newest middle grade and picture book releases: A World Worth Saving & Are You a Friend of Dorothy. A World Worth Saving Is a middle grade novel that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching...
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Enthralling Dystopian Verse: Alone & Away by Megan E. Freeman

June 26, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Megan E. Freeman about her companion novels-in-verse: Alone & Away. The first book, ALONE, tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. The companion novel, AWAY,...
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Exploring The Amina Banana Series with Shifa Saltagi Safadi

June 23, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shifa Saltagi Safadi about the first two books in her new Amina Banana Series: Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship and Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning. This new series is about a determined and clever third grader...
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Power on the Page & Stage: KNUCKLEHEAD by Tony Keith Jr.

June 19, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tony Keith Jr. about his newest young adult poetry collection: Knucklehead. Knucklehead is a brilliant and electric poetry collection that subverts a narrow way of thinking and empathizes with young people who are misunderstood and unheard.  Come listen as we...
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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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