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Kidlit Love Podcast

An Embodied Reading Experience: BAD BADGER by Maryrose Wood

June 16, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Maryrose Wood about her newest middle grade novel: Bad Badger: A Love Story. In this illustrated chapter book, readers meet Septimus, a badger who fears he may not be a badger at...
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Embracing Self-Love & Enoughness: BECOMING BOBA by Joanna Ho

June 12, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Joanna Ho about her newest picture book: BECOMING BOBA. This charming picture book celebrates self-love and identity and reminds readers that there is always room for unique flavors in our communities. It’s cute and charming, yet has deeply important messages,...
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We Need Funny Books: IT STARTED WITH A P with Brittany Pomales

June 9, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Pomales about her debut picture book: It Started with a P. This is a hilarious, alliterative read aloud where a young king decides on the morning of his birthday that everything with the letter P must go.  Come listen...
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Magic Grounded in Reality: A Little Like Magic by Sarah Kurpiel

June 5, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sarah Kurpiel about her newest picture book: A Little Like Magic.  This charming book highlights the rewards of stepping outside of your comfort zone and finding inspiration in art and the natural beauty of the world.  Come listen as we...
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Celebrating Summer Reading with Lea Anne Borders of Bookelicious

June 4, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lea Anne Borders, the founder and CEO of Bookelicious. Bookelicious is a platform that uses cutting-edge technology to match kids with the books they’ll love, helping them build strong reading identities and inspire them to read more, a mission that...
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The Important Role of Comics: Very Bad at Math with Hope Larson

June 2, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Hope Larson about her newest middle grade graphic novel: Very Bad at Math. In this semi-autobiographical graphic novel, readers meet Verity, an 8th grader who is seemingly perfect at everything….except math, something Verity tries to keep a secret. Come listen...
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We Protect What We Love: A Wolf Called Fire with Rosanne Parry

May 29, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rosanne Parry about her newest middle grade novel: A Wolf Called Fire. This book is an immersive, wilderness survival story of a wolf pup known as Warm. In it, you’ll experience all of the expected ups and downs of surviving...
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Centering Neurodiversity & Transness: Glitch Girl by Rainie Oet

May 26, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rainie Oet about her debut middle grade novel: Glitch Girl.  This is a lyrical novel-in-verse that places transness and neurodiversity front and center in the most raw, real and beautiful way. It will go straight to your heart. Come listen...
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Can You Imagine? The Life & Art of Yoko Ono by Lisa Tolin

May 22, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lisa Tolin about her newest picture book: Can You Imagine? The Life & Art of Yoko Ono. This biography explores the art, music and creativity of Yoko Ono’s extraordinary life with breathtaking beauty and illustrations.  Come listen as we talk...
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Graphic Novel Adaptations: The Lemonade War with Jacqueline Davies

May 19, 2025 in Kidlit Love Podcast
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jacqueline Davies about her new graphic novel adaptation of The Lemonade War.  The original book was published back in 2007 told the story of two siblings literally caught in a lemonade war. This new graphic novel version captures the original...
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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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