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Life at the intersection of reading, writing & yoga

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Martin Stewart and David Habben about the first two titles in their middle grade series: Bridget Vanderpuff and The Baked Escape and Bridget Vanderpuff and The Ghost Train.

These middle grade novels are filled with mystery, mischief and melt-in-your-mouth delights. It’s the series I wish was written many years ago for my own childhood self, but my adult self was quite happy to read it to my inner child instead.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind the series, the personal connections from both the author and illustrator inside the pages and give you a sneak peek into loveable characters and fantastical events. This was one of the most delightful conversations I’ve had on the podcast and you’re sure to love it, too.

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Spring is coming and that means many of us have ou

Spring is coming and that means many of us have our eye on growth, renewal and learning in the coming months. It’s the perfect time to take a closer look at our reading and writing lives and how they can help us move into this new season with purpose, intention and joy.

Today’s guest is going to help us do just that. Bijal Shah, owner of Book Therapy and author of Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading, is back to explore the life-changing magic of reading and how to pair it with a practice I’ve been exploring in my own reading life ever since our first conversation: literary reflective journaling.

Come listen as we catch up on what Bijal’s been up to, explore the role of bibliotherapy, especially in a season of renewal, and take a deeper dive into how writing in relation to our reading can magnify the positive effects.

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Oh, this book. This book was a love letter to wo

Oh, this book.

This book was a love letter to words, to father-daughter relationships, to friendship and sisterhood, to motherhood, freedom and to love.

As someone who loves words, I could not get enough of this book set during the creation of the first Oxford English Dictionary back in the early 1900’s. The words, the connections, the movements, the transformation....so good.

But above all, it’s a reminder of the power that words hold, the dance of who decides the weight they carry and the exclusion of many as a result of those decisions.

Pip Williams has done an exquisite job here.

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#GetLiterate
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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sabrina and Eunice Moyle about the newest release in their graphic novel chapter book: The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella: Comet Together.

This book is fun, adventurous, humorous, bright, colorful and the ultimate enjoyable reading experience. Astrid and Stella are best friends who go on fun adventures together, learning about themselves and the world along the way.

Come listen as we talk about their sisterly journey through creativity, how this series was born and the role that fun and creativity can play in our lives. I was so inspired after this conversation!

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

Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm finishing The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.

It is SPECTACULAR.

I knew I would love it because I enjoyed The Bookbinder so much, but this book is everything AND I found some Easter eggs connecting the two books together, which was a delightful surprise.

Emme works in the Scriptorium with her father where they work tirelessly to put together the first Oxford English Dictionary back in the early 1900's. The words, the connections, the movements, the transformation....so good. I don't want it to end. =)

What books are making your Monday better?

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bobbie Pyron about her newest middle grade book: Octopus Moon.

This novel-in-verse tells the story of a young girl navigating depression at the start of fifth grade. It’s deeply moving and powerful and one many readers are going to keep close to their hearts.

Come listen as we talk about Bobbie’s late bloom into children’s literature, the power of books as mirrors and windows and her hope for Octopus Moon readers.

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