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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 Liana Finck about her newest picture book: Mixed Feelings.

This picture book explores the nuance of feelings young readers experience in a uniquely validating and heartfelt way. I'd add that many adult readers will find their feelings validated in this book, too.

Come listen as we talk about Liana’s love of drawing and the importance behind it, how she creates her drawing and double page spreads and the power of picture books for both children and adults.

@lianafinck
@penguinrandomhouse
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Today, I’m sharing a therapeutic technique for y

Today, I’m sharing a therapeutic technique for your notebook: one that can be done at any time, anywhere and to anyone, to help you feel better, get more clarity and spark your creativity, too.

What’s the technique? Writing hand-written letters that you’ll never send.

Come listen as I explore the research behind this practice and offer many different ways you could bring this into your own notebooking.

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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 Padma Venkatraman about her newest middle grade novel: Safe Harbor.

This gorgeous novel-in-verse tells the story of two kids who help rescue a wounded seal and in doing so, learn it's okay to show their emotions and find their own safe harbors. It has so many effortless layers inside that readers will find love and hope in.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind the book, the way Padma’s writing and work life combine and the new role models this book provides for readers.

@venkatraman.padma
@penguinrandomhouse
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Books make Mondays better! Today, I'm cracking op

Books make Mondays better!

Today, I'm cracking open The Bookbinder by Pip Williams. It has been on my TBR for a while and I am finally ready to enjoy it.

Here's the summary:
A young British woman working in a book bindery gets a chance to pursue knowledge and love when World War I upends her life in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick The Dictionary of Lost Words.

Books? Bookbinding? Love? History? Yes, please.

What books are making your Monday better?

One more thing...if you're curious about the children's literature books I'm reading, be sure to follow my KidLit Love Substack!

Books can make life better. Books can change lives

Books can make life better. Books can change lives. Books can heal.

This book reminds us of that.

In it, we meet Karissa, a woman who is starting over after her husband left her for her best-friend-next-door-neighbor. A new house, a new job, a new start. She launches a book club with her new friends and learns some valuable lessons from each book selected, lessons that are shared as quotes at the top of each chapter.

Karissa has such a beautiful spirit and philosophy toward life, even amidst her hardships, and unexpected beauty emerges in multiple ways. While her story takes center stage, we also get to know her new friends as the story is told from multiple perspectives.

I loved this book.

@sheilarobertswriter
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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 Azadeh Westergaard about her newest picture book: The One and Only Googoosh.

This beautiful picture book is the author’s love letter to Iran and a celebration of an iconic Iranian woman. The prose is lyrical and emotional and the illustrations are immersive and unique.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind the book, explore the inviting format and chat about Azadeh’s process for research, writing and illustrating.

@ahwestergaard
@penguinrandomhouse
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