On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakornabout the fourth book in their middle grade graphic novels series PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full.

The PAWS series is about a group of friends from diverse backgrounds and with different interests and family structures that come together in a dog walking club. 

In this book, Hazel secretly takes on her first solo PAWS job in an effort to prove to her overprotective mother that, despite her wheelchair, she is just as capable as her friends. 

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration about the series, the important representation found on the pages and the collaborative process that brings their graphic novels to life. 

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn (Amazon / Bookshop)

PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn (Amazon / Bookshop)

PAWS: Mindy Makes Some Space by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn (Amazon / Bookshop)

PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Michele online:

Website: https://msassyk.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msassyk/ 

Here’s where you can find Nathan online:

Website: https://nathanfairbairn.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfairbairn/ 

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