On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nancy Castaldo about her newest releases: Whales in the City and Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River. 

Both of these books explore the state of our rivers, particularly the Hudson River in New York, the history behind them and how readers can help protect them. 

Come listen as we dive deep into Nancy’s research process for writing her books, the spark she hopes to light in readers and the idea of conservation optimism threaded throughout her books. 

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!

Whales in the City by Nancy Castaldo (Amazon / Bookshop)

Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River by Nancy Castaldo (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Nancy online:

Website: https://nancycastaldo.com/ 

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

Twitter / X: https://x.com/NCastaldoAuthor 

Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3pn7yinitezjb7qak54hroe5 

I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!