Latest Podcast Episodes & Posts
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Maria Marianayagam about her newest middle grade novel: No Purchase Necessary. This book is about a Sri Lanka boy’s life that spirals out of control when he wins a prize in...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Elly Swartz about her newest middle grade novel: Same Page. This book is a book for every book-lover. It follows Bess Stein, her friends and a group of rockstar librarians called The Book Warriors as they fight against book-banning. Plus,...
We are at the time of the year where we are setting intentions, making goals and looking forward to a new year ahead. This year, I abandoned my usual way of creating goals and it wasn’t on purpose. A dumpster fire of a day turned into a therapeutic journaling session that...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Amy Makechnie about her newest middle grade novel: The McNifficents. This middle grade novel tells the story of six rambunctious children and their nanny, who happens to be a very dignified Miniature Schnauzer. Come listen as we talk about Amy’s...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jyoti Rajan Gopal about her newest picture book: Love is Here With You. This beautiful book is wrapped in comfort and love as readers listen to a beautiful lullaby perfect for bedtime reading or anytime we want to feel warmly...
It’s time for my annual notebook stack reveal! Today, I’m sharing my 2025 notebook stack: all the notebooks I’m using and loving and why. Right now, I’ve got a stack of 7 notebooks I’ll use across the coming weeks and months…and maybe one or two more up my sleeve, too. I’ll...
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Yamile Saied Mendez about her newest middle grade novel: The Beautiful Game. The Beautiful Game is an uplifting, heartfelt novel about family, self-confidence, the power of second chances and soccer, too. Come listen as we talk about the power of...
It’s Christmas Eve! A couple of weeks ago, I released my gifting episode: Gifts for Restorative Reading & Writing. It was such a popular episode and everyone LOVED the homemade coupon I created for you to give to a friend and enjoy a reading and writing session together. And now….I’m giving...
