Kidlit Love Podcast

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...

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...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brian Weisfeld about his books for entrepreneurial kids: You’re the Boss. This book is just what every budding entrepreneur needs, child or adult. It’s filled with easy-to-digest information, inspirational stories and immediate actions to bring your dreams to life.  Come...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tracy Badua about her newest middle grade novel: Thea and the Mischief Makers. This book has a cast of characters to love, including two Filipino goblins threatening to wreak havoc on the characters’ lives and town. It has such beautiful...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Britnee Meiser about her middle grade debut: All My Bests. This upper middle grade novel is told in a delightful format of letters and playlists and follows Immie and Jack as their long-time friendship starts changing. Come listen as we...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nashae Jones about her newest middle grade novel: As You Wish. In this middle grade novel, a girl learns the hard way to be careful what she wishes for and features a chaos-loving West African Trickster God. It has all...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Thomas Wheeler about the first book in his new middle grade series: Everwhen School of Time Travel and Other Odd Sciences: The Doomsday Vault.  This book is an action-packed, truly unique time-and-place experience that is sure to hook middle grade...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with David A. Kelly about his newest early chapter books: Satchel’s Stolen Strike and The Two-Minute Warning.  These books are from his beloved series: Ballpark Mysteries and Football Mysteries. David’s books have been connecting with sports and mystery-minded readers for years...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Audrey Perrott about her newest picture book: A Hat for House. This delightful picture book tells the story of what happens when a storm blows House’s roof away. It’s a reassuring tale of community, of coming together during any storm...