Kidlit Love Podcast

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Heather Bouwman about her newest middle grade novel: Scattergood. This heart-piercing historical fiction novel brings young readers to rural Iowa in 1941 where twelve-year-old Peggy’s quiet life is turned upside down by refugee arrivals, first love and a heart-breaking diagnosis....

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 a stolen candy bar, pushing him to navigate...

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,...

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...

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...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sara Holly Ackerman and Alona Millgram about their newest picture book: Challah for Shabbat Tonight. This beautiful picture book celebrates Jewish joy and intergenerational love as it follows a girl and her grandmother preparing for Shabbat dinner by baking traditional...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with James Preller about his newest middle grade novel: Shaken.  This book is about a girl who has dedicated her whole life to soccer and finds herself with a serious concussion after a play went wrong in the game. The aftermath...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alex London & Paul O. Zelinsky about their picture book: Still Life.  This delightful book invites readers into the world of art…but that world isn’t always what it seems.  Come listen as we talk about the middle-of-the-night moment that inspired...