Kidlit Love Podcast

In this episode, I’m talking with New York Times best-selling author James Ponti. James is the author of four incredibly popular middle grade book series: City Spies, Framed and his newest: The Sherlock Society. Come listen as we talk about his journey to writing for middle grade readers, how he plots,...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Hena Khan about her newest middle grade graphic novel: We Are Big Time. Hena is the author of multiple books that center on Pakistani American and Muslim characters for over 2 decades. Books like Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to...

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Naseem Hrab, author of my favorite Otis & Peanut graphic novel series and other beautiful picture books. Listen as we talk about the one thing that finally gave her the confidence to write, the pieces of her that live inside...

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ritu Hemnani about her debut middle novel in verse: Lion of the Sky. It’s an incredible historical novel about the British Partition of India.  This book was such an experience. It often stopped me in my tracks and took my...

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Polly Holyoke. Polly is the author of the award-winning Neptune Trilogy and acclaimed Skyriders series. She’s here today to talk about the inspiration behind her work, how she creates vivid, believable new worlds for her novels and how important it...

If you have a dream in your heart to write a children’s book, or any book really, then this episode is for you.  Today, I’m talking with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone, children’s literature authors with books we know and love.  Together, they have written two books designed to...

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kao Kalia Yang and Khou Vue, the author and illustrator team behind Caged, a stunning, powerful picture book. Listen as we talk about Caged, the cool connection both of their daughters have in contributing to their careers and how they...

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Matt Landis, a middle grade author whose books aim to make history “not boring”. His books certainly accomplish that mission, especially his newest series-starter National Archive Hunters: Capitol Chase. Listen as we talk about his work as a history teacher,...

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lynne Kelly, an award-winning author of three middle grade novels that will steal your heart. Listen as we talk about and take a deeper dive into The Secret Language of Birds, a novel that gave me all the feels that...