Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors

E228: Listen to Your Heart, Find Your People & Say Yes: REALLY RUBIE by Maddie Frost

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!It’s a busy week here on the KidLit Love podcast! Today, I’m releasing a delightful episode with Maddie Frost about her newest book P...

E227: Connection & Community: IN THIS CLASSROOM by Andrew Hacket

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!If I’m completely honest, my weekend wasn’t all that happy. One of our family dogs, our teeny-tiny Lucy, passed away and it has been ...

E226: Love, Acceptance & Reassurance: MAMA SAYS I’M FINE by Brittney Cooper

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!It’s still only May, but I am gearing up for a lovely season of summer reading, building my stack and planning my bookish field trips t...

E225: Friendship, Fun & Medical Mysteries: DEEPA, M.D. by Priya Swaminathan

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Priya Swaminathan about her debut middle grade novel: DEEPA, M.D.This is a heart-warmin...

E224: Unforgettable Verse: MY BROTHER OLIVER by R.L Toalson

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!There has been a lot of upheaval in the world of children’s literature over the past couple of weeks and the only thing I know for sure...

E223: BE YOURSELF AND OTHER BAD ADVICE with Meredith Walker

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back with another bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast! I try not to clog your Inbox with more episodes than you can listen to, but I could ...

E222: Celebrating a Beloved Character: BISCUIT RIDES THE FERRY by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Alyssa Satin Capucilli with you this week! Biscuit is a beloved character for many and we ta...

E221: Kindness & Mindfulness: POOCH ON THE LOOSE with Lin Oliver

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back with another bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast! This episode truly captures what I think books and reading can do for us: help us fe...

E220: Safety, Comfort & Fun: BAD BADGER: A FAMILY STORY by Maryrose Wood

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!It’s the start of a new month, a new season and a whole new set of picture book and middle grade novels to share with you!This week, I’...

E219: THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back with another bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast! I try to release only one episode a week so I do not overwhelm you with episodes to ...

E219: Food, Family & Identity: TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION by Melissa Taylor

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!Our little corner of Substack is growing and more and more kidlit-lovers are finding their way to this space. I couldn’t be happier! I’...

E218: The Stories Behind the Story: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU by Nancy Hudgins

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise!I’m here with a bonus episode to close out the end of National Library week with a delightful middle grade biography of an important bookis...

E217: A Paranormal Atmospheric Read: GIRL OF LORE by Melanie Dale

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!No matter what’s going on in my life, reading ALWAYS makes me feel better and always has. Whether I escape into a fictional novel, lear...

E216: Staying True & Making Change: HAFSA’S WAY by Aisha Saeed

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!I have some exciting news!I’ve always wanted to write a picture book and the over 200 episodes of my KidLit Love podcast have solidifie...

E215: A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC OR LIKE LIGHTNING IN AN UMBRELLA STORM by Philip Stead

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday!There’s something magic about reading. We can get lost inside another world without ever leaving our home. We can escape to another tim...

E214: A Love Letter to Librarians: HOPE RODE by Lauren H. Kerstein

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lauren H. Kerstein about her newest picture book: HOPE RODE.This picture book tells the...

E213: Navigating Complicated Relationships: THE BLUE DRESS by Rebecca Morrison

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rebecca Morrison about her debut middle grade novel: THE BLUE DRESS.In this book, an Ir...

E212: THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN by Jasmine Warga

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking withJasmine Warga about her newest middle grade novel: THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEG...

E211: Survival Against All Odds: FOLLOW THE WATER by Ellen Cochrane

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ellen Cochrane about her newest release: FOLLOW THE WATER.This book tells the true stor...

E210: SPARK: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone by Ainissa Ramirez

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ainissa Ramirez about her new picture book: SPARK: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures...

E209: Light, Love & Adventure: THE MAGIC OF SOMEDAY SOON by Michelle Lee

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Michelle Lee about her newest middle grade novel: THE MAGIC OF SOMEDAY SOON.This is a h...

E208: Immersive Intrigue & Mystery: HEIRESS OF NOWHERE by Stacey Lee

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Stacey Lee about her newest young adult novel: HEIRESS OF NOWHERE.In this gripping hist...

E207: Piercing Emotion: GLORY BE by Jamie Sumner

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jamie Sumner about her newest middle grade novel-in-verse: GLORY BE.In this book, a gir...

E206: A Champion for Literacy: Reach Out & Read with Dr. Lynette Fraga

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Lynette Fraga, the CEO of Reach Out & Read, a nonprofit organization that promo...

E205: Celebrate & Commemorate: HONOR FLIGHT by Jeff Gottesfeld & Matt Tavares

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jeff Gottesfeld and Matt Tavares about their newest picture book: HONOR FLIGHT.This stu...

E204: Sparking Curiosity & Conversation: HAIL MARIAM with Huda Al-Marashi

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Huda Al-Marashi about her newest release: HAIL MARIAM.This middle grade novel is a hear...

E203: Beauty, Emotion & Connection: YOU ARE THE LAND by Steph Littlebird

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Steph Littlebird about her newest picture book: YOU ARE THE LAND.This stunning picture ...

E202: A Tsunami of Love: 100 WORDS TO SAY I LOVE YOU by Sandra Magsamen

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sandra Magsamen about her newest board book: 100 WORDS TO SAY I LOVE YOU.This delightfu...

E201: A Magical Escape: FAIRY DOOR DIARIES & BUNNY & CLYDE with Megan McDonald

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Megan McDonald about TWO of her newest releases: FAIRY DOOR DIARIES: ALIZA & THE HO...

E200: Cozy Family Rituals: BREAD IS LOVE by Pooja Makhijani

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Pooja Makhijani about her newest picture book: BREAD IS LOVE.This beautiful picture boo...

E199: Gripping Dark Academia: THE AFTERMYTH by Tracy Wolff

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tracy Wolff about her newest middle grade novel: THE AFTERMYTH.This dark academia fanta...

E198: Finding Home Inside: THE BLUE HOUSE I LOVED by Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kao Kalia Yang & Jen Shin about their newest picture book together: THE BLUE HOUSE ...

E197: Immersive & Emotional: A RAMADAN NIGHT by Nadine Presley

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nadine Presley about her newest picture book: A RAMADAN NIGHT.This beautiful picture bo...

E196: Big Emotions & Beautiful Themes: A YEAR WITHOUT A HOME by V.T. Bidania

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with V.T. Bidania about her newest middle grade novel: A YEAR WITHOUT A HOME.This middle gra...

E195: Honoring What’s Inside: THE WILDEST THING by Emily Winfield Martin

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Emily Winfield Martin about her newest picture book: THE WILDEST THING.This stunning pi...

E194: For the Love of Reading: 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP by Bianca Schulze

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bianca Schulze about her newest book: 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP.The amazing ...

E193: A Book the World Needs Right Now: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S by Scott Magoon

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Scott Magoon about his newest picture book: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S.This whim...

E192: Heartwarming Characters to Love: THE SNOWMAN CODE by Simon Stephenson

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Simon Stephenson about his new book for young readers: THE SNOWMAN CODE.In this cozy wi...

E191: Delightful Fun: MEET THE SMUSHKINS by Claudia Rueda

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Claudia Ruesda about her newest picture book: MEET THE SMUSHKINS.This adorable book exp...

E190: Immersive Action: THE PICASSO CURSE by Dan Gutman

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Dan Gutman about his newest middle grade novel: THE PICASSO CURSE.This middle grade nov...

E189: Finding Strength: YUMI & MONSTER by Kam Redlawsk

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kam Redlawsk about her debut picture book: YUMI & MONSTER.This truly stunning pictu...

E188: Big Feelings & Messy Families: THIS WAY TO HAPPY by Alison Green Myers

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alison Green Myers about her newest middle grade novel: THIS WAY TO HAPPY.This is a hea...

E187: Books That Make You Feel: FINDING LOST by Holly Goldberg Sloan

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Holly Goldberg Sloan about her newest middle grade novel: FINDING LOST.In this book, re...

E186: Honoring Friendship: OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO by Kristen Remenar

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kristen Remenar about her newest picture book release: OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO.This i...

E185: Spreading Kindness: DUDE, BE NICE by Sarah Scheerger

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sarah Scheerger about her newest picture book: DUDE, BE NICE.This book was inspired by ...

E184: DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT SO FABULOUS LIFE by Rachel Rene Russell & Nikki Russell

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rachel Rene Russell and Nikki Russell, the mother-daughter, author-illustrator team beh...

E183: Gratitude & Gathering: GATHER GRATEFUL by Megan Litwin

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Megan Litwin about her newest picture book: GATHER GRATEFUL.This is a stunning picture ...

E182: Childhood Connections: KAT & BRANDY by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt about her newest picture book: KAT & BRANDY.This is ...

E181: A Sense of Belonging: THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL & THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP by Tara J. Hannon

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tara J. Hannon about her newest illustrated chapter book releases: THE ONLY GHOST IN SC...

E180: Creepy Reading Fun: JASPER RABBIT’S CREEPY TALES: TROUBLING TONSILS by Aaron Reynolds

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Aaron Reynolds about the first book in his new middle grade series: JASPER RABBIT’S C...

E179: Past Lives Aligning with Present Lives: SOULMATCH by Rebecca Danzenbaker

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rebecca Danzenbaker about her debut young adult novel: SOULMATCH.In this book, readers ...

E178: THE GINGERBREAD MAN: NEW FRIEND ON THE LOOSE by Laura Murray

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Laura Murray about her newest early reader graphic novel: THE GINGERBREAD MAN: NEW FRIE...

E177: Exploring Sibling Relationships: STICKY HERMANA by Ana Siqueira

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ana Siqueira about her newest picture book: STICKY HERMANA.This picture book is a fun r...

E176: Love Beyond Words: WHAT LOLO WANTS by Cristina Oxtra

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Cristina Oxtra about her debut picture book: WHAT LOLO WANTS.In this heartwarming story...

E175: Highly Sensitive Characters: DREAM ON with Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes about their middle grade collaboration: DREAM ON.This...

E174: A Love Letter to Libraries: THE LIBRARY OF UNRULY TREASURES by Jeanne Birdsall

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jeanne Birdsall about her newest middle grade rom-com: THE LIBRARY OF UNRULY TREASURES....

E173: Connected History Comes Alive: COUSINS IN THE TIME OF MAGIC by Emma Otheguy

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Emma Otheguy about her middle grade fantasy novel: COUSINS IN THE TIME OF MAGIC.In this...

E172: WHAT KIND OF SHOES DOES A HIPPOPOTAMUS CHOOSE? with Kat Maconie

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with show designer Kat Maconie about her debut picture book: WHAT KIND OF SHOES DOES A HIPPO...

E171: Immersive YA Romance: RUN AWAY WITH ME by Brian Selznick

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brian Selznick about his newest young adult novel: RUN AWAY WITH ME.This is a profoundl...

E170: The Magic of Outdoors: FAIRY WALK by Gaia Cornwall

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Gaia Cornwall about her newest picture book: FAIRY WALK.In this beautiful picture book,...

E169: Friendship Meets Horror: LET’S SPLIT UP by Bill Wood

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bill Wood about his debut young adult novel: LET’S SPLIT UP.This electrifying tale of...

E167: Empowering Readers: IF LOOKS COULD KILL with Julie Berry

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Julie Berry about her newest young adult novel: IF LOOKS COULD KILL.This is a true-crim...

E168: Celebrating International Dot Day with Peter H. Reynolds

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Peter Reynolds to celebrate International Dot Day!If you are listening on the day this ...

E166: Family, Friendship & Fellowship: TROUBLE FINDS EVIE LEFTKOWITZ by Diana Harmon Asher

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Diana Harmon Asher about her newest middle grade novel: TROUBLE FINDS EVIE LEFTKOWITZ.T...

E165: An Immersive AI Reality: THE VALE by Abigail Hing Wen

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Abigail Hing Wen about her debut middle grade novel: THE VALE.This futuristic adventure...

E164: Action-Packed & Full of Fun: PRESS 1 FOR INVASION by J.A. Dauber

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with J.A Dauber about his debut middle grade novel: PRESS 1 FOR INVASION. In this immersive...

E163: Permission to Explore & Feel: SCHOOLED with Jamie Sumner

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jamie Sumner about her newest middle grade novel: SCHOOLED.This uplifting middle grade ...

E162: Moments, Mysteries & Friendship: HURRICANE HEIST by James Ponti

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with James Ponti about his newest middle grade series release: THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY: HURRICA...

E161: Permission to Feel: Picture Books with Rebecca Gardyn Levington

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rebecca Gardyn Levington about THREE of her newest picturebooks: FINDING FORGIVENESS, S...

E160: Embracing the Firsts: MEET ME AT WONDERLAND by Julia DeVillers

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Julia DeVillers about her newest upper middle grade rom-com: MEET ME AT WONDERLAND.This...

E159: Asking What-If Questions: SNOOP by Gordon Korman

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Gordon Korman about his newest middle grade novel: SNOOP.SNOOP is the story of a screen...

E158: More Than One Thing: WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW by Alyssa Colman

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alyssa Colman about her newest middle grade historical fiction novel: WHERE ONLY STORMS...

E157: Permission to Feel: A HERO’S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION by Pablo Cartaya

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Pablo Cartaya about his newest middle grade novel: A HERO’S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION....

E156: A Tribute to Tomie DePaola: WHERE ARE YOU, BRONTE? by Barbara McClintock

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Barbara McClintock about her newest picture book collaboration with the late Tomie DePa...

E155: Redefining Heroism: AT LAST SHE STOOD with Erin Entrada Kelly

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Erin Entrada Kelly about her non-fiction middle grade debut: AT LAST SHE STOOD: HOW JOE...

E154: More Capable Than We Think: BIG ENOUGH by Regina Linke

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Regina Linke about her newest picture book: BIG ENOUGH.This beautifully illustrated pic...

E153: Celebrating Neurodiversity: WISH IN A TREE by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lynda Mullaly Hunt about her new picture book: WISH IN A TREE.This beautiful picture bo...

E152: Middle Grade Thrillers: BLOOD IN THE WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tiffany D. Jackson about her middle grade debut novel: BLOOD IN THE WATER.This book is ...

E151: Love, Hope, Pride & Freedom: THE GATHERING TABLE by Antwan Eady

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Antwan Eady about his newest picture book release: THE GATHERING TABLE.This absolutely ...

E150: Middle Grade Rom-Com: WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST? by G.F. Miller

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with G.F. Miller about her newest upper middle grade novel: WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST?Th...

E149: A Passion for Plants: LEIF’S GIFT with Michael Wang

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Michael Wang about his debut picture book: LEIF’S GIFT.This gorgeous picture book is ...

E148: Interacting with Readers: GIRAFFE's BOOK IS MISSING A STORY by DK Ryland

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with DK Ryland about her newest picture book: Giraffe’s Book is Missing a Story.It’s the...

E147: Exploring Complex Relationships: THE FAMILY I’M IN with Sharon Flake

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sharon Flake about the third book in the I’m In series: THE FAMILY I’M IN.This book...

E146: Reading, Community & Fulfilling Dreams: Sarang Saves the School with Korean DiRoma Howley

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Korena DiRoma Howley about her debut picture book: Sarang Saves the School.This book wa...

E145: Big Themes Through Exciting Action: Into the Rapids with Ann Braden

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ann Braden about her newest middle grade novel: Into the Rapids.Ann writes beautiful bo...

E144: A World Worth Saving & Are You a Friend of Dorothy with Kyle Lukoff

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kyle Lukoff about his newest middle grade and picture book releases: A World Worth Savi...

E143: Enthralling Dystopian Verse: Alone & Away by Megan E. Freeman

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Megan E. Freeman about her companion novels-in-verse: Alone & Away.The first book, ...

E142: Exploring The Amina Banana Series with Shifa Saltagi Safadi

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shifa Saltagi Safadi about the first two books in her new Amina Banana Series: Amina Ba...

E141: Power on the Page & Stage: KNUCKLEHEAD by Tony Keith Jr.

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tony Keith Jr. about his newest young adult poetry collection: Knucklehead.Knucklehead ...

E140: An Embodied Reading Experience: BAD BADGER by Maryrose Wood

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Maryrose Wood about her newest middle grade novel: Bad Badger: A Love Story.In this ill...

E139: Embracing Self-Love & Enoughness: BECOMING BOBA by Joanna Ho

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Joanna Ho about her newest picture book: BECOMING BOBA.This charming picture book celeb...

E138: We Need Funny Books: IT STARTED WITH A P with Brittany Pomales

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Pomales about her debut picture book: It Started with a P.This is a hilarious,...

E137: Magic Grounded in Reality: A Little Like Magic by Sarah Kurpiel

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sarah Kurpiel about her newest picture book: A Little Like Magic. This charming book h...

E136: Celebrating Summer Reading with Lea Anne Borders of Bookelicious

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lea Anne Borders, the founder and CEO of Bookelicious.Bookelicious is a platform that u...

E135: The Important Role of Comics: Very Bad at Math with Hope Larson

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Hope Larson about her newest middle grade graphic novel: Very Bad at Math.In this semi-...

E134: We Protect What We Love: A Wolf Called Fire with Rosanne Parry

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rosanne Parry about her newest middle grade novel: A Wolf Called Fire.This book is an i...

E133: Centering Neurodiversity & Transness: Glitch Girl by Rainie Oet

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rainie Oet about her debut middle grade novel: Glitch GIrl. This is a lyrical novel-in...

E131: Can You Imagine? The Life & Art of Yoko Ono by Lisa Tolin

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lisa Tolin about her newest picture book: Can You Imagine? The Life & Art of Yoko O...

E131: Graphic Novel Adaptations: The Lemonade War with Jacqueline Davies

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jacqueline Davies about her new graphic novel adaptation of The Lemonade War. The orig...

E130: Match-Making Magic: The Secrets of Lovelace Academy with Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel about their newest middle grade historical fiction...