Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors

E129: An Immersive Adventure: A Home for Unusual Monsters by Sean David Hutchinson

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sean David Hutchinson about the first book in his debut middle grade series: A Home for...

E128: The Power of Connection: Time for Us by Rebecca Walker

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rebecca Walker about her debut picture book: Time for Us. This beautifully written and...

E127: Exploring Mental Illness: The Strongest Heart with Saadia Faruqi

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Saadia Faruqi about her newest middle grade novel: The Strongest Heart.This book is a p...

E126: Fun & Family: Hazel the Handful by Jamie Michalak

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jamie Michalak about her newest picture book: Hazel the Handful.In this delightful pict...

E125: Reaching Readers’ Hearts: Kaya of the Ocean with Gloria Huang

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Gloria Huang about her newest middle grade novel: Kaya of the Ocean. This is an exciti...

E124: Beautiful & Haunting Middle Grade: Snow by Meera Trehan

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Meera Trehan about her newest middle grade novel: Snow. The book is both a beautiful a...

E123: Creative Problem-Solving: The Ava Lin Series by Vicky Fang

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Vicky Fang about her newest releases in her Ava Lin series: Ava Lin Best Friend and Ava...

E122: Dog-Loving Kids on a Mission: The Unlikely Heroes Club with Kate Foster

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kate Foster about her newest middle grade novel: The Unlikely Heroes Club.This heart-wa...

E121: The Importance of Representation: Jollof Day with Bernard Mensah

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bernard Mensah about his newest picture books: Esi the Brave and Jollof Day.Both of the...

E120: A Series of Funny Firsts: CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake with Mike Boldt

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Mike Boldt about his new picture book: CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake.This is his n...

E119: Protecting the Right to Read with Sabrina Baeta and Tasslyn Magnusson of PEN America

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast, we’re honoring the right to read with Sabrina Baeta and Tasslyn Magnusson of Pen America. PEN Ame...

E118: Celebrating Women’s Voices: She Spoke Too with Kathy MacMillan & Manuela Bernardi

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi about their books: She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised ...

E117: Heart-Warming Horror: It’s Watching by Lindsay Currie

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lindsay Currie about her newest middle grade mystery: It’s Watching. This book is se...

E116: The Intersection of Science & Writing: Whales in the City & Riverkeeper by Nancy Castaldo

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nancy Castaldo about her newest releases: Whales in the City and Riverkeeper: Protectin...

E115: Deliciously Delightful Middle Grade: The Bridget Vanderpuff Series with Martin Stewart & David Habben

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Martin Stewart and David Habben about the first two titles in their middle grade series...

E114: Joyful Creativity: The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella with Sabrina and Eunice Moyle

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sabrina and Eunice Moyle about the newest release in their graphic novel chapter book: ...

E113: Literature & Mental Health: Octopus Moon with Bobbie Pyron

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bobbie Pyron about her newest middle grade book: Octopus Moon. This novel-in-verse tel...

E112: Creating Fun New Worlds: Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars with Ben Kahn

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ben Khan about their newest middle grade comic: Mr. Muffins Defender of the Stars.Accor...

E111: A Delightful Perspective: Moving Day with Teri Roche Drobnick

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Teri Roche Drobnick about her debut picture book: Moving Day. The book was inspired by...

E110: A New Friendship Duo: Muk ‘N’ Honey with Brett Bean

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brett Bean about the first book in his new chapter book series: Muk ‘N’ Honey: Tree...

E109: Exploring the PAWS Series with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakornabout the fourth book in their middle grade gr...

E108: Middle Grade Humor & Heart: Nat Enough with Maria Scrivan

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Maria Scriven about the 6th book in her Nat Enough series: Nat a Chance.The Nat Enough ...

E107: Smart Kids & Real Challenges: Tear This Down with Barbara Dee

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Barbara Dee about her newest middle grade novel: Tear This Down.This middle grade novel...

E106: The ABCs of Women’s History by Rio Cortez & Lauren Semmer

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer about their newest picture book together: The ABCs of Wome...

E105: Feeling Emotions: Mixed Feelings with Liana Finck

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Liana Finck about her newest picture book: Mixed Feelings. This picture book explores ...

E104: Layers of Emotion: Safe Harbor with Padma Venkatraman

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

E103: A Gorgeous Experience: The One and Only Googoosh with Azadeh Westergaard

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 beauti...

E102: Kids as Entrepreneurs: You’re the Boss with Brian Weisfeld

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

E101: Layering Reality with Magic: Thea and the Mischief Makers by Tracy Badua

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 boo...

E100: Changing Friendships: All My Bests with Britnee Meiser

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 nove...

E99: Finding Ourselves & Others: As You Wish by Nashae Jones

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 nov...

E98: New Middle Grade Adventure Series: The Doomsday Vault with Thomas Wheeler

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E97: Baseball Mysteries & Football Mysteries with David A. Kelly

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E96: Layers of Lessons: A Hat for House with Audrey Perrott

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E95: Heart-Piercing Middle Grade: Scattergood with H.M. Bouwman

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Heather Bouwman about her newest middle grade novel: Scattergood. This heart-piercing h...

E94: Themes & Entry Points: No Purchase Necessary with Maria Marianayagam

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Maria Marianayagam about her newest middle grade novel: No Purchase Necessary. T...

E93: 'Freadom', Forgiveness & Finding Your Voice: Same Page with Elly Swartz

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

E92: Writing Pieces of Life: The McNifficents with Amy Makechnie

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Amy Makechnie about her newest middle grade novel: The McNifficents. This middle grad...

E91: Lullaby Blessings: Love is Here with You by Jyoti Rajan Gopal

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 beautifu...

E90: Confidence and Second Chances: The Beautiful Game by Yamile Saied Mendez

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Beauti...

E89: Celebrating Family & Food: Challah for Shabbat Tonight with Sara Holly Ackerman and Alona Millgram

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sha...

E88: Follow the Enthusiasm: Shaken with James Preller

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E87: Select Getting the Inside Scoop on Still Life with Alex London & Paul O. Zelinsky

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alex London & Paul O. Zelinsky about their picture book: Still Life. This delightfu...

E86: Starting From Within: Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Shifa Saltagi Safadi about her new middle grade novel: Kareem Between. It’s a coming-...

E85: Magic & Emotion: The Bakery Dragon with Devin Elle Kurtz

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author and illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz about her debut picture book: The Bakery Dragon...

E84: Regular-Pegular Relatable Stories: Bibsy Cross with Liz Garton Scanlon

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Liz Garton Scanlon about her newest Bibsy Cross book series. This is a delightful serie...

E83: Imagining Possibilities: A Steminist Force with Laura Carter and Anna Doherty

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Laura Carter and Anna Doherty about their picture book: A STEMinist Force. This beautif...

E82: Cultural Belonging: In the Groves with Andrea Cruz Floren

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Andrea Cruz Floren about her debut picture book: In the Groves. This book is a w...

E81: Chess. Anxiety & Friendship: May the Best Player Win with Kyla Zhao

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Kyla Zhao about her newest middle grade novel: May the Best Player Win. This boo...

E80: Magical & Cultural Experiences: The Night Market with Seina Wedlick

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Seina Wedlick about her newest picture book: The Night Market. The Night Market...

E79: Spooky Summer Camp: Camp Twisted Pine with Ciera Burch

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ciera Burch about her new middle grade novel: Camp Twisted Pine. This spooky middle gra...

E78: The Importance of Self Care: The Big Squeeze with Molly Harris

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Molly Harris about her debut picture book: The Big Squeeze. The Big Squeeze is about a ...

E78: Celebrating 15 Years of The Global Read Aloud with Pernille Ripp

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a special day on the KidLit Love podcast because I’m talking to Pernille Ripp, creator of the Global Read Aloud. The Global Read Aloud is a...

E76: Magical Expeditions: Majestica with Sarah Tolcser

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sarah Tolcser about her new middle grade novel: Majestica.  This middle grade novel is...

E75: The Power of Comics & Graphic Novels: Let’s Go, Coco! With Coco Fox

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Coco Fox about her debut middle grade graphic novel: Let’s Go, Coco! This powe...

E74: Halloween Fun: A Bite Above the Rest with Christine Virnig

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the PERFECT day to talk about Christine Virnig’s new middle grade novel debut: A Bite Above the Rest. Why? It’s Halloween! This Halloween-t...

E73: From Comic Strips to Graphic Novels: The Sophie Series with Brian Anderson

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brian Anderson about his new graphic novels series for middle grade readers: Sophie. Wh...

E72: Hope in Middle Grade: Unsinkable Cayenne with Jessica Vitalis

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Jessica Vitalis about her newest historical fiction novel-in-verse: Unsinkable Cayenne....

E71: Our Vote Matters: The Day Madear Voted with Don Tate and Wade Hudson

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author and illustrator team Wade Hudson and Don Tate. They’re here to talk about thei...

E70: History, Courage and Connection: Across So Many Seas with Ruth Behar

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m living out another readerly dream and talking with Ruth Behar, an author who has made such an impact...

E69: The Power of Non-Fiction: Phenomenal AOC with Anika Aldamuy Denise

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Anika Aldamuy Denise, author of multiple award-winning fiction and non-fiction picture ...

E68: Navigating Friendships: Crushing It with Erin Becker

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Erin Becker about her debut novel: Crushing It. Crushing It introduces readers to Mel a...

E67: Fun & Interactive: Have You Seen My Acorn? with D.K. Ryland

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with D.K. Ryland about her newest picture book: Have You Seen My Acorn? This is a delightful...

E66: Celebrating Stinky’s Stories with Chris and JJ Grabenstein

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Chris and J.J. Grabenstein about their new chapter book series: Stinky’s Stories. The...

E65: All the Feels: Not Nothing with Gayle Forman

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author Gayle Forman about her newest middle grade graphic novel: Not Nothing.  Gayle i...

E64: Brave, Compassionate & Inclusive: The ABC’s of Queer History by Seema Yasmin

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Seema Yasmin about her powerful picture book: The ABC’s of Queer History.  This book...

E63: Preserving Hawaiian Mythology: Lei and the Invisible Island with Malia Maunakea

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Malia Maunakea about her newest middle grade novel Lei and the Invisible Island.  It’...

E62: Uncovering History: Rise of the Spider with Michael P. Spradlin

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Michael P. Spradlin, the NY Times Bestselling author of The Spy Goddess series, The You...

E61: Connecting Family & Nature: The Seasons of Parastoo with Rashin Kheiriyeh

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rashin Kheiriyeh about her newest picture book: The Seasons of Parastoo. Rashin has pub...

E60: Telling Stories That Heal: The Diamond Explorer with Kao Kalia Yang

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kao Kalia Yang about her debut middle grade novel: The Diamond Explorer.  Kao has been...

E59: Middle Grade Horror: The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things with Rob Renzetti

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Emmy-award winning animation-veteran-turned-middle-grade-author Rob Renzetti.  You mig...

E58: Having Fun Reading with Alan Katz

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alan Katz, the hilarious author of more than 50 books for kids, including Take Me Out o...

E57: Celebrating Ten Years of The Princess in Black with Shannon & Dean Hale

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, we’re celebrating a special occasion: The 10th Anniversary of The Princess in Black series! Shannon and ...

E56: Exploring Craft: Who’s Writing This Story? With Robin Newman

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Robin Newman. Robin is the author of the middle grade Wilcox and Griswold series, Hildi...

E55: Illuminating Stories with Violet Duncan

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Violet Duncan. Violet is the author of multiple picture books, including I am Native, ...

E54: Suspense & History: The Sherlock Society with James Ponti

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

E53: Shifting the Conversation: We Are Big Time with Hena Khan

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 aut...

E52: A Blend of Humor & Heart: Otis & Peanut with Naseem Hrab

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bea...

E51: Sharing Untold Stories: Lion of the Sky by Ritu Hemnani

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 incredib...

E50: Creating New Worlds for Readers: Skyriders with Polly Holyoke

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

E49: From Dream to Reality: Writing Kidlit with Victoria J. Coe & Cheryl Lawton Malone

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on this bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone, children’s literature authors w...

E48: Freedom & Resilience: Caged with Kao Kalia Yang & Khou Vue

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

E47 National Archive Hunters Capitol Chase with Matt Landis

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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”. H...

E46: Finding Your Place: The Secret Language of Birds with Lynne Kelly

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E45: All Voices Matter: Ruby Rene Had So Much to Say with Ashley Iman

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ashley Iman about her debut picture book Ruby Rene Had So Much To Say. Listen as we tal...

E44: Picture Books Matter: Queen of Leaves with Stephen Briseno

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Stephen Briseño, author of one of my FAVORITE picture books: The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Bo...

E43: Emotion & Heart: Mooncakes Mean Family by Benson Shum

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Benson Shum. Benson is the author and illustrator of multiple picture books I love and ...

E42: The Amazing Power of Girls with Maria Marianayagam

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Maria Marianayagam. She’s the author of The Amazing Power of Girls, an absolutely brilliant, lyrical and inspiri...

E41: The Power of Emotion and Connection: Help Wanted: One Rooster with Julie Falatko

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation was such a treat! In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Julie Falatko. Julie is the author of several...

E40: Family, Friendship & food: Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please! with Tim Kleyn

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Tim Kleyn, author of Set Sail for Pancakes! and Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please! These delightful picture books are fu...

E39: Finding Your Voice: The Day Bell Found Her Sound with Lizzy O'Donnell

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus summer episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lizzy O’Donnell. Lizzy is the author of The Day Bell Found Her Sound. It...

E38: Wonder & Delight with Laura Gehl

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Laura Gehl, an award-winning author of over 50 board books, picture books and early readers. Her books are full of...

E37: Believing in Yourself: Camp Prodigy with Caroline Palmer

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus summer episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Caroline Palmer.  Caroline is the author of Camp Prodigy, a middle grade ...

E36: Family, Friends & All the Feels: Monica Mancillas with Sing It Like Celia

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Monica Mancillas, author of Sing It Like Celia, a middle grade novel that hijacked my heart. There is an entry po...

E35: Passion & Purpose: Else B. in the Sea with Jeanne Walker Harvey

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Jeanne Walker Harvey. Her love and joy for writing picture book biographies shines through loud and clear in this...

E34: Kate DiCamillo: Ferris

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I am grateful and honored to talk with Kate DiCamillo, the award-winning novelist who shares her love of story far and wide to both children an...

E33: Dan Gutman: Miss Nichol is in a Pickle

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with New York Times best-selling author Dan Gutman. He’s the author of over 185 books and this month, he is celebrati...

E32: Lauren Castillo: Just Like Millie

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m chatting with Caldecott Honor winner Lauren Castillo. She’s authored and/or illustrated a long list of books we love includin...

E31: Suma Subramaniam and Tara Anand: My Name is as Long as a River

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Suma Subramaniam and Tara Anand, the author and illustrator team that came together to create My Name is as Long a...

E30: Omar Abed & Hatem Aly: The Book That Almost Rhymed

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in KidLit Love history, I’m talking to both the author and illustrator of the same book at the same time! Omar Abed and Hatem Aly...