Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations
Episodes
Writing Nonfiction Graphic Novels and Comics with Teresa Robeson Ep. 22
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next nonfiction project isn’t a picture book—or even prose—but a graphic novel? In this episode of Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversa...
Ep. 21 What Belongs in Back Matter? A Nonfiction Author Breaks It Down
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the back pages of your nonfiction book could transform a curious reader into a lifelong learner — and make your manuscript more attractive t...
Ep. 20 How to Turn Lost History Into Compelling YA Nonfiction
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you write powerful YA nonfiction that brings forgotten women in STEM back into the spotlight? In this episode, authors Lindsay H. Metcalf (Foot...
Ep. 19 Getting Nonfiction Freelance Gigs with Aubre Andrus
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Work-for-Hire Author Shares How She Wrote 50+ Kids Books | Writing Career Tips & Publishing Paths Join award-winning author Aubre Andrus as she r...
Ep 18 The Art of YA Narrative Nonfiction with Deborah Heiligman
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kirsten W. Larson for a deep-dive craft conversation with award-winning nonfiction author Deborah Heiligman—known for Vincent and Theo, Ch...
Ep. 17 Traveling for Research with Sandhya Acharya
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you write an authentic story rooted in a real place and culture? In this episode of Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, host Kirsten W. Lars...
Ep. 16 - Writing Across Genres and Age Categories in Kid Lit
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 16: Writing Across Genres and Age Categories in KidLit How do successful children’s authors move seamlessly between board books, pic...
15 Fostering a Love of ALL Kinds of Nonfiction with Melissa Stewart
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations podcast, host Kirsten W. Larson interviews award-winning nonfiction author Melissa Stewa...
14.5 A Peek Inside Elementary Science Classrooms with Emily Starr
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations podcast! In this episode, host Kirsten Larson sits down with Emily Starr, founder of Starrmatica...
14. Self-Publishing Children's Books: From Idea to Success with Award-Winning Author Darcy Pattison
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to take control of your children's book publishing journey? Join host Kirsten Larson as she interviews self-publishing expert Darcy Pattison, wh...
13.5 Accountability & Community with Marcie Colleen
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to finally finish your writing projects? Discover the accountability system that's helped two children's authors publish dozens of books! In this...
13. The Nonfiction/Fiction Divide with Colleen Paeff
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Nonfiction vs. Informational Fiction: Where Do You Draw the Line? | Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Join host Kirsten Larson and Sibert Hon...
Connecting with Educators Through Conferences with Patricia Newman
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations | Ep. 12: Connecting with Educators Through Conferences with Patricia Newman Want to build relationships ...
Radical Revision with Michelle Cusolito
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revision Magic & the Art of Critique: Tips from Michelle Cusolito | Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations 🎧 Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversatio...
Ep. 10: Ensuring Cultural Authenticity with Carrie Tillotson and Mariana Llanos
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kirsten Larson as she takes you behind the scenes of the delightful picture book Alpacas Here, Alpacas There with author Carrie Tillotson an...
Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Episode 9: Reaching New Audiences with Barrington Irving and Chana Stiefel
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Fly: How Barrington Irving's Record-Breaking Flight Journey Became a Children's Book | Children's Nonfiction Craft Join host Kirsten Larson as ...
Ep. 8: School Visits with Ann Koffsky
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
School Visits for Children's Authors: Expert Tips with Ann Koffsky | Nonfiction Kidlit Podcast In this episode of the Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversa...
Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Episode 7: Writing Unique POVs with Kamalani Hurley
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations, host Kirsten W. Larson interviews debut author Kamilani Hurley about her Junior Library Gui...
Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Ep 6 with Beth Anderson -- Pacing
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔍 How to Write Page-Turning Nonfiction Picture Books | Writing Craft Tips with Beth Anderson Master the art of writing gripping nonfiction picture ...
Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Ep. 5 with Katherine Roy
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎨 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Katherine Roy, the acclaimed creator of "Making More" and "Sea Without a Shore" with Barb Rosenstock! ...
Ep 4 Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations with Stephanie Gibeault on Nonfiction Proposals
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal? Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES...
NF Kidlit Convos Ep 4: Nonfiction Book Proposals with Stephanie Gibeault
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal? Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES,...
NF Kidlit Craft Convos Ep 3: Nonfiction Poetry With Buffy Silverman
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we craft, edit, and sell poetic nonfiction picture books? Today I talk to Buffy Silverman, author of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY, to learn more about wr...
Kidlit Convos Ep 2: Writing Deep Scenes with Nancy Churnin
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about RAINBOW ALLIES and download the educational resources: https://www.nancychurnin.com/rainbow-allies Are you going to be at the Nati...
Kidlit Convos Ep. 1: Writing a Picture Book Series with VOLCANOES author Nell Cross Beckerman
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become the author of a nonfiction picture book series? Nell Cross Beckerman, author of CAVES and VOLCANOES (both illustrated by K...