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  • 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-themed book is sure to delight readers at this time of the year AND at any other time, too. It’s about a boy who moves to a Halloween-themed town only to realize there may be more to the tourist trap that meets the eye.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/31/halloween-fun-a-bite-above-the-rest-with-christine-virnig/

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  • 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.

    What started as a nationally syndicated comic strip called Dog Eat Doug has continued into a delightfully funny and imaginative middle grade graphic novel series sure to delight readers.

    Come listen as we discuss how Brian was called to comics, the evolution of his comic career to children’s book author and his advice to budding writers and creatives, no matter how old you are.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/28/from-comic-strips-to-graphic-novels-the-sophie-series-with-brian-anderson/

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

    This book follows Cayenne as her unconventional family settles down and attempts to make roots in a single place. It’s filled with themes of family, friendship, belonging and social class while also connecting the fascinating topic of the Titanic.

    Come listen as we talk about the book, the importance of real stories for real readers, the distinction between hope and happiness and so much more.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/24/hope-in-middle-grade-unsinkable-cayenne-with-jessica-vitalis/

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  • 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 their powerful book: The Day Madear Voted. In it, they provide a moving look at a Black family’s journey to exercise their right to vote and imagine a better future. It’s the perfect book for the election season we are in.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/21/our-vote-matters-the-day-madear-voted-with-don-tate-and-wade-hudson/

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  • 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 on my reading life and my actual one, too.

    Today, we’re talking about her newest book: Across So Many Seas. It’s a powerful novel about four girls in four different times and places united by their desire to belong and matter.

    We talk about the book, the pieces of her found inside her books, the magic in the writing process and so much more.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/17/history-courage-and-connection-across-so-many-seas-with-ruth-behar/

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  • 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 books.

    Come listen as we talk about the power of non-fiction, the sparks that launched each of her books, the draft behind and writing and take a deep dive into Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/14/the-power-of-non-fiction-phenomenal-aoc-with-anika-aldamuy-denise/

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  • 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 and Tory, two 13-year-old girls navigating their way through the soccer championships now that their friend group has fallen apart. When they connect anonymously online, their lives become increasingly complex as their feelings deepen and they realize there may be more than hate under the surface.

    Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind the book, the journey it took from verse to prose, the exciting elements inside, like actual poems and text messages, and tensions of book banning.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/10/navigating-friendship-crushing-it-with-erin-becker/

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  • 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 book about a squirrel who buried his precious acorn for safekeeping, only to find it mysteriously missing. Readers will join the hunt to help Squirrel find it, likely laughing along the way, too.

    Come listen as we talk about D.K.’s journey to children’s literature, the process she takes for both writing AND illustrating and her hope to give back what she loved about reading to all who read her books.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/07/fun-interactive-have-you-seen-my-acorn-with-d-k-ryland/

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  • 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 books in the Stinky’s Stories series are hilarious, smelly spins on classic fairy tales. In each, the stuffed animals in the library come to life after the story of the day has been read….and then rewrite the ending to be much more satisfying and FUN.

    Come listen as Chris and JJ share the inspiration behind the series, give us a sneak peek into the incredible voices we will hear in their audiobook narration and share their hopes for readers to have fun reading and keep doing it.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/10/03/celebrating-stinkys-stories-with-chris-and-jj-grabenstein/

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  • 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 is the award-winning author of multiple young adult and middle novels, including my favorites: I Have Lost My Way and Frankie and Bug.

    Come listen as we talk about the importance of stories, intergenerational relationships and rising to the occasion in our own lives.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/30/all-the-feels-not-nothing-with-gayle-forman/

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  • 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 invites readers into an alphabet journey of diversity, equity and inclusivity in both lyrical words and gorgeous illustrations.

    Come listen as we talk about the power of a book to change lives, how book banning is actually empathy banning and why everyone, both child and adult, needs to read this book.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/26/brave-compassionate-inclusive-the-abcs-of-queer-history-by-seema-yasmin/

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  • 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’s the second book in the Lai and the Legends series and will both transport your mind with the immersive and suspenseful plot and connect to your heart with important themes around friendship, family and forgiveness.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/23/preserving-hawaiian-mythology-lei-and-the-invisible-island-with-malia-maunakea/

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  • 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 Youngest Templer series and several other works of historical fiction.

    Here’s here today to talk about his newest book, The Rise of the Spider. It’s the first of 6 books in the Web of the Spider series about the lead up to World War II.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/19/uncovering-history-the-rise-of-the-spider-with-michael-p-spradlin/

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  • 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 published over 90 books in over 12 countries and has received 50 national and international awards recognizing her work.

    Today, she’s here to talk about the inspiration behind her newest picture book. We’ll get to know her and her books, explore her personal connection to The Seasons of Parastoo and get the inside scoop on how she goes about creating those brilliant and beautiful illustrations, too.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/16/connecting-family-nature-the-seasons-of-parastoo-with-rashin-kheiriyeh/

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  • 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 on the podcast before to talked about Caged, her powerful picture book illustrated by Khou Vue, and I still carry pieces of our conversation in my reader's heart.

    Today, she’s here to talk about the inspiration behind her newest middle grade novel. We’ll explore why she writes, the themes that cut across all of her books, the power of books to get closer to who we are and we’ll take a deeper dive into The Diamond Explorer, too.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.

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

    You might know him from the popular shows he worked on, such as My Life as a Teenage Robot and Gravity Falls, and today, he’s here to talk about his middle grade horror novels.

    We talk about how he shifted from animator to author, how he created an incredibly realistic-feeling imaginary world and the deep connections and themes threaded across the characters.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/09/middle-grade-horror-the-horrible-bag-of-terrible-things-with-rob-renzetti/

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  • 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 of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Stories, the Lieography and Society of Substitutes series and Really Stupid Stories for Really Smart Kids.

    Listen as we talk about his newest book, Zooloween, and chat about his background as a writer, how and where he gets his ideas, what his hopes are for readers and much more.

    Get your cheeks ready because you’ll laugh so much they’ll hurt. I know mine did!

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/05/having-fun-reading-with-alan-katz/

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  • 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 Dean Hale are here to talk about how The Princess in Black got started, where they get their inspiration from and why this series is so important in the reading lives of so many children.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/09/02/celebrating-ten-years-of-the-princess-in-black-with-shannon-and-dean-hale/

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  • 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, Hildie Bitterpickles Needs Her Sleep, Don’t Call Me Fuzzybutt and Who’s Writing This Story?

    Today, we talk about the unexpected inspiration for her first book, how she continues to explore the craft of writing and what’s coming next.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/08/29/exploring-craft-whos-writing-this-story-with-robin-newman/

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  • 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, When We Dance and Let’s Hoop Dance. Today, she’s talking with us about her newest middle grade novel: Buffalo Dreamer.

    This book is all the things: powerful and emotional, eye-opening and heart-opening, unsettling yet hopeful. It’s a story that begs to be read by all.

    Today, we talk about the inspiration behind her writing, the themes you’ll find inside the book and her hopes for readers.

    You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/08/26/illuminating-stories-buffalo-dreamer-with-violet-duncan/

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