This podcast originally aired on October 22, 2024.

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This podcast originally aired on February 4, 2025.

For more information about Darcie Little Badger: https://darcielittlebadger.com/

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This podcast originally aired on February 2, 2025.

For more information about Charlotte Cheng: https://Charlotte.art

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This podcast was originally published on March 5, 2025.

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"Joan Schoettler is a children's author and instructor of children's literature and storytelling at California State University, Fresno. Her book, "The Honey Jar" won the Gold Medal for Juvenile Books at the 2024 California Book Awards and was a 2024 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year."

Her latest book (5/2026) is "A Doctor at Heart: The Story of Groundbreaking Scientist and Teacher Vivien Thomas." It was illustrated by Steffi Walthall.

For more information about Joan Schoettler: https://JoanSchoettler.com

For more information about "A Doctor At Heart": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Doctor-at-Heart/Joan-Schoettler/9781481476669

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Karina Cardenas is the curator and librarian for the Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature at California State University, Fresno.

For more information about Karina Cardenas: https://news.library.fresnostate.edu/2024/07/09/introducing-new-arne-nixon-center-curator-karina-cardenas/

For more information about Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature at Fresno State University: https://library.fresnostate.edu/find/arne-nixon

For more information about Arne Nixon: https://library.fresnostate.edu/find/arne-nixon/about-us

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"Patricia Newman’s books show young readers how their actions can ripple around the world. Using social and environmental injustices as inspiration, she empowers young readers to seek connections to the real world and to use their imaginations to act on behalf of their communities. A Robert F. Sibert Honor recipient, Patricia’s books have received starred reviews, ALA Notable recognition, Green Earth Book Awards, an Outstanding Science Trade Book Award, a Parents’ Choice Award; been honored as Junior Library Guild selections; and been included on Bank Street College’s Best Books lists."

For more information about Patricia Newman: https://www.patriciamnewman.com

For more information about "Beatrice and the Nightingale": https://www.patriciamnewman.com/books/beatrice-and-the-nightingale/

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Adam Wallenta is a veteran author, illustrator, editor, publisher and educator with over 30 years of experience in comics, having worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, and Skyhorse, as well as founding his own company, American Mule Entertainment. He is a senior editor at Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios.

For more information about Adam Wallenta: https://www.adamwallenta.com/

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Erin Dealey is the author of over twenty books including her new release, "Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings (2026)" and her recent book, "Just Flowers (2025)."

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For more information about Book Birthdays: https://erindealey.com/category/book-birthday/

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Lucy Podmore is the former chair of the Texas Association of School Libraries, was named a 2024 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, and is an advocate for school libraries.

For more information about Lucy Ibarra Podmore: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/author/lpodmore/

https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/authors/lucy-podmore/

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