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/

For more information about Punk Taco: https://www.punktaco.com/

For more information about Papercutz: https://papercutz.com/

For information on Tom Nixon: https://linktr.ee/tomnixon

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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)."

For more information about Erin Dealey: https://erindealey.com/

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

For information on Tom Nixon: https://linktr.ee/tomnixon

For information on Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

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/

For information on Tom Nixon: https://linktr.ee/tomnixon

For information on Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

Kelvin Watson, executive director of Las Vegas - Clark County Library District, discusses his career trajectory, challenges of leading libraries, book banning and removal, his experience as Library Journal's 2026 Librarian of the Year, the Library of the Future Award, the digital divide and digital literacy, library impact and initiatives, advocacy and community engagement, and his literature and reading habits.

Under his leadership, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District won the Library of the Future Award (an unprecedented three years in a row) and partnered with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to provide digital access to the bus system.

For more information about Kelvin Watson: https://thelibrarydistrict.org/executivedirector/

For more information about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: https://thelibrarydistrict.org/

For information on Tom Nixon: https://linktr.ee/tomnixon

For information on Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

April Henry is the New York Times-bestselling author of 32 mysteries and thrillers for teens and adults. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.

On the podcast, she shares her journey to becoming an author of more than 30 books for YA and adults, her writing process, the impact of awards, the importance of diverse characters, insights into her book 'In the Blood', experiences with school visits, and her literary influences and current reading.

April has been awarded the Edgar, the Anthony, and the Oregon Book Award.

"In the Blood," April's next book, debuts in May 2026.

To find out more about April Henry: https://www.aprilhenry.com/

To find out more about April's books: https://amzn.to/4dbfBJl

To find out more about Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

We are excited to have Director/Producer Kim A. Snyder and Producer Janique Robillard on the Book Flood Podcast.

Kim A. Snyder
Since their 2025 Sundance World Premiere, THE LIBRARIANS has garnered 24 festival awards and played in 200+ theaters around the globe. Her most recent short documentary DEATH BY NUMBERS, co-created with gun-violence survivor Sam Fuentes, was nominated for a 2025 Academy Award. Snyder’s acclaimed films include Us Kids (Sundance 2020), LESSONS FROM A SCHOOL SHOOTING (Netflix Original), NEWTOWN (Sundance 2016, Peabody Award, PBS), and many others. She also Associate Produced the Oscar-winning short TREVOR, which spawned The Trevor Project.

Janique L. Robillard
Janique L. Robillard is an Oscar-nominated documentary producer and independent filmmaker. Recent producing credits include two films with Peabody Award-winning Director Kim A. Snyder – DEATH BY NUMBERS, nominated for the 2025 Academy® Awards: Best Documentary Short Film, and feature documentary THE LIBRARIANS (PBS/Independent Lens). THE LIBRARIANS has garnered over 22 festival awards since its 2025 Sundance world premiere and reached over 200 theaters in its global theatrical release. Previous credits include Impact Producer on US KIDS (dir. Snyder), Associate & Field Producer THE FIX docu-series (dir. Jeremiah Zagar), and Development Producer on numerous series and feature films, including PERIODICAL (dir. Lina Plioplyte) and for clients including Netflix. She’s committed to storytelling that elevates marginalized voices and creates meaningful impact for the communities who collaborate in the filmmaking process.

You can find information on "The Librarians" here: https://thelibrariansfilm.com/

You can find "The Librarians" merch here: https://thelibrariansfilm.printful.me/

You can find information on Kim A. Snyder here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0811502/

You can find information on Janique L. Robillard here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4953625

You can find information on the Book Flood Podcast here: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

The conversation covers the author's journey to publication, the story behind the book 'Queso Just in Time,' the theme of time travel and changing the future, writing from personal experience, engaging students in the writing process, the author's writing process and inspiration, and the influence of childhood reading experience. The author's journey to publication and the involvement of students in the writing process are key takeaways from the conversation.

For more information about Ernesto Cisneros: https://ernestocisneros.com

To order the book: https://amzn.to/4czp3pE

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Melissa Snider, a dual language librarian from Wyoming, shares her career trajectory, library advocacy, and the importance of mentorship. She discusses the challenges and rewards of being a dual language librarian and the impact of diverse literature on her students.

For more information on Melissa Snider: https://library.wyo.gov/school-librarian-spotlight-melissa-snider/

To contact Melissa Snider: @meliroowy.bsky.social (on Bluesky)

For more information on Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

Stuart Gibbs is the author of five New York Times bestselling series: Spy School, FunJungle, Moon Base Alpha, Charlie Thorne, and Once Upon a Tim—as well as the new nonfiction series Spy School Secret Files. He has written screenplays, worked on a variety of animated films, developed TV shows, been a newspaper columnist, and researched capybaras. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles.

Want to learn more about Stuart Gibbs: StuartGibbs.com

Want to learn more about Book Flood Podcast: https://bookfloodpodcast.com

Want to contact the host, Tom Nixon: [email protected]

Megan McDonald discusses her career trajectory from librarian to bestselling author, the creation of the Judy Moody and Stink series, challenges of writing the Stink books, her experience with the Judy Moody movie, the transition from librarian to author, her writing process and inspiration, challenges in the publishing industry, and the influence of childhood books on her writing career.

For more information on Megan McDonald: https://judymoody.com

To purchase books by Megan McDonald: https://amzn.to/4khb6yl

To purchase "Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Hobgoblins:"

https://amzn.to/3Zej6GR

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