On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakornabout the fourth book in their middle grade graphic novels series PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full.

The PAWS series is about a group of friends from diverse backgrounds and with different interests and family structures that come together in a dog walking club. 

In this book, Hazel secretly takes on her first solo PAWS job in an effort to prove to her overprotective mother that, despite her wheelchair, she is just as capable as her friends. 

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration about the series, the important representation found on the pages and the collaborative process that brings their graphic novels to life. 

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/2025/03/06/exploring-the-paws-series-with-nathan-fairbairn-and-michele-assarasakorn/

Join me inside my Facebook community for bookish people! There, we talk about all things books and reading and writing and notebooking, too! You'll get updates for this podcast, along with my other Get Lit(erate). podcast and build your literate community for adult and children's literature: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getliterate

If you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some KidLit Love merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife 

All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!

Follow Stephanie:

Website: http://www.alitlife.com/   

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit