On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nancy Castaldo about her newest releases: Whales in the City and Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River. 

Both of these books explore the state of our rivers, particularly the Hudson River in New York, the history behind them and how readers can help protect them. 

Come listen as we dive deep into Nancy’s research process for writing her books, the spark she hopes to light in readers and the idea of conservation optimism threaded throughout 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/2025/03/30/the-intersection-of-science-writing-whales-in-the-city-riverkeeper-by-nancy-castaldo/

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