In this bonus summer episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Caroline Palmer. 

Caroline is the author of Camp Prodigy, a middle grade graphic novel that follows two non-binary kids who navigate anxiety and identity while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp.

Come listen as we talk about Caroline's journey to writing, their comic book career, and what they hope readers will take away from Camp Prodigy…just in time to kick off the summer reading season.

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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In this episode, I’m talking with Monica Mancillas, author of Sing It Like Celia, a middle grade novel that hijacked my heart.

There is an entry point for everyone to be seen and/or see a new perspective in this book and it gave me all the feels.

Listen as we talk about her love of stories, take a deep dive into her book and talk about the power of books to change lives and make the world a better place. 

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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In this episode, I’m talking with Jeanne Walker Harvey.

Her love and joy for writing picture book biographies shines through loud and clear in this episode and you’ll catch the energy, I know it. 

She’s written multiple picture books that have captured my heart and I’ve used them as personal coaching tools for trying to find my own passion and purpose.

Listen as we talk about how and where she finds her ideas, what her hopes for readers are and a new picture book in the works, 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/2024/06/14/passion-purpose-else-b-in-the-sea-with-jeanne-walker-harvey/

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Today, I am grateful and honored to talk with Kate DiCamillo, the award-winning novelist who shares her love of story far and wide to both children and adults alike.

We talk about the timeless nature of her books, her newest book, Ferris, and the moments where we found ourselves in the pages, Kate’s writing routines and even her favorite notebooks. I was completely inspired and love her reading and writing heart even more than before, which I didn’t think was possible.

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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In this episode, I’m talking with New York Times best-selling author Dan Gutman.

He’s the author of over 185 books and this month, he is celebrating the 20th anniversary and his 100th book in The Weird School series. 

Come listen as Dan I talk all about his Weird School series, the importance of writing funny books that kids will want to read and his newest book coming out soon, 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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In this episode, I’m chatting with Caldecott Honor winner Lauren Castillo. She’s authored and/or illustrated a long list of books we love including What Happens on Wednesday, This is a Story, Nana in the City, Our Friend Hedgehog and many, many more. 

Today, we’re taking a closer look at her newest book: Just Like Millie. This book is an ode to introverts and their four-legged friends that help show them what’s possible. 

Come listen as we talk about how Lauren’s career got started, the inspiration behind Just Like Millie and how she illustrates her books so creatively and beautifully.

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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In this episode, I’m talking with Suma Subramaniam and Tara Anand, the author and illustrator team that came together to create My Name is as Long as a River.

It’s a stunning picture book celebrating the power of names, the history behind them and why they matter to who we are. 

Come listen as we talk about Suma’s inspiration for the book, how Tara brought the story to life in the most stunning ways and how readers might use the book as a way to connect and reconnect with their names, 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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For the first time in KidLit Love history, I’m talking to both the author and illustrator of the same book at the same time!

Omar Abed and Hatem Aly are here to discuss their new picture book: The Book That Almost Rhymed.

This is a delightful picture book filled with imagination and wonder, sibling relationships and the reminder that things might not always be as they seem…they could be even better. The illustrations are brilliant and the twist at the end had me speechless with glee. 

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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Today, I’m talking with Jessica Stremer, an award-winning children’s author who combines her love of science and writing to create books that inspire kids to explore and think critically about the world around them.

She’s written multiple picture books and has a middle grade novel coming out soon, too. 

We talk about her picture books, her hope for readers and where she gets her ideas, 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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Today, I’m talking with Becca Wierwille, the author of the loveable, huggable middle grade novel: Road Trip Rescue.

It’s packed with so many middle grade themes: dogs, family, friendship, road trips and love mixed in with a healthy dose of accepting yourself for who you are. 

Come listen as Becca and I talk about her purpose for writing, what she hopes readers will get out of her books and her journey to her delightful book series. 

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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