Today, I’m talking with Rachel Vail, author of over 40 books for children spanning delightful picture books, middle grade series and young adult novels, too.

Come listen as we talk about her books, make the hard decision to narrow it down to just one book to take a deeper dive into If We Kiss, a book heading to the theater soon.

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 am talking with award-winning Natalia Sylvester about her picture book: A Maleta Full of Treasures. While this may be her first picture book, she has written multiple adult and young adult novels that I have loved and I am thrilled to talk with her today about the threads between them. 

Come listen as we talk about her writing journey, the connections among and between them and why she writes for her own inner child as well as all of her readers.

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 am talking with Sahtinay Abaza in this bonus episode to celebrate Ramadan and the Eid Moon. 

Come listen as we talk about her two picture books: The Ramadan Drummer and The Eid Moon. These books tell the story of the beautiful traditions of Ramadan to learn from and enjoy.

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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As a book podcaster, one of my favorite things is to help launch new books into the world and celebrate as many book birthdays as I can.

Today, I’m talking with debut author Andrew Hacket. Andrew is an educator who dreamed of writing picture books for a long while and now has THREE coming out in 2024. We talk about his writing journey, his three delightful books and his hopes for readers.

These books will be at the top of my TBR stack for both children AND adults. You don’t want to miss this conversation. 

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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Book people are the best people and today, I’m talking to one of my favorites: John Schu. 

Affectionately known as Mr. Schu online, John is the fiercest, most passionate book advocate I know. He’s been sharing the book love for years as an educator, librarian, Scholastic Book Ambassador and now, as a writer himself. 

Come join me as we talk about the power of books and story and celebrate the launch of his powerful new middle grade verse novel: Louder Than Hunger. 

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 Amy Parks about her newest middle grade novel: Averil Offline. 

Amy is a teacher educator who believes we need to embrace all of the beautiful, complicated sides ourselves and this belief is evident inside her books, especially the one we are discussing today.

Come listen as we talk about her hopes for writing, the important conversations we need to have around digital privacy and even how STEM and notebooks make the perfect pairing. This is a middle grade novel for everyone. 

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 Nic Yulo, author / illustrator of Patch of Sky and Out of the Blue. Both picture books are delightful, colorful, quench our curiosity and teach us big life-affirming lessons, too.

We talk about Nic’s journey to becoming a picture book author through a series of ‘fortunate detours’, the why behind her writing and the messages she hopes readers walk away with after reading. I know I did. =)

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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Happy Middle Grade March! Today, I’m celebrating Middle Grade March with a special guest: Afoma Umesi.

Afoma embraces all things middle grade reading and hosts my FAVORITE middile grade blog of all time: Reading Middle Grade.

Today, she joins us to share her story: how middle grade reading became her passion, favorite books she thinks we need to add to our TBR stacks and opportunities to connect with other middle grade readers, 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 am talking with Michelle Knudsen. Michelle is the author of 50 children’s books: from early readers, board books and picture books to middle grade, young adult and even short stories, too. 

While we don’t have enough time to talk about all of her books, we do highlight a few books she’s known best for and take a deeper dive into her middle grade novel trilogy.

We talk about where the ideas for her books come from, how and why a bit of magic appears on her pages and what’s coming up next for her.

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 chatting with Cynthia Harmony, author of multiple picture books that celebrate the beauty of multiple languages, the world around us, family and home. 

Come listen as we talk about her journey to writing, the threads that ties her books together and take a deep dive into her upcoming release: A Flicker of Hope: A Book of Migration. 

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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