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  • E221: Kindness & Mindfulness: POOCH ON THE LOOSE with Lin Oliver

    E221: Kindness & Mindfulness: POOCH ON THE LOOSE with Lin Oliver
    2026/05/07

    I’m back with another bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast!

    This episode truly captures what I think books and reading can do for us: help us feel seen, help us feel better and help us learn how to make life better, too. You’re in for a treat with Lin Oliver!

    Happy listening!

    E221: Kindness & Mindfulness: POOCH ON THE LOOSE with Lin Oliver

    On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lin Oliver about her newest middle grade book: POOCH ON THE LOOSE.

    It’s the first book released in the After-School Kindness Crew series she’s co-written with Goldie Hawn and explores friendship, community and the power of kindness. It’s full of real-life relationships, hilarious classroom shenanigans and practical tips to support students’ mental health off the page, too.

    Come listen as we talk about how Lin started her journey in children’s literature from a help wanted posting and over time, has written over 65 books for children AND co-founded the prestigious SCBWI, the ultimate organization for the field of children’s literature. We’ll explore how the new series came to be, talk about the humor and heart found on the pages and uncover the behind-the-scenes magic that makes the book (and the series!) so special.

    Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

    POOCH ON THE LOOSE by Goldie Hawn & Lin Oliver (Amazon / Bookshop)

    Here’s where you can find Lin online:

    Website: https://www.linoliver.com

    I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!

    KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷

    Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:

    🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!

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    42 分
  • E220: Safety, Comfort & Fun: BAD BADGER: A FAMILY STORY by Maryrose Wood

    E220: Safety, Comfort & Fun: BAD BADGER: A FAMILY STORY by Maryrose Wood
    2026/05/04
    Happy Monday!It’s the start of a new month, a new season and a whole new set of picture book and middle grade novels to share with you!This week, I’m sharing TWO episode with you. The first is an episode with a treasured author making her second appearance on the podcast (scroll down!) and the second will release on Thursday with an episode introducing a new middle grade series that is not only good for your reading life, but for your actual one, too. Keep scrolling to see the new books that caught my attention this week and then press play on my most recent podcast episode with Maryrose Wood. You’ll leave feeling better than when you started, I promise. Happy listening!Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉PIET FINDS A HOME by Carina & Peter Wohlleben (Amazon / Bookshop)Piet the squirrel needs a new home. Peter the forester suggests he move into an old beech tree, but Piet is nervous—the tree is VERY big! As he settles in, he soon finds that his new home is full of surprises: it can drink water with its roots, make sugar from sun, air and water, and sweat through its leaves. Piet learns more and more about his home as the year and seasons pass. Could Piet’s new home be something more? Ah, this book feels like a warm hug. 🎉AYA HAS NEVER SEEN A BEAR by Gerelchimeg Blackcrane (Amazon / Bookshop)This oversized picture book must be read in order to truly understand the quiet magic inside. It’s a tender story about Aya and her grandfather as they take a walk through the forest in the mountains of northern China. You MUST see the end papers!🎉NORTHWOODS LULLABY by Mary Casanova (Amazon / Bookshop)This book is stunning. Lyrical writing with gorgeous collage invites readers to explore the world of nature and discover the unexpected along the way. Caregivers will want to add this one to their bedtime routine. =)🎉INSPIRING STORIES OF SOCCER GREATS by Chris Navalta (Amazon / Bookshop)Get ready for World Cup season with this collection of 12 inspiring stories of soccer’s greatest stars. Readers will learn about the athletes AND the lessons that go beyond the game, too. It’s perfect for the middle grade reader who loves sports!🎉MAMI’S MAGIC WORDS by Kiara Valdez (Amazon / Bookshop)When Karena shares a favorite word from home with her class, she’s told it’s not a real word. How can that be when her mother lovingly whispered ¡Poloché! to her that morning? This beautiful book celebrate the different ways that families keep language alive by bringing their own history and traditions to the table.Safety, Comfort & Fun: BAD BADGER: A FAMILY STORY by Maryrose WoodOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Maryrose Wood about her newest middle grade novel: BAD BADGER: A FAMILY STORY.This book continues the story of Septimus the badger and his friend Gully from BAD BADGER: A LOVE STORY and introduces you to their new family of hatchlings. It’s gentle, heart-warming and affirming and provided me with a sense of safety that I truly relaxed into.Come listen as we talk about the safety, comfort and fun found on the pages of both books, the complexities of friendship and family that readers and their caregivers will likely connect with and Maryrose’s hopes that readers will not only have a rollicking good time, but will feel a balmy respite from our busy world and savor the quiet beauty of existence. It’s a gift that all of us deserve.Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!BAD BADGER: A LOVE STORY by Maryrose Wood (Amazon / Bookshop)BAD BADGER: A FAMILY STORY by Maryrose Wood (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Maryrose online:Website: https://www.maryrosewood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryrose.wood/I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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    42 分
  • E219: THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes

    E219: THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes
    2026/04/30

    I’m back with another bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast!

    I try to release only one episode a week so I do not overwhelm you with episodes to listen to, but there are just SO MANY amazing books coming out and this is one of them.

    Angela Cervantes has a special place in my reading heart because my daughter and I would read her books together and I was thrilled to talk with her about her newest release.

    Happy listening!

    THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes

    On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Angela Cervantes about her newest middle grade novel: THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY.

    This fast-paced middle grade detective story follows a 12-year old sleuth as he races to uncover the stolen trophy before the championship match. It’s perfect for mystery-loving middle grade readers, sports enthusiasts and every reader in-between.

    Come listen as we talk about the real life inspiration behind the novel, the perfect blend of mystery and middle grade heart inside and some interesting facts about soccer, too. There’s something for everyone in this book!

    Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

    THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY by Angela Cervantes (Amazon / Bookshop)

    Here’s where you can find Angela online:

    Website: https://angelacervantes.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacervantes_author

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AngelaCervantesAuthor

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1pPcklkI69MDr_N6O3jGQ

    I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!

    KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷

    Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:

    🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!

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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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    35 分
  • E219: Food, Family & Identity: TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION by Melissa Taylor

    E219: Food, Family & Identity: TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION by Melissa Taylor
    2026/04/27
    Happy Monday!Our little corner of Substack is growing and more and more kidlit-lovers are finding their way to this space. I couldn’t be happier! I’m so grateful for the conversations I have and the incredible people I meet here and want to continue to nurture and grow it. I’ve included a poll a bit further down this post and invite you to share your wants and wishes for a community of kidlit love! Keep scrolling to see the new books that caught my attention this week and then press play on my most recent podcast episode with Melissa Taylor. It’s exactly the sweet treat you need to read right now. =)Happy reading and listening!StephanieBook Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉FIRST NIGHT AT DAD’S by Elizabeth Rudnick (Amazon / Bookshop)This is an absolutely beautiful book that many families will feel comforted by. It’s a heartfelt picture book about one of the big milestones kids in the midst of a divorce or separation face…spending their first night at the other parent’s house. But while the house may be different, the love, the rules (!) and the stars in the sky can be found everywhere. It’s love in a book.🎉 CHERNOBYL, LIFE, AND OTHER DISASTERS by Yevgenia Nayberg (Amazon / Bookshop)This gorgeous graphic novel follows strong-willed Genya as she sets her mind to attending art school in 1980s Ukraine, amidst the turmoil of Soviet control, the Cold War, and the unfolding Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Readers who are curious about life elsewhere, particularly in the face of disaster, will find what they’re looking for here, but so will those dreaming of inspiration for a creative life and future.🎉QUEEN OF THE WOLVES by Rick McIntyre & David Poulsen (Amazon / Bookshop)This is book #3 of The Chronicles of the Yellowstone Wolves series by renowned wolf expert Rick McIntyre and award-winning author David A. Poulsen. In this book, we learn about the 06 Female: brave, intelligent, and beautiful. She’s bold enough to survive on her own, and strong enough to take down a fully grown elk by herself. 🎉FIDDLEHEAD FOREST by Jana Curll (Amazon / Bookshop)This is the second graphic novel in the Little Habitats series, following the beloved Barnacle Bay. Each book in this series explores a different ecosystem, from oceans to forests, and more! It’s bright and colorful and full of fascinating facts!E219: Food, Family & Identity: TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION by Melissa TaylorOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Melissa Taylor about her debut picture book: TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION.This is a heartfelt and deliciously sweet story about creativity, resilience and the magic of family. It has a special place in my gluten-free heart and will make you burst with all the warm feelings, too.Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind this heart-warming book and the personal inspiration behind it, the delicate and delightful illustrations that might cause your belly to grumble and Melissa’s beautiful hopes for readers of all ages.Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION by Melissa Taylor (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Melissa online:Website: https://imaginationsoup.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginationsoup/Imagination Soup Consulting: https://melissataylortips.substack.com/Imagination Soup: https://imaginationsoup.substack.com/I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!Thanks for sticking with me to the end of this post! I’m thinking about starting a private community to complement this newsletter and would love to know what features might interest you. Vote for all you’d like to see included!KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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  • E218: The Stories Behind the Story: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU by Nancy Hudgins

    E218: The Stories Behind the Story: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU by Nancy Hudgins
    2026/04/25

    Surprise!

    I’m here with a bonus episode to close out the end of National Library week with a delightful middle grade biography of an important bookish figure: Ursula Nordstrom.

    Plus, for the first time ever, I invited an additional guest on to share the book love with me. Scroll down to press play on the episode and get inspired!

    The Stories Behind the Story: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU by Nancy Hudgins

    On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nancy Hudgins about her debut middle grade novel: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU: THE STORIED LIFE OF URSULA NORDSTROM, EDITOR OF EXTRAORDINARY CHILDREN’S BOOKS.

    This fascinating middle grade biography chronicles the life of a formidable bookish figure, Ursula Nordstrom, and features 16 of the key books she edited. The backstories behind each are fascinating and the story they tell about Ursula is even more so.

    Come listen as we talk about the immersive research process behind the book, the choices Nancy made around the 16 books to include in the manuscript, the insightful way the book is organized to not only tell a story of Ursula’s life, but to truly show the kind of exceptional human being she was and her hopes for readers who get the book in their hands.

    Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

    BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU: THE STORIED LIFE OF URSULA NORDSTROM, EDITOR OF EXTRAORDINARY CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Nancy Hudgins (Amazon / Bookshop)

    Here’s where you can find Nancy online:

    Website: https://nancyhudgins.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.e.hudgins

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nancyhudgins.com

    Here’s where you can find Amy online:

    Substack:

    I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!

    KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷

    Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:

    🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!

    Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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    44 分
  • E217: A Paranormal Atmospheric Read: GIRL OF LORE by Melanie Dale

    E217: A Paranormal Atmospheric Read: GIRL OF LORE by Melanie Dale
    2026/04/20
    Happy Monday!No matter what’s going on in my life, reading ALWAYS makes me feel better and always has. Whether I escape into a fictional novel, learn something new in a non-fiction book or dip my toes into some poetry, life always feels better after a session of reading. But my favorite books to lean into when life feels hard are books that adults typically do not gravitate toward: picture books. I’m thrilled to share a few new releases today that might be just what your adult reading heart needs, too. Then, if you like this idea of reading children’s picture books to soothe the adult life, you might like to listen to the podcast episode I recorded on this very topic:Keep scrolling to see the picture books that caught my attention and then press play on my most recent podcast episode with Melanie Dale. Her book was so good, I hugged it once I turned the final page. =)Happy reading and listening!StephanieBook Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉FOUND SOUND by Meg Wolitzer & Charlie Panek (Amazon / Bookshop)This book includes the coolest sound-inspired scavenger hunt that begins when Felix finds a box with the words OPEN ME on it. Inside, he finds an audio recorder and a list of codes that launch his adventure. It’s a fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found. It’s a delight!🎉TAKING FLIGHT by Taking Flight by Kashmira Sheth & Illustrated by Nicolò Carozzi (Amazon / Bookshop)Get ready to go deep in your reading heart for this one. This is a moving and stunningly illustrated exploration of the refugee experience, through the eyes of those most impacted: children. The world needs this book.🎉Can You Grow a Striped Banana? by Jill Santopolo & Illustrated by Momoko Abe (Amazon / Bookshop)This is the most beautiful picture book full of tender love. In it, a mom assures her daughter that while mothers may not be perfect, they’ll always be full of love. It’s perfect for every parent and caregiver and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, is the perfect gift, too. 🎉TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME by Jack Norworth & Illustrated by Gary Clement (Amazon / Bookshop)This inviting picture book is a moving tribute to baseball’s most beloved anthem, something I used to love singing as a child and with my own children. With only song lyrics for words and the most perfect illustrations, this book will immerse you in the baseball experience. E217: A Paranormal Atmospheric Read: GIRL OF LORE by Melanie DaleOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Melanie Dale about her newest upper middle grade novel: A GIRL OF LORE.In this atmospheric paranormal novel, inner demons and town secrets collide in the haunting Southern town of London, Georgia. It had me guessing on every page, closing my eyes on some of them and truly inviting me into Mina’s world throughout.Come listen as we talk about the unexpected way Melanie decided to write her first middle grade novel, the varied themes and entry points for all readers and why you should read it and hug it, too. Don’t be mistaken: even if you do not typically read novels like this, this book is for you. It’s enchanting.Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!GIRL OF LORE by Melanie Dale (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Melanie online:Website: https://melaniedale.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanierdale/I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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    26 分
  • E216: Staying True & Making Change: HAFSA’S WAY by Aisha Saeed

    E216: Staying True & Making Change: HAFSA’S WAY by Aisha Saeed
    2026/04/13
    Happy Monday!I have some exciting news!I’ve always wanted to write a picture book and the over 200 episodes of my KidLit Love podcast have solidified that desire and lit a spark in my writing. The kidlit community is the BEST community and each author I’ve interviewed has provided such beautiful motivation for my own dream.And now, Boyds Mills has gifted me a scholarship to bring that dream to life!I’m honored to share that I’ve received the Richard H. Bell scholarship! This scholarship fund honors Dick Bell, the former chairman of the Highlights companies, president of Highlights for Children, and a former teacher and school administrator. I’m truly honored to continue his legacy.I’m so incredibly grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share parts of my journey here. Thanks for being part of it!StephanieBook Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉EVEN STEVEN by Carrie Finison and illustrated by Daniel Wiseman (Amazon / Bookshop)This bright and delightful picture book introduces readers to Steven, a young boy who likes everything even. But while some things can be fair, they may not be even. And while some things can be even, they may not be fair. This book approaches differing needs, equity, and accessibility in the best way: an appealing story.🎉 FLY FISHING WITH PAPA by Christopher Robbins (Amazon / Bookshop)This picture book is brimming with loving care. It captures the bonding experience of a child and grandfather on a fly fishing trip, highlighting conservation and the joy of nature. It’s the simple things that matter most and this book gets it. On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Aisha Saeed about her newest middle grade novel: HAFSA’S WAY.In this gripping middle grade novel (a stand alone companion to AMAL UNBOUND and OMAR RISHING), Hafsa pushes back against her family’s expectations and in the process, discovers her own power. She may be young, but Hafsa will forever stay in my heart as a reminder to keep my dreams front and center.Come listen as we talk about the connections among her trio of middle grade books, the multiple entry points for readers, including family and friendship, animal rights and climate change and her hope for readers that focuses on always holding onto hope and onto your dreams.Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!AMAL UNBOUND by Aisha Saeed (Amazon / Bookshop)OMAR RISHING by Aisha Saeed (Amazon / Bookshop)HAFSA’S WAY by Aisha Saeed (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Aisha online:Website: https://aishasaeed.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishacs/I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me!Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com
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  • E215: A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC OR LIKE LIGHTNING IN AN UMBRELLA STORM by Philip Stead

    E215: A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC OR LIKE LIGHTNING IN AN UMBRELLA STORM by Philip Stead
    2026/04/06
    Happy Monday!There’s something magic about reading. We can get lost inside another world without ever leaving our home. We can escape to another time and location, connect with new friends, learn new information and feel seen by the page all within a single book.This week, I’m chatting with Philip Stead about his whimsical middle grade novel that gives readers permission to sink in and enjoy themselves, not matter how old we are. Keep scrolling to find out more about the author, the book and the delightful conversation inside the episode.Happy Reading!StephanieBook Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:🎉AMAZING SHARK by Michael Stavaric and illustrated by Michele Ganser (Amazon / Bookshop)Oh, goodness. This book is amazing. =) It has everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sharks….and much more. The cover is gorgeous and shimmering and the black and white illustrations are exquisite. Filled with facts, fun quizzes and more, this book will quench your curiosity for shark knowledge. Plus, if you like this one, there are more in the series!🎉JUST ONE OAK by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Diana Sudyka (Amazon / Bookshop)This is truly one of the most gorgeous books I’ve read that instantly calmed my nervous system and brought me back to nature, to childhood and to ease and appreciation for the world around me. In it, readers will explore an oak tree, from its leafy crown to its roots underground, and learn all the amazing ways it supports the animals, plants, and habitat where it lives. From the incredible illustrations to the unique font and fact-filled end notes, this book will capture you, too. 🎉MIXED FEELINGS by Sara Amini & Shadia Amin (Amazon / Bookshop)This is Sara’s semi-autobiographical graphic novel for middle grade readers about navigating life as a mixed-race girl. Hilarious and heartfelt, with family, friendship, and fuzz all at the forefront, this laugh-out-loud and painfully relatable middle-school memoir is sure to delight. 🎉WE ALL LOVE by Julie Flett (Amazon / Bookshop)This month, I’m looking at my life and daily actions purposefully through the lens of love and this picture book is acting as a beautiful guide. It features poetic text, beautiful illustrations, and incorporates Cree words, highlighting the interconnectedness of all living things through acts of protection, guidance, and affection, making it a warm and affirming read-aloud. It’s a warm hug. 🎉LILIBET MAKES A FRIEND by Kersten Hamilton and illustrated by Shanda McCloskey (Amazon / Bookshop)This is an adorable picture book about a young girl who has tools, a lab, and a notebook along with a host of imaginary friends, but desperately wants a real one. So she plans a new project, REAL FRIEND 1.0 and finds that real friends can be found in the most unlikely places. This illustrations are delightful!🎉SOLVE YOUR OWN MYSTERY: THE MONSTER MAKER by Gareth P. Jones (Amazon / Bookshop)I have fond memories of the Build Your Own Adventure series of my youth and this series brings we right back! Readers will travel to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves, and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. It’s reading magic at its best.🎉HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Traci N. Todd and illustrated by Loveis Wise (Amazon / Bookshop)This book is stunning. It’s an inspirational love letter from caregiver to a child and reminds children that they should take up space, follow their own unique paths, and find humanity in everyone around them and, most importantly, in themselves…because that is beautiful. We all need this reminder. On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Philip Stead about his middle grade debut novel: A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC OR LIKE LIGHTNING IN AN UMBRELLA STORM.It’s a middle grade story written completely out of order that’s full of whimsy and heart and will for sure make you laugh out loud and learn a thing or two…or 24. It’s delightful in the most magical way.Come listen as we talk about the passage in the book that started it all, the delightful structure of the book and why it came to be and his hopes for the book to spark reading ownership and delight to remember. Plus, we talk about his thoughts on the current status of picture books and why all adult books should have illustrations, too. You won’t want to miss this episode!Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC OR LIKE LIGHTNING IN AN UMBRELLA STORM by Philip Stead (Amazon / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Phil online:Website: https://www.numberfivebus.com/...
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    35 分