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The KidLit Pod

The KidLit Pod

著者： Shara Curlett
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Author Shara Curlett hosts a collective, industry-wide discussion around the importance of books for kids, sharing opinions, thoughts, ideas, research, and the science around the importance of stories and why we need to persist in encouraging our children to turn to a book, rather than a device.

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  • KLP Chat: Self-Publishing & Self-Belief despite Learning Struggles

    KLP Chat: Self-Publishing & Self-Belief despite Learning Struggles
    2026/08/03

    Tenille Seow is an Australian author passionate about creating accessible fantasy stories for younger readers, despite challenges with dyslexia.

    In episode 12 of The KidLit Pod, Tenille describes a childhood immersed in books, how her mother encouraged reading, and how when they couldn't afford to attend certain events, that her mum would create little gift bags with a book to make it feel like they're not missing out.

    Tenille shares the importance of well-resourced school libraries and how in looking for a high school for her children, she's looking for the needs of each individual child rather than the friendship groups. She also discusses her support of her own children’s reading and device balance.

    The discussion shifts to creativity and ways for children to release tension and worry, including hobbies that consume children to keep them busy. Tenille makes an interesting point about how over time, devices have condensed and shrunk to one device, and now consumer demand is showing that it's expanding out again as people don't want everything in a single device.

    Shara shares more about The Light Within: The Aura Academy of Magic, and Tenille shares how in 2023 a popular YA fantasy novel took her by surprise with its difficult names, strong language, and mature content inspired her to write a “between” book for readers transitioning from middle grade to YA, with magic, tension, and romance but without the explicit content.

    Tenille shares about her experience in working with an editor, finding a cover artist, marketing challenges, and how her personal challenges shape her need for support, feedback, and accessible storytelling. Tenille also shares how dyslexia has not been a barrier in following her dreams.

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    BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Light Within

    The Light Within - Hardback and ebook

    The Light Within - Amazon - read more

    Tenille Seow on Instagram - @teaspoonstorytime

    Tenille's Editor - Helen Thorton-Gussy from Edit Co

    Tenille's Cover Designer - Zoe Sizemore did the cover from CIP designs

    Your Kids Next Read podcast

    Your Kids Next Read Facebook page for parent recommendations

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    Find out more about The KidLit Pod host, Shara Curlett, here:

    Shara Curlett on Instagram (@sharacurlett)

    Shara Curlett Website (www.sharacurlett.com)
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    49 分
  • KLP Chat: Carla Salmon on New Teen and Clean Romance

    KLP Chat: Carla Salmon on New Teen and Clean Romance
    2026/07/27

    Carla Salmon is one of the authors in Australia paving the way for a brand new age group of books that nestle right in between middle-grade and YA, called 'New Teen'.

    We're seeing more and more feedback that YA spans too great an age group, and overseas we're seeing New Adult (18-25) become more popular, but that leaves a YA group (12-18) that still spans a huge growth period in regards to brain development, emotionally, and physically.

    The answer to this? New Teen written for boys and girls. Books that offer "clean" romance, that teachers and parents can confidently recommend. And Carla Salmon is paving the way for this new category with her popular Red Sands series, for 11+.

    In this insightful chat, author-teacher Carla Salmon shares about her childhood on a farm filled with outdoor adventures, heavy reading (Famous Five, Baby-Sitters Club), and crafting, and how those influences shaped her writing. Carla recalls moving from school journalism to PR in London and Australia, then teaching English/drama/history.

    Carla never thought of becoming an author until her 11-year-old son stopped reading and wanted “older” books that still fit his age. She explains how this led her to writing fast-paced mystery/thrillers with friendship, sport, and “clean” romance, using her son and daughter as candid (and cringe!) editors.

    This episode highlights her Red Sands series, particularly her latest novel, We Did It Anyway (gold bars, smugglers, lighthouse, secret tunnels - need we say more!). Carla also shares how her debut novel, We Saw What You Started, was optioned for TV.

    Shara and Carla also discuss their evolving plotting/pantsing process, current reads, and Carla shares her plans for an upcoming dual Brisbane launch with Tristan Bancks at Brisbane Grammar School.

    Teachers, librarians, YA writers, AND parents of teens - this one's for you.

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    LINKS:

    Carla Salmon's website - carlasalmonbooks.com

    Carla Salmon on Instagram - @carlasalmonbooks

    Carla Salmon media kit

    BOOK SPOTLIGHT - We Saw What You Started by Carla Salmon

    MENTIONS:

    Christian White - The Ledge

    John Marsden - Tomorrow When the War Began

    Amy Doak - Eleanor Jones series

    Tristan Bancks - Raised by Wolves

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    Follow The KidLit Pod on Instagram (@thekidlitpod)

    Find out more about The KidLit Pod host, Shara Curlett, here:

    Shara Curlett on Instagram (@sharacurlett)

    Shara Curlett Website (www.sharacurlett.com)
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  • KLP Chat: Inside Book Hero, a Fast-Growing NZ Bookstore with Lizzy Lockhart

    KLP Chat: Inside Book Hero, a Fast-Growing NZ Bookstore with Lizzy Lockhart
    2026/07/20
    Are bookshops dead? Hardly! One business in Auckland that has experienced exponential growth has shown quite the opposite.Lizzy Lockhart, “Bookshop Hero” at the fast-growing independent online (and physical) bookshop Book Hero, shares the secrets behind this small business' success. And they've achieved this during a time where retail is tricky and reading is declining. Or is it?Book Hero is seeing quite the opposite - reading is fast becoming people's salvation ...In this fascinating look inside Book Hero, a New Zealand book retailer and online store founded in October 2024 by Dylan Bland and Tim Wackrow, Lizzy shares how Dylan and Tim blended their e-commerce strengths with their passion for reading to create an online book retailer with big visions. They quickly expanded into a Hobsonville destination shop, driven by strong community demand.Book Hero prioritises physical books, a personal customer experience, and rapid delivery, expanding from an online warehouse to a community-supported retail space in Hobsonville and a team of 15+ people. Lizzy shares her work across the bookshop, social media, newsletters, events, and author visits, crediting the team’s customer-first approach, fast shipping, and visibility through their rapidly-growing social media account.We also hear about Lizzy's lifelong love of reading, her background as a primary teacher and Auckland Zoo educator, and her advocacy for reading for pleasure. The conversation also covers Book Hero’s growth into schools and libraries, adding toys and launching Toy Hero, as well as their notable author events.Shara and Lizzy share parenting reflections on emotional regulation and using books as support tools. And we finish off with some of Lizzy's book recommendations.It's a jam-packed episode about community, belief, and the revival of books as a haven. Music to our ears!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LINKS >>>>>Book Hero WebsiteBook Hero on Instagram - @bookheronzLizzy Lockhart on Instagram - @peppermintpagesnzMENTIONS >>>>>Graci Kim - Slinger Duology (MG)Claire Mabey - Raven’s Eye series (MG) and Cass and the Beast (PB)Daniel Devenney - Counting Down with Theodore Brown (YA)Nathan Wallis - What Were You Thinking? (ADULT)Dr. Billy Garvey - 10 Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health (and the Pop Culture Parenting podcast) (ADULT)Sam Smith (illustrated by César Lador) - Miles and Jones series (JF/early MG)Lily Emo - B is for Bird, and The Boy Who Made Things Up (author Margaret Mahy) (PB)Sacha Cotter (illustrated by Josh Morgan) - A Guide to Rocks (PB)Patrice Karst (illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff) - The Invisible String and The Invisible String Backpack (PB)Karin Slaughter - The Secrets We Hide (ADULT)Asher Emanuel - The Valley (ADULT)Don’t Forget to Smile - Ariane Beeston (YA)Rachael King (illustrated by Phoebe Morris) - Violet and the Velvets (MG)C G Drews - Hazelthorn (YA)Adam Simpson (illustrated by Gypsy Taylor) - Row, Row, Row Your Boat (with Monsters) (PB)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Follow The KidLit Pod on Instagram (@thekidlitpod)Find out more about The KidLit Pod host, Shara Curlett, here:Shara Curlett on Instagram (@sharacurlett)Shara Curlett Website (www.sharacurlett.com)
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    54 分
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