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Book Club for Kids

kitty felde
Children's Literature
Dork Diaries
Refugee
Identity
The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963
Graphic Novels
Diary Of a Wimpy Kid
New Kid
Racism
Wings Of Fire
The Wild Robot
Harry Potter
Percy Jackson
Divergent
Education
A Little Wicked
Milo, Sticky Notes, and Brain Freeze
Dog Man
The Darkest Side Of the Moon
Writing

The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.

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We take a trip to Mississippi in the summer of 1964 - Freedom Summer. The second in writer Deborah Wiles' 1960's trilogy. "Revolution" is discussed by a trio of George Washington Middle Schoolers at the neighborhood bookstore Hooray for Books! in Ale... more

Looking for a late summer thriller? We discuss the first book in Jacqueline West's Books of Elsewhere series The Shadows with the Girlfriends BookClub Baltimore. Public radio journalist Doualy Xaykaothao is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host.

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We take our microphone out to the 2026 City of Stem/LA Maker Faire to ask these young scientists and astronauts about their favorite books. Several of them are OUR favorite books, too! And you can click on the links to hear the Book Club for Kids epi... more

Before she wrote children's books, Lisa Graff worked as a nanny. What lessons from that experience did she bring to her work on the page? Lisa talks to host Kitty Felde.

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Lisa Graff
Author of Absolutely Almost
Author
Episode: A Conversation with Lisa Graff
Claire Legrand
Writer of Foxheart (author on episode)
Author, Foxheart
Episode: Foxheart by Claire Legrand
Wesley Mann
Celebrity reader, actor
Actor, Boulder Bookstore reading event
Episode: Foxheart by Claire Legrand
Jennifer Holm
Writer, author of Turtle in Paradise and Full of Beans
Jennifer Holm (Author)
Episode: A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Lisa Yee
Author of 'Maisie Chen's Last Chance' and inspired by her family's immigration story
Episode: Episode 160- Mazie Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee
Alan Silberberg
Author of Milo, Sticky Notes, and Brain Freeze
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Episode: Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze
Joshua Malina
Celebrity reader and actor known for The West Wing
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Episode: Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze
Jack Gantos
Author and speaker, known for his book 'Dead End In Norvelt'
Episode: Bonus Episode - Conversation with Jack Gantos
Sean O'Brien
Author and former speechwriter for Joe Biden
Episode: A Conversation with Sean OBrien

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Kitty Felde
Host of Book Club for Kids

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 461 ratings
  • Great job

    The books that they chose are ones that are really good and deserves it! Thank you so much for making this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    zxlop22
    Canada2 months ago
  • Pretty good.

    Can you review a Hunger Games book?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kitsena
    United States8 months ago
  • Do a dork diaries book 5 read aloud

    I would love it if you did a dork diaries read aloud but until then four stars

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Apt lover m dog
    United States10 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜πŸ˜β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’”β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

    i’ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! 🫠🫠🫠πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 11 πŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United Statesa year ago
  • LOVE IT!!!πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜πŸ˜β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’”β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

    i’ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! 🫠🫠🫠πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 10 πŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of guests, especially authors and celebrity readers.
A few reviews mention concerns about occasional language but praise overall accessibility and calming tone.
The format balances Reading/Book discussions with author insights.

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A Conversation with Lisa Graff
Q: So Lisa, was there anything you learned as a nanny that you bring with you when you write books for kids these days?
Lisa describes the shift to highly scheduled play, the social dynamics of private vs. public schooling, and how these experiences influenced her approach to storytelling for kids.
Foxheart by Claire Legrand
Q: Why did you write it?
Claire Legrand explains that Foxheart grew from a short story about Quicksilver into a novel, driven by a desire to explore magical world-building, character growth, and questions about love, belonging, and family, with editors helping shape it into a full-length book.
A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Q: So you told us how Turtle in Paradise came out of an earlier novel. Tell us where Full of Beans came from.
Holm reveals that Full of Beans originated from a suggestion by her son about a continuation featuring the 'Diaper Gang' and her desire to explore a prequel that ties back to the Turtle in Paradise world.
A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Q: So let's talk a little bit about Turtle. Where did she come from as a character?
Holm describes Turtle as inspired by her mother, drawing on memories of New Jersey summers and the family's Key West experiences to shape Turtle's voice and the island life atmosphere.
A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Q: Well, Jenni, let's start at the beginning. Where did the inspiration for Turtle in Paradise come from?
Holm explains that the spark came from a throwaway line about Key West in Penny from Heaven, which led to extensive family interviews, archival research at the Key West Historical Society, and a drive to recreate the Depression-era setting authentically.

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A show focused on children's literature, author interviews, and readings by celebrity guests, with a steady emphasis on why stories matter to young readers and how authors craft for kids. Each episode blends author insights, writing process tips, and interactive elements from young listeners, often exploring themes like immigration, identity, friendship, and courage through age-appropriate discussions. Noteworthy is the recurring format of celebrity readers pairing with author conversations, creating a mix of performance and storytelling that can resonate with families, teachers, and library programs. The show appears to attract a broad, book-loving audience that values accessible discussions of literature for kids, plus opportunities for l... more

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Recent guests on Book Club for Kids include:

1. Lisa Graff
2. Claire Legrand
3. Wesley Mann
4. Jennifer Holm
5. Lisa Yee
6. Alan Silberberg
7. Joshua Malina
8. Jack Gantos

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