Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors
Stephanie AffinitoThis podcast celebrates all things children's literature for the adult reading to their inner child AND connecting the young readers in their lives with books. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. kidlitlove.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 240 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducation | |||
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Happy Monday!
This week, I stretched out of my reading comfort zone into middle grade horror with heart and fell in love. This genre is growing and for good reason. Come listen as I talk with Jack Mackay about his newest middle grade horror release ... more
Happy Monday!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend full of books and reading and are ready to add a couple of brand new picture books to your summer TBR stack!
This week, I’m talking with Cristo Fernandez about his newest picture book that might ... more
Happy Monday!
I hope you’ve enjoyed the holiday weekend and as my last podcast episode reminded us, stopped the stream of social media and focused on what mattered most to you.
This week, I’ve got a fun episode with Susan Rose & Silvia Lopez talki... more
Happy Friday!
The holiday weekend is here and is this bonus podcast episode is the perfect reminder to stay present, take a breath unplug from your devices and plug into the connections around you. I think it’s a lesson we all need to learn and a bo... more
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As a reader and middle grade author, I enjoy Stephanie’s interviews so much. Such book joy!
Apple Podcasts5DDebrovner
United States9 months ago - This is the podcast I have been looking for
This is one of the most helpful resources that I’ve found if you want to write or develop content for a middle grade audience. The topics are on point, the advice is actionable and they interview a variety of authors and experts.
Audible5SabrinaUnited States9 months ago This is one of the most helpful resources that I’ve found if you want to write or develop content for a middle grade audience. The topics are on point, the advice is actionable and they interview a variety of authors and experts.
Audible5SabrinaUnited States9 months ago- I look forward to each episode!
This is must-listen for teachers, librarians, or parents or anyone who wishes kids would step away from the screens and spend more time with books. Stephanie’s conversations are insightful and fun.
Apple Podcasts5DDebrovnerUnited Statesa year ago - Five stars
I love listening and learning from kidlit love and Stephanie. It never ceases to inspire me in my own writing!
Apple Podcasts5All nicknames taken!😊United States2 years ago
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A lively series of conversations with authors who create picture books and middle grade fiction. Episodes commonly explore backstories, writing journeys, and the craft behind beloved titles, with a consistent focus on representation, empathy, and meaningful themes for young readers and the adults who share books with them. Notable throughlines include the impact of family, community, and education on storytelling, as well as practical insights for schools, libraries, and parents when sharing books with children. A standout quality is the host's warm, curious interviewing style that elicits personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes processes, making it appealing to teachers, librarians, authors, and book-loving families seeking thoughtful rec... more
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1. Middle Grade Matters
2. Writers With Wrinkles
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