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New Books in Children's Literature

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In my very special interview with children's author María Dolores Águila we discuss her multi-award winning new middle grade book, A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez (Roaring Brook Press), published a few months back. We talk about... more

How great to interview an author who writes splendid music-oriented children's books! In this episode, I was fortunate to interview Author (and I should add, singer) David McMullin, celebrating his brand new board book Rock 'N' Roll, Baby! (Random H... more

A parent's heartfelt letter to their daughter, Uma—and you—on abundant and conscious living—with the light of timeless Indian wisdom. Standing at the threshold of her adult life, Uma asks: “What’s my purpose? How do I choose meaningfully? What is tru... more

It's not every day that I get to interview an author (John Masiulionis) who has written a picture book entitled Walking Each Other Home – Zachary’s Mission: A Hospice for Children (illustrations by Roksana Barwinska) on such a difficult and challengi... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Julie Fette
Associate Professor of French at Rice University, expert in gender and children's literature
Rice University
Episode: Julie Fette, "Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature" (Routledge, 2025)
Suzy Levinson
Author of 'Dinos That Drive' and previous books for children
Tundra Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Episode: Suzy Levinson, "Dinos That Drive" (Tundra Books, 2025)
Roseanne Baxter Frank
Author of the book "O'Win and the Moon"
Episode: Friederike Ablang and Roseanne Baxter Frank, "O'Win and the Moon" (Wonder House Books, 2025)
Ammi-Joan Paquette
Author and Senior Agent
Aevitas Creative Management
Episode: Ammi-Joan Paquette, "My Mouth Says" (Penguin, 2025)
Gaby Cabezut
Literary agent and author from Puebla, Mexico, representing Latino authors.
Seymour Agency; Alliance Rights Agency
Episode: An Interview with Gaby Cabezut
Colby Sharp
Kid lit guru and advocate for children's literature
Episode: An Interview with Colby Sharp
Dr. Yasmine Motawy
Scholar, translator, educator, critic, consultant, and editor focused on Arab children's literature.
American University in Cairo
Episode: Yasmine Motawy, "Children’s Picture Books and Contemporary Egyptian Society" (AUC Press, 2025)
Melissa H. Mwai
Author, educator, and winner of the 50 Precious Word Contest
Episode: Melissa H. Mwai, "I Can Make a Friend!" (Paw Prints, 2025)
Betsy Bird
Author and children's literature expert
Union Square Books
Episode: Betsy Bird, "Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme" (Union Square Books, 2025)

Host

Mel Rosenberg
Host of the Children's Literature channel, engaging various authors and experts in the field. He promotes discussions on contemporary issues in children's publishing and the importance of literacy.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Content/guests great but needs a better host

    Every time I’m excited to listen to this podcast for tips on writing or editing manuscripts or just to hear an author or someone amazing in the literary world, I come here. However, I don’t think I’ve finished a podcast yet because this Mel guy keeps interrupting every guest SO much!! I don’t want to hear Mel! I wanna hear Betsey Bird or Lucinda Halperin! Like come on!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Shoechee
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions with authors and educators, finding value in the diversity of perspectives on children's literature and education.
Some critique may arise regarding the host's interview style, suggesting it could be more focused on the featured guests rather than on the host themselves.

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#109
China/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#161
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Apple Podcasts
#248
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Maya Schleifer, "The Giant's Home" (2022)
Q: What is your best palette of advice for up-and-coming storytellers and illustrators?
Self-development and understanding the market are both important; you need to be connected to the place where you want to publish.
Maya Schleifer, "The Giant's Home" (2022)
Q: How did you develop your art and storytelling in Israel?
I started to read books to my daughter and it opened my eyes to illustrating children's literature.
Julie Fette, "Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature" (Routledge, 2025)
Q: Is the magazine industry behaving differently when it comes to gender representation compared to books?
The magazine industry caters to what it believes to be the demand of boy readers, leading to the marginalization of girl readers and a reinforcement of stereotypes.
Julie Fette, "Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature" (Routledge, 2025)
Q: Could you explain the concept of universalism in relation to gender representation in literature?
Universalism implies achieving equality through color or gender blindness, often leading to a lack of advocacy for gender representation in children's literature.
Julie Fette, "Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature" (Routledge, 2025)
Q: How have library acquisitions and some of the factors that determine them perpetuated some gender norms?
Librarians often act as gatekeepers but face challenges that limit their agency, leading to a prevalence of gender stereotypes in collections.

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Focuses on the landscape of children's literature, featuring discussions with authors, educators, and industry professionals on their recently published works. Topics such as early literacy, representation in children's books, the creative processes of authors and illustrators, and the evolving trends in children's publishing are explored in depth. Episodes highlight unique perspectives from various contributors in the field, making it a rich resource for those interested in children's literature and education. Particularly noteworthy is the commitment to discussing contemporary issues within children's publishing, including diversity in narratives and the role of storytelling in literacy education.

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3. Roseanne Baxter Frank
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