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The Book Faire | Middle Grade and Children’s Literature for Librarians, Educators and Young Readers

The Book Faire | Children's and YA Literature
Book Bans
Children's Literature
Education
A Sea Of Lemon Trees
Zenguin
Winnie-the-Pooh
New Releases
María Dolores Águila
A Wrinkle In Time
Library Censorship
Wings Of Fire
Rutherford County Library System
Jet Cooper
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Picture Book
Not Your Granny's Grammar
Grammar Instruction
Book Bans / Censorship
A Clockwork Orange
Sanjay Junaidya

Do you struggle keeping up with new books for young readers? Are you concerned about book bans? Welcome to the Book Faire! This podcast is all about the latest in kidlit, from Middle Grade to YA interviewing authors and professionals in the children’s publishing industry, highlighting diverse new releases, and covering stories that impact public schools, educators and librarians. Check in for Two ... more

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The episode covers new release and news related to book bans, library closures, funding for local libraries, and community responses to book bans. It highlights the challenges faced by... more

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The conversation covers the inspiration behind 'We Need to Talk About Cancer' and the approach to communicating complex medical concepts to young readers. Dr. Sanjay Juneja shares insi... more

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Dr. Sanjay Junaidya
Hematologist and medical oncologist; author of We Need to Talk About Cancer
NeonSquid / Macmillan Publishers
Episode: The Onc Doc; Democratizing Cancer Knowledge: Insights from Sanjay Juneja MD
Dr. Sanjay Junija
Author of the newly released book We Need to Talk About Cancer
Episode: Librarians Turn Politicians: A New Wave of Advocacy
Katherine Applegate
Author of The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wombat Waiting
HarperCollins (publisher of Wombat Waiting)
Episode: Katherine Applegate on Writing Animals and Addressing Serious Topics
Claire Freeland
Child psychologist and co-author
Imagination Press / What to Do When It's Not Fair series
Episode: Handling "It's Not Fair!": CBT Tools for Kids with Dr. Claire Freeland & Dr. Jacqueline Toner
Jacqueline Toner
Child psychologist and co-author
Imagination Press / What to Do When It's Not Fair series
Episode: Handling "It's Not Fair!": CBT Tools for Kids with Dr. Claire Freeland & Dr. Jacqueline Toner
Dr. Claire Freeland
Author of What to Do When It's Not Fair
Episode: Defending LGBTQ+ Rights in Schools | Alaska Freedom to Read Bill | AIDS Epidemic in Kidlit
Timothy Karsten
Co-founder of Global Galactics
Global Galactics
Episode: Education Through Awe: How Global Galactics Uses Storytelling to Teach Science & Emotional Growth
Karina Karsten
Co-founder of Global Galactics
Global Galactics
Episode: Education Through Awe: How Global Galactics Uses Storytelling to Teach Science & Emotional Growth
María Dolores Águila
Author of A Sea of Lemon Trees and The Corridor of Roberto Álvarez
Author
Episode: The Lemon Grove Incident: María Dolores Águila | 'A Sea of Lemon Trees' (April 10, 2026)

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Anthony
Host of The Book Faire Podcast. Regular facilitator of conversations with authors, editors, and publishing professionals in children's literature.
Melanie Hill
Guest and occasional co-guest host focusing on middle-grade authors and publishing journeys.

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Kam Redlawsk on Creativity, Disability, and Children's Literature
Q: Can you introduce yourself and the work you'll be discussing today?
Kam Redlawsk discusses her background, her health journey, and introduces Yumi and Monster as a debut picture book inspired by real experiences with disability and the quest for acceptance, emphasizing how the story uses symbolized obstacles to explore emotions.
The Heart of Children's Books: Insights from Sandra Magsamen
Q: Can you start us off by introducing yourself and some of your work for the audience?
Sandra describes her 25+ years as an author and illustrator of over 100 books, many for young children, and notes a focus on board books with interactive, three-dimensional elements that engage both child and caregiver.
Celebrating Family Diversity in Children's Literature with Mark and Scott Hoying | Fa La La Family
Q: What inspired you to make the book about Christmas and non-traditional families?
They explain the holidays' importance to them, the idea that family can look many different ways, and how their own experiences as LGBTQ+ parents-to-be shaped the story and its illustrations.
Celebrating Family Diversity in Children's Literature with Mark and Scott Hoying | Fa La La Family
Q: Can you introduce yourselves and tell us what you'll be discussing today?
Scott and Mark Hoying introduce themselves and discuss Fa La La Family, highlighting its focus on inclusive, diverse families during the holidays, and their background as songwriters turned children's authors.
The Onc Doc; Democratizing Cancer Knowledge: Insights from Sanjay Juneja MD
Q: Can you talk about what approach you went with when it came time to start writing down the text for We Need to Talk About Cancer?
I aimed to explain complex cancer concepts in a way that a fourth or fifth grader could grasp, using real-world analogies and ensuring medical accuracy, so families can understand what's happening and what to expect.

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This show centers on middle grade and children's literature through two main lenses: timely news about publishing, censorship, and policy that affects libraries and classrooms, and in-depth author and industry interviews that illuminate craft, publishing strategy, and the evolving landscape for kids' books. Episodes frequently feature new releases, debates over book bans and education policy, and conversations with authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals about storytelling, illustration, and the business of children's literature. A standout aspect is its pivot between hard-hitting policy coverage and intimate creator discussions, offering librarians, educators, and parents practical context on what's new, what's controversial, a... more

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