The KidLit Pod
Shara CurlettDespite the feeling that digital is taking over, a wonderful group of kidlit people are still writing, sharing, and promoting the importance of, and a love of books and reading. Author Shara Curlett hosts a collective, industry-wide discussion around why books are essential, why modeling reading and reading to kids is more important than ever, and how creators are digging deep to write the best bo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureKids & FamilyParenting | |||
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Tim Probert is the award-winning author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed, global sensation, the Lightfall graphic novel series.
In episode 23 of The KidLit Pod, host Shara Curlett chats with Tim about his creative origins, career path, and pr... more
Historical children's fiction can be a critical link that piques a child's interest in both non fiction and history, and South Australian journalist and for award-winning children’s author, Catherine Bauer, this is an area that has really sparked her... more
From creating zines to being shoulder tapped to illustrate a picture book, award-winning Aotearoa illustrator-author, Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Izzy) comes onto The KidLit Pod to share her impressive career.
In episode 21, Izzy, Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti K... more
With an impressive bibliography of having illustrated over 80 novels, Aki Fukuoka is a veteran of the kidlit industry, with 30 of those novels being the Billie B Brown series with Sally Rippin, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
In this... more
Today is a behind-the-scenes deep dive duo chat with children’s author and teacher/literacy interventionist Brooke Graham, and award-winning Australian illustrator Kristen Willis.
This is a fascinating chat about how Brooke and Kristen created Famil... more
During Covid, Lauren Hackney lost her aviation job, had to sell her house, and also had to navigate her husband's life threatening heart attack. And creativity is what saved them.
In episode 18 of The KidLit Pod, host Shara Curlett welcomes Queensla... more
Patience, persistence, and passion are three core elements that led Shara to writing her middle-grade fantasy novel, Protector of Beyond (Penguin Australia), which is out the day this podcast goes to air.
This episode of The KidLit Pod flips the usu... more
When Graci Kim was young, she felt like a side character in her own life. 40 years on and Graci is now a New York Times Bestselling author, as well as most recently the 2026 winner of the Junior Fiction award at the NZ Book Awards for Children and Yo... more
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What is The KidLit Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful, community-driven show that centers on children's literature and the people who create, promote, and teach with it. Episodes feature authors, librarians, publishers, and educators discussing storytelling craft, industry dynamics, literacy advocacy, and the social impact of reading for kids. The conversations balance practical how-tos with broader ideas about building a vibrant KidLit ecosystem, including school libraries, author tours, grants, and collaborations across publishers and educators. A notable strength is the show's commitment to cross-sector collaboration and making reading accessible and engaging for diverse young readers, often rooted in real-world experiences and mentorship within the KidLit community.
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Which podcasts are similar to The KidLit Pod?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The KidLit Pod:
1. Be More Bookish
2. The Society of Unpublished Authors
3. Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
4. The Book Deal
5. Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
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The KidLit Pod launched 4 months ago and published 24 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The KidLit Pod?
Recent guests on The KidLit Pod include:
1. Ariane Beeston
2. Tina Strachan
3. Jack Heath
4. Jacqueline Harvey
5. Helen Farch
6. HP Fryer
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