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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureKids & FamilyParenting | |||
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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
When author Sharon Giltrow found herself at her book launch with no books available from her overseas publisher, she knew something had to change. Now, she's regained her rights and taken back control.
In episode 14 of The KidLit Pod, Sharon Giltrow... more
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What is The KidLit Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on authors, educators, librarians, publishers, and industry professionals who shape children's literature. Across recent episodes, conversations emphasize storytelling craft, career trajectories in kids' and young adult fiction, school and library outreach, and how libraries, grants, and community programs support reading for pleasure. There's a strong focus on practical insights for aspiring writers and industry observers—covering inspiration, process, collaboration, and the evolving landscape shaped by technology, funding, and cross-border publishing. Notable is the recurring emphasis on building communities around kidlit, advocacy for libraries and literacy, and candid discussions about creativity, resilience, and the bu... more
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1. Be More Bookish
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4. Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
5. The Book Deal
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The KidLit Pod launched 3 months ago and published 19 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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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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