HeyJaredKidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors
This 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.
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E248: STELLA & MARIGOLD: PAST AND PRESENTS with Sophie Blackall (opens the original)
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Happy Monday! Boy, are you in for A LOT of treats today! Not only am I sharing a wonderful conversation with a favorite author/illustrator of mine, but I’m sharing ELEVEN new or new-to-me books that have made their way to me. It’s a bookish celebration around here and I’m thrilled to share them with you. Keep scrolling to press play on that episode and to see other new books that have made their way into my reading life! Stephanie Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉 Here are the newly re
E238: Finding Joy & Safety: TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN by Alan Barillaro (opens the original)
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Happy Monday! I absolutely, positively cannot wait to share TODAY WE’LL BE EATEN by Alan Barillaro with you. It’s the picture book that I needed in this very moment and I know it will resonate first with all of the adults who find it and then with the children they share it with. Plus, I’ve got three new releases you won’t want to miss! Stephanie Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉 Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read an
E237: Heartwarming Horror: THE HAUNTING OF OLD SPLINTER by Jack Mackay (opens the original)
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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 and browse the new books publishing this week that made their way to my bookshelf! Stephanie Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉 Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and revie
E236: Being Open to Change: Fútbol Is Life! ¡Fútbol es vida! by Cristo Fernandez (opens the original)
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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 seem to be about football, but also contains what I think is one of life’s most important lessons inside. Keep scrolling for two other picture books you MUST explore and then listen to the quick episode with Cristo! Stephanie Book Birthdays and Other Bo
E235: Bilingual Celebration & Joy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOSE & FELIZ by Susan Rose & Silvia Lopez (opens the original)
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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 talking about their latest book focused on celebrating life’s special moments. Press play and take a listen! Stephanie Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉 Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I
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