HeyJaredKidLit Love Newsletter
A celebration of love for picture books and middle grade novels.
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E249: OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK by Ashley Franklin (opens the original)
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Happy Monday!Well, it’s officially Fall and that means the Fall reading season can officially begin! For me, that means reading with my comfy socks and blanket in the cooler weather, a pumpkin spice candle lit on the counter and a hot cup of coffee or tea to pair with my books. What does Fall reading season look like for you?This week, I’m sharing another long list of newly published books that I know you’ll love. I’ve even linked to previous episodes and Q&A posts to some of the authors. Keep s
It’s Time for a Bookish Giveaway! (opens the original)
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Book mail is the best kind of mail, isn’t it?!Each month, I host a bookish giveaway for paid subscribers to build our children’s literature collections and spread the book love. Since that community is so new, I’m opening up the first giveaway to all subscribers so everyone can join in the fun. Here’s this month’s giveaway:A Quilt of Stars” Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream by Karen Nyberg and Ann McCallum Staats & Illustrated by Alida MassariAmazon / Bookshop<d
E247: THAT YOU ARE HERE IS NO SMALL THING by Traci N. Todd (opens the original)
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Happy Thursday! I’m here with a bonus episode that I absolutely cannot wait to share with you. It’s a beautiful conversation about a beautiful book that just found its way into the world: THAT YOU ARE HERE IS NO SMALL THING by Traci N. Todd and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. It’s stunning and I hope you’ll press play and listen! Stephanie E247: THAT YOU ARE HERE IS NO SMALL THING by Traci N. Todd On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Traci N. Todd about her newest picture
A KidLit Q&A with Loryn Brantz (opens the original)
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Let’s celebrate a book birthday together!Loryn Brantz recently released the most DELIGHTFUL book with an important message and we’re here celebrating with a Q&A post. Keep scrolling to learn about the book and the inspiration behind it, a bit about the writing and creating process and something that surprised Loryn, too. I especially loved the advice for writers at the very end!I AM A SPICY NUGGET by Loren Brantz (Amazon / Bookshop)<f
E246: Stunning YA Verse: THE SECRET TO BELONGING by Megan E. Freeman (opens the original)
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Happy Monday! When the KidLit Love podcast first launched, I talked with authors of picture books, middle grade books and young adult novels, too. As I got to know the my audience, it was clear that listeners gravitated more toward the picture books and middle grade age groups, so I quietly shifted my podcast to only focus on that niche. But when the opportunity came to talk with Megan E. Freeman about her young adult debut novel, I just could not resist. I adore Megan’s books and absolutely lov
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