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. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. <br/><br/><a href="https://kidlitlove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">kidlitlove.substack.com</a>
Kidlit Love
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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. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. <br/><br/><a href="https://kidlitlove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">kidlitlove.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
E226: Love, Acceptance & Reassurance: MAMA SAYS I’M FINE by Brittney Cooper
<p>Happy Monday!</p><p>It’s still only May, but I am gearing up for a lovely season of summer reading, building my stack and planning my bookish field trips to local book stores and bucket list experiences. I’d love to know what books are already on YOUR kidlit summer TBR and where you plan to head for bookish excursions, if you have them planned. Let’s create a kidlit calendar of bookish fun!</p><p>Keep scrolling to see the new books that caught my attention this week, too. There are A LOT of amazing books celebrating their book birthdays!</p><p><strong>Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉</strong></p><p>Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:</p><p>🎉 THE DECLARATION DECODED: A Guide to the Document that Inspired Our Nation by Katie Kennedy (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/49cd2nI">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781523535200">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>We all know about the Declaration of Independence, but do we really know it? This fascinating book goes through the Declaration sentence by sentence and idea by idea. Katie believes is so important right now for everyday Americans, especially young people, to truly under the Declaration and she bring it to life in her book. I was so enthralled, I invited her onto the KidLit Love podcast, so be sure to keep your eyes open for that episode airing in a few weeks!</p><p>🎉WHEN THE RAIN CAME by Matt Eicheldinger (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4dCuCTb">Amazon </a>/ <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9798881605148">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>The is the first YA book in an all-new, action-packed dystopian adventure series by New York Times bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger. It’s on my stack to read next and I can’t wait to dive in, especially because it was recommended by a trusted educator who loves reading as much as I do. </p><p>🎉CHARTS FOR BABIES by Michelle Rial (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4uu2t83">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781419785184">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This is a quirky and delightful picture book exploring multiple early-learning concepts through simple graphic charts and graphs. It will be read again and again and again and stay just as engaging and beautiful each time. It’s perfect for learning with littles!</p><p>E226: Love, Acceptance & Reassurance: MAMA SAYS I’M FINE by Brittney Cooper</p><p>On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brittney Cooper about her newest picture book: MAMA SAYS I’M FINE.</p><p>This heartwarming picture book is a story of love and resilience that explores the powerful force of a mother-daughter bond. Plus, the illustrations are gorgeous and will wrap you in love.</p><p>Come listen as we talk about the personal inspiration behind the book, the many shades of a single phrase that can ground us in love and Britteny’s powerful hopes for the book and every reader who is lucky enough to read it.</p><p>Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!</p><p>MAMA SAYS I’M FINE by Brittney Cooper (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/48ZqVFB">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781338763867">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Here’s where you can find Brittney online:</p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/professor_crunk">https://www.instagram.com/professor_crunk</a></p><p>I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!</p><p><strong>KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:</p><p>🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….<a target="_blank" href="https://alitlife.substack.com/p/invite-your-friends-to-read-a-lit">including courses and coaching sessions with me!</a></p><p><p>Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work!</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://kidlitlove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">kidlitlove.substack.com</a>
May 21, 2026
E225: Friendship, Fun & Medical Mysteries: DEEPA, M.D. by Priya Swaminathan
<p>On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Priya Swaminathan about her debut middle grade novel: DEEPA, M.D.</p><p>This is a heart-warming and funny book about a seventh grader who decides to become a medical detective alongside her Uncle as she juggles friendship, family and middle school…when everyone knows her as the girl who has cancer.</p><p>Come listen as we talk about Priya’s admirable pivot in midlife that brought her to nursing and writing, the beautiful messages about accepting uncertainty in our lives and the fun and funny connections throughout the book. It’s a new favorite of mine!</p><p>Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!</p><p>DEEPA, M.D. by Priya Swaminathan (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4diQnHg">Amazon</a> /<a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781665981323"> Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Here’s where you can find Priya online:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://priyaswaminathan.com/">https://priyaswaminathan.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/priyasurprise/">https://www.instagram.com/priyasurprise/</a></p><p>I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!</p><p><strong>KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of children’’s literature far and wide:</p><p>🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….<a target="_blank" href="https://alitlife.substack.com/p/invite-your-friends-to-read-a-lit">including courses and coaching sessions with me!</a></p><p><p>Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work!</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://kidlitlove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">kidlitlove.substack.com</a>
May 18, 2026
E224: Unforgettable Verse: MY BROTHER OLIVER by R.L Toalson
<p>Happy Monday!</p><p>There has been a lot of upheaval in the world of children’s literature over the past couple of weeks and the only thing I know for sure is this: </p><p>Children’s literature matters more than ever and I am proud to be a part of the profession sharing books that might be exactly what a reader needs next to feel seen, heard, acknowledged, inspired and part of something bigger than themselves. </p><p>Keep scrolling to see the new books that caught my attention this week, too. There are A LOT of amazing books celebrating their book birthdays!</p><p><strong>Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉</strong></p><p>Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:</p><p>🎉EVA TO THE MAX by Rebecca Caprara (<a target="_blank" href="http://Motocross is Eva’s life. Nothing beats the rush she feels ripping it up on the course—except maybe the moment just after the race when she removes her helmet, and the other riders realize they just got smoked by a twelve-year-old girl.">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9798217004997">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This is a fast-paced, exhilarating novel-in-verse about a young motocross phenom, chasing her dream no matter the risks. Motocross is Eva’s life. Nothing beats the rush she feels ripping it up on the course… except maybe the moment just after the race when she removes her helmet, and the other riders realize they just got smoked by a twelve-year-old girl. Readers will love this!</p><p>🎉THE BOY, THE FATHER, AND THE BEAR by Per Gustavsson (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4nuLPSZ">Amazon </a>/ <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781778402203">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Well, this was an unexpected reading adventure. This beautifully illustrated book is a gentle meditation about the nature of life and finding your place in the world no matter what. It’s about love, loss and the roots that keep us anchored to those we love.</p><p>🎉WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT CANCER by Dr. Sanjay Juneja (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3RHKyvR">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781684495849">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Sometimes, readers face hard things in their lives and books can help. Whether they have cancer, or they know someone with cancer, they will have a lot of questions. Luckily Dr. Sanjay Juneja is an expert at having these tricky conversations. This book breaks everything down and empowers readers with knowledge. </p><p>🎉LYDIA LOVES BUGS by Heidi E.Y. Stemple & Yuliya Pankratova (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4uiiduE">Amazon </a>/ <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781641708456">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>I don’t like bugs, but I loved this book. Lydia collects bugs for show-and-tell and invites readers into the buggy world that her and her entomologist Mom love so much. The end matter was awesome: a list of all the real bugs mentioned in the book!</p><p>🎉NEIL, THE AMAZING SEA CUCUMBER by Amelia Tonta (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4dpTEEV">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9798217039890">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Neil is a sea cucumber…an ACTUAL cucumber. This book is a true delight and is told in gorgeous illustrations and first-person narrative straight from the cucumber. You have to read this one!</p><p>🎉UNICRONIA UNICRON RESCUERS: ADVENTURE IN MERMAID LAND by Ana Punset (<a target="_blank" href="http://The first in a new full-color series set in the magical Unicornia universe, featuring a perilous journey to Mermaid Land!">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781536252361">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This is the first book in a new full-color series set in the magical Unicornia universe featuring a perilous journey to Mermaid Land! It’s bright and colorful and full of the most delightful magic. I’d like to visit. =)</p><p>🎉IS THIS A PLUM? by Dan & Finn Ojari (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4drdEqH">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9798217223138">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>I cannot stop reading this book! This delightfully clever keepsake picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle—brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son’s original idea and drawings! It’s a keepsake, for sure. </p><p>🎉MUSIC OF THE BELLS by Anitha Rao-Robinson (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4u8ir7r">Amazon </a>/ <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780593624371">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This is one of the most gorgeous picture books I have ever seen. It’s full of rich color and showcases a beautiful Indian dance. It reminds us to stay true to ourselves and take pride in who we are. Stunning. </p><p>🎉DINOS LOVE DONUTS by Ben Okon (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4docgoH">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9798217321025">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>If you laughed your tricera-tops off at the best-selling Unicorns Love Ice Cream and Monsters Love Brownies, you’ll be jelly-rolling on the floor laughing with Dinos Love Donuts! This is a delightful book that readers will beg to listen to again and again!</p><p><strong>E224: Unforgettable Verse: MY BROTHER OLIVER by R.L Toalson</strong></p><p>On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with R.L. Toalson about her newest middle grade novel-in-verse: MY BROTHER OLIVER.</p><p>This is a beautiful and unforgettable novel-in-verse about a boy struggling with guilt as his family reels from the fallout of his older brother’s extreme depression and tries to hold onto hope. It’s truly stamped on my reading heart forever.</p><p>Come listen as we talk about Rachel’s overall philosophy on writing for children, her deeply personal connection to the book, the many themes inside the pages and her beautiful hopes for readers. This one is unforgettable.</p><p>Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!</p><p>MY BROTHER OLIVER by R.L. Toalson (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4niHJNS">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781665956307">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Here’s where you can find R.L. Tolason online:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.racheltoalson.com/">https://www.racheltoalson.com/</a></p><p>Substack: </p><p>I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!</p><p><strong>KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:</p><p>🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….<a target="_blank" href="https://alitlife.substack.com/p/invite-your-friends-to-read-a-lit">including courses and coaching sessions with me!</a></p><p><p>Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work!</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://kidlitlove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">kidlitlove.substack.com</a>
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