Read to Write Kidlit Podcast
By Alexis and Brittany discuss writing in the kidlit world
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How do they DO that? Read to Write Kidlit is a podcast hosted by two writers, Brittany and Alexis, who believe reading and discussing great books with the kidlit community is a great path to growth in writing. The focus is predominantly on middle grade literature, but lower middle grade as well as young adult books are discussed. Thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review!
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S3 Ep 8: Rebecca Bendheim illuminates the teenage experience of conformity and identity in her debut upper-middle grade novel, When You're Brave Enough
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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S3 Ep 7: Jen Calonita, shares her "special ingredient" to writing such captivating fantasy books like Isle of Ever...adding just a touch of magic in the real world.
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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S3 Ep 6: A cozy place to cry - writing tearful stories with Naomi Milliner
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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S3 Ep 5: "What is hard for an adult to say is easy for a kid to hear." James Bird shares all about writing his middle grade book, No Place Like Home.
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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S3 Ep 4: Writing "agents of chaos" and creating characters better than you are. Tara Dairman shares about writing her middle grade book, The Girl From Earth's End.
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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S3 Ep 3: "Instinct from practice" and other wise words from Kalyn Josephson
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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S3 Ep 2: Writing a mystery series with Lindsay Currie
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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S3 Ep 1: Experiencing history more deeply with Alyssa Colman
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 10: Blending science and fantasy in The Secrets of Underhill by Kali Wallace
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 9: Character Development in Brandon Hoàng's YA novel Gloria Buenrostro is Not My Girlfriend
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 8: The lunch room is still hard...even on the moon-Middle Grade Sci-Fi with Michelle Barry
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May 28, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 7: Packing a punch and being purposeful with your language plus more writing insight with Allie Millington
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 6: "If you write a great story, no one cares about the rules"-Elly Swartz
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 5: Reinventing the Vampire with Kalynn Bayron
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 4: Dominoes, Not Hurdles-Building tension with Sam Subity
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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S2 Ep 3: Digging Up a Good Story with Taryn Souders
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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S2 Ep2: Try the Next New Thing with Lindsay Currie
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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S2 E1: Spooky Settings with Wendy Parris
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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S1 E10: Joy McCullough and Trusting Your Intuition
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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BONUS EPISODE! Shane Cluskey: The Book Cover and Interior Illustrations Artist
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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S1 E9: Jasmine Warga and Stretching Your Limits By Setting Limits
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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S1 E8: Dan Gemeinhart on "Turning things up and getting the tone right"
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May 31, 2024 |
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S1 E7: Chris Baron and Naomi Milliner on the importance of finding your people and sharing your passion.
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May 03, 2024 |
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S1 E6: Real Kids and Punchy Chapters with Barbara Dee
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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S1 E5: Knocking on the Door of Zetta Elliott’s Writing World
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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S1 E4: Jennifer A Nielsen and Iceberg
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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S1 E3: Megan E Freeman and Alone
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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S1 E2: Kate Albus and Nothing Else But Miracles
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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S1 E1: Mariama J Lockington Discusses Writing In the Key of Us
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Sep 27, 2023 |