BookHuddle with Readgab
By Karen Reeder
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Episodes: 86
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Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life.
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86: Accidentally Becoming an Illustrator with Carmen Mok
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May 14, 2026 |
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85: Teens Crave Mysteries and Thrillers - Interview with YA Author April Henry
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May 13, 2026 |
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84: Hawaiian Legend Turned Into a Middle Grade Fantastical Adventure - Malia Maunakea Author Interview
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May 10, 2026 |
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83: A Story Out of Order with Caldecott Medal Winning Philip Stead Middle Grade Author Interview
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May 07, 2026 |
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82: Poetry Is For Everyone! John Schu Children's Book Author Interview
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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81: Everything Animal Stories Can Do For Us - Interview with Jasmine Warga
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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80: Unsolved Mysteries and Spooky Stories Mixed With Some Very Real Historical Fiction About Enslaved Individuals - Interview with Shakirah Bourne
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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79: Discussion on Body Image with author Rebecca Morrison
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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78: What Kids Want In a Book According to Middle Grade Author Michael Buckley - Author Interview
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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77: Behind the Scenes with Jen Calonita in Writing The Isle of Ever Series - Middle Grade Author Interview
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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76: We Are Never Just One Thing - Confront Heavy Convserations With Middle Author Lisa Graff
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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75: Can I Be Brave? Author Interview Saadia Faruqi
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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74: Reading and Writing Help Process Our Own Thoughts and Emotions - Interview with author N. West Moss
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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73: Art Heals, Art Inspires, Art Brings Comfort During Times of Turmoil and Always - Claire Swinarski author interview
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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72: Children's Books Create Conversations with Kids - Shifa Saltagi Safadi author interview
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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71: Newberry Honor Author Daniel Nayeri on his Award Winning Books and Graphic Novels
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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70: Connecting with Animals - Lynne Kelly Author Interview
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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69: The Importance of Relationships in the Children's Book Industry LeUyen Pham Illustrator Interview
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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68: Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2026 with Annisha Jeffries from Reading in the Middle Podcast
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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67: Our Favorite Middle Grade Books of 2025 with Melissa Taylor and Karen Reeder
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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66: The Importance of Community in Life and Death, on Land and Sea - Meg Medina Author Interview
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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65: Christmas Reindeer Bring Hope, Magic and Joy - Matt Tavares Dasher Picture Book Author Interview
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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64: The Beauty of Novels in Verse Enhance the Way We Connect to Stories - Interview with Marcella Pixley
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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63: Graphic Novels Make the Best Gifts - Tom Angleberger Author Interview BookHuddle
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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62: The Power of Read Alouds and Why You Should Make Time for Them - Interview with Kate DiCamillo
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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61: YOU Are Worth Embracing Exactly As You Are - Erin Soderberg Downing Middle Grade Author Interview
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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60: Remembering Our Veterans - Honor Flight by Jeff Gottesfeld Author Interview
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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59: Don't Fear the Graphic Novels - Interview with Middle Grade Author Brian Gonsar BookHuddle
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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58: Kim and Penn Holderness Author Interview - A Picture Book For Everyone With ADHD and Without It!
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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57: Chris Grabenstein Middle Grade Author Interview - New Puzzle Book for Kids
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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56: Memories, Grief, and Magic - Middle Grade Author Interview C.M. Cornwell
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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55: Middle Grade Author Interview with Kimberly Newton Fusco - It is OK to be the Quiet Kid
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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54: Historical London, Orphans, and Shadow Monsters - Ryan James Black Middle Grade Author Interview
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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53: Adapting Tuck Everlasting Into a Graphic Novel - Interview with K. Woodman-Maynard
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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52: Misunderstandings Have Higher Stakes With Dragons Involved! Mari Mancusi Middle Grade Author Interview
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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51: We Need Fun, Ridiculous Books For Kids! Raj Sidhu Middle Grade Author Interview
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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50: Middle Grade Horror Novel in Verse With Autism Themes - Meg Eden Kuyatt Author Interview
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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49: Sharing Cultural Differences Can Bring Us Closer Together - Author Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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48: Powerful Novel in Verse On Neurodivergent Struggles and Success - Author Interview Jasminne Paulino
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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47: Who is in Charge of Your Story? A MG Realistic Magical Tale About Anxiety - Erin Stewart Author Interview
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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46: Empowering Others With Hope and Confidence Judith Rossell Middle Grade Author Interview
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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45: Why Write Spooky Middle Grade Books? Interview with J.A. White Middle Grade Author
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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44: Love, Grief, and Death All Wrapped Up In One Of The Best Books I've Read- Aubrey Hartman Middle Grade Author Interview
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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43: Caroline Starr Rose - Acknowledging and Facing Our Fears - Middle Grade Author Interview
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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42: The Best Books of 2025 So Far... Shannon Balloon and Karen Reeder chat about some new favorites
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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41: Grace Lin Author Interview - Chinese Folklore Mixed with the Modern
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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40: If Walls Could Talk - Allie Millington Middle Grade Author Interview
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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39: Control Your Mind Control Your Life - Middle Grade Author Interview with Ben Guterson
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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38: Dhonielle Clayton on the Future of Magic Schools Where Every Person Is Seen - Middle Grade Author Interview
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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37: Scary Books Get Kids Interested in Reading - Wendy Parris Middle Grade Author Interview
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May 23, 2025 |
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36: Teach Kids How to Talk to Someone They Disagree With - Interview with Stuart Gibbs
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May 13, 2025 |
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35: Memories Make Us Who We Are - Middle Grade Author of The Abandoned Theater - Interview with Dana Robertson
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May 07, 2025 |
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34: Depression Through the Eyes of a Child - Interview with Middle Grade Author Bobbie Pyron
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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33: What Happens When Characters Step Into Their Creativity - Interview With Middle Grade Author Lauren Wolk
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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32: Forgiveness, Family, and Healing - Interview with Children's Book Author Sydney Dunlap
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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31: Being a Good Friend While Being Yourself - Interview with Author Kevin Garone
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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30: On Being Bullied and Finding Someone to Talk To - Interview with Middle Grade Author Carolyn Mackler
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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29: You Choose Your Own Destiny - Finding the Couarge to Be Yourself - Interview with Philippa Leathley Middle Grade Book Author
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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28: The Problem with Forever - Interview with Middle Grade Author Stacy McAnulty
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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27: Why Adults Should Read Children's Books - Middle Grade March, Interview with the Creators
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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26: Weaving Religion into a Magic System - Interview with Middle Grade Author RM Romero
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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25: How To Bring Up Hard Discussion Topics with Children - Interview with Middle Grade Author, Christina Wyman
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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24: Throwback Creating Books That Teach Social/Emotional Skills - Author Interview Sheree Elaine
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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23: Throwback - Brandon Mull Middle Grade Author Interview
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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22: Mystery and Other Elements Kids Love in Books - Middle Grade Author Interview Janet Sumner Johnson
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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21: Kids Love to Read Novels in Verse! Interview with Jessica Vitalis
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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20: Our Favorite Middle Grade Books of the Year - A Conversation with Colby Sharp
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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19: Genre Smash! Historical Fiction and Fantasy in One Amazing Book - Interview with Sam Subity
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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18: Celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in One Book - Interview with Authors Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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17: What are the Children's and Young Adult Book Lovers' Literary Awards? Interview with Cybils Chair Terry Doherty
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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16: We Are More Than Our Mistakes - Interview with Middle Grade Author Laura Stegman
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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15: Even Fantasy Heroines Experience Social Emotional Learning Moments - Interview with author Polly Holyoke
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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14: ADHD, Body Farms, Forensic Science, and Zombies!
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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13: Why You Should Read Middle Grade Horror with author M.R. Fournet
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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12: The Power of a Good Picture Book with Author David LaRochelle
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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11: Julian Randall on Pilar Ramirez Series Throwback Plus Hearing Him Talk About His Newest, Chainbreakers
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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10: Cats, RV Life, and Picture Books with Tiffany Moore
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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9: Weaving Culture Into Children's Literature
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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8: Connecting with Children Through Picture Books with Author Sasha Saidman
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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7: Teach Kids to Read Through Play with The Fidget Game Creator Brandi Dugal
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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6: Dive into a Discussion With the Author and Illustrator of the Beautiful Picture Book Mermaid Day
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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5: Jennifer Swanson Interview About Nonfiction Children's Books and Why Kids Love Them
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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4: Wait! What? Dan Gutman Didn't Like to Read!?!
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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3: Matthew Landis on Weaving History into Middle Grade Adventure Books
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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2: Jenni L Walsh on Finding Happiness During Trials
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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1: Abby Cooper on True Colors and Kids and Emotions
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Jun 15, 2024 |