A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Christy Yaros and Sharon Skinner. We talk about writing children‘s books.
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Explore the world of children’s literature
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a collection of essays and interviews about the trails and tribulation of women in kidlit.
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We talk about children's literature, kidlit, all age comic books, movies and more.
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Do you write for children or young adults? Have your latest book sales been disappointing or nonexistent? Are you ready to begin marketing yourself as a kidlit author? Hi! I’m Lou - host of Kidlit Marketing Made Easy(er) where I help authors with book marketing and author branding. As a developmental editor and author, I know that you want to spend time writing, not marketing. I also know that you need to create connections and build relationships with your readers so you can share and sell ...
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Sharon and Christy welcome Guest Harshita Jerath, author of picture books such as "The Leaping Ladoo" and "Cooler Than Lemonade" to discuss how she blends elements from her Indian heritage with American experiences in her writing, creating stories that resonate with broader audiences while maintaining cultural authenticity. Visti Harshita online at…
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner dives into the ins and outs of indie publishing with guest Natalie Wright. Natalie shares her journey from lawyer to successful indie author, discussing her writing process, character development, and the importance of a strong author platform. She offers valuable insights into creating emotio…
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Join Cynthia Weill for Read Out Loud as she reads her new picture book, OPUESTOS, which teaches kids about opposites... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO Read Out Loud OPUESTOS by Cynthia Weill appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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One day each year, fairies are able to travel to the human world. Today is that day! Join in the... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO Read Out Loud – I DESERVE MORE by Anna Svetchnikov appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Self-belief, hard work, and support from his friends help make Ronnie Rabbit’s dream of having a swimming pool of his... Read more » The post KidLit Radio: Read Out Loud RONNIE’S POOL appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join author Dennis Mathew for Read Out Loud as he invites young readers to express themselves freely, wonder, take risks,... Read more » The post KidLit Radio: Read Out Loud MY WILD FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On Read Out Loud, join author Dennis Matthew for HOW GRIZZLY FOUND GRATITUDE, a book with a simple yet profound... Read more » The post KidLit Radio: Read Out Loud HOW GRIZZLY FOUND GRATITUDE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine is a funny book that’s smarter than it looks, but also teaches a lesson through an absurd lens.
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner, joined by guest Janet Fox, discusses various aspects of middle grade (MG) writing. Janet shares her writing journey, her passion for MG, and offers valuable insights on the craft of writing, particularly focusing on MG readers, character development, the importance of passion in writing, and …
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The Ultimate Book of Would You Rather Questions is the silly, fun, left-field, impossible queries that builds friendships and families.
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Sharon Skinner interviews Dianne White, an esteemed picture book author known for works such as "Blue on Blue" and "Who Eats Orange." They delve into Dianne's background, discussing her journey from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a celebrated author. Dianne shares insights on how her teaching career and love for languages have influ…
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Black Lives: Great Minds of Science is a non-fiction graphic novel that profiles nine STEM scientists for ages 9-13. #Black LiveGreatMindsofScience, #greatminds, #BlackLives, #TonyaBolden, #DavidWilkerson, #AbramsFanfare, @abramsbooks , # STEMgraphicnovels, #graphicnovel, #science,
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Episode 159: Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho, an instant illustrated classic regardless of the time of year
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Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho follows a similar format as its classic namesake, but wrinkles in some Christmas mojo for a timeless illustrated picture book.
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Episode 157: Jonas Hanway’s Umbrella, makes #nonfiction fun for early elementary, #entrepreneur
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Jonas Hanway’s Umbrella is a stranger than (non) fiction tale about a man that made the umbrella cool in London.
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Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts combines the curious and the gross in an age-appropriate nature book that makes them laugh and learn.
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Ho, ho…HELP! Times have changed. Santa’s Workshop has been modernised and Christmas has been hacked by Cyber Scrooge! What’s a... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Russell Hicks SANTA dot com appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sara Gentry interviews Sharon about line level language and writing and revising KidLit. They focus on creating engaging language for picture books, establishing authentic middle-grade voices, and developing complex stories in young adult literature. The conversation highli…
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Courtesy of Cupid, an effortless to read mglit about a teen girl who’s the daughter of the God of Love and has inherited some of his abilities.
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Amazing Abe, an illustrated book about a Jewish immigrant newspaper magnate is much more than you think it is. Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan’s Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants, Amazing Abe, Norman H. Finkelstein, Vesper Stamper, Holiday House Publishing, illustrated books, non-fiction illustrated books,…
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros discuss key aspects handling research with returning guest Laurie Calkhoven. Laurie, an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, shares her extensive experience in writing over 50 books for young readers, including tips on conducting effective and organized research for both…
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In this episode, host Christy Yaros and guest Sara Gentry dive into the vital role of community for KidLit writers. They explore various types of writing communities, from large organizations like SCBWI to intimate critique groups, and discuss how to choose the right community for your needs. Christy and Sarah share valuable tips on balancing free …
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner talks with special guest Lori Alexander about writing and publishing nonfiction for children. Lori shares her journey from writing picture books to nonfiction, highlighting her award-winning works on historical figures in science and medicine. She discusses her process of finding ideas, conduc…
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You've worked hard at creating an author newsletter, and you have some subscribers, but now the time has come to grow that list. How do you do that? How do you let more people know what you have to offer? This episode takes a look at ten simple, but effective, tips you can use to grow your list of subscribers and share your newsletter with more peo…
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Sharon and Christy talk with prolific writer and fellow Author Accelerator Book Coach Laurie Calkoven about the differences between various early KidLit categories, including picture books, early readers, and chapter books.Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros
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In simple terms, a freebie is a bonus that subscribers get from you when they sign up to your author newsletter. Should you offer one or doesn't it matter? In this episode, we'll look at: three reasons why it’s a good idea to offer a freebie the types of freebies you can create top tips for freebies For show notes, transcripts and links mentioned i…
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros dive into techniques for effectively telling stories that involve backstory, flashbacks, and flash-forwards. They discuss the importance of understanding the narrative perspective in time and the challenges associated with various methods of integrating past events into the …
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On StoryMakers, join author Awilda Prignano as she shares the personal story behind the writing of LOVING LULU / LULUAMOROSA,... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Awilda Prignano LOVING LULU appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join author/illustrator Thyra Heder for StoryMakers as she shares her new picture book SAL BOAT: A BOAT BY SAL. It’s a book... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Thyra Heder SAL BOAT A Boat By Sal appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On StoryMakers Valerie Bolling, author of the new rhyming picture book, RIDE, ROLL, RUN: TIME FOR FUN!, joins us from... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Valerie Bolling RIDE, ROLL, RUN TIME FOR FUN appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Learn the names of new instruments while learning the value of being yourself along with Lyric, the little piano, on this... Read more » The post KidLit Radio: Read Out Loud THE LITTLE PIANO with Trinity Bursey appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Author Susan Verde returns to StoryMakers to share her new book, I AM ME: A BOOK OF AUTHENTICITY, illustrated by Peter H.... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Susan Verde I AM ME & SALLIE BEE WRITES A THANK-YOU NOTE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On StoryMakers, get to know author and illustrator Ali Bahrampour, creator of MONSTERS IN THE FOG and A PIG IN... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Ali Bahrampour MONSTERS IN THE FOG and A PIG IN THE PALACE : CLONE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On StoryMakers join Portia Clare as she shares her touching picture book, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: A PUPPY’S TALE. It’s the... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Portia Clare BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: A PUPPY’S TALE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Can you imagine a world where professional wrestling is a part of daily life? In comic book author and illustrator... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Scoot McMahon AGENTS Of S.L.A.M. appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On StoryMakers join author Jess Brallier for a chat about the first book his new picture book series, BOOKER THE... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Jess Brallier BOOKER THE LIBRARY BAT appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join Carmen Agra Deedy for a chat about her new picture book WOMBAT SAID COME IN which is set during... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Carmen Agra Deedy WOMBAT SAID COME IN appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join authors Alex Boniello and April Lavalle on StoryMakers for a chat about their new picture book set in the... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Alex Boniello and April Lavalle A CASE OF THE ZAPS appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join award-winning author Daniel Bernstrom on StoryMakers for a chat about his beary funny, new picture book A BEAR, A... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Daniel Bernstrom A BEAR, A BEE, AND A HONEY TREE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On StoryMakers, join Will Hillenbrand, author and illustrator of the MIGHTY READER picture book series, for a peek at the third... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Will Hillenbrand MIGHTY READER AND THE READING RIDDLE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Everyone has worries and feels anger sometimes. On Storymakers, author and councillor Anna Svetchnikov introduces young readers to her series... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Anna Svetchnikov | WISH AWAY series & THE LEGEND OF ASTRID appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Dragon secrets, powerful sorcerers, magical stones, tricksy prophecies, and an outlawed song that holds terrible power — A DARKENING OF... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with S. A. Patrick A DARKENING OF DRAGONS appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join Lindsay Ann Fink, author of LITTLE PALM for an Earth Day celebration on StoryMakers! Learn about Lindsay’s inspiration for... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Lindsay Ann Fink LITTLE PALM: AN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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While the world struggles to understand and learn lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, StoryMakers brings us the story of a... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Seth Eliot Santoro FINN AND THE FEROCIOUS FLU appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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On StoryMakers, join author Sheela Chari for a chat about her middle-grade novels KARTHIK DELIVERS and FINDING MIGHTY, a lesson... Read more » The post Kidlit RADIO: StoryMakers with Sheela Chari KARTHIK DELIVER and FINDING MIGHTY appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Tom Phillips THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES: EGYPT’S FIRE
On StoryMakers, enter the world of THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES with series author Tom Phillips. Mystery solving,... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Tom Phillips THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES: EGYPT’S FIRE appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Calling all Word Nerds! This episode of StoryMakers was made with love just for you! Join Jennifer Ziegler, self-identified Word... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Jennifer Ziegler WORSER appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Vanessa Messenger TEDDY TALKS: A Paws-itive Story about Type 1 Diabetes
On StoryMakers, we’re bringing you a story with a paws-itive message about Type-1 Diabetes. Join Vanessa Messenger (and a special... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Vanessa Messenger TEDDY TALKS: A Paws-itive Story about Type 1 Diabetes appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Join Caldecott Medalist Yuyi Morales, creator of DREAMERS, for StoryMakers as she shares a song and the important messages behind... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Yuyi Morales BRIGHT STAR / LUCERO appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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Can a wolf be a hero? What about a koala?! Find out as Rocco chats with Vita Murrow, the author... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Vita Murrow | ONYX appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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TADA! Presenting a brand new StoryMakers! Text messages from beyond the grave, death-defying escape tricks, time travel, and some old,... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Dan Gutman HOUDINI AND ME appeared first on KidLit TV.KidLit RADIO
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