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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We talk about children's literature, kidlit, all age comic books, movies and more.
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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host Heidi Rabinowitz is a Judaica librarian at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL, and the podcast reveals the backstory of materials that might be found in a synagogue library like Heidi's.
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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host: Heidi Rabinowitz Sponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries
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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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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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Podcast by Marti Dumas & Elena Paige
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Kidlit These Days is your kidlit connoisseurs pairing the best of children’s literature with what’s going on in the world today.
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KidLit Classics is a podcast dedicated to celebrating classic children's literature. It is an ode to childhood reading and the kidlit community. Each episode I chat with one guest from the kidlit industry - be it author, bookseller, educator, publishing professional - about the children's book that sparked their love of reading, got them involved in the kidlit community, or is just the one they love the most. We take a deep dive into each guest's chosen book, discussing what it's about, why ...
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Join authors Rajani LaRocca and Artemis Roehrig as they talk to women with STEM careers or jobs who also happen to be children's book authors and illustrators! For more information visit: rajanilarocca.com and artemisroehrig.com
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#8 How Often Should I Send My Author Newsletter?
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"When should I send out my author newsletter?" That's one of the most frequently asked questions my children's authors ask. How do you know how often is too often and how much is not enough? In this episode, we'll answer those questions by looking at: your subscribers your content your goal in writing a newsletter your statistics Bonus: When should…
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Episode 28: The Interplay of Words and Art in Picture Book Writing and Publishing with Guest Michael Hale
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Sharon talks Picture Books with award-winning author/illustrator and Picture Book publishing guru, Michael Hale. From the importance of open communication and trusting collaboration between authors and illustrators to the invaluable advice for aspiring creators considering traditional vs. self-publishing, this ep…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/04/project-shema.html As you may remember, in December 2023 I participated in The Artists Against Antisemitism auction, which raised funds for Project Shema. Today we'll talk with April Powers, Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Project Shema, to learn more about their mission and h…
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Episode 152: The Otherwoods, bait and switch mglit on acceptance cloaked in a horror robe
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The Otherwoods is LGBTQ acceptance in sheep-horror clothing. It’s not scary enough for the later, yet aims the book’s jacket at that audience.
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#7 Voice and Tone in Your Author Newsletter
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Your voice is particular to you. It's a natural part of who you are. But a lot of authors find it difficult to access their voice and to decide on tone when writing their newsletter. In this episode, we'll be taking a peek at: the difference between voice and tone why voice and tone are important how to find your voice if it's gone missing how to c…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/04/project-shema.html As you may remember, in December 2023 I participated in The Artists Against Antisemitism auction, which raised funds for Project Shema. Today we'll talk with April Powers, Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Project Shema, to learn more about their mission and h…
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#6 What Do I Talk About in My Author Newsletter?
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If you're not sure what you're meant to be talking about in your children's author newsletter, you're not alone! This is the most common problem all newsletter writers struggle with when they're starting out. In this episode, we break your newsletter up into three parts to make the process easier: A featured topic Something you want to promote News…
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Episode 151: EidTale, an Eid as-Fitr Adventure, a board book, gatefold journey to smile at
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EidTale: An Eid al-Fitr Adventure continues the approachable excellence of the Abrams Trail Tale book series in a non-secular manner.
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Episode 150: Fantasy Sports 1: The Court of Souls, graphic novel kinetic enjoyment
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Fantasy Sports 1: The Court of Souls is a large format graphic novel that ensnares manga, sports, action and humor readers all within its web.
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Episode 149: Dia de Disfraces, un libro que passé el Navidad Musica exam
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Dia de Disfraces is a charming illustrated book in Spanish about dressing up and being yourself, even when others aren’t with you.
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Episode 148: The Museum on the Moon, sneaky STEM poetry with dreamy art
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The Museum on the Moon is STEM based poetry that won’t put kids to sleep. It will make their minds think and eyes wonder about the possibilities.
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Episode 147: The Real Story is a very funny illustrated book on intentional tall tales
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The Real Story is a sublime illustrated book that uses its intelligence and creativity to be funny, really laugh-out-loud funny for ages three and up. Youtube The original post on Daddy Mojo
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Episode 146: 10 Dogs adds up to a very clever and enjoying sibling that’s more than a counting book
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10 Dogs is a counting book in that it adds to 10 in various ways that will make kids laugh, smile, grin, and notice small details, with dogs.
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Episode 145: Tell Me About Space is proof that a board book can extend where you think it is
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Tell Me About Space is the smart, STEM board book that you wanted to be read to you when you were two-years old.
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Episode 27: Writing Craft Book Roundup
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dig into eleven great Writing Craft Books, why they like them, how they use them, and why you might want to check them out. The discussions centers ways to use of craft writing books and materials when writing KidLit, including tools and approaches for character development, story structure, an…
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#5 Nurturing Your Author Newsletter Mindset
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The most important investment you can make in your career as a children's author is to spend time nurturing your author newsletter mindset. If you’re thinking of a newsletter as something gimmicky or sales-y, this episode will help you shift your mindset so you can bridge the gap between where you are today and creating an author newsletter. We loo…
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Episode 144: The Things We Miss, a little time travel, a lot of life and a great book
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The Things We Miss is mglit that brings in just enough science-fiction to the genre before they realize that it’s realistic fiction that they’ll enjoy as much, if not more.
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Episode 143: Can You Catch Me? Tutu and the Vehicles, story time fun for the very young
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Can You Catch Me? is a sublime example of less-is-more when it comes to making an illustrated book engaging and fun for ages 3-6.
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Episode 142: Above the Trenches, a graphic novel that edutains with ease from all angles
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Above the Trenches is a graphic novel with dozens of characters, and country-spanning action, that manages to make people appreciate history.
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Episode 141: The Sinister Secrets of Singe stumbles shortly out of the gate
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The Sinister Secrets of Singe is mglit that could’ve benefitted from more action, fewer tropes and a haircut before planning the series.
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-miracle-seed.html The Miracle Seed is Martin Lemelman's nonfiction graphic novel about how modern science brought the Judean date palm back to life after a thousand year extinction. We met in person at the local public library's recording studio to talk about his book, his art, and the truly …
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-miracle-seed.html The Miracle Seed is Martin Lemelman's nonfiction graphic novel about how modern science brought the Judean date palm back to life after a thousand year extinction. We met in person at the local public library's recording studio to talk about his book, his art, and the truly …
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Episode 140: Alterations is a graphic novel that channels middle school in all the right
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Alterations is a graphic novel that humorously shows middle school and how its inhabitants view it and the world around them.
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Episode 139: Are You Big? is picture book laughs for ages three through seven
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Are You Big? is picture book fun and glory all about size and scale that will delight ages three and up with happy art and simple text.
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Episode 138: Scientists of Faith, profiles in smart thinkers who believe in a higher power
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Scientist of Faith profiles 28 thinkers who changed the world for the better and lets you know just a snippet about their faith in various religions.
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Episode 137: This Little Engineer: A Think-and-do-Primer, board book to cerebral action
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This Little Engineer: A Think-and-do-Primer is a board book that makes crawlers through 2nd grade think, but also clears up the vague definition of “what is an engineer?”
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Episode 136: Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug doesn’t disappoint
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Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug blends comic-style art and quickly-paced text for a mglit series that spans elementary and middle school.
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Episode 135: Bob Marley: One Love movie review
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Our 14-year-old saw Bob Marley: One Love. What does a typical middle-school person think about the film? His thoughts might surprise you.
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Episode 134: The Bellwoods Game, spooky, age-OK scary for mid-elementary and up
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The Bellwoods Game is mglit that pairs illustrations with a great heel and an urban ghost story that lives in every neighborhood for an age-appropriately scary and spooky time.
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Episode 133: Moomin and the Golden Leaf, timeless morals and a classy story
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Moomin and the Golden Leaf is a new story about sharing, moving on, accepting setbacks, and caring staring the classic character.
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Episode 132: Moomin and the Golden Leaf, timeless morals and a classy story
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Moomin and the Golden Leaf is a new story about sharing, moving on, accepting setbacks, and caring staring the classic character.
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Episode 26: Navigating Through Emotional Topics in Middle Grade with Author Karen Chow
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In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon discuss the process of writing and publishing emotionally challenging KidLit with guest, Karen Chow. Chow, a middle-grade novelist and engineer by day, opens up about her debut novel Miracle, in which she explores tough subjects such as cancer, grief, and emotional recovery. Chow shares her exp…
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As a children's or young adult author, you need a newsletter. While you may feel that you don't have time to write a newsletter or even enjoying reading them, a newsletter will help you create deeper connections with readers which has a greater possibility of leading to sales at some point down the line. In fact, newsletters have a greater possibil…
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Episode 131: Plague-Busters! uses humor, quip-ridden text and art to make STEM fun
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Plague-Busters! Is an entry gate, heavily illustrated, entertaining chapter book with humor and science on the planet’s deadliest diseases.
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Episode 130: The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles proves this naysayer wrong
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The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles is the charming story about a club that teaches siblings of parents the ways of how to be cool to nieces and nephews.
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Episode 129: Schnozzer & Tatertoes: Shoot the Moon!, establishes a new elementary tentpole
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Schnozzer & Tatertoes: Shoot the Moon! establishes itself as one of the big dogs in elementary school graphic novels.
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Episode 128: Monsters Never Get Haircuts, say hello to a new classic
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Monsters Never Get Haircuts has the potential to be your pre-k kid’s favorite book. The art is awesome, the text is brief and the story is very funny.
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Episode 127: Big Ideas from History: A History of the World For You, active thinking kid smart history
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Big Ideas from History: A History of the World For You is the ultimate read-aloud book, if the audience can handle non-fiction and thinking
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Episode 126: Hooray for She, He, Ze and They!, too much for too young
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Hooray for She, He, Ze and They! What Are Your Pronouns Today? Is a noble book whose target audience is too young for the social message.
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Episode 125: Sick!, an eye-catching, appropriate name for a gateway STEM graphic novel
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Sick! The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs is an engaging chapter graphic novel on how little things are a big deal to animals.
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Coretta Scott King Author Honoree and Sonia O’Dell Award Medalist Lesa Cline-Ransome returns to StoryMakers to share the third book... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Lesa Cline-Ransome BEING CLEM appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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In Arctic winter the sun stays low in the sky. Days are short and it is very, very cold. Join... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Kimber Fox Morgan CHIPPER MAKES MERRY appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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KidLit RADIO: EMMA AND JULIA LOVE BALLET Read Out Loud
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Though outwardly they live very different lives, ballet is the thread that ties Emma and Julia’s stories together. Hear how... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: EMMA AND JULIA LOVE BALLET Read Out Loud appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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KidLit RADIO: February Is Black History Month!
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Celebrate Black History month with KidLit RADIO and iNK Think Tank’s NONFICTION MINUTE! Nonfiction Minute Podcasts: Compelling True Stories in the... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: February Is Black History Month! appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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Listen up as award-winning author, Lesa Cline-Ransome reads GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS on this podcast... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: GAME CHANGERS Read Out Loud appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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KidLit RADIO: MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM Read Out Loud
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“More pink, more beads, more shine!” Mary is a little bit extra in all the right ways, but as every... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM Read Out Loud appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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On the StoryMakers podcast, multi-award-winning author and illustrator duo, Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome offer us a window into a... Read more » The post KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome appeared first on KidLit TV.Av KidLit RADIO
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Episode 124: Finn’s Little Fibs proves that less is more in this go-to illustrated book series
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Finn’s Little Fibs is an illustrated book by Tom Percival that uses detailed art, a classic feel and brief text to effortlessly teach a lesson via the book’s character.
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As a children's or young adult author, you need to connect with both your ideal customer and your ideal reader who are not the same people. This is how marketing for children and young adults is different to authors of other genres. In this episode, we'll be looking at: why you should connect with your ideal readers even if they're not the ones buy…
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Episode 123: Mile Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man novel like no other-for the better
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Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man novel that combines prose and any conceivable narrative caffeine to entertain readers.
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