Kidlit These Days Podcast
1) Children's Books In Verse
Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about excellent children’s literature in verse, alongside a conversation with the wonderful Charles Waters, the co-author of Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Rac...Show More
2) Books by Asian American Femme Authors
Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about Asian American femme authors, in conversation with the wonderful Kelly Yang, author of Front Desk and Parachutes. For even more kidlit news and recommend...Show More
3) Middle Grade Books with Non-Binary and Trans Leads
This week Nicole and Nusrah are back to talk about some excellent middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All ...Show More
4) Empowering Reads In Honor Of Women's History Month
Nicole and Nusrah discuss empowering board books in honor of Women’s History Month! For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post cont...Show More
5) The Changing Face Of Fantasy Chapter Books
Nicole and guest Jenn Northington discuss the results of the 2021 Rainbow List, fantasy chapter books, and hear from BB Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers. For even more kidlit news and ...Show More
6) Celebrating the 2021 Youth Media Awards
Nicole and Matthew discuss the results of the 2021 Youth Media Awards and celebrate some of their favorite books honored by the awards. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our...Show More
7) Remembrance
Nicole and Matthew talk about current awareness of the Holocaust among Millenials and Gen Z individuals as well as antisemitic images and language present at the January 6 insurrection event at the Ca...Show More
8) Our Most Anticipated Books of 2021
Nicole and Matthew talk about the books they’re most looking forward to in 2021. Joining us is Sailaja Joshi, CEO and founder of Mango and Marigold Press. For even more kidlit news and recommendatio...Show More
9) Stay Safe
Nicole and Matthew talk about the collective pandemic experience and how, despite all going through this together, we can end up feeling awfully alone. Joining us is book creator LeUyen Pham, Caldecot...Show More
10) How To Talk About the Hard Stuff
Nicole and Matthew talk about working with children through challenging questions with truthful answers. Joining us is special guest Jelani Memory, author of A Kids Book About Racism and co-founder an...Show More