It's a Kidlit takeover! Join Ky Garvey as she chats to Picture Book creatives Rory H Mather, Brent Wilson & Kirsten Ealand on their new picture books Laugh in the Bath from Little Book Press and The Big Backyard Plan from Affirm Press.  The authors share what it's like to collaborate with their fellow publishing creatives including getting creative advice from their peers and what the relationship between Author and Illustrator can be like.

726. TAKEOVER: KidLit with Rory H Mather, Brent Wilson, Kirsten Ealand and Ky Garvey

Last Saturday was the culver city book festival and book club for kids was there, gathering great suggestions for your next favorite read. We’ve got a different take on Shakespeare, a it of underwear humor, and a debate about which does a better job of telling the story; the book or the movie.  Favorite Books from the Culver City Book Festival:  The Apothacary - Sarah Penner  These Violent Delights - Chloe Gong  Captain Underpants - Dav Pilkey  The Wild Robot - Peter Brown  Dog Man - Dav Pilkey  Angels and Demons - Dan Brown &nbsp;  If you're a teacher or librarian in LA County and you'd like your readers to star on a Book Club for Kids podcast, send us an email to  and we'll send you all the information.

Culver City Book Festival Favorites

In this conversation with Pastor Phil Dietz we talk about what people of other faiths believe and how to have interesting conversations with each other.&nbsp;

Episode 279: Pastor Phil Dietz and Understanding What Other Faiths Believe

How is it we've never done an Oliver Jeffers book on this podcast? Well, that stops today, folks. Kate wanted something light and goofy, and by gum we'd say this book fills the bill. First off, it came out in 2005 (which means it just barely crests our 20-year rule). Second, it's cute and it's what, we truly believe, put Oliver Jeffers on the map in America. Today we're talking about penguins in all their myriad forms. Kate challenges Betsy to think of another picture book with a tidal wave and so if you folks could help her out, she'd really appreciate it. Any ideas come to mind?

For the full Show Notes please visit: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/03/02/fuse-8-n-kate-lost-and-found-by-oliver-jeffers/

Episode 353 - Lost and Found

. We continue our look at books that have been challenged or banned. This week, it’s Jewell Parker Rhodes’ tale of a young black boy shot by a white police officer “Ghost Boys.” The book was  over a complaint that the book was “propaganda” against the police.  removed the book from curriculum after a parent complained about political views in the book. &nbsp;Give a listen to our discussion of “Ghost Boys.”

Banned Books Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Darlene and Terrie discuss marriage and what makes marriages last. They delve into responses to abuse and how it is a betrayal. They remind us that marriage is the foundation for a strong society, and we've weakened our culture and our society by mocking and deserting marriage. Show notes can be found at TerrieHellardBrown.com

Episode 280: Darlene Corbett and God's Design for Marriage

In this conversation, Terrie Hellard-Brown and Dawn Stephens explore the themes of everyday discipleship, the importance of authenticity in parenting, and the challenges faced in ministry. Dawn shares insights from her book series, emphasizing how God uses our struggles and imperfections to shine His light through us. They discuss the significance of teaching children about faith and emotions, and the need for open conversations about life's challenges. The discussion also touches on the future of Dawn's writing and her commitment to community engagement through her work. &nbsp;

Episode 281: Dawn Stephens and Helping Children Have Fruitful Hearts, Not Prideful Ones

The podcast where middle school readers talk about books.

Two sisters, one in L.A. and one in NYC, both move to the Chicago area and start a podcast. The premise? Picture books and are they really that great?  Join Kate and Fuse 8 (Betsy Bird) as they track down a picture book "classic" each episode and try to determine if it deserves to remain in the canon of children's literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. 

The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. 

Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. 

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