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Hosted by Selene Castrovilla · society · EN · 13 episodes
This weekly show invites listeners into the process of producing compelling historical literature for young readers. Host Selene Castrovilla speaks with creators about everything from concept to publication. Episodes drop on Wednesdays.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis weekly show invites listeners into the process of producing compelling historical literature for young readers. Host Selene Castrovilla speaks with creators about everything from concept to publication. Episodes drop on Wednesdays.
A Heartful of History is hosted by Selene Castrovilla. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How Children's Books Bring Juneteenth to Life" (3 June 2026, 80 minutes), "Twice Enslaved: A Black History Book for Middle School" (11 February 2026, 37 minutes), and "How A Black Unsung Hero Helped End Slavery in America" (6 March 2025, 87 minutes).
A Heartful of History publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for A Heartful of History is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Heartful of History requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Heartful of History's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for A Heartful of History are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. A Heartful of History has a society audience.
Selene Castrovilla hosts A Heartful of History, a society show with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #12
<p>What does it take to transform a complicated chapter of American history into a children's book that informs, engages, and inspires?</p><p>In this episode of A Heartful of History, Selene Castrovilla welcomes...
Episode #11
<p>This episode introduces listeners to Henrietta Wood, a woman who was enslaved twice and later secured the largest reparations award in U.S. history. Essential for Black History Month and Juneteenth, this conversation...
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<p>In this conversation, Selene Castrovilla and E.B. Lewis discuss their collaborative book 'Seeking Freedom,' which explores the untold story of Fortress Monroe and the ending of slavery in America. </p><p>Seeking...
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<p>Today I go solo, discussing the two selfless men in my nonfiction history picture book Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. What can we learn about humanity and ourselves...
Episode #7
<p>We're celebrating President's Day with a look at two unexpected looks at George Washington in nonfiction picture books:</p> <p> The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington by Sarah...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of A Heartful of History, host Selene Castrovilla sits down with author Gary Golio and visual storyteller E.B. Lewis to discuss their collaborative work on "The Soldier's Friend: Walt Whitman's...
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<p>Selene chats with author and journalist Lindsay H. Metcalfe about her inspiration, writing process and path to publication for two of her books:</p> <p><br/></p> <p>Farmers Unite!</p> <p>In the late 1970s, grain...
Episode #3
<p>Selene Castrovilla discusses writing and life with author Vivian Kirkfield, whose latest book is One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land. Vivian shares her journey toward living her writing...
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<p>This weekly podcast invites you inside the minds and processes of kidlit history book creators, from idea to publication. Join the conversation each Wednesday! In Episode 4, Selene chats with author Sarah Aronson...
Episode #3
<p>This weekly podcast invites you inside the minds and processes of kidlit history book creators, from idea to publication. Join the conversation each Wednesday! This week, host Selene Castrovilla chats with author...
Episode #1
<p>In episode two, Selene chats with the awesome illustrator Jenn Harney about her process illustrating nonfiction as opposed to fiction, working within historical constraints, and how unnerving it was to draw George...
Episode #1
<p>Our inaugural episode! Carolyn Yoder discusses her 20-year journey heading Calkins Creek Books, her American History imprint with Astra Books For Young Readers. </p> <p><br/></p> <p>Thanks for tuning in! Please...
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