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Hosted by Stephanie Affinito · arts · EN · 257 episodes
This podcast celebrates all things children's literature for the adult reading to their inner child AND connecting the young readers in their lives with books. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers. kidlitlove.substack.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast celebrates all things children's literature for the adult reading to their inner child AND connecting the young readers in their lives with books. Each week, I host bookish conversations with children's literature authors to learn about their backstory, their journey to writing, their books and their hopes for readers.
Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors is hosted by Stephanie Affinito. The show has published 257 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E227: Connection & Community: IN THIS CLASSROOM by Andrew Hacket" (1 June 2026, 49 minutes), "E226: Love, Acceptance & Reassurance: MAMA SAYS I’M FINE by Brittney Cooper" (25 May 2026, 18 minutes), and "E225: Friendship, Fun & Medical Mysteries: DEEPA, M.D. by Priya Swaminathan" (21 May 2026, 28 minutes).
Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 257 episodes.
Booking probability for Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors's contact route on record: verified email.
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Stephanie Affinito hosts Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors, an arts show with 257 episodes published.
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Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors
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