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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.

  1. Children's Books In Verse

    15/04/2021

    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 Race, Mistakes, and Friendship. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Charles Waters Recommendations Crossover by Kwame Alexander  The Land of the Cranes by Aida Salzaar You Can Fly by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford  Garvey’s Choice by Nikki Grimes  Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes (Young Adult)  Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry  Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia Mccall (Young Adult) Books Discussed Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Zby Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Starfish by Lisa Fipps What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? Poems for When a Person Needs a Poem by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Lee White The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lai  One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes  The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Shane W. Evans Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  2. Books by Asian American Femme Authors

    01/04/2021

    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 recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Books Mentioned Any Day With You by Mae Respicio Insurrecto by Gina Apostol – adult recommendation Stargazing by Jen Wang Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Estrada Kelly Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together by Andrea Tsurumi Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us by Analiza Quiroz Wolf, illustrated by Tuire Suirainen Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist, written by Julie Leung  From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom, illustrated by Kai Yun Ching You can find Nicole on Twitter @ittybittyNY You can find Nusrah on Twitter @JavedNusrah Until next time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  3. Middle Grade Books with Non-Binary and Trans Leads

    18/03/2021

    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 Right newsletter! Resources to curate more middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads https://lgbtqreads.com/middle-grade/ https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2021/03/2021-lambda-literary-award-finalists Books Mentioned The Strangeworlds Travel Agency* by LD Lapinski The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo Spin with Me by Ami Polonsky The Moon Within by Aida Salazar Both Can Be True by Jules Machias Zenobia July by Lisa Bunker King and The Dragonflies by Kacen Callendar I am Jazz* by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings Who Are You? The Kids’ Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee Don’t forget to check out some excellent lists over at Book Riot that mention more reads to help you start a conversation about gender identity. Titles with an asterisk (*) denote an own-voices author. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  4. Empowering Reads In Honor Of Women's History Month

    04/03/2021

    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 contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Resources for curating an inclusive selection Vilissa Thompson, Social Worker, Writer, Disability activist compiled this Black Women’s syllabus compilation. Little Feminist Bookclub is a great resource for intersectional, feminist children’s literature. Non-Board Books Discussed Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousufzai, illustrated by Kerascoët Board Books Discussed honoring Womens’ history month Dream Big Little One written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison Baby Young Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins Hats of Faith by Media Cohan, illustrated by Sarah Walsh ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be?: Girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z by Sugar Snap Studio (Author), Jessie Ford (Author) Baby Feminists Board book by Libby Babbott-Klein , illustrated by Jessica Walker The Life of / La vida de Dolores by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by Citlali Reyes A is for Activist written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara Lady Legends Alphabet written and illustrated by Beck Feiner  Little Feminist Board Book Set from Mudpuppy and illustrated Lydia Ortiz I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont  and illustrated by David Catrow Happy Hair written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe If you have a story idea, reach out to us on social media using hashtag #kidlitthesedays or email us at KidlitTheseDays@bookriot.com. We would love to hear what you’re thinking about and what you would like to hear on the show.  You can find Nicole on Twitter @ittybittyNY You can find Nusrah on Twitter @JavedNusrah Until next time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  5. The Changing Face Of Fantasy Chapter Books

    18/02/2021

    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 recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Relevant Links The ALA’s 2021 Rainbow List BB Alston Books Discussed Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Storm Runner by JC Cervantes (cw: ableism) The Serpent’s Secret (KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND) by Sayantali Dasgupta Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Dragon Egg Princess by Ellen Oh Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee Root Magic by Eden Royce Blackblood by Phu Vuong Rick Riordan Presents See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  6. Celebrating the 2021 Youth Media Awards

    04/02/2021

    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 The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. RELEVANT LINKS: ALA announces 2021 Youth Media Awards (press release) BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book) A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat (Newbery Honor Book) We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade (Randolph Caldecott Medal) Me & Mama illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera (Caldecott Honor Book) (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book) Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration by Samara Cole Doyon; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book) All the Days Past, All the Days to Come by Mildred D. Taylor (Coretta Scott King Book Award, Author) (Children’s Literature Legacy Award) When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed, narrated by Faysal Ahmed, Barkhad Abdi and a full cast (Odyssey Honor Audiobook) I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott; illustrated by Sydney Smith (Schneider Family Book Award) ¡Vamos!: Let’s Go Eat by Raúl the Third (Pura Belpré Award) Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award) We Are Little Feminists: Families by Archaa Shrivastav (Stonewall Book Award) Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  7. Remembrance

    21/01/2021

    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 Capital in Washington, DC. Joining us is Susan Kusel, synagogue librarian, book buyer for an independent bookstore, and author of The Passover Guest, illustrated by Sean Rubin. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Relevant Links: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (website) We Decoded The Symbols From The Storming Of The Capitol | Beyond The Headlines (Insider News, YouTube) “First- Ever 50-State Survey on Holocaust Knowledge of American Millennials and Gen Z Reveals Shocking Results” (The Claims Conference, website) Susan Kusel (website) Sydney Taylor Book Award (Association of Jewish Libraries, website) BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape Of Margret And H.A. Rey by Louise Borden and Allan Drummond Games Of Deception: The True Story Of The First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team At The 1936 Olympics In Hitler’s Germany by Andrew Maraniss A Light In The Darkness: Janusz Korczak, His Orphans, And The Holocaust by Albert Marrin Broken Strings by Eric Walters and Kathy Kacer Louder Than Words by Kathy Kacer The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 h 2 min
  8. Our Most Anticipated Books of 2021

    07/01/2021

    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 recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: Mango and Marigold Press BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS Tag Team (El Toro & Friends) by Raúl the Third Training Day (El Toro & Friends) by Raúl the Third Zonia’s Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal What You Don’t Know: A Story of Liberated Childhood by Anastasia Higginbotham Michelle’s Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change by Sharee Miller I Sang You Down from the Stars by Tasha Spillett-Sumner; illustrated by Michaela Goade Laxmi’s Mooch by Shelly Anand; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali Middle Grade Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston Root Magic By Eden Royce Red, White, and Whole by Rajani Larocca Baseball’s Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues by Andrea Williams Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
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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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    2019 - 2021
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