Two Lit Mamas

Even though I think Mama and Sherpa is redundant- (let’s face it, mothers are our original guides to the world) I think this best describes these awesome ladies. I really love listening to them banter about what’s happening in the world as parents and in the world of books. Their recent episode (104) Black Authors Rising is one of my favorites and I already have gotten two of their recommendations- one for me and one for my son! As and author and teacher I really appreciate their intelligent insights into the stories (without giving too much away) and the way they connect the books with ideas that are relevant to/ for our kids. I also want to be on the Franzia list! Thank you, most excellent Mamas for helping me discover books I would have otherwise missed! They’re treasures and so are you.

I want to be on the Franzia list. I’m a middle school (public school) librarian that teaches a ton and always needs a way to keep up with the books that a “real” and good for kids…which are NOT always the award winners. I so look forward to Two Lit Mamas each month. And, I’m diggin’ the review of a grown up book now too. I read ‘Excuse Me While I Disappear’ on plane and disturbed fellow passengers with my laugh/snort. Now I’m on to Finley. Thanks, you two.

Not only are these ladies so entertaining and wonderful, but they recommend AWESOME books. I’ve been bingeing this podcast and staying up way too late reading these middle grade books! Song for a Whale is my new favorite middle grade book and I’ve just starting reading Stand up, Yumi Chung to my first and third grader. Please never stop recording your podcast, drinking boxed wine and extolling the importance of diverse literary voices (and Angela Lansbury). Cheers to you both!

Thank you Margie and Heather for keeping it real! I love your straight talk and warmth and true love for reading and children’s books. This author thanks you for sharing your viewpoints. Makes me smile!