Alexis and Brittany discuss writing in the kidlit world

Read to Write Kidlit Podcast

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How do they DO that? Read to Write Kidlit is a podcast hosted by two writers, Brittany and Alexis, who believe reading and discussing great books with the kidlit community is a great path to growth in writing. The focus is predominantly on middle grade literature, but lower middle grade as well as young adult books are discussed. Thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review! readtowritekidlit.substack.com

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Alexis and Brittany discuss writing in the kidlit world

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S1 E5: Knocking on the Door of Zetta Elliott’s Writing World 29.02.2024 1:01:08

Today’s guest is Black feminist writer and poet, Zetta Elliott. Zetta’s poetry has been published in numerous anthologies and additionally, she has written numerous essays (including the Children’s Literature Association’s Article Award winning 2014 essay, “The Trouble with Magic: Conjuring the Past in New York City Parks.”). Zetta also has published two middle grade novels-one of which we are tal...

S1 E4: Jennifer A Nielsen and Iceberg 30.01.2024 39:44

Today’s episode is with middle grade author, Jennifer A Nielsen. Her newest novel, ICEBERG, is a thrilling middle grade historical fiction about Hazel Rothbury- a young stowaway onboard the Titanic will need all her courage and wits to stay alive. The Read to Write KidLit Book Club read closely to notice what Nielsen did to bring us in to her story and then asked her questions about writing craft....

S1 E3: Megan E Freeman and Alone 11.12.2023 53:46

Today’s episode is with middle grade author, Megan E Freeman. The Read to Write Kidlit book club read Alone this month. We read closely to notice what Megan did to bring us in to her story and then asked her questions about writing craft. Our goal is to learn more about writing craft through discussions with each other, our reading, and our discussion with the author. We hope you also learn more a...

S1 E2: Kate Albus and Nothing Else But Miracles 28.10.2023 38:05

Today’s episode is with middle grade author, Kate Albus. The Read to Write Kidlit book club read Nothing Else But Miracles this month. We read closely to notice what Kate Albus did to bring us in to her story and then asked her questions about writing craft. Our goal is to learn more about writing craft through discussions with each other, our reading, and our discussion with the author. We hope y...

S1 E1: Mariama J Lockington Discusses Writing In the Key of Us 27.09.2023 45:05

Today’s episode is with middle grade author, Mariama J Lockington. The Read to Write Kidlit book club read In the Key of Us this month. We read closely to notice what Mariama did to engage us in her book and then asked her questions about writing craft. Our goal is to learn more about writing craft through discussions with each other, our reading, and our discussion with the author. We hope you al...