The Coaching KidLit podcast will explore aspects of children’s book writing and offer coaching tools for leveling up your KidLit writing game.
We will also feature interviews with KidLit authors and coaches and dive into their creative processes.
And, of course, we will provide children’s book recommendations, and listing our recent favorites, which may or may not lead to a full-on debate/discussion about the KidLit books we love and why we love them.
Give us a listen and let us know what you like, or don’t like, and send us your topic and KidLit book recommendations.
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Episodes
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Episode 40: Combining Cultural Aspects with Harshita Jerath
Sharon and Christy welcome Guest Harshita Jerath, author of picture books such as “The Leaping Ladoo” and “Cooler Than Lemonade” to discuss how she blends elements from her Indian heritage with American experiences in her writing, creating stories that resonate with broader audiences while maintaining cultural authenticity. Visti Harshita online at: Website: harshitajerath.com Instagram: @hjjerath…
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Episode 39 – Ins and Outs of Indie Publishing with Guest Natalie Wright
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner dives into the ins and outs of indie publishing with guest Natalie Wright. Natalie shares her journey from lawyer to successful indie author, discussing her writing process, character development, and the importance of a strong author platform. She offers valuable insights into creating emotionally resonant stories…
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Episode 38: Digging Into Middle Grade with Guest Janet Fox
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner, joined by guest Janet Fox, discusses various aspects of middle grade (MG) writing. Janet shares her writing journey, her passion for MG, and offers valuable insights on the craft of writing, particularly focusing on MG readers, character development, the importance of passion in writing, and tackling…
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Episode 37: Poetry in Picture Books with Guest Dianne White
Sharon Skinner interviews Dianne White, an esteemed picture book author known for works such as “Blue on Blue” and “Who Eats Orange.” They delve into Dianne’s background, discussing her journey from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a celebrated author. Dianne shares insights on how her teaching career and love for languages have influenced…
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Episode 36: Line-Level Language with Sara Gentry
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sara Gentry interviews Sharon about line level language and writing and revising KidLit. They focus on creating engaging language for picture books, establishing authentic middle-grade voices, and developing complex stories in young adult literature. The conversation highlights the importance of sensory details, precise word…