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Ready Set Draw! | Dan Yaccarino Draws Alfred from ‘Unlovable’
In this episode of Ready Set Draw! Dan teaches viewers how to draw Alfred, the pug from his picture book, Unlovable. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers | SCBWI’s Stephen Mooser and Lin Oliver
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators founders Stephen Mooser and Lin Oliver talk about writing books for children and SCBWI on KidLit TV. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers On Location | Tuck Everlasting
StoryMakers host Rocco Staino interviews the cast members and creatives of the Broadway play, based on the book, Tuck Everlasting. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Read Out Loud | Steve Light Reads ‘Have You Seen My Dragon?’
Steve Light reads his picture book 'Have You Seen My Dragon?' on KidLit TV's Read Out Loud. A read aloud show for young readers. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers with Stephen Savage SUPERTRUCK
Stephen Savage is the author and illustrator of kid lit titles including several board books. Stephen relies on simple shapes... Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Ready Set Draw! | Roxie Munro’s Owl from HATCH!
Author, illustrator and app creator Roxie Munro teaches you how to draw an owl on this episode of Ready Set Draw! Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Read Out Loud | Steve Light Reads Swap!
StoryMakers guest Steve Light reads his latest book, Swap! A young first-time pirate barters his way around the port to help a friend in need. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers | Carol Weston’s Ava Wren Series
Author and advice columnist Carol Weston discusses the books in her middle grade Ava Wren series, including Ava and Pip, with KidLit TV's Rocco Staino. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Ready Set Draw! Zachariah OHora Draws Wolfie
Kid lit illustrator and author Zachariah OHora draws Wolfie, the lovable and huggable main character from Ame Dyckman's Wolfie the Bunny! Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Field Trip | Steve Light’s Swap! A Books of Wonder Window
KidLit TV tagged along as Steve Light installed the Swap! window at Books of Wonder in New York City. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Read Out Loud | There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight
Penny Parker Klostermann's debut picture book, There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight is a tale of a dragon who knows nothing of moderation. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Ready Set Draw! Kelly Light Draws Louise’s Cat!
Author and illustrator Kelly Light shows Storymakers host Rocco Staino how to draw the fierce and fantastic cat from Louise Loves Art. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers: Mike Curato’s Little Elliot Books
Mike Curato's Little Elliot books are fast becoming a favorite of children and parents alike. Little Elliot is a tiny elephant with a big heart. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Read Out Loud | Maria Had A Little Llama (Bilingual)
2016 Pura Belpre Honor recipient Angela Dominguez reads her bilingual picture book, Maria Had A Little Llama or Maria Tenia Una Llamita, in Spanish. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers | Angela Dominguez
Children's book author Angela Dominguez discusses her books Maria Had a Little Llama, Knit Together, and more on KidLit TV's StoryMakers. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Read Out Loud | BEAR SNORES ON
Children's book author Karma Wilson reads her book, Bear Snores On, on KidLit TV's Read Out Loud. Young readers learn about seasons while rhyming along! Read more »KLTV Exclusive
Read Out Loud | Cock-a-Doodle Oops!
Author Lori Degman reads her book Cock-a-Doodle Oops! on KidLit TV. What's the farm to do when Rooster goes to the beach? Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers OnLocation | National Book Awards Teen Press Conference
The National Book Awards Teen Press Conference allows students to interview finalists for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature. Read more »KLTV Exclusive
StoryMakers | Wolfie the Bunny & My Cousin Momo
Children's book creators Ame Dyckman and Zachariah OHora talk about their collaboration on Wolfie the Bunny on KidLit TV's StoryMakers. Read more »KidLit Kibbles
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Top 5 Kid-Friendly Cookbooks
Use cooking to support reading and math skills as well as make special memories this holiday season with the Top 5 Kid Friendly Cookbooks. Read more » -
10 Children’s Books by Indigenous Authors and Illustrators
Celebrate Native American heritage month with this great list of children's books by Indigenous authors and illustrators. Read more » -
New Picture Books About Activism
Our new favorite new picture books about activism that will inspire our community to use literacy to encourage kids as they learn to read. Read more » -
Banned Books Everyone Should Read
KidLit TV is joining with the ALA to encourage you to celebrate Banned Book Week: Banned Books Everyone Should Read Read more » -
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PET BRAIN – Project Brave
Advice from young readers on HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PET BRAIN! About the Book Your brain is like a pet... Read more »
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StoryMakers with Thyra Heder SAL BOAT: A BOAT BY SAL
The other Gloucester, Rhonda Taylor
✨NEW EPISODE!✨Join author/illustrator Thyra Heder for #StoryMakers as she shares her new #picturebook SAL BOAT: A Boat By Sal. It’s a book about a boy who is determined to build a boat of his own on his own — but Sal soon learns that any act of creation requires community & collaboration.
⛵️Thyra created this book for her independent-minded nephew who loves to build things, so the illustrations are full of people & places dear to Thyra. Look at the book through her eyes and discover the stories and memories hidden in her beautiful paintings!
📣Kids! How many times can you find Thyra’s niece and nephew’s dog Louie on the pages of SAL BOAT? Tell us your answer in the comments section below the video: www.kidlit.tv/storymakers-with-thyra-heder-sal-boat-a-boat-by-sal/
Celebrate #nativeamericanheritagemonth! These 10 children’s books by Native American and First Nations authors and illustrators selected by @biracialbookworms will spark conversations about justice and what it means to honor Native land. Needless to say, these topics should be discussed and these books are wonderful to read year-round — not just during #NAHM! Click the link and check them out today! 📚✨ www.kidlit.tv/10-childrens-books-by-indigenous-authors-and-illustrators/
📺✨STAY TUNED! ✨From TOMORROW, MON 11/28 7AM ET, join author/illustrator Thyra Heder for KidLit TV’s #StoryMakers as she shares her new #picturebook, SAL BOAT: A Boat By Sal, inspired by her independent-minded nephew!
⛵️Watch & learn about all the places, people (& animals!) from Thyra’s life that ended up in the book’s illustrations — like the shop shown above. Swipe to see what it looks like in real life!
📷: Thyra’s own!
Abrams Kids ABRAMS Books
As an author, reader, grandmother and enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation I love this list of excellent books by and about native authors and illustrators.