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    StoryMakers with Lesa Cline-Ransome BEING CLEM

    StoryMakers with Lesa Cline-Ransome BEING CLEM

    Coretta Scott King Author Honoree and Sonia O’Dell Award Medalist Lesa Cline-Ransome returns to StoryMakers to share the third book... Read more »
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    Diverse Books That Celebrate Friendship

    Diverse Books That Celebrate Friendship
    Did you know August has several national and international observances that share the theme of friendship? It does! August 1st ... Read more »
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      Read Out Loud with Mac Barnett PAOLO, EMPEROR OF ROME

      Read Out Loud with Mac Barnett PAOLO, EMPEROR OF ROME

      Buon giorno! Longing, freedom, adventure, pizza — have we got a story for you! While taking a trip abroad may... Read more »
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        StoryMakers with Dan Gutman HOUDINI AND ME

        StoryMakers with Dan Gutman HOUDINI AND ME

        TADA! Presenting a brand new StoryMakers! Text messages from beyond the grave, death-defying escape tricks, time travel, and some old,... Read more »
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          Ready Set Draw! THE SCRIBBLE GAME with Mary Jane Begin

          Ready Set Draw! THE SCRIBBLE GAME with Mary Jane Begin

          Join Mary Jane Begin, author and illustrator of PING MEETS PANG, for Ready Set Draw! On this episode, Mary teaches... Read more »
          Comment | June 28, 2021, 7:00 am

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            Ready Set Draw! Captain Minky with Yehudi Mercado

            Ready Set Draw! Captain Minky with Yehudi Mercado

            Are you ready for some FUN, FUN, FUN? We are! Join illustrator Yehudi Mercado, creator of the middle-grade graphic novel,... Read more »
            2 comments | May 24, 2021, 7:00 am

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              Ready Set Draw! A Helping Hand KidLit Craft

              Ready Set Draw! A Helping Hand KidLit Craft

              Helping others is a win-win! Not only do people around you feel loved and cared for, but also, as a... Read more »
              2 comments | May 17, 2021, 7:00 am

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                Read Set Draw! Paint an Emotion Garden with Cindy Derby

                Read Set Draw! Paint an Emotion Garden with Cindy Derby

                Sometimes we feel happy like a bright, yellow sunflower, sometimes we feel angry like a red, burning bush, and sometimes... Read more »
                2 comments | May 11, 2021, 7:00 am

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                  Ready Set Draw! Wendell the Ghost from DELICATES

                  Ready Set Draw! Wendell the Ghost from DELICATES

                  Friendship, forgiveness, AND a haunted laundromat? We could only be talking about Brenna Thummler’s middle grade, graphic novel duology, SHEETS... Read more »
                  7 comments | April 26, 2021, 7:00 am

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                    StoryMakers with Amanda Davis | 30,000 STITCHES

                    StoryMakers with Amanda Davis | 30,000 STITCHES

                      One flag. Thousands of hands. 30,000 STITCHES. Join Amanda Davis, author of 30,000 STITCHES, THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE 911... Read more »
                    5 comments | April 12, 2021, 7:00 am

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                      Ready Set Draw! The Guards from THE KING’S GOLDEN BEARD

                      Ready Set Draw! The Guards from THE KING’S GOLDEN BEARD

                      On this episode of Ready Set Draw! Klaas Verplancke teaches us how to draw the guards from THE KING’S GOLDEN... Read more »
                      1 comment | April 8, 2021, 4:01 pm

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                        StoryMakers with Brenna Thummler | DELICATES

                        StoryMakers with Brenna Thummler | DELICATES

                        If you loved Brenna Thummler’s bestselling graphic novel set in a haunted laundromat, SHEETS, you are going to have a... Read more »
                        1 comment | March 15, 2021, 7:00 am

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                          StoryMakers with Vita Murrow | ONYX

                          StoryMakers with Vita Murrow | ONYX

                          Can a wolf be a hero? What about a koala?! Find out as Rocco chats with Vita Murrow, the author... Read more »
                          1 comment | March 15, 2021, 6:00 am

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                            StoryMakers with David Fremont

                            StoryMakers with David Fremont

                            Burgers, monsters, & hilarious hijinks: StoryMakers with author/illustrator David Fremont has a little bit of everything kids love! Learn about... Read more »
                            2 comments | January 20, 2021, 7:00 am

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                              StoryMakers with Jeff Mack

                              StoryMakers with Jeff Mack

                              Ever wonder how children’s book illustrators use computers to create the characters in their books? Join author/illustrator Jeff Mack as... Read more »
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                                Read Out Loud GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS

                                Read Out Loud GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS

                                On this episode of Read Out Loud, award-winning author, Lesa Cline-Ransome reads GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS!   Read more »
                                71 comments | January 6, 2021, 8:00 am

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                                  Read Out Loud | NO PEACOCKS!

                                  Read Out Loud | NO PEACOCKS!

                                  If sunflower seeds were all you were allowed to eat for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner, you might get fed up... Read more »
                                  54 comments | January 5, 2021, 7:50 am

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                                    StoryMakers with Zach Smith

                                    StoryMakers with Zach Smith

                                    About the Book DOLPHIN GIRL TROUBLE IN PIZZA PARADISE Dive into a hilarious new middle-grade graphic novel series as superhero-in-training Dolphin... Read more »
                                    3 comments | December 23, 2020, 7:00 am

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                                      Read Out Loud | THE NUTCRACKER IN HARLEM

                                      Read Out Loud | THE NUTCRACKER IN HARLEM

                                      THE NUTCRACKER IN HARLEM, written by T.E. McMorrow, tells the story of a young girl who goes on an adventure with a magical toy!   Read more »
                                      26 comments | December 16, 2020, 7:00 am

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                                        Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE

                                        Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE

                                        Illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton demonstrate what tools we need to make a collage! Gather up your supplies and start making your creative collage!   Read more »
                                        50 comments | December 16, 2020, 7:00 am
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                                        • Celebrate Floyd Cooper Day with Every Child A Reader & KidLit TV!
                                          Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE In Celebration of Memorial Day with In Celebration of Juneteenth On the Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre Read Out... Read more »
                                        • Picture Books About Refugees | Biracial Bookworms
                                          Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE These picture books about refugees will facilitate an open dialogue with kids to help them process their emotions and confront bias.   Read more »
                                        • Celebrating Diverse Readers on National Read Across America Day
                                          Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE March 2, 2022, is National Read Across America Day a day to encourage children to read.   This celebration is an... Read more »
                                        • LIVE! Publisher Spotlight KidLit Showcase Spring 2022
                                          Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE HUGE Book Bundle Giveaway! Leave a comment below to enter to WIN ALL featured BOOKS in our showcase! A KidLit Spring 2022 Preview!... Read more »
                                        • COVER REVEAL! ABCity by Roxie Munro
                                          Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE KidLit TV is honored to reveal the book cover for ABCity written & illustrated by Roxie Munro ★ ★ ★... Read more »

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                                        ✨NEW EPISODE!✨ On #storymakers join Portia Clare as she shares her touching picture book, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: A PUPPY'S TALE.🐶

                                        📚It's the true story of the special relationship between Portia and her childhood pet dachshund puppy Sandy who passed away following an illness.

                                        💗Portia discusses ways to remember cherished pets and shows young readers how to create a memory box full of photos and keepsakes to honor a dear, lost animal friend.

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                                        ✨NEW EPISODE!✨ On #StoryMakers join Portia Clare as she shares her touching picture book, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: A PUPPYS TALE.🐶

📚Its the true story of the special relationship between Portia and her childhood pet dachshund puppy Sandy who passed away following an illness. 

💗Portia discusses ways to remember cherished pets and shows young readers how to create a memory box full of photos and keepsakes to honor a dear, lost animal friend.
 
🎥Watch on the KidLit TV website: https://www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersPortiaClare

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                                        We are so ✨EXCITED✨ to share the details of KidLit TV team member Danielle Davis’ 📚VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH📚 for her new picture book TO MAKE on 6/7!

                                        You're invited to this free, on-line storytime, chat, + activity hostBrave and Kind Books Books!

                                        To register, follow the link in Danielle’s IG profile (@writesinla) or head here: www.eventbrite.com/e/to-make-book-launch-w-danielle-davis-mags-deroma-tickets-33HarperKids Bookser#kidlito#kidlittvi#kidsbookstagrams#virtualbooklauncha#booklaunch #makerspace #makerspacekidskerspacekids
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                                        We are so ✨EXCITED✨ to share the details of KidLit TV team member Danielle Davis’ 📚VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH📚 for her new picture book TO MAKE on 6/7! 

Youre invited to this free, on-line storytime, chat, + activity hosted by Brave and Kind Books! 

To register, follow the link in Danielle’s IG profile (@writesinla) or head here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-make-book-launch-w-danielle-davis-mags-deroma-tickets-336781491507

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                                        ✨NEW EPISODE!✨One day each year, fairies are able to travel to the human world. 🧚🏼‍♀️Today is that day! Join in the adventure#readoutloudLoud as author Anna Svetchnikov reads I DESERVE MORE!, a magical story about learning to control your emotions, appreciate the good things in your life, and reframe your worries.🧚🏼

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                                        ✨NEW EPISODE!✨One day each year, fairies are able to travel to the human world. 🧚🏼‍♀️Today is that day! Join in the adventure on #ReadOutLoud as author Anna Svetchnikov reads I DESERVE MORE!, a magical story about learning to control your emotions, appreciate the good things in your life, and reframe your worries.🧚🏼
 
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                                        Happy #mothersday from KidLit TV! 💖 Share a quiet moment together. Join Kate Hosford as she reads her beauty of a book, MAMA’S BELLY, a tale that reassures little ones that Mama always has enough love for everyone.🤱🏽

                                        Watch on the KidLit TV website. There’s a link in our bio or head here : www.kidlit.tv/read-out-loud-mamas-bell#mothersday2022thersDay2022
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                                        Happy #MothersDay from KidLit TV! 💖 Share a quiet moment together. Join Kate Hosford as she reads her beauty of a book, MAMA’S BELLY, a tale that reassures little ones that Mama always has enough love for everyone.🤱🏽 

Watch on the KidLit TV website. There’s a link in our bio or head here : https://www.kidlit.tv/read-out-loud-mamas-belly/

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                                        Celebrate #FloydCooperDay w/ @kidlittv & @childrensbookcouncil ! Honor the work of this beloved children’s book author & illustrator through our #ReadOutLoud series featuring well-known authors reading their favorite Floyd Cooper Books! Find these and much more on the KidLit TV website or here www.kidlit.tv/CelebrateFloydCooperDay ... See MoreSee Less

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