Middle Grade

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StoryMakers with Tom Phillips THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES: EGYPT’S FIRE

On StoryMakers, enter the world of THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES with series author Tom Phillips. Mystery solving,... Read more »

Comment | June 7, 2022, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with S. A. Patrick A DARKENING OF DRAGONS

  Dragon secrets, powerful sorcerers, magical stones, tricksy prophecies, and an outlawed song that holds terrible power — A DARKENING... Read more »

Comment | April 15, 2022, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Jennifer Ziegler WORSER

Calling all Word Nerds! This episode of StoryMakers was made with love just for you! Join Jennifer Ziegler, self-identified Word... Read more »

3 comments | March 15, 2022, 7:00 am

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Book Trailer PREMIERE! KINGSTON AND THE ECHOES OF MAGIC

KidLit TV is proud to premiere the book trailer for KINGSTON AND THE ECHOES OF MAGIC written by Rucker Moses... Read more »

Comment | February 10, 2022, 7:00 am

KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn the StoryMakers podcast, multi-award-winning author and illustrator duo, Lesa Cline-Ransome and James... Read more »

Comment | January 2, 2022, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss NOODLEHEADS DO THE IMPOSSIBLE

Join the fun on StoryMakers as Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, co-authors of the NOODLEHEADS easy-to-read series, reveal their goofiest... Read more »

1 comment | September 22, 2021, 12:10 pm

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StoryMakers with Mary Amato STAR STRIKER: GAME ON!

Alien abductions, intergalactic sports tournaments, and space adventures: You’ll be taken by author Mary Amato’s first book in the new... Read more »

Comment | September 6, 2021, 7:06 am

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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 »

Comment | August 5, 2021, 8:00 am

KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Yehudi Mercado

On this KidLit RADIO podcast, Rocco chats with illustrator Yehudi Mercado, creator of the middle-grade graphic novel, FUN FUN FUN WORLD, a story about a ragtag group of aliens who conquer the earth — or do they?   Read more »

Comment | June 7, 2021, 7:00 am

What’s Up? with Veera Hiranandani — In the Kitchen with PHOEBE G. GREEN

KidLit TV’s got a new show for parents & educators! We’re dropping by to ask kidlit’s top authors and illustrators... Read more »

Comment | April 6, 2021, 7:00 am

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On The LOOK OUT for Kids’ Books SPRING 2021!

On The LOOK OUT for Books SPRING 2021: Get a sneak peak at new picture books, behind the scenes, and drawing tutorial videos.   Read more »

1 comment | March 8, 2021, 2:16 pm

Book Trailer PREMIERE! KINGSTON AND THE MAGICIAN’S LOST AND FOUND

KidLit TV is proud to premiere the book trailer for KINGSTON, by Rucker Moses and Theo Gangi!   Read more »

1 comment | February 8, 2021, 7:00 am

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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 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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StoryMakers with Leila Sales THE CAMPAIGN

Politics is personal -- even for kids. It affects our homes, our health, and the people we love most. On StoryMakers, Join middle-grade author, Leila Sales as she talks about her timely book, The Campaign, activism and what it takes to become an engaged citizen.   Read more »

8 comments | November 1, 2020, 7:30 am

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StoryMakers with Donna Sager Cowan WITH THE CURIOSITY OF A CAT

ABOUT the Books Join Catt and Simon as they learn how to be friends and Superheroes! Superhero School series follows... Read more »

3 comments | October 21, 2020, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Hanit Benbassat JAKE’S QUEST FOR THE FIVE STONES

ABOUT the Book An adventure guide to crystal! A fast-paced adventure and mystery to satisfy children, parents, teachers, and librarians... Read more »

Comment | September 16, 2020, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Richard Fairgray BLACK SAND BEACH

Beware! There are ghosts about in this episode of StoryMakers! Don't worry though, author/illustrator Richard Fairgray isn't scared -- in fact, he's delighted! Hear about Richard's new middle-grade graphic novel BLACK SAND BEACH: ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE LIGHT? and the childhood adventure with a real-life haunted lighthouse that inspired the book. Then, if you aren't too creeped out, learn how to draw a monster that will terrify your friends.   Read more »

Comment | August 19, 2020, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Dori Hillestad Butler & Kevan Atteberry DEAR BEAST

We've got a jam-packed StoryMakers for you! Are you ready? Meet author Dori Hillestad Butler and illustrator Kevan Atteberry, hear the story behind the furry, letter-writing cuties in DEAR BEAST -- AND learn to draw Simon the cranky cat and happy-go-lucky Baxter the dog! Phew!   Read more »

1 comment | August 5, 2020, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Anthony Manna & Donald Babisch LOUKAS AND THE GAME OF CHANCE

On StoryMakers, Rocco chats with author, Anthony Manna, and illustrator, Donald Babisch, who tell us how they teamed up to... Read more »

1 comment | July 15, 2020, 8:00 am