Stephanie Affinito
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Stephanie Affinito
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Book-loving, notebook-hoarding educator on a mission to change lives one book & notebook at a time. Bookologist at Get Lit(erate). & KidLit Love. Find me at www.alitlife.com
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with J.A Dauber about his debut middle grade novel: PRESS 1 FOR INVASION. Come listen! ‪@jeremydauber.bsky.social‬

www.alitlife.com/2025/09/08/a...
September 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Here's the big reveal for my KidLit Love Summer Book Club! kidlitlove.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bernard Mensah about his newest picture books: Esi the Brave and Jollof Day. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/04/14/t...
April 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Mike Boldt about his new picture book: CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake. Come listen! @mikeboldt.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/04/10/a...
April 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
On this bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast, we’re honoring the right to read with Sabrina Baeta and Tasslyn Magnusson of PEN America. Come listen! @penamerica.bsky.social
www.alitlife.com/2025/04/08/p...
April 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi about their books: She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World and She Spoke Too: 14 More Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World. www.alitlife.com/2025/04/07/c...
April 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lindsay Currie about her newest middle grade mystery: It’s Watching. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/04/03/h...
April 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Martin Stewart and David Habben about the first two titles in their middle grade series: Bridget Vanderpuff and The Baked Escape and Bridget Vanderpuff and The Ghost Train. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/03/27/d...
March 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Sabrina and Eunice Moyle about the newest release in their graphic novel chapter book: The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella: Comet Together. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/03/24/j...
March 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bobbie Pyron about her newest middle grade book: Octopus Moon. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/03/20/l...
March 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ben Khan about their newest middle grade comic: Mr. Muffins Defender of the Stars. Come listen! @benkahncomics.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/03/17/c...
March 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Teri Roche Drobnick about her debut picture book: Moving Day. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/03/13/a...
March 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brett Bean about the first book in his new chapter book series: Muk ‘N’ Honey: Treehouse Troubles. Come listen! @brettbean.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/03/10/a...
March 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson. What books are making YOUR Monday better? @halseanderson.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn about the fourth book in their middle grade graphic novels series PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full. Come listen! @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/03/06/e...
March 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Maria Scrivan about the 6th book in her Nat Enough series: Nat a Chance. Come listen! @mariascrivan.bsky.social sky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/03/03/m...
March 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Barbara Dee about her newest middle grade novel: Tear This Down. @barbaradee.bsky.social
www.alitlife.com/2025/02/27/s...
February 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer about their newest picture book together: The ABCs of Women’s History. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/02/24/t...
February 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Liana Finck about her newest picture book: Mixed Feelings. Come listen! @lianafinck.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/02/20/f...
February 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Padma Venkatraman about her newest middle grade novel: Safe Harbor. Come listen! @padmatv.bsky.social
www.alitlife.com/2025/02/17/l...
February 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Azadeh Westergaard about her newest picture book: The One and Only Googoosh. Come listen!

www.alitlife.com/2025/02/13/a...
February 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brian Weisfeld about his books for entrepreneurial kids: You’re the Boss. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/02/10/k...
February 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Tracy Badua about her newest middle grade novel: Thea and the Mischief Makers. Come listen! @tracybadua.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/02/06/l...
February 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Britnee Meiser about her middle grade debut: All My Bests. Come listen! www.alitlife.com/2025/02/03/c...
February 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nashae Jones about her newest middle grade novel: As You Wish. Come listen! @nashaejwriter.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/01/30/f...
January 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM