Catholic Kidlit

Dec 27, 2021

In today's episode, we're looking back at the huge changes which have taken place this year in the Catholic children's book market! No transcript today so you'll have to listen in, but I have some helpful links and bullet points here to guide you through:

• Celebrating the Catholic Kidlit Podcast’s 1st year
• Giveaway...

Dec 13, 2021

In today's episode, I speak with author Jalissa Pollard. You'll hear about:

• An exciting SERIES announcement for Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server
• How Jalissa's Grandmother inspires her faith, life, and writing
• Finding community in a Catholic lay movement
• Representation in Catholic kidlit
• How family stories can be as...

Nov 30, 2021

In today's episode, I speak with OSV Kids' Presentation Editor, Lindsey Riesen. You'll hear about:

• A (bookish!) tradition to celebrate the ENTIRE Christmas Season
• Writing question answered: Do I need an agent?
• How the OSV Kids Magazine came to be
• How to help kids get hands-on with their faith
• How OSV Kids can help...

Nov 15, 2021

In today's episode, I speak with author Madeleine Carroll about Ephraim's Gladness, an Advent/Christmas story with message from the parable of the lost sheep. You'll hear about:

• An update on my new contract for a book for adults (details to come)
• Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server...

Nov 1, 2021

In today's episode, I speak with author Jennifer Sharpe about My Interactive Mass Book, published with Ascension Kids. You'll hear about:

• Last episode's giveaway winner, and this week's giveaway
• Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server
• Jennifer's inspiration from a neighbor in church to...