Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Lesléa Newman about Pride, the current kidlit market, writing in rhyme, and her legacy as an author.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Trenise about intentional storytelling, AI, social media marketing, and the magic of Disney.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Sarah Kurpiel about grief, quiet picture books, disability representation, and voice.

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Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Janae Marks about tough themes, magical realism, hope, and capturing a middle grade voice.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Olivia A. Cole about novels in verse, myths, activism, and queer representation.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Moniza Hossain about diverse stories, didacticism, and kidlit horror.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Jenna Elyse Johnson about authentic representation, service dogs, disability joy, and growing as a creator.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author-illustrator Deborah Freedman about quiet picture books, unconventional narrators, backmatter, creative expression, and odd-couple friendships.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Anitha Robinson about diverse characters, music, wildlife conservation, youth activism, and her Kindness is Everything podcast.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Jessixa Bagley about friendships, grief, gender, and her creative process as an author-illustrator.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews children’s book author-illustrator Karen Ruelle about historical kidlit, WWII, spies, and clever wordplay.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Kailei Pew about secret super powers, chapter books, R&Rs, and work for hire projects.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Cynthia Leitich Smith about Indigenous stories, author collaborations, cross-cultural friendships, and the power of youth activism.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Susan Johnston Taylor about children’s poetry, small presses, cool animals, and avoiding burnout.

Vivian Kirkfield awarded Sarah Steinbacher first place in the 2026 #50PreciousWords competition for their nonfiction kidlit disability mini-story, DANA REACHES BEYOND.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Jessica Yoon about KPop Demon Hunters, Korean folktales, diverse representation, the importance of community.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Alder Van Otterloo about coming-of-age books, horror, Appalachia, and the importance of trans representation.

Boyds Mills (formerly Highlights Foundation) awarded Sarah Steinbacher the 2026 Kidlit Pride Scholarship for their nonbinary picture book manuscript, THE LIGHT IN BETWEEN.

Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author CK Malone about identity, authenticity, holiday traditions, and the universality of grief.