E255: HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU? by Huda Fahmy

Happy Monday! It’s going to be another busy week on the KidLit Love podcast and newsletter! I just cannot turn down an opportunity to talk with an author I admire and you get to reap the benefits. Here’s what’s coming your way: \* Today, I’m sharing a podcast episode with Huda Fahmy to celebrate her newest release: HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU? It’s a book that I wish I had a long time ago. \* Tomorrow, I’m sharing a special bonus episode with Christy Mandin. Her newest MILLIE FLEUR books are stunning and hold such important messages for us all. \* Finally, on Thursday, I’m sharing an episode with Jessica Hische, one of my favorite lettering artists. We’re celebrating her newest release: TOMORROW I’LL BE HAPPY. It’s gorgeous in all the ways. Get you Inbox ready AGAIN for all the kidlit love coming your way! Keep scrolling to press play on that episode and to see other new books that have made their way into my reading life! Stephanie **Book Birthdays and Other Book Reviews🎈🎁📖🎂📚🎉** Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed: 🎉AN OCTOPUS NAMES HOUDINI by Zana Fraillon (Amazon / Bookshop) This beautiful book deserves the entire publisher synopsis here so you can get the full effect of its beauty: Houdini the octopus lives in an aquarium, but she misses her home in the wild Sea. She doesn’t like the visitors who bang on her tank. Or the way she can’t feel the sun on her skin or the wind rippling the water. It’s a dull existence for a creature with nine brains. Then one day she meets someone who is different than the others. Juno’s busy brain buzzes with so many questions and thoughts that Houdini’s skin tingles with wonder. But the singing of the Sea is growing stronger and harder to resist. Can Houdini make Juno understand what she needs before it’s too late? 🎉WE ARE FREE: OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS by Allison Matulli (Amazon / Bookshop) This book is a stunning memorable commentary on the privilege and opportunity of being an American, with freedoms granted by the First Amendment. It’s an important reminder for what we all deserve. 🎉DRAGONBORN & DRAGONBORN” THE TWILIGHT CHILD by Struan Murray (Amazon / Bookshop) Soar back into the world of dragons with these two books! This fantasy series takes flight in soaring, action-packed adventures filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you! Plus, the hardcovers have colorful dragon scale edges! 🎉SOCKS & SECRET QUESTS by Triona Murphy (Amazon / Bookshop) Howl’s Moving Castle meets Dungeons & Dragons in this debut cozy illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure that follows an unlikely heroine who rallies a ragtag team to face a dark wizard, uncovering her own magic along the way. It’s middle grade magic! 🎉HAVE YOU SEEN AXEL? by Adam Jay Epstein & Ruth Chan (Amazon / Bookshop) Oh, my goodness, this book. Packed with funny animals and wildly detailed scenes, this laugh-out-loud picture book companion to HAVE YOU SEEN GORDON? cleverly riffs on classic seek-and-find books with a main character who’s a little too good at hiding. I read and reread and reread this and you will, too. My childhood days with Richard Scarry have been re-activated! =) **E255: HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU? by Huda Fahmy** On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Huda Fahmy about her newest book: HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU? This book is the funny and tender finale in the HUDA F series and explores themes of love, dating, self-discovery, self-worth and what it’s like growing up Muslim in America. Come listen as we talk about how old Huda was when she knew she wanted to write, the stick figures she started drawing and the advice from her sister that launched the career Huda has today. It was a true delight! Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support! HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU? By Huda Fahmy (Amazon / Bookshop) Here’s where you can find Huda online: Website: https://hudafahmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesimhotinthis I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below! **KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷** Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of children’s literature far and wide: 🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack and add your favorite nugget from the podcast.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a kidlit friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow kidlit colleague so they can join the book love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn prizes….including courses and coaching sessions with me! Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work! Get full access to KidLit Love Newsletter at kidlitlove.substack.com/subscribe