E258: BITSY BAT SNOW STAR by Kaz Windness

Happy Monday! I cannot believe that we’ve entered the final week of October ALREADY! This week, I’m sharing two episodes that will bring joy to your children's literature heart. Today’s episode is with Kaz Windness and later in the week, I’ll share my conversation with John Schu. They both bring the joy! 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: 🎉I NEED SPACE by Molly Harris & Illustrated by Jon Corby (Amazon / Bookshop) One of my FAVORITE books is THE BIG SQUEEZE by Molly Harris and we talked about it on the podcast a while back. In this inviting picture book, a rocket ship demonstrates how taking some time by yourself can you help cope with stressful or overwhelming situations. It’s a book for all of us and includes fun space facts and mindfulness tips at the end. 🎉HOW TO ESCAPE A PLAYDATE: THE FUN WAY by Rachel Michelle Wilson (Amazon / Bookshop) Have you ever been on an outing with someone and it just doesn’t work? It’s ok. Here’s what to do. It’s such a funny story that ALL readers can relate to. 🎉THE BLUE CORN KITHCEN: A NAVAJO STORY OF FOOD, FAMILY & TRADITION by by Alana Yazzie & Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter (Amazon / Bookshop) Join three generations of Navajo women (grandmother, mother, and daughter) as they teach through storytelling why certain foods and how we make them are important in Navajo culture. This is perfect picture book to ease into the best parts of the Fall season: family, friendship and gathering. 🎉THE PARAGON GAMES #4 by by Dhonielle Clayton (Amazon / Bookshop) Return to the world of the Marvellers and Conjurors in this fourth book of the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestselling fantasy series. Year Four at the global magic school in the sky is back! 🎉ISHKODE: A STORY OF FIRE by Evan Larson & Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano (Amazon / Bookshop) This is a gorgeous tribute that honors the enduring bonds between the land, people, and the spirits who guide us. I learned so much. E258: BITSY BAT SNOW STAR by Kaz Windness On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kaz Windness about her newest picture book: BITSY BAT SNOW STAR. This delightful book is the third installment in the BITSY BAT series told from an autistic perspective that celebrates how our differences make each of us shine brightly on our own and among friends. It is heartwarming and uplifting. Come listen as we talk about the origin story behind the BITSY BAT series, the way Kaz collects ideas, the three questions she asks herself to decide if an idea will end up as a book and the beautiful hopes she has for readers around self-acceptance and community. 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! BITSY BAT SNOW STAR by Kaz Windness (Amazon / Bookshop) Here’s where you can find Kaz online: Website: https://www.windnessbooks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazwindness/ 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