E168: Celebrating International Dot Day with Peter H. Reynolds

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Peter Reynolds to celebrate International Dot Day!If you are listening on the day this episode is released, then you're listening on International Dot Day inspired by the book titled The Dot by Peter Reynolds. What began with one teacher in Iowa sharing the book with his class has grown into a worldwide movement inspiring over 29 million educators and students to make their mark in over 200 countries. Come listen as we talk about the book that started it all, the themes that are woven into the pages of Peter’s books, the gift that picture books offer to adults and the heartfelt invitation to create and share those creations with others to make the world a better, kinder place to be.You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/09/15/celebrating-international-dot-day-with-peter-h-reynolds/Join me inside my Facebook community for bookish people! There, we talk about all things books and reading and writing and notebooking, too! You'll get updates for this podcast, along with my other Get Lit(erate). podcast and build your literate community for adult and children's literature: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getliterateIf you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some KidLit Love merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com