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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 36 MIN

E188: Big Feelings & Messy Families: THIS WAY TO HAPPY by Alison Green Myers

from Kidlit Love: Conversations with Picture Book and Middle Grade Authors · host Stephanie Affinito

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Alison Green Myers about her newest middle grade novel: THIS WAY TO HAPPY.This is a heartwarming novel about loss, friendship and the many paths we take to create happiness set at a family amusement park. I hugged the book when I was finished and I did not want to let it go. Come listen as we talk about the inspiration for the book (that could be seen as 47 years in the making!), the importance of signs (both physical and metaphorical) and the beautiful hope Alison has for the book and its readers. 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/2025/11/24/big-feelings-messy-families-this-way-to-happy-by-alison-green-myers/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

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