E192: Heartwarming Characters to Love: THE SNOWMAN CODE by Simon Stephenson

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Simon Stephenson about his new book for young readers: THE SNOWMAN CODE.In this cozy winter story, a six hundred year old snowman and a ten and a half year old girl strike up an unlikely friendship as they try to bring an end to the longest winter ever. Come listen as we talk about Simon’s journey through medicine and screenwriting on his way to children’s literature, the backstory of the heartwarming characters on the pages and his hopes for readers as they get the book into their hands in the United States. 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/2025/12/15/heartwarming-characters-to-love-the-snowman-code-by-simon-stephenson/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