E240: Imagining Possibilities: INDIE IN DISGUISE: STYLING-ING AND OTHER JOBS by Katie Clapham

Happy Monday!I have been so incredibly grateful for the wonderful people I’ve met on this podcast: * I’ve interviewed debut authors and those who have been at it for a while. * I’ve interviewed authors I’ve loved for a long time and those whose books I’ve just discovered. * I’ve chatted with authors who live in the United States and also in other international time zones. * Sometimes, those authors reach out to me and sometimes, I reach out to them in hopes they’ll say yes.Katie Clapham is one of those authors who said yes. =) I’ve so admired her Receipts From the Bookshop Substack and when I saw she was releasing a new children’s titles (and adult title, too!), I quickly reached out and celebrated when she said yes.Today, I’m sharing that lovely episode with you. I may be the only person in the United States with her new book in my possession, but I know that won’t be for long, especially because it’s only a little over $10 delivered from Blackwells Books!Keep scrolling to press play on that episode and to see other new books that have made their way into my reading life!StephanieBook 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:🎉Lots and Lots of Ocelots: A Skip Counting Book by Vicky Fang (Amazon / Bookshop)This delightfully adorable rhyming romp of a picture book introduces kids to the concept of skip counting with piles and piles of crocodiles, crews and crews of kangaroos, and more. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the book from Vicky herself!🎉The Yellow Postcard: A Story About Food and Community by Savannah Allen (Amazon / Bookshop)This is a truly joyous picture book following a young girl’s journey through her neighborhood to pick up a community food box for her family after received the treasured yellow postcard in the mail. Complete with an author’s note about food scarcity at the end, this book will have your heart. It’s beautiful through and through.Imagining Possibilities: INDIE IN DISGUISE: STYLING-ING AND OTHER JOBS by Katie ClaphamOn this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Katie Clapham about her new illustrated chapter book: INDIE IN DISGUISE: STYLING-ING AND OTHER JOBS.This is a delightful chapter book about Indie, a girl who loves imaginary play and imagining all the things she could be. Whether it’s a stylist, a dentist, a cleaner or a librarian, readers are sure to explore what lights them up, too.Come listen as we talk about Katie’s journey through writing picture books, chapter books and books for adults and teens, the important roles of imaginary play using what you have in the time you have and her hopes for inspiring children to think about all the possibilities that await them. It’s a delightful book sure to spark conversation, imagination and inspiration!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!INDIE IN DISGUISE: STYLING-ING AND OTHER JOBS by Katie Clapham (Blackwells / Bookshop)Here’s where you can find Katie online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieclaphamwriting/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! 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