BookSmitten
BookSmitten

BookSmitten

Kelly J. Baptist, Heather Shumaker, Patrick Flores-Scott, Jack Cheng

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Seeing a hopeful, human world through children's literature. Hosted by authors Kelly J. Baptist, Jack Cheng, Patrick Flores-Scott, and Heather Shumaker – your book smitten crew. We cover the whole range of kidlit, from picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction, as well as writing, reading, and publishing.

Recent Episodes

Kate DiCamillo on BookSmitten
OCT 21, 2025
Kate DiCamillo on BookSmitten

It’s 25 years since “Because of Winn Dixie” was published, which means 25 years of readers enjoying the heart and honesty of Kate DiCamillo. We’re delighted to share this conversation with one of kidlit’s most beloved authors, and chat with Kate about her unforgettable characters and craft. As Kate says, “Characters are people I’ve discovered, not made up.” Come discover Kate’s world with us!Our Books for Children and Young Adults:

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Produced by Patrick Flores-Scott and Heather Shumaker

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31 MIN
Summer Breaks: The Girls of Skylark Lane w/ Robin Benway
NOV 6, 2024
Summer Breaks: The Girls of Skylark Lane w/ Robin Benway

Robin's website 

Far from the Tree

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:

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Contact us: [email protected]

X/Twitter: @booksmittenpod
 

Produced by Jack Cheng
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

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31 MIN
Summer Breaks: Gracie Under the Waves w/ Linda Sue Park
OCT 23, 2024
Summer Breaks: Gracie Under the Waves w/ Linda Sue Park

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Our Books for Children and Young Adults:

Find us online:

Contact us: [email protected]

X/Twitter: @booksmittenpod
 

Produced by Jack Cheng
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

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34 MIN