Author Louie Stowell (Loki series) joins the Kids Media Club to make the case for more chaos in children's books. Why do young readers crave mischief? How do illustrated books hook reluctant readers? And what's killing kids' love of reading—spoiler: it's not TikTok.Key Takeaways:Mischievous characters create powerful entry points for emerging readersIllustrations aren't just for "struggling" readers—they're a legitimate storytelling mediumTesting culture is crushing reading joy (and what we can do about it)Give kids real choice in what they read—it matters more than you thinkChildren's publishing needs more risk-taking, diversity, and yes, anarchyhttps://louiestowell.com/https://www.kidsmediaclubpodcast.com/