<p>On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking withJasmine Warga about her newest middle grade novel: THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN.</p><p>This middle grade novel is inspired by true stories from zoos across the country and is about how the power of friendship can transcend anything, even species. It’s endearing, it’s heart-warming and it’s everything we love to see in a middle grade novel. I hugged it when I turned the final page. =)</p><p>Come listen as we talk about the personal inspiration behind the book, how Jasmine felt getting into the different minds of bodies of her characters and her hopes for readers to understand they don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of love. It’s a beautiful conversation.</p><p>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!</p><p>THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN by Jasmine Warga (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4s7o8lk">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781250387189">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Here’s where you can find Jasmine online:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://jasminewarga.com/">https://jasminewarga.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/jasminewargabooks">https://www.instagram.com/jasminewargabooks</a></p><p>I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!</p><p>Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:</p><p>🎉YOU ARE NOW OLD ENOUGH TO HEAR THIS by Aaron Starmer (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4bxioeR">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780593751091">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This is the newest middle grade speculative novel from critically acclaimed author Aaron Starmer that unravels the twisted threads of one family’s peculiar narrative.</p><p>🎉Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children’s Books by Nancy Hudgins (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4bkOni8">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781419775673">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This is a celebration of the life and work of Ursula Norstrom—the groundbreaking editor of classic children’s books like Charlotte’s Web and Where the Wild Things Are—and a powerful defense of a child’s right to read. It’s bookish joy!</p><p><strong>KidLit love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my love of chilren’’s literature far and wide:</p><p>🩷 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….<a target="_blank" href="https://alitlife.substack.com/p/invite-your-friends-to-read-a-lit">including courses and coaching sessions with me!</a></p><p><p>Thanks for reading the KidLit Love newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work!</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://kidlitlove.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">kidlitlove.substack.com</a>