Hello, my friends! I'm Karli Newman, and this is FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️ - a podcast for women in midlife and beyond who want to feel inspired, hopeful, confident, and more satisfied with life than they ever have. I’m a life coach focused on whole-life wellness and I know from personal experience what a transformational time this is. I’m here to help you navigate challenges, uncover how to move forward and continue on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. I intentionally create shor ...
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Send us a Text Message. This month, I’m celebrating my birthday month AND the first anniversary of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by giving you little gifts that boost your well-being. Tune in to hear what I have for you in this episode! Here's the link for your fourth fun gift - a checklist to help you build…
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Send us a Text Message. I’m celebrating for two reasons this month - #1 - it’s my birthday! #2 - I just passed the first anniversary of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️! I've been publishing episodes for a year, so I’m taking a break. But have no fear, I’ll still be in your ear! I have short episodes for you all month long. Want some even better news? Each on…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: MY CHAT WITH GENISE DAWSON PART 1
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Send us a Text Message. This guest episode has been a long time in the works, my friend! This time I invited Genise Dawson to join me. Genise is a woman in midlife and beyond who I met through my wellness events in Phoenix, and she inspires me whenever I get to connect with her. She embodies strength and confidence and is a no-holds-barred boundary…
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Send us a Text Message. Whew! It's the first anniversary of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️ and my MIDLIFE MUSINGS episodes. It's time for me to take a break! But August is my birthday month, so I'll still be here on Wednesdays and every other Sunday with extra short episodes. Be sure to catch ALL of my August episodes, my friend. Each one has a gift inside.…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: IT'S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH!
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Send us a Text Message. This is my birthday month! It also happens to be the first anniversary of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️. Two reasons to celebrate! I'm taking a break since I've been going for a year straight. I've published almost 75 episodes! I'll be here with super short (but really sweet!) episodes until October. I'm celebrating my birthday by s…
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Dan Gutman, "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" (Holiday House, 2024)
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Dan Gutman is the renowned, prolific author of some 190 books for kids from kindergarten up to middle school. His books include Rappy the Raptor (picture book) and the "My Weird School" series (early readers) about kids who go to a school in which all the grownups are crazy. Over thirty five million books have been sold . He has also written “Wait!…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: YOUR BODY & MIND LOVE SUMMER
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Send us a Text Message. How often are you intentional about immersing yourself in a season? Yeah, a lot gets in my way, too. Consider this episode your reminder to make the most of the rest of summer! Hit play to hear 8 different ideas for using summer’s unique vibes to feel your best in body and mind. Note-taking time starts at 02:11. ____________…
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MIDLIFE MUSINGS: ARE THESE THOUGHTS OBSTACLES OR OPPORTUNITIES?
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Send us a Text Message. I’ve been thinking about a type of thought that pops into my head and can keep me from pursuing goals or creating change in my life. I’m guessing you know exactly what I’m talking about. Listen to this 4-minute episode to hear how to see the opportunities behind the thoughts we typically experience as obstacles. ____________…
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Muslimness in Books for Young Readers: A Chat with A. M. Dassu
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Persevering with our literary theme this season, in this episode Claudia Radiven and Chella Ward chat to A. M. Dassu about her books for young readers. Az is a children’s author of fiction and non-fiction, whose books include Fight Back (Tu Books, 2022) and Boy, Everywhere (Tu Books, 2021). Her books engage young readers with themes of migration, a…
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Send us a Text Message. More and more we feel distanced from nature. But the benefits we experience when we prioritize time in nature, and do it without a screen in our hands, are undeniable. In this episode, I give you 4 ways to reduce screen time and foster your connection with nature. Time marker is at 02:54. DON'T MISS MY LIMITED TIME OFFER: Ge…
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Send us a Text Message. Aaaaaahhhhh…doesn’t summer feel like the perfect time to hang out in a hammock, go for a swim, and turn the pages of a book or magazine? Or maybe those things don’t appeal to you. If not, what does elicit those summer R&R vibes for you? R&R is NOT a luxury. Your body, mind, and soul need it to function at their best! In this…
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Charly Palmer and Karida Brown, "The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families" (Chronicle Books, 2023)
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In 1920, W. E. B. Du Bois and the NAACP founders published The Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun. A century later, The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families (Chronicle Books, 2023) recreates the very first publication created for Black youth in 1920 into a sensational anthology. Expanding on the mission of the…
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Send us a Text Message. I’m in full-on summer mode, my friend! I admit to allowing some of those summer vibes to creep into my day. When I do, my to-do list lingers. A few years ago, I’d make myself feel pretty bad about it. Now? I’m learning to think differently about my to-do list. Listen to this 4-minute episode to hear why I encourage you to tr…
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Don Tate, Children's Book Illustrator and Author
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Don Tate is the award-winning author and/or illustrator of numerous picture book biographies, including Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes (Abrams) and William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad (Peachtree) and more recently, Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Laws…
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Send us a Text Message. Summer vibes are all around! It’s the perfect time to move away from complexity and strive for simplicity. In this episode, I share 10 ways for you to start simplifying and reap the benefits it brings. Note-taking starts at 02:16. You may want to register for the National Do Not Mail List HERE. ________________ See the detai…
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Bonni Goldberg, "Doña Gracia Saved Worlds" (Kar-Ben Publishing, 2023)
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Bonni Goldberg, award-winning poet, writer, and educator, writes non-fiction for children and adults. In our animated discussion, we talk about how her recent picture book, Doña Gracia Saved Worlds (published December, 2023, by Kar-Ben and illustrated by Alida Massari) which came about, her life and writing career, Judaism, and advice for aspiring …
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Send us a Text Message. Are you leaning into your summer vibes, my friend? This is a season made for feeling free and relaxed. Free and relaxed doesn’t mean you won’t feel stressed or need to get back in the moment, however. Keep listening for a breathwork technique I use to reconnect with my carefree summer self. It quickly helps me feel calm and …
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Send us a Text Message. Over time, it’s easy to lose track of things that make us happy. Thanks to a conversation at one of my events, I was reminded of a passion I’ve rekindled. Tune in to this short episode to hear what it is and receive a little nudge from me. ________________ I’d love to help you LOVE midlife and beyond. Visit my website at fli…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: REIGNITE YOUR JOURNEY
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Send us a Text Message. This is the fourth and final episode in a series that guides you through a mid-year process that replaces New Year’s resolutions for me. I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do! The first three episodes cover the reflect, review, and reset phases. In this episode, I help you use what you’ve learned to reignite y…
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Send us a Text Message. This is the third of four episodes that guide you through a mid-year process similar to what I use instead of New Year’s resolutions. Once you’ve spent time in the reflect and review phases, it’s time to reset. This is where you choose the stepping stones that give you a solid footing for the next 12 months. The episodes tha…
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The Business of Publishing Children's Books: A Discussion with Elizabeth Law
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Elizabeth Law has worked in the publishing field her whole life, first as an Editor at Viking Children’s Books and Puffin Books, as Associate Publisher at Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, then later as Publisher at Egmont USA, and most recently as the backlist and special projects editor at Holiday House Books for Young Readers. Elizabet…
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MIDLIFE MUSINGS: SOCIAL CONNECTION & LONGEVITY
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Send us a Text Message. The hiking trail is where my mind is free to wander and I typically record a voice memo or two so I don’t forget. This time I recorded an entire episode! Social connection is more important than you may realize, my friend. In this episode I share an interesting tidbit I recently learned about loneliness and get you thinking …
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: REVIEW YOUR MID-YEAR REFLECTIONS
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Send us a Text Message. This is the second of four episodes that guide you through a mid-year process similar to what I use instead of New Year’s resolutions. If you missed it, you may want to listen to the MID-YEAR REFLECTION episode before this one. Have your journal ready, my friend. Thought-provoking prompts are inside! Note-taking time starts …
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Send us a Text Message. This and the next three episodes of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️ guide you through a process similar to what I use mid-year. Instead of New Year’s resolutions in January, I choose to think about where I am, dream of where I want to be, and reset my direction in the middle of the year. Listen in to hear why and explore if this shift…
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Lesléa Newman, "Like Father, Like Son" (Abrams, 2024)
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In our animated interview with prolific, award-winning children's author and poet Lesléa Newman, we celebrate two of her picture books which have just launched, Like Father, Like Son: A Picture Book, published in April, 2024 by Abrams, and Joyful Song: A Naming Story, published in May, 2024 by Levine-Querido. We talk about Lesléa's journey on her w…
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Send us a Text Message. I don’t always realize when I’m holding myself back and I bet the same is true for you. Listen to this episode to hear where I was when I had a recent epiphany and what I did to help me move forward again. Get my free download HERE. (note: I ask for your email address and first name) Schedule a free 30-minute one-on-one coac…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: THE BENEFITS OF SOLO FUN
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Send us a Text Message. The past four episodes of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️ have focused on fun, and this one is no different. However, this episode helps you spend one-on-one fun time with the most important person in your life (that’s YOU in case you don’t know)! There’s big benefits to having fun by yourself. Listen in to hear 7 reasons why you shou…
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Robin Newman, "Who's Writing This Story?" (Creston Books, 2024)
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Robin Newman was a practicing attorney and legal editor but has more fun writing children's books about witches, mice, pigs, and peacocks. In our interview, we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Who's Writing This Story?, illustrated by Deborah Zemke and published by Creston Books (2024), and talk about Robin's journey to literary succes…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: WHY AND HOW TO HAVE FUN WITH OTHER WOMEN
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Send us a Text Message. In midlife and beyond, it is beneficial to forge new social connections and deepen the ones you have. A fun-filled way to make that happen is, well, by having fun together! This episode gives you reasons for having fun with other women and some ideas for making it happen. Note taking time starts at 01:48 ________________ See…
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Jennifer Berne, "A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts" (Astra Publishing House, 2024)
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In this wonderful second interview with Jennifer Berne we celebrate the launch of her newest picture book, and the first in a series: A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts (Number Tours for Curious Kids) published by Astra and just launched on May 7, 2024, illustrated by Dawn DeVries Sokol. Jennifer has written many award-winni…
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MIDLIFE MUSINGS: THIS HIT ME HARD AT AN ADAM ANT CONCERT
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Send us a Text Message. I was at an Adam Ant concert when my background as a health coach kicked into high gear. Listen in to hear what hit me hard and for some life-or-death messaging. Tune in with an open mind and an open heart for Y O U. Schedule a free 30-minute one-on-one coaching consultation with me HERE Grab a one-hour time slot during my W…
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Send us a Text Message. Play is a powerful wellness tool you may forget to use in midlife and beyond, my friend. If it’s been a while since you engaged in an activity for no other reason than enjoyment, listen to this episode! I cover 3 benefits of play and give you 4 ideas for bringing more of it into your life. Start your note-taking at 2:04✨ ___…
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Marie-Louise Gay, "Walking Trees" (Groundwood Books, 2024)
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Marie-Louise Gay is an internationally-acclaimed, multi-award winning Canadian author and illustrator of over 60 books. In our interview, we celebrate the recent launch of her newest book, Walking Trees (Groundwood Books, 2024), and discuss her youth, her studies and professional career, and several of her leading books, including the series featur…
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Send us a Text Message. Feel like your life is boring? It’s time to have more fun! Listen in for the benefits of spontaneous and planned fun and why both are important. I’m also sharing 5 tips to help you create more fun in your life. ________________ See the details of my ELEVATE membership at https://www.flipsideofmidlife.com/elevate-membership (…
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Send us a Text Message. Change is on my mind lately, my friend. We're experiencing a lot of it in midlife and beyond. We're creating a lot of it. Our friends are going through a lot of it. Want to know more about the phases of change? Listen in to recognize where you are on your journey of change and to help move through it with greater understandi…
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Julie Carpenter, "Harry and the Highwire: Houdini's First Amazing Act" (Green Bean Books, 2024)
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In this interview, we celebrate Julie Carpenter's first picture book, Harry and the Highwire: Houdini's First Amazing Act (Laura Catalán, illustrator), published by Green Been Books, May, 2024). Before deciding to write for children, Julie was a journalist, writer and editor for over 20 years.In our conversation we talk about the magic of writing, …
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Send us a Text Message. Summer is coming, my friend. It’s time to clean the slate so you can actually have fun having fun! This episode helps you pause all of the ‘doing’ and focus on ‘being’ so you can look at fun a bit differently. Listen in to hear the benefits of adding more of this kind of fun to your life. Note-taking starts at 02:24 ________…
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Send us a Text Message. It’s time to release the fears that no longer serve you, my friend! Listen to this episode for 3 motivating reasons to release unproductive fears and 3 strategies to make it happen. Your midlife and beyond is about to feel SOOOOO good! Note-taking starts at 02:10 ________________ Sample my ELEVATE membership content for free…
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MIDLIFE MUSINGS: YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS THIS
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Send us a Text Message. It’s never too late to take steps to boost your financial wellness, my friend. As women in midlife and beyond, there’s A LOT of emotion behind the way we think about money and building independent wealth. Have you ever thought about how your money mindset came to be? Listen to this micro-episode to learn more. Once you do, s…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: MY CHAT WITH DR. LEIGH LEWIS PART 1
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Send us a Text Message. I’m back with another guest, my friend! This time Dr. Leigh Lewis is joining me and you’re going to get SO much out of our chat. Leigh is a naturopathic physician in the state of Arizona. She has been in clinical practice for over 20 years and her focus is women's health, specifically hormonal health. She pursued extra train…
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Send us a Text Message. Understand how fear has helped and hindered you in the past to enlighten your path forward. In this episode, I share a few reasons why looking back at fears in your past is meaningful. It’s time to accept and honor your fear, my friend! Note-taking starts at 02:09 ________________ Sample my ELEVATE membership content for fre…
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On Monsters, Goddesses and Myths: A Discussion with Author Katherine Marsh
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“We’re not monsters, Mom. We’re goddesses—smart, fearless, and beautiful.” That’s the voice of Ava, the superpowered protagonist of Katherine Marsh’s captivating novel for children, Medusa (Clarion Books, 2024). Our discussion focuses on Marsh’s feminist retelling of the Medusa myth—and on the wider topic of the direction of children’s literature a…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: SHIFT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FEAR
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Send us a Text Message. Midlife and beyond is a good time to shift your relationship with fear. After all, don’t you have the desire to uncover who you are and get excited about who you are becoming? Why not identify and understand your fears while you’re at it?? In this episode, I cover a few ways to work WITH your fear rather than against it. Lis…
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Send us a Text Message. A turning point in my late 40s came about thanks to a belief that started with four words I’m guessing you can relate to. My perspective on those words has changed over the last decade. Listen to this micro-episode to hear what it is. Share your thoughts with me! Send me an email at karli@flipsideofmidlife.com ______________…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: THE ‘F’ WORD THAT’S ON MY MIND
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Send us a Text Message. Wanna know the 'F' word I hear over and over again as I chat with women in midlife and beyond? Tune in, my friend! In this episode, I’m talking about 4 ways you can be more aware of your ‘F’ word. It’s time to get comfortable with it! Note-taking starts at 02:15 Sample my ELEVATE membership content for free at https://karli-…
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Laura Bower, "The Imposter" (Gnome Road Publishing, 2024)
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In this heartwarming interview with Laura Bower, we celebrate the launch of her brand new, debut picture book, The Imposter, illustrated by Kerisa Greene, and published by Sandra Sutter, Gnome Road Publishing (2024). Laura talks about her life and writing career, the story behind The Imposter, and her advice for aspiring authors. Learn more about y…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: THINK LIKE A CHILD AGAIN
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Send us a Text Message. There’s an innate desire that drives babies to put EVERYTHING in their mouth and three-year-olds to incessantly ask ‘why?’. If you aren’t tapping into your curiosity in midlife and beyond, you are missing out! Listen in for 5 compelling reasons to start thinking like a curious kid again. Note-taking starts at 02:37 Sample my…
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FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️: MY CHAT WITH CLAUDINE WOLK PART 1
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Send us a Text Message. You're in for a treat, my friend! For the FIRST TIME EVER I have a guest on the show. Claudine Wolk is an author, podcaster, and woman in midlife and beyond who helps aspiring authors publish and sell their books. You can learn more about her at claudinewolk.com. In this episode, Claudine shares her shift into the world of w…
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Michelle Knudsen, "Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten" (Candlewick Press, 2024)
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Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times best-selling author of fifty books for young readers of all ages, including the award-winning picture books (and personal favorites) Library Lion and Marilyn's Monster. In this, our second interview we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten (Candlewick, 2024),…
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Shoshanna Lockshin and Efrayim Unterman, "The Devash Megillat Esther" (Hadar Press, 2024)
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The Devash Megillat Esther (Hadar Press, 2024) includes the full Hebrew Megillah text, an original kid-friendly English translation, and carefully selected commentaries from 2,000 years of Jewish tradition brought to life in newly accessible ways. Devash unlocks sophisticated texts for learners of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging deep question…
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