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This is the podcast You May Contribute a Verse, where we talk to kidlit creators, share their stories, and learn from their journeys.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where's the fire? Cedar Pruitt is here and it's been a long time coming!
Her book FIRE FLIGHT: A WILDFIRE ESCAPE was out in early 2024 and we are sandwiched right in between that delight and her 2026 book WHAT MARCEL FOUND: THE INCREDIBLE DISCOVERY OF THE LASCAUX CAVE PAINTINGS.
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This episode’s book reviews:
WHISPERS FROM MOTHER EARTH by Maryam Khalifah
TINY HIKER by Natasha Zimmers, illustrated by Jaimie MacGibbon
OSCAR'S AMERICAN DREAM by Barry Wittenstein, illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell
The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com
Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com
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You May Contribute A Verse
This is the podcast You May Contribute a Verse, where we talk to kidlit creators, share their stories, and learn from their journeys.
