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Read to Write Kidlit Podcast

Brittany, Alexis

Booking Overview

Kidlit writers and authors join the show to unpack the craft behind middle grade and YA books—plus how those stories land emotionally with young readers. For PR, it’s a strong platform to reach author audiences, librarians/educators, and kidlit communities interested in book-specific process and audience impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 32

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

readtowritekidlit@substack.com

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Host

Brittany - Co-host of Read to Write Kidlit Podcast. The description says the hosts are two writers (Brittany and Alexis) who believe reading and discussing great books with the kidlit community supports growt...

Alexis - Co-host of Read to Write Kidlit Podcast. The description says the hosts are two writers (Brittany and Alexis) who believe reading and discussing great books with the kidlit community supports growt...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published kidlit authors (especially middle grade and lower middle grade, also young adult), ideally with a recent release and craft-relevant perspective (e.g., plotting/strategy, emotional themes, grief, identity, fantasy elements).
Required Achievements:  
Published middle grade/YA novels, Debut or new release authorship, Relevant background for the book’s themes (e.g., teaching experience, poetry background)

Recent Guest Discussions

Rebecca Bendheim - Journey Of The Book And Her Career; Crafting Story Details; Part Of Writing The Novel That Brought Her The Most Joy

Jen Calonita - Secret Ingredient To Writing Engaging Fantasy; Plotting; Reading Strategies; Having Fun While Writing

Naomi Milliner - Writing Tearful Stories And Grief; Therapeutic Value Of Sad Books; Crafting Emotional Exploration

Recent Topics

Middle Grade, Young Adult, Kidlit, Writing, Authors

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Read to Write Kidlit Podcast
:

S4 Ep 1: “Write the little story you have to tell, that’s how beautiful stories get written” and more advice from N. West Moss, author of Birdy.

October 02, 2026

... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readtowritekidlit.substack.com

S3 Ep 10: "A book that makes us want to write - go get another a copy to destroy" and other tips on how to read like a writer.

August 01, 2026

Welcome to a very special episode! We are so excited to welcome back two wonderful, insightful, Read To Write Kidlit alumni authors for a special season finale! In this episode we will talk about specific strategies for reading as a writer, tell you how we approach reading each book for the podcast, and hear from Jennifer Nielsen (author of Iceberg and featured in Season one Episode 4) and Naomi Milliner (author The Trouble With Secrets featured in Season 2 Episode 7 and Season 3 Episode 6) ...

S3 Ep 9: We celebrate 20 years of Fablehaven with a chat with author Brandon Mull on all things writing and fantasy!

July 01, 2026

Brandon Mull is the New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven series and several other series for kids. The first book was published in 2006 and the fifth, and final, book was published in 2010. Now 20 years later, Fablehaven is celebrating its anniversary with an illustrated special edition of Fablehaven. It will also be heading to theaters in 2027.We talked with Brandon about the overall journey of writing this book as well as his other books. He shared some great words of wisdom ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Read to Write Kidlit Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Read to Write Kidlit Podcast?

Read to Write Kidlit Podcast is hosted by Brittany and Alexis. Its publicly listed email is readtowritekidlit@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Read to Write Kidlit Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Read to Write Kidlit Podcast: readtowritekidlit@substack.com.

How many listeners does Read to Write Kidlit Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Read to Write Kidlit Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Read to Write Kidlit Podcast?

Read to Write Kidlit Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published kidlit authors (especially middle grade and lower middle grade, also young adult), ideally with a recent release and craft-relevant perspective (e.g., plotting/strategy, emotional themes, grief, identity, fantasy elements). Common among recent guests: Published middle grade/YA novels; Debut or new release authorship; Relevant background for the book’s themes (e.g., teaching experience, poetry background). Recent guests include Rebecca Bendheim, Jen Calonita, and Naomi Milliner.

How hard is it to get booked on Read to Write Kidlit Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Read to Write Kidlit Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Middle Grade, Young Adult, Kidlit, Writing, and Authors. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

readtowritekidlit@substack.com

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