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Join Mel, Morgan, & Rona as they drill into the craft of children's literature.

It’s that time of the year again! Welcome to STORYSTORM 2026 Registration! Nine years ago I changed the name and month of my annual writing challenge, from Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) to STO…

The KidLit Deconstruction Zone (KDZ) Podcast Episode 9: Tools for Festive Holiday Stories airing November 30, 2025. This episode's music, art, and audio mix were created by Melissa Mwai. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4pxmZSg Goodreads Shelf: https://bit.ly/3KjbAWW Resources: 1.How to Subvert Tropes Video by Reedsy: How to Subvert Tropes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVSGPq7fA9s&t=192s 2. 3 Tips for Writing Holiday-Themed Books https://www.instantpublisher.com/blog/3-tips-for-writing-holiday-themed-books/ 3. Thriving as a Writer During the Holidays https://www.writefromthedeep.com/155-thriving-during-holidays/ 4. Children’s Books about Holidays https://www.readbrightly.com/books-about-different-holiday-cultures-and-traditions/ About the Hosts: Melissa "Mel" Mwai is a nonfiction children's author, illustrator, and story coach. Visit https://melissamwai.com. Morgan Lau is a visual storyteller. Visit https://greengirlblueplanet.wordpress... or on Instagram @greengirlblueplanet. Rona Shirdan is a children's author and book coach. Visit https://www.ronashirdan.com/.

Podcast Episode · The KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast · 09/30/2025 · 7m

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This playlist covers the basics of what makes a strong story. Episodes created by the KDZ crew hosts Mel, Morgan, and Rona from the KidLit Deconstruction Zon...

Ten years ago Jason Reynolds wrote Soundtrack. Now a decade later, it comes to us entirely as an audiobook. I talk with Jason and his producers about the logistics of such a huge project.

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