The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast
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The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast celebrates kidlit with reviews, author interviews, and publishing tips. Hosted by two neurodiverse, Latinx women championing diverse voices and empowering creatives to tell their stories..
When your story finds its focus, it truly connects!
Children’s author Harshita Jerath on writing picture books & early readers that resonate.
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Children’s author Harshita Jerath on writing picture books & early readers that resonate.
🎬 Watch here Subscribe and share! Set your calendar for Monday at 10:30 AM! youtube.com/shorts/GvHWG...
#KidLit #ChildrensBooks #amwriting
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December 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
When your story finds its focus, it truly connects!
Children’s author Harshita Jerath on writing picture books & early readers that resonate.
🎬 Watch here Subscribe and share! Set your calendar for Monday at 10:30 AM! youtube.com/shorts/GvHWG...
#KidLit #ChildrensBooks #amwriting
Children’s author Harshita Jerath on writing picture books & early readers that resonate.
🎬 Watch here Subscribe and share! Set your calendar for Monday at 10:30 AM! youtube.com/shorts/GvHWG...
#KidLit #ChildrensBooks #amwriting
How do you know if you are writing for the right audience
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
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#KidLit #WritingCommunity #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #EarlyReaders
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Listen on Spotify
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#KidLit #WritingCommunity #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #EarlyReaders
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December 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
How do you know if you are writing for the right audience
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Listen on Spotify
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#KidLit #WritingCommunity #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #EarlyReaders
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Listen on Spotify
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#KidLit #WritingCommunity #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #EarlyReaders
How do you know if you are writing for the right audience?
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Monday December 22 at 10:30 AM Central
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Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Monday December 22 at 10:30 AM Central
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Writing for the Right Audience with Harshita Jerath Picture Books Early Readers and Culture
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December 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
How do you know if you are writing for the right audience?
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Monday December 22 at 10:30 AM Central
Watch youtu.be/ln9meM4FK24
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#amwriting
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Monday December 22 at 10:30 AM Central
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#amwriting
Writing for the Right Audience with Harshita Jerath Picture Books Early Readers and Culture
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December 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
How do you know if you are writing for the right audience?
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Monday December 22 at 10:30 AM Central
Watch youtu.be/ln9meM4FK24
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#amwriting
Children’s author Harshita Jerath joins us to talk picture books early readers and cultural storytelling
Monday December 22 at 10:30 AM Central
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#amwriting
Award-winning Cherokee Nation author ANNE BROYLES, author of PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS, joins THE STORYTELLER'S SHELF PODCAST to talk craft, marketing, perseverance. youtu.be/Az2tjwbcMHw
#diversebooks #amwriting
#diversebooks #amwriting
Writing, Marketing, and Motivation with Anne Broyles | Award-Winning Children’s Author
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December 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Award-winning Cherokee Nation author ANNE BROYLES, author of PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS, joins THE STORYTELLER'S SHELF PODCAST to talk craft, marketing, perseverance. youtu.be/Az2tjwbcMHw
#diversebooks #amwriting
#diversebooks #amwriting
Award-winning children’s author Anne Broyles joins us to talk writing, marketing, and motivation — from picture books to building a lasting author career.
Are you a children’s writer or aspiring author? This episode is for you. open.spotify.com/episode/5eva...
Are you a children’s writer or aspiring author? This episode is for you. open.spotify.com/episode/5eva...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Award-winning children’s author Anne Broyles joins us to talk writing, marketing, and motivation — from picture books to building a lasting author career.
Are you a children’s writer or aspiring author? This episode is for you. open.spotify.com/episode/5eva...
Are you a children’s writer or aspiring author? This episode is for you. open.spotify.com/episode/5eva...
What is the hardest part of getting a children’s book manuscript to a place where an agent feels confident they can sell it? Tune in tomorrow at noon central to learn more with bestselling author Ellen Potter.https://youtu.be/RvMXJeZ-DhE #kidlit #amwriting #WritingCommunity
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
What is the hardest part of getting a children’s book manuscript to a place where an agent feels confident they can sell it? Tune in tomorrow at noon central to learn more with bestselling author Ellen Potter.https://youtu.be/RvMXJeZ-DhE #kidlit #amwriting #WritingCommunity
🚀 New Episode Drops This Friday!
Can authors write across picture books, middle grade & YA without losing their voice? ✍️
Join award‑winning author Anne Broyles as she shares her tips!
🎧 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/J2Xt1...
#WritingAcrossGenres #AuthorLife #AmWriting
Can authors write across picture books, middle grade & YA without losing their voice? ✍️
Join award‑winning author Anne Broyles as she shares her tips!
🎧 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/J2Xt1...
#WritingAcrossGenres #AuthorLife #AmWriting
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December 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
🚀 New Episode Drops This Friday!
Can authors write across picture books, middle grade & YA without losing their voice? ✍️
Join award‑winning author Anne Broyles as she shares her tips!
🎧 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/J2Xt1...
#WritingAcrossGenres #AuthorLife #AmWriting
Can authors write across picture books, middle grade & YA without losing their voice? ✍️
Join award‑winning author Anne Broyles as she shares her tips!
🎧 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/J2Xt1...
#WritingAcrossGenres #AuthorLife #AmWriting
Middle grade authors. Superhero question.
One unforgettable answer involving Captain Casserole
A fun moment with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
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#MiddleGradeFantasy
One unforgettable answer involving Captain Casserole
A fun moment with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/XOW0W...
#MiddleGradeFantasy
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December 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Middle grade authors. Superhero question.
One unforgettable answer involving Captain Casserole
A fun moment with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/XOW0W...
#MiddleGradeFantasy
One unforgettable answer involving Captain Casserole
A fun moment with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/XOW0W...
#MiddleGradeFantasy
NEW EPISODE (Thursday):
Author of 25+ books, editor & book coach Ellen Potter shares how writers actually finish books, build characters, and query agents.
Watch → youtu.be/RvMXJeZ-DhE
#Kidlit #ChildrensBookWriting #amwriting
Author of 25+ books, editor & book coach Ellen Potter shares how writers actually finish books, build characters, and query agents.
Watch → youtu.be/RvMXJeZ-DhE
#Kidlit #ChildrensBookWriting #amwriting
How to Finish Your Children’s Book & Query Literary Agents | Ellen Potter
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December 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
NEW EPISODE (Thursday):
Author of 25+ books, editor & book coach Ellen Potter shares how writers actually finish books, build characters, and query agents.
Watch → youtu.be/RvMXJeZ-DhE
#Kidlit #ChildrensBookWriting #amwriting
Author of 25+ books, editor & book coach Ellen Potter shares how writers actually finish books, build characters, and query agents.
Watch → youtu.be/RvMXJeZ-DhE
#Kidlit #ChildrensBookWriting #amwriting
2025 went off script
A year of kidlit conversations, laughs, and podcast chaos.
New episode airs tomorrow
Storytellers Summit tickets available
A full week of kidlit publishing masterclasses
Ending with a literary pitch event with agent Syrone Harvey
youtube.com/shorts/2dKJO...
A year of kidlit conversations, laughs, and podcast chaos.
New episode airs tomorrow
Storytellers Summit tickets available
A full week of kidlit publishing masterclasses
Ending with a literary pitch event with agent Syrone Harvey
youtube.com/shorts/2dKJO...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:50 AM
2025 went off script
A year of kidlit conversations, laughs, and podcast chaos.
New episode airs tomorrow
Storytellers Summit tickets available
A full week of kidlit publishing masterclasses
Ending with a literary pitch event with agent Syrone Harvey
youtube.com/shorts/2dKJO...
A year of kidlit conversations, laughs, and podcast chaos.
New episode airs tomorrow
Storytellers Summit tickets available
A full week of kidlit publishing masterclasses
Ending with a literary pitch event with agent Syrone Harvey
youtube.com/shorts/2dKJO...
Honest storytelling matters in middle grade fantasy.
In this short clip, the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows share why honesty and compassion create deeper stories for young readers.
Watch and Subscribe!
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#MiddleGradeFantasy
In this short clip, the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows share why honesty and compassion create deeper stories for young readers.
Watch and Subscribe!
youtube.com/shorts/O42Y6...
#MiddleGradeFantasy
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December 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Honest storytelling matters in middle grade fantasy.
In this short clip, the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows share why honesty and compassion create deeper stories for young readers.
Watch and Subscribe!
youtube.com/shorts/O42Y6...
#MiddleGradeFantasy
In this short clip, the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows share why honesty and compassion create deeper stories for young readers.
Watch and Subscribe!
youtube.com/shorts/O42Y6...
#MiddleGradeFantasy
Middle grade fantasy is full of possibility.
This episode explores worldbuilding, collaboration, and why young readers are ready for thoughtful, meaningful stories with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
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#diversebooks
This episode explores worldbuilding, collaboration, and why young readers are ready for thoughtful, meaningful stories with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
Listen here
open.spotify.com/episode/6JAt...
#diversebooks
December 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Middle grade fantasy is full of possibility.
This episode explores worldbuilding, collaboration, and why young readers are ready for thoughtful, meaningful stories with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
Listen here
open.spotify.com/episode/6JAt...
#diversebooks
This episode explores worldbuilding, collaboration, and why young readers are ready for thoughtful, meaningful stories with the authors of Unraveling and the Council of Crows.
Listen here
open.spotify.com/episode/6JAt...
#diversebooks
What does book joy look like? Our new episode with Madison Reading Project shows how book buses + free book fairs change lives.
Watch: youtu.be/jiU_EOOWKxk
Summit tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#childrensliteracy #kidlit #amwriting
Watch: youtu.be/jiU_EOOWKxk
Summit tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#childrensliteracy #kidlit #amwriting
Inside Madison Reading Project: How Joyful, Life-Changing Books Are Reaching Children Everywhere
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Madison Reading Project explains how they support kids and families through book access and Imagination Library.
Clip:
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Summit: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#amwriting #writers #reading #literacy
Clip:
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Summit: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#amwriting #writers #reading #literacy
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Madison Reading Project explains how they support kids and families through book access and Imagination Library.
Clip:
youtube.com/shorts/_BkAW...
Summit: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#amwriting #writers #reading #literacy
Clip:
youtube.com/shorts/_BkAW...
Summit: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#amwriting #writers #reading #literacy
What does book joy look like? Our new episode with Madison Reading Project shows how book buses + free book fairs change lives.
Watch: youtu.be/jiU_EOOWKxk
Summit tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#childrensliteracy #kidlit #amwriting
Watch: youtu.be/jiU_EOOWKxk
Summit tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#childrensliteracy #kidlit #amwriting
Inside Madison Reading Project: How Joyful, Life-Changing Books Are Reaching Children Everywhere
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December 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
What does book joy look like? Our new episode with Madison Reading Project shows how book buses + free book fairs change lives.
Watch: youtu.be/jiU_EOOWKxk
Summit tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#childrensliteracy #kidlit #amwriting
Watch: youtu.be/jiU_EOOWKxk
Summit tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#childrensliteracy #kidlit #amwriting
Every kidlit creator should hear what Madison Reading Project shares about reaching real readers.
Episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6SyC...
Ready to level up your writing + pitching? Get your Summit ticket today: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#authorsofbluesky #booktalk #kidlit
Episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6SyC...
Ready to level up your writing + pitching? Get your Summit ticket today: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#authorsofbluesky #booktalk #kidlit
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Every kidlit creator should hear what Madison Reading Project shares about reaching real readers.
Episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6SyC...
Ready to level up your writing + pitching? Get your Summit ticket today: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#authorsofbluesky #booktalk #kidlit
Episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6SyC...
Ready to level up your writing + pitching? Get your Summit ticket today: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...
#authorsofbluesky #booktalk #kidlit
What questions do you hope to have answered for our upcoming Storytellers Summit?
December 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
What questions do you hope to have answered for our upcoming Storytellers Summit?
Want to feel confident signing your next book deal?
Melissa Nasson joins us to make royalties, rights, and contracts simple and empowering.
Summit tickets and Support our show via buy us a Ko-fi through our Linktree. linktr.ee/thestorytell...
#bluesky #writersofblsky #authors
Melissa Nasson joins us to make royalties, rights, and contracts simple and empowering.
Summit tickets and Support our show via buy us a Ko-fi through our Linktree. linktr.ee/thestorytell...
#bluesky #writersofblsky #authors
December 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Want to feel confident signing your next book deal?
Melissa Nasson joins us to make royalties, rights, and contracts simple and empowering.
Summit tickets and Support our show via buy us a Ko-fi through our Linktree. linktr.ee/thestorytell...
#bluesky #writersofblsky #authors
Melissa Nasson joins us to make royalties, rights, and contracts simple and empowering.
Summit tickets and Support our show via buy us a Ko-fi through our Linktree. linktr.ee/thestorytell...
#bluesky #writersofblsky #authors
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SCBWI Houston Creative Lift-Off meets tomorrow, December 9 at 6:30 PM CST. Join us for a focused creative session with prompts, writing or illustration time, and community support.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
SCBWI Houston Creative Lift-Off meets tomorrow, December 9 at 6:30 PM CST. Join us for a focused creative session with prompts, writing or illustration time, and community support.
www.scbwi.org/events/houst...
www.scbwi.org/events/houst...
Decoding Publishing Contracts with Melissa Nasson: Protect Your Rights &... youtu.be/8eH99H7iZ6s?... via @YouTube Want more episodes like this? Make sure to subscribe! #publishingcontracts #lawyers #literary
Decoding Publishing Contracts with Melissa Nasson: Protect Your Rights & Royalties
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December 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Decoding Publishing Contracts with Melissa Nasson: Protect Your Rights &... youtu.be/8eH99H7iZ6s?... via @YouTube Want more episodes like this? Make sure to subscribe! #publishingcontracts #lawyers #literary
Kidlit creators!
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson joins THE STORYTELLER’S SHELF PODCAST to decode royalties, subrights, predatory publishers & illustrator contracts—so you can sign smarter.
A must-listen for picture book, MG & YA authors.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4KSE...
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson joins THE STORYTELLER’S SHELF PODCAST to decode royalties, subrights, predatory publishers & illustrator contracts—so you can sign smarter.
A must-listen for picture book, MG & YA authors.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4KSE...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Kidlit creators!
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson joins THE STORYTELLER’S SHELF PODCAST to decode royalties, subrights, predatory publishers & illustrator contracts—so you can sign smarter.
A must-listen for picture book, MG & YA authors.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4KSE...
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson joins THE STORYTELLER’S SHELF PODCAST to decode royalties, subrights, predatory publishers & illustrator contracts—so you can sign smarter.
A must-listen for picture book, MG & YA authors.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4KSE...
Net vs. list price royalties—one can cut your earnings fast! 👀
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson breaks down the #1 clause authors miss: youtube.com/shorts/DE4gv...
🎥 Full episode Tues 9am Central! Subscribe to our Channel!
🎟️ Grab your Summit ticket for deeper insights!.
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson breaks down the #1 clause authors miss: youtube.com/shorts/DE4gv...
🎥 Full episode Tues 9am Central! Subscribe to our Channel!
🎟️ Grab your Summit ticket for deeper insights!.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Net vs. list price royalties—one can cut your earnings fast! 👀
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson breaks down the #1 clause authors miss: youtube.com/shorts/DE4gv...
🎥 Full episode Tues 9am Central! Subscribe to our Channel!
🎟️ Grab your Summit ticket for deeper insights!.
Literary lawyer Melissa Nasson breaks down the #1 clause authors miss: youtube.com/shorts/DE4gv...
🎥 Full episode Tues 9am Central! Subscribe to our Channel!
🎟️ Grab your Summit ticket for deeper insights!.
This holiday season, our Co-Director Theresa Villarreal led The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast Book Drive with Books Between Kids, bringing joy and hope to children across Houston.
See how she made an impact:
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#Houston #community #bookdrive
See how she made an impact:
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#Houston #community #bookdrive
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December 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This holiday season, our Co-Director Theresa Villarreal led The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast Book Drive with Books Between Kids, bringing joy and hope to children across Houston.
See how she made an impact:
youtube.com/shorts/1ZScE...
#Houston #community #bookdrive
See how she made an impact:
youtube.com/shorts/1ZScE...
#Houston #community #bookdrive
Going live at 3 PM CT! Don’t miss Nashville author Adam Rosenbaum on The Ghost Rules—a middle grade story full of laughs, heart, and a touch of spooky magic. Perfect for writers, teachers, and librarians!
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#mglit #author #writingcommunity
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From Nashville Screenwriter to Middle Grade Author: Adam Rosenbaum on The Ghost Rules
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December 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM