Happy New Year to all our wonderful #kidlit writers! ✨
🎉 Start the year inspired by catching up on all nine #kdzpodcast episodes, and don’t forget to stay tuned—more are on the way!
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🎉 Start the year inspired by catching up on all nine #kdzpodcast episodes, and don’t forget to stay tuned—more are on the way!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
KDZ Podcast | Linktree
Join Mel, Morgan, & Rona as they drill into the craft of children's literature.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Happy New Year to all our wonderful #kidlit writers! ✨
🎉 Start the year inspired by catching up on all nine #kdzpodcast episodes, and don’t forget to stay tuned—more are on the way!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
🎉 Start the year inspired by catching up on all nine #kdzpodcast episodes, and don’t forget to stay tuned—more are on the way!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
Hey #kidlit family! Check out this fun interview I did with Megan from @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social.
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
I'm so excited about this week's interview! I'm talking to @morganlau.bsky.social about creating resources for the #kidlit community. Morgan has great advice, and she's also giving away a critique. Don't miss out!
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
Motivator #7: Morgan Lau
After discussing writing contests in the last interview, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that many of the people behind those endeavors are kidlit writers. Truly, the kindness of this community inspires its members to give back. This week, I’m speaking with a storyteller who did just that! Morgan is an author-illustrator, environmentalist, and […]
www.keepwritingkidlit.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Hey #kidlit family! Check out this fun interview I did with Megan from @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social.
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
December 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
3. The KDZ crew released a new episode of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast with the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) to get into the holiday spirit. bit.ly/48qXivx
#kidlit #kdzpodcast #writing
#kidlit #kdzpodcast #writing
Tools for Festive Holiday Stories (KidLit Writing Tips)
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/.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
3. The KDZ crew released a new episode of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast with the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) to get into the holiday spirit. bit.ly/48qXivx
#kidlit #kdzpodcast #writing
#kidlit #kdzpodcast #writing
This month’s newsletter gets weird…but in a creative way. Check out the writing/art prompts as well as links to resources & the Halloween-themed KidLit Deconstruction Podcast episode!
🔗 Newsletter: bit.ly/3Lbipdz
🔗 KDZ Linktree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing #art
🔗 Newsletter: bit.ly/3Lbipdz
🔗 KDZ Linktree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing #art
Growing Eyeballs, Making Monsters, & Creative Juxtaposition
Let's Get Weird [October 2025 Newsletter]
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October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This month’s newsletter gets weird…but in a creative way. Check out the writing/art prompts as well as links to resources & the Halloween-themed KidLit Deconstruction Podcast episode!
🔗 Newsletter: bit.ly/3Lbipdz
🔗 KDZ Linktree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing #art
🔗 Newsletter: bit.ly/3Lbipdz
🔗 KDZ Linktree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing #art
Do you love the darker side of kidlit? ✍️
If so, check out Episode 8, Tools for Gripping Horror! 🛠️
The episode sneakily appears on Apple Podcasts a few days early.
It's not a trick 👻 but there are plenty of treats in this episode!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KidLit #KDZPodcast #WritingCommunity
If so, check out Episode 8, Tools for Gripping Horror! 🛠️
The episode sneakily appears on Apple Podcasts a few days early.
It's not a trick 👻 but there are plenty of treats in this episode!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KidLit #KDZPodcast #WritingCommunity
October 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Do you love the darker side of kidlit? ✍️
If so, check out Episode 8, Tools for Gripping Horror! 🛠️
The episode sneakily appears on Apple Podcasts a few days early.
It's not a trick 👻 but there are plenty of treats in this episode!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KidLit #KDZPodcast #WritingCommunity
If so, check out Episode 8, Tools for Gripping Horror! 🛠️
The episode sneakily appears on Apple Podcasts a few days early.
It's not a trick 👻 but there are plenty of treats in this episode!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KidLit #KDZPodcast #WritingCommunity
I learned about Sideways Stories as an adult loved it. My kiddo ate the series up. Subversive & funny!
Side note we chatted about The Cloud of Doom on the #kdzpodcast!l around 4:40 mark.
youtu.be/CRR5_A16jpw?...
Have you read it?
#kidlitchat
Side note we chatted about The Cloud of Doom on the #kdzpodcast!l around 4:40 mark.
youtu.be/CRR5_A16jpw?...
Have you read it?
#kidlitchat
Tools for Awesome Main Characters (KidLit Writing Tips)
YouTube video by The KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast
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October 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I learned about Sideways Stories as an adult loved it. My kiddo ate the series up. Subversive & funny!
Side note we chatted about The Cloud of Doom on the #kdzpodcast!l around 4:40 mark.
youtu.be/CRR5_A16jpw?...
Have you read it?
#kidlitchat
Side note we chatted about The Cloud of Doom on the #kdzpodcast!l around 4:40 mark.
youtu.be/CRR5_A16jpw?...
Have you read it?
#kidlitchat
The KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) are talking about terrific endings for these books:
📘Lucky Duck
📘Mossy & Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts
📘Don’t Cause Trouble
📘Everything We Never Had
Which one’s your favorite?
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #writing
📘Lucky Duck
📘Mossy & Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts
📘Don’t Cause Trouble
📘Everything We Never Had
Which one’s your favorite?
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #writing
July 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) are talking about terrific endings for these books:
📘Lucky Duck
📘Mossy & Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts
📘Don’t Cause Trouble
📘Everything We Never Had
Which one’s your favorite?
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #writing
📘Lucky Duck
📘Mossy & Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts
📘Don’t Cause Trouble
📘Everything We Never Had
Which one’s your favorite?
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#kidlit #writing
Dear #bluesky #kidlit writers:
If you need inspiration to finishing out your story, check out the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast. Our new episode airs July 31!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
Which #children’sbooks would you love to see the KDZ crew dig into next?
#writers
If you need inspiration to finishing out your story, check out the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast. Our new episode airs July 31!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
Which #children’sbooks would you love to see the KDZ crew dig into next?
#writers
July 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Dear #bluesky #kidlit writers:
If you need inspiration to finishing out your story, check out the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast. Our new episode airs July 31!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
Which #children’sbooks would you love to see the KDZ crew dig into next?
#writers
If you need inspiration to finishing out your story, check out the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast. Our new episode airs July 31!
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
Which #children’sbooks would you love to see the KDZ crew dig into next?
#writers
A new episode of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast drops Monday, 6/30.
We’re chatting about how to make big & small story conflicts in your children’s books matter…to your characters & your readers.
➡️ linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
📘 @kdzpodcast.bsky.social🧰
#kdzpodcast #kidlit #kidlitchat #writing
We’re chatting about how to make big & small story conflicts in your children’s books matter…to your characters & your readers.
➡️ linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
📘 @kdzpodcast.bsky.social🧰
#kdzpodcast #kidlit #kidlitchat #writing
June 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A new episode of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast drops Monday, 6/30.
We’re chatting about how to make big & small story conflicts in your children’s books matter…to your characters & your readers.
➡️ linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
📘 @kdzpodcast.bsky.social🧰
#kdzpodcast #kidlit #kidlitchat #writing
We’re chatting about how to make big & small story conflicts in your children’s books matter…to your characters & your readers.
➡️ linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
📘 @kdzpodcast.bsky.social🧰
#kdzpodcast #kidlit #kidlitchat #writing
Thanks, @birthdaygirl.bsky.social! We hope you enjoy & find something practical to try, too.
#kidlit #LetsDigIn #kdzpodcast
#kidlit #LetsDigIn #kdzpodcast
June 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thanks, @birthdaygirl.bsky.social! We hope you enjoy & find something practical to try, too.
#kidlit #LetsDigIn #kdzpodcast
#kidlit #LetsDigIn #kdzpodcast
Big shoutout to @morganlau.bsky.social & Rona Shirdan for co-hosting this episode. I’m proud of us for doing great things at the KDZ Podcast.
➡️ Follow us on Link Tree to learn more: bit.ly/3Sd45kV
#KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
➡️ Follow us on Link Tree to learn more: bit.ly/3Sd45kV
#KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
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April 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Big shoutout to @morganlau.bsky.social & Rona Shirdan for co-hosting this episode. I’m proud of us for doing great things at the KDZ Podcast.
➡️ Follow us on Link Tree to learn more: bit.ly/3Sd45kV
#KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
➡️ Follow us on Link Tree to learn more: bit.ly/3Sd45kV
#KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
🎙️ In Ep 2 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone, we (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) dig into what makes main characters shine like stars.
📘YouTube: bit.ly/3SbypfJ
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4jSSx1Z
Thanks for tuning in & sharing!
#KidLit #KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
📘YouTube: bit.ly/3SbypfJ
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4jSSx1Z
Thanks for tuning in & sharing!
#KidLit #KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
April 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎙️ In Ep 2 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone, we (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) dig into what makes main characters shine like stars.
📘YouTube: bit.ly/3SbypfJ
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4jSSx1Z
Thanks for tuning in & sharing!
#KidLit #KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
📘YouTube: bit.ly/3SbypfJ
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4jSSx1Z
Thanks for tuning in & sharing!
#KidLit #KDZpodcast #letsDIGin #KidLitDeconstructionZonePodcast
New Episode Loading…
On April 30, the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) will be chatting about awesome main characters in Episode 2 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast.
📘 YouTube: bit.ly/3EG94HG
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4lPAb3U
#writing #kidlit #kdzpodcast #letsDIGin
On April 30, the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) will be chatting about awesome main characters in Episode 2 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast.
📘 YouTube: bit.ly/3EG94HG
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4lPAb3U
#writing #kidlit #kdzpodcast #letsDIGin
April 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New Episode Loading…
On April 30, the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) will be chatting about awesome main characters in Episode 2 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast.
📘 YouTube: bit.ly/3EG94HG
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4lPAb3U
#writing #kidlit #kdzpodcast #letsDIGin
On April 30, the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) will be chatting about awesome main characters in Episode 2 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast.
📘 YouTube: bit.ly/3EG94HG
📘 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4lPAb3U
#writing #kidlit #kdzpodcast #letsDIGin
My goodness, forgot to tag the creators! @me-mwai.bsky.social @morganlau.bsky.social and Rhona Shirdan - nice work!
Hey #kidlit! There's a new podcast in town! #PB to #YA, the hosts find examples from each for every craft point they discuss.
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...
April 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hey #kidlit! There's a new podcast in town! #PB to #YA, the hosts find examples from each for every craft point they discuss.
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...
KDZ Podcast | Linktree
Join Mel, Morgan, & Rona as they drill into the craft of children's literature.
linktr.ee
April 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hey #kidlit! There's a new podcast in town! #PB to #YA, the hosts find examples from each for every craft point they discuss.
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...
linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...
Hey #writingcommunity!
It's time to dust off your manuscript and tune into the first episode of the #KDZpodcast!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKJ...
#kidlit
It's time to dust off your manuscript and tune into the first episode of the #KDZpodcast!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKJ...
#kidlit
March 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Hey #writingcommunity!
It's time to dust off your manuscript and tune into the first episode of the #KDZpodcast!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKJ...
#kidlit
It's time to dust off your manuscript and tune into the first episode of the #KDZpodcast!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKJ...
#kidlit
March 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In each 15-minute episode, the KDZ crew will dig into the writing craft of picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels.
➡️ Bookmark our LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KDZPodcast #LetsDigIn #KidLitDeconstructionZone
➡️ Bookmark our LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KDZPodcast #LetsDigIn #KidLitDeconstructionZone
KDZ Podcast | Linktree
Join Mel, Morgan, & Rona as they drill into the craft of children's literature.
linktr.ee
March 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In each 15-minute episode, the KDZ crew will dig into the writing craft of picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels.
➡️ Bookmark our LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KDZPodcast #LetsDigIn #KidLitDeconstructionZone
➡️ Bookmark our LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
#KDZPodcast #LetsDigIn #KidLitDeconstructionZone
Join the KDZ crew as we explore writing picture books, chapter books, middle grade, & YA in 15 minutes!
➡️ KDZ on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kdzp...
➡️ LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
➡️ Ep 1: Strong Ideas drops 3/31
➡️ KDZ on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kdzp...
➡️ LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
➡️ Ep 1: Strong Ideas drops 3/31
KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social)
Each episode, we'll mine children's books for tools you can use in your own stories. Grab your tools and let's get to work! https://linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
bsky.app
March 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Join the KDZ crew as we explore writing picture books, chapter books, middle grade, & YA in 15 minutes!
➡️ KDZ on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kdzp...
➡️ LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
➡️ Ep 1: Strong Ideas drops 3/31
➡️ KDZ on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/kdzp...
➡️ LinkTree: linktr.ee/kdzpodcast
➡️ Ep 1: Strong Ideas drops 3/31