Weekly KidLit Love Update: June 12, 2025
Brittney Pomales & Joanna Ho
Happy Thursday!
I have two of the most beautiful picture books to share with you this week: one that is sure to delight and prompt a laugh and the other that will immerse you in a whimsical world AND make you think deeply about your place in the real one.
That’s why I love picture books so much: they offer bite-sized bits of whimsy and thought to prompt connection, conversation and learning. And while the rest of the world thinks of picture books as books for kids, we know that picture books are for EVERYONE, especially adults who could always use a moment to decompress and offer some insight and inspiration.
I share why all adults should read picture books in this post and offer a few favorites to add to your collection so you can take a picture book break, too. I think picture books are the perfect adult coaching tools to make learning life lessons quite enjoyable. =) Share your favorites with me in the comments!
Keep scrolling to find out more about the authors, the books and the delightful conversations inside the episodes.
Happy reading!
Stephanie
We Need Funny Books: IT STARTED WITH A P with Brittany Pomales
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Pomales about her debut picture book: It Started with a P.
This is a hilarious, alliterative read aloud where a young king decides on the morning of his birthday that everything with the letter P must go.
Come listen as we talk about Brittany’s journey to her debut picture book, the art of writing funny books for kids, her KidLit HaHa Week and the little spurprises readers will find in the books. It’s a delightful conversation to match her delightful book.
Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!
It Started with a P by Brittany Pomales (Amazon / Bookshop)
Here’s where you can find Brittany online:
Website: http://www.brittanypomales.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanypomales
I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!
Embracing Self-Love & Enoughness: BECOMING BOBA by Joanna Ho
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Joanna Ho about her newest picture book: BECOMING BOBA.
This charming picture book celebrates self-love and identity and reminds readers that there is always room for unique flavors in our communities. It’s cute and charming, yet has deeply important messages, too.
Come listen as we talk about Joanna’s original intent for this picture book, the cultural significance of boba and the important messages of enoughness this book has for readers.
Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!
BECOMING BOBA by Joanna Ho (Amazon / Bookshop)
Here’s where you can find Joanna online:
Website: https://www.joannahowrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahowrites/
I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!
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