Shows
SCBWI PodcastsA Conversation with Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings, the duo behind the picture book: Are You A Friend of Dorothy?This week we are joined by author Kyle Lukoff and illustrator Levi Hastings! From Newbery Honor and Stonewall Book Award–winning author Kyle Lukoff and celebrated picture book illustrator Levi Hastings comes an “approachable, engaging” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about how people found community in a time when they had to keep their true selves secret.“Are you a friend of Dorothy?”In a time when the LGBTQ+ community was forced to hide in the shadows, a woman named Dorothy helped her people find each other in th...2025-05-0241 min
RelationscapesMINI EPISODE: Pace Yourself and Brace Yourself (with Katelyn Burns of 'Cancel Me, Daddy')
Katelyn Burns, journalist and podcast host of Cancel Me, Daddy. Katelyn was the first openly transgender Capitol Hill reporter in U.S. history and she continues to be a leading voice among journalists on trans issues. It’s not the cushiest job there ever was, especially right now. I wondered how she was holding up under our excessively transphobic regime.
SHOW NOTES
Cancel Me, Daddy podcast
Katelyn Burns, GUEST COLUMN: The current ‘mindf*ck’ of being a trans journalist (The Handbasket)
The Flytrap
Assigned Media, Evan Urquhart
Erin In the Morning, Erin Reed
Nic...2025-04-2231 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningAre You a Friend of Dorothy? Exploring History and Connection with Kyle Lukoff and Levi HastingsSend us a textHow did a humorous military anecdote about a mysterious Dorothy evolve into an enlightening nonfiction picture book about LGBTQIA history? Author Kyle Lukhoff and illustrator Levi Hastings share the creative journey behind Are You a Friend of Dorothy? Kyle and Levi discuss the challenges and joys of representing complex identities in children's literature, emphasizing the importance of these narratives in today's world.In this episode, we also explore the diverse paths that led Kyle and Levi to champion LGBTQIA representation through their art. From Kyle's transition from librarian to full-time writer...2025-04-1627 min
The Children's Book PodcastA Leap of Faith with Kyle LukoffKyle Lukoff, author of A World Worth Saving (Dial Books), joins Matthew to talk about his classic quest story involving a golem that protects trans kids. Visit Kyle Lukoff online at www.kylelukoff.com For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). Our music is...2025-03-1827 min
What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!March 2025: March Book Madness Part 2Hosted by Beth van Kan and Amy Nietfeld
Recording Date: February 14, 2025, this episode is Part 2 of the March Book Madness Episode
Featured Books:
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed
The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed
I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li
I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
More Than Words by Roz MacLean
Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk
Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias
Not Yet - The Story of an Unstoppable Skater by Zahra Lari/Hadley Davis
Harold the Iceberg Melts Down by Lisa Wy...2025-03-1412 min
Middle Grade MattersEp. 77: Kyle Lukoff (A World Worth Saving) on Writing Adventure, Jewish Folklore, and Trans Youth in Middle Grade.In this episode of the Middle Grade Matters podcast, I talk with Kyle Lukoff about his latest middle grade novel, A World Worth Saving. We discuss the complexities of the story, including the challenges faced by the main character, a trans youth, and the role of parental relationships. Kyle shares insights into the inspiration behind the book, the significance of Jewish folklore, and the research process he undertook. The conversation also touches on the writing process, the intended audience for the book, and the need for more literature aimed at 14-year-olds. Kyle also reveals his current projects and offers...2025-03-0441 min
What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!February 2025: March Book Madness Part IHosted by Beth van Kan and Amy Nietfeld
Recording Date: February 14, 2025
Featured Books:
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed
The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed
I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li
I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
More Than Words by Roz MacLean
Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk
Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias
Not Yet - The Story of an Unstoppable Skater by Zahra Lari/Hadley Davis
Harold the Iceberg Melts Down by Lisa Wyzlic
The Boy Who Said Wow by Todd Boss
I Do...2025-03-0413 min
What to Read Next: finding the book of your dreams!February 2025: March Book MadnessHosted by Beth van Kan and Amy Nietfeld
Recording Date: February 14, 2025
Featured Books:
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed
The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed
I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li
I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
More Than Words by Roz MacLean
Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk
Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias
Not Yet - The Story of an Unstoppable Skater by Zahra Lari/Hadley Davis
Harold the Iceberg Melts Down by Lisa Wyzlic
The Boy Who Said Wow by Todd Boss
I Do...2025-03-0114 min
The Big Gay Book ClubEpisode 20 - A World Worth SavingOur hosts, Chris and Amy, feel very lucky to have gotten to read Kyle Lukoff’s A World Worth Saving this month! This middle school grade-level read follows the journey of A, a trans Jewish teenage boy on a quest to save his friends from forces far more sinister than he could have ever imagined. A’s story is enlightening to anyone not familiar with the trans experience and demands to be read for its honest portrayals of trans identity, as well as the hardships and victories of trans youth. You will be a better person for having read this...2025-02-252h 03
RelationscapesA Haunted Trans Story (with Kyle Lukoff)
Kyle Lukoff knows how to captivate readers, and he also knows what it feels like to have his books taken captive by bans. Because in picture books like Call Me Max and middle grade novels like Different Kinds of Fruit, Kyle introduces characters who proudly defy common expectations of gender identity. Trans readers love to see themselves reflected in his books. But frankly, Kyle's giving readers of all backgrounds the opportunity to think more deeply about our own journeys of self-discovery.
In this candid interview, the acclaimed author pulls back the curtain on his creative...2025-02-1853 min
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The Gaily ShowKyle Lukoff and Rep. Jamie LongAuthor Kyle Lukoff’s new middle-grade novel A World Worth Saving arrives February 4th! We’ll tell you why you need to be buying it for the queer kiddos in your life. https://www.kylelukoff.com. Plus Rep. Jamie Long gives us updates on what’s happening at the State House of Representatives. And Jim and John have film reviews!
2025-01-3144 min
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast17 - Supporting First Generation College StudentsHost Tayla talks with Alicia from the University of Rhode Island, Dymond from Bryant University, and Olivia from Salve Regina University about the services and resources that their libraries offer to first generation college students to help them succeed in higher education. They also get into queer picture books for children and the joys of action movies. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would you rather only be able to read books written before the 20th century or after? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is...2025-01-1441 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast17 - Supporting First Generation College StudentsHost Tayla talks with Alicia from the University of Rhode Island, Dymond from Bryant University, and Olivia from Salve Regina University about the services and resources that their libraries offer to first generation college students to help them succeed in higher education. They also get into queer picture books for children and the joys of action movies. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would you rather only be able to read books written before the 20th century or after? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is...2025-01-1441 min
What's Poppin' Penny?Penny Perry Quite Contrary (pt.1)Send us a textIt’s Saturday morning, and Zoe is tidying up for Family Fun Day while Penny, feeling Contrary, sneaks a treat she knows she shouldn’t.Join this heartwarming adventure filled with giggles, lessons, and love as Penny and Zoe navigate the tug-of-war between mischief and self-regulation. Perfect for all ages!Hi there, Trusted Adult!If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to explore more books about this episode's topics, here are a few we think you might like: Where the Wild Things Are by M...2024-12-0708 min
grrit.y kidsWhen Aidan Became A BrotherIn this episode, grrit.y kids will get to hear some of Kyle Lukoff's award-winning book, When Aidan Became A Brother. We learn about how good it feels to be loved for who you are, as you are. It takes bravery to share about parts of you that might feel confusing. Join us as we learn about how important it is to be yourself.
Read with permission from the author.
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https://www.kaylanijuanita.com/
https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=kyle+lukoff
https://www.leeandlow.com...2024-11-0421 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookI'm Sorry You Got Mad Audiobook by Kyle LukoffListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 731819
Title: I'm Sorry You Got Mad
Author: Kyle Lukoff
Narrator: Jamie K. Brown
Format: Unabridged
Length: 0:05:02
Language: English
Release date: 08-27-24
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family
Summary:
Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize.
Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words.
Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying 'I'm sorry.'
Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a j...2024-08-2705 min
Fully Booked by Kirkus ReviewsKyle LukoffAuthor Kyle Lukoff discusses two new picture books: Just What To Do, illus. by Hala Tahboub (Dial Books, July 16), about supporting loved ones through loss; and I’m Sorry You Got Mad, illus. by Julie Kwon (Dial Books, Aug. 23), “A master class in apologies and in storytelling through words and art” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-07-3044 min
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "The House That Whispers"The House that Whispers by Lin Thompson
Read alikes:
The Best Liars in Riverview by Lin Thompson
Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake2024-03-2621 min
That Pagan MomEpisode 6 - Wanna Come to My Mermaid Party?This episode is about Mami Wata and a small portion of what that name means. So get some water and settle in because these episodes keep getting longer...
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Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in fo...2024-02-2945 min
That Pagan MomEpisode 6 - Wanna Come to My Mermaid Party?This episode is about Mami Wata and a small portion of what that name means. So get some water and settle in because these episodes keep getting longer... * Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on...2024-02-2945 min
The Reader’s Heart PodcastThe Reader's Heart | Guest: Kyle LukoffIn this episode of The Reader's Heart, Jennifer chat's with award winning author Kyle Lukoff. They discuss various topics, including the importance of empathy in children's literature, the role of reading in shaping a reader's heart, the process of writing and revision, and the theme of vegetables in Lukoff's books. Lukoff shares his perspective on transphobia and why he chooses not to include it in his characters' journeys. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling to create safe spaces and foster understanding.
Takeaways
Reading plays a significant role in shaping a reader's heart and informing how...2024-02-1335 min
The Amber Live! InterviewsKyle Lukoff, award winning children's book authorKyle Lukoff, award winning children's book author
Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall, and his book Call Me Max has been banned in schools across the country. He has forthcoming books about apologies, vegetables, death, unicycles, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a...2023-11-0719 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineDIFFERENT KINDS OF FRUIT: AudioFile FavoritesIn today’s episode, host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Kyle Lukoff’s DIFFERENT KINDS OF FRUIT, which Emily highly recommends as family listening. Narrator Cassandra Morris’s bright and youthful tone fits Annabelle, a sixth-grader growing up sheltered in a small Washington town. Lukoff’s excellent writing and Morris’s lively narration work seamlessly to bring Annabelle and the well-rounded characters to life. When Annabelle starts the school year and meets Bailey, her new nonbinary classmate, her world opens wider and she gains new perspectives. She comes to better understand herself, her family, and her community th...2023-07-0707 min
Two Lit MamasEpisode 71: MG Books for FoodiesThe Mamas revisit their favorite topic, food! Gather the kid foodies in your life and share these fun summer reads for ages 8-12 that focus on diversity, overcoming adversity, friendship, family and most importantly delicious foods. The Mamas will wet your appetite for fiction, fusion food and cake! If you can stave off hunger, hang on to the end of the episode for recommendations from the Mamas for six new books with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes in honor of PRIDE month. Book Chat:Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai2023-06-2241 min
Sounds from the ShelvesPride MonthJoin us as we talk with our special guest, Kat Zimmerman, about Pride Month and all things pride related.
00:00 – Intro
00:25 – Read This with Cynthia Hinckley and Tami Austin
Cynthia’s Reccomendations:
For Young Kids:
My Own Way: Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids by Joana Estrela
True You: A Gender Journey by Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner
Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale
For older Kids:
Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino
Different Kinds of Fruit by...2023-06-1644 min
KJZZ's Lit SquadLit Squad S1:E2 — How author Kyle Lukoff is helping kids understand genderThere has been a lot of talk over the last year or so about the kinds of books students should and should not be reading in school, and what books kids should have access to in libraries. At the same time, there are more books being published that deal with issues of race, gender and sexual orientation. In this series, we talk to the authors of some of those books. This episode features Kyle Lukoff, a former elementary school librarian and the author of several books, including “Call Me Max” and “Too Bright to See.” We spoke with him about his book...2023-06-1508 min
Coaching KidLitEpisode 18: Creating Three-Dimensional LGBTQ+ Characters with Guest Sam CameronIn this episode, Sharon and Christy are joined by fellow Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sam Cameron to discuss how to craft nuanced, authentic LGBTQ+ characters that avoid stereotypes. They provide advice on tropes to avoid, positive examples of LGBTQ+ representation in books, and resources for conducting About GLAAD
The Vito Russo Test | GLAAD
"Pride" on Hulu
If you want to learn more about creating three-dimensional LGBTQ+ characters in your kidlit, subscribe to Sam’s newsletter by visiting www.truantpen.com/lgbtq.
Books Mentioned:
Picture Books
Uncle Bobby's Wedding by Sarah S. Brannen
When Aiden Became a B...2023-06-0746 min
Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who TeachSeason Three Finale: Top Ten Writing TipsSend us a textIt’s the season three finale. I’ve compiled the top ten writing tips from this season’s guests to help get listeners psyched up for a creative, productive summer. Tip Number Ten: It's Gotta Be Fun with Linda Urban, Torrey Maldonado, and Jessica LanderTip Number Nine: Set a Schedule with Andy J. Pizza, Sally Engelfried, and Ruth BeharTip Number Eight: Get Organized with Tracey Baptiste, Ralph Fletcher, and Erika Thulin Dawes with Mary Ann CappielloT...2023-05-2652 min
Fuse 8 n' KateEpisode 267 - When Aiden Became a BrotherHere at the Fuse 8 n' Kate Podcast, we have a rule. It's a simple one, established since the start of the broadcast. Essentially, we don't like to consider books published until they've been on the market for 20 years or more. It's not exactly a hard and fast rule (we've broken it more than a few times) but it serves as a strong guideline. Today, however, we got mad. Specifically, we got mad at Ron DeSantis and all the horrendous book banners out there who seek to rid the world of books featuring LGBTQIA+ families and children. How best to stick...2023-04-1729 minChalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who TeachPuzzling out Books With Kyle LukoffSend us a textKyle Lukoff talks about puzzling out books, gives tips to librarians to protect their patrons’ right to choose their own books and compares picture books to formalist poems. Remember to sign up for our next Chalk + Ink Chat on March 29th, 2023 with Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders to talk about biographies, collaboration, book bans and more. Go to www.katenarita.com/podcast and fill out the Chalk + Ink Chat form.For you, please re...2023-03-031h 06