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Theresa Kiser
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Free Expression
Episode 98 (Geraci, Caron, Kiser)
(1) Fr. Ken Geraci describes the Divine Mercy devotion as a weapon against evil; (2) educator Lindsay Caron on using the Theology of the Body in homeschooling; (3) kids’ author Theresa Kiser on her “Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server” books.
2023-10-02
28 min
Catholic Kidlit
History Where Grace Meets Nature with Author Phillip Campbell
In today's episode, I speak with author Phillip Campbell about his dramatized historical narratives. You'll hear about: How to get a free Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server coloring page PDF Why good children's literature is for adults too! The difference between biography and dramatized narrative Why telling the saints' stories should look different today than eighty years ago How ambitious projects begin with a single step The two pitfalls of saint biographies The background story behind a well-known Catholic history "spine" text The inspiration behind a new book about a French saint And more!
2022-11-23
20 min
Catholic Kidlit
Curating Your Catholic Children's Book Library at Home
In today's episode, I geek out about curating your own Catholic kidlit library at home! You'll hear about: The fun of curating a Catholic children's book shelf at home 3 free sources of Catholic children's books How to organize your kidlit wishlist Mega list of Catholic curricula and publishers A Catholic Charlotte Mason approach: Mater Amabilis Catholic Montessori approach: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Where to find booklists And more! Find more resources and book info at www.theresakiser.com. ---- The best way to support the Catholic kidlit creator you heard f...
2022-11-02
15 min
Catholic Kidlit
33-Day Marian Consecration for Young Kids with Author Colleen Pressprich
In today's episode, I speak with author Colleen Pressprich. You'll hear about: Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server's #bookbirthday! How to support Catholic publishers The amazing impact of your pre-orders What is a Marian consecration? Organizing a Marian consecration with preschoolers Various cultures' images of Our Lady What Our Lady's favorite food might be (caviar? salmon?) The active, NOT passive women who shaped our theology A giveaway of The Women Doctors of the Church And more! Enter the giveaway here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/90f1334e12/? Find more resources and book info a...
2022-10-12
21 min
Catholic Kidlit
Historical Fiction (and Marian Apparition!) with Author Theoni Bell
In today's episode, I speak with author Theoni Bell. You'll hear about: Illustration update for Seven Gifts of Baptism Now available for pre-order: Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Editing update for my first book for Catholic adults! The story of a Marian apparition in Wisconsin Doubt as a struggle for those who have seen Our Lady Meaning of Our Lady of Good Help A giveaway of The Woman in the Trees And more! Enter the giveaway here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/90f1334e11/ Read the transcript and find more...
2022-09-23
19 min
Catholic Kidlit
Board Book Saint Biographies with Author Cassie Herrington
In today's episode, I speak with author Cassie Herrington. You'll hear about: Now available for pre-order: Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server (A Book about Serving God) Why pre-orders matter How saint stories can nourish the souls of the littlest children Celebrating liturgical feasts How respecting children's freedom shares God's love A giveaway of the Little Saint Stories board book: John Paul II And more! Read the transcript and find more resources and book info at www.theresakiser.com. The best way to support the Catholic kidlit creator you heard from today is to...
2022-08-31
19 min
Catholic Kidlit
Non-Didactic Chastity in Teen Fiction with Author Carolyn Astfalk
In today's episode, I speak with author Carolyn Astfalk. You'll hear about: Congratulations to Ariana, our Liturgical Colors giveaway winner Ending of Season 1 of the Catholic Kidlit Podcast - Thanks for joining me! Book launch updates for Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server and Seven Gifts of Baptism Just a little longer to join the CKWC for 2022 How the true story of lost treasure in Pennsylvania inspired a teen romance author How Catholic themes of chastity tie in with lost treasure How fiction creates a launching pad for important conversation and big choices A giveaway of the...
2022-01-29
21 min
Catholic Kidlit
Catholic Children's Publishing 2021: Year in Review
In today's episode, we're looking back at the huge changes which have taken place this year in the Catholic children's book market! No transcript today so you'll have to listen in, but I have some helpful links and bullet points here to guide you through: Celebrating the Catholic Kidlit Podcast’s 1st year Giveaway for my Catholic board book Liturgical Colors (Holy Heroes, 2019) - ENTER HERE Still time to enter the giveaway for My Grandma Is a Lady by Jalissa Pollard My year: 4 book contracts! Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server (Books 1 and 2) and Seven Gifts of Ba...
2021-12-27
16 min
Catholic Kidlit
Sharing the Faith through Family Stories with Author Jalissa Pollard
In today's episode, I speak with author Jalissa Pollard. You'll hear about: An exciting SERIES announcement for Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server How Jalissa's Grandmother inspires her faith, life, and writing Finding community in a Catholic lay movement Representation in Catholic kidlit How family stories can be as important to share as saint stories Inspiring takeaways from the author: You are not alone! A giveaway of her book, My Grandma Is a Lady And more! The best way to support the Catholic kidlit creator you heard from today is to buy...
2021-12-13
20 min
Catholic Kidlit
Hands-On Faith with OSV Kids Magazine and Lindsey Riesen
In today's episode, I speak with OSV Kids' Presentation Editor, Lindsey Riesen. You'll hear about: A (bookish!) tradition to celebrate the ENTIRE Christmas Season Writing question answered: Do I need an agent? How the OSV Kids Magazine came to be How to help kids get hands-on with their faith How OSV Kids can help busy parents Inspiration for the magazine And more! **Sorry about the sound quality; my mic glitched during the interview. Doh!**
2021-11-30
18 min
Catholic Kidlit
Teaching Kids Scripture Through Story with Author Madeleine Carroll
In today's episode, I speak with author Madeleine Carroll about Ephraim's Gladness, an Advent/Christmas story with message from the parable of the lost sheep. You'll hear about: An update on my new contract for a book for adults (details to come) Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server - in color!! Timing updates for Seven Gifts of Baptism (Holy Heroes, 2022) Insight into one-on-one manuscript critiques and personal book coaching Writing question answered: What is back matter? How God inspired Madeleine Carroll during a time of grief How Catechesis of the Good Shepherd...
2021-11-15
20 min
Catholic Kidlit
Engaging Kids with the Mass with Jennifer Sharpe, author of My First Interactive Mass Book
In today's episode, I speak with author Jennifer Sharpe about My Interactive Mass Book, published with Ascension Kids. You'll hear about: Last episode's giveaway winner, and this week's giveaway Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Jennifer's inspiration from a neighbor in church to publish her work Her unique publication path Why interactive features of the Mass book matter Where to find My First Interactive Mass Book! Ascension Kids is generously offering TWO free copies of My First Interactive Mass Book through our Rafflecopter giveaway. Enter for your chance to win this...
2021-11-01
20 min
Catholic Kidlit
Igniting Children's Love for the Mass and the Eucharist with Kristina Lahr, author of Candle's Great Feast
In this episode, I am honored to share with you an interview with Kristina Lahr, the author of Candle's Great Feast, which Kristina self-published in March of this year, 2021. We cover: Her inspiration in Adoration A message of trusting in God's love for children The heartwarming story behind Candle's Great Feast Her self-publishing vs. traditional publishing decision process How she found her illustrator Where to find Kristina Lahr and her picture book! Kristina is generously offering a free, signed copy of Candle's Great Feast through our Rafflecopter giveaway. Enter for your chance to win this book full...
2021-10-18
17 min
Catholic Kidlit
Introducing the Catholic Kidlit Podcast: What to Expect and Why it Matters
“I love children’s books! Why don’t I make a podcast?” I’m not exactly sure what put this crazy idea in my mind, but I am so glad to be here with you preparing to launch this new podcast, Catholic Kidlit! Here you’ll find the “trailer” for Season 1 of Catholic Kidlit (which is me doing my best to explain what to expect). Please forgive any rambling…Podcasting is new to me, and normally my guests will be doing most of the talking ;) In today’s short podcast, you’ll hear: A little about me Why I...
2021-10-01
09 min
Quote Me with Lindsay Schlegel
S3 E11 Theresa Kiser
Today we welcome Catholic children’s book author Theresa Kiser. Theresa is the author of the upcoming Our Sunday Visitor picture book, Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Serves His First Mass (A Book about Serving God); as well as the board book A Little Catholic's Book of Liturgical Colors, which received the Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval for authentically Catholic content, and the pre-teen fantasy series, The Manakor Chronicles, which received the 2016 IPPY Award for Best Juvenile Fiction and is ripe with subtle Catholic symbolism and themes. Theresa is also a speaker, book coach, and the ho...
2021-03-31
00 min