Jenna Elyse Johnson’s Kidlit Joy

It's Brenna, Jenna, and Josh. Oh my. Jenna Johnson joins us today for discussion of her debut books EVERY BODY MOVE! (out in September 2025, and a singalong!) and I SPARK LIKE LIGHTNING (out in winter 2026).

And believe us when we say there's more goodness to come from Jenna soon! 

Our chat with Jenna goes way beyond her debuts to permission, persistence, passion, and the agonizing roller coaster that is the publishing industry. We hope you enjoy!

 

This episode was proudly sponsored by Tielmour Press.

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This episode’s book reviews:

CARSON CROSSES CANADA, written by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Kass Reich

THE BABY WHO STAYED AWAKE FOREVER, by Sandra Salsbury

SAFE CROSSING, by Kari Percival

 

The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com 

 

Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com  

 

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