Well that aged poorly. We recorded this in October and were very sneaky about dancing around things that haven't been announced yet. But go and check our guest's social media or website and you'll find that Jessica Stremer has - within two calendar years - a full six books announced and in the pipeline. WHEW!

Out now are the delightful Great Carrier Reef and Lights Out, and her middle grade Fire Escape releases in just a couple months. 

I, for one, don't know how she does it and am in awe. Congrats, Jessica!

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This episode’s book reviews:

MY CAT LOOKS LIKE MY DAD by Thao Lam

LIGHTS OUT by - yep! - Jessica Stremer, illustrated by Bonnie Pang

BUFFALO FLUFFALO by Bess Kalb, illustrated by Erin Kraan

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

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