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KidLit TV

Kidlit TV is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Author Susan Verde holds her book, “I am Love: A book of Compassion.” A caption at the bottom of the screen reads, “202 Children’s Choice Book Awards.”
3 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: The Big Picture With Andrea Davis Pinkney & Illustrator Keith Henry Brown
The Big Picture With Andrea Davis Pinkney
Episode 1
12 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: The Big Picture With Andrea Davis Pinkney: Grace Lin Paints a Dragon!
The Big Picture With Andrea Davis Pinkney
Episode 2
24 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Susie Jaramillo props a picture book up on her lap that has an illustration of a bunny with a crown and overalls on the cover. Text on the book reads, “The Birthday Book, Susie Jaramillo.” An arrow points to the bunny and says, “Sammy.”
Canticos
Episode 1
5 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Book cover shows an illustrated bear poking his head up as large trees look in the background. Text reads, “Bear Came Along.” Caption reads, “2020 Children’s Book Awards.”
4 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Man stands in a kitchen discussing his book “Science You Can Eat.” Caption reads, “2020 Children’s Choice Book Awards.”
4 minutes 41 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Ben Clanton's "Peanut Butter and Jelly"--Washington
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 7
4 minutes 42 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: David Heska Wanbli Weiden's "Spotted Tail"--South Dakota
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 14
6 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: David Wienser's "Robobaby"--New Jersey
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 4
4 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Emily Roberson's "Lifestyles of Gods & Monsters"--Arkansas
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 15
3 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Jen Bryant's "Feed Your Mind"--Pennsylvania
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 10
7 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Jennifer Thermes' "Manhattan"--New York
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 6
5 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Jerry Craft's "New Kid"--Connecticut
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 2
3 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Katy Swalwell's "Amazing Iowa Women"--Iowa
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 9
5 minutes 57 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Matthew Cordell's "Hello, Neighbor!"--Illinois
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 3
4 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Miranda Paul's "Little Libraries, Big Heroes"--Wisconsin
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 8
3 minutes 27 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Padma Venkatram's "The Bridge Home"--Rhode Island
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 13
4 minutes 22 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Peter H. Reynolds' "The Word Collector"--Massachusetts
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 1
4 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Susan Muaddi Darraj's "Farah Rocks Fifth Grade"--Maryland
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 11
3 minutes
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Still image from: Great Reads From Great Places: Thanhhá Lai's "Butterfly Yellow"--Texas
Great Reads From Great Places
Episode 12
2 minutes 31 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
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