# Laekan Zea Kemp

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Episode 30: We're Not Meant to Labor Like This

The one where we talk about writing the best book we possibly can within a specific timeline, discuss how accessible to readers we allow ourselves to be, and ask ourselves what we can do to foster the next generation of book lovers. Connect with Jasminne Mendez online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins…

E231: Friendship, Identity & Books: THE CHISMOSAS ONLY BOOK CLUB by Laekan Zea Kemp

Hello Everyone, This. This book. This book is the quintessential middle grade book for middle grade readers, adult readers with an inner child and ANYONE who loves books. I’m so excited about the surprise I share at the end. If you’re interested in joining my book club relay for this book, please…

The Joyful Child Meets The Chismosas Only Book Club

In this joyful, wisdom-packed episode of Reading With Your Kids, we're shining a light on two amazing creators who are helping kids (and their grownups) find calm, connection, and a love of stories. First, Jed chats with musician, yoga teacher, and mindfulness author Kira Willey about her new pare…

Episode 31: How to Be a Good Literary Citizen (and no, it's not by calling your colleagues' books "crud")

The one where we talk about what it takes to keep a creative community alive, why reaching "flow state" with a manuscript is actually a privilege, and how to be a good literary citizen. Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Laekan's books…

Episode 32: What Publishing and Your Toxic Ex-boyfriend Have in Common

The one where we discuss the importance of taking breaks, the toxic power dynamics that exist in publishing, and how we continue to hone our craft. Connect with Andrea Beatriz Arango online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Andrea's books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Laekan…

Episode 33: How Pet Projects Can Stave Off Burnout (And Why The Bridge to Terabithia Doesn't Exactly Hold Up)

The one where we lament being back on deadline, discuss the pros and cons of considering publishing trends, and try to determine when enough is enough in regards to promoting our books. Connect with Mariko Turk online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Mariko's…

Episode 34: Publishing's AI Hypocrisy

The one where we discuss AI in publishing, whether or not we could/would want to "prove" our work is original and authentic, and the importance of resetting your nervous system and slowing your way back into a writing routine after a summer break. Connect with Jasminne Mendez online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web…

Episode 35: Right Idea, Wrong Time

The one where we chat with author Yamile Saied Méndez about the benefits of time, reveal the story we don't feel quite ready to write...yet, and discuss channeling a higher power through writing by hand. Connect with Yamile Saied Méndez online: Website | Instagram | Buy Yamile's books Connect with…