On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Maryrose Wood about her newest middle grade novel: Bad Badger: A Love Story.
In this illustrated chapter book, readers meet Septimus, a badger who fears he may not be a badger at all. When a gull lands on his windowsill, Septimus thinks he may have finally met a true friend, until he goes missing and Septimus must decide what to do next.
Come listen as we talk about the truly embodied experience I had while reading the book, the magic that can happen for readers when you combine emotion with writing craft and the journey of transformation that starts with characters and can end with readers. This book is a true joy.
You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/06/16/an-embodied-reading-experience-bad-badger-by-maryrose-wood/
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