You May Contribute A Verse

This is the podcast You May Contribute a Verse, where we talk to kidlit creators, share their stories, and learn from their journeys.

You May Contribute A Verse is a arts podcast hosted by Josh Monken and Brenna Jeanneret, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Josh Monken and Brenna Jeanneret hosts You May Contribute A Verse, a arts show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  The Heather Preusser Whodunit!

  Jul 28, 20261h 1m

  Stick with our conversation and you will be handsomely rewarded, as was today's guest, Heather Preusser , for her own tenacity and dedication. Heather is the author of the Hedgehog Whodunit chapter book series, the third of which (the Protective Order of Peanuts) releases later this year! Heather is amazing. We hope you enjoy our chat and her books! _________ This episode’s book reviews: RIVER by Elisha Cooper LANDING IN A NEW POND , words by Marisa Ramel , pictures by Jennifer Doehring _________ 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 Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here !! Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords and @brennajeanneret and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

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  Episode #185

  Natasha Zimmers and the Tiny Hikers

  Jul 14, 202654 min

  Episode title sure would make a good indie rock band name. Natasha Zimmers is our guest this week, bringing the outdoor passion and her perspective on writing TINY HIKER , out in March from Orca Books. This episode was plagued with internet troubles, which should be mostly invisible to you the listening audience, but which I mention because we persevered like a proper hiker through rough terrain. _________ This episode’s book reviews: BASEBALL FOR BREAKFAST , words by Judy Campbell-Smith , pictures by Maggie Carroll THE UNBUDGEABLE CURMUDGEON , words by Matthew Burgess , pictures by Fiona Woodcock _________ 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 Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here !! Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords , @brennajeanneret , and @jonseym0ur and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

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  Episode #184

  Karen Chan on Making Gloo Books Sticky

  Jun 30, 20261h 1m

  Karen Chan of Gloo Books is with us today! Not only is Karen a wonderful editor and publisher with a really crystal clear vision for the Gloo Books vibe, but she has leveraged that vibe into an even better book called A Bike is Not Just a Bike: An Ode to Girls Who Dare to Ride , by a talented author named Brenna Jeanneret ! Gloo Books isn't old as publishing houses go, but Karen and team have come a long way in a short time. Enjoy Karen's verse! _________ This episode’s book reviews: MY SUBWAY RUNS by James Gladstone and Pierre Pratt WHEN THE WITCH WROTE BACK , words by Nathan Christopher , pictures by Pablo Pino _________ 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 Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here !! Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords , @brennajeanneret , and @jonseym0ur and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

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  Episode #182

  The Sad Moment that Started It All with Jessica Milo

  Jun 2, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Here's to Cowboy! </p> <p>Jessica Milo is here. We talk (way too late) about her debut book My Pony Wonder, how she came up and with whom, and most importantly, Uber for Unicorns.</p> <p>Despite the episode title, this is a really fun chat!</p> <p>_________</p> <p>This episode’s book reviews: </p> <p>KICKS IN THE SKY by CG Esperanza</p> <p>THE GHOST WHO SAVED HALLOWEEN, words by Jen Anyong, pictures by Kaly Quarles</p> <p>_________</p> <p>The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously crea...

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  Episode #181

  Rachel Michelle Wilson's A Communicator

  May 19, 20261h 3mS0

  <p>How to pee your pants, the Rachel Michelle Wilson way!</p> <p>Rachel was a delight and if you don't know her work, you do now. She's got hustle, she's got skills, she's got bubble wrap and ghosts (but no play dates). Since we last talked in August, aside from her books To Catch a Ghost and How to Pee Your Pants (the Right Way), she's also announced How to Escape a Playdate, out October 13!</p> <p>_________</p> <p> </p> <p>This episode’s book reviews: </p> <p> </p> <p>Mike Mongo's ASTRONAUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL</p> <p>GROUCHO THE GROUC...

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