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  • 204 – King of Kings is a Masterclass in Immersive Storytelling

    204 – King of Kings is a Masterclass in Immersive Storytelling
    Sep 16 2025
    Did I just watch a Bible movie and really, really . . . enjoy it? I guess so, and I’m quite happy about that. I am continuing my roundup of movies that have come out this year which are based on books for children. King of Kings was released in the spring by Angel Studios … Continue reading "204 – King of Kings is a Masterclass in Immersive Storytelling"
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    17 min
  • 203 – A Tired Mom Review of Fantastic Four: First Steps

    203 – A Tired Mom Review of Fantastic Four: First Steps
    Sep 11 2025
    I’m starting my roundup of all the summer movies based on books for kids with Fantastic Four: First Steps. Find out how many Snapes I gave this one based on its accuracy to the beloved comic books, and how being a mom affected the way I saw this movie.
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    14 min
  • 202 – Was Graham Linehan’s Arrest “Kafkaesque” and “Orwellian”?

    202 – Was Graham Linehan’s Arrest “Kafkaesque” and “Orwellian”?
    Sep 7 2025
    I am very nervous about publishing this episode, because it could bring me unwanted attention. But things have changed to the point where I no longer feel that simply doing my best to be decent will protect me. Free speech is precious, and it’s a principle we should all stand up for, even when it … Continue reading "202 – Was Graham Linehan’s Arrest “Kafkaesque” and “Orwellian”?"
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    25 min
  • 201 – Fireside Fairy Tale: Tommelise

    201 – Fireside Fairy Tale: Tommelise
    Aug 30 2025
    This story comes to you by the fire pit at a family member’s house back home in California. The evening is warm, the sea breeze is pleasant, and the bright full moon is shining. So settle in and enjoy my translation of Tommelise by Hans Christian Andersen, which is usually given the title “Thumbelina” in … Continue reading "201 – Fireside Fairy Tale: Tommelise"
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    30 min
  • 200 EPISODES!

    200 EPISODES!
    Aug 28 2025
    This is the 200th audio episode of The Children’s Literature Podcast! All we can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Oh, and I suppose we can say a bit in response to your questions.
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    27 min
  • 199 – The Original Three Bears Got Sweet Revenge

    199 – The Original Three Bears Got Sweet Revenge
    Aug 21 2025
    The first recorded version of The Three Bears was a poem written and illustrated by Eleanor Mure for her little nephew’s birthday in 1831. It was never published, but was handed down through the years and now resides in the Toronto Public Library’s manuscript collection. This version of the story is hilarious, with a poetic … Continue reading "199 – The Original Three Bears Got Sweet Revenge"
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    10 min
  • 198 – Amazon’s War of the Worlds Is a Waste of Ice

    198 – Amazon’s War of the Worlds Is a Waste of Ice
    Aug 6 2025
    I did not like this film.
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    7 min
  • 197 – Mists of Iga: Teen Ninjas, Cool Swords, and Abiding Friendships

    197 – Mists of Iga: Teen Ninjas, Cool Swords, and Abiding Friendships
    Jul 30 2025
    My brother, Kyle Mortensen, published a wonderful indie book shortly before he died in an accident. He intended to publish three more books in this exciting historical fiction series set during the Warring States period in Japan, but I try to be glad that we at least have the first book, Mists of Iga, which … Continue reading "197 – Mists of Iga: Teen Ninjas, Cool Swords, and Abiding Friendships"
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    10 min