A Heartful of History

A Heartful of History

Selene Castrovilla

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Dormant
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

This weekly show invites listeners into the process of producing compelling historical literature for young readers. Host Selene Castrovilla speaks with creators about everything from concept to publication. Episodes drop on Wednesdays.

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Recent Episodes

A Chat With E.B. Lewis

Mar 06, 2025 1h 27m

In this conversation, Selene Castrovilla and E.B. Lewis discuss their collaborative book 'Seeking Freedom,' which explores the untold story of Fortress Monroe and the ending of slavery in America.…

Washington & Lafayette: Selfless Revolutionaries

Feb 14, 2025 28m

Today I go solo, discussing the two selfless men in my nonfiction history picture book Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. What can we learn about humanity…

S1E7 Unique George Washington: A Chat with Sarah Albee

Feb 06, 2025 45m

We're celebrating President's Day with a look at two unexpected looks at George Washington in nonfiction picture books: The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington…

S1E6 A Chat with E.B. Lewis and Gary Golio

Jan 29, 2025 1h 19m

In this episode of A Heartful of History, host Selene Castrovilla sits down with author Gary Golio and visual storyteller E.B. Lewis to discuss their collaborative work on "The Soldier's Friend: Walt…

A Chat With Lindsay H. Metcalfe

Jan 15, 2025 51m

Selene chats with author and journalist Lindsay H. Metcalfe about her inspiration, writing process and path to publication for two of her books: Farmers Unite! In the late 1970s, grain prices had…

S1E3 A Chat With Vivian Kirkfield!

Jan 09, 2025 1h 14m

Selene Castrovilla discusses writing and life with author Vivian Kirkfield, whose latest book is One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land. Vivian shares her journey toward…

A Chat With Sarah Aronson

Dec 26, 2024 1h 2m

This weekly podcast invites you inside the minds and processes of kidlit history book creators, from idea to publication. Join the conversation each Wednesday! In Episode 4, Selene chats with author…

S1E3 A Chat With Beth Anderson

Dec 19, 2024 1h 1m

This weekly podcast invites you inside the minds and processes of kidlit history book creators, from idea to publication. Join the conversation each Wednesday! This week, host Selene Castrovilla…

S1E1 A Chat With Jenn Harney

Dec 11, 2024 1h 15m

In episode two, Selene chats with the awesome illustrator Jenn Harney about her process illustrating nonfiction as opposed to fiction, working within historical constraints, and how unnerving it was…

S1E1 A Chat with Carolyn Yoder

Dec 04, 2024 55m

Our inaugural episode! Carolyn Yoder discusses her 20-year journey heading Calkins Creek Books, her American History imprint with Astra Books For Young Readers. Thanks for tuning in! Please follow…

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How many episodes does A Heartful of History have?

A Heartful of History has published 10 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is A Heartful of History still active?

A Heartful of History is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 2m.

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