# Ep. 16 - Writing Across Genres and Age Categories in Kid Lit

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Podcast: [Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonfiction-kidlit-craft-conversations-7100428)
Published: 2025-11-07T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.kirstenwlarson.com/e/ep-16-writing-across-genres-and-age-categories-in-kid-lit/
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🎙️ Episode 16: Writing Across Genres and Age Categories in KidLit How do successful children’s authors move seamlessly between board books, picture books, early readers, middle grade, and even books for adults—without losing their voice or audience? Host Kirsten W. Larson sits down with award-winning authors Marzieh Abbas (A Dupatta Is…, Yasmeen Lari: Green Architect, Aarzu All Around) and Valerie Bolling (Let’s Dance!, Ride Roll Run: Time for Fun!, A Flea for Justice, Goal Setting in the Writing Classroom) to discuss how they write “all the things.” You’ll hear how they: Balance fiction, nonfiction, and informational fiction Adjust craft for different age levels Use mentor texts to grow across forms Manage career focus and creative bandwidth Say yes to opportunities that expand their writing lives Perfect for children’s authors, teachers, and anyone curious about the creative and business sides of kidlit. 🔗 https://marziehabbas.com/ 🔗 https://www.valeriebolling.com/ 📚 Learn more: kirstenwlarson.com | writers.kirstenwlarson.com 00:00 Ep. 16 - Writing Across Genres and Age Categories in Kid Lit 00:07 Title: Writing Across Genres and Age Categories in Kid Lit 00:38 Chapter 1: Meet Our Guests 01:55 Chapter 2: Exploring Different Forms of Writing 09:53 Chapter 3: Craft Considerations Across Genres 42:44 Chapter 4: Career Impact of Writing Across Genres 50:39 Chapter 5: Future Writing Goals

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