Kitty Felde

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About Kitty Felde

Kitty Felde is host and executive producer of the "Book Club for Kids" podcast, the award-winning show where kids talk about books."The Times of London" calls it one of the world’s top 10 kidcasts. Common Sense Media rates it “excellent.” "The New York Times" says the “virtual gathering space for young readers feels more vital than ever in the social distancing era.” A former library aide herself, Kitty writes books and plays for children, including the FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES series about the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman who solves mysteries on Capitol Hill. Book 2 in the series "State of the Union" comes out in August 2021 (Chesapeake Press) about a mysterious bird that poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address. The books have been made into an episodic podcast series called The FIna Mendoza Mysteries. Kitty is an award-winning public radio talk show host and journalist, winning dozens of Golden Mike Awards, AP and ABA Silver Gavel Awards, and three-time winner of the "Journalist of the Year" award. She’s reported from Africa, The Netherlands, Canada, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Her plays have been produced around the world and have won numerous awards.