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E176: Love Beyond Words: WHAT LOLO WANTS by Cristina Oxtra

E176: Love Beyond Words: WHAT LOLO WANTS by Cristina Oxtra

Update: 2025-10-13
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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Cristina Oxtra about her debut picture book: WHAT LOLO WANTS.

In this heartwarming story, a girl and her grandfather share a love beyond words. It’s sweet, it’s moving and it’s a wonderful conversation starter about how to navigate through family changes by continuing to care and connect. 

Come listen as we talk about how Cristina found her reading and writing roots in Sesame Street, the beautiful bookish legacy she is leaving behind for her grandfather, the kidlit mentors that showed her a path forward and the perspective shift that can change everything. This conversation was a delight!

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/10/13/love-beyond-words-what-lolo-wants-by-cristina-oxtra/

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E176: Love Beyond Words: WHAT LOLO WANTS by Cristina Oxtra

E176: Love Beyond Words: WHAT LOLO WANTS by Cristina Oxtra

Stephanie Affinito: Bookologist, Restorative Reading and Writing Coach