Jennifer Adams
Special guest
Jennifer Adams is a writer, editor, and bookseller. She is the author of more than 50 books, including the best-selling BabyLit board books, which introduce small children to classic literature and have sold more than 2 million copies. She manages the children’s line at Sounds True and works weekends at The King’s English Bookshop.
Jennifer received her BA in English literature from the University of Washington and her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She loves letterpress printing, cattails, dragonflies, beautifully wrapped packages, and the first snowfall in winter.
Jennifer Adams has been a guest on 3 episodes.
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Episode 57: The Great Gatsby
March 11th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 2 mins
authenticity, f. scott fitzgerald, literature, poetry, self discovery, the great gatsby
On this episode of The Poet (delayed), I sit down with my friend Jen Adams, a children’s book author, to talk about her newest project—a board book adaptation of The Great Gatsby, coming out on March 11th. We discuss the classic novel itself, how our understanding of literature shifts over time, and the powerful role books play in shaping our lives. It’s a conversation about storytelling, nostalgia, and the lasting impact of great literature.
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Episode 41: The Iliad by Babylit
July 30th, 2024 | Season 1 | 58 mins 51 secs
authenticity, greek mythology, homer, iliad, poetry, self discovery, the iliad
In this episode, I was joined again by Jennifer Adams. We discussed her newest addition to her Babylit book series, The Iliad.
We also discussed other projects that she is working on and the power of literature.
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Episode 18: I'm a Poet
February 20th, 2023 | Season 1 | 57 mins 19 secs
authenticity, christopher silas neal, jennifer adams, pippa’s song, poet, poetry, robert browning, self discovery
I’m joined this episode by Salt Lake City based author, poet, editor and my new friend, Jennifer Adams. I read my poem, “I’m a Poet,” and we discuss the power of literature and poetry and then talk to her about her new children’s book, All’s Right With the World, that comes out March 7, 2023.