Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This month on Book It… we chat with New York Times best-selling author Samira Ahmed about her newest YA novel “The Singular Life of Aria Patel”. Also, Isabel Ortiz speaks with author and illustrator Niña Mata about her books “New” and “Girls to the Front” and Linda Stasi is back with her Uncensored reviews.

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Guest List:
Samira Ahmed - Author
Niña Mata - Author and Illustrator


Recording Date
03/19/2026
First Air Date
03/26/2026

Book It is a monthly series featuring interviews with today’s hottest authors and their latest books. Host Carol Anne Riddell talks to guests about their work, their lives and everything in between. With an All-Star roster of contributors… we explore the world of books from cover to cover… examining publishing trends to how accomplished professionals got their start in the book world. Also, author and critic Linda Stasi shares her Uncensored book reviews.  Book It is your fun new book club where the writers themselves show up.

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