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On Friday’s show, it’s all about books for kids. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks with Minnesota author Kelly Barnhill about her new book, “

” and Kitty Felde, host of the podcast 

, about what young readers should dive into this summer. 

To whet your appetite, we thought you would enjoy 

 Miller did with another Minnesota author, Drew Brockington, who sent 

The author and illustrator shared how his love of space fueled this series, and what humans can learn from an intrepid crew of CatStronauts named Waffles, PomPom, Blanket and Major Meowser.

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It’s kids' lit week on Big Books and Bold Ideas. On Friday at 11 a.m., Kerri Miller will talk to Minnesota author Kelly Barnhill about her new novel for young readers. She’ll also get top picks for summer reading from Kitty Felde, host of the podcast Book Club for Kids. So we thought it would be fun to reprise a delightful 2019 conversation with author, illustrator and space nerd, Drew Brockington, creator of the hit series, “CatStronauts,” as our archive this week.

From the archives: Author Drew Brockington sends kids and cats to space with 'CatStronauts'

Author Drew Brockington talks about space, science and cats.

From the archives: Author Drew Brockington sends kids and cats to space with 'CatStronauts'

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