# @etraintalks on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPeF64S-_A
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65382242-etraintalks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-12T14:21:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** E TRAIN TALKS - 12 Year Old Literacy Advocate (@etraintalks) — https://gondola.cc/etraintalks

## Caption

In my newest podcast, I’m talking with Bestselling British author and illustrator Katie Kirby! katiekirbyauthor is best known for creating the hugely popular LOTTIE BROOKS middle-grade series, which first launched in 2021 with THE EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING LIFE OF LOTTIE BROOKS.

The LOTTIE BROOKS series has sold more than 1.6 million copies in the U.K., and with 10 books already released in the U.K. and 2 now available in the U.S., Katie’s books are quickly becoming favorite reads for American tweens too!

If you or a tween you know loves funny, relatable books and awkward middle school moments, be sure to check out my interview with Katie Kirby, the creator of the bestselling #mglit LOTTIE BROOKS series! To find out more, watch my book review of Katie’s books!

Available to watch the E Train Talks Website, YouTube Channel or favorite podcast platform!

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## Tags

etraintalks, teachersofinstagram, diary, uk, mglit, bookstagram, readingcommunity, newepisodealert, authorofinstagram, podcast, tweenbooks, england, bookish, lottiebrooks, literacyadvocate, booktube, kidlit

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