The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
A dramatic podcast that follows the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman who solves mysteries on Capitol Hill with the help of a big orange dog named Senator Something. Based on the Fina Mendoza Mysteries series of books Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza and State of the Union, by Kitty Felde.
SEASON ONE: WELCOME TO WASHINGTON FINA MENDOZA
press:
Podcast Helps Parents & Teachers Explain Jan. 6 to Kids - Hill Rag
Election Politics Without Yelling: In Kitty Felde's Podcast, Kids Lead Fight for Civil Civics - Hill Rag
Series and Serial Podcasts That Will Keep Kids Listening All Summer - School Library Journal
17 Best Educational Podcasts for Homeschoolers 2023 - Twinkl
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast - POD.DRALAND
What is the One Thing You Wish You Had Known Before You Started Your Podcast? - Headliner Blog
Want to Sell More Books? Try a Podcast - SCBWI Kite Tales
9 Amazing Podcasts for Kids, Perfect for Your Homeschool Day - Homeschool Network
Podcasts to Pair With CSLP’s Summer Reading Theme - School Library Journal
SEASON TWO: STATE OF THE UNION
Check out this 10-year-old reviewer’s take on “Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza!”
Bay Area Book Festival
Kitty discusses how you turn a book into an episodic podcast.
BONUS EPISODES
Pictures:
Steve Devorkin demonstrates his best Senator Something bark for Amy Solano (Fina) and Kitty
Myca and India Scalione are sisters in real life. They play Margaret and Becca in the podcast.
Amy Solano (Fina) and Monica Vigil (Gabby) are cousins in real life.
Ian Muchuri (Michael) and Mark Muchiri (Brian) are brothers in real life.