The We Make Children’s Books Podcast
We Make Children’s Books is a podcast that invites you to step into the creative minds of children’s book authors and artists. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the imaginative process of bringing stories to life for young readers. From the initial spark of an idea to the final illustrations, this podcast explores the unique and often surprising ways that authors and artists craft their stories. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply a lover of children’s literature, We Make Children’s Books offers a behind-the-scenes look at the magic that goes into creating books that inspire and delight young readers.
Episodes
We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed & highly talented Teacher, Children's Book Author, Painter, Photographer, and Toy Designer, Bryan Ballinger! We also chatted about his upcoming book, The Big Wig Parade, which will be available on May 9th. You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648230253
See more of Bryan’s Work at: https://www.breadwig.com/
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Join us in exploring "Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC!"—a unique graphic novel that dives into the aquatic ecosystem of Lake Champlain. In this interview, author Sandy Murphy shares insights in...
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Join us as we dive into the colorful and creative world of Emily Drouin, a professional illustrator and graphic designer renowned for her work in comics, children’s books, games, and more. In t...
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Join us as we dive into the whimsical and enchanting world of "Brooklyn Mermaid," a Choose Your Own Adventure book by C.E. Simpson. In this engaging interview, C.E. Simpson shares insights into the crea...
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Join us on Storycomic as we dive into a delightful conversation with Amy Baron, author of "The Gentle Bulldozer." In her debut children's book, Bulldozer, who spends his days on a construction site, dreams of a life beyond demolition...
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Join us on Storycomic as we sit down with beloved children’s book author Josh Funk to dive into his creative world. We discuss his popular "Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast" series and his unique story "My Pet Feet," ex...
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Join us as we dive into the whimsical world of "It's Monkey Time! - Meet Murray!" with creators Gary Dufner and Phil Avelli. In this exclusive interview, we explore the origins and inspirations...
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In an engaging interview, Samuel Vera shared the inspiration and creative process behind his engaging graphic novel series, "There's an Alien in my Toilet." Known for his whimsical and humorous storytelling, Samuel discussed the ...
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In an enlightening interview, Nicole Latimer shared the personal story behind her children's book, "Need A Friend?: Learning to Sign With Rennon." As a mother of a nonverbal child on the au...
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In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arthur Strangekin, the imaginative force behind the delightful children's book, "Not A Fox." Arthur, who not only penned but also illustrated this engaging tale, shar...
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In a compelling interview, Mark Kistler, a renowned drawing instructor and author, shares insights from his decades-long journey in art education. Known for his TV shows “The Secret City” and “The Imagination Station,” ...
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In an enlightening interview, Ryan Haack, the creative force behind the BRIC-A-BRAC comic series, opens up about the latest installment of his Christmas-themed fantasy epic. Set on the war-torn Planet Christma...
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In a deeply inspiring interview, Bethany Stahl, an acclaimed author and illustrator, shares her multifaceted journey from a biology student engaged in wildlife conservation to becoming a ...
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In an engaging interview, children’s book author KP Loundy opens up about her latest work, The Monster Treaty of In-Betweeny. A whimsical story that addresses children's fears of monsters with a...
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In an enlightening conversation, children’s author Rhonda Jenkins shares insights from her latest book, Two Girls in Pajamas for Their Mama. Rhonda, an adventurous mother of four with ADHD, brings a unique perspe...
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Welcome to "We Make Children's Books," the podcast that explores the imaginative realms of children's literature! I'm Barney Smith from Storycomic.com, and today we're thrilled to welcome the inspiring and...
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Welcome to "We Make Children’s Books," the podcast where we dive into the creative worlds of those who craft stories for young minds. I’m your host, Barney Smith from Storycomic.com. In...
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Welcome to We Make Children's Books, we chat with the inspiring twin sisters Caroline & Katherine Brickley, award-winning children’s book authors and anti-bullying advocate...
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Join us in as we welcome Eva Zimet, a multifaceted artist, poet, and educator. In this insightful interview, Eva shares the inspirations behind her latest works, "Lucy Dancer" and "The Lost Grip."...
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Welcome to We Make Children's Books! In this Episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Lynn McAllister, an internationally acclaimed children's book author known for her engaging and t...
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