Get ready to travel the world, one story at a time, with children’s book author Kelsey Clark, creator of the Animal Tour Guide series.
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, Kelsey shares how her lifelong love of travel, culture, and language became the foundation for her heartwarming children’s books, including Giuseppe Takes Us to Capri and Zala the Slovenian Dragon.
Partnering with her childhood friend and illustrator, Valentina Felce, Kelsey has created a series that’s both educational and fun, introducing kids to food, traditions, and languages from around the globe.
Kelsey opens up about:
✔️ How her real-life adventures abroad inspired her children's books
✔️ Why using an open dyslexic font and real language inflections makes her children's books more inclusive
✔️ The challenges and wins of self-publishing her series
✔️ How she approaches research to make cultural storytelling authentic
✔️ Tips for building an author brand and series that truly connect with readers
Her mission is clear: to empower kids to embrace new cultures, build empathy, and discover the joy of reading, especially for children who may struggle, just as she once did.
📚 Whether you’re an aspiring author, parent, teacher, or a curious traveler at heart, this episode will leave you inspired to explore, create, and celebrate the beauty of our diverse world.
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