In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book, host JoAnn Dickinson welcomes award-winning author Deanna Bussadori, the creative mind behind The Super Big Brother and Sister Series. Her stories are rooted in real-life moments with her children and focus on helping young readers feel seen, supported, and emotionally understood especially during big family transitions like becoming an older sibling.
We dive into:
The inspiration behind Super Big Brother: Finding Your Hero
How Deanna crafts stories that foster emotional awareness and kindness
Representing boys and girls equally in sibling-centered narratives
Marketing lessons learned from trial and error (and award wins!)
The next big steps for her series
And heartfelt advice for authors writing about family and emotions
If you're a parent, teacher, or children’s author who values meaningful storytelling, you won’t want to miss this heart-filled conversation.
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