Picture This…

What’s the difference between reading a story and truly seeing it?
In this captivating episode of the Picture This Podcast, host Adam Lehrhaupt welcomes award-winning author and Disney animator Benson Shum for an unforgettable conversation!

Benson shares his creative journey and pulls back the curtain on how he blends research, imagination, and animation magic to create picture books like Anzu, Great Kaiju and Imagine You and Me...

What is the true purpose of a library beyond just books? In this inspiring episode of the Picture This Podcast, host Adam Lehrhaupt sits down with award-winning librarian and children's literature advocate Matthew Winner.

Matthew shares invaluable insights from his two decades in education, revealing how he curates a library collection that reflects every student. This episode is a must-listen for elementary teachers ...

How can you transform story time into a powerful tool for literacy, engagement, and empowerment? In this inspiring episode of the Picture This Podcast, host Adam Lehrhaupt sits down with award-winning author and educator, JaNay Brown-Wood!

JaNay shares her incredible insights on how to connect students to literature through interactive storytelling, rich cultural representation, and innovative cross-curricular strategies. ...

Join Adam Lehrhaupt on Picture This as he sits down with award-winning author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen to explore the magic and craft behind creating captivating stories for young readers!

In this illuminating conversation, Sudipta shares her unique insights from years of writing and connecting with students. We dive into:

* **Picture Books vs. Chapter Books:** The fundamental differences in approach, world-buildin...

In this episode of Picture This, join Adam Lehrhaupt as we explore the incredible power of picture books to address tough topics and spark meaningful conversations in the classroom and beyond. Discover how these seemingly simple stories can help navigate complex themes like grief, identity, environmentalism, justice, and anxiety, providing a safe space for emotional growth for all ages.

We dive deep into:

• Why picture bo...

How can you inspire boundless creativity and strengthen evidence-based teaching using the magic of picture books? In this illuminating episode of the Picture This Podcast, host Adam Lehrhaupt sits down with acclaimed author and educator Carmen Oliver!

Designed specifically for **elementary teachers** and **librarians**, this conversation is a treasure trove of actionable ideas. Carmen shares her expertise on seamlessly int...

How can you help young readers truly *see* the story? In this insightful episode of the Picture This Podcast, we dive into the incredible power of **visual literacy** in picture books. Join us as we explore how illustrations aren't just pretty pictures, but powerful tools that convey emotions, build critical thinking skills, and tell stories just as profoundly as text.

Perfect for **elementary teachers** and **school ...

What if your students could paint with emotions, write with memory, and hear music in everyday sounds? In this first-ever guest episode, Adam chats with award-winning author and library teacher Lisa Rogers about how nonfiction picture books spark creativity across the curriculum.

If you're looking for authentic, project-based learning that builds background knowledge, vocabulary, and student confidence—this one’s for you.

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Spark creativity & problem-solving in your elementary classroom!

Welcome to Picture This… with Adam Lehrhaupt, the podcast that helps educators and librarians bring picture books to life across the curriculum! In this inaugural episode, join award-winning author Adam Lehrhaupt as he dives into the dynamic intersection of picture books and STEM education.

Discover creative ways to transform your STEM lessons into imaginative adven...