Want to make your next classroom lesson, author visit or read-aloud hilarious and heartfelt? 😂
Adam Lehrhaupt sits down with celebrated author/illustrator Bob Shea (Who Wet My Pants?, Dinosaur vs. series) to talk about how he uses humor, character flaws, and big emotions to connect with students. This is a masterclass in making school visits authentic, engaging, and all about the kids!
In this episode, Bob shares his creative process, from the inspiration behind his funniest books to his philosophy on collaboration and embracing playfulness to overcome creative blocks.
📚 What You'll Learn (Classroom & Author Tips)
- The secret behind engaging kids: Making school visits about the students, not the author.
- Why addressing big emotions and character flaws ("Life's full of jerks") is essential for relatable literature.
- The unexpected way a good illustrator collaboration can enhance your story.
- Creative activity: Embracing playfulness and different formats to overcome writer's block.
- Understanding the role of humor and character development in his popular books.
⏰ Episode Chapters
- 00:01:23 | The Inspiration Behind Who Wet My Pants?
- 00:02:33 | Choosing Illustrators: Collaboration in Children's Books
- 00:08:28 | Making School Visits About the Kids
- 00:12:47 | Writing Across Different Formats (Picture Books to Chapter Books)
- 00:17:35 | Exploring Big Emotions in Children's Literature
- 00:26:05 | Creative Activities for Young Illustrators
- 00:30:17 | Overcoming Creative Blocks and Finding Inspiration
🌟 Connect & Book a Visit
Want to bring an engaging, hilarious author to your school? Bob Shea and Adam Lehrhaupt are available for school visits!
- Book an Author Visit with Adam: Learn more about author presentations for your students at AdamL.Rocks 👈
- Find Bob Shea's Books, Visits and More: Visit bobshea.com
- Follow Bob Shea: Check out his creative posts on Instagram at @bobshea
Keep reading, keep laughing, and keep making things about the kids!
Host
Adam Lehrhaupt
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