Kidlit Happy Hour
Join New York Times bestselling and award-winning children’s book author Joanna Ho, and children’s book author Caroline Kusin Pritchard as we dive into storytelling - the craft, the industry, the creative life - with fellow kidlit authors, publishing professionals, and folks outside the children’s book world. Storytelling happens in so many spheres beyond books, and we will draw insights and connections from everywhere to improve our craft and lives as writers. Grab a drink, cozy up and explore storytelling with creative minds inside children’s publishing and beyond.
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
A few (of the many!) highlights from this episode with New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré Award-winner Donna Barba Higuera include:
🎙️ The value of wondering, and whether being a "wonderer" is inherent or learned
🎙️ Writing for ourselves and other members of the “nerd herd” (not critics)
🎙️ Integrating emotional facets of oral storytelling into the written form
Donna Barba Higuera has created some of the most beloved characters and stories across age groups in recent years, including her Newbery Award winning THE LAST CUENTISTA, LUPE WONG WON'T DANCE, EL CUCUY IS SCARED, TOO and THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF. Her highly anticipated ALEBRIJES releases on October 3rd.
IG: @donnabarbahiguera
Website: www.dbhiguera.com
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Highlights from this episode with Caldecott medalist, Dan Santat include:
Name dropping gone wrong
Creating emotional resonance
The reality behind shiny medals
Dan Santat has published some of the most celebrated and influential and bestselling children's books including DRAWN TOGETHER, AFTER THE FALL, THE AQUANAUTS, and FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING, and Caldecott medal winner, THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE. He created the show, The Replacements for Disney Channel, has illustrated for clients like The Wall Street Journal.
IG: @dsantat
Website: https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/dansantat/home
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Welcome to the very first episode of Kidlit Happy Hour. HUZZAH!!! In this episode, you'll learn more about our big, juicy vision for this podcast. Some highlights include…
How we became friends (Hint: donuts and sprinklers)
Our path to podcasting and where we hope it leads
The first overshares of the season (no happy hour is complete without one!)
We are so thrilled you are here and hope you will stay to build this space with us.