Award Winning Illustrator John Parra Today I will be interviewing John Parra, illustrator, designer and educator. Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year, received a Pura Belpré Honor for Illustration, received an award from the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Book, and […]
Episode #26: Interview with Jaina Thatch, Author of My Superhero Mind
My Superhero Mind Today I will be interviewing Jaina Thatch, Author of the book series My Superhero Mind. She is also a Physical Therapist, advocate for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Mom to 4 children. As a mom of boys, Jaina’s world changed when she had her daughter, Isla. When Isla wore Super Hero clothing, […]
Episode #25: Interview with Elly Swartz, Author of Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie and Give and Take
Do you have a tween with anxiety? Do you want to help educate your child about mental health? Don’t miss my interview with Elly Swartz as she discusses her three middle grade novels. Each of her novels are important in discussing various issues related to mental health such as anxiety and how this affects the […]
Episode #24: Interview with Author and Child/Adolescent Psychologist, Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette
Do you have a son that is not sporty? How does that affect him? Does he feel left out? Check out this wonderful podcast with acclaimed author and psychologist Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette. After reading her book, The Last Boys Picked, I wanted to talk more with Janet about this important topic of boys, sports and […]
Episode 23: Interview with Tali Kellerstein, Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner of The Speak Boutique
Tali Kellerstein is a certified speech language pathologist and owner of The Speak Boutique. She is passionate about treating children struggling with speech sound disorders. She started her career at the Speech and Stuttering Institute in Toronto, and for the last 4 years has worked full time in her Private Practice, The Speak Boutique. Tali […]
Episode #22: Interview with Marci Heit, Creator of Q.D. Foodie
Marci Heit is a professional voiceover artist, writer, producer, puppeteer, actress and SAG-AFTRA member. She is also the creator of Q.D. Foodie. Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools have easy grip, sensory friendly handles, braille on the measuring pieces and bright, engaging colors that attract a wide range of kids, allowing them to work together in the kitchen, […]
Episode #21: Interview with Erin Morris, Author of Who is Sam the Soldier?
Erin Morris is an Army veteran and former Major in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. She spent nine years in the Army and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 with the 101st Airborne Division. Since leaving the Army, Erin continues to practice law in Colorado where she lives with her husband, also an […]
Episode #20: Interview with Michele McAvoy, Author of Cookie & Milk
Today I will be interviewing Michele McAvoy. Michele McAvoy is an inspirational speaker & award-winning children’s book author from New Jersey. She loves bringing joy to children through her own stories. Michele’s books are uplifting and colorful and are meant to help children navigate through the natural bumps and curves of life. She has written […]
Episode #19: Interview with L.A. Kefalos, author of A. Blob series
Today I will be interviewing L.A. Kefalos, children’s book author of books; This is A. Blob and A. Blob on a Bus. She was born and raised in Barberton, OH. After high school, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron. She has worked for […]
Episode #18: Interview with Jonathan Masiulionis, President of Empowered Publicity
Today I will be interviewing Jonathan Masiulionis. I wanted to interview a publicist to help other authors listening today get a head start in how to promote their book. I connected with Jonathan via social media and have enjoyed listening to his podcasts and appreciating his passion for children’s literature. For nearly two decades, Jonathan […]