wemakechildrensbooks

The We Make Children’s Books Podcast

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We Make Children’s Books is a podcast that invites you to step into the creative minds of children’s book authors and artists. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the imaginative process of bringing stories to life for young readers. From the initial spark of an idea to the final illustrations, this podcast explores the unique and often surprising ways that authors and artists craft their stories. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply a lover of children’s literature, We Make Children’s Books offers a behind-the-scenes look at the magic that goes into creating books that in...

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(Episode 29): Jim Petipas: The Cows Go Moo 12.01.2026 44:42

We are excited to have with us the widely acclaimed & highly talented Author, Illustrator, and Songwriter of The Cows Go Moo, Jim Petipas! We had a great time chatting about the importance of music with children’s books and why perseverance is paramount to getting a book written. Jim also had some great tips and advice for new and seasoned authors. See more of Jim and his Work at: https:/...

(Episode 28): Dan Abdo: Children’s Book Creator 05.01.2026 35:19

We are excited to have the internationally acclaimed & highly talented co-creator behind Blue, Barry, and Pancakes and Barb the Last Berserker, Dan Abdo! We had a great time chatting about the worldbuilding process of a beloved children’s graphic novel series and the benefits of technology that allow such close collaboration with a teammate hundreds of miles away. See more of Dan and Jason’s...

(Episode 27): Bryan Ballinger: Faulty Dogs, Children’s Books, & Murals 29.12.2025 28:53

We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed & highly talented Teacher, Children's Book Author, Painter, Photographer, and Toy Designer, Bryan Ballinger! We also chatted about his upcoming book, The Big Wig Parade, which will be available on May 9th. You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648230253 See more of Bryan’s Work at: https://www.breadwig.com/ Storyco...

(Episode 26): Sandy Murphy: Bringing Lake Champlain to Life Through Graphic Novels 11.05.2025 35:49

#OurScrumptiousLake #SandyMurphy #LakeChamplain #EnvironmentalEducation #GraphicNovel #MiddleGradeBooks #ScienceForKids #WaterStewardship #Phytoplankton #LakeEcosystem #ChildrensBooks #ScienceLiteracy #NatureLovers #VermontAuthors #LakeLife Join us in exploring "Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC!"—a unique graphic novel that dives into the aquatic ecosystem of Lake Champlain. In this interview, aut...

(Episode 25): How Emily Drouin Shapes Young Minds with Comics and Creativity 04.05.2025 43:16

#EmilyDrouin #KidsConNewEngland #ChildrensBooks #ArtEducation #ComicConForKids #Illustration #GraphicDesign #ProfessionalIllustrator #Animation #Cartooning #LiteracyThroughComics #ArtForKids #CreativeLearning #CosplayFun #InspiringCreativity Join us as we dive into the colorful and creative world of Emily Drouin, a professional illustrator and graphic designer renowned for her work in comics, chil...

(Episode 24): C.E. Simpson on Building Worlds in "Brooklyn Mermaid" 27.04.2025 35:27

#CE_Simpson #BrooklynMermaid #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #InteractiveBooks #MermaidAdventures #SaveAtlantis #YABooks #FantasyBooks #BookLovers #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #CreativeWriting #Storytelling #ChildrensBooks #YoungAdult Join us as we dive into the whimsical and enchanting world of "Brooklyn Mermaid," a Choose Your Own Adventure book by C.E. Simpson. In this engaging interview, C.E. Si...

(Episode 23): Amy Baron Discusses Life Beyond Demolition in "The Gentle Bulldozer" 20.04.2025 34:15

#AmyBaron #TheGentleBulldozer #ChildrensBooks #Storycomic #KidsLit #AuthorInterview #DebutBook #CreativeWriting #PictureBooks #FamilyReading #Bookworms #Literacy #Storytime #ChildrensAuthor #BookLaunch Join us on Storycomic as we dive into a delightful conversation with Amy Baron, author of "The Gentle Bulldozer." In her debut children's book, Bulldozer, who spends his days on a construction site,...

(Episode 22): The Art of Storytelling with Josh Funk: Pancakes, French Toast, and Missing Letters 13.04.2025 49:55

#JoshFunk #LadyPancakeSirFrenchToast #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #KidsLit #Storytime #MyPetFeet #Bookworms #ReadAloud #Literacy #CreativeWriting #IllustratedBooks #ParentsCorner #EducationalBooks #Storycomic Join us on Storycomic as we sit down with beloved children’s book author Josh Funk to dive into his creative world. We discuss his popular "Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast" series and...

(Episode 21): Go-Karts, Monkeys, and Mischief: Inside 'It's Monkey Time!' 06.04.2025 37:34

#ItsMonkeyTime #MeetMurray #GaryDufner #PhilAvelli #KidsComics #ComicBookCreators #GoKartAdventures #MonkeyMischief #GullsvilleAdventures #CreativeStorytelling #ChildrensBooks #ComicBookArt #FunReads #FamilyFriendlyComics #StoryBehindTheBook Join us as we dive into the whimsical world of "It's Monkey Time! - Meet Murray!" with creators Gary Dufner and Phil Avelli. In this exclusive interview, we e...

(Episode 20): Explore the Quirky World of Doodie with Samuel Vera 30.03.2025 35:43

#SamuelVera #IndieComics #GraphicNovel #AlienInMyToilet #ComicBookCreator #ComicArt #Storytelling #IndieArtist #ComicBooks #KidsComics #CreativeWriting #ComicLife #NewComics #ComicBookArt #DoodieAdventures In an engaging interview, Samuel Vera shared the inspiration and creative process behind his engaging graphic novel series, "There's an Alien in my Toilet." Known for his whimsical and humorous...

(Episode 19): Understanding Autism: An Interview with Children’s Author Nicole Latimer 23.03.2025 30:42

#NicoleLatimer #NeedAFriend #SignLanguage #ChildrensBooks #AutismAwareness #NonverbalCommunication #Parenting #InclusiveEducation #SpecialNeeds #AutismAcceptance #FamilyLearning #Storytelling #BookInterview #EducationalBooks #CommunicationSkills In an enlightening interview, Nicole Latimer shared the personal story behind her children's book, "Need A Friend?: Learning to Sign With Rennon." As a mo...

(Episode 18): Arthur Strangekin: Crafting Humor and Heart in Children’s Literature 16.03.2025 51:57

#ArthurStrangekin #NotAFox #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #AuthorInterview #IllustratorLife #KidsLit #ReadAloud #Bookworms #StoryTime #CreativeWriting #IllustrationArt #FamilyReading #LiteraryJoy #BookLaunch In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arthur Strangekin, the imaginative force behind the delightful children's book, "Not A Fox." Arthur, who not only penned but also i...

(Episode 17): How Mark Kistler Became America’s Favorite Drawing Teacher 09.03.2025 58:36

#MarkKistler #ArtEducation #LearnToDraw #TheSecretCity #ImaginationStation #DrawingIn3D #CreativeThinking #ArtWorkshops #ComicCon #DrawingBooks #ArtInspiration #VisualArts #TeachArt #CreativeSkills #drawingtutorial In a compelling interview, Mark Kistler, a renowned drawing instructor and author, shares insights from his decades-long journey in art education. Known for his TV shows “The Secret Ci...

(Episode 16): BRIC-A-BRAC: A Christmas Comic with a Twist - Interview with Ryan Haack 02.03.2025 50:07

#BRICABRAC #RyanHaack #ComicBooks #ChristmasComics #IndieComics #CrowdfundingComics #PlanetChristmas #ComicBookCreator #WarComics #HolidaySpecials #ComicBookArt #SolsticeEater #FatherChristmas #FantasyComics #comicinterviews In an enlightening interview, Ryan Haack, the creative force behind the BRIC-A-BRAC comic series, opens up about the latest installment of his Christmas-themed fantasy epic....

(Episode 15): Inside the Artistic and Environmental World of Bethany Stahl 23.02.2025 50:49

#BethanyStahl #ChildrensBooks #EcoFriendly #SaveTheEarth #EnvironmentalEducation #AuthorInterview #Illustrator #Aromatherapy #Herbalism #SustainableLiving #ArtAndScience #ChronicIllness #WildlifeConservation #EducationalBooks #creativeinspiration In a deeply inspiring interview, Bethany Stahl, an acclaimed author and illustrator, shares her multifaceted journey from a biology student engaged in w...

(Episode 14): KP Loundy on Creating Monsters Kids Love: The Story Behind The Monster Treaty of In-Betweeny 16.02.2025 45:35

#KPLoundy #ChildrensBooks #MonsterTreatyOfInBetweeny #KidLit #Storytelling #BedtimeStories #Parenting #CreativeWriting #IllustratedBooks #FamilyReading #KidsAndMonsters #AuthorInterview #BookRelease #FantasyFootballMom #ChildhoodImagination In an engaging interview, children’s book author KP Loundy opens up about her latest work, The Monster Treaty of In-Betweeny. A whimsical story that addresses...

(Episode 13): The Story Behind Two Girls in Pajamas for Their Mama by Rhonda Jenkins 10.02.2025 25:21

#RhondaJenkins #ChildrensBooks #TwoGirlsInPajamasForTheirMama #KidLit #Storytelling #FamilyBooks #ADHDAwareness #BookRelease #AuthorInterview #ReadAloud #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalGrowth #Adventure #literature In an enlightening conversation, children’s author Rhonda Jenkins shares insights from her latest book, Two Girls in Pajamas for Their Mama. Rhonda, an adventurous mother of fou...

(Episode 12): How Vie Portland’s Books Encourage Acceptance | We Make Children's Books 10.02.2025 43:55

#ViePortland #ChildrensBooks #InclusiveBooks #KidsLiterature #AuthorInterview #Storycomic #Bookworms #ReadAloud #EducationalBooks #YoungReaders #DiversityInBooks #Storytelling #Acceptance #SocialEmotionalLearning #ChildrensAuthor Welcome to "We Make Children's Books," the podcast that explores the imaginative realms of children's literature! I'm Barney Smith from Storycomic.com, and today we're th...

(Episode 11): How Sarah Woodard Uses Children’s Books to Discuss Big Issues 10.02.2025 27:17

#SarahWoodard #ChildrensBooks #ActivistAuthor #KidsBooks #IndieAuthor #ReikiMaster #Storytelling #Bookworms #ReadAloud #EducationalBooks #YoungReaders #DiversityInBooks #EnvironmentalEducation #HumanRightsEducation #LGBTQIABooks #storycomicpresents Welcome to "We Make Children’s Books," the podcast where we dive into the creative worlds of those who craft stories for young minds. I’m your host, B...

(Episode 10): How Sister Authors Are Changing Children’s Books | The Friendly Bookshelf 10.02.2025 32:09

#TheFriendlyBookshelf #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #CarolineKatherineBrickley #SocialEmotionalLearning #AntiBullying #BookshelfStory #KidsLiterature #Storytelling #VermontAuthors #SEL #PictureBooks #EmpathyInEducation #InclusiveStories #LiteraryInterview Welcome to We Make Children's Books, we chat with the inspiring twin sisters Caroline & Katherine Brickley, award-winning children’s book...

(Episode 9): Dancing Through Life’s Pages with Eva Zimet 16.07.2024 31:37

#StorycomicPresents #EvaZimet #LucyDancer #TheLostGrip #PoetryCommunity #ChildrensBooks #DanceArt #PoeticExpression #CreativeJourney #ArtisticStorytelling #VisualArt #LiteraryArt #InterdisciplinaryArt #CanadianArtists #culturalexpression Join us in as we welcome Eva Zimet, a multifaceted artist, poet, and educator. In this insightful interview, Eva shares the inspirations behind her latest works,...

(Episode 8): Children's Author Lynn McAllister on Tech Dangers and Ocean Pollution | Pixie Van Dimple 16.07.2024 28:18

#LynnMcAllister #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #PixieVanDimple #EnvironmentalAwareness #TechDangers #YouthLiterature #Storytelling #BookSeries #bristishauthor #ChildEducation #EcoConscious #TechSavvy #SmartphoneSafety #oceanconservationnamibia Welcome to We Make Children's Books! In this Episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Lynn McAllister, an internationally acclaimed children's book...

(Episode 7): Kamila Król's Rusalka: Unveiling Slavic Mythology 14.03.2024 22:50

#KamilaKról #Rusalka #SlavicMythology #GraphicNovel #AwardWinningIllustrator #ChildrensBooks #FolkloreArt #DreamlikeTales #Storycomic #IllustratorInsights #MythicalStories #ArtAndMyth #CreativeProcess #PigeonMakesArt #VisualStorytelling Step into the mystical world of children's literature in this captivating episode of We Make Children's Books. Your host, Barney Smith from Storycomic.com, is thri...

(Episode 6): Illustrating Dreams: An Insightful Chat with Anoosha Syed 01.03.2024 39:59

#WeMakeChildrensBooks #AnooshaSyed #ChildrensBookIllustration #CharacterDesign #FreelanceIllustrator #ArtisticAdvice #CreativeJourney #IllustrationTips #Storycomic #KidsBooksArt #IllustratorLife #DrawingForKids #VisualStorytelling #InspiringArtists #CreativeProcess Dive into the colorful world of children's literature with host Barney Smith from Storycomic.com in this engaging episode of We Make C...

(Episode 5): Elizabeth Hart: Weaving Magic in ’Before the Fairy Ball 15.02.2024 26:12

#ElizabethHart #BeforeTheFairyBall #ChildrensBooks #StorycomicPresents #AustralianAuthors #FairyTales #KidsLiterature #ParentingAndReading #CreativeWriting #ASDRepresentation #FibromyalgiaAwareness #StorytellingMagic #FamilyStories #IllustratedBooks #EmergingAuthors #BookLovers #ReadWithKids #LiteraryJourney #InspiringAuthors #FamilyBondingThroughBooks Welcome to another exciting episode! I'm your...