Words, Images, & Worlds

Author Kelly J. Baptist sends messages of hope, community, and care in her books. Kelly talks about the process of creating, the beauty of verse, plus an upcoming writing camp project in this episode. You can read more about Kelly J. Baptist at https://www.kellyiswrite.com/abou t

Author and co-author/illustrator Betty C. Tang talks about the work of crafting graphic novels, bringing experiences to the page, and the importance of sharing a diverse range of stories with young readers. You can read more about Betty at https://bettyctang.com/

Author Jeff Zentner talks about the role of memory in writing youthful voices, the beauty of writing stories set in Appalachia, and work to come. You can read more about Jeff's work, including In the Wild Light, at https://www.jeffzentnerbooks.com/ .

Acclaimed author and poet George Ella Lyon talks about the importance of literacy, the beauty of poetic language, and sharing words through a range of ways, including picture books. The interview also includes a celebration of what is happening now in Appalachian literature.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, author of Pay It Forward, Boy Underground , and over 45 other books discusses the new title, Just a Regular Boy , as well as the crafting of coming-of-age stories. You can read more about Catherine at https://www.catherineryanhyde.com/

Comics creator Adam Beechen talks about his work in comics and graphic novels, including titles for DC Comics. You can read more about Adam and his books, including Hench, at https://adambeechen.com/

Author Veera Hiranandani talks about writing for all ages and exploring family, history, and relevant issues in this episode. You can visit Veera's author site at https://www.veerahiranandani.com/

Debut author Doan Phuong Nguyen talks about the vision and crafting that led to her middle grade novel, Mèo and Bé, along with the path to writing. You can read more about Doan Phuong at https://www.doanphuong.com/ , and visit this link for information about school visits.

Artist and author talks about creating picture books, graphic novels, and explorations of the supernatural in visual storytelling. You can read more about Lisa's work at http://www.americanchickens.com/

Author Claribel Ortega talks about the power of stories, including passing along personal/family/cultural narratives. Ortega's second Witchlings book, The Golden Frog Games , is out on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. You can read more about Claribel at https://www.claribelortega.com

An interview with author Sarah Allen about writing craft, children's authors and their continued impact, and the bravery of telling your story. You can read more about Sarah's work at https://www.sarahallenbooks.com/

Educator, author, and book advocate Tim Smyth talks about the warm community of comics, as well as using comics in the classroom. You can read more about Tim's new book, Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels Fun and Engaging Strategies to Improve Close Reading and Critical Thinking in Every Classroom at Routledge .

Graphic novelist Jon Chad talks about pinball, science and math comics, and the ways information can be shared along with narrative in the comic medium. You can learn more about Jon and his work at http://www.jonchad.com/ .

Dr. David Low, an Associate Professor in the Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education at California State University, Fresno, discusses comics, the complexity of the comics medium, and tackles some common pushback points.

Author and artist Abby Denson talks about exploring culture through the comics form, writing for licensed content, and creating Kitty Sweet Tooth . You can read more about Abby at https://www.abbydenson.com/

Author and comics/cartooning curator Andrew Farago talks about his chronicles in popular culture, as well as the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, CA.

Author and artist Kate Glasheen talks about their graphic novel, Constellations , as well as bravery in storytelling, creativity in comics design, and the ways creators can share with readers from their own journeys. You can see more of Kate's work at https://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/kate-glasheen , as well as on Instagram .

Artist and author Jamar Nicholas talks about the Leon series, the influence of education and being an educator, and the value of time spent on creative projects as well as compassion. You can visit Jamar's site at https://jamarnicholas.weebly.com/

Author Michael Northrop talks about his formative experiences in literacy and path to writing novels and graphic novels. He speaks to the joy of writing, the power of comics, and the close reading that often comes with dyslexia. You can visit his site at https://michaelnorthrop.net

Artist and author Rose Bousamra talks about the importance of representation in books, the vital nature of visuals, and collaborating with Claribel Ortega on Frizzy. You can read more about Rose's work at https://rosemakesart.com/

Author and artist Sarah Myer talks about the path to visual storytelling, the impact of popular culture, exploring identity, and sharing memoir in the graphic novel, Monstrous. You can visit Sarah's site at https://www.sarahmyer.net/ and read more about Monstrous at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250268808/monstrous

Author Eden Royce talks about the importance of storytelling and sharing about experiences and culture in middle grades fiction. You can visit Eden's site at http://edenroyce.com/

Author and artist Olivia Stephens talks about the comics-creating process, working with collaborative teams, and telling powerful and inventive fantasy stories in visual form. You can read Olivia's latest at https://www.olivia-stephens.com/#/darlin/

Author Raymond Benson talks about writing in the shared world of James Bond, crafting his own universes, and digging into the writing process. You can visit Raymond's site at https://raymondbenson.com/

Author Stefan Petrucha talks about writing in the shared universes of the X-Files, Disney, and more, as well as his own created universes, including Ripper, the Dead Mann series, and more. You can learn from Stefan about writing at https://www.umass.edu/english/english-online-courses and https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Writing-for-a-Living-Queries-Summaries/1088240310 .