Ep145 She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist with Heidi E.Y. Stemple and Julie Bliven

We couldn't think of a more perfect way to end our season than with this wonderful conversation with Robyn Wall and Celia Lee! Robyn's latest book, I Worked Hard on That! is such a fun, satisfying read and A.N. Kang's art is the perfect complement!Learn more about Robyn here:website: https://robynjwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynjwall/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are so delighted to bring you this beautiful book and an equally beautiful conversation with author Jyoti Rajan Gopal and editor Kaylan Adair for Love is Here with You. The words and art are magical!Learn more about Jyoti here:website: https://www.jyotirajangopal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyotirgopal/Learn more about illustrator Nabi. H. Ali here:website: https://www.nabihaider.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nabihaiderali/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The season of giving is upon us and we are delighted to bring you this special episode highlighting the Share the Magic Foundation with the magnificent Malcolm Mitchell! Share the Magic Foundation is dedicated to transforming children's lives through literacy, via in-school, virtual, and Community Partner programs. They aim to aim to increase access to print, improve reading interest, and enhance reading skills.Learn more here:https://readwithmalcolm.com/Follow on social media:https://www.instagram.com/readwithmalcolm/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We found the perfect book for those who don't want to celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving and those who start celebrating Christmas on November 1! Turkey vs. Santa written by Todd Tarpley and illustrated by Giovanni Abeille is the fun new holiday book you'll be reading year after year! We enjoyed chatting with Todd and editor, Deirdre Jones about the book's journey! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's something special about picture book biographies that are clever, smart, and beautifully crafted and She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist written by Heidi E.Y. Stemple and illustrated by Emily Paik is one such book! We got tot chat with Heidi and her editor, the incredible Julie Bliven about the journey of this stellar biography.Learn more about Heidi here:website: https://www.heidieystemple.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidieys/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The absolutely delightful and talented Sharon M. Draper has written her first picture book and we loved chatting with her about the process from start to finish. Don't miss this episode!Learn more about Sharon here:Website: https://www.sharondraper.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmdraper/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We loved our chat with Jessie Sima, Justin Chanda, and Lizzie Bromley about their new book, Cookie Time! Time travel, multi-generational, and cookies- this book has it all!Learn more about Jessie here:website: https://www.jessiesima.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessie_sima/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stop what you're doing and listen to this episode and then go read this book! Proper Badger Would Never! with author Lauren Glattly, illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr., and editor Claire Tattersfield isn't to be missed!Learn more about Lauren here:website: http://www.laurenglattly.com/Instagram: Learn more about Rob here:website: https://www.robsayart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsayart/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back with some more picture book picks! We couldn't let self care month pass without pointing out these great books! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a full house for this interview and we wouldn't have wanted it any other way! Don't miss the behind-the-scenes happenings about sweet, spunky Missy and her strong desire for a pet mammoth. We loved chatting with Pam Vaughan (author), Ariel Landy (illustrator), Alison Weiss (editor), and Brent Taylor (agent) about Missy Wants a Mammoth.Learn more about Pam here:Website: https://www.pamvaughanauthor.com/booksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamvau/Learn more about Ariel here:Website: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/childrens-illustration/artists/ariel-landyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellandyart/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy