The We Make Children’s Books Podcast

#AlexisEFajardo #KidBeowulf #StorycomicPresents #EisnerAwardWinner #GraphicNovel #YoungAdultAudience #InspiringStories #Cartoonist #BalancingCreativity #EpicAdventures #ChildrensLiterature #CreativeJourney #Mythology #InspiringYoungReaders #ComicCreator Welcome to Storycomic Presents, folks! In this exciting episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Alexis E. Fajardo, the brilliant mind behind the Eisner Award-winning comic ser...

#SuperheroProject #InspiringStories #DisabilitiesAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #TransformingLives #ResilientKids In this episode, we interview Lisa Kollins, the Founder of The Superhero Project. Discover the incredible work of this internationally acclaimed initiative that empowers children and teens facing serious illnesses and disabilities. Through interviews, they express their aspirations beyond their diagnoses. Collaborating ...

We are excited to have with us the widely acclaimed, award-winning & highly talented Children’s Book Author of ‘Books for Benjamin’, Mr. Rico deRouen!  We had a great time chatting about the importance of making sure as a children’s book author does not use a passive voice in their narration was a new piece of advice I had not heard yet.   Rico also had some great tips and advice for new and seasoned authors.  See more of Mr. R...

#benhatke #childrensbooks #childrensbookauthor #zitathespacegirl #mightyjack #comics  We are excited to have with us  the internationally acclaimed and Eisner award winning Author, Illustrator and Graphic Novelist, Ben Hatke! He is here to chat about his latest book: ‘Reynard’s Tale’, his upcoming book, ‘Things in the Basement’ and we also chatted about world-building and his creation process. Ben also talked about what type of Dun...

We are excited to have with us the Vermont famed & highly talented illustrator and cartoonist Marc Hughes!  We enjoyed chatting about how cartooning has evolved over the last 30 years and the importance between caricature work and illustration work.  We also were able to chat about his latest foray into writing.  See more of Marc’s Work at: https://marchughes.com If you want to see the news report of Marc’s cartooning at the UV...

We are excited to have with us  the internationally acclaimed and nominated Author, Illustrator, and Cartoonist, Eric Gapstur He is here to chat about his latest book: ‘The Magma Cup’  It is the second book in his well-regarded YA graphic novel series, ‘Sort of Super’ See Eric’s work at: https://www.ericgapstur.com/

The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid.  See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/

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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://thecowsgomoo.com/

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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 Work at: https://www.danandjason.n...

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/

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Join us in exploring "Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC!"—a unique graphic novel that dives into the aquatic ecosystem of Lake Champlain. In this interview, author Sandy Murphy shares insights in...

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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, children’s books, games, and more. In t...

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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. Simpson shares insights into the crea...

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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, dreams of a life beyond demolition...

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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 his unique story "My Pet Feet," ex...

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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 explore the origins and inspirations...

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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 storytelling, Samuel discussed the ...

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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 mother of a nonverbal child on the au...

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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 illustrated this engaging tale, shar...

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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 City” and “The Imagination Station,” ...