Protests and Pizza Crises: How Children's Books Open New Worlds

Welcome to another episode of The Writer's Release Podcast! We are a 60-minute podcast highlighting 3 authors with newly published books answering the question, "How has publishing released you?" This week's episode features two children's book authors! Linda Linda Gaston-Bessellieu and Tawana Bessellieu discuss their brilliant co-author Jaliyah Bessellieu-Webb. Author Regina Reed shares her story inspired by her sons! Both interviews unveils how writing opened new worlds for the authors. Regina Reed and 1 more Max and the Worldwide Pizza Crisis What would you do if there was NO MORE PIZZA anywhere in the world? How far would you go to find another delectable slice? When Max is faced with a Worldwide Pizza Crisis, he can't just sit around and wait to see what happens. If there is no more pizza left on Earth, there might just be some out in the galaxy somewhere. He and his baby brother take their trusty rocket to outer space in search of pizza. In this outer space book for kids, readers will go on a fun adventure with Max as he learns a lesson about perseverance from an unexpected space friend. Perfect for kids who love outer space, pizza, and rockets,Max and the Worldwide Pizza Crisis will delight young readers and caregivers alike with its simple and fun plot. Linda Linda Gaston-Bessellieu, Tawana Bessellieu and Jaliyah Bessellieu-Webb My Protest Series My Protest is an illustrated book that depicts the Black Lives Matter protest in Sandy Springs, Georgia and the effect of the coronavirus through the eyes of a four-year-old child. It is meant to help young children better understand the meaning of protesting and being safe with the risks of the virus. When asked what she wants readers to take away from this book, Bessellieu answers, "The need to ask and listen to how young children perceive major things going on around us in this world. They have feelings and their perception of things should not be ignored. It should be discussed in a way they can understand. It also can help children to better comprehend without fear or leaving it to their own interpretation of serious issues."