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Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors Podcast

"Where Children's Book Readers discover heartfelt stories, and aspiring Children's Book Authors learn the business behind them — writing, publishing, distribution, marketing, and sales."
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Exploring Ottawa Through a Whimsical Lens: The Magic of Pixie Dusted Ottawa

October 06, 2026 53:24

Mary-Jean Harris, the esteemed author of "Pixie Dusted Ottawa," graces our podcast today to elucidate the inspiration and creative process behind her enchanting children's book.At the heart of this episode lies the intent to cultivate …

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Episode 102: The Audiobook Wizard: Bridging the Gap for Blind and Visually Impaired Children

Interviews Published Children's Book Authors Children's Book Inspiration Diversity & Inclusion Storytelling Techniques Special Needs & Accessibility

The Audiobook Wizard: How Richard Rieman Is Making Children's Literature Accessible for AllGuest: Richard Rieman, "The Audiobook Wizard"Episode SummaryRichard Rieman has pioneered a transformative approach to children's literature: enhanced audiobooks that include audio descriptions …

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Adventures in Storytelling: Commemorating 100 Episodes of Insights into Children's Book Authorship

Interviews Published Children's Book Authors Author Career Journey Publishing & Self-Publishing Children's Literature Impact Educational Themes Marketing & Promotion

Episode 100: Celebrating a Milestone in StorytellingThis episode marks a huge milestone — our 100th episode of Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors! We look back at how it all began, the …

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Ep. 101: Ella's Way — How One Children's Book Sparked a Kindness Movement (Sherry Cerino)

Interviews Published Children's Book Authors Children's Book Inspiration Author Career Journey Diversity & Inclusion Storytelling Techniques

Episode SummarySherry Cerino is a children's book author and founder of Ella's Way, a nonprofit built on a simple but powerful mission: teaching kids kindness, diversity awareness, and acceptance through storytelling.Sherry traces her journey …

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From the Trails to the Page: Author Mark Villarreal on Raising the Next Generation of Nature Explorers

Interviews Published Children's Book Authors Children's Book Inspiration Family Stories Nature & Animals

Mark Villarreal, the esteemed author behind the series "The Adventures of Park Ranger Brock Cliffhanger and His Junior Park Rangers," joins us to elucidate the profound significance of storytelling in children's literature.His commitment to …

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