children’s books

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? I see a new Dork Matters ep with Ben and Lexi. We're dorking out about the best, most amazing, legendary children's book illustrator-authors! With a bit of conspiracy theorizing about the Sankebetsu brown bear incident. Grab a blanky, get comfy, and let us tell you a story.

FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:

• Sankebetsu brown bear incident
• Legendary illustrators
  • Maurice Sendak - Where the Wild Things Are, Chicken Soup with Rice
  • Dr Seuss (Theodore Geisel), The Grinch, Green Eggs & Ham
  • Eric Carle - Brown Bear, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
  • Richard Scarry - Best Ever/Busytown
  • Beatrix potter - Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Jeremy Fisher
  • Clement Hurd - Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny
  • EH Shepard - The Wind in the Willows, Winni-the-Pooh
  • Ul de Rico - THE RAINBOW GOBLINS!
  • Ezra Jack Keats - The Snowy Day, Peter’s Chair

BONUS CONTENT:

• Ul de Rico concept art for The Neverending Story (1984)
• Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen: Unusual History of Censorship by Laura Cattrysse
• Beatrix Potter - The Dead Authors
• Prodorkcer Jess Schmidt's picks:
  • say what you will about Roald Dahl, but Quentin Blake is an iconic illustrator in my mind
  • Ludwig Bemelmans of the Madeline books was another fave of my childhood
  • Shel Silverstein was my first introduction to poetry and again just iconic
  • The Velveteen Rabbit was a book that I asked for all the time, illustrated by William Nicholson

"I remember that as a child, when I felt overwhelmed, my mother would reassure me by saying, ‘One piece at a time.’ That’s good advice for many things in life." -Eric Carle

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Over 50 years ago, Judy Blume wrote a classic coming-of-age novel about a nice girl who was simultaneously facing a move to New Jersey, sixth grade, puberty, and questions about God and religion. They say good things come to those who wait…the multi-hyphenate host of The JV Club, Janet  Varney, joins us to weigh in on if this adaptation was one of those things. Plus, a lot of good and informative strike talk, and a few more ideas for childhood classics to adapt. 

What’s Good
Drea - A View of the World from Fifth Avenue
Janet - feeling fired up about equity
Ify - ripped-off sleeves to show off the guns; big union meeting

ITIDIC

1. WGA on Strike!
   1. Re: Unions Coming Together
   2. Re: Productions put on hold
2. Burger King is Launching a New Spider-Man Burger

Staff Picks
Janet - A Walk on the Moon
Drea - The Starling Girl, Girl Flu.
Ify - Mobile Suit Gundam 1, 2, and 3

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Janet Varney

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Children's book author, Winsome Bingham, joins us for a discussion around Black family tradition, diversity in books, and her Coretta Scott King Award Winning Book, 'Soul Food Sunday'.

Learn more about Winsome Bingham

>> https://binghamwrites.com/

Grab the book Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham, illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

>> https://amzn.to/3d4sE2h

Connect with Winsome Bingham on:

>> Instagram: https://instagram.com/ArmyVetFive

>> Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ArmyVet5 

Watch the full video interview with Winsome Bingham:
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We often hear about adoption from the adoptive parent’s point of view. Rarely do we get to step into the mind of a child and learn what the experience is for them. Once the actual adoption process is finalized, it’s easy to negate all the emotions the child experiences. And while adoption is beautiful, the child often struggles through trauma, separation, and loss. 

Before children can even explore adjusting to this new life, their emotions around adoption deserve our attention. 

This author spotlight is on Anna Maria DiDio, MSW. Ana Maria is a writer, speaker, women's advocate, adoption life coach, and mother. 

Using her own experience, Anna Maria started journaling her adoption adventure to Mexico and writing a memoir and children's book about adoption and blended families.

Her book Many People to Love encourages readers to explore what children think and feel about their new family and the family they may have left behind. A sensitive and powerful book that focuses on children's emotions and learning a new culture without losing their identity.

Throughout the conversation, we discuss the untold stories of adoption and blended families. Anna Maria shares why it's important to listen to children's voices about their adoption, how to help them process their unresolved emotions and issues, and how to guide and support them on this new journey.

She also talks about what led her to adopt, her family's challenges, and her advice to parents considering adoption.

Learn more about Anna Maria DiDio

>> https://www.amdidio.com/

Grab the book Many People to Love by Anna Maria DiDio, illustrated by Tatiana Lobanova

>> https://amzn.to/3oeW6oz

Connect with Anna Maria DiDio on:

>> Instagram: https://instagram.com/amdidio

>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.m.didio

Watch the full video interview with Anna Maria DiDio

>> https://www.facebook.com/AidynsBooks/videos/1201865670649421/

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Over the last few years, we’ve all taken the time to consider exactly what family means to us. We would venture into the world avoiding unfamiliar people, sanitizing multiple times a day– all to keep our family safe.

What a crazy time! A time that made us realize what matters the most, family. A group of people, blood-related or not, that loves and cares for each other because, at the end of the day, Family is Forever.

In this episode, we have Leslie Gang in our author spotlight! Leslie is an avid theater enthusiast, educator, children’s book author, and co-founder of Hindi's Libraries, a non-profit organization that donates new and gently used books, founded in 2018 in memory of Dr. Hindi Krinsky. 

Hindi's Libraries has donated over 400,000 books and partnered with 650 organizations worldwide!

Leslie's book But Family is Forever, represents different types of families to help children respect differences and focus on what matters most.

During the conversation, we discuss diversity within the family, but also hone in on commonalities. Leslie also shares the bittersweet story of how Hindi's Libraries started, how they built family and community inside the organization, and how people can make a huge difference with books.

Learn more about Leslie Gang

>> https://www.hindislibraries.org/

Grab the book But Family is Forever by Leslie Gang, illustrated by Misha Narducci

>> https://amzn.to/3Ba0MUa

Connect with Leslie Gang on:

>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/hindislibraries

>> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hindislibraries/

Watch the full video interview with Leslie Gang

>> https://www.facebook.com/AidynsBooks/videos/545156544011831/

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The past few years have drastically changed our way of living. It changes the way we communicate, work, and educate our children. While we are so busy adjusting to change, we often forget that our children also need support.

Today, the author spotlight is on Dr. Tamera Foley, a veteran educator and advocate for children's trauma and mental health issues. 

She is passionate about helping parents and children practice mindfulness, and self-care, and create healthy habits that support their overall well-being with books and journals.

Dr. Tamera's book Cassie's Big Change is about a girl and her journey as she adjusts to the changes in her life before, during, and after the peak of COVID-19. She also created an Exploring My Emotions journal that gives children the opportunity to write and record their feelings and reflections, and do fun interactive activities for parents and children. 

Throughout this episode, we talk about the importance of having a check-in with your child’s mental health, how to use tools like books, journals, and technology to converse with your child about their emotions, and how to exercise mindfulness with your children.

Learn more about Dr. Tamera Foley

>> https://www.education4allnow.org/who-we-are

Grab the book Cassie's Big Change by Dr. Tamera Foley

>> https://amzn.to/3yAgMMt

Connect with Dr. Tamera Foley on:

>> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/education4allnow/

>> Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/tamera.foley 

Watch the full video interview with Dr. Tamera Foley

>> https://www.facebook.com/AidynsBooks/videos/779818350136127/

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Have you ever been in a situation where your child wakes up as Mr. Grumpy pants, and you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around them? 

Their negative energy affects you and everyone else in the household, and they have no idea how to deal with the bad attitude. What we can do to help them as parents is to show the flip side of what it will look like if they choose to be in a good mood.

This author spotlight is on Wendy Fedan! Wendy is a full-time illustrator, caricaturist, and the author of multiple books.

Wendy’s picture flip book, The Very Very Very Bad/Good Day!, is a story that illustrates how a negative attitude affects what happens to your day.

In this episode, we discuss how our kids can choose between a good and a bad mood, how negativity affects their day and the people around them, and how to help them take charge and be accountable for their attitude.

Wendy also shares her journey to writing, the struggles and rejections she faced before publishing books, and her advice to aspiring writers who want to publish their own books. 

Learn more about Wendy Fedan

>> https://cawbooks.weebly.com/

Grab the book The Very Very Very Bad/Good Day! By Wendy Fedan

>> https://cawbooks.weebly.com/caw-bookstore.html

Connect with Wendy Fedan on:

>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfedan

>> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyfedan/

Watch the full video interview with Wendy Fedan

>> https://www.facebook.com/AidynsBooks/videos/756693452126246/

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What happens after you go viral? How do you go viral in the first place? There is no perfect formula to make something go viral on social media, but there are things you can do to make it more likely. Today’s guest had a viral post on social media that opened up opportunities for a book deal and a line of plush toys.

Today’s guest is Danielle Murrell Cox. She self-published an uplifting coloring book called Black Queens & Kings. She then went viral on social media which led to a publishing deal with Harper Collins for her next book, My Hair. Then she created the plush toy line Zuri and Dre, based on the characters from Black Queens & Kings. Danielle based her characters on people in her family and community, and really put “the puzzle of you” into her ideas.

In today’s episode you will learn what factors led to Danielle going viral, and what happened afterwards. You’ll also hear about the personal experiences that led Danielle to create her characters with wide noses and natural hair styles. Finally, you will find out some amazing tips for how to progress in your business when you’re not sure what to do next, like going to trade shows, getting on top of your e-mail marketing, and creating a Kickstarter campaign for a new project.


EPISODE CLIFF NOTES

• Learn how Danielle injected her own experiences into her first entrepreneurial project. [10:11]
• Find out exactly what Danielle posted that went viral on social media. [12:55]
• Learn how to up your chances of going viral on social media. [14:35]
• Find out the differences between self-publishing a book and working with a publisher. [18:18]
• Learn how much time it takes to get a children’s book to market when working with a publisher. [21:27]
• Find out what inspired Danielle to turn her artwork into plush toys. [23:49]
• Learn how Danielle pivoted when she found out her original idea would be too expensive. [25:15]
• Find out the unique way Danielle used social media to pick the names for her plush dolls. [28:19]
• Learn essential tips from Azhelle for what to do when you’re not sure how to get to the next step in your business. [37:12]
• Hear about Danielle’s experiences as a Black woman both in the toy industry and as a graphic designer. [42:24]

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For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/135

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It’s the last episode of the current series, and I’m joined by David Gedge frontman and only constant member of indie-rockers, and John Peel favourites, The Wedding Present. We talk about David’s plan to release a new 7” single every month in 2022, a project The Wedding Present pulled off back in 1992. We also talk about taking third album “Seamonsters” back on the road, working with Steve Albini, writing songs as you get older, and more!

My other guest is author Jon Miles, who has just released his fun debut novel “The Ice Scream Factory”, aimed at junior/middle-schoolers. We talk about what it takes to write your first book, and Jon also reads a section of the book for the episode.

“The Ice Scream Factory” by Jon Miles is available to order exclusively from Amazon.

Thanks for listening this series. It’s been quite a ride.

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Today Jan and Larissa talk about Jan’s new children’s book, Brandon the Bee - Bee You.  If you’re looking for a great upcoming Christmas gift for your children, you may want to check out her new book.

About Brave Enough:
Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. 

We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...

When you add one simple word to Brave, it changes the very meaning … by definition Brave Enough means ... to endure or face unpleasant conditions or behavior without showing fear as required for that situation.

Just enough bravery for one minute, one hour, one day, one obstacle at a time.

We want to share life with you, so join us in the conversation by subscribing today:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincouraged411/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeInCouragedMoments
Website: www.be-in-couraged.com

Join the conversation by just listening or (we hope) by weighing in with your truths, questions and opinions. We don’t just want the heavy stuff either, share the silly things that bring you joy.

About Us:
Larissa Johnson: I’m the proud mamma of the one and only perfect Marley. My world is her; I love being her mommy, and we are always out exploring. I have faced struggles in my life that I have not let define me, but they have made me the strong independent woman I am today. I enjoy college football, specifically my Ohio State Buckeyes! If it has to do with Star Wars, Pirates, Marvel or Disney, it is a safe bet with me. Horses and barrel racing hold a special place in my heart. [LEARN MORE]

Jan Sherman: Being a mom to my son Brandon and two step-children is the best job in the world!  I also have three grandchildren that I am incredibly proud of.  My husband, Tim, and I have two Yorkies who are a part of our family and travel everywhere with us.  My heart is full!  I love football, NASCAR, and soccer, and enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, and snowshoeing.  That fresh air keeps me young – LOL! [LEARN MORE]

Brave Enough is produced by Larissa Johnson for Be-In-Couraged, an outreach of MSW Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization.

It’s HALLOWEEN! Today we want to talk about the festivities of Halloween and how you can celebrate this fun time with your family, in a way that makes sense to you.

About Brave Enough:
Brave Enough is here to remind you, you’re not alone and that you have the strength to be Brave Enough for one more day. 

We want to join you in everyday life to bring you laughter, joy and friendship. To talk about, well, whatever is on our minds (and yours). We want to tackle the things that women face everyday … the good, the bad and the ugly ...

When you add one simple word to Brave, it changes the very meaning … by definition Brave Enough means ... to endure or face unpleasant conditions or behavior without showing fear as required for that situation.

Just enough bravery for one minute, one hour, one day, one obstacle at a time.

We want to share life with you, so join us in the conversation by subscribing today:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beincouraged411/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincouraged411/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeInCouragedMoments
Website: www.be-in-couraged.com

Join the conversation by just listening or (we hope) by weighing in with your truths, questions and opinions. We don’t just want the heavy stuff either, share the silly things that bring you joy.

About Us:
Larissa Johnson: I’m the proud mamma of the one and only perfect Marley. My world is her; I love being her mommy, and we are always out exploring. I have faced struggles in my life that I have not let define me, but they have made me the strong independent woman I am today. I enjoy college football, specifically my Ohio State Buckeyes! If it has to do with Star Wars, Pirates, Marvel or Disney, it is a safe bet with me. Horses and barrel racing hold a special place in my heart. [LEARN MORE]

Jan Sherman: Being a mom to my son Brandon and two step-children is the best job in the world!  I also have three grandchildren that I am incredibly proud of.  My husband, Tim, and I have two Yorkies who are a part of our family and travel everywhere with us.  My heart is full!  I love football, NASCAR, and soccer, and enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, and snowshoeing.  That fresh air keeps me young – LOL! [LEARN MORE]

Brave Enough is produced by Larissa Johnson for Be-In-Couraged, an outreach of MSW Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Michael Muller was a first grade teacher and a man committed to creating and supporting things of beauty in this world.. then came along a furry little rascal that was full of personality - Mirabelle.

Mirabelle was a Boston Terrier gifted to him, soon she was inspiring him to create children’s books.  The Adventures of Mirabelle was born.

In this conversation, Charu Kumarhia and Muller talk about their shared love of the breed and why it was so important to find things of joy over the last few years. 

https://www.theadventuresofmirabelle.com/

www.charukumarhia.com

www.charukumarhia.com

Got a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.com
Find us online:
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Our guest today is Shannon Anderson

Shannon is an award-winning author, coach, and national speaker. She served as the regional advisor for the Indiana Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and was named one of the Top 10 Teachers who inspired the Today Show in 2019.

Her children's book titles include:

• Too Shy to Say Hi – 2021
• A Deed a Day - 20221
• The Story of Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Book for New Readers - 2020
• Monster & Dragon Write Poems – 2018
• Coasting Casey: A Tale of Busting Boredom in School – 2016
• Penelope Perfect: A Tale of Perfectionism Gone Wild – 2015
• I Am Not A Pirate – 2013

We’ve invited Shannon back to Success InSight to chat about her newest books

• Y Is for Yet: A Growth Mindset Alphabet - 2020
• Mindset Power: A Kid’s Guide to Growing Better Every Day - 2020
• A Leader’s Guide to Mindset Power (Free Download)

To learn more about Shannon and her work, please visit her website at www.shannonisteaching.com

Click here to visit Shannon’s Author Page on Amazon

Click here to connect with Shannon on LinkedIn.

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Today on 22 Motivational Minutes, Nancy and I talk candidly about her approach to writing this series of books to empower children and parents to help with situations people confront when it comes to diversity.  Nancy shares how she shared this project with her daughter after she graduated from college and how she used her law background to create these purpose-driven life lessons. Listen in as we discuss the power of managing, motivating and manifesting. The mainstay of Nancy’s message is the power of overcoming adversity through stories.

Nancy J. Ganz is an author, internationally certified Executive & Parenting Coach, and Harvard-trained Mediator & Negotiator.  Her first book, "Finding Peace at the Center of the Storm" was a #1 New Release on Amazon. Using her proprietary parenting tools and techniques that she developed over decades working with parents and children, she helps parents to lay the foundation for healthy emotional development, decisive-thinking, a positive mindset and proactive conflict resolution skills.

You can learn more about Nancy and her books at: https://www.feelgoodfables.com/

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Content is King. How many times have you heard that statement? And how many times did you take that statement seriously? Today’s podcast episode is focused on teaching you strategies and tactics to build your brand identity as a toy creator. In today’s world, a big part of building that identity is going to be the content you create. So that’s why I reached out to Albert Lawrence, an experienced show host who has interviewed Oprah, Dolly Parton, and Kermit The Frog throughout his media career.

Albert shares how he first started building his media personality within the white space that he identified within his own industry. You’ll learn there's a cross between opportunity, passion, and identity that generates the magnetism and vibe that leads to organic engagement and virality. In this conversation, we even chat about Amazon Live which is essentially a home shopping channel filled with social media influencers. If you’re looking for inspiration and motivation to build your toy brand, this episode is a must-listen.


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/57

🎓 5 Streamlined Steps To Your Next Playful Product Launch in 1 Interactive Masterclass: learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

💡 The Great Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp: Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in just 5 days. Register here: learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp

Have you ever thought about inventing or designing a game? There are two markets you can create games for. The mass market and the hobby market. And on today’s podcast episode, we have Eric Slauson, an accomplished game designer who specializes in designing social and party games. Eric shares with us the process he uses to develop his game concepts, and this process is proven and works!

As the creator of two popular games, Tattoo Stories, and MonsDRAWsity, Eric jumps into a valuable conversation around the different tiers of trade shows for new game inventors and what value you can take from each. What’s especially interesting about this conversation is the conversion of mass from The Toy Coach and hobby from Eric. Get ready to learn from both sides, and pick up insights along the way.


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/56

🎓 5 Streamlined Steps To Your Next Playful Product Launch in 1 Interactive Masterclass: learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

💡 The Great Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp: Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in just 5 days. Register here: learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp

Get your notebook and pen toy people, because we’re about to get down to business. In today’s podcast episode, we talk about the grind of obtaining funding for your toy business. My guest is Terri Nichelle Bradley, the founder, and CEO of Brown Toy Box. Terri’s toy company, Brown Toy Box, makes STEAM culturally representative, accessible, and fun. In 200, Terri was named one of Inc’s 100 Top Female Founders, her company received $10,000 as a part of Targets Accelerator program and was also a recipient of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. Terri drops in to share her toy business journey. From failures to successes and everything in between, Terri shares tips and advice based on her personal experience.

This episode also touches on very sensitive topics to black women in business. Terri and I chat about the monetary limits black women tend to place on themselves. We talk about the importance of asking for what you need and not what you can “make work”. If you’re ready to learn some actionable next steps to take in raising funding for your toy business, give this episode a listen.


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/55

🎓 5 Streamlined Steps To Your Next Playful Product Launch in 1 Interactive Masterclass: learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

💡 The Great Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp: Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in just 5 days. Register here: learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp

We had a wonderful time connecting with K is for Kreyol author Kara Badette. We reminisce about her experiences growing up Haitian-American, her journey as an author, and the inspiration behind writing this book. 

Order your copy here: https://www.karabadette.com/k-is-for-kreyol 

This episode was recorded LIVE on the Stereo App