The California Gold Rush significantly influenced the history of California and the United States. It created a lasting impact by boosting industrial and agricultural development and helped set the course of California’s development by spurring its economic growth and transition to statehood.

There is a lot to learn about this amazing time in history, so join us as we pan through the good, the bad, and the shiny...in today's episode: The California Gold Rush.

California Gold Rush - Rated G

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Today Owen and I interview Meghan White, author of Joey Flynn's Extraordinary Tale.  You will learn an bit about the story (no spoilers) a bit about Meghan and a bit about her journey writing this excellent book about a regular boy going through some life changes with the help of a very special friend.  

You can get your very own copy by going to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1980667225/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Interview With Children's Book Author Meghan White

Today instead of our usual format, I had an opportunity to interview children's book author Chip Mattis.  Chip discusses his new book Under The Dancing Tree and talks about his style, influences and how he combined his love of his family and his love of writing to give us this simple, yet powerful book.  

Links to find Chip:
https://chipmattis.com/
Twitter - @chipmattis

Interview With Author Chip Mattis - G

We all have them.  Some are wonderful, some are scary.  We are talking about those midnight movies....dreams.

You Must Be Dreaming - G

Just some brief announcement to kick off the 2019 season of Kid's Stuff.  New partners, give-a-ways and videos of Owen and Dad doing fun stuff!

California Gold Rush - Rated G

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