311. How Children’s Books Change Lives: Kat Kronenberg’s Story and Creative Advice

In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan speaks with children's author Kathryn about the magic of creativity, the journey of writing children's books, and the importance of imagination. Kathryn shares her personal experiences of overcoming doubts and rediscovering her creative spirit later in life. They discuss the intricacies of crafting stories for children, the publishing process, and the significance of collaboration with illustrators. Kathryn emphasizes the value of feedback and community in the creative process and shares inspiring moments from her interactions with young readers. The conversation concludes with Kathryn's aspirations for future projects and encouragement for aspiring creatives to pursue their dreams with joy and tenacity.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Reclaim Your Imagination – Kat’s journey reminds us that everyone is creative at their core. Even if you’ve set creativity aside or faced life’s hardships, you can reignite your imagination and let your unique magic shine.

🎨 The Power of Persistence – Kat describes writing her first book as a wrestling match but urges us to keep “falling forward.” Whether you’re learning new skills, facing rejection, or working with limited resources, tenacity and small daily steps matter most.

🎨 Impact Beyond the Page – Children’s books aren’t just for kids. Kat demonstrates how powerful, distilled messages—delivered through stories and smiles—can profoundly affect people of all ages and backgrounds, helping us all to dream big, love big, and think big.

Links and Resources:

• Kat Kronenberg’s Website: https://katkronenberg.com/

• Kat’s Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KugZuj

• Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI): https://scbwi.org

• Mike Brennan’s Website & Daily Creative Habit Resources: https://mikebrennan.me

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