In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, host Melissa speaks with author Kim Pollock McGrath about her journey from being a first-grade teacher to becoming a children's book author. Kim shares her experiences with storytelling, the inspiration behind her book 'The Carefree Tumbleweed', and the importance of kindness and friendship in children's lives. They discuss the creative process of writing and illustrating children's books, the significance of reading to children, and the joy of sharing stories that teach valuable life lessons. Kim emphasizes the importance of resilience and staying true to oneself, encouraging listeners to never give up on their dreams.

takeaways

• Kim Pollock McGrath was a first-grade teacher for 29 years.
• She found inspiration for her writing after personal losses.
• The Carefree Tumbleweed teaches children about friendship and kindness.
• Kim emphasizes the importance of being kind to everyone.
• She believes that most people are nice, despite occasional unkindness.
• Her books are designed to be interactive and engaging for children.
• Kim's writing process involves a lot of feedback from kids and teachers.
• She aims to create books that can be used in classrooms.
• Reading to children is crucial for their development and imagination.
• Kim encourages others to pursue their dreams and share their stories.
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Helpful Links

• Facebook author page: Kim Pollock McGrath Children's Author

• Grab The Carefree Tumbleweed https://amzn.to/4k1MKYW

• website kimmcgrath.net

• Her Author’s Page https://amzn.to/3XuodSF