Video game lovers rejoice, author Dustin Brady has created a chapter series that is perfect for you. And even if you aren't a gamer you can still enjoy this adventurous and imaginative series, Trapped in a Video from AMPKids. 

Dustin sits down with us to talk about his writing process, turning is phone off while he works, and how to ignore the negative comments. 

You can find Dustin and learn about his work at dustinbradybooks.com or on Twitter @Dustinbrady

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Diversity allows us to experience the world through another's eyes and in the graphic novel The Breakaways, author Cathy Johnson introduces us to a lively cast of characters.  I was lucky to get to talk with Cathy and learn where the inspiration came from, how they got started in the art world, and what it is like to pass on these lessons to their students and literary world. 

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Cathygjohn.net

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Everyone is unique and special in their own way.  And that is the message graphic novelist Kimberli Johnson is hoping all readers young and old and know.  In her book Emeline: Knight in Training  Kimberli create a young heroine whose determination helps her succeed.  Crafter for dyslexic readers, Emeline: Knight in Training is accessible and touching for all readers.  

Follow Kimberli on Twitter or Instagram @Kimberlistudio or visit her at kimberlistudio.com 

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Stay Happy, stay healthy, and keep reading.

Ancient Egypt? Space travel? Saving the world? If anyone can handle this Cleopatra can. 

In creating a unique world, you have to blaze your own path, and learn alittle about yourself along the way.  Thank you Mike for talking about your process and how you created this magical world.

Learn more about Mike and his work at operationspacecat.com  and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mikemaihack

Check out the Cleopatra in Space television series on the new NBC Peacock streaming channel.

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For now we hope you are having fun, staying safe, and always reading!

Dive into history in a whole new way.  Nathan Hale (not relation to the historical figure) is the author and illustrator the Nathan Hale Hazardous Tale series, and One Trick Pony talks with us about his process, from research to drawing, and how he came to be a graphic novelist.  

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Everyone has a writing switch and turning it on helps create your story.  Rob Buyea is the author of The Mr. Terupt series and The Perfect Score series, and introduces readers to memorable characters whose stories are full of love and hope and humanity.

You can find more information about Rob at www.robbuyea.com and on Twitter @RobBuyea

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Telling the stories that need to be told, and celebrating the stories you build with others.  Matthew C. Winner is a celebrated teacher librarian and host of two podcasts.  His enthusiasm for reading, his caring nature towards authors and illustrators, make his podcasts a must listen.  Getting to talk with him about libraries, student engagement, and how books can help was a true joy, and joy is what we want all to express and share.

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Kids have so much inside of them and it takes time to discover that.   Author Brigit Young speaks to every young female reader, and adult, with her newest book The Prettiest.  A story of unlikely friendship, discovering yourself, and learning how to accept others.  This empowering novel is timely and relatable.  

Visit Brigit at https://www.brigityoung.com/ or follow her on Twitter @BrigitYoung. 

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Penny is down on her luck...boy is she ever.  But just when everything seems to be going wrong, she meets Walter, and suddenly it doesn't seem too bleak.  Well except for her 12-year-old tyrant of a boss.  Luck Penny is a quirky, and highly engaging graphic novel by Ananth Hirsch and Yuka Ota, full of fun and amusing characters.  Part romance, part coming of age, and definitely hilarious, this story shows how you must always look on the bright side of life.  

To learn more about Lucky Penny visit onipress.com

Follow Ananth Hirsch on Twitter and Instagram @ananthhirsch and follow Yuka Ota on Twitter and Instagram @aidosaur

You can also find more of their amazing work at www.johnnywander.com

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Hungry for a good space adventure, with a dash of humor and wit?  Than Spacebattle Lunchtime is the series for you. We got to sit down with Natalie and learn all about her inspirations, her process and her favorite dessert.  

Learn more about Natalie at natalieriess.com and follow her on Twitter @SnarlBear

You can learn about the Spacebattle Lunchtime series at onipress.com

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