We recorded this during a break in Josh's workday. Please ignore his work phone buzzing incessantly in the background!

Chelsea Lin Wallace is incredible and we hope you enjoy this chat! Chelsea's mom is a psychologist, but it's only here that we really delve into the deepest recesses of her mind and our writing inspiration.

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This episode’s book reviews:

Humphrey the Egg-Splorer by Nadia Ali, illustrated by Valenti Gubianas

Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Donuts for Everybody by Jerrold Connors!

The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com 

Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes you can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com  

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And special thanks to our sponsor Justin Colon and The Kidlit Hive.

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