In this episode of The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast, we sit down with Derek Amarrillas, author of Socko: The Flamingo with Tennis Shoes, for a conversation about SEL books, emotions, and the power of storytelling in children’s literature.

Derek shares insight into how stories can help children better understand their feelings, build empathy, and grow through meaningful reading experiences. This episode is especially valuable for parents, educators, librarians, writers, and children’s book lovers interested in social-emotional learning, emotional awareness, and books that support young readers.

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