On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with author and illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz about her debut picture book: The Bakery Dragon.

This book will take you on a magical journey with Ember, a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for treats on a mission to belong. Inspired by her viral Instagram post, Devin has brought her illustrations to life in the most beautiful way.

Come listen as we talk about her journey as an artist and author, her inspiration for the book and her hopes for readers. She also shares some nuggets of inspiration for those writing their own picture books and helps readers understand the role of illustrations and colors in setting the emotional scene of a book. It was such a joyful conversation!

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2024/12/09/magic-and-emotion-the-bakery-dragon-with-devin-elle-kurtz/

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