You are in for a very special and important episode this week. I had the pleasure of speaking with Caldecott-winning author-illustrator Dan Santat. One of the highlights of this week's episode is a very honest and vulnerable conversation about the personal story that inspired After the Fall. We discuss the societal stigma around mental health and specifically anxiety and depression. Dan shares great advice for aspiring authors and illustrators about finding your own voice and style when you are inspired by so many great others around. You will be interested to learn what job Dan would have had if he hadn’t found a love of art and storytelling. We also discuss the beauty that comes from boredom. Finally, Dan shares some of his upcoming projects and books. I know you will be moved by this episode.

Books discussed in this episode with affiliate links for purchase:

After the Fall

Bear is a Bear

Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

The Aquanaut

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Open The Magic,

Courtney Hinshaw

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