Hi, everyone. Today, I'm discussing what I've learned about Korean culture through Korean language classes.

How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK7wGAYP6k

Korea Society Language Classes

https://www.koreasociety.org/online-language

To see my work, visit:

https://www.nmillerillustration.com/

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Hi Everyone, today my guest is a return guest Benson Shum, children's book author and illustrator of Anzu the Great Kaju and Mooncakes Mean Family. Here is more about Benson:

Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. He uses watercolor and ink to create his illustrations. His books, Anzu the Great Listener & Anzu the Great Kaiju were awarded for Outstanding Achievement in Social Emotional Literature (SEL) by the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC). Aside from writing and illustrating, Benson is also an Animation Supervisor at the Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Visit Benson's Website.

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Hi Everyone! My guest today is Noelle, and she is a YA author and has some exciting projects brewing. Here is more about her:

Noelle Monét is a Queer, Jewish, Black-biracial registered nurse and author living in the South. In the summers she co-owns a beachside ice cream store with her partner. In the off-season, she spends her time with her three children playing in the dirt and hunting down the perfect diner grilled cheese. When she’s not writing, she’s probably reading, abandoning a new hobby, or sitting on her porch counting the Mississippis during a storm and watching the lightning bugs dance.

Noelle's website

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Hi Everyone, My guest today is DK Ryland, children's book author and illustrator. Here is more about DK:

DK is the picture book author/illustrator of GIRAFFE IS TOO TALL FOR THIS BOOK which was a Target Book Club book of the month. She loves to draw animals and nature and enjoys quirky and subversive humor. Before becoming an author/illustrator, DK filmed wildlife in Africa, was a collegiate All-American and professional athlete, and taught middle school English. DK received a PBChat mentorship with Cori Doerrfeld in 2019 and was a PBParty finalist in 2020. When not writing and illustrating, you can find DK going on adventures with her husband and two kids, playing pickleball, or reading a book. Her next picture book, HAVE YOU SEEN MY ACORN? releases in August 2024. 

Visit DK's site for more info:

https://dkryland.com/

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Hi Everyone! My guest today is Shanda McCloskey. Here is more about Shanda:

Shanda (rhymes with panda) McCloskey comes from a whole family of different kinds of artists and entrepreneurs! She studied art in Atlanta and New York City. But before writing and illustrating kids books, she taught art to high-schoolers. Shanda now lives in Ball Ground, Georgia with her husband, daughters, and dog. She is also co-creator of the Author Visit Podcast and Author Visit Central.

Shanda's website

Author Visit Podcast

Author Visit Central

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Hi Everyone! Today my guest is Kaitlyn Sanchez, children's book author and agent. Here is more about Kaitlyn:

Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez is a mom, wife, literary agent, middle school math teacher, and picture book author. She's also the proud co-creator and co-host of the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest and Kidlit Zombie Week as well as creator and co-host of the Kidlit Fall Writing Frenzy Contest.

Kaitlyn's Website:

https://kaitlynleannsanchez.com/

Another interview about her work as a literary agent:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0hO9xuMmxc

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Hi Everyone! My special guest today is Monica Acker, children's book author and agency sib at Bradford Literary Agency.

More about Monica.

Monica Acker is a writer and educator. She holds a BA in creative arts and a MAT degree in childhood education. Monica is a member of SCBWI, 12x12, and Children's Book Insider. She lives in Reading, Massachusetts, with her family. She is the author of Brave Like Mon published by Beaming Book.

Visit Monica's website:

https://www.monicaacker.com/

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Hi Everyone! Today, I'm talking about the wonderful writers' retreat that I attended at the Highlights Foundation Barn.

Here is a link to learn more.

Highlights Foundation Retreats

Brandon Sanderson Lectures for Writing SF and Fantasy

Jed Herne Questions for Readers

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Hi everyone! My guest today is Neha Rawat is a children's book illustrator from India. She graduated and worked as a software engineer for five years, after which I started my freelance illustration career. Her clients include Harper Collins, Candlewick Press, and Running Press.

Neha's site

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Hi Everyone, I interviewed Ali Terese, children's book author of Free Period. Here is more about Ali:

Ali Terese writes funny and heartfelt middle grade and YA stories. FREE PERIOD (Scholastic Press – March 5, 2024) is her debut novel. It is a middle grade story of friendship and period equity complete with laugh-out-loud shenanigans, delightfully disgusting desserts, and some world-changing crafts. The fun continues in Fall 2025 when Ali launches her next middle grade comedy VOTES FOR G.O.A.T.S with Aladdin / S&S.

Ali's site

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Ali's suggested resources:

Gwen Hayes was the craft book author I blanked on yesterday - this book is teensy and perfect! https://www.romancingthebeat.com/. And Michael Hauge is the screenwriting teacher with the six-turning points outline :) https://storymastery.com/

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