Rachel Donahue continues her interview with J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his childhood dyslexia served both as an obstacle and an inspiration towards storytelling.

Mentioned in this episode:

* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31

www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions

* J.A. Sommer’s Author Site

www.jasommer.net

* Zao’s Tales

www.goodreads.com/book/show/61459448-zao-s-tales

* Island of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O’Dell

www.goodreads.com/book/show/41044096-island-of-the-blue-dolphins

* The No. 1 Car Spotter - Atinuke

www.goodreads.com/book/show/11630978-the-no-1-car-spotter

* The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith

www.goodreads.com/book/show/7061.The_No_1_Ladies_Detective_Agency

* John D. Neiner - Illustrator

www.neinercreative.com

* Storyteller - Edward Myers

www.bookshop.org/p/books/storyteller-edward-myers/10596113

* Strawberry Girl - Lois Lenski

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Girl

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Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com

Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie

S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com

Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com

Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

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