Author Chris Crutcher talks about the power of storytelling for young people, the vital role of honest stories, and more work to come. We also briefly discuss Angus, the filmed adaptation that was released from his work. You can read more about Chris at http://www.chriscrutcher.com

Author Jo Hackl talks about creating Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, exploring first-gen college experiences, and shares about a plethora of resources, including grants for educators. You can read more about Jo's work and locate more information at https://johackl.com.

Author, illustrator, and educator Adam Gudeon talks about his work in the visual and verbal for young readers, the poetry of picture books, and the beautiful and generative work with students with neurodivergence.

Richard Pace stops by the podcast to talk about his work in comics, including art in progress and his experiences with creatives like Mark Russell and Jim Zub.

Comics creator and author John Lees talks about crafting suspense in the visual medium, including his work with Alex Cormack and titles like Sink, Mountainhead, The Crimson Cage, and The Nasty (issue 6 just out recently).

Author Thushanthi Ponweera talks about the joy of working the verse novels, centering Sri Lankan experiences, and the new book, I Am Kavi. You can read more about Thushanthi's work at https://www.thushanthiponweera.com

Comics creator Ian Richardson talks about working in the worlds of 2000 AD, Image Comics, Halo and more. You can follow more about Ian's work at https://www.instagram.com/ian_richardson_art

Comics creator David Whalen talks about his journey into the medium and the stories that he is drawn to share through Correct Handed Comics. You can find out more at https://www.correcthandedcomics.com.

Comics creator Aaron Lopresti talks about his path in the industry and recent work crafting in his creator-owned worlds. You can read more about Aaron's work at https://aaronlopresti.com/

Comics and picture book author/illustrator Russ Cox talks about his creative journey, working across media, and creating for young/all-ages readers. You can find out more about Russ's work at https://www.smilingotis.com