Dec 31, 2024
Get ready for an all star end oof the year episode of Reading
with Your Kids! We had a really impressive lineup of guests,
starting with 13-year-old author Orion Jean. Orion wrote a book
called "Race to Kindness" about a young boy who uses kindness to
inspire his community. Orion is wise beyond his years - he talked
about how kindness can make a big impact, even in small
conversations. It was awesome to hear how he's already making a
difference through projects like donating toys, meals, and
books.
Next up was comedian Joe Ghetto, who wrote a new children's book
called "Where's Bearry?" about his son losing a favorite stuffed
animal. Joe shared how the story became a fun way for him to bond
with his kids through reading. He had a great perspective on how
writing for kids is a different creative process than his comedy
work, but he really enjoyed the challenge.
We also heard from author Rajani LaRocca about her new fantasy book
"Sona and the Golden Beast." Rajani created this rich,
Indian-inspired world and the story deals with some heavy themes
around colonialism. But she balanced that with relatable characters
and emotions that draw you in. I loved how she talked about putting
her characters through tough situations to see how they'd handle
it.
And we met 15-year-old DeMarco Avant, who wrote a book called
"Teenage Boss" to teach financial literacy to other teens. DeMarco
has already accomplished so much, like taking college classes in
high school. But he was refreshingly honest about still making
mistakes with money sometimes.
Finally, bestselling author Kendare Blake joined us to discuss her
new YA book "Warrior of Legend." This is the conclusion to her
"Hero Maker" duology, which is connected to her previous "Three
Dark Crowns" series. Kendare shared how she loves putting her
characters through challenging situations to see how they
respond.
Overall, this episode was a great mix of creativity, wisdom, and
inspiration from authors at all different stages of their careers.
I always love hearing the stories behind the books and how the
writers put their hearts into their work.
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