Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Episodes
Tips on How to Become a Bestselling Children’s Author | Amazon Marketing, Writing Tips & More
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to become a bestselling children’s author? In this episode, we talk about writing picture books and middle grade, succeeding with Amazon market...
Mental Health & Children’s Books | Finding Sunshine Through Cloudy Days
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sat down with Kendall Concini-Moore, debut children’s book author of Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure and creator of @CloudyDayChr...
Learn How Vicky Cepeda Writes Inclusive Stories for Kids with Disabilities
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debut children’s book author Vicky Cepeda, creator of JJ & Frijolito. In this inspiring episode, Vicky shares her journey from the Dominican Rep...
Learn How Screenwriting Skills Bring Picture Books to Life
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with children's book author and screenwriter Lisa Marsico to explore how she transformed her screenwriting talent into the charming childre...
Breaking Boundaries: Through Art, Imagination & Animation in Children's Books
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Alexandra Adlawan, a children's book author, illustrator, and animator whose creative vision is redefining what’s possible in children’s ...
Learn How to Build Visibility, Connect with Readers, and Boost Book Sales
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from Marketing Manager Jean Sime, an award-winning children's book author, publishing professional, and marketing expert, as she shares insi...
How Authors Build Community & Connect Hearts Through Stories That Inspire
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Bader and JoAnn, we explore how creativity and connection fuel an author’s journey. Discover how children's book authors lift one anothe...
How a Rescue Pup Named Easton Became a Local Celebrity Through Children’s Books
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how teacher-turned-author Elizabeth Retter transformed her rescue dog Easton’s real-life adventures into a beloved children’s book series...
How to Turn Christmas Traditions into a Children’s Book
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children's Book Author Kimberly Patton Kerner shares how she transformed her favorite Christmas traditions into A Jingle and Belle Christmas, a he...
Where Is Apollo | A Fun Children’s Book Adventure Through Athens with Kelsey Clark
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s Book author Kelsey Clark returns to Beyond the Book to share her newest interactive adventure, Searching for Apollo in Athens! Follow Ath...
How to Write Cozy Mysteries That Sell | Publishing Tips from Indie Author Dennis Shock
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cozy mystery fans and indie authors — this one’s for you!Dennis Shock joins JoAnn Beyond the Book to share how he turned his love of food and stor...
Writing to Change a Generation | Faith, Family & Raising Kids with Kindness
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, children’s author Carol Lomasney shares how her newest book, The Best Friend Crew, continues her mission of teaching kind...
How a Gypsy Vanner Therapy Horse Helps Kids and Adults Heal | with Dr. Deana Plaskon
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host JoAnn Dickinson as she interviews Dr. Deana Plaskon, therapist, educator, and children's book author of the Bella and Bird Explore Emoti...
How To Bridge Generations with Empathy & Compassion in Children’s Books
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and inspiring episode of Beyond the Book, host JoAnn Dickinson sits down with children’s author Jennifer Randazzo, creator of The ...
How to Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists with Vicky Cerdeira
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host JoAnn Dickinson as she talks with scientist and children’s book author Vicky Cerdeira, creator of Monster Science: Create Your Own Genetic...
Inspired by Her Rescue Dog: A Children’s Book Author’s Story
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the love and resilience of rescue dogs, this children’s book author shares how their journey sparked a story full of compassion and seco...
Learn How to Blend Fun and Kindness in Children’s Books
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s book author Tina Singh joins me to discuss her rhyming children's book, The Adventures of Double-Woo, an inspiring story about kindne...
How One Christian Homeschool Family Published A Powerful Children's Book
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, meet the incredible Bryant Family, a Christian homeschooling family turned award-winning auth...
Writing Children’s Books That Celebrate Family & Imagination
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Alyssa Cornwell, children’s book author, to talk about how family roots, family legacy, and storytelling have shaped her journey as ...
How Dog Rescues Inspired Heartfelt Children’s Books
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how children’s book author Lori Skala turned real-life animal rescues into inspiring children’s books that teach kindness, compassion, an...
Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Funding Success
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s book author Melissa Burch shares how she launched a fully funded Kickstarter campaign in just two weeks. (Her Kickstarter ends Oct. 8th.)...
How Children's Authors Can Beat Self-Doubt and Publish
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, meet Nicole D. Atkinson, author, self-publisher, and founder of Nicole D. Atkinson ...
Empowering Kids Culture & Travel Made Fun with Kelsey Clark
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to travel the world, one story at a time, with children’s book author Kelsey Clark, creator of the Animal Tour Guide series. In this inspi...
Learn the Language of Movement: From Dance Floor to Writing Children's Books
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to move, imagine, and be inspired! In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, we’re joined by professional dancer,choreogra...
Children’s Book Marketing Tips from Best-Selling Author | Ron Keres
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to market your children’s book? Bestselling children's book author Ron Keres (Finn the Frog Collection) breaks down what actually con...
Writing Children's Books as a Motivation Coach
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I’m joined by Lindsey Pope, children's book author of Sheldon’s Time, Stell...
From Classroom to Storybook with Katie Gigliotti
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with Katie Gigliotti—teacher, illustrator, bestselling children’s bo...
SEL Stories That Empower Kids with Dr. Latonya Peterson’s
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sat down with Dr. Latonya Peterson, author, educator, and community leader, to ex...
Magic Behind the Books: Peek into United Tales of America's SEL Mission
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s author interview: Suzy Duffy on United Tales of America, 50 fairy tales for 50 states blending SEL for kids, geography for kids, and enga...
Turning Bullying into Bravery with Christine B. Bianco on Children’s Books, Kindness & Creativity
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Bullying into Bravery with Christine B. Bianco (also known as Christina Del Monte), the author and illustrator of the whim...
Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Publishing Success
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s book author Melissa Burch shares how she launched a fully funded Kickstarter campaign in just two weeks. In this interview, she explains ...
Writing Chills, Cliffhangers & Spooky Secrets: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 2
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of Secrets of Hawthorne Manor: Behind the Scenes, JoAnn dives into the challenges of writing her very first middle-grade mystery. From pac...
Hardship to Heartfelt Tales with Kaelen Felix
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with award-winning author and illustrator Kaelen Felix, the brilliant mi...
Crafting Characters for a Spooky Adventure: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 1
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step behind the scenes of JoAnn M. Dickinson’s middle-grade mystery, Secrets of Hawthorne Manor. In Part One of this special mini-series, JoAnn shar...
Imagination Takes Flight: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly and the Spirit Behind It
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, debut picture book author Farial English shares the deeply personal inspiration behind her upcoming release, The Boy Who Wa...
Writing for Shy Kids: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with debut author Christine Devane, a former elementary school teache...
From Diagnosis to Debut: Diane Henrique's Story of Courage, Creativity and Purpose
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, we’re joined by author and educator Diane Henrique, who shares the powerful story...
Turning Bedtime Tales Into Bold Books: Neha Moghe Roy on Empowering Young Readers
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From whispered bedtime stories to bold, empowering picture books, Neha Moghe Roy, founder of ChatterChirps, has built a world where kindness, courage,...
It’s YOUR book… so why don’t you have the keys to it?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Beyond the Book, host JoAnn Dickinson shares one of the most important lessons she’s learned from interviewing countless aut...
Super Big Brother, Super Big Impact: How Deanna Bussadori Helps Kids Feel Seen
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book, host JoAnn Dickinson welcomes award-winning author Deanna Bussadori, the creative mind behind The Super ...
Find Confidence and Achieve Success in your books with Travis Peterson
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson chats with Travis Peterson indie author, designer, and now author coach, about his creative jo...
What Makes a Child Hide the Truth, and How Stories Help Heal with Vicky Phillips
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a child hide the truth, and how can stories help them heal?In this episode, author and educator Vicky Phillips shares the powerful inspirat...
Activity Books To Help Grow Your Author Brand with Harleigh Manske
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun and creative episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I’m joined by illustrator and award-winning author Harleigh Manske of Dopp...
Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Play with Brittany Phillips
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Brittany Phillips — teacher, mom, and author of The Boy in Boots and The Mouse House, as she shares how childhood reading struggles, outdoor ad...
How A Teacher Brings Laughter to Story Time with Frances Mackay
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to laugh and learn in this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, as award-winning author and longtime educator Frances Mackay sha...
Inspiring Empathy Through Storytelling with Bonnie Kostan
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When she’s not caring for patients as a registered nurse, award-winning author Bonnie Kostan is crafting children’s books that inspire empathy, co...
Finding Strength Through Alpha-Gal Syndrome with Erin Sherry
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a rare and misunderstood allergy changes your life? For Erin Sherry, it became the start of a powerful new chapter.In this episode o...
Turning Stories Into Self-Esteem with Jennifer Nestor
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Nestor on Empowering Young Readers!In this uplifting episode, I sat down with children’s author and communications professional Jennifer Ne...
Editing Magic: Meter & Making It Rhyme with Robin Katz
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the Scenes with a Rhyming Pro in Children’s Publishing!In this episode of "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson." I sits down with her longti...
How Children’s Book Author Vix Brown Uses Creativity to Support Kids’ Emotions
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with self-published author, screenwriter, and mother Vix Browne to talk about the ...
Why kids mistakes are gifts with Maria Thompson
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with author and educator Maria Cedolini Thompson, whose book Mistakes Are Gifts wa...
Empowering Young Readers with Liliana Tommasini
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I chat with self-published author Liliana Tommasini, creator of the empowering Octa...
Air Force Veteran Turned Storyteller with Doug Berry
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with self-published author Douglas Berry, whose life has been anything but ordinary.From growing up on ...
Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings with Author Melissa Ahonen
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson sits down with children’s book author Melissa Ahonen to explore how her stories he...
Turning Life With Down Syndrome Into Stories That Inspire with Heidi Brooks
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of Beyond the Book, I had the absolute honor of interviewing Heidi Brooks, a passionate author and grandmother whose stories are roote...
Childhood Dreams to Published Author with Harleigh Manske
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with Harleigh Manske, the talented author and illustrator of Doppy Saves the Bees and Doppy Saves the T...
Welcome to "Beyond The Book"
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever picked up a book and wondered, “How did the author come up with this story—or these characters?” If you love learning how books ar...
Welcome to Beyond the Book
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Beyond the Book, a podcast that explores the heart of children’s literature and the learning it inspires.Hosted by self-published author ...
Editor Behind the Magic: Meter, Magic & Making It Rhyme with Robin Katz
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Robin Katz Helps Authors Shape Stories That Flow and Shine!In this episode of "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson," I sit down with he...