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 Doppy’s Official and Doppy’s Children’s Books to talk about how we brought two special books to life:🎒 John’s Camp-tacular Activity Book🚀 Rylee’s Space-tacular Activity BookWe’re pulling back the curtain on:*The creative process behind activity book development*How we turned storybooks into hands-on learning adventures*Why activity books are powerful tools for engaging kids and building your author brand*Tips for collaborating with an illustrator (without overcomplicating the process!)*What makes activity books great for screen-free fun, traveling, and expanding your book’s reachIf you’re a children’s author looking to grow your brand or a parent wanting fun ways to inspire learning, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.🛒 Grab the books at https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com 📺 Subscribe for more behind-the-book episodes on YouTube: (921) Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson Podcast - YouTube🎧 Also available on Spotify and all podcast platforms!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6TiaDon't forget to follow and join our growing community of storytellers! Whether you're a parent seeking meaningful stories, an educator looking for new teaching resources, or a budding children's book author, let these inspiring conversations with JoAnn Dickinson and her guests remind you of the power of children’s literature as you’ll find inspiration, advice, and valuable lessons that make a difference in the hearts and minds of children’s lives.Harleigh Manske @DoppysOfficialhttps://www.DoppyscomVISIT MY WEBSITEhttps://joannmdickinsonauthor.com/LET’S GET SOCIAL⁠IG @joann.dickinson.author⁠⁠FB @joanndickinsonauthor⁠Linkedin X: https://x.com/JoAnnDAuthorFOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthorRiverside.fm Affiliate Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN

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