Inspiring Empathy Through Storytelling with Bonnie Kostan

When she’s not caring for patients as a registered nurse, award-winning author Bonnie Kostan is crafting children’s books that inspire empathy, confidence, and curiosity. In this episode, Bonnie joins Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson to share how her career in nursing led her to storytelling, and how she uses her books to teach meaningful life lessons in fun, creative ways.We discussed the heart behind her titles like Kendra’s New Shoes, Put the Phone Down, Mary Lou, Count to 20 with the Silly Dinosaurs, and more. Bonnie opens up about collaborating with her daughter on illustrations, bringing books to life in school visits, and how Pinterest unexpectedly became a powerful tool for reaching more readers.If you're an author, educator, or book lover looking for inspiration and insight, you won’t want to miss this uplifting conversation.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform!IG @quilltownbooks⁠⁠Pinterest: Quilltownbooks⁠⁠www.quilltownbooks.comYoutubewww.joannmdickinsonauthor.comIG @joann.dickinson.authorFB @joanndickinsonauthorAffiliate link: ⁠https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN

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