Jennifer Nestor on Empowering Young Readers!In this uplifting episode, I sat down with children’s author and communications professional Jennifer Nestor shares the powerful inspiration behind her debut picture book Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality.What started as a story of self-discovery became a much-needed message of mental health, courage, and acceptance—especially for young readers facing anxiety or pressure to fit in. Jennifer opens up about:Why she wrote Jane to celebrate individuality and emotional strengthHow her school visits use hands-on learning and storytelling to inspire confidencePartnering with her illustrator, an art teacher, to create a jungle filled with color and heartThe personal feedback that affirmed her mission as an authorA sneak peek into the next book in the Jane series!Whether you’re a parent, educator, or aspiring author, this episode is a beautiful reminder that what makes us different is also what makes us powerful.🎧 Listen now on Spotify YouTube: @JoAnnMDickinsonAuthorFollow Jen & JoAnnIG: @JoAnn.Dickinson.Authorwww.joannmdickinsonauthor.com IG: @Jennestorauthorwww.jennestorauthor.com

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