In this conversation, Chris Barton joins Jennifer to chat about his reading habits, research process for nonfiction books, and the importance of balancing serious topics with joy in children's literature. They discuss the role of personal experiences in writing and the impact of books in helping children cope with tragedy. Chris shares his love for book dedications and the inspiration behind his webcast on the topic. They also touch on upcoming projects. Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicious) can be found here. Chapters Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Fan Moment 00:54 Connecting Story to a Reader's Heart 01:37 Chris Barton's Reading Habits 03:03 Setting Reading Challenges 04:27 The Research Process for Nonfiction Books 06:34 Balancing Serious Topics with Joy 08:34 Making Historical Events Relevant and Safe for Kids 09:48 Personal Experiences and Writing for Young Readers 11:39 Children's Literature as a Guide Through Life 13:11 The Influence of Personal Experiences on Writing 14:14 The Role of Reading in Coping with Tragedy 17:23 Meeting Favorite Authors 18:27 Recommendation for Jennifer Ziegler's Book 19:16 The Importance of Joyful Reading 20:41 The Power of Graphic Novels and Personal Reading Preferences 23:34 Nonfiction as a Joyful Pursuit 24:46 The Fascination with Book Dedications 29:51 Working on Multiple Books Simultaneously 31:43 Upcoming Books and Projects 34:46 The Book Dedications Podcast 38:19 Conclusion

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