This week, Lisa Fipps joins Jennifer to discuss the power of children's literature and its ability to shape hearts and offer survival tools for readers. Lisa shares her early reading experiences and how books allowed her to escape her challenging childhood. They discuss Lisa's book And Then, BOOM! and how it reflects her own experiences of poverty, abandonment, and hunger. They also explore the importance of representation in children's literature and the need for books that address topics like dementia. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of asking for help and giving back. Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicioius) can be found here. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Friendship 02:04 The Power of Children's Literature 02:23 Lisa's Early Reading Experiences 03:20 The Impact of a Book on Lisa's Childhood 04:16 Lisa's Desire to Explore the World 05:12 Using Books to Escape 07:00 Lisa's Childhood Hiding Spots 08:26 Finding Hope in Books 09:52 Authors Lisa Admires 10:44 Lisa's Writing Process 12:49 Writing for One Person 13:41 Lisa's Book 'And Then Boom' 19:10 Reflecting Personal Experiences in And Then, BOOM! 23:24 The Importance of Representation in Children's Literature 24:17 Recognizing the Commonality of Childhood Experiences 29:10 The Impact of Poverty on Children 32:42 The Importance of Asking for Help and Giving 36:48 Lisa's Future Projects 39:26 Conclusion and Book Recommendations

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