The We Make Children’s Books Podcast
Episodes
(Episode 39): Conquering Kindergarten Fears: Dr. Ann Maureen on 'Emmanuel and Polka Dot
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#AnnMaureenNwabuzor #EmmanuelAndPolkaDot #ChildrensAuthor #KindergartenAdventures #ConfidenceBuilding #InspiringYoungReaders #AuthenticChildrensBooks ...
(Episode 38): Comic Creativity Meets Nature's Wonders: Nicki and Ricky's 'Baffling Birds!
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#StorycomicPresents #NickiAndRicky #BafflingBirds #ComicAdventures #YoungReaders #ScienceWorkbook #CreativityAndDiscovery #NatureExploration #Empoweri...
(Episode 37): Comic Creativity Soars: Patrick Lugo's 'Lucy Veloz: High Flying Princess'
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#StorycomicPresents #PatrickLugo #ComicCreator #LucyVeloz #HighFlyingPrincess #AdventureComics #ScienceFiction #HeroPrincess #MiddleGradeReaders #Crow...
(Episode 36): Three Bee Honey: A Buzzing Tale of Music, Loyalty, and Survival
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#ThreeBeeHoney #StorycomicPresents #STEMGraphicNovel #JemAndTheHolograms #ExclusiveInterview #CreatorsOnTheRise #DesiAndJonStAmant #BeeHiveAdventures ...
(Episode 35): Alexis E. Fajardo Ignites Imagination with Kid Beowulf's Epic Journeys!
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#AlexisEFajardo #KidBeowulf #StorycomicPresents #EisnerAwardWinner #GraphicNovel #YoungAdultAudience #InspiringStories #Cartoonist #BalancingCreativit...
(Episode 34): Drawing Heroes - Lisa Kollins on The Superhero Project's Impactful Journey
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#SuperheroProject #InspiringStories #DisabilitiesAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #TransformingLives #ResilientKids In this episode, we interview Lisa K...
(Episode 33): RG de Rouen: Books for Benjamin
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have with us the widely acclaimed, award-winning & highly talented Children’s Book Author of ‘Books for Benjamin’, Mr. Ric...
(Episode 32): Ben Hatke, Writer, Artist, Author
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#benhatke #childrensbooks #childrensbookauthor #zitathespacegirl #mightyjack #comics We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed ...
(Episode 31): Marc Hughes: Illustrator and Cartoonist
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have with us the Vermont famed & highly talented illustrator and cartoonist Marc Hughes! We enjoyed chatting about how cartoon...
(Episode 30): Eric Gapstur, Sort of Super
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed and nominated Author, Illustrator, and Cartoonist, Eric Gapstur He is here to chat abou...
(Episode 29): Jim Petipas: The Cows Go Moo
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have with us the widely acclaimed & highly talented Author, Illustrator, and Songwriter of The Cows Go Moo, Jim Petipas! We ...
(Episode 28): Dan Abdo: Children’s Book Creator
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have the internationally acclaimed & highly talented co-creator behind Blue, Barry, and Pancakes and Barb the Last Berserker, Da...
(Episode 27): Bryan Ballinger: Faulty Dogs, Children’s Books, & Murals
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed & highly talented Teacher, Children's Book Author, Painter, Photographer, and Toy Des...
(Episode 26): Sandy Murphy: Bringing Lake Champlain to Life Through Graphic Novels
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#OurScrumptiousLake #SandyMurphy #LakeChamplain #EnvironmentalEducation #GraphicNovel #MiddleGradeBooks #ScienceForKids #WaterStewardship #Phytoplankt...
(Episode 25): How Emily Drouin Shapes Young Minds with Comics and Creativity
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#EmilyDrouin #KidsConNewEngland #ChildrensBooks #ArtEducation #ComicConForKids #Illustration #GraphicDesign #ProfessionalIllustrator #Animation #Carto...
(Episode 24): C.E. Simpson on Building Worlds in "Brooklyn Mermaid"
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#CE_Simpson #BrooklynMermaid #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #InteractiveBooks #MermaidAdventures #SaveAtlantis #YABooks #FantasyBooks #BookLovers #AuthorInte...
(Episode 23): Amy Baron Discusses Life Beyond Demolition in "The Gentle Bulldozer"
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#AmyBaron #TheGentleBulldozer #ChildrensBooks #Storycomic #KidsLit #AuthorInterview #DebutBook #CreativeWriting #PictureBooks #FamilyReading #Bookworm...
(Episode 22): The Art of Storytelling with Josh Funk: Pancakes, French Toast, and Missing Letters
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#JoshFunk #LadyPancakeSirFrenchToast #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #KidsLit #Storytime #MyPetFeet #Bookworms #ReadAloud #Literacy #CreativeWriting ...
(Episode 21): Go-Karts, Monkeys, and Mischief: Inside 'It's Monkey Time!'
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#ItsMonkeyTime #MeetMurray #GaryDufner #PhilAvelli #KidsComics #ComicBookCreators #GoKartAdventures #MonkeyMischief #GullsvilleAdventures #CreativeSto...
(Episode 20): Explore the Quirky World of Doodie with Samuel Vera
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#SamuelVera #IndieComics #GraphicNovel #AlienInMyToilet #ComicBookCreator #ComicArt #Storytelling #IndieArtist #ComicBooks #KidsComics #CreativeWritin...
(Episode 19): Understanding Autism: An Interview with Children’s Author Nicole Latimer
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#NicoleLatimer #NeedAFriend #SignLanguage #ChildrensBooks #AutismAwareness #NonverbalCommunication #Parenting #InclusiveEducation #SpecialNeeds #Autis...
(Episode 18): Arthur Strangekin: Crafting Humor and Heart in Children’s Literature
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#ArthurStrangekin #NotAFox #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #AuthorInterview #IllustratorLife #KidsLit #ReadAloud #Bookworms #StoryTime #CreativeWriting ...
(Episode 17): How Mark Kistler Became America’s Favorite Drawing Teacher
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#MarkKistler #ArtEducation #LearnToDraw #TheSecretCity #ImaginationStation #DrawingIn3D #CreativeThinking #ArtWorkshops #ComicCon #DrawingBooks #ArtIn...
(Episode 16): BRIC-A-BRAC: A Christmas Comic with a Twist - Interview with Ryan Haack
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#BRICABRAC #RyanHaack #ComicBooks #ChristmasComics #IndieComics #CrowdfundingComics #PlanetChristmas #ComicBookCreator #WarComics #HolidaySpecials #Co...
(Episode 15): Inside the Artistic and Environmental World of Bethany Stahl
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#BethanyStahl #ChildrensBooks #EcoFriendly #SaveTheEarth #EnvironmentalEducation #AuthorInterview #Illustrator #Aromatherapy #Herbalism #SustainableLi...
(Episode 14): KP Loundy on Creating Monsters Kids Love: The Story Behind The Monster Treaty of In-Betweeny
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#KPLoundy #ChildrensBooks #MonsterTreatyOfInBetweeny #KidLit #Storytelling #BedtimeStories #Parenting #CreativeWriting #IllustratedBooks #FamilyReadin...
(Episode 13): The Story Behind Two Girls in Pajamas for Their Mama by Rhonda Jenkins
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#RhondaJenkins #ChildrensBooks #TwoGirlsInPajamasForTheirMama #KidLit #Storytelling #FamilyBooks #ADHDAwareness #BookRelease #AuthorInterview #ReadAlo...
(Episode 12): How Vie Portland’s Books Encourage Acceptance | We Make Children's Books
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#ViePortland #ChildrensBooks #InclusiveBooks #KidsLiterature #AuthorInterview #Storycomic #Bookworms #ReadAloud #EducationalBooks #YoungReaders #Diver...
(Episode 11): How Sarah Woodard Uses Children’s Books to Discuss Big Issues
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#SarahWoodard #ChildrensBooks #ActivistAuthor #KidsBooks #IndieAuthor #ReikiMaster #Storytelling #Bookworms #ReadAloud #EducationalBooks #YoungReaders...
(Episode 10): How Sister Authors Are Changing Children’s Books | The Friendly Bookshelf
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#TheFriendlyBookshelf #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #CarolineKatherineBrickley #SocialEmotionalLearning #AntiBullying #BookshelfStory #KidsLiteratu...
(Episode 9): Dancing Through Life’s Pages with Eva Zimet
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#StorycomicPresents #EvaZimet #LucyDancer #TheLostGrip #PoetryCommunity #ChildrensBooks #DanceArt #PoeticExpression #CreativeJourney #ArtisticStorytel...
(Episode 8): Children's Author Lynn McAllister on Tech Dangers and Ocean Pollution | Pixie Van Dimple
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#LynnMcAllister #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #PixieVanDimple #EnvironmentalAwareness #TechDangers #YouthLiterature #Storytelling #BookSeries #bris...
(Episode 7): Kamila Król's Rusalka: Unveiling Slavic Mythology
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#KamilaKról #Rusalka #SlavicMythology #GraphicNovel #AwardWinningIllustrator #ChildrensBooks #FolkloreArt #DreamlikeTales #Storycomic #IllustratorIns...
(Episode 6): Illustrating Dreams: An Insightful Chat with Anoosha Syed
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#WeMakeChildrensBooks #AnooshaSyed #ChildrensBookIllustration #CharacterDesign #FreelanceIllustrator #ArtisticAdvice #CreativeJourney #IllustrationTip...
(Episode 5): Elizabeth Hart: Weaving Magic in ’Before the Fairy Ball
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#ElizabethHart #BeforeTheFairyBall #ChildrensBooks #StorycomicPresents #AustralianAuthors #FairyTales #KidsLiterature #ParentingAndReading #CreativeWr...
(Episode 4): Creating Worlds for Kids: Questlings RPG with Banana Chan & Tim Devine
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#StorycomicPresents #Questlings #ChildrensRPG #BananaChan #TimDevine #RolePlayingGames #Kickstarter #GameDesign #CreativeStorytelling #FamilyGaming #I...
(Episode 3): Amazing Tales and Beyond: Martin Lloyd’s Journey in Children’s Gaming
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#StorycomicPresents #MartinLloyd #AmazingTales #ChildrensRPG #Storytelling #CreativePlay #RolePlayingGames #Imagination #FamilyGaming #AmazingHeroes #...
(Episode 2): Coloring Outside the Lines: Reagan Jackson’s Journey in Children’s Books
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#ReaganJackson, #CocoLaSwish, #ChildrensBooks, #EmpoweringYouth, #DiverseKidLit, #StorycomicPodcast, #SelfLoveInBooks, #ActivistAuthor, #IllustratedSt...
(Episode 1): Beyond the Page: The Design Philosophy of Mark Gonyea
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#ChildrensBooks, #KidLit, #StorycomicPodcast, #MarkGonyea, #ChildrensLiterature, #AuthorInterview, #GraphicDesignInBooks, #IllustratedBooks, #Creative...