What does the bestselling author-illustrator of The Circus Ship, Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee, Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit and If I Built a House know about childhood and parenting? A lot, it turns out! For one, that kids should not be talked down to—in literature or in life—because they’re so much smarter than we give them credit for. And that kids make great writing collaborators because their brains and imaginations are far less cluttered than ours. 

In this week’s episode, kid lit powerhouse Chris Van Dusen shares wisdom from his own childhood and parenting his two sons—as well as the humbling realization that there was something important he was falling short of as a storyteller: representing and including people of all cultures and backgrounds. 

In This Episode:

👉 Nurturing boredom and curiosity in kids

👉 Creating stories that appeal to all ages and minds 

👉 Children’s ability to handle darkness

👉 The costs and benefits of DEI in stories

👉 Reinventing yourself at any age or professional chapter

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