“Interview with Author Deborah Hopkinson and Editor Melissa Manlove”
Episode summary:
Today Kelly interviews author of 50 picture books Deborah Hopkinson, and Chronicle editor Melissa Manlove. The pair worked on the recently released book “Butterflies Belong Here” which is a sequel to “Follow the Moon” a social justice book about sea turtles. The books focus on how children can take action in their communities to help the environment in accessible ways.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Topic 1 Introduction to the guests [0:29]
-Topic 2 Why did you get into children’s publishing? [1:37]
-Topic 3 What are your work routines? [3:20]
-Topic 4 ”Butterflies Belong Here” [6:04]
-Topic 5 Power of Pollinator Gardens [9:40]
-Topic 6 What is the goal of this book?[11:08]
-Topic 7 Advice to parents. [15:07]
-Topic 8 Editing Process [22:32]
-Topic 9 What do you look for in a great picture book? [27:13]
-Topic 10 The power of purchasing [32:15]
Resources and Creators mentioned in this episode:
1- ”Follow the Moon Home” Deborah Hopkinson & Phillipe Cousteau Jr.
2-”Butterflies Belong Here” Deborah Hopkinson & Meilo So
3-”We are the Water Protectors” Carole Lindstrom
4- “Magnificent Homespun Brown” Samara Cole Doyan
5- “Lift” Min Lee
5- “The King and Kayla” Series Dori Hillestead Butler
6-”All He Knew” Helen Frost
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