From celebrating everyday joys to exploring big emotions with honesty and imagination, these authors show how teaching and writing go hand in hand. Their insights reveal how children’s fiction can validate feelings, build connection, and spark curiosity in ways that stay with kids long after the final page. ✨📚 Swipe through to hear from John, Claudia, Katrina, Nyasha, and Laura as they discuss inspiration, creativity, and the real-life moments that fuel their work. Their voices remind us that the best children’s books come from those who understand kids not just on the page — but in real life. ✏️🌟 Featured Here: • Claudia Mills (claudiamillsauthor), author of THE LAST APPLE TREE and others | Margaret Ferguson Books (N/A) • John Claude Bemis (johnclaudebemis), author of RODEO HAWKINS AND THE DAUGHTERS OF MAYHEM and others | Holiday House (holidayhousepeachtree) • Katrina Moore (katrinamoore1011), author of WHO’S DIGGING and others | Abrams Appleseed (abramskids) • Laura Lavoie (llav...