Eva and Captain P'Pa's Big Treasure Hunt with Willie Rodriguez
Children’s stories are often born in the most unexpected ways—sometimes, they start as a simple strategy to keep a toddler awake on the car ride home. In this episode, we sit down with Navy veteran and grandfather Willie Rodriguez to explore the heartwarming origin of Eva and Captain P'Pa's Big Treasure Hunt. Tune in to hear how a playful storytelling routine with his granddaughter blossomed into a published book featuring golden pineapples, mermaids, and a sea monster, and why leaving a legacy of imagination for the next generation is the ultimate treasure.
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