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Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson is the podcast for children’s book authors, illustrators, and creatives who want to learn how to write, publish, and market children’s books. Hosted by award-winning children’s book author JoAnn M. Dickinson, each episode features interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, and indie publishing experts. Discover writing tips, self-publishing advice, marketing strategies, and inspiring stories that show the power of children’s literature to build…
Episodes
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
How Dog Rescues Inspired Heartfelt Children’s Books
Discover how children’s book author Lori Skala turned real-life animal rescues into inspiring children’s books that teach kindness, compassion, and hope. From…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Funding Success
Children’s book author Melissa Burch shares how she launched a fully funded Kickstarter campaign in just two weeks. (Her Kickstarter ends Oct. 8th.) In this…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
How Children's Authors Can Beat Self-Doubt and Publish
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, meet Nicole D. Atkinson, author, self-publisher, and founder of Nicole D. Atkinson Books…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Empowering Kids Culture & Travel Made Fun with Kelsey Clark
Get ready to travel the world, one story at a time, with children’s book author Kelsey Clark, creator of the Animal Tour Guide series. In this inspiring…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Learn the Language of Movement: From Dance Floor to Writing Children's Books
Get ready to move, imagine, and be inspired! In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, we’re joined by professional dancer,choreographer, and…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Children’s Book Marketing Tips from Best-Selling Author | Ron Keres
Struggling to market your children’s book? Bestselling children's book author Ron Keres (Finn the Frog Collection) breaks down what actually converts: hot…
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Writing Children's Books as a Motivation Coach
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I’m joined by Lindsey Pope, children's book author of Sheldon’s Time, Stella’s Dream, and…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
From Classroom to Storybook with Katie Gigliotti
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with Katie Gigliotti—teacher, illustrator, bestselling children’s book author…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
SEL Stories That Empower Kids with Dr. Latonya Peterson’s
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sat down with Dr. Latonya Peterson, author, educator, and community leader, to explore how…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Magic Behind the Books: Peek into United Tales of America's SEL Mission
Children’s author interview: Suzy Duffy on United Tales of America, 50 fairy tales for 50 states blending SEL for kids, geography for kids, and engaging…
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Turning Bullying into Bravery with Christine B. Bianco on Children’s Books, Kindness & Creativity
In this episode, we explore Bullying into Bravery with Christine B. Bianco (also known as Christina Del Monte), the author and illustrator of the whimsical…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Publishing Success
Children’s book author Melissa Burch shares how she launched a fully funded Kickstarter campaign in just two weeks. In this interview, she explains the…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Writing Chills, Cliffhangers & Spooky Secrets: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 2
In Part Two of Secrets of Hawthorne Manor: Behind the Scenes, JoAnn dives into the challenges of writing her very first middle-grade mystery. From pacing…
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Hardship to Heartfelt Tales with Kaelen Felix
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with award-winning author and illustrator Kaelen Felix, the brilliant mind behind…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Crafting Characters for a Spooky Adventure: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 1
Step behind the scenes of JoAnn M. Dickinson’s middle-grade mystery, Secrets of Hawthorne Manor. In Part One of this special mini-series, JoAnn shares how her…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Imagination Takes Flight: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly and the Spirit Behind It
In this heartfelt episode, debut picture book author Farial English shares the deeply personal inspiration behind her upcoming release, The Boy Who Wanted to…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Writing for Shy Kids: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach
In this heartwarming episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with debut author Christine Devane, a former elementary school teacher turned…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
From Diagnosis to Debut: Diane Henrique's Story of Courage, Creativity and Purpose
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, we’re joined by author and educator Diane Henrique, who shares the powerful story behind her…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Turning Bedtime Tales Into Bold Books: Neha Moghe Roy on Empowering Young Readers
From whispered bedtime stories to bold, empowering picture books, Neha Moghe Roy, founder of ChatterChirps, has built a world where kindness, courage, and…
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It’s YOUR book… so why don’t you have the keys to it?
In this solo episode of Beyond the Book, host JoAnn Dickinson shares one of the most important lessons she’s learned from interviewing countless authors — the…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Super Big Brother, Super Big Impact: How Deanna Bussadori Helps Kids Feel Seen
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book, host JoAnn Dickinson welcomes award-winning author Deanna Bussadori, the creative mind behind The Super Big…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Find Confidence and Achieve Success in your books with Travis Peterson
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson chats with Travis Peterson indie author, designer, and now author coach, about his creative journey and…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
What Makes a Child Hide the Truth, and How Stories Help Heal with Vicky Phillips
What makes a child hide the truth, and how can stories help them heal? In this episode, author and educator Vicky Phillips shares the powerful inspiration…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Activity Books To Help Grow Your Author Brand with Harleigh Manske
In this fun and creative episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I’m joined by illustrator and award-winning author Harleigh Manske of Doppy’s…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Play with Brittany Phillips
Meet Brittany Phillips — teacher, mom, and author of The Boy in Boots and The Mouse House, as she shares how childhood reading struggles, outdoor adventures…
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How A Teacher Brings Laughter to Story Time with Frances Mackay
Get ready to laugh and learn in this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, as award-winning author and longtime educator Frances Mackay shares how…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Inspiring Empathy Through Storytelling with Bonnie Kostan
When she’s not caring for patients as a registered nurse, award-winning author Bonnie Kostan is crafting children’s books that inspire empathy, confidence, and…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Finding Strength Through Alpha-Gal Syndrome with Erin Sherry
What happens when a rare and misunderstood allergy changes your life? For Erin Sherry, it became the start of a powerful new chapter. In this episode of Beyond…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Turning Stories Into Self-Esteem with Jennifer Nestor
Jennifer Nestor on Empowering Young Readers! In this uplifting episode, I sat down with children’s author and communications professional Jennifer Nestor…
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Editing Magic: Meter & Making It Rhyme with Robin Katz
Behind the Scenes with a Rhyming Pro in Children’s Publishing! In this episode of "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson." I sits down with her longtime editor…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
How Children’s Book Author Vix Brown Uses Creativity to Support Kids’ Emotions
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with self-published author, screenwriter, and mother Vix Browne to talk about the emotional…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Why kids mistakes are gifts with Maria Thompson
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with author and educator Maria Cedolini Thompson, whose book Mistakes Are Gifts was…
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Empowering Young Readers with Liliana Tommasini
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I chat with self-published author Liliana Tommasini, creator of the empowering Octavia Can…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Air Force Veteran Turned Storyteller with Doug Berry
In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with self-published author Douglas Berry, whose life has been anything but ordinary. From growing up on a…
Beyond the Book with JoAnn DickinsonHelping Kids Handle Big Feelings with Author Melissa Ahonen
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson sits down with children’s book author Melissa Ahonen to explore how her stories help kids…
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Turning Life With Down Syndrome Into Stories That Inspire with Heidi Brooks
In this Episode of Beyond the Book, I had the absolute honor of interviewing Heidi Brooks, a passionate author and grandmother whose stories are rooted in…
Beyond the Book with JoAnn DickinsonChildhood Dreams to Published Author with Harleigh Manske
In this episode of Beyond the Book, I sit down with Harleigh Manske, the talented author and illustrator of Doppy Saves the Bees and Doppy Saves the Turtles…
Beyond the Book with JoAnn DickinsonWelcome to "Beyond The Book"
Have you ever picked up a book and wondered, “How did the author come up with this story—or these characters?” If you love learning how books are crafted with…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Welcome to Beyond the Book
Welcome to Beyond the Book, a podcast that explores the heart of children’s literature and the learning it inspires. Hosted by self-published author and…
- Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson
Editor Behind the Magic: Meter, Magic & Making It Rhyme with Robin Katz
How Robin Katz Helps Authors Shape Stories That Flow and Shine!In this episode of "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson," I sit down with her longtime friend…