In this episode, I got to chat with my friend Rebecca Janni. Becky is an accomplished and thoughtful children’s book author, and we have loved reading her books at this house for many, many years. This conversation was a quick and smart master class on everything from how to approach a new idea for a book, how to sit with and be patient as it forms, to what happens behind the scenes with authors and illustrators. If you love children's lit, if you are a children’s book author yourself, if you have ever been on the lookout for kids books that are both engaging and beautiful, if you know any kids OR HAVE EVER BEEN A KID YOURSELF, this conversation is for you.

Rebecca holds a BA in English and French from Iowa State University and an MAT in English Education from Boston University. She has enjoyed teaching both high school and college. In addition to writing children’s books, Rebecca has written for Meredith Corporation publications, local ministries, and education curricula. She loves visiting schools, universities and libraries, offering story times and writing workshops. Her newest book, Branch: A Resurrection Story, is her “heart on paper,” exploring the connection between her faith and writing.

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