In this conversation, Chris Barton joins Jennifer to chat about his reading habits, research process for nonfiction books, and the importance of balancing serious topics with joy in children's literature. They discuss the role of personal experiences in writing and the impact of books in helping children cope with tragedy. Chris shares his love for book dedications and the inspiration behind his webcast on the topic. They also touch on upcoming projects.
Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicious) can be found here.
Chapters
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Fan Moment
00:54 Connecting Story to a Reader's Heart
01:37 Chris Barton's Reading Habits
03:03 Setting Reading Challenges
04:27 The Research Process for Nonfiction Books
06:34 Balancing Serious Topics with Joy
08:34 Making Historical Events Relevant and Safe for Kids
09:48 Personal Experiences and Writing for Young Readers
11:39 Children's Literature as a Guide Through Life
13:11 The Influence of Personal Experiences on Writing
14:14 The Role of Reading in Coping with Tragedy
17:23 Meeting Favorite Authors
18:27 Recommendation for Jennifer Ziegler's Book
19:16 The Importance of Joyful Reading
20:41 The Power of Graphic Novels and Personal Reading Preferences
23:34 Nonfiction as a Joyful Pursuit
24:46 The Fascination with Book Dedications
29:51 Working on Multiple Books Simultaneously
31:43 Upcoming Books and Projects
34:46 The Book Dedications Podcast
38:19 Conclusion
