Writing for Beginning Readers: Chelsea DiCicco on Construction Crew
Children’s author Chelsea DiCicco shares the story behind Construction Crew, her approach to writing early readers, and why kindness and teamwork matter on and off the page.
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Children’s Book Author Julie Day on Autistic Characters: Supporting ASD Representation in Kidlit
We’re honored to spotlight author Julie Day, whose heartfelt stories blend magical realism with powerful representations of neurodivergent characters, sparking imagination and hope in young readers. This conversation on autism representation in kidlit is especially close to our hearts. One of our hosts, Jackie Garcia-Morales,… Read More »Children’s Book Author Julie Day on Autistic Characters: Supporting ASD Representation in Kidlit