{"podcast":{"title":"Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors Podcast","slug":"adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","podcast_index_feed_id":6727412,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adventures-in-the-heart/","website_url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/resources/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cb73e4aa-effa-4d73-bab0-676c480509f2/Adventuresintheheartcom-podcast-cover-final-with-url-low-rez.jpg","author":"Papa Rick Harris","episode_count":87,"summary":"“Adventures in the Heart fo Children's Book Authors Podcast” is an award-winning podcast dedicated to empowering aspiring children’s book authors to learn the art of publishing and the business behind children's book authorship. And for children's readers to hear and be introduced to published children’s book authors and their story behind their story. Podcast Overview The podcast aims to demystify the journey of becoming a children’s book author by featuring self-published (hybrid) and independently published children’s book authors who share their experiences in writing, illustrating, publishing and marketing their books. Each episode introduces listeners to a different children’s book author, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their creative processes and the challenges they faced along the way. Themes and Content Empowerment and Inspiration: The podcast encourages aspiring authors by demonstrating that their dreams of authorship are achievable. It highlights various paths to purchase and the importance of a supportive “Dream Team” of professionals who can assist with the process. Diverse Voices: The show features a wide range of children’s book authors, showcasing their uni…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T00:19:38.814124+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412"},"episode":{"title":"How The Transformative Power of Children's Books Helps Today's World; NaMOOste","slug":"how-the-transformative-power-of-children-s-books-in-helps-today-s-world-namooste","published_at":"2026-03-31T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/how-the-transformative-power-of-children-s-books-in-helps-today-s-world-namooste","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/marlee","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/16929665-0d49-4e20-b6db-d1eefe23bf25.mp3","summary":"Marlee Kostiner, the author of the children's book \"NaMOOste,\" joins us to discuss her unexpected journey into children's literature. The central theme of our conversation revolves around the importance of social-emotional learning for children, which is intricately woven into her book through engaging animal characters and yoga poses. Marlee shares the personal inspiration behind her work, highlighting how her experiences as a mother and her passion for writing culminated in this creative endeavor. We delve into the challenges she faced in the publishing process, particularly her decision to maintain creative control by self-publishing instead of pursuing traditional routes. As we explore the significance of her book, we also address the resources she provides for parents and educators to facilitate meaningful discussions with children about their emotions and well-being. Marlee, a writer by profession, recounts her unexpected journey into the realm of children's literature with her book titled 'NaMOOste'. Initially, Marlee had not envisioned herself as a children's book author, despite her extensive background in journalism and editing. The inspiration struck her during a candid moment with her young son, who at the time was struggling with the transitions between play and rest. Observing him engage in spontaneous yoga poses prompted Marlee to consider the potential of utilizing yoga as a tool for managing emotions and transitions in children's lives. This realization ultimately led her to write her book, which intertwines the whimsicality of children's storytelling with the foundational elements of social-emotional learning. Marlee reflects on the significance of this journey, emphasizing that being a children's book author entails not only the act of writing but al…","meta_description":"Marlee Kostiner, the author of the children's book \"NaMOOste,\" joins us to discuss her unexpected journey into children's literature. 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