{"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":99,"summary":"\"Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors\" is an award-winning podcast that, first and foremost, introduces children's book readers to published children's book authors and their heartfelt stories — while also empowering aspiring children's book authors to learn the art of publishing and the business behind children's book authorship. Podcast Overview The podcast demystifies the journey of becoming a children's book author by featuring self-published, hybrid, independently and traditionally published who share their experiences writing, illustrating, editing, formatting, publishing, distributing, marketing, and selling their books — along with the broader business experiences behind building a career as a children's book author. Each episode introduces listeners to a different children's book author, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process and the challenges they faced along the way. Themes and Content Empowerment and Inspiration — The podcast encourages aspiring authors by showing that their dream of authorship is achievable. It highlights the many paths to publishing — traditional, hybrid, and independent — and the importance of building a supportiv…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T02:18:16.838109+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412"},"episode":{"title":"How to Teach Kids About Nature Through Children's Books (Earth Day Special)","slug":"how-to-teach-kids-about-nature-through-children-s-books-earth-day-special","published_at":"2026-04-22T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/how-to-teach-kids-about-nature-through-children-s-books-earth-day-special","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/a-bug-lightful-discovery","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2729084a-7c33-4dd5-ae6a-61d8e647bb25.mp3","summary":"Karen B. Shea is a passionate children's book author whose works aim to connect young readers with the wonders of nature. Her latest publication, \"A Bug-Lightful Discovery, \" emphasizes the importance of appreciating even the smallest creatures. It presents an engaging narrative that encourages respect for all life forms. Her writing is inspired by her profound love for the outdoors and her desire to combat nature deficit disorder among children, an issue she became aware of in the 1990s. Throughout this conversation, we explore the creative process behind both her books, including the delightful character of Emelia, who serves as a conduit for teaching children about the ecological significance of bugs. As the episode unfolds, we delve into the significance of mentorship, community engagement, and the joy of sharing literary creations with the world, particularly on Earth Day. The podcast episode features an enlightening conversation between Karen B. Shea and podcast host Papa Rick Harris, focusing on the profound impact of nature on children's literature. Karen, a passionate advocate for outdoor exploration, shares her journey as the author of two children's books, Clark the Mountain Beaver and His Big Adventure and A Bug Lightful Discovery. The discussion delves into the significance of instilling a love for nature in children, particularly in the modern world's tendency to immerse young ones in technology and screen time. With Earth Day as the backdrop, Karen emphasizes the necessity of reconnecting children with the natural world. She illustrates her points through anecdotes of her childhood experiences outdoors and observations on the alarming rise of nature deficit disorder in children. Through her literary work, she aims to inspire children to appreciate and en…","meta_description":"Karen B. Shea is a passionate children's book author whose works aim to connect young readers with the wonders of nature. 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