{"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":"The Intersection of Podcasting and Storytelling for Young Minds","slug":"the-intersection-of-podcasting-and-storytelling-for-young-minds","published_at":"2025-12-23T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/the-intersection-of-podcasting-and-storytelling-for-young-minds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412","url":"https://kaboosetherockymountainbear.com/podcasts/lets-talk-podcasting","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d86ae6ca-067c-46bf-8503-3c25a09b125b.mp3","summary":"Amanda Cupido, the esteemed author of \"Let's Talk Podcasting for Kids,\" joins us to delve into the burgeoning intersection of children's literature and the podcasting realm. This episode illuminates the significant rise in podcast listenership among children, with nearly half of those aged six to twelve in the United States reported to have engaged with podcasts in the past month. She cites compelling statistics indicating that nearly half of children aged 6 to 12 in the U.S. have engaged with podcasts, showcasing the medium's potential for both creativity and education. Amanda's book serves as a conduit for children to explore podcasting, providing practical guidance while leveraging the imaginative aspects of storytelling.In our conversation, Amanda shares her insights on the evolving landscape of children's media, particularly how podcasts are increasingly resonating with young listeners. Our dialogue also highlights the importance of fostering creativity in children, encouraging them to embrace their unique voices and perspectives, especially in a world where audio storytelling is rapidly gaining traction. Through our discussion, we explore Amanda's journey back to her roots as a children's author, highlighting the vital importance of fostering creativity and storytelling in young audiences. We also examine the pedagogical implications of her book, designed not merely as a source of entertainment but as a catalyst for imagination and self-expression among children. As we navigate this dialogue, we uncover valuable insights into the evolving landscape of children's media and the critical role of engaging narratives in shaping future podcasters. Takeaways: The podcast highlights the significant rise in children's podcast listenership, showing that approximately 49% o…","meta_description":"Amanda Cupido, the esteemed author of \"Let's Talk Podcasting for Kids,\" joins us to delve into the burgeoning intersection of children's literature and th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3999,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/episodes/the-intersection-of-podcasting-and-storytelling-for-young-minds/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adventures-in-the-heart-of-children-s-book-authors-podcast-6727412/the-intersection-of-podcasting-and-storytelling-for-young-minds.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}