The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast celebrates children's books and the vibrant publishing world that brings them to life. Hosted by two neurodivergent (ADHD + AuDHD) creatives passionate about breaking barriers, we provide interviews with industry professionals to demystify publishing. Whether you're seeking book recommendations, publishing advice, or valuable insights into the landscape of children's literature, we've got you covered. Join us as we champion diverse voices and empower aspiring creatives to tell their stories! | Women & Latinx Owned Passion Project!

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Author Strategy Library | Kidlit Marketing, Pitching Agents & Podcasting Tips

Author Strategy Library | Kidlit Marketing, Pitching Agents & Podcasting Tips The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Storyteller’s Shelf Summit 2026 Trailer | Masterclasses + Pitch to Literary Agent Jan 12–17

Storyteller’s Shelf Summit 2026 Trailer | Masterclasses + Pitch to Literary Agent Jan 12–17 The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How Kwame Mbalia Created Tristan Strong and Turned Childhood Daydreams into Stories

How Kwame Mbalia Created Tristan Strong and Turned Childhood Daydreams into Stories The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Writing for the Right Audience with Harshita Jerath Picture Books Early Readers and Culture

Writing for the Right Audience with Harshita Jerath Picture Books Early Readers and Culture The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Writing, Marketing, and Motivation with Anne Broyles | Award-Winning Children’s Author

Writing, Marketing, and Motivation with Anne Broyles | Award-Winning Children’s Author The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How to Finish Your Children’s Book & Query Literary Agents | Ellen Potter

How to Finish Your Children’s Book & Query Literary Agents | Ellen Potter The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Middle Grade Fantasy Worldbuilding with the Unraveling and the Council of Crows Authors

Middle Grade Fantasy Worldbuilding with the Unraveling and the Council of Crows Authors The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Inside Madison Reading Project: How Joyful, Life-Changing Books Are Reaching Children Everywhere

Inside Madison Reading Project: How Joyful, Life-Changing Books Are Reaching Children Everywhere The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Decoding Publishing Contracts with Melissa Nasson: Protect Your Rights & Royalties

Decoding Publishing Contracts with Melissa Nasson: Protect Your Rights & Royalties The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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From Nashville Screenwriter to Middle Grade Author: Adam Rosenbaum on The Ghost Rules

From Nashville Screenwriter to Middle Grade Author: Adam Rosenbaum on The Ghost Rules The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Eric Litwin on Crafting Stories Kids Love: Music, Early Literacy & Fighting the Attention Economy

Eric Litwin on Crafting Stories Kids Love: Music, Early Literacy & Fighting the Attention Economy The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Dana Goldstein on STEM Middle Grade and Choosing Self-Publishing

Dana Goldstein on STEM Middle Grade and Choosing Self-Publishing The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Want to Get Published? Why Children's Poetry Magazines Are Your Secret Advantage

Want to Get Published? Why Children's Poetry Magazines Are Your Secret Advantage The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Writing for Big Screen Children's Media | Max Beaudry, Emmy-award winning screenwriter

Writing for Big Screen Children's Media | Max Beaudry, Emmy-award winning screenwriter The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Max Beaudry on Screenwriting for Children | Emmy Award Insights & Tips for Authors

Max Beaudry on Screenwriting for Children | Emmy Award Insights & Tips for Authors The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Publishing Unfiltered: The Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned in Building a Publishing Company

Publishing Unfiltered: The Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned in Building a Publishing Company The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How to Get Paid for School Visits and Sell More Books | Andy Coats, MG Author

How to Get Paid for School Visits and Sell More Books | Andy Coats, MG Author The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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The Inspiring Road to Publishing | Kwame Mbalia

The Inspiring Road to Publishing | Kwame Mbalia The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How to Break Into Publishing & Graphic Novels | Janna Morishima of Scholastic & Kids Comics Unite

How to Break Into Publishing & Graphic Novels | Janna Morishima of Scholastic & Kids Comics Unite The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How to Build a Publishing Career: Lori Wieczorek, Senior Editor of Trade Licensing at @scholastic

How to Build a Publishing Career: Lori Wieczorek, Senior Editor of Trade Licensing at @scholastic The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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The Editorial Process | Interview with Mary Kole, editor & former literary agent

The Editorial Process | Interview with Mary Kole, editor & former literary agent The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Are You Hiring the Right Editor? Mary Kole on Manuscript Mistakes Authors Make

Are You Hiring the Right Editor? Mary Kole on Manuscript Mistakes Authors Make The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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HOW DO BOOKSTORES BUILD LITERACY BRIDGES?

HOW DO BOOKSTORES BUILD LITERACY BRIDGES? The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Why Representation Matters in Children’s Books | Bookmarks

Why Representation Matters in Children’s Books | Bookmarks The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Stay Curious | Interview with Author & Former Children’s Librarian, Robin Currie

Stay Curious | Interview with Author & Former Children’s Librarian, Robin Currie The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Making Memorable Historical Fiction: Podcast Interview with Author & Teacher Paul Rushworth-Brown

Making Memorable Historical Fiction: Podcast Interview with Author & Teacher Paul Rushworth-Brown The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Literacy is a Right Not a Privilege | Interview with the African Library Project

Literacy is a Right Not a Privilege | Interview with the African Library Project The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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1 in 3 Adults Can't Read - But Books Between Kids is Changing That Story | The Storytellers Shelf

1 in 3 Adults Can't Read - But Books Between Kids is Changing That Story | The Storytellers Shelf The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Middle Grade Marvels | Interview with Author, Donna S. Galanti

Middle Grade Marvels | Interview with Author, Donna S. Galanti The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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WORDS TO WRITE BY | Lois Lowry on The Giver, Writing Secrets & a Life in Stories

WORDS TO WRITE BY | Lois Lowry on The Giver, Writing Secrets & a Life in Stories The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Worldbuilding Through Characters: Rethinking Merlin in Adventures in Oculus

Worldbuilding Through Characters: Rethinking Merlin in Adventures in Oculus The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Let’s Talk Libraries! | Michael Hardrick, Executive Director of the Forest Hill Library

Let’s Talk Libraries! | Michael Hardrick, Executive Director of the Forest Hill Library The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Revitalizing Reading Culture in Nigeria | Interview with The Bookworm Cafe

Revitalizing Reading Culture in Nigeria | Interview with The Bookworm Cafe The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How StoryVerse Land Creates Customizable Diverse Picture Books for Kids in 2025

How StoryVerse Land Creates Customizable Diverse Picture Books for Kids in 2025 The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Selling SEL: Writing & Marketing with SEL | with author, speaker & reviewer Meredith Davis

Selling SEL: Writing & Marketing with SEL | with author, speaker & reviewer Meredith Davis The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Middle Grade Marvels with Sherri Winston: “I Would Take Persistence Over Talent Any Day”

Middle Grade Marvels with Sherri Winston: “I Would Take Persistence Over Talent Any Day” The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Award-winning author Sherri Winston says she’d take persistence over talent any day.”

Award-winning author Sherri Winston says she’d take persistence over talent any day.” The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Don’t Skip This: How Poetry Shapes Storytelling with award winning author Sherri Winston

Don’t Skip This: How Poetry Shapes Storytelling with award winning author Sherri Winston The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Don’t Sign That Contract Yet! Legal Must-Knows for Authors with Erin Rodgers & Tiffany Obeng

Don’t Sign That Contract Yet! Legal Must-Knows for Authors with Erin Rodgers & Tiffany Obeng The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Middle Grade Marvels: Interview with Gene J. Miller, retired principal & author

Middle Grade Marvels: Interview with Gene J. Miller, retired principal & author The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Illustrating the American Dream: David Hillman of Two Bridges Publishing

Illustrating the American Dream: David Hillman of Two Bridges Publishing The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

177 views - 7 months ago

Mini Vlog: Inside Tomball’s 2025 Indie Author Fest with Theresa

Mini Vlog: Inside Tomball’s 2025 Indie Author Fest with Theresa The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Middle Grade Marvels | Laila Rifaat, author of Aliya, a Middle Eastern Fantasy-Adventure Series

Middle Grade Marvels | Laila Rifaat, author of Aliya, a Middle Eastern Fantasy-Adventure Series The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Meet StoryVerse Land’s Founder: Felicia Norfor | A New Publishing House with Customizable Books!

Meet StoryVerse Land’s Founder: Felicia Norfor | A New Publishing House with Customizable Books! The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Picture Book & Emerging Illustrator Awards | Enter to win!

Picture Book & Emerging Illustrator Awards | Enter to win! The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Author Entrepreneurship: Monetize Your Writing with Dr. Noni Carter, CEPA & Harvard Alum

Author Entrepreneurship: Monetize Your Writing with Dr. Noni Carter, CEPA & Harvard Alum The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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John Parra Empowers Authors & Illustrators | 'This Moment Is Special' | Storyteller’s Shelf

John Parra Empowers Authors & Illustrators | 'This Moment Is Special' | Storyteller’s Shelf The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How to Get a Literary Agent: Query Letters & Book Pitching Tips | Elizabeth Copps Interview

How to Get a Literary Agent: Query Letters & Book Pitching Tips | Elizabeth Copps Interview The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

508 views - 9 months ago

Middle Grade Marvels: Galaxy Walkers Author Kris Paulsen Talks Dyslexia & Neurodiverse Heroes

Middle Grade Marvels: Galaxy Walkers Author Kris Paulsen Talks Dyslexia & Neurodiverse Heroes The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Write, Rhyme, WIN! 📝 Heidi Bee Roemer’s Poetry Contest Is Here!

Write, Rhyme, WIN! 📝 Heidi Bee Roemer’s Poetry Contest Is Here! The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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How to Write Fantasy & Magic for Kids | Theresa Maria Villarreal on World building & Writing Tips

How to Write Fantasy & Magic for Kids | Theresa Maria Villarreal on World building & Writing Tips The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Become An Author: How To Write Fantasy & Sci-Fi | Expert Q&A with Dr. Rowe

Become An Author: How To Write Fantasy & Sci-Fi | Expert Q&A with Dr. Rowe The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Middle Grade Marvels | Interview with April Henley | Author of Treasures in a Bottle

Middle Grade Marvels | Interview with April Henley | Author of Treasures in a Bottle The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Book Marketing 101: Book Launches | Interview with Publisher Linda Radke of StoryMonsters

Book Marketing 101: Book Launches | Interview with Publisher Linda Radke of StoryMonsters The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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Why Authors MUST Speak Up (Literary Agent or Not) | Traditional Publishing

Why Authors MUST Speak Up (Literary Agent or Not) | Traditional Publishing The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast Holiday Special

The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast Holiday Special The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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