We may be authors, but other forms of “the arts” still play important roles in our books! Patrick, Kelly, and Heather discuss how they incorporate the arts in their own writing and share their favorite children’s and YA lit also featuring artistic endeavors.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Disenchantments by Nina Lacour
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
I Am Drums by Mike Grosso
Frederick by Leo Lionni
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Adiós, Nirvana by Conrad Wesselhoeft
We Are All That’s Left by Carrie Arcos
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
With the Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Drawn Together by Minh Le; Illustrated by Dan Santat
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker
Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com
Email us hello@booksmitten.us
Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken