Episode 15 of Why Arts? — Creative-ish Thinking and Making a Mark with Peter H. Reynolds

In this episode, I’m joined by Peter H. Reynolds—an award-winning author and illustrator known for beloved books like The Dot, Ish, and The Word Collector. Through his work, Peter has inspired millions of children and educators to see themselves as creators. He is also the co-founder of FableVision and The Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning & Creativity, where he continues to champion creativity and learning.Together, we explore what it means to create bravely—taking that first step, making a mark, and trusting the process. We talk about why this mindset is essential for lifelong learning, how mistakes are not failures but invitations for growth, and what it looks like to teach for inquiry rather than simply follow instructions.This conversation is a reminder that creativity isn’t about perfection, it’s about beginning, exploring, and allowing ourselves (and our students) the freedom to be ishful.🎧 Listen on YouTube and Spotify — Why Arts? by Emergent Inquiry Studio📲 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyarts_wnanvi?igsh=aHRkYWhuMHB2MWVz&utm_source=qr#WhyArts #ishthinking #Thedot #creativitymatters