Writing for a New Generation: Turning Seeds, Soil, and Stories into Magic for Kids

Author, editor, gardener, and all-around creative force — Erin Alladin joins us to talk about her newest book "Wait Like a Seed", the beauty of permaculture, how children's literature can shape a better future, and why giving kids a connection to nature is more important than ever.From food forests and butterflies to book publishing and the magic of slowing down, Erin shares how she plants seeds — literally and metaphorically — in young readers’ minds.You can find "Wait Like a Seed" here: https://pajamapress.ca/book/wait-like-a-seed/ 00:00 – Meet Erin Alladin: Author, Editor, Gardener, Dreamer03:00 – What Is Permaculture and How Gardens Inspire Stories09:00 – Writing Wait Like a Seed During Covid15:00 – How Erin Got Into Children's Publishing and Editing21:00 – What Makes a Great Kid’s Book (And What Kids Really Need)30:00 – Darkness in Children's Stories: Why It Matters36:00 – Growing Up Wild: Nature, Childhood, and Resilience42:00 – Behind the Scenes of Creating Picture Books48:00 – Erin’s Next Book + Final Thoughts on Seeds, Stories, and Hope