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AT THE KID TABLE
by Rachel Michelle Wilson
Let's explore the world like we're sitting at the kid table -- the lives, work, and creative processes of children's book makers rachelmichellewilson.substack.com
Episodes
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13 things I learned from the great Wanda Gág
Oh hi there! Yes, it is true; we are in August already. How is your summer going? If you find yourself feeling a strange combination of exhaustion and anxious energy, you aren’t alone. But I hope you are feeling like one of the strong blackberries growing on the bush I pass on my daily walk, or…
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Arnold Lobel and overenthusiastic handshakes
Oh hi there! I hope you’ve had a lovely week. I’m happy to tell you that after our bat encounter, we’ve officially finished the full rabies treatment plan (a series of four different vaccine sessions). All that’s left is the bill (dun dun dun). But I don’t want to think about that right now, so...
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Judy Blume (and a bat in my bedroom)
Oh hi there! How are you? I hope your week was a little more normal than mine because have I got a doozy of a kid table vibe for you. Let’s just get right into it (and follow it with the amazing things I learned from the great Judy Blume). The kid table vibe of the week is… Note: You can listen…
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Well, it's about that time. (Dun dun dun!)
Oh hi there! This month, I hope you’ve been marching to the beat of your own drum with a hint of madness. So far my March has been filled with exciting art style epiphanies for my second picture book, a gal pal party, some Jason Reynolds inspiration, and kid table vibes like… Note: You can listen...
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3 things I learned from Margaret Wise Brown
Oh hi there! How is your February going? You know, I thought February would feel less sloggy than January, but I’ve struggled all month to do basic things like eat and sleep. It is times like these that I need to remind myself to take life a little less seriously and enjoy the small moments which...
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My debut cover reveal (part two)
Oh hi there! I just want to say thanks for all the support you showed me for the HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS (THE RIGHT WAY) cover reveal last week. Today I’m revealing the answers to the two truths and a lie poll and sharing my super embarrassing pee pants story! The big green button has never peed…
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Do I tell lies for a living?
Oh hi there! Thank you so much for opening this newsletter today because I’m sharing something very dear to my heart: MY DEBUT COVER REVEAL! If you will permit me to make this an “experience,” we’re going to start with an appetizer that gradually builds to the BIG REVEAL main course. And finish...
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13 things I learned from author-illustrator Ashley Bryan
Oh hi there! Is it just me or did January feel like a million year slog? Normally I start the year with “Let’s make this awesome!” energy, but 2024 has begun with more of a “Let’s make sure we actually get out of bed” energy. Luckily my focus on cultivating kid table vibes has energized me on the...
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8 things I learned from Maurice Sendak's creative process
Oh hi there! I hope your week is off to a great start. If it isn’t, I’ve got some great kid table vibes for you. If it is, I’ve STILL got some great kid table vibes for you. This week, I’m seeing: Excitement about the little things I’m so excited because I’m writing this while standing up. Why?...
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Learn from the greats: Maurice Sendak
Oh hi there! I’ve got some great kid table vibes for you. You ready? The forecast for this week is — holds finger in the air to check the currents— FROLICKING I’m trying to get to know my new home and my favorite way to do that is to frolic through the magical trees. On Monday, we visited Scenic...
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"I can always learn."
Today we get to sit next to Canadian nature enthusiast, cat lover, and children’s book author-illustrator Celia Krampien! Throughout our chat, I felt inspired by Celia’s learner mindset. She said she often doesn’t feel good at things at first but her “quiet stubbornness” gives her the confidence...
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"I needed to do right by me"
This week AT THE KID TABLE we sit next to animated film lover, board gamer, cut paper collagist, and children’s book author-illustrator Breanna Carzoo! In this episode, Breanna shares: * How a mislabelled shy kid who loved acting chose courage instead of fear to pursue a passion for storytelling…
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"Mistakes are not a waste of time"
We had so much fun chatting with author-illustrator Isabella Kung. Her books NO FUZZBALL and NO SNOWBALL are hilarious read-alouds full of cat personality. I highly recommend purchasing these books from your local independent bookstore. One of my favorite quotes from Isabella is: “The more I am...
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"Even someone like me can make an impact"
Hi there, I have some exciting news. AT THE KID TABLE is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! You can now listen here on substack and/or subscribe wherever you usually listen to podcasts. In this episode, award-winning children’s book author Stephen Briseño chats with us about: * Eating menudo and...
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"Why not?"
In this episode, children’s book debut author-illustrator Marietta Apollonio chatted with me about: * How miraculous it is that kids made it through the 80s * How boredom (like selling mattresses at a mattress store) leads to creativity * The importance of being supported by a community and…
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My friendship tell all!
Hello there! I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship and how much of a struggle it’s been my whole life. I always thought I was just bad at it. But the more I share my experiences, the more I learn that EVERYONE struggles with friendships. Kids. Teens. Adults. Maybe even you? So I decided to...
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Finding inspiration outside of your expertise
Hi there, Exciting things are happening over here on the podcast including NEW INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC (whiskey geraldine rocks!) and BETTER SOUND QUALITY. I’ll continue learning and improving as I go :) In this episode, children’s book author-illustrator Mark Hoffmann chatted with us about: * How...
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So...I quit my day job
Hello there! I hope your January was fantastic and that you found ways to navigate any winter blues. This week I have so many exciting things to share with you! I quit my day job You may or may not know that I’ve been working as a writer in the tech industry for a handful of years. I’ve been…
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"It all counts."
In this episode, debut author Angela Pham Krans talks about how: * Responsibility and boredom inspired her creativity as a kid * Story inspiration knocked when she was in the middle of a professional training * BIG MAGIC and support from other creators gave her the courage to call herself a…
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Squishing a year in a day
Hi there! I know this is a bit late, but we are still in January so it still counts: happy 2023! Instead of making resolutions, I like to squish an entire year into a day. It sounds stressful, but it’s actually the opposite. I approach it in three ways. Here is the audio version of this…
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What's in a family?
Happy November! For me, this time of year is magical and stressful and beautiful and sad all at the same time. Part of that complicated package is my family. I didn’t see my family reflected in books as a kid. I’ve got a biological father side I don’t know very well, a mom and stepdad, adopted…
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AT THE KID TABLE currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Let's explore the world like we're sitting at the kid table -- the lives, work, and creative processes of children's book makers rachelmichellewilson.substack.com
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AT THE KID TABLE has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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AT THE KID TABLE is created and hosted by Rachel Michelle Wilson.
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