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Episode 17: Writing Children's Books & Problem Solving
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Summary
In this episode, I am joined by Sari Karplus. Sari is a storyteller. She is children's book author, director and comedian. We discuss how we want to write books that teach valuable and relevant lessons to our kids.
We discuss logistics of writing children's books, our journeys, and the surprises.
Sari shares motherhood taught her to learn to "surf the chaos" (like parenting in a pandemic) and the importance of problem solving! She also shares how she learned to "parent to the child that she has" and learn priorities for each particular child that she has. Overall, the conversation highlights the joys and challenges of motherhood and the creative process of writing children's books.
Takeaways
Pregnancy experiences can vary greatly, and each pregnancy may be different.
- Writing and publishing children's books involves more than just storytelling, with challenges in formatting, marketing, and distribution.
- Finding community and support as a new mom is important for navigating the challenges of motherhood.
- Children's books can teach important lessons such as inclusivity and problem-solving.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
00:58
Becoming a Mother
04:23
Body Image and Weight
05:38
Starting to Write Children's Books
06:36
Improvising Bedtime Stories
07:32
Writing a Children's Book
09:26
Surprises in Writing and Publishing
10:52
Setting Up a Business Name
13:11
Formatting and Publishing Challenges
14:40
Starting Tip Top Story Shop
19:53
Lessons Learned from Motherhood
23:13
Advice for Younger Self
25:34
Finding Community as a New Mom
29:20
Themes of the Children's Books
32:29
Importance of Problem-Solving
32:57
Conclusion
Sari's social media links:
https://instagram.com/karpluss
https://www.robotasticbook.com
- Website: booksbybonnielippincott.com
- Instagram: @books_by_bonnie_lippincott
- TikTok: @entrylevelmom
- Email: booksbybonnielippincott@gmail.com
Charity: Baby2Baby is a national non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To learn more and get involved, visit www.baby2baby.org
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