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Facing Fears Together with Alysson Foti Bourque and Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Alysson Foti Borque, author of the beloved Alycat series. Alysson shares insights into the creation of her heartwarming children's books and the inspiration behind her characters. Join Bianca and Alysson as they delve into the latest addition to the series, Alycat and the Sunday Scaries, exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and overcoming fears. Discover how Alysson infuses valuable life lessons into her stories while captivating young readers with engaging adventures. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the power of children's literature to inspire and uplift.

Transcription:

⁠You can read the ⁠transcription on ⁠The Children's Book Review⁠⁠.

Order a Copy:

Alycat and the Sunday Scaries on ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠Bookshop.org⁠.

Resources:

Find Alysson and Alycat online at www.alycatseries.com.

Check out the virtual book tour for Alycat and the Sunday Scaries here: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/alycat-and-the-sunday-scaries-awareness-tour/

Alysson Foti Borque Talks About:

  • The inspiration behind starting Expound Publicity with her co-founder during the pandemic.
  • Their journey from starting with a podcast interviewing authors to expanding into a full-fledged publicity firm assisting nearly 500 authors.
  • Alysson's transition from teaching elementary education to practicing law to becoming a children's author and publicist.
  • How personal experiences and her children inspire her children's books, particularly the Alycat series.
  • The importance of showcasing supportive friendships and problem-solving skills in children's literature.
  • Alycat's adventures in each book and the life lessons they impart to young readers.
  • Incorporating extension activities at the end of each book to further engage readers and extend the story's themes.
  • Discussion on the latest book in the series, Alycat and the Sunday Scaries, and its focus on overcoming fears and anxieties.
  • Sneak peeks into upcoming books in the Alycat series, including Alycat and the Copycat and a Christmas-themed book.
  • Encouragement for readers to find resonance with characters in books and utilize them as tools for learning and growth.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support
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Contenuto fornito da The Children's Book Review. Tutti i contenuti dei podcast, inclusi episodi, grafica e descrizioni dei podcast, vengono caricati e forniti direttamente da The Children's Book Review o dal partner della piattaforma podcast. Se ritieni che qualcuno stia utilizzando la tua opera protetta da copyright senza la tua autorizzazione, puoi seguire la procedura descritta qui https://it.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, we welcome special guest Alysson Foti Borque, author of the beloved Alycat series. Alysson shares insights into the creation of her heartwarming children's books and the inspiration behind her characters. Join Bianca and Alysson as they delve into the latest addition to the series, Alycat and the Sunday Scaries, exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and overcoming fears. Discover how Alysson infuses valuable life lessons into her stories while captivating young readers with engaging adventures. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the power of children's literature to inspire and uplift.

Transcription:

⁠You can read the ⁠transcription on ⁠The Children's Book Review⁠⁠.

Order a Copy:

Alycat and the Sunday Scaries on ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠Bookshop.org⁠.

Resources:

Find Alysson and Alycat online at www.alycatseries.com.

Check out the virtual book tour for Alycat and the Sunday Scaries here: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/alycat-and-the-sunday-scaries-awareness-tour/

Alysson Foti Borque Talks About:

  • The inspiration behind starting Expound Publicity with her co-founder during the pandemic.
  • Their journey from starting with a podcast interviewing authors to expanding into a full-fledged publicity firm assisting nearly 500 authors.
  • Alysson's transition from teaching elementary education to practicing law to becoming a children's author and publicist.
  • How personal experiences and her children inspire her children's books, particularly the Alycat series.
  • The importance of showcasing supportive friendships and problem-solving skills in children's literature.
  • Alycat's adventures in each book and the life lessons they impart to young readers.
  • Incorporating extension activities at the end of each book to further engage readers and extend the story's themes.
  • Discussion on the latest book in the series, Alycat and the Sunday Scaries, and its focus on overcoming fears and anxieties.
  • Sneak peeks into upcoming books in the Alycat series, including Alycat and the Copycat and a Christmas-themed book.
  • Encouragement for readers to find resonance with characters in books and utilize them as tools for learning and growth.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support
  continue reading

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