Episodes
Episode 6 - Carmen Oliver
How did a magazine quiz, an episode of Oprah, and her daughter’s school reading buddy program set Carmen Oliver on the path to her first published book, Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies?
Episode 5 - Bethany Hegedus
How did a 9/11 survival story and a bold email to Mahatma Gandhi's grandson lead to a first published picture book after two novels had been published?
Episode 4 - Chris Barton
How did a toddler, a smoke alarm and an obituary lead to Chris Barton’s first published book?
Episode 3 - Kathi Appelt
How did a single question open the door to a lifelong career in children’s literature?
Episode 2 - Kari Lavelle
How did five years of rejection eventually lead to a ten-editor auction and a first book deal?
Episode 1 - Liz Garton Scanlon
How do life disruptions, beginner’s luck, and creative play lead to a published book?
Trailer
Welcome to My First Book Story, the podcast where children’s author Meredith Davis interviews successful writers about their journeys to publishing their very first book.