Today's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks. We'll be interviewing children's author Chris Ferrie and if you're looking for more children's books for your library or personal collection be sure to check out these great Sourcebooks selections:
 
Don't Push the Button! By Bill Cotter
Max at Night by Ed Vere
The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty
 
You can find all of Chris Ferrie's children's books here
 
During our conversation, Chris shares how he decided to write physics books for babies and why he thinks these titles are great for youthful readers. He also explains how he breaks down the building blocks that lead to starting his books and how he creates the images as well.
 
Additional Authors and books mentioned in intro to this episode
 
Francine Rivers
Mesu Andrews
 
Jan Karon's Mitford Series
In This Moment by Karen Kingsbury
The Screwtape letters by CS Lewis
If I Run series by Terri Blackstock
Where We Belong by Lynn Austin
 
Martin Luther by Eric Metaxas
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs
 
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Music
"Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
 
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