In celebration of International Children's Book Day, this special episode introduces listeners to an actual book author! Tune in to discover what it's like to be a writer. ?Today's guest started writing poems when he was 13 years old. Now, he is an award-winning author who has captured the hearts of many young adults! In this episode, Matt de la Peña shares his passion for writing, the joy of publishing a book, and the key skills needed to be a writer. ☀️Parents, this episode comes from the Lingokids Growin' Up podcast and is suitable for ages 5+. If your child enjoyed this story, they might like other episodes too! Subscribe to the show and give it a listen.  ?Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,200+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try.