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Books, Kids & Creations with Tracy Blom

Viewers will meet creative people of all ages who inspire future generations with their work. Guests have included Cartoonists, Olympic champions, NASA scientists, ballerinas, children"s authors, and more! Hosted by Tracy Blom, awarding-winning author of over thirty books, plays, and screenplays.

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00:21:18

Interview with National Bestselling Author Shakir...

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2023/10/29

Shakir Rashaan has been “corrupting minds, one book at a time” and creating unique and lavish worlds for years, writing engrossing stories that revolve around strong-willed, complicated people. When he isn’t conferring with characters, new and old, inside of his “NEBU Universe,” he can be found binge-watching series on various streaming platforms.Shakir lives in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and ahyperactive Jack Chi, and is a father of two—a college-aged daughter and a son proudly

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00:16:17

Interview with Jen Malia, Author of Neurodivergent...

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2023/10/28

Tracy Sits down with author Jen Malia to discuss her book series, The Infinity Rainbow Club, geared towards neurodivergent kids. She writes the books that she wishes she had growing up, and works to inspire children to be more inclusive of others. About Jen: An autistic mom of three autistic kids, Jen Malia is the author of the children’s chapter book series The Infinity Rainbow Club and the picture book Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. She is Professor of English and Creative Writing

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00:30:27

Interview with Mark Kistler, Emmy Award Winning Artist

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2023/07/20

Grab a pencil and a sheet of paper, and join us on this fun-filled drawing activity with Mark Kistler! Learn about creativity, drawing, and how anyone can become an artist. (yes, even you!) Over the past 44 years, Mark Kistler has taught millions of children how-to-draw on his Public Television Series “The Secret City” in the 1980’s, and “The Imagination Station” in the 1990’s. He has presented thousands of K-12 Visual Arts School Assembly Workshops around the world including; Australia, Germany,

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00:20:27

Interview with EMMY Award Winner Kathy Wade

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2023/07/13

Join me on a melodic journey as we celebrate the remarkable career of Kathy Wade, an EMMY-award-winning jazz singer and visionary co-founder of Learning Through Art, Inc. For over three decades, Kathy's passion has touched the lives of over a million participants, leaving an indelible mark on the arts education landscape. As the brilliant mind behind Books Alive! For Kids®, a nationally acclaimed performing arts literacy program, Kathy has captivated audiences and garnered multiple regional

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00:21:35

Interview with Award-winning Animator, Carlos Douglas...

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2023/05/04

In this interview, Tracy sits down with award-winning animator and producer Carlos Douglas Jr. to discuss his incredible project, Kenya's Symphony. Carlos masterfully combines his love for music with his profound ability for storytelling and talks about the journey to create such a magical piece. Carlos Douglas Jr is the director and producer of the award-winning animated short, Kenya’s Symphony. He is a spring 2020 graduate of Columbia College Chicago's Interactive Arts and Media

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00:21:25

Interview with Actor, Christopher Sean

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2023/04/25

You don't have to go to a galaxy far, far away to learn about Christopher Sean... you can do that right here! In this interview, Tracy sits down with actor Christopher Sean to discuss storytelling, manifestation, and his incredible journey as an actor. Christopher Sean is a versatile actor known for his captivating performances on both the big and small screens. Born and raised in California, Sean always had a passion for the arts and knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in

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00:16:47

Interview with Author/Teachers Jade Greene-Grant and...

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2023/04/17

Barb Magnotta and Jade Greene-Grant are two teachers from New York who have taught at the same school for over a decade. They always wanted to publish a book to help their students with literacy but encountered several roadblocks along the way. It wasn’t until they decided to try their luck on The Wheel of Fortune that everything changed. As luck would have it, they won enough money to hire an illustrator, publish their book, and turn their dream into a reality. Book Buy Link:

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00:19:57

Interview with award-winning author Sophia Gholz

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2023/04/05

Sophia Gholz is an award-winning children's book author, music lover, magic seeker and avid reader. Sophia enjoys writing fiction with humor and heart. When writing nonfiction, she pulls on her love of science and her strong family background in ecology. Since 2017, Sophia has helped oversee the Henry L. Gholz SEEDS National Field Trip Endowment for The Ecological Society of America, funding ecological field experiences for students from diverse backgrounds. She is also a founding board member

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00:18:59

Interview with Maria Dismondy, Author and CEO of...

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2023/03/18

In this interview, Tracy sits down with children's author, founder, and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy. When Maria Dismondy was a little girl she was teased for her curly hair and favorite lunch-box fare, spaghetti in a hot dog bun. Many moons later, these and other real-life moments continue to fuel what is now her critically acclaimed career in the publishing world. In 2020, Maria was named as one of the Publisher Weekly Star Watch Nominees, leaders who were nominated by

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00:22:24

Interview with Author/Sailor Susea Spray

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2023/03/06

In this interview, Tracy sits down with children's author, world traveler, and sailor Susea Spray to discuss her children's book, A Big Blue Boat. Susea has always written in one form or another. A decade ago, she and her husband commenced on an around-the-world sailing odyssey. Their travels were recorded on their sailing blog, https://www.gratisaustralis.com. Over the decades, Susea had always desired to enter the world of writing for the young. As she recorded the sailing journey, notes and

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00:21:11

Interview with Maxine Schur, Travel Journalist and...

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2023/02/24

In this interview, Tracy sits down with award-winning children's book author and travel journalist, Maxine Schur. Her stories convey the depth of her world travels and provide readers a glimpse into the rich, and enchanting world she has discovered. With decades of writing experience, Maxine is truly a master at what she does, and her passion for travel and experiencing all that the world has to offer shines through beautifully written and illustrated stories. About the Author: Maxine Schur was

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00:20:10

Interview with Award-winning Author Ritu Anand

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2023/02/05

In this interview, Tracy sits down with award-winning author, Ritu Anand to discuss her heartwarming children's book, Kara's Dreams. Ritu Anand draws her inspiration from nature around her and her scripture – Sri Guru Granth Sahibjee. When she sat down to write Kara’s Dreams, her pen flowed its ink onto paper, as a river floods its banks. The beautiful verse within the scripture that guided her story provides – Pavan Guru, Paani Pita, Mata Dharadh Mahat, Divas Raat Duii Dayee Daya, Khaileh Sagal

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00:14:11

Interview with Emmy Award Winning Writer, Director...

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2023/01/27

Who doesn't love a good Sherlock Holmes Story? Well, how about five of them written by Emmy Award Winning writer, Bonnie Macbird? In this interview, Tracy sits down with Bonnie to discuss her incredible career as an author/director/producer and gets a rare glimpse into the world of Sherlock Holmes. San Francisco native Bonnie MacBird attended Stanford University where she earned a BA in Music and an MA in Film. Her long Hollywood career includes four years as a feature film development exec at

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00:20:36

Interview with Author Katie Otey

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2023/01/13

Katie Otey is an author and poet with a passion for spinning heartwarming tales laced with humor. When she’s not writing she’s singing, performing skits with her kids, practicing Spanish, traveling, and making her family laugh. Every Other Christmas is a nod to her children and her heartfelt desire to blend her experiences as an African-American with close ties to Colombian culture. About the Book: After his parents' divorce, a young bi-racial child spends every other Christmas celebrating the

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00:19:45

Interview with Ziggy Marley

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2022/12/23

In this interview, children's author Tracy Blom sits down with Ziggy Marley to discuss his incredible career as well as his newest children's book, Music is in Everything. ZIGGY MARLEY is an eight-time GRAMMY Award winner, Emmy Award winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon. He has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim and is the author of the children’s books I Love You Too, My Dog Romeo, Music Is in Everything, and Little John Crow (with his wife, Orly Marley); as well as the

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00:21:40

Books, Kids & Creations Interview with Helen and...

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2022/11/11

In this interview Tracy sits down with Helen and Thomas Docherty to discuss the creative process, walking to your own beat, and their newest book, Blue Baboon Finds Her Tune, published by Sourcebooks. About The Authors Helen is a children’s author based in Swansea, Wales. Her picture books have been translated into 27 languages, shortlisted for various national awards, and staged as plays. The Snatchabook was voted No. 1 in the Kids’ Indie Next List Autumn 2013 in the US and won the Oldham

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00:21:15

Books, Kids & Creations Interview with Author Kaela...

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2022/10/28

Kaela Rivera grew up believing in will-o’-the-wisps and el chupacabra, but even ghost stories couldn’t stop her from reading in the isolated treetops, caves, and creeks of Tennessee’s Appalachian forests. She still believes in the folktales of her Mexican-American and British parents, but now she writes about them from the adventure-filled mountains of the Wild West. When she’s not crafting stories, she’s using her English degree from BYU-I as an editor for a marketing company (or secretly doodling

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00:18:02

Books, Kids & Creations Interview with Author Janet...

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2022/10/19

Janet Sumner Johnson lives in northern Utah with her husband, three kids, and a dog. She is the author of both middle-grade novels and picture books, including The Last Great Adventure of the PB&J Society (Capstone, 2016), and Help Wanted: Must Love Books (Capstone, 2020), and the upcoming Braver than Brave (Capstone, August 2022). When she isn’t writing, she loves eating cookies, playing the piano, and singing along with the radio at the top of her lungs. You can learn more about her and her

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00:23:36

Books, Kids & Creations Interview with Lori Garver,...

Books, Kids & Creations with Tracy Blom ·

2022/09/03

Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network presents, Books, Kids & Creations with Tracy Blom a podcast that features people who inspire and uplift future generations with their work. In this episode we sit down with Lori Garver, Former NASA Deputy Administrator, to discuss her experience with NASA, serving under multiple presidents, persevering even when it seems like everyone is against you, and of course, her new book,

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00:20:28

Interview with Creative Director of PBS Matthew Kennedy

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2022/08/28

Get ready to be inspired!! In this interview, Tracy sits down with Creative Director for PBS, Matthew Kennedy, and discusses his experience with branding, storytelling, toy creation, and more! As a Creative Director Matthew has developed video, interactive, print, and social marketing for brands including Animal Planet, PBS Kids, and Cartoon Network. To learn more about Matthew Kennedy visit http://matthew-k.com/creative/

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