Turning Back the Pages

On this week’s episode of Turning Back the Pages, I amjoined by John Martucci. John A. Martucci has always enjoyed story-telling, music, and theater from a young age. Outside of play acting, he was the everyday creator of adventures for his younger brothers. Now, his love for story-telling, the oceans, and its creatures has culminated into children’s book writing. When not writing rhymes and drawing up tales, John is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing in Canton, Georgia. He received an

Every choice a children's book author makes—from the rhythm of their prose to the color of their illustrations—shapes a world where imagination soars, crafting not just stories, but unforgettable journeys for young minds.On this week’s episode of Turning Back the Pages, I am joined by Carrie Finison. Carrie Finison began her literary career at the age of seven with an idea, a box of markers, and her father’s typewriter. She has been writing off and on ever since, though she has (somewhat

Art is powerful way to explore and express one's inner world, and this week, we spend our time talking about how one little purple crayon has inspired many artists throughout the years. On this week’s episode of Turning Back the Pages, I am joined by Charlotte Cheng. Charlotte Cheng has written and illustrated a variety of books including Night Market Rescue, Roar-Choo!, I Miss You Most(Fall 2024), BoBo Loves Dumplings, and BoBo’s Colorful Chinese New Year. With over 20 years of EdTech

Welcome to the first episode of Turning Back the Pages! In this podcast, I interview authors of children's books about their favorite childhood book. In today's episode, I talk to author Anna Dickson. Anna Dickson has spent many years working in children’s ministry, learning about kids and learning from kids. She earned her master’s in Christian Education from Asbury Theological Seminary, where she developed her love for writing for families. Anna now lives in Birmingham, AL with her