Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson

By JoAnn M. Dickinson Author

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Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson is the podcast for children’s book authors, illustrators, and creatives who want to learn how to write, publish, and market children’s books. Hosted by award-winning children’s book author JoAnn M. Dickinson, each episode features interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, and indie publishing experts. Discover writing tips, self-publishing advice, marketing strategies, and inspiring stories that show the power of children’s literature to build confidence, empathy, and imagination.

Episode Date
A Child Wrote a Space Adventure Children's Book! STEM Learning, Imagination & Self-Publishing
May 12, 2026
From Idea to Published Book: What New Authors NEED to Know
Apr 21, 2026
Writing Chapter Books for Kids: Building a Series Young Readers Return To
Apr 14, 2026
Successful Brand Building for Children’s Books | Elizabeth Retter
Apr 07, 2026
Blending Faith, Farm Life, and Science in Children’s Books | Author Sarah Philpott
Mar 31, 2026
Writing Children’s Books for Autism & Reading Challenges | Author Carole Barton
Mar 24, 2026
Can Colors Help Children Understand Their Emotions?
Mar 19, 2026
How do lifelong friends transform into a children's book about diversity?
Mar 17, 2026
What Happened When Grief, Birds, and Feathers Became a Book That Comforts People
Mar 10, 2026
Why Kids Need Illustrations More Than Words in Picture Books | Why Some Authors Get This Wrong
Mar 03, 2026
Before You Self-Publish, Can You Answer These 3 Questions?
Feb 24, 2026
How Can One Children’s Book Power an Entire Product Line?
Feb 17, 2026
How to Avoid The Burnout Trap Most Children’s Book Authors Miss
Feb 12, 2026
Do Your Characters Solve Problems? | Writing Children’s Books That Truly Connect with Kids
Feb 10, 2026
Which Type of Editing Does Your Children’s Book Need? Developmental vs Copy Editing
Feb 03, 2026
How One Idea Became a Children’s Book Series | John Doriot’s Oreo Stories
Jan 27, 2026
How to Write, Publish & Launch a Children’s Book | Inside Miriam Laundry Publishing
Jan 20, 2026
Children’s Book Publishing Mistakes Most Authors Don’t See
Jan 13, 2026
From Madison Avenue Director to Children's Books | The Journey Behind "A Grandpa Joe Day!"
Jan 06, 2026
How a World-Famous Doctor Became an Award-Winning Children’s Book Author
Dec 29, 2025
Learning How to Be the Light of Kindness | Children's Book Seed of Life
Dec 22, 2025
Tips on How to Become a Bestselling Children’s Author | Amazon Marketing, Writing Tips & More
Dec 18, 2025
Mental Health & Children’s Books | Finding Sunshine Through Cloudy Days
Dec 15, 2025
Learn How Vicky Cepeda Writes Inclusive Stories for Kids with Disabilities
Dec 11, 2025
Learn How Screenwriting Skills Bring Picture Books to Life
Dec 08, 2025
Breaking Boundaries: Through Art, Imagination & Animation in Children's Books
Dec 04, 2025
Learn How to Build Visibility, Connect with Readers, and Boost Book Sales
Dec 01, 2025
How Authors Build Community & Connect Hearts Through Stories That Inspire
Nov 24, 2025
How a Rescue Pup Named Easton Became a Local Celebrity Through Children’s Books
Nov 20, 2025
How to Turn Christmas Traditions into a Children’s Book
Nov 17, 2025
Where Is Apollo | A Fun Children’s Book Adventure Through Athens with Kelsey Clark
Nov 13, 2025
How to Write Cozy Mysteries That Sell | Publishing Tips from Indie Author Dennis Shock
Nov 10, 2025
Writing to Change a Generation | Faith, Family & Raising Kids with Kindness
Nov 06, 2025
How a Gypsy Vanner Therapy Horse Helps Kids and Adults Heal | with Dr. Deana Plaskon
Nov 04, 2025
How To Bridge Generations with Empathy & Compassion in Children’s Books
Oct 30, 2025
How to Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists with Vicky Cerdeira
Oct 27, 2025
Inspired by Her Rescue Dog: A Children’s Book Author’s Story
Oct 23, 2025
Learn How to Blend Fun and Kindness in Children’s Books
Oct 20, 2025
How One Christian Homeschool Family Published A Powerful Children's Book
Oct 16, 2025
Writing Children’s Books That Celebrate Family & Imagination
Oct 10, 2025
How Dog Rescues Inspired Heartfelt Children’s Books
Oct 08, 2025
Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Funding Success
Oct 06, 2025
How Children's Authors Can Beat Self-Doubt and Publish
Oct 02, 2025
Empowering Kids Culture & Travel Made Fun with Kelsey Clark
Sep 29, 2025
Learn the Language of Movement: From Dance Floor to Writing Children's Books
Sep 26, 2025
Children’s Book Marketing Tips from Best-Selling Author | Ron Keres
Sep 24, 2025
Writing Children's Books as a Motivation Coach
Sep 22, 2025
From Classroom to Storybook with Katie Gigliotti
Sep 18, 2025
SEL Stories That Empower Kids with Dr. Latonya Peterson’s
Sep 16, 2025
Magic Behind the Books: Peek into United Tales of America's SEL Mission
Sep 11, 2025
Turning Bullying into Bravery with Christine B. Bianco on Children’s Books, Kindness & Creativity
Sep 08, 2025
Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Publishing Success
Sep 08, 2025
Writing Chills, Cliffhangers & Spooky Secrets: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 2
Sep 05, 2025
Hardship to Heartfelt Tales with Kaelen Felix
Sep 04, 2025
Crafting Characters for a Spooky Adventure: Secrets of Hawthorne Manor Part 1
Sep 03, 2025
Imagination Takes Flight: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly and the Spirit Behind It
Sep 02, 2025
Writing for Shy Kids: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach
Aug 28, 2025
From Diagnosis to Debut: Diane Henrique's Story of Courage, Creativity and Purpose
Aug 25, 2025
Turning Bedtime Tales Into Bold Books: Neha Moghe Roy on Empowering Young Readers
Aug 19, 2025
It’s YOUR book… so why don’t you have the keys to it?
Aug 18, 2025
Super Big Brother, Super Big Impact: How Deanna Bussadori Helps Kids Feel Seen
Aug 14, 2025
Find Confidence and Achieve Success in your books with Travis Peterson
Aug 12, 2025
What Makes a Child Hide the Truth, and How Stories Help Heal with Vicky Phillips
Aug 05, 2025
Activity Books To Help Grow Your Author Brand with Harleigh Manske
Aug 04, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Play with Brittany Phillips
Jul 29, 2025
How A Teacher Brings Laughter to Story Time with Frances Mackay
Jul 24, 2025
Inspiring Empathy Through Storytelling with Bonnie Kostan
Jul 22, 2025
Finding Strength Through Alpha-Gal Syndrome with Erin Sherry
Jul 17, 2025
Turning Stories Into Self-Esteem with Jennifer Nestor
Jul 15, 2025
Editing Magic: Meter & Making It Rhyme with Robin Katz
Jul 10, 2025
How Children’s Book Author Vix Brown Uses Creativity to Support Kids’ Emotions
Jul 08, 2025
Why kids mistakes are gifts with Maria Thompson
Jul 03, 2025
Empowering Young Readers with Liliana Tommasini
Jul 01, 2025
Air Force Veteran Turned Storyteller with Doug Berry
Jun 26, 2025
Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings with Author Melissa Ahonen
Jun 24, 2025
Turning Life With Down Syndrome Into Stories That Inspire with Heidi Brooks
Jun 21, 2025
Childhood Dreams to Published Author with Harleigh Manske
Jun 18, 2025
Welcome to "Beyond The Book"
Jun 18, 2025
Welcome to Beyond the Book
Jun 11, 2025
Editor Behind the Magic: Meter, Magic & Making It Rhyme with Robin Katz
May 08, 2025