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Why This High School Teacher is Revolutionizing Children’s Literature

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In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show Podcast, host Uncle Kolby interviews Amy L. Watkins, a high school teacher and self-published children's book author. Amy shares her journey of balancing teaching with writing, driven by the need for more diverse representation in children’s literature. She discusses how her experiences in education and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired her to create stories that feature diverse characters and emphasize themes like perseverance and self-expression. Amy also provides valuable insights on self-publishing, including tips on writing authentically, reaching readers, and the importance of representation in books. Whether you’re an aspiring author, educator, or passionate about diversity in storytelling, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration. Don't miss out on Amy's journey and her mission to uplift voices through literature.

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Follow the Host on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/djakolby/

Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbykultureshow/

Connect with Our Guest

Follow Amy Watkins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.watkins.author/

00:00 - The Importance of Representation

00:43 - Welcome to The Kolby Kulture Show Podcast

01:18 - Literary Drop: Power Moves by Sarah Jakes Roberts

02:20 - Introducing Amy L. Watkins

03:40 - Amy's Journey to Becoming an Author

11:32 - The Writing Process and Self-Publishing Tips

14:58 - The Significance of Diversity in Children's Books

20:47 - Heartfelt Gratitude to Educators

21:16 - Culture Quick Fire: Rapid Questions

23:21 - Audience Q&A with Amy

27:42 - The Word Wave Game

32:51 - Giveaway and Closing Remarks

This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Malcolm Perry as Associate Producer, Alex White as Editor, and Mohamed Naser as Graphic Designer. To learn how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at https://www.rainbowcreative.co/

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Контент предоставлен Matthew Jones and Derrick Jakolby Washington. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Matthew Jones and Derrick Jakolby Washington или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.

Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow

In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show Podcast, host Uncle Kolby interviews Amy L. Watkins, a high school teacher and self-published children's book author. Amy shares her journey of balancing teaching with writing, driven by the need for more diverse representation in children’s literature. She discusses how her experiences in education and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired her to create stories that feature diverse characters and emphasize themes like perseverance and self-expression. Amy also provides valuable insights on self-publishing, including tips on writing authentically, reaching readers, and the importance of representation in books. Whether you’re an aspiring author, educator, or passionate about diversity in storytelling, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration. Don't miss out on Amy's journey and her mission to uplift voices through literature.

Connect with us!

Follow the Host on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/djakolby/

Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbykultureshow/

Connect with Our Guest

Follow Amy Watkins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.watkins.author/

00:00 - The Importance of Representation

00:43 - Welcome to The Kolby Kulture Show Podcast

01:18 - Literary Drop: Power Moves by Sarah Jakes Roberts

02:20 - Introducing Amy L. Watkins

03:40 - Amy's Journey to Becoming an Author

11:32 - The Writing Process and Self-Publishing Tips

14:58 - The Significance of Diversity in Children's Books

20:47 - Heartfelt Gratitude to Educators

21:16 - Culture Quick Fire: Rapid Questions

23:21 - Audience Q&A with Amy

27:42 - The Word Wave Game

32:51 - Giveaway and Closing Remarks

This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Malcolm Perry as Associate Producer, Alex White as Editor, and Mohamed Naser as Graphic Designer. To learn how to make a podcast for you or your business visit them at https://www.rainbowcreative.co/

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