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Mar 2020
41m 53s

The Secret to Writing a Children’s Book

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Everyone thinks they can write a children’s book, but very few people actually can. Abby Hanlon, the author and illustrator of the beloved Dory Fantasmagory series, describes her unusual creative process—it involves eavesdropping and bribery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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