{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to be an Author of a Graphic Novel","description":" How to be an author of a graphic novel &amp;nbsp;  On today\u2019s show, we chat about a manuscript that was the first ever graphic novel shortlisted for Hardie Grant\u2019s Ambersand Prize. Plus, the spark that ignites a great story and how ideas can grow into something powerful on the page. We talk about creativity, courage, and the magic of finding your voice as an author of illustrated books for kids. Today\u2019s special guest joins us to chat about the inspiration behind her amazing graphic novel Inked, her journey into children\u2019s writing, from working in film and television, to the themes she hopes will resonate with young readers. It\u2019s an engaging and heartfelt conversation about the power of stories to shape who we are and how we see the world. Everybody please welcome, the wonderfully talented, Karen Wasson. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Reading with a chance of tacos","author_url":"http:\/\/www.readingwithachanceoftacos.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37674805\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191531975"}