{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sour, Sweet, and Adventurous: Inspiring Journeys in Children\u2019s Books","description":"In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we\u2019re celebrating three very different \u2013 but beautifully connected \u2013 picture books and their creators. First, Dr. Candice Childs joins us to talk about her autobiographical picture book \u201cCC, Sour and Sweet Journey to Medical School.\u201d She shares how the \u201csweet\u201d parts of her journey are actually the moments of growth, resilience, and purpose that came from repeated failure and perseverance. The \u201csour\u201d moments include painful setbacks and even an advisor bluntly telling her she\u2019d never get into medical school. Candice explains how she turned that discouragement into fuel, and how her parents\u2019 unwavering belief in her \u2013 especially her late mother\u2019s message, \u201cDon\u2019t let anyone tell you what you can and can\u2019t do\u201d \u2013 continues to guide her. She also talks about why parents\u2019 words matter so deeply for kids\u2019 mental health, and how books can spark the most powerful family conversations. Next, Margaret Proctor shares the delightful backstory behind \u201cCousins, What\u2019s Next?\u201d Inspired by her great-granddaughter and youngest grandson getting into everything together, Margaret explores the joy, chaos, and blessings of intergenerational relationships. She reflects on being rejected by traditional publishers years ago, what it felt like to finally hold her own book (\u201cI danced for ten minutes!\u201d), and encourages aspiring writers to honor their ideas and just start. Finally, Tricia Gardella introduces us to Mouse, star of the Mouse Traveler series, including \u201cMouse Visits Everglades National Park.\u201d Tricia talks about falling in love with this little character, weaving real national park facts into fun adventures, and why she hopes her books help kids love \u2013 and fight to protect \u2013 our national parks for generations to come. ","author_name":"Reading With Your Kids Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/readingwithyourkids.libsyn.com\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41067400\/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\/201332715"}