{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Space, Stories, and Social-Emotional Learning with Molly Harris and Jonathan Corby","description":"Author Molly Harris and illustrator Jonathan Corby discuss their picture book, I Need Space, and their experience meeting for the first time after collaborating remotely. Harris explains that editors guide illustrator selection and that authors\u2019 notes should clarify the story without dictating every image. Corby describes how the manuscript and Harris\u2019s notes sparked his interest, while his parallel work as a book designer gave him a connection to her work. He distinguishes illustration\u2014creating the pictures\u2014from design, which gathers and conveys feedback from the publishing team. Their story centers on Rocco, a sensitive rocket navigating a playful space world where rough play leaves him overwhelmed. Harris drew inspiration from her preschool-aged son\u2019s difficulty with peers who played too forcefully. She hopes the book gives families a shared language for discussing boundaries and emotions. Corby explains how he storyboarded ideas and used color to echo Rocco\u2019s feelings, shifting from blues and greens toward reds and black before returning to calmer hues. He added a recurring space dog for readers to discover. They reflect on picture books as visual storytelling that can help children recognize feelings and connect stories to real life. Author and archaeologist Josh Guerrero introduces his debut book, Abe the Adventurer and the Jungle Jewel, inspired by a Marine Corps friend. Abe follows a map into a jungle, learning about animals, courage, cooperation, and respect for cultural heritage. Guerrero says Abe leaves treasure untouched, valuing lessons and memories over possessions. He recalls finding an obsidian arrowhead in New Mexico and describes his adventure-and-self-development podcast. ","author_name":"Reading With Your Kids Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/readingwithyourkids.libsyn.com\/site","html":"