Ep 41: How to Talk to Kids About Food Insecurity Through Storytelling

<p>In Episode 41, I’m joined by Canadian children’s book writers Eric Walters and Lana Button to discuss their award-winning book, One Can. </p><p>Illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant, One Can tells the emotional story of a young boy’s generosity and the importance of community in tackling food insecurity. It is a story of hope and a reminder of the power of positive storytelling in children&#39;s narratives. Parents will love this book that shows children the cyclical nature of generosity, and in it, they will find a valuable resource for talking to kids about real world problems like hunger and poverty.</p><p>More than an approach to writing moral stories, Lana and Eric share the incredible power children&#39;s book writers have to uplift and empower children in a chaotic world. They also share important tips for writing children’s literature and reveal their secret to staying on the journey of their art.</p><p>00:00 - Introduction </p><p>2:20 - What started the book</p><p>6:37 - The reason for hope </p><p>8:15 - The symbol of the can </p><p>13:16 - Writing the most critical part of the book</p><p>16:19 - The psychology you need to write for children </p><p>21:03 - The reception of the book </p><p>24:23 - Why this book is so special to Eric</p><p>25:50 - How to get into the psychology of a child</p><p>31:01 - Writing in changing times</p><p>32:45 - The secret to saying on the journey of the art </p><p>🛒One Can is available for purchase from Groundwood Books: https://houseofanansi.com/products/one-can?srsltid=AfmBOorKtGP--hPmbbjvBgNlGiOVgYaSHSH1D9OfpAXr1P6OQpw94HOJ_____________________Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/18DdCmw0rV0 _____________________ Host’s linksFind out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/ Follow Journey of the Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/ Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/</p>