Marissa Moss: Empowering Young Minds Through Storytelling and Illustration

Ever wondered how to blend art, history, and storytelling? Don't
miss our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Marissa
Moss! Discover her secrets behind beloved series like Amelia's
Notebook and more. Listen today! In this extensive interview,
Marissa Moss, a prolific author and illustrator, discusses her
diverse body of work, including narrative prose, graphic novels,
a hybrid between the two, historical fiction, and biographies,
spanning from picture books to young adult literature. She shares
her journey from starting as an illustrator to becoming an
accomplished writer, her interest in history, and her mission to
highlight lesser-known but heroic figures, particularly women, in
her books. Moss delves into specific series like Amelia's
Notebook and Max Disaster, explaining their origins and themes.
She discusses the ways in which her life is reflected in a lot of
her work. She also talks about her research process, the
challenges of writing and illustrating, and her future projects.
The conversation touches on the importance of persistence for
budding authors and illustrators, the need for better math and
science education for girls, and her passion for encouraging kids
to be creative and think critically 


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