In this lively episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, award-winning children's author and illustrator Ashley Belote joins us live from the American Library Association's annual summer conference in Philadelphia. Ashley shares her creative journey from being the “designated art kid” to becoming a successful author-illustrator with a passion for humor and heart in children’s books. She dives into the balance of writing and illustrating, the value of finding your creative voice, and how persistence pays off.

Discover more of Ashley’s work and browse her books at: https://www.ashleybelote.com/books Perfect for parents, educators, aspiring authors, and young-at-heart readers!