Next Month's Teaser: How Kwame Mbalia Turned Tristan Strong’s Heroes into Gods with African Folklore

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The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast celebrates children's books and the vibrant publishing world that brings them to life. Hosted by two neurodiverse, Latinx-owned women passionate about breaking barriers, we provide kidlit book reviews and interviews with industry professionals. Whether you're seeking book recommendations, publishing advice, or valuable insights into the landscape of children's literature, we've got you covered. Join us as we champion diverse voices and empower aspiring creatives to tell their stories.

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Next Month's Teaser: How Kwame Mbalia Turned Tristan Strong’s Heroes into Gods with African Folklore

The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

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1 month ago

Next Month's Teaser: How Kwame Mbalia Turned Tristan Strong’s Heroes into Gods with African Folklore

Dive into the mind of Kwame Mbalia, the award-winning author of Tristan Strong! In this exclusive preview, he shares how African folklore inspired him to transform his main characters into gods, creating a magical and mythic world. In this episode, he also talks about his background, his upcoming book, and his experiences working with Disney, Hyperion, and a new project with Lucasfilm and Disney. Hear about his creative process, the legends that shaped Tristan Strong, and storytelling techniques that resonate with fantasy fans and epic adventure lovers alike. Full episode coming next month on YouTube and Spotify!Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won’t miss an episode!

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