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Ready for Reading S3 E2 - Our 2024 Book for the Military Child: Meet the Author and Illustrator

In this episode, Penny Letrud-Samons interviews Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata, the author and illustrator of the book Ty's Travels: All Aboard, which has been selected as the 2024 Book for the Military Child, in conjunction with April’s Month of the Military Child. The Book for the Military Child unites and celebrates military children across the globe through their shared experiences. Kelly Starling Lyons is an award-winning author with over 30 children's books to her name. Niña Mata is an award-winning illustrator known for her diverse artwork. They discuss Kelly and Niña’s creative journey, the inspiration behind the book, and their feelings about Ty's Travels All Aboard being chosen for military children and their families. They also advise aspiring artists and encourage kids to find adventure through creativity. The episode highlights the importance of reading and storytelling and the impact of books on children's lives. About Us United Through Reading strengthens military families’ literacy, emotional bonds, and well-being through the power of reading together at every age, no matter the distance. Since 1989, United Through Reading has connected over 3.2 million military family members through the power of reading aloud together, supporting their connection, routines, and mental well-being. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Background of the Book for the Military Child 01:33 Announcement of the 2024 Title, Author, and Illustrator Introductions 02:18 Author and Illustrator Achievements 03:44 How Kelly and Niña Began Working Together 07:24 Kelly Starling Lyons' Journey as an Author 09:56 Niña Mata's Journey as an Illustrator 12:34 Kelly's Writing Process 13:22 Niña's Illustration Process 15:22 Honor of Being Chosen 2024 Book for the Military Child 18:20 Impact of the Book on Military Children and Families 19:55 How United Through Reading Connected Ty's Travels All Aboard to Military Life 21:07 Encouraging Kids to Find Adventure with Ty 23:52 Niña's Advice for Aspiring Artists 26:26 Excitement for Ty's Travels and United Through Reading 27:32 How Military Families Can Get Copies of Ty's Travels All Aboard 27:50 Closing and How to Connect with United Through Reading 🔗 Links 🔗 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Guides- https://unitedthroughreading.org/lite... United Through Reading Literacy Resources- https://unitedthroughreading.org/reso... Download the United Through Reading App- https://unitedthroughreading.org/app/ Read our latest blog posts- https://unitedthroughreading.org/news/ Ready for Reading Audio Podcast- https://unitedthroughreading.org/podc... 🙏🏽 How You Can Help Our Mission 🙏🏽 Donate to United Through Reading- https://unitedthroughreading.org/supp... Buy books for military families, Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... 👉🏽 United Through Reading on Social Media 👈🏽 Instagram-   / utr4military   Facebook-   / unitedthroughreading   LinkedIn-   / united-through-reading   Subscribe to our newsletter- https://unitedthroughreading.org/news... #BookForTheMilitaryChild #MOMC #HarperKids #MilKidBook24 #ICanRead