Listen "Sheepwrecked! A Wild and Wooly Adventure with Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textBaa-hoy, Matey! What if sheep could be pirates? Join us on a woolly adventure as we chat with the talented Ashley Belote about her baalarious new picture book, Sheepwrecked. Ashley takes us through her creative journey, sharing stories from her upbringing on a sheep farm in West Virginia that inspired the tale of pirate sheep. Listen to an excerpt and get an insider's look at how she masterfully intertwines narrative and illustration to bring her characters to life.But that's not all! We'll also touch on the magic of making story time a joyful experience for preschoolers and elementary students. Ashley and I discuss tips for keeping young readers engaged and the pivotal role teachers and librarians play. Plus, we share STEM-strategies for bringing Sheepwrecked to life in our adventure-themed summer camps. Hint: sink and float, building pirate ships, creating patterns, and unplugged coding with treasure maps are all ways to connect with this picture book!Packed with creative ideas, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone excited about children's literature and interactive learning.You can find links to all of Ashley's books here.Listen to the original interview with Ashley Belote here.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube.Support the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
More episodes of the podcast Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
Journey from Heartland to Wildlife Warrior: Tim Santel's Inspiring Wildlife Conservation Career
15/10/2025
Connecting the Dots: Nurturing Empathy and Ethical Teaching in Early Education with Dr. Cara Furman
25/09/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.