In this episode, children’s book author and illustrator Thao Lam opens up about her latest picture book, Everybelly—a joyful celebration of body diversity and inclusion for young readers.We discuss:How her daughter’s first comments on her body sparked the book’s creationThe power of bellies as a storytelling lensRaising kids to love their bodies in a judgmental worldCultural identity, food, and body imageHer creative process, artistic challenges, and how she overcame imposter syndromeThao also shares her journey from illustrator to writer, what it’s like to write when you don’t feel qualified, and why she wants readers to walk away from Every Belly feeling one thing: hungry._____________________Guest’s linksBuy Everybelly: https://houseofanansi.com/products/shadow-price?srsltid=AfmBOoqFp33iii1uLDQAzAJ7OxJvoKH3nrLcwuVyh21QhpBSqcIVc3lWConnect with Thao on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaohlam/ _____________________ Host’s linksFind out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/Follow Journey of the Art on Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/

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