Listen "Journey From Self-Published to Series Author with children's book author Jesse Byrd"
Episode Synopsis
This week’s guest is Jesse Byrd, a children’s book author, children’s book developer with his company Moonbeam Literary and Media, and a literary agent, as well as a board member of the NPR foundation. Jesse had a career in tech at Google but decided to quit that life -- twice -- to pursue telling stories that make a difference in the world. His newest book, The Switch, is a children’s book teaching kids the importance of service in the midst of teams, even if they’re the best on the team.
Books recommended by Jesse Byrd
This Is the Honey An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets by Kwame Alexander
Bunso Meets a Mumu by Rev Valdez
Hello Sweet Baby: An Adoption Story Written by Janine Jackson, Illustrated Brittanie Gaja
Books recommended by Jesse Byrd
This Is the Honey An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets by Kwame Alexander
Bunso Meets a Mumu by Rev Valdez
Hello Sweet Baby: An Adoption Story Written by Janine Jackson, Illustrated Brittanie Gaja
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