Picture This…
The Picture This podcast explores innovative ways to use picture books in classrooms and libraries, going beyond just teaching students to read. Each episode offers creative ideas, expert insights, and practical tips to help educators and librarians engage young minds with the power of storytelling.
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Latest Episodes
Pizzasaurus & Plot Twists: Why Every Story Needs a Dinosaur-Sized Problem with Tammi Sauer
Wordplay, Walking, and "Dinosaur-Sized" ProblemsIn this episode of Picture This, host Adam Lehrhaupt catches up with Oklahoma Book Award winner Tammi Sauer. They discuss the long (and often anxious!) wait for illus...
20-Minute Writing Magic: Simplifying Literacy Instruction with Patty McGee
Less Talking, More WritingIn this episode of Picture This, host Adam Lehrhaupt sits down with Milken Educator Award winner Patty McGee, often called "The Writer Whisperer." With experience serving over 50,000 stude...
Unlock the secrets of nonfiction with guest Patricia Newman
In this engaging conversation, Patricia Newman, a master of nonfiction writing, shares her insights on the intricacies of crafting nonfiction for children. She discusses the importance of research, the challenges of maintaining historical accur...
How Bugs Bunny Taught Me to Teach with Deb Pilutti: Visual Literacy & The Art of the Reaction Shot
Cartoons, Graphic Design, and the Geometry of CharacterHost Adam Lehrhaupt reunites with illustrator Deb Pilutti (Idea Jar, Old Rock is Not Boring) to pull back the curtain on the creative process. Deb rev...
Stop writer's block! A writing formula that works for every grade, with guest Nancy Viau
Breaking the "Knitting Grandma" Mold & Building Better StoriesIn this episode of Picture This, host Adam Lehrhaupt catches up with award-winning author and former teacher Nancy Viau. Nancy is on a mission to mo...