Stories Across Language & Culture with Amanda "Miss Panda" Hsiung-Blodgett

Do you ever wonder why book reviews are so important for authors? That"s the question we get to grips with in this episode, and I must say, the answer might astound you. Not only do we shed light on the crucial role of both written and video reviews, but we also explore the most suitable platforms for leaving them. Our expert guest, Amanda Hsuing Blodgett, author of the delightful children"s book "Little Bun," joins us to illuminate the significance of having young readers interact with multiple languages.  Now, have you ever been curious about the nitty-gritty that goes into publishing a children"s picture book? We dig into this complex process, discussing elements such as book trim size, page count, and even the inclusion of illustrations. We pull away the veil on the standard sizes of children"s books, how to measure them, and where to find their sizes online. Amanda assists us in understanding the 32-page layout of picture books and why adhering to traditional writing and publishing guide rails is so crucial.  Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, the founder of Miss Panda Chinese. I am Netflix Word Party Chinese language consultant for its dual-language seasons. Other publications include “First Mandarin Sounds: An Awesome Chinese Word Book.” I"m the host of the Playful Chinese podcast. I"ve worked and taught on four continents.  My mission is to make acquire the Chinese language simple and joyful for children and learners of all ages.  Find Amanda’s books here:  Amazon - eBook • Paperback • Hardcover   https://a.co/d/90ezZJ BN - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-bun-amanda-hsiung-blodgett/1142550663 Connect with Amanda Hsuing-Blodgett here: Website:  https://www.misspandachinese.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misspandachinese Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/miss_panda_chinese/ Twitter:   https://twitter.com/MissPandaChines/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20884739.Amanda_Hsiung_Blodgett 👉 Be sure to follow the Writer’s Parachute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WriterParachute https://linktr.ee/writerparachute ✨🎙Subscribe to our channel to join our writer community for tips, tricks, author interviews, and more. We can"t wait for you to join us as you embark on your writing adventure!✨🎙 🎙📖✒️ 👉 All episodes are available to view on YouTube and listen anywhere where podcasts are played every Wednesday!👈 ➡️ Check out our website to learn more about us, our mission, podcast episodes, be a guest on the show, and follow us on social media. ⬇️ https://thewritersparachute.com As always, we hope this podcast is a helpful landing on your unique, creative journey. 🪂 ✨✨✨Want automatic weekly updates to your inbox? Sign up here: https://sendfox.com/thewritersparachtue Don"t forget to check out Buy Me A Coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/writerparachute Support the Writer"s Parachute and become part of the TEAM!!!