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Discussion: My Expansion

David:
Hey everyone, welcome back for another discussion of a great book. Today, we will examine My Expansion, a children’s book creating quite a buzz.

Taylor:
It is. It has these beautiful illustrations, and the story is very sweet.

David:
Yeah, and we actually have quite a bit of material on this one. We’ve got some interviews with the author and illustrator, some early reviews, and even an early copy of the book so we can dive in and see what makes it tick.

Taylor:
Definitely a lot to unpack.

David:
So let’s start with the author, Nancy Manet. Now what’s interesting here is that she’s actually a singer-songwriter. This is her first foray into children’s literature.

Taylor:
You can definitely tell. Her background in music shines through in the writing. The language is very lyrical and very engaging.

David:
Yeah, it’s almost poetic. So, that adds a unique flavor to the book.

Taylor:
Definitely.

David:
Now, on the visual side, we have Michelle Buvala. Her illustrations are striking. They add a whole other dimension to the story.

Taylor:
Yeah, she works with hand-cut watercolors, pens, and ink. And she even uses this really unique technique called watercolor cut paper collage.

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