E87 - "Why This Children's Book Author Is Having the Conversations Parents Don't Know How to Start"
Published: June 23, 2026
Duration: 58:53
Why This Children's Book Author Is Having the Conversations Parents Don't Know How to Start
What happens when a child can't find themselves in the books they're handed? For Brandon D. Campbell, that question wasn't hypothetical — it was personal. Growing up in a blended family, navigating the emotional complexity of childhood, and searching for representation in literature shaped him into the author of Oh Brother, My Brother. And in a recent episode of the Adventures in the Heart of Children's Book Authors podcast, he shared why that mission matters more than ever.
"Being a children's bo...