Episode Show Notes:

Joseph L. Licari — affectionately known as Joe — is a children's book author whose work includes the enchanting Mia's Marvelous Farm Adventure. In this episode, Joe shares what it means to him to be a children's author: engaging young minds through joyful, curiosity-driven storytelling that makes learning feel like an adventure rather than a chore.

Joe opens up about his upbringing on Long Island, where a mix of urban life and nearby farms shaped the way he sees the world — and planted the seeds for Mia's story. His character Mia is a composite of his...