About this episode

Dan Gutman discusses his extensive career as a children's book author and his latest work.

Dan Gutman author of over 200 children's books for all ages talks with Dr. Elisabeth Paige about his writing process, his newest book, "The Picasso Curse" (particularly relevant given the recent heist in Paris), and his many other book series. A particularly entertaining and fun conversation. You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at www.mindfulhappykids.com.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Elisabeth Paige

Guest: Dan Gutman

Topics covered

• children's books
• writing process
• book series
• interview
• literature

Keywords

• children's books
• Dan Gutman
• The Picasso Curse
• writing process
• book series

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Picasso Curse

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