Episode 95: Creating New Worlds for Young Readers: Author Kristie Ferrugiaro on The Saga of the Selenixies, Fantasy, Friendship & Resilience

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Kristie Ferrugiaro discusses her fantasy series The Saga of the Selenixies and its themes of empowerment and resilience for young readers.

In this imaginative and inspiring episode, we sit down with emerging author Kristie Ferrugiaro, creator of the fantasy adventure series The Saga of the Selenixies, a captivating new world written to empower young readers through storytelling. Kristie introduces us to the Selenixies — mystical beings once united by an ancient crystal fortress until its destruction sent them scattering across different worlds. Separated from one another, stripped of their powers, and challenged by dark forces, the Selenixies must complete seven trials to restore their strength, rebuild trust in the Universe, and reunite before time runs out. Kristie shares how the story was inspired during COVID, as she watched her three sons create incredible mythical worlds at home using Tonka trucks, toys, and pure imagination. What began as imaginative play during an uncertain time became the foundation for a richly layered fantasy series rooted in creativity, connection, and resilience. More than just a fantasy novel, The Saga of the Selenixies explores powerful themes of teamwork, friendship, resilience, self-belief, and perseverance — showing young readers that the trials they face in life help shape who…

People in this episode

Guest: Kristie Ferrugiaro

Topics covered

• fantasy
• storytelling
• empowerment
• creativity
• resilience
• friendship

Keywords

• fantasy adventure
• young readers
• Selenixies
• storytelling
• creativity
• resilience
• teamwork
• friendship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Saga of the Selenixies

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