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Helping Little Ones See God’s Big, Beautiful World with Tori Higa
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Exploring God's Creation and Children's Literature with Tori Higa, Discover how children's books can beautifully showcase God's vast creation and love. Join us as we chat with author and illustrator Tori Higa, delving into her creative process, faith-inspired storytelling, and her journey from art to authorship.
Key Topics:
- The inspiration behind God Must Love and its message for ages zero to three
- Tori's unique experience illustrating her own children's book
- The importance of nature and God's creation as a reflection of His character
- Balancing writing and illustrating skills in children's publishing
- The long journey from concept to published book and favorite parts of the process
- Influences from art legends like Ezra Jack Keats and Van Gogh
- Tori's favorite books, including A Tale of Two Seasons by her dad and The Jesus Storybook Bible
- Upcoming projects: indie faith-based book and launching a greeting card company
Resources: Tori Higa's Website, Instagram, Facebook
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Chapters:
- 00:00 - Introduction to Tori Higa
- 01:12 - Illustrating Her Own Book
- 02:03 - Balancing Skills in Publishing
- 03:13 - Message for Young Children
- 05:40 - Takeaways for Children
- 06:32 - Observing God's Creation
- 06:46 - Aspiring Author Journey
- 08:28 - Art to Writing Transition
- 09:12 - Publishing Process Insights
- 10:20 - Visual vs. Word-Driven Writing
- 11:23 - Artistic Influences
- 12:25 - Favorite Books
- 15:20 - Upcoming Projects
- 16:28 - Connecting with Tori Online
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