Monday, December 8, 2014

Lori Alexander (Ep. 105)

Lori Alexander(@LoriJAlexander), author of the Backhoe Joe (@HarperChildrens), stops by to talk about her debut picture book, the importance of reading everything on the market, playing a role in a school's weeklong celebration of reading.


Episode Notes
Lori Alexander's homepage
Diggerland USA
Chris Gall (Author of Dinotrux)
Purchase Backhoe Joe from your local independent bookstore

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the awesome interview! I purchased two copies of Backhoe Joe for my nephews. It is so clever and adorable! Lori Alexander is brilliant--I am looking forward to her future books.

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    1. It was immediately a favorite digger book in our household! So glad you're enjoying it too, Sarah! Thanks for listening!

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  2. Thanks very much Matthew and Lori for another wonderful Podcast. It was great to hear you both chatting about Backhoe Joe, and many thanks also for your kind comments about my artwork. I'm a huge fan of the Let's Get Busy podcast and look forward to tuning in every week as I work! Well done too Lori - I appreciate all your hard work on promoting Backhoe Joe - and I loved your Kickball story!!

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    1. Thanks for listening, Craig! Your art it Backhoe Joe is perfect for the story and it was so nice to hear Lori's warm words toward you and your talents. Thanks for listening!

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