by Sarah Mackenzie
Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.
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April 17, 2025
Author Sarah Mackenzie interviews Jonathan Auxier about his writing process and the themes in his books, including the conclusion to the Peter Nimble series.
April 3, 2025
<p>One of my favorite reads of 2024 was The Myth Makers by John Hendrix.</p><p><br></p><p>This gorgeous graphic novel tells the story of the remarkable friendship of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. I thought I already knew quite a bit about these Inklings, but there was even more to uncover.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, I’m delighted to share my conversation with the author and illustrator of The Myth Makers, John Hendrix. We dive into his research and writing process, exploring how the threads of the story came together. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Jon shares a better definition of myth, and illustrates the differences between a myth, a fairytale, and a story. I even make him choose which series he’d rather bring to a desert island, The Chronicles of Narnia or The Lord of the Rings. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear: </strong></p><ul><li>John’s creative process for creating graphic novels </li><li>How choose-your-own adventure stories inspired the The Myth Makers </li><li>Why John chose the Lion and the Wizard as his main characters </li></ul><p><strong>Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/">Read-Aloud Revival</a></li><li><a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/waxwing">Waxwing Books</a></li><li><a href="https://read-aloud-revival.ck.page/d22f467fe7">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Find the rest of the show notes at: </strong><a href="http://readaloudrevival.com/john-hendrix"><strong>readaloudrevival.com/john-hendrix</strong></a></p>
March 20, 2025
<p>What comes to mind when you think of C. S. Lewis’s Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings?</p><p><br></p><p>There’s a good chance a lot of us are seeing very similar pictures. We’re seeing images that swept us into the whimsical world of wonder beyond the wardrobe (and into the Shire). </p><p><br></p><p>The beloved images of these childhood stories remain with us. </p><p><br></p><p>But it’s likely we don’t know much about the woman who created the iconic illustrations of the White Witch, Mr. Tumnus and Lucy, and the Pevensie children having tea with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver.</p><p><br></p><p>Her name is Pauline Baynes, and her artwork brought the worlds of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien to life.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, author and illustrator Katie Wray Schon is here to share her gorgeous new book, Painting Wonder: How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This stunning picture book biography tells the story of the woman behind the pictures of Narnia that we know and love so much. You’re going to want to add it to your shelves!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear: </strong></p><ul><li>How Katie’s own creative journey led her to Pauline Baynes’s story </li><li>The joys and challenges of illustrating a book about an illustrator </li><li>Katie’s advice for holding onto creativity as a source of enrichment in your life, even as a busy mama</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/">Read-Aloud Revival</a></li><li><a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/waxwing">Waxwing Books</a></li><li><a href="https://read-aloud-revival.ck.page/d22f467fe7">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Find the rest of the show notes at: </strong><a href="http://readaloudrevival.com/woman-behind-narnia"><strong>readaloudrevival.com/woman-behind-narnia</strong></a></p> <br><p>📖 Order your copy of <a href="https://waxwingbooks.com/painting-wonder/">Painting Wonder: How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien</a> by Katie Wray Schon.</p>
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