<p><em>Trigger Warning: This episode talks about gun violence and mass shootings.&nbsp;</em></p><br><p>In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Chelsea Lin Wallace. Chelsea is a former elementary school educator turned children’s author and a poet with a Master’s in Education. She loves teaching children how to express themselves creatively through poetry and writing. Chelsea’s debut picture book, <em>A Home Names Walter</em>, is a comforting story based on her childhood experience moving around frequently and how we can create a home wherever we are. &nbsp;</p><br><p>Tune in to hear how Chelsea turns to writing to soothe the experiences that she went through in her childhood. She talks about what inspired her to write <em>A Home Named Walter</em>, what the common theme is among her writing, and what she wants readers - both children and parents - to take away from the story. You will also hear Chelsea and my thought’s on the recent mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Off the Cuff with Charlene - gun violence in the United States (2:28)</li><li>What inspired Chelsea to write <em>A Home Named Walter </em>(18:22)</li><li>The common theme in Chelsea’s writing (31:40)</li><li>What Chelsea wants readers to take away from her writing (34:41)</li><li>Why Chelsea recommends parents read <em>A Home Named Walter </em>(43:07)</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Connect with Chelsea</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250316413?tag=macmillan-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book - A Home Named Walter</a></li><li><a href="https://chelsealinwallace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/chelseaauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>&nbsp;Let’s Connect!&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/charlene-gorzela?fbclid=IwAR3lr2NkMj9q9J_8uBwjDNdwiNShd1d93608DiByILpOqzUSmyyKQLwIDOo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grief Recovery Method</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlene_gorzela_/?fbclid=IwAR1bfyi4BQkrv4fwCThC4AJza6M8scs8MOrg39PEdts4QnhEfncibtLOVwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/charlene.gorzela" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/241843200604517" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Grief Recovery Now Facebook Group</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>