"Light Fright: Turning Fears Into Fun with Judy De Young"

In this episode of the Big Time Talker podcast, host Burke Allen chats with children's book author Judy De Young about her delightful book, Light Fright. The story follows Marley, a little monster who’s afraid of daylight, turning the typical fear of the dark on its head. Through charming illustrations and a quirky family of Halloween-inspired creatures, Marley learns to embrace his fear and discovers that the "scary" things aren’t as threatening as he imagined. Judy discusses the inspiration behind the book, the creative process with her illustrator, and the importance of pushing kids to use their imaginations. She also shares insights into her work creating educational coding activities for young learners. The episode highlights the value of looking at the world from different perspectives, both in literature and in life. Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast is sponsored by Speakermatch; subscribe today and get new episodes each week!