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Podcast: Making It in The Toy Industry
Episode: #92: Breaking Through Barriers in Children’s Book Publishing with Charles George Esperanza
Description: Today’s episode is a treat for the senses toy people. My guest today is a published book author and illustrator with books released by Sky Pony Press, Abrams Books, and Harper Collins. Charles George Esperanza grew up in the south Bronx and found the mentor and structure he needed while studying Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology. During our chat today Charles shares his come-up story, premiers a banger of a song, and of course, provides advice to all you aspiring book authors and illustrators out there. If you’ve ever considered illustrating a children’s book...