Making Reading Cool & Connecting for Kids with Aron Nels Steinke
Making Reading Cool & Connecting for Kids with Aron Nels Steinke  
Podcast: Talks with Dr Shafer
Published On: Tue Sep 15 2026
Description: Aron Nels Steinke is an incredible voice in children's literature. The author of Speechless, a Pacific Northwest Book Award Winner, and the beloved Mr Wolf's Classroom series, Aron started out as an artist, drawing from a young age, and started to accompany his drawing series with words, leading to his popular graphic novels.  Kids not only love Steinke's stoires, they also see themselves in them. Aron Nels Steinke advocates for supporting kids with kidlit and discussing important topics in children's literature, and talks today with Dr Shafer about book bans, working as an author illustrator, and more. Join us for an inspiring conversation about Aron's writing and illustrating journey, and the impact his work has had on kids worldwide. Share this episode with a teacher or family with a middle grader in your life!Learn more about Aron Nels Steinke's work here: https://www.mrwolfsclass.com/Connect with Aron Nels Steinke here: https://www.instagram.com/mrwolfcomics/The newest addition to the Aron Nels Steinke collection is out October 6. Pre-Order here:https://bookshop.org/p/books/la-classe-de-m-loup-aron-nels-steinke/b5020de33d750a3f?ean=9798225061609&next=tMeet Aron Nels Steinke at the upcoming Bigfoot Kids Book Festival in Redmond, Oregon on October 10, 2026! Learn more here: https://www.bigfootkidsbookfestival.com/Thank you Aron Nels Steinke for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us!What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshaferThis episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026.All Rights Reserved#graphicnovels #aronnelssteinke #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling