Adam Lehrhaupt

Adam Lehrhaupt Adam Lehrhaupt is an award winning children's book author. Book Adam for an Author Visit: http://thebookingbiz.com/client/adam-lehrhaupt/

Picture This is a podcast, by Adam Lehrhaupt, for educators and librarians sharing creative ways to use picture books across the curriculum—fun, practical, and inspiring! You'll find info about Adam, his books, author visits, workshops and writing tips at http://adamlehrhaupt.com.

12/19/2025

It is a feature, not a bug.

In this clip, we talk about an idea that reframes mistakes, hesitation, and unfinished work.

Something creators learn slowly, if they learn it at all.

Perfection is not the lesson.

If you want to understand where this thinking comes from.

And why it matters for creativity, confidence, and learning.
Listen to the full episode of Picture This with Adam Lehrhaupt at the link in bio or visit AdamL.Rocks

Staying in the process is the win.

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12/18/2025

You hear it too, right?

The 80s are back.

Synths. Big hooks. Clean melodies.
But made by modern bands.

In this clip, we talk about the 80s music resurgence and why it keeps showing up again. Not as nostalgia. As influence.

New episode of Picture This with Adam Lehrhaupt.
Featuring Daniel Nayeri and Vesper Stamper.

Question for you.
Is this a real comeback, or are we just recycling sounds again?
Agree or disagree.

Tell me why in the comments.

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12/17/2025

If you keep waiting for motivation, you will always be waiting.

has a better plan.

Carry a sketchbook. Use it daily. Use it badly. Use it anyway.

In this clip, she explains why her sketchbook works as a creative home base.

A place to play. A place to practice. A place to come back to yourself.

Listen to the full New episode of Picture This with Adam Lehrhaupt, featuring Daniel Nayeri and Vesper Stamper, creators of A Knot Is Not a Tangle.

Try this today:
Draw your breakfast.
Or sketch one object on your desk.
Or copy a photo reference.
Five minutes. Timer on.
Or write a short poem.
A snippet.
A story.
Just BE creative.

Which did you choose?

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12/04/2025

Pitfall told Gen X everything we needed to know about our friends.

We didn't need quizzes. Personality tests. Or vibe checks.

• Some players ran right
• Some players ran left
• Either way, your choice told us everything

Millennials and Gen Alpha keep trying to figure Gen X out.

We cracked that code in 1982.

Which way did you play Pitfall?

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11/28/2025

Does your main character have a want and a need?

and I dive into the core of character development, exploring how giving a character a very specific want (and then realizing they needed something else) is the secret sauce to a compelling story arc. This discussion, inspired by my book I Will Not Eat You, is a must-listen for writers and teachers! ✍️

Listen now for the full breakdown of creating dynamic characters! Visit AdamL.Rocks or tap the link in Bio.

11/27/2025

Diversity isn't just a trend...it's a conscious choice in everything you do.

In this episode, the incredible Rahele Jomepour-Bell () challenges all creatives to bring the complexity of their unique backgrounds into their art. Whether it's the pattern on a rug or the memories of childhood, our lived experience is the key to creating art that truly connects.

Listen to Rahele’s powerful insight on the new episode of Picture This Podcast (Find it at AdamL.Rocks or the link in Bio!)

11/25/2025

Art is resistance!

Rahele Jomepour-Bell () shares her incredible journey from Iran to the Kansas City Art Institute, explaining how her cultural background and love of books became the core of her identity and her stunning illustrations.

This is a must-listen for every creative soul.

What journey helped shape your creative identity? Tell us below!

11/13/2025

Teachers, want to supercharge your students’ creativity? 🔄

Let them “flip the perspective”...have them rewrite a story from another character’s point of view and watch their writing come alive! 🚀✨

Paul Czajak shares how this simple shift sparks new ideas, empathy, and breakthrough moments for young writers. Try it with your class and see what happens!

11/12/2025

What does a chemist-turned-picture book author really know about monsters, wild creativity, and the secret power of revision?

Turns out...a whole LOT!

Join Paul Czajak and me as we crack open the creative process, share laugh-out-loud writing sparks, and show you why every story deserves a second (or seventh!) draft.

Writers, educators & book lovers: this one’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to shake up your classroom, workshop, or next draft! 🚀✏️

11/06/2025

You're Already Behind! (The Author Secret You Missed)

It's THURSDAY. If you haven't heard Timothy Young's Picture This episode, you're missing out. ⏰

Stop struggling with that blank page! He breaks down his simple, high-impact solution to jumpstarting inspiration and so much more!

Don't wait until Friday to catch up. Listen NOW and unlock your best ideas today.

🔗 Full episode is waiting for you (link in bio).

11/05/2025

Creative Block? This Author Found the 1 Solution You Need.

If you're staring at a blank page, STOP. 🛑

Children's author Timothy Young reveals the simple, immediate trick he uses to shatter creative blocks—and it involves getting out of your chair! (Hint: It’s all about changing your environment).

This is the fastest way to jumpstart your next big idea.

🎧 Hear the full creative wisdom in the new episode! Link in bio or visit AdamL.Rocks.

11/04/2025

Your next great idea is NOT where you think it is.

Children's author Timothy Young breaks down how his unplanned journey led to celebrated books like I Hate Picture Books! 📚

If you want to master humor in storytelling and find daily inspiration, this episode is mandatory listening.

🎧 Full episode link in bio or visit AdamL.Rocks!

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