Episode 57: Writing Your Obsessions with Guest Pooja Makhijani

Host Sharon Skinner chats with author Pooja Makhijani about her winding writing journey, including her break from kidlit to focus on journalism, and her return with picture books centering on food, family, and cultural care networks. Makhijani shares how her passion for food and sensory detail infuses her work, the importance of writing to your obsessions, and her collaborative process with illustrators. The discussion touches on embracing imperfection in both baking and writing, staying mindful and present to enrich storytelling, and practical tips for incorporating authentic sensory experiences into kidlit.

Connect with Pooja Online:

Website: https://www.poojamakhijani.com
Instagram: @laborofloaf