In this Teacher Kasie Live, I sat down with children’s author and illustrator Johanna Laubach Robinson to talk about the real-life inspiration behind her newest book—two “fluffy chaos agents” (P and V) who keep life funny, busy, and full of story ideas. We chatted about how those small, everyday moments can turn into a full children’s book concept, and why noticing what makes kids laugh (and what makes grown-ups pause and smile) matters so much when you’re creating stories for little learners. Johanna also shared what it’s like to be both the author and the illustrator, and I loved hearing the behind-the-scenes of her creative process—from idea sparks to bringing the visuals to life. We also talked about her already-successful Kickstarter campaign (and yes, it’s still open for a few more days), including what it takes to run a children’s book Kickstarter and how supporters can help indie creators get their work into homes and classrooms. If you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, or just a children’s book lover, this interview is packed with encouragement and practical insight into supporting new books and using them with kids.