In this episode Krish dives into Dracula & Daughters by Emma Carroll, the first in a brand new historical fantasy series that is equal parts thrilling spooky and inspiring. The story follows Mina Cullers, a determined girl who dreams of becoming the first female doctor in her town. But when her best friend is bitten by a vampire Mina teams up with her bold sister Buffy and mysterious cousin Bella to save him before the vampire contagion spreads under the full moon.

Krish also sits down with Emma Carroll, bestselling author often called “the Queen of Historical Fiction.” Emma shares the inspiration behind Dracula & Daughters, how folklore from around the world shaped her unique vampire lore and why it is so important for children to see brave clever heroines at the heart of stories. Together they explore how books teach empathy, the challenges facing children’s reading today and the magic of finding that one story that makes you say “more please.”

Key topics covered in this episode:

• How Emma Carroll reinvented vampire myths for a new generation of readers
• Why strong brave characters in stories matter for children
• The reading for pleasure crisis and why it needs urgent attention
• How books nurture empathy courage and understanding of the wider world
• The importance of sharing stories with friends and family
• Why every child can be a reader if they find the right book
• The book Emma would time travel to give her younger self and why

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