#GrokOfTheRock, #GeneRoberts, #ChildrenBooks, #PictureBooks, #KidsAdventure, #UnderdogStory, #RhymingStory, #StorycomicPresents, #ReadAloud, #SmallHero In this episode of Storycomic Presents, I sit down with Gene Roberts (aka one of the creators behind Zander Van Duff) to talk about The Grok of the Rock, a charming rhyming adventure for little readers. We’ll explore what inspired the Groks Sidney and Harry, the power of “underdog” stories, and why being small has its own kind of strength. Plus: how Gene and his collaborators crafted rhymes, illustrations, and action that young kids can feel while reading again and again. If you're into children’s books, poetry, or helping kids grow confidence through story, this episode is for you. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started:https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!