Humor With a Heart's Leslie and Lolly at EMcon 2026. All the cool kids know that libraries are filled with “hidden” adventures, but at the East Meadow Public Library in Long Island, NY the adventure greets you at the door in a wig and a cape. You're suddenly pulled into an awesome joy ride packed with artists, storytellers, community, and at least one alien encounter! Lolly made friends with a Xenomorph. They're slimier in person! EMcon's Super Origin Story Lolly and I were invited to "play"...

When Justin Simonich, Creative Producer of Animation at Sesame Street, asked me to speak to his 2D animation class, I asked the usual question, "Is there anything specific you’d like me to touch on?” “Just make them laugh, ” he said. His students usually hover over their individual computers but don't often engage with each other, so my main goal was to make authentic heART connections. We decided to focus on the process of character development. I'd entertain by introducing my characters and...

Lolly shares why the "Merry Christmas Wishing Well" episode of Lolly Lardpop's Radio Playdate podcast is so special. Hint: It involves a magical moment with Caroll Spinney, the kind-hearted performer who originated Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom for an ACTIVITY. A hand-drawn card by Caroll Spinney Dear Diaria, Granny Dot told me that there are magic moments that happen in a lifetime when time slows down and your heart makes a “snow globe memory”. You know...