Magical Audiobooks for Kids: Ed Morykwas on Family, Music & Sound Design

Ed Morykwas, a talented children’s author, shares how he creates immersive kidlit audiobooks using original music, family collaboration, and thoughtful sound design. In this Cloverly Academy interview, he explains how storytelling for kids becomes even more engaging when sound effects and musical elements support the emotional tone of each scene.

Ed walks through his creative process, showing how a budget-friendly recording setup can still deliver high-quality audio engagement for young listeners. He discusses how to produce parent-approved content, build strong author branding, and use audiobook production as part of a wider book marketing strategy.

This conversation offers practical audiobook tips for children’s authors who want to bring stories to life through sound while staying intentional about quality and resourceful with tools. Ed highlights how music, narration, and collaboration help shape audiobooks that resonate with both kids and families.

For authors looking to expand into audio or elevate their children’s books with sound and imagination, this interview delivers clear insight and creative inspiration.