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The Lightcatcher Code:

Find the good in the bad
The beautiful in the ugly
And the light in the darkness.

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What is lightcatchers?

OFFICIAL AMBIES© NOMINEE "BEST PODCAST FOR KIDS."

Lightcatchers started as a podcast of original stories written for kids by writer and musician C.C. Kimmel. Now it's not just a podcast, but a magazine, and a community of lightcatchers!

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New Season of Lightcatchers out now!

The second season of Lightcatchers Podcast is out now - with all new songs, sounds, and stories. Join the forest friends as they work together to get their stolen powers back.

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Lightcatchers Magazine is full of story adventures, activities, and games to delight your kids and help you connect as a family.

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An illustration of author, singer C.C. Kimmel

About C.C. Kimmel

C.C. Kimmel is a writer and musician living in Portland, OR. Many of the stories shared on the podcast started as bedtime stories for his kids.

Kimmel loves to collaborate on multi-discipline storytelling using music, audio, and art to enhance the overall experience. Along with the podcast, he writes novels, short stories, music, and screenplays.