In this conversation, Tricia Friedman and Rio Cortez discuss the themes and creative processes behind Rio's latest work, 'The ABCs of Women's History.' They explore the interdisciplinary approach to women's history, the importance of slow reading, and the joy of writing for children compared to adults. Rio shares insights into her collaborative process with illustrators and the significance of trusting readers to find their own meaning. The conversation concludes with a look at future projects and the potential for more educational works. Learn more about this book and Rio Cortez: https://www.riocortez.com/ Learn more about the Leadership Playbook: A Practical Guide to Preventing Burnout in Your Team (BETA) as mentioned at the top of the episode https://playfulworkdesign.com/store/p/leadership-playbook-a-practical-guide-to-preventing-burnout-in-your-team Chapters 00:00 Exploring the ABCs of Women's History 07:22 The Importance of Slow Reading 12:08 The Joy of Writing for Children vs. Adults 16:46 The Creative Process of a Poet 23:30 Future Projects and Collaborations