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Today I am happy to welcome, prolific Author Leslea Newman. This is Leslea's second visit to the program and she has two new picture books that were released last month in May, 2023. "The Babka Sisters," is a fantastic book in rhyme that celebrates Leslea's Jewish heritage, and "The Fairest in the Land," explores gender and gender identity issues and fairness.

Leslea has written north of 80 books for both children and adults and has been celebrated with awards and speaking engadgments all over the country. Her book, "Heather Has Two Mommies," was one of the OG in getting banned for lgbt storytelling and was even discussed in Congress.

Be sure to follow Janak online @lesleanewman on twitter as well. Her website, www.lesleanewman.com has links to all of her works and upcoming projects.

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