Our guest today is Brian LaRossa editor at Scholastic. We talk about lowering the barrier to entry, mentorships and imposter syndrome. At its core the conversation explores inclusivity at every level and having more voices at the table.

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THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? by Yamile Saied Mendez

THE AMAZING POWER OF GIRLS by Maria Marianayagam and Skyler White

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You May Contribute a Verse is a homespun production, produced, edited, recorded, conceptualized, and marketed by Josh Monken, Brenna Jeanneret, and Jon Seymour.