Talking About Books For Kids

Mia Wenjen (@Pragmaticmom) is the founder of pragmaticmom.com, co-founder of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, has her first picture book, SUMO JOE, …

In this episode, we’re joined by special guests Drs. Ashuanta Anderson, MD, MPH, MS (@shaunistarr) and Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc …

In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Dr. Jonda McNair.  She’s a professor at Clemson University.  During our conversation, …

Leah Henderson’s is the author of the middle grade novel ONE SHADOW ON THE WALL.  During our conversation, she shares …

Talking About Books For Kids is a show that explores diverse books for kids and teens through conversations with authors and those that love reading children's books.

Talking About Books For Kids is a show that explores diverse books for kids and teens through conversations with authors and those that love reading children's books.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Douge has a conversation with Dr. Patricia Valdez, scientist and children's author.  She shares the inspiration behind her new picture book, Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor, the role that science played in her writing and she shares her future projects to write about more women scientists and women of color in science.  To learn more about Dr. Patricia Valdez, go to her website: patriciavaldezbooks.com.

Books discussed in this episode:

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierly

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

To read or learn more about the books discussed during this episode, check out your local library or bookstore!

In this episode, host Jacqueline Douge has a conversation with Dr. Patricia Valdez, scientist and children's author.  She shares the inspiration behind her new picture book, Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor, the role that science played in her writing and she shares her future projects to write about more women scientists and women of color in science.  To learn more about Dr. Patricia Valdez, go to her website: patriciavaldezbooks.com.

Books discussed in this episode:

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierly

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

To read or learn more about the books discussed during this episode, check out your local library or bookstore!

In this episode, host Jacqueline Douge has a conversation with poet and author, Laura Shovan. She shares her love of poetry, inspiration for writing and discusses her debut novel, The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary and her new book, Takedown being released June 2018. To learn more about Laura Shovan, go to her website: LauraShovan.com.

Our music is by Manni Festo of the poets lounge. Visit poetsloungepodcast.com for the show and Manni-festo.bandcamp.com for music.

In this episode, host Jacqueline Douge has a conversation with poet and author, Laura Shovan. She shares her love of poetry, inspiration for writing and discusses her debut novel, The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary and her new book, Takedown being released June 2018. To learn more about Laura Shovan, go to her website: LauraShovan.com.

Our music is by Manni Festo of the poets lounge. Visit poetsloungepodcast.com for the show and Manni-festo.bandcamp.com for music.