The Children's Book Podcast

In early May, 2022, Disney announced the cast of the highly anticipated series adaptation of Percy Jackson & the Olympians. The overwhelming reaction to one particular casting choice, as well as the author's response, are Worth Noting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

On March 31, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of its first nationally representative survey of high school students during the pandemic. The findings of this survey are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

The Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in a 22-17 vote. The implications of this bill are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is on the rise and political leaders behind landmark bills in Florida and Texas claim these actions are to protect children. Meanwhile, Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Behind each of these actions lie reasons that are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

The Kingdom of Tonga in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, east of Australia and Fiji, is made up of around 170 islands. On January 15, 2022, several islands were impacted by the massive eruption of an undersea volcano. The effects this volcano had on the islands as well as on the people of Tonga are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. In this preview, we share "Love for Others", a big picture meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. In this preview, we share "Unplugging from Tech", a situational meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. In this preview, we share "I Am Love", an affirmations meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

On January 6, 2021, and for the first time in our nation's history, the US Capitol was invaded. The results of this insurrection and the impact on voter access to millions across our nation is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

Historical reenactments can be a way to bring history to life for students as well as for sightseers visiting historical landmarks. But the harm and the trauma that can be reintroduced in doing so is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message