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We are happy to welcome award winning author, Sharon Draper to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Sharon Draper is the New York Times Bestselling author of " Out of my Mind", a book that has been on the list for almost two years. The book has also been developed into a movie and will be distributed by Disney, coming to theaters soon!

In this conversation, Mrs. Draper shares with the audience about her love of reading as a young girl and how that shaped her writing career. She also talks about her best selling book, "Out of my Mind", her long career as an educator, and so much more. This is a must listen conversation friends!

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Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Awards, and is a New York Times bestselling author, with Out of my Mind staying on the list for almost two years. She was selected as Ohio's Outstanding High School Language Arts Educator, Ohio Teacher of the Year, and was chosen as a NCNW Excellence in Teaching Award winner. She is a Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award winner, and was the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence for the Taft Museum. She is a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, and is the recipient of the Dean's Award from Howard University School of Education, the Pepperdine University Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Marva Collins Education Excellence Award, and the Governor's Educational Leadership Award. Last year she was named Ohio Pioneer in Education by the Ohio State Department of Education, and in 2008 she received the Beacon of Light Humanitarian award. In 2009 she received the Doctor of Laws Degree from Pepperdine University. In 2011, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the field of adolescent literature by The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the National Council of Teachers of English, as well as the 33rd Annual Jeremiah Luddington Award by the Educational Book and Media Association, also for lifetime achievement. In 2015 she was honored by the American Library Association as the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime literary achievement. In 2015 she was honored with the Anne V. Zarrow Award by the Tulsa Library Trust., as well as the 2016 Upstander Award by Antioch College.

She has been honored at the White House six times, and was chosen as one of only four authors in the country to speak at the National Book Festival Gala in Washington, D.C, and to represent the United States in Moscow at their Book Festival. Her book Copper Sun was named one of the 100 Best Books of All Time by TIME Magazine and was selected by the US State Department and the International Reading Association as the United States novel for the international reading project called Reading Across Continents. Students in the US, Nigeria, and Ghana are reading the book and sharing ideas-a true intercontinental, cross-cultural experience.

Actively involved in encouraging and motivating all teachers and their students as well, she has worked all over the United States, as well as in Russia, Ghana, Togo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Bermuda, and Guam, spreading the word about the power of accomplished teaching and excellence in education.

Her literary recognition began when, as a challenge from one of her students, she entered and won first prize in a literary contest, for which she was awarded $5000 and the publication of her short story, "One Small Torch." She has published numerous poems, articles, and short stories in a variety of literary journals. She is the published author of numerous articles, stories, and poems.

Sharon Draper is an active participant in the activities of the YWCA of Cincinnati, a member of the National Council of Teachers of English, the International Reading Association, and Top Ladies of Distinction. Ms. Draper travels extensively and has been a guest on television and radio programs throughout the country, discussing issues of literature, reading, and education. She is an accomplished public speaker who addresses educational and literary groups of all ages, both nationally and internationally, with entertaining readings of her poetry and novels, as well as enlightening instructional presentations. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and a golden retriever named Honey.

I learned to dream through reading, learned to create dreams through writing, and learned to develop dreamers through teaching. I shall always be a dreamer. Come dream with me.

How to contact Sharon Draper:

Sharon Draper's official website

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We are happy to welcome Dr. Paul Austin to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Dr. Austin is a orthodontist based in Santa Monica, CA and the founder of Paul Austin Orthodontics.

In this conversation, Dr. Austin shares his extensive background in the field of orthodontics. In the second half of the conversation, Dr. Austin discusses important information for parents on developing a plan for their child's orthodontic care.

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Dr. Paul Austin grew up in Del Mar, San Diego. He attended UCLA undergrad, Harvard for DMD and MPH, UCLA for Orthodontic and Pediatric Specialties.

Dr. Austin has two offices: Simi Valley and Santa Monica and he has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Austin and his wife Jill Live in Pacific Palisades and have three children: McKenna, Caleb, and Brooklyn.

His hobbies are Surfing, Beach Volleyball, Skateboarding and running after his kids.

How to contact Dr. Austin:

Dr. Paul Austin Orthodontics Website

Dr. Paul Austin Orthodontics Instgram

Dr. Paul Austin Orthodontics Facebook

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/

Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

We are happy to welcome Dr. Reem Kabbarah to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Dr. Kabbarah is a pediatric dentist and the founder of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.

In this conversation, Dr. Kabbarah shares her background, how she entered into the field of dentistry and important advice to parents about their child's dental health.

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Dr. Reem Kabbarah is the founder of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, a pediatric dental home in West Los Angeles promoting comprehensive dental health for infants, children and young adults. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California, a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to private practice, Dr. Reem has recently begun serving as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry at the Pediatric Dental Department/Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.

In clinical care, Dr. Reem's philosophy is based on honoring and respecting children while caring for them using age-appropriate techniques and loving attention. The focus of her practice is on comfort in the dental setting and the promotion and maintenance of well-being. Minimal interventions using the latest technologies such as soft/hard tissue lasers and 3D dental printing are at the heart of the care that she and her team offer.

Dr. Reem is a blessed mother of two, an artist, a poet and dancer. She loves the outdoors, swimming, tennis, yoga, music, cooking and creating.

How to contact Dr. Kabbarah:

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Website

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry on Instagram

Dr. Kabbarah on Instagram

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

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We are happy to welcome Dr. Eugene Kim to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Dr. Kim is Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery.

In this conversation, Dr. Kim shares his background and how he entered into the field of medicine. Dr. Kim also discuss the surgical work that he performs to help children.

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Dr. Eugene Kim obtained his undergraduate degree in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons.

He completed his residency in general surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and completed a two-year research fellowship in Tumor Biology under the mentorship of Dr. Jessica Kandel and Dr. Darrell Yamashiro. He also completed an ECMO fellowship under the training of Dr. Charles Stolar. Dr. Kim subsequently completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Kim spent the first 9 years of his practice at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, followed by 8 years of practice at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Currently, Dr. Kim is Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Kim is recognized for his expertise in pediatric surgical oncology, and he maintains a basic science research laboratory which is focused on mechanisms of metastasis and recurrence in high-risk neuroblastoma. Dr. Kim has a clinical interest and expertise in anorectal malformations and pectus deformities.

How to contact Dr. Kim:

Dr. Kim on Twitter

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

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We are happy to welcome author and pediatric occupational therapist, Angela Hanscom to The Hamilton Review Podcast!

In this conversation, Dr. Bob and Angela discuss her award winning program for children, Timbernook, Angela's book "Barefoot and Balanced: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children" and much more.

Parents, educators and caregivers, this is a must listen conversation!

Angela J. Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook—an award-winning developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She is the author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Hanscom is also a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and in 2019 won the Small Business of the Year Award for the State of New Hampshire.

How to contact Angela Hanscom:

Timbernook website

Timbernook on Facebook

Timbernook on Instagram

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/

Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

We are happy to welcome Jeff Jarow to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Enjoy this special Fourth of July episode as Jeff and Dr. Bob discuss Jeff's background as a commercial real estate executive and how he came into the role of heading up Santa Monica's Fourth of July Parade.

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

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Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

We are happy to welcome Mark Tapson to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Enjoy this conversation as Mark and Dr. Bob discuss today's culture, politics, chivalry and how it all relates to kids and culture.

Mark Tapson is the Shillman Fellow on Popular Culture for the David Horowitz Freedom Center and the host of The Right Take with Mark Tapson podcast. He has written over a thousand articles about the intersection of culture and politics for FrontPage Magazine, PJ Media, Intellectual Takeout, National Review, and elsewhere. He has made media appearances on CNN, Glenn Beck and others, as well as many radio and public appearances.

As a screenwriter, Mark has worked on numerous films including co-writing the award-winning documentary Jihad in America: The Grand Deception with terrorism expert Steven Emerson.

Mark is also the author of a forthcoming book on chivalry and the war on masculinity.

How to contact Mark Tapson:

Mark Tapson Newsletter

Mark Tapson on Facebook

Mark Tapson on Twitter

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/

Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

We are happy to welcome Dr. Laura Park Figueroa to The Hamilton Review Podcast!

Laura Park Figueroa, PhD, OTR/L is the founder of Outdoor Kids OT, Inc., a nature-based pediatric occupational therapy practice, and Therapy in the Great Outdoors, LLC, an online multi-disciplinary resource hub for nature-based pediatric therapists. Her PhD research focused on developing a theory to explain the mechanisms of change at work in nature-based pediatric therapy.

Don't miss this wonderful conversation to learn about the work that Dr. Park Figueroa is doing for children the world.

How to contact Laura Park Figueroa:

Laura Park Figueroa on Instagram

Laura Park Figueroa on YouTube

Outdoor Kids website

Outdoor Kids Occupational Therapy on Facebook

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/

Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

We are happy to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Barnert to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Dr. Barnert is the author of the book, "Reunion: Finding the Disappeared Children of El Salvador."

Dr. Barnert Is a pediatrician and Associate Professor, Pediatrics - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

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We are happy to welcome Pam Lobley to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Pam is the author of the book, Why Can't We Just Play? What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy.

Friends, this is a must listen conversation for parents, especially as we approach the summer season!

Pam Lobley is a comedic writer of plays, columns and books. Her columns have appeared in many newspapers and websites. Her memoir, Why Can't We Just Play? What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy, (Familius) details the year she let her overscheduled children take the summer off from their busy activities and "just" play. It is available wherever books are sold.

How to contact Pam Lobley:

Pam Lobley on Instagram

How to contact Dr. Bob:

Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ

Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/

Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton