In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages,  Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s writers to highlighting programs like Reach Out and Read and innovative book vending machines, Jackie and Nusheen imagine all the ways stories can inspire, heal, and connect. They also discuss the joy of children’s literature, the importance of representation, and new ways books and podcasts can bring stories to life for kids and families.

Join them for a fun, heartfelt conversation about books as medicine, storytelling as advocacy, and the endless possibilities ahead.