Would you like to teach your child about humanizing homelessness? Check out these two wonderful children’s books, Knock Knock Give a Sock and Knock Knock, Where’s My Sock? These two books are part of the Pair of Books Project, which helps to “turn transactions into interactions.” Knock Knock, Give a Sock is about a young […]
Episode #95: Interview with Erica Blit, Creator of My Heart Books, Personalized Books for Children with Different Abilities
My Heart Books Do you have a child with a disability? Have you had trouble finding the right book for your child or student? Check out My Heart Books, which is a business that began with one mom’s idea to help her family and teach others about her child with multiple disabilities. After meeting Erica, […]
Episode #94: Interview with Illustrator and Author, Janice Hechter
Adventure Girl, Dabi Digs in Israel Adventure Girl, Dabi Digs in Israel, written and illustrated by Janice Hechter, is a picture book about a young girl’s love for exploring nature. While on a special family visit to her grandparents in Israel, Dabi goes on a special archeology dig with her family. While on the dig […]
Episode 93: Interview with Yehudi Mercado, Author of Chunky and Chunky Goes to Camp
I am excited to present this podcast with Yehudi Mercado, author of Chunky and Chunky Goes to Camp. Both of his books are also memoir graphic novels, which make the books even more unique. Chunky Chunky is based on the experiences of the author/illustrator, Yehudi Mercado, who is a Mexican Jewish boy growing up in […]
Episode #92: Interview with Actor, Activist, and Author, Jazmyn Simon
Most Perfect You Most Perfect You written by Jazmyn Simon and illustrated by Tamisha Anthony is a beautiful book about a girl named Irie who rediscovers what it means to be perfect. Jazmyn Simon redefines what it means to be perfect in this book. The whimsical and bold illustrations by Tamisha Anthony bring this story […]
Episode #91: Interview with Author and Storyteller, Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Regina Persisted I discovered this nonfiction picture book, Regina Persisted when reading the most recent Hadassah magazine. Regina Persisted, An Untold Story written by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and illustrated by Margeaux Lucas is a wonderful book that tells the heroic story of Regina Jonas. The story begins when Regina was a child and dreamed of […]
Episode #90: Interview with Illustrator and Graphic Artist, Roz MacLean
Roz MacLean I am excited to share this wonderful podcast with Roz MacLean. Part of what I love about podcasting is getting the opportunity to talk with interesting people who are helping to change the world. Roz is one of these people! Her projects reflect a passion for diversity, inclusion, and telling a story. I […]
Episode #89: Interview with Lisa Cloherty, Author of Terrance The Hothead
Terrance The Hothead, A Book to Help Children Manage Big Feelings Terrance The Hothead written by Lisa Cloherty and illustrated by Alex Lopez is a story about big feelings and emotional regulation. Terrance the Hothead has big feelings and feels overwhelmed with big emotions each time a problem arises. He starts with a simmer, steam, […]
Episode #88: Interview with Ellie Terry, Author of Forget Me Not
Forget Me Not Forget Me Not written by Ellie Terry is a heart-felt middle-grade book about a young girl named Calliope who has Tourette’s Syndrome. The story, which is written from various points of view helps the reader understand the perspectives of Calliope and her friend, Jinsong. When I began this book, I didn’t put […]
Episode #87: Interview with Kelsey Brown, Author of Come On, Calm!
Come On, Calm! Come On, Calm! is a wonderful, interactive book that is not just a story, it’s a therapeutic experience when reading it with your child. I love supporting other speech-language pathologists in their journey in writing children’s books since we have such a unique perspective with regard to neurodiversity. Come On, Calm! written […]
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