196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf
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Empathy Through Reading
This chapter explores the transformative power of reading on emotional and cognitive development in children, focusing on how storytelling fosters empathy. It discusses the importance of a reading culture, highlights the 'Islands of Understanding' program in Israel, and contrasts the benefits of physical books and digital resources in nurturing emotional intelligence.
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