Set Lusting Bruce -"From China to Carolina: Emily Sherwood's Tales of Teaching and Writing"

In an episode of Set Lusting Bruce hosted by Jesse Jackson, writer and educator Dr. Emily Sherwood shares her multifaceted journey from teaching in Northeast Tennessee and living in China during COVID-19, to venturing into writing and educational consulting in South Carolina. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Sherwood emphasizes the importance of making reading accessible, especially for struggling adolescent readers and English language learners. She advocates for engaging educational tools like graphic novels and underscores the critical role of authentic reading and the arts in educationm Emily discusses her new book 'Not Just Pirates,' sharing her family's passion for reading, and her plans to help parents navigate the American school system, particularly those with multilingual learners. The episode wraps up with reflections on diverse reading materials and a unique question inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s song 'Thunder Road.'

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