Today’s episode is a delightful conversation with Shelly Anand and Nomi Ellenson, co-authors of the wonderful new picture book I Love My Body Because. 

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Shelley's first book Laxmi’s Mooch

Erika Medina, illustrator of I Love My Body Because

Roxane Gay's book Hunger

Sonya Renee Taylor's book, The Body Is Not an Apology

Tyler Feder

Nabela Noor (Beautifully Me)

More body positive picture books

 studies on representation of kids of color in children's books

Nomi's Butter: The Cycles Journal

CREDITS

The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting independent anti-diet journalism.

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