The Children's Book Podcast
Matthew C. Winner
Celebrating the power of storytelling to reflect our world, expand our perspectives, and foster connections between readers of all ages. The Children's Book Podcast features interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by Matthew C. Winner, a teacher, librarian, writer, and fan of kids. Brought to you in partnership with the Highlights Foundation, positively impacting kids by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.
Episodes
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Sep 17, 2022 • 11min
(Worth Noting) Update: Rethinking Mascots
The Cleveland baseball team, known for over a century as the Indians, is getting a name change for the 2022 season. The reason behind the decision is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Sep 10, 2022 • 17min
(Worth Noting) A Kids Co. Presents: Sarah Jones Breaks It Down
What did the FBI find during the search of former president Trump's property? Sarah talks about the investigation at Mar-a-Lago. And what is monkeypox? Susan Michaels-Strasser, the assistant professor of epidemiology at the Columbia University Medical Center, shares about this zoonotic disease. This is a rebroadcast episode of Sarah Jones Breaks It Down. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Sep 3, 2022 • 6min
(Worth Noting) Historic Flooding in Pakistan
Historic flooding is impacting nearly 1 in 7 people living in Pakistan as the country enters its second month in the monsoon season. The reasons behind the floods and the catastrophic impact on the Pakistani people are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Aug 27, 2022 • 7min
(Worth Noting) Megaflood to Impact California
In 1862, a catastrophic flood in California claimed the lives of over 4,000 people, destroying one-third of all property in the state. What new research is uncovering for the future of California is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Aug 20, 2022 • 12min
(Worth Noting) Harmful Ableist Words
Recently, Lizzo and Beyonce removed harmful words from songs on their new albums after being pushed and encouraged by their fans. These changes in ableist language are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Aug 6, 2022 • 13min
(Worth Noting) It's a Heat Wave
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed how very hot it is! Across the northern hemisphere, countries like the United States, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and many others are experiencing hotter temperatures than ever before. This global heat wave is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Jul 16, 2022 • 11min
(Worth Noting) On the Topic of Mass Shootings
In the first 6 months of 2022 alone, there have been over 250 mass shootings in America—in schools, at grocery stores, in churches, and as people were going about their everyday lives. No matter how sad and scary they are to talk about, these mass shootings are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Jul 2, 2022 • 11min
(Worth Noting) Roe v. Wade Overturned
On Friday, June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a ruling on women's reproductive rights that has stood for nearly 50 years. The implications of this decision are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
May 21, 2022 • 11min
(Worth Noting) Casting Expectations on Adaptations
In early May, 2022, Disney announced the cast of the highly anticipated series adaptation of Percy Jackson & the Olympians. The overwhelming reaction to one particular casting choice, as well as the author's response, are Worth Noting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
Apr 23, 2022 • 11min
(Worth Noting) The Kids Are (Not) Alright
On March 31, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of its first nationally representative survey of high school students during the pandemic. The findings of this survey are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
