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Worth Noting

We know the news can be heavy. World events can be confusing. But no one should miss out on history as it’s being made. It’s not always easy to know how to talk about what’s going on in the world or even to know where to start. Join us each week for a look at what’s going on in the world and how it impacts you and others. From scientific breakthroughs to historic achievements. From political upheaval to social justice. It’s all worth noting.

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Created by: A Kids Company About

USA 11+

Started: May 11th, 2019

Status: Active, 381 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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What Gives Kara M. Mitchell Hope
^{05:00 | Season: 10 | August 16th, 2025}

Kara Mitchell, author illustrator of Catching Kindness (Magination Press), shares what is giving her hope today: so many things. A new week with a new sketchbook. Libraries and new friends. Community and singing. Hugs that get us through the week.

Close to the Anger with Daria Peoples
^{30:36 | Season: 10 | Episode: 7 | August 12th, 2025}

Daria Peoples, author illustrator of Be the Light: How She Became Angela Davis (Greenwillow Books), joins Matthew to talk about the hurt and pain of not being accepted.

What Gives Merriam Sarcia Saunders Hope
^{04:42 | Season: 10 | August 9th, 2025}

Merriam Sarcia Saunders, author of You Can Say Hi with Only a Smile (Magination Press), illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop, shares what is giving her hope today: children are paying attention to each other. Not to the noise or the division, but each other.

Observant of Your Surroundings with Tiffany D. Jackson
^{36:24 | Season: 10 | Episode: 6 | August 5th, 2025}

Tiffany D. Jackson, author of Blood in the Water (Scholastic Press), joins Matthew to talk about maturing a little faster when the environment calls for it.

What Gives Shana Keller Hope
^{03:52 | Season: 10 | August 2nd, 2025}

Shana Keller, author of CeeCee: Underground Railroad Cinderella (Charlesbridge), illustrated by Laura Freeman, shares what is giving her hope today: dreaming. When our dreams speak to us in our darkest hour, they are louder than our fears.

It’s Personal with Jas Hammonds
^{38:45 | Season: 10 | Episode: 5 | July 29th, 2025}

Jas Hammonds, author of Thirsty (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about coming to terms with dependence and their experience of everything being fine until it wasn’t.

What Gives Michael Genhart Hope
^{04:02 | Season: 10 | July 26th, 2025}

Michael Genhart, author of Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love/Mercedes Sosa: La Voz del Pueblo (Lee & Low Books), illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday, shares what is giving him hope today: curious kids. They want to know more. They want to understand. And they want to help correct what feels so wrong.

Growing Ideas with Grace Lin
^{31:22 | Season: 10 | Episode: 4 | July 22nd, 2025}

Grace Lin, author and illustrator of The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about a storyteller’s responsibility to use whatever the story asks for.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: May 11th, 2019
Status: Active, 381 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 381 episodes

Episode One: Nic Stone

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Episodes

What Gives Kara M. Mitchell Hope 05:00 | Season: 10 | August 16th, 2025

Close to the Anger with Daria Peoples 30:36 | Season: 10 | Episode: 7 | August 12th, 2025

What Gives Merriam Sarcia Saunders Hope 04:42 | Season: 10 | August 9th, 2025

Observant of Your Surroundings with Tiffany D. Jackson 36:24 | Season: 10 | Episode: 6 | August 5th, 2025

What Gives Shana Keller Hope 03:52 | Season: 10 | August 2nd, 2025

It’s Personal with Jas Hammonds 38:45 | Season: 10 | Episode: 5 | July 29th, 2025

What Gives Michael Genhart Hope 04:02 | Season: 10 | July 26th, 2025

Growing Ideas with Grace Lin 31:22 | Season: 10 | Episode: 4 | July 22nd, 2025