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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, 365 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

Feeling Seen with Rob Costello
^{38:45 | Season: 9 | Episode: 25 | June 17th, 2025}

Rob Costello, author of An Ugly World for Beautiful Boys (Lethe Press), joins Matthew to talk about the burden of secrets and a character who believes he deserves to suffer.

What Gives Menachem Weinreb Hope
^{03:01 | Season: 9 | June 12th, 2025}

Menachem Weinreb (The Good Dybbuk) shares what is giving him hope today: That no matter where you come from, you can still become the person you’re meant to be.

The Purpose of a First Draft with Pablo Cartaya
^{37:10 | Season: 9 | Episode: 24 | June 10th, 2025}

Pablo Cartaya, author of A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation (Kokila), joins Matthew to talk about how we celebrate grief and life.

What Gives Kyle Casey Chu Hope
^{03:04 | Season: 9 | June 7th, 2025}

Kyle Casey Chu (The Queen Bees of Tybee County) shares what is giving her hope today: young readers. They understand the vast, oceanic multitudes they contain. That they are limitless.

Music is a Living Thing with Jason Reynolds
^{27:09 | Season: 9 | Episode: 23 | June 3rd, 2025}

Jason Reynolds, author of Soundtrack (Listening Library), an original audiobook performed by a stellar full cast—featuring Nile Bullock, Mekhi Hewling, Jade Williams, and more—and scored by Grammy‑winning composer Justin Ellington, joins Matthew to talk about being fascinated by what makes people do things.

What Gives Kate Jenks Landry Hope
^{03:50 | Season: 9 | May 31st, 2025}

Kate Jenks Landry (A Summer Without Anna) shares what is giving her hope today: writing with kids. We don’t need permission to make art. Creation is always available to us and it’s so much harder to feel hopeless when you’re creating.

Taking Time Still Matters with Rebecca Lee Kunz
^{30:48 | Season: 9 | Episode: 22 | May 27th, 2025}

Rebecca Lee Kunz, illustrator of Chooch Helped (Levine Querido), written by Andrea L. Rogers, joins Matthew to talk about the importance of taking time to learn, to explore, and to discover.

Read, Understand, Enjoy, and Relate with Rob Sanders
^{31:01 | Season: 9 | Episode: 21 | May 20th, 2025}

Rob Sanders, author of Book Comes Home: A Banned Book’s Journey (Random House Books for Young Readers), illustrated by Micah Player, joins Matthew to talk about the final stage of publication: readers.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: May 11th, 2019
Status: Active, 365 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 365 episodes

Episode One: Nic Stone

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Episodes

Feeling Seen with Rob Costello 38:45 | Season: 9 | Episode: 25 | June 17th, 2025

What Gives Menachem Weinreb Hope 03:01 | Season: 9 | June 12th, 2025

The Purpose of a First Draft with Pablo Cartaya 37:10 | Season: 9 | Episode: 24 | June 10th, 2025

What Gives Kyle Casey Chu Hope 03:04 | Season: 9 | June 7th, 2025

Music is a Living Thing with Jason Reynolds 27:09 | Season: 9 | Episode: 23 | June 3rd, 2025

What Gives Kate Jenks Landry Hope 03:50 | Season: 9 | May 31st, 2025

Taking Time Still Matters with Rebecca Lee Kunz 30:48 | Season: 9 | Episode: 22 | May 27th, 2025

Read, Understand, Enjoy, and Relate with Rob Sanders 31:01 | Season: 9 | Episode: 21 | May 20th, 2025