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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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Episode One: (Worth Noting) The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passes in Florida

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Created by: A Kids Company About

USA 11+

Started: March 12th, 2022

Status: Active, 167 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

What Gives Katherine Applegate Hope
^{04:06 | Season: 11 | May 2nd, 2026}

Katherine Applegate, author of Wombat Waiting (Storytide), shares what is giving her hope today: librarians.

Collecting Voices with Ernesto Cisneros
^{38:31 | Season: 11 | Episode: 16 | April 28th, 2026}

Collecting Voices with Ernesto Cisneros

What Gives Dan Santat Hope
^{03:38 | Season: 11 | April 25th, 2026}

Dan Santat, author of A Fishboy Named… Sashimi (Roaring Brook Press), shares what is giving him hope today: shimmers of light and unconditional love.

Proof That We Can Go On with Carole Lindstrom
^{38:12 | Season: 11 | Episode: 15 | April 21st, 2026}

Carole Lindstrom, author of Red River Rose (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) and The Gift of the Great Buffalo (Bloomsbury Children’s Books), illustrated by Aly McKnight, joins Matthew to talk about the truth that all things don’t end the way we wish.

What Gives Mandy Settembre Hope
^{04:30 | Season: 11 | April 18th, 2026}

Mandy Settembre, author of Ours: A Story of Loss and Healing (Lee & Low Books), illustrated by Fran Matsumoto, shares what is giving her hope today: having a list.

Things are Not So Linear with Matthew Cordell
^{37:59 | Season: 11 | Episode: 14 | April 14th, 2026}

Matthew Cordell, author and illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the power of curiosity and always wanting to see new things.

What Gives Dr. Haleh Massey Hope
^{04:34 | Season: 11 | April 11th, 2026}

Dr. Haleh Massey, author of My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit!) (Tu Books), illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh, shares what is giving her hope today: the ever increasing diversity in books.

Constantly Surprising with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr
^{42:14 | Season: 11 | Episode: 13 | April 7th, 2026}

Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, author and illustrator of Life on the Moon (Knopf Books for Young Readers), join Matthew to talk about things so awful they can only be encountered through humor.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: March 12th, 2022
Status: Active, 167 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 167 episodes

Episode One: (Worth Noting) The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passes in Florida

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Episodes

What Gives Katherine Applegate Hope 04:06 | Season: 11 | May 2nd, 2026

Collecting Voices with Ernesto Cisneros 38:31 | Season: 11 | Episode: 16 | April 28th, 2026

What Gives Dan Santat Hope 03:38 | Season: 11 | April 25th, 2026

Proof That We Can Go On with Carole Lindstrom 38:12 | Season: 11 | Episode: 15 | April 21st, 2026

What Gives Mandy Settembre Hope 04:30 | Season: 11 | April 18th, 2026

Things are Not So Linear with Matthew Cordell 37:59 | Season: 11 | Episode: 14 | April 14th, 2026

What Gives Dr. Haleh Massey Hope 04:34 | Season: 11 | April 11th, 2026

Constantly Surprising with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr 42:14 | Season: 11 | Episode: 13 | April 7th, 2026