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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 Angela Quezada Padron Hope
^{04:40 | Season: 11 | April 4th, 2026}

Angela Quezada Padron, author of Lucía’s Goals / Los Goles de Lucía (Children’s Book Press), illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay, shares what is giving her hope today: looking for hope in the little things in life, the things that make her smile.

Protecting Our Joy with Alicia D. Williams
^{36:46 | Season: 11 | Episode: 12 | March 31st, 2026}

Alicia D. Williams, author of Nani and the Lion (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books), illustrated by Anna Cunha, joins Matthew to talk about protecting our joy through what we cultivate and what we believe.

What Gives Matthew Cordell Hope
^{05:57 | Season: 11 | March 28th, 2026}

Matthew Cordell, author illustrator of 102 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), shares what is giving him hope today: being around a younger generation.

Getting Back Home with Debbi Michiko Florence
^{35:46 | Season: 11 | Episode: 11 | March 24th, 2026}

Debbi Michiko Florence, author of The Mastermind’s Trap (Aladdin), joins Matthew to talk about finding a way to get back home.

What Gives Cátia Chien Hope
^{05:16 | Season: 11 | March 21st, 2026}

Cátia Chien, illustrator of Fireworks (Clarion Books), written by Matthew Burgess, shares what is giving her hope today: the small acts of kindness and love that we give to the world.

Overcoming Doubt with Steph Littlebird
^{30:52 | Season: 11 | Episode: 10 | March 17th, 2026}

Steph Littlebird, author illustrator of You Are The Land (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful.

What Gives Debbi Michiko Florence Hope
^{03:46 | Season: 11 | March 14th, 2026}

Debbi Michiko Florence, author of The Mastermind’s Trap (Aladdin), shares what is giving her hope today: young people and the connectors of readers to books.

Bringing Joy with Steve Light
^{31:19 | Season: 11 | Episode: 9 | March 10th, 2026}

Steve Light, author illustrator of Gus & Sully All Week Long (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about distilling ideas to their most accessible and truest forms for our youngest readers.

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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 Angela Quezada Padron Hope 04:40 | Season: 11 | April 4th, 2026

Protecting Our Joy with Alicia D. Williams 36:46 | Season: 11 | Episode: 12 | March 31st, 2026

What Gives Matthew Cordell Hope 05:57 | Season: 11 | March 28th, 2026

Getting Back Home with Debbi Michiko Florence 35:46 | Season: 11 | Episode: 11 | March 24th, 2026

What Gives Cátia Chien Hope 05:16 | Season: 11 | March 21st, 2026

Overcoming Doubt with Steph Littlebird 30:52 | Season: 11 | Episode: 10 | March 17th, 2026

What Gives Debbi Michiko Florence Hope 03:46 | Season: 11 | March 14th, 2026

Bringing Joy with Steve Light 31:19 | Season: 11 | Episode: 9 | March 10th, 2026