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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: Going All-In on Interests with Lynne Kelly

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Created by: A Kids Company About

USA 11+

Started: June 11th, 2024

Status: Active, 102 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

Our Interconnectedness with Jyoti Rajan Gopal
^{31:22 | Season: 10 | Episode: 3 | July 15th, 2025}

Jyoti Rajan Gopal, author of Over in the Mangroves (Orchard Books), illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar, joins Matthew to talk about a place so magical and so important.

What Gives Maham Khwaja Hope
^{03:48 | Season: 10 | July 12th, 2025}

Maham Khwaja, author of The Home We Make (Lee & Low Books), illustrated by Daby Zainab Faidhi, shares what is giving her hope today: us, grounded and moving through our lives. Second by second. And day by day.

Slippery Slopes with Gordon Korman
^{33:46 | Season: 10 | Episode: 2 | July 8th, 2025}

Gordon Korman, author of Snoop (Scholastic Press), joins Matthew to talk about exploring all-the-way stakes and taking inspiration from Hitchcock’s Rear Window.

What Gives Lulu Delacre Hope
^{03:59 | Season: 10 | July 5th, 2025}

Lulu Delacre, author illustrator of Rafi and Rosi: Menu!/Rafi Y Rosi: ¡Menú! (Children’s Book Press) shares what is giving her hope today: the laughter of children at the bus stop. The laughter of children reading a book. The laughter of children. Children.

Finding Your Light with Meg Medina
^{33:25 | Season: 10 | Episode: 1 | July 1st, 2025}

Meg Medina, author of Graciela in the Abyss (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about how every author reveals themselves through their work.

What Gives David Bowles Hope
^{03:50 | Season: 9 | June 28th, 2025}

David Bowles, author of The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Cinco Puntos Press) shares what is giving him hope today: the certainty that, no matter what happens, our stories will survive.

25 Years of Because of Winn-Dixie with Kate DiCamillo
^{27:21 | Season: 9 | Episode: 26 | June 24th, 2025}

Kate DiCamillo, author of Because of Winn-Dixie (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about Kate’s story of family, friendship, and forgiveness.

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.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: June 11th, 2024
Status: Active, 102 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 102 episodes

Episode One: Going All-In on Interests with Lynne Kelly

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Episodes

Our Interconnectedness with Jyoti Rajan Gopal 31:22 | Season: 10 | Episode: 3 | July 15th, 2025

What Gives Maham Khwaja Hope 03:48 | Season: 10 | July 12th, 2025

Slippery Slopes with Gordon Korman 33:46 | Season: 10 | Episode: 2 | July 8th, 2025

What Gives Lulu Delacre Hope 03:59 | Season: 10 | July 5th, 2025

Finding Your Light with Meg Medina 33:25 | Season: 10 | Episode: 1 | July 1st, 2025

What Gives David Bowles Hope 03:50 | Season: 9 | June 28th, 2025

25 Years of Because of Winn-Dixie with Kate DiCamillo 27:21 | Season: 9 | Episode: 26 | June 24th, 2025

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