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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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Started: May 11th, 2019

Status: Active, 331 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Angie Manfredi
^{00:15:15 | Season: 1 | Episode: 561 | August 6th, 2019}

Angie Manfredi (@misskubelik) is the editor of THE (OTHER) F WORD: A CELEBRATION OF THE FAT & FIERCE. The book releases in late September from Amulet Books an imprint of Abrams. Angie and I met only briefly before heading into the “Live at 25” Podcast Booth at the American Library Association’s annual conference in June, but we fell into this conversation quickly. Angie has assembled an impressive team of contributors to THE (OTHER) F WORD, using this opportunity to center numerous authors of color, Indigenous authors, and queer authors. It’s a book about being seen as much as it is a book about seeing the reader.

Kyle Lukoff
^{00:32:30 | Season: 1 | Episode: 560 | July 30th, 2019}

Kyle Lukoff (@Shekels_Library) is author of A STORYTELLING OF RAVENS and WHEN AIDAN BECAME A BROTHER, the latter of which was our focus in this conversation. WHEN AIDAN BECAME A BROTHER is about a trans boy who wants to make sure everything is just right for the arrival of his new sibling. Aidan considers throughout the story what growing up was like for him, the experience of trying different clothes, different pronouns, of identifying differently now then when he was younger. It’s a beautiful book with the most wonderful illustrations by Kaylani Juanita and it’s one that deserves shelf space in everyone’s library. Thank you to Angie Manfredi, author of the Fat Girl, Reading blog, for connecting us.

Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña
^{00:35:34 | Season: 1 | Episode: 559 | July 30th, 2019}

Isabel Quintero (@isabelinpieces) and Zeke Peña (@zpvisual) share MY PAPI HAS A MOTORCYCLE. The story is based on memories from Isabel’s childhood, but it’s also more than that. The story centers on Daisy, her father, and their nightly tradition of riding on Papi’s motorcycle through the neighborhood and town. We take in a lot as we ride along with Daisy and Papi. We see the construction site where Papi and his coworkers have labored all day. We take in the citrus iconography throughout town, nodding to the importance of the crop to the town. We see how the city is changing at the hands of gentrification. We recall historic car races on the very paths that take Daisy and Papi through town. Isabel and Zeke talk throughout our conversation about asking if what is being written or illustrated is serving a memory or serving the story. I think you’ll find it’s the right amount of both at play here that makes this picture book so exceptional.

Mia Wenjen and Nat Iwata
^{00:44:53 | Season: 1 | Episode: 558 | July 26th, 2019}

Mia Wenjen (@pragmaticmom) and Nat Iwata (@NatIwata) share SUMO JOE. SUMO JOE is a story told in rhyme about a boy and his friends upholding a centuries-old tradition considered through a modern lens. It’s the first picture book I’ve read that addresses the practice of sumo and it does so against challenges to gender restrictions while providing a historical context. I’m especially impressed with the economy of words at work here. With the help of Nat’s illustrations, Mia accomplishes breadth and depth on the topic using just a handful of words. The result is a story that’s easy to read over and over and easy to enjoy for an even wider audience. You can access even more information about this book and its author and illustrator by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast.

Torben Kuhlmann
^{00:16:48 | Season: 1 | Episode: 557 | July 23rd, 2019}

Torben Kuhlmann shares ARMSTRONG, his best-selling picture book about a mouse who dreams of setting foot on the moon gets a special anniversary edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Torben and I found a private conference room on the exhibit hall that offered us space from the crowded show floor, but not a total escape from the noise. I hope you’ll enjoy leaning in as Torben and I talk about film, performing, and the dreams of mice. You can access even more information about this book and its author and illustrator by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast.

Ashley Franklin
^{00:38:31 | Season: 1 | Episode: 556 | July 17th, 2019}

Ashley Franklin (@DifferentAshley) shares NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE. In this debut picture book readers meet Tameika, a theater-loving, stage-starring girl. She’s so excited for her school’s production of Snow White that she signs up for both audition dates. But after Tameika overhears classmates criticising that she’s too tall and too chubby and to black for the part, Tameika is crushed. There’s more to the story, of course, but you’ll need to listen for that. Ashley brings up our responsibility, no matter the age, to not make people feel hurt. And in our conversation she talks about the need to dismantle the idea of complete perfection as we engage young people. You can access even more information about this book and its author and illustrator by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast.

Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera
^{00:38:22 | Season: 1 | Episode: 555 | July 12th, 2019}

Megan Lacera (@MeganLacera) and Jorge Lacera (@jlacera) share ZOMBIES DON’T EAT VEGGIES! In their debut picture book readers meet Mo, a zombie and chef with a taste for cuisine his parents, quite frankly, find revolting. But this isn’t exactly a story about picky eaters or about food aversions. Instead, Lacera and Lacera share a story of feeling outside of one’s culture and how to reconcile that. I think you’re really going to connect with Mo (and I just know you’ll connect with Megan and Jorge!). And because the book is being printed in both English and Spanish a whole lot more readers will connect to Mo’s story as well! You can access even more information about this book and its author and illustrator by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast.

Lorena Alvarez
^{00:20:43 | Season: 1 | Episode: 554 | July 9th, 2019}

Lorena Alvarez shares HICOTEA, a companion graphic novel to her 2017 debut, NIGHTLIGHTS. Guest host Mel Schuit interviews Lorena at the American Library Association’s annual conference and they discuss the art and inspiration behind the graphic novels. For those not yet familiar, NIGHLIGHTS is a beautiful story about fear, insecurity, and creativity. In HICOTEA, Sandy, the protagonist from NIGHTLIGHTS, returns to explore a magical new dimension. You can access even more information about this book and its author and illustrator by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: May 11th, 2019
Status: Active, 331 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 331 episodes

Episode One: Nic Stone

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Episodes

Angie Manfredi 00:15:15 | Season: 1 | Episode: 561 | August 6th, 2019

Kyle Lukoff 00:32:30 | Season: 1 | Episode: 560 | July 30th, 2019

Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña 00:35:34 | Season: 1 | Episode: 559 | July 30th, 2019

Mia Wenjen and Nat Iwata 00:44:53 | Season: 1 | Episode: 558 | July 26th, 2019

Torben Kuhlmann 00:16:48 | Season: 1 | Episode: 557 | July 23rd, 2019

Ashley Franklin 00:38:31 | Season: 1 | Episode: 556 | July 17th, 2019

Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera 00:38:22 | Season: 1 | Episode: 555 | July 12th, 2019

Lorena Alvarez 00:20:43 | Season: 1 | Episode: 554 | July 9th, 2019