Celebrating the Freedom to Read: A Look Back at Past Adventures in Learning

Happy New Year! Raise a glass as we celebrate the vibrant world of children's literature, featuring insights from 12 amazing authors and illustrators who have been guests on the pod. Savor these excerpts about the power of storytelling, the importance of connection, and the elephant in the room -- standing up for and celebrating the freedom to read. Grace Lin (1:20) and Vanessa Brantley Newton (4:05) explore storytelling's impact and the transformative power of literature. Don't miss The Gate, The Girl, and The Dragon and Shake It Off .Trudy Ludwig (10:40) and Hena Khan (13:54) on Anxiety It's no secret that we live in an anxious post-pandemic world. Trudy and Hena share how they approach anxiety in Brave Every Day and Drawing Deena.Jason Chin (16:29), Candace Fleming (18:38), and Carole Boston Weatherford (22:25) on Curiosity, Context, and Nonfiction Storytelling Alicia D Williams (25:06) on Novels in Verse, Overcoming the Poetry Stigma, and Mid-AirConnection with Gayle Forman (32:25) and James Ponti (39:31) How can storytelling foster intergenerational dialogue and shared experiences? Don't miss Not Nothing and Sherlock Society.The Elephant in the Room: Beth Ferry (45:20) and Katherine Applegate (51:35) on the Freedom to Read We celebrate public libraries and the fight against censorship with Beth's Roar for Reading and Katherine's Wishtree.Links to Episodes:Grace Lin Vanessa Brantley Newton Trudy LudwigHena KhanJason ChinCandace FlemingCarole Boston WeatherfordAlicia D WilliamsGayle FormanJames PontiBeth FerryKatherine ApplegateSupport the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.