E.G. Slade on Maria Montessori, Courage, and the Untold Story Behind a Global Education Movement

On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen welcomes award-winning author E.G. Slade to discuss Momentum Montessori: A Life in Motion, a historical novel inspired by the life and personal writings of Dr. Maria Montessori.Drawing from Montessori's 1913 diary and extensive historical research, Elizabeth Slade explores the remarkable woman behind one of the world's most influential educational philosophies. The conversation delves into Maria Montessori's groundbreaking work as one of Italy's first female physicians, the origins of the Montessori method, and the deeply personal choices she made while pursuing her life's mission.Elizabeth also shares her own journey into Montessori education, the challenges of blending historical fact with fiction, the research that brought the story to life, and why themes of courage, change, and perseverance continue to resonate with readers today.Whether you're an educator, history enthusiast, Montessori parent, or simply enjoy compelling historical fiction, this episode offers a fascinating look at the woman whose ideas transformed education around the world.This episode of Burke Allen’s Big Time Talker was recorded live in the great city of Chicago at the American Library Association Podcast Pavilion, thanks to the Next Generation Indy Book Awards, Headline Books and Speakermatch.com!