E174: Empathy and Understanding with Candee O'Donnell and Debbie Mink

Host: Candee O'Donnell Guest: Debbie Mink Description: This podcast episode, from the Willow Valley Podcasting Channel, features an interview with Debbie Mink, a "Renaissance woman" and former teacher, who discusses several of her collaborative literary projects. The primary focus is on "Choices," a book she co-wrote with fourth-grade students at Cambridge Springs and Maplewood Elementary Schools, which tackles the issue of bullying and features a character based on her experiences helping a visually impaired husband. The conversation also touches upon "Adapting Vision Challenges Together," a book offering tips for those assisting visually impaired household members, and another project where students interviewed seniors about historical changes, incorporating these narratives into historical fiction stories. Throughout the discussion, Mink highlights the importance of student involvement, the real-world impact of her books, and the broader topic of empathy and understanding.