Finding the Humanity in History: Conversations on Culture and Compassion

Today's episode of Reading with Your Kids features powerful conversations with authors Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Deborah Friedman. Kimberly discussed her New York Times bestselling book "The Night War", set during the 1942 Velodrome d'Hiver roundup in Paris where over 13,000 Jews were detained. She explained why it's important for children's books to teach the history of the Holocaust in an age-appropriate way. Deborah Friedman then celebrated her new picture book "Partly Cloudy", aimed at sparking curiosity about science. The book tells the story of two bunnies with different perspectives on clouds - one sees them as art, the other understands their scientific properties. Both authors discussed the value of using children's literature to expose kids to diverse cultures and perspectives. They also emphasized the importance of observing the natural world and asking questions to cultivate curiosity. The conversations provided insights into the authors' creative processes and how they incorporate research into their storytelling. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com