Interview with Author Melissa Iwai

It’s time for WEE Nation Reads with UMBC, starting our 2nd year of partnership with the Diverse Books Project. Today's interview is with Author Melissa Iwai, author of "Soup Day." Website: https://www.melissaiwai.com and IG @melissaiwai1. This segment is supported by UMBC’s Sherman Teacher Scholars Program, which serves as a resource to participating teachers and families in their Diverse Books Projects (DBP).  This project aims to ensure that early childhood educators at their partner schools have access to high-quality, diverse children’s books and opportunities to share ideas and insights about their use. Books identified by UMBC will be featured in our WEE Nation Reads with UMBC segment, which includes a reading of each of the selected books, children’s music related to each book, and an interview with the author or publisher. Go to WEE Nation Radio for more information, or download our mobile app on Android and iPhones by searching "WEE Nation Radio" in your App Store. www.WEENationRadio.com.