EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 32 MIN
SEL Stories That Empower Kids with Dr. Latonya Peterson’s
from Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson · host JoAnn M. Dickinson Author
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sat down with Dr. Latonya Peterson, author, educator, and community leader, to explore how storytelling can be a powerful tool for building emotional resilience and self-confidence in children.With deep roots in Georgia and a career dedicated to leadership and justice, Dr. Peterson and her husband co-author heartfelt children’s books that blend adventure with Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We discuss the inspiration behind their writing, the impact of their work in the classroom, their community, and their mission to shape the next generation of compassionate kids.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or aspiring author, this episode will uplift and empower you.🎧 Tune in to learn more about how this family is helping their community and others to thrive.Dr. Latoya Peterson:Books on AmazonLinkedIn📲 Let’s stay in touch and continue the conversation:🌐 Visit my website: www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com📸 Instagram: @joann.dickinson.author📘 Facebook: @joanndickinsonauthor💼 LinkedIn: JoAnn Dickinson🐦 X (Twitter): @JoAnnDAuthor📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:Subscribe here🎥 Want to start your own podcast? Use Riverside https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN Let's go Beyond the Book and into the heart of storytelling that makes a difference.
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In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sat down with Dr. Latonya Peterson, author, educator, and community leader, to explore how storytelling can be a powerful tool for building emotional resilience and self-confidence in children.With deep roots in Georgia and a career dedicated to leadership and justice, Dr. Peterson and her husband co-author heartfelt children’s books that blend adventure with Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We discuss the inspiration behind their writing, the impact of their work in the classroom, their community, and their mission to shape the next generation of compassionate kids.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or aspiring author, this episode will uplift and empower you.🎧 Tune in to learn more about how this family is helping their community and others to thrive.Dr. Latoya Peterson:Books on AmazonLinkedIn📲 Let’s stay in touch and continue the conversation:🌐 Visit my website: www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com📸 Instagram: @joann.dickinson.author📘 Facebook: @joanndickinsonauthor💼 LinkedIn: JoAnn Dickinson🐦 X (Twitter): @JoAnnDAuthor📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:Subscribe here🎥 Want to start your own podcast? Use Riverside https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN Let's go Beyond the Book and into the heart of storytelling that makes a difference.
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