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Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning — 196 episodes
A Celebration of Life with Dr. Edward John Jackson
Time Travel, Magical Libraries, and Why Children's Literature Matters with Emma Otheguy
Play Before Pencil with Sola Zaccheus: Building Strong Foundations in Early Childhood
Just One Oak: Growing Wonder, Science, and Story with Maria Gianferrari & Diana Sudyka
People, Preschoolers, and Planet – Community Conservation with Wild Tomorrow’s Aphiwe Notshaya (Part 2)
Wombat Waiting, Wildfires, and Weird Is Wonderful with Katherine Applegate
Teen Trailblazer Amritha Praveen: Making STEM Accessible for Every Student
Fighting for Books That Matter: 40 Years of the Shenandoah Children's Literature Conference with Dr. Karen Huff
From Boots to a Wildlife Corridor: The Wild Tomorrow Story with Co-Founders John Steward and Wendy Hapgood (Part 1)
Fighting for the First Amendment: Comedy, Community, and Hope with Jesenia
The Biggest, Highest Wave: Kerry McQuaide on Picture Books, Poetry, and Resilience
Ecotourism in the Galapagos and Ecuador: Protecting What We Love with Analu Huerta
Purpose Over Popularity with LeJuane "El'Ja" Bowens
Little Monsters, Little Women, and Writing for Young Readers with Máire Roche
Little Women, Little Monsters, and Beth Is Dead: A Book Talk with the March Sisters from Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Midlife, Meet Your Dragonfly: Self-Compassion and Reinvention with Dr. Ellen Albertson
Relic of Thieves: Greek Myths, Anxiety, and Hope with Shana Targosz
Learning with Candace Fleming: Award-Winning Nonfiction, Curiosity, and Big Questions from Jonestown to Rhinos
Co-Creating STEM Storytime With Ashley Belote's Pirate Sheep, Muddy Bears & Big Bad Fred
Traveling with Kindness: Alicia D. Williams on Joy, Courage, and the Power of Story
Learning with Whales: STEM, Stewardship, and the Blue Ocean Society
Protecting Our Oceans From the Inside Out with the Rozalia Project's Ashley Sullivan
Why Kids “Live in Books” -- James Ponti on City Spies: Europa and the Power of Middle Grade Readers
Rewriting the Myths: Identity, Empathy, and Belonging in Middle Grade Fantasy with Tracy Wolff
The Missing Piece in Reading Instruction: Motivation (with Behind the Book’s Anmarie Paul)
Indoor Days + Big Feelings: Play, Empathy, and Teachable Moments with Francine Prince
Let Them Play: Rae Pica on Joyful Learning and Reclaiming Early Childhood
From AfroBets to Spirituals: A Lifetime of Making Books That Matter Cheryl Willis Hudson on Just Us Books, Representation, and Freedom to Read
Thanks to a Banned Book — Freedom to Read, Empathy, and Storytelling with Dynahlee Star Padilla-Vasquez
Learning from the Wild — Writing, Conservation, and Hope with Brenda Scott Royce
Books, Belonging, and Conservation — Lessons from South Africa with Ann Dye
How Illustrator Reggie Brown Brings Big Feelings to Life in The Snowman Code
The Snowman Code: A Journey of Empathy and Imagination with Simon Stephenson
Joy To The World – A Holiday Crossover with the Hosts of the Dear Santa Podcast, Jason M. Burns and Kate Kasch
Heal Your Way Forward: Forging Paths of Empathy and Connection with Myisha T. Hill
Exploring Creativity and Connection with Illustrator Stephen Macquignon
Embracing Empathy and Connection in an AI-Saturated World A Conversation with Jane Newman
Building Bridges: The Power of Inclusivity in Children's Literature
The Timeless Magic of Books of Wonder: Connecting Books to Readers with Peter Glassman
It’s Spooky Season Alien Adventures and Middle Grade Thrills with J.A. Dauber
Journey from Heartland to Wildlife Warrior: Tim Santel's Inspiring Wildlife Conservation Career
Empowering Little Justice Leaders with Dr. Shelby Kretz
The Engagement Effect: Transforming Learning with Steve Spangler
Connecting the Dots: Nurturing Empathy and Ethical Teaching in Early Education with Dr. Cara Furman
Illustrating the Wonders of Wildlife and Childhood with Kayla Harren
The Everything Trail: From Redwood Resilience to the Wilds of South Africa with Author Meg Fleming
Troubling Tonsils: Creepy Fun for Older Readers with the Award-Winning Duo Peter Brown and Aaron Reynolds
Finding Your Voice in a Changing World with Speaker, Author, and Director Tricia Brouk
Unleashing Creativity and the Magic of Collaboration with author/illustrator Molly Idle
Creating Cultural Connections Through Storytelling Adventures with Author Leah Henderson
Innovative Strategies for Engaging Young Learners Through Empathy and Play with Rebecca Freedman
Reframing Failure for Optimal Performance with Adolfo Gómez Sánchez
Empowering Multilingual Learners: Transformative Strategies for Educators with Katherine Hamilton
Forest Magic: Inspiring Kids to Connect with Nature Through Play and Imagination
L-M-N-O-Play! Unlocking Childhood Magic Through Picture Books and Play
Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell On Celebrating Every Child Through Play-Based Learning and Early Childhood Advocacy
Toucan Do It! Inspiring Young Conservationists with Hayley Rocco and John Rocco
Unveiling the Past: A Tale of Resistance And Courage with Michael P. Spradlin’s Threat of the Spider
Creating A Sustainable Tomorrow Through Play: Brenda Baker and the Madison Children’s Museum
Learning Unboxed with Dr. Annalies Corbin: Transforming How We Learn and Teach
Exploring Life Connections Through Art and Nature with Juana Martinez-Neal
Transforming Burnout with Dr. Gitima Sharma: Finding Joy and Purpose through Self-Reflection and Connection
From Flash Floods to Fire Towers: Stories of Growth and Resilience with Ann Braden and Caroline Starr Rose
Where Are You, Bronte? Barbara McClintock on Honoring Tomie dePaola, Creative Journeys and the Transformative Power of Storytelling
The Gate, The Girl, and The Dragon A Magical Middle Grade Odyssey with author Grace Lin
Odder Otters, Pocket Bears, Arctophiles, and Championing Libraries with author Katherine Applegate
Are You a Friend of Dorothy? Exploring History and Connection with Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings
Laurie Halse Anderson: Rebellion 1776, Celebrating Historical Fiction, and Protecting Our Freedom to Read
Exploring A Universe of Rainbows: Poetry Meets Science with Matt Forrest Esenwine
It’s No Mystery: Making Reading Exciting with Best-Selling Author Stuart Gibbs
RAP IT UP! Empowering Youth Through the Transformative Power of Rap with Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Inspiration, Identity, and HOME: A Journey with Newbery Medalist Matt de la Peña
Journey Through Storytelling: Teresa Robeson on Bruce Lee, Science Wonders, and Diverse Narratives
Empowering Science Literacy with Kesler Science COO Ali Stone
The Impact of Playful Learning and STEAM at WOW! Children's Museum with Joanna Cagan
Cousins in the Time of Magic: Latino History, Fantasy and Storytelling with Emma Otheguy
Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark: A STEMsational Conversation with Allen R. Wells and DeAndra Hodge
Nurturing Curiosity: Transformative Science Education with Teacher of the Year Amari Shields
London Calling: Espionage, Adventure, and Middle Grade Renegades with Best-Selling Author James Ponti
The "Aha" Moment That Changes The World -- Adventures with Thomas Wheeler and Everwhen: The Doomsday Vault
Folk Literature, Anxiety, and Empowering Friendships -- Exploring Kaya of the Ocean with Gloria L. Huang
Connecting Creativity, Literacy, and STEM: Heidi W. Powell's Mission with An Open Book Foundation
Celebrating the Freedom to Read: A Look Back at Past Adventures in Learning
Transforming Nights and Minds with Princia.org Founder (and High School Junior!) Rushil Kukreja
Sustainability Matters: Setting Attainable Resolutions for the New Year
The Transformative Power of Storytelling: Bridging Cultures and Inspiring Connection
Bridging Storytelling and STEAM with Kristen Rodriguez
Up Periscope: The Art of Science Storytelling with Author Jennifer Swanson
Transforming Multilingual Education: Integrating Language and STEM for Inclusive Learning with Beth Skelton
Inspiring Creativity and Innovation: Preserving Rube Goldberg's Legacy with Jennifer George
Building the Boreal Museum: Jason Feller's Adventures in Natural History and Innovation
Exploring the Transformative Power of Nature Play with Jordan "Jo" Joly
Flooding Western North Carolina with Books: A Children’s Bookraiser with Author Carolyn B. Fraiser
Unlocking Creativity: Jonathan Payne's Innovative Approach to STEAM Education
Dr. Kimberly Galvez, Scientist at Sea: Marine Science, STEM Leadership, and Inspiring Future Generations
Igniting Young Minds: Cultivating Creative Play, STEAM, and Inclusivity at the Chicago Children’s Museum with Liz Rosenberg
Roar for Reading: Exploring Freedom to Read and the Magic of Picture Books with Beth Ferry
Unlocking Joy: The Healing Power of Laughter with Dr. Erica Buchholz
Building a Playful Future Through STEAM, Community Engagement, and Fun: A Conversation with Long Island Children's Museum President Erika Floreska
The Game is Afoot! Cracking Open The Sherlock Society with Best-Selling Author James Ponti
Not Nothing: Rising to the Occasion of Our Lives, a Conversation with Bestselling Author Gayle Forman
Building a Playful Future: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Gummer
Spreading Love and STEAM Through Song with Carnegie Hall’s The Lullaby Project
Inside the Creative Halls of Lewisburg's Playful Children’s Museum
Sheepwrecked! A Wild and Wooly Adventure with Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote
Unlocking Playful Learning at the Kentucky Science Center with Chris McEachron
Shake It Off: The Transformative Magic of Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Messages on the Moon with Dr. Jill Friestad-Tate
Cicada Reunion Tour 2024 -- Meet Brood XIII on A Chicago Adventure with Dr. Diane and Lynn
The Power of Play with Dr. Tyana Velasquez-Smith: Nurturing Young Minds Through Sensational Inclusion Literacy Practices
Transforming Educational Spaces: Insights from Discovery World's CEO BRYAN WUNAR
Tracing Colors and Dreams with Illustrator/Designer JANAE MATTHEWS
Math+Literacy = A Winning STEAM Combo with Dr. Kateri Thunder
Weaving Words and Science with Typewriter Poet and Children's Book Author Megan Benedict
Celebrating The One and Only Family with Katherine Applegate: Discussions on Literature's Power to Welcome and Connect in a Challenging Climate
Fostering Global Citizens: Innovative Early Childhood Education Strategies
Happy Earth Day! Teaching STEAM and Nature's Lessons on Grandfather Mountain
The Cicadas Are Coming -- Everything You Need To Know To Be Prepared for the Convergence
The Cicadas Are Coming! Meet the Indiana Jones of the Cicada World, Dr. Gene Kritsky
Championing Diversity: The Magic of Muslim Holiday Stories with Author Sahtinay Abaza
The Poetry of Growing Up: Alicia D Williams Talks Black Boyhood and Creativity in Mid-Air
Cultural Heartbeats: Adventures with Award-Winning Author Ismée Williams
Impossible Things with Sonsational Creations Artist SONJA HOWARD
Spirits of the Sky: Making a Difference One Bird At a Time at Healesville Sanctuary
Schools in Parks: Making STEAM Education Natural and Fun!
Giving Voice to Joy, Beauty, and Anxiety: Adventures with Award-Winning Author Hena Khan
Graphic Novels as Gateways: Sparking STEM Discoveries with Jason Burns
Empowering Educators and Igniting Passion-Driven Learning with Dr. Kimberly Johnson
THIS OPERATION IS HOT. WE ARE A GO. Join the Mission Manhattan tour with NYT Best Selling Author James Ponti
Adventures in New Zealand: Discovering Glowworms in Ruakuri Cave
STEAMING into Joyful Learning with Teaching Artist Jef Lambdin
Curiosity and Storytelling: MSNBC Audio Executive Producer Aisha Turner
Windows and Mirrors -- A Gen Z Perspective
STEAMing into Iceland with Early Childhood Educator Katherine Mohr
The Wonder of Words -- Adventures with Picture Book Author Beth Ferry
Learning Beyond Classrooms -- A Conversation Led by Rising Educator Skyler Fountain
Great Stories Live Here: Meet Author June Smalls
Jason Chin: Curiosity is the Cure
The Penguin Guy: Meet Antarctic Guide (and former penguin counter and post office worker) Guillaume de Remacle
Putting the ART in STEAM -- Arte Libre VA's Executive Director Abigail Gómez
Meet Polar Change Maker Kimberly Aiken
Spooktacular Book Birthday -- Meet Witch and Wombat Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote
Becoming Vanessa Brantley-Newton -- Manifesting Joy With the Queen of Kindergarten (and Everywhere Else)
Spooky Storytelling With Strong Family Ties: Meet Finch House Author Ciera Burch
Opossums, Octopuses, and Puffins -- Meet Ann Braden, a Judy Blume for this generation
The One and Only Katherine Applegate
Kin: Rooted in Hope -- Adventures in Learning with Award-Winning Mother-Son Author-Illustrator Team Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Meet Amazing Youth Inventor Lydia Denton
STEM Superstar Covey Denton shares strategies for funding your classroom dreams!
Back to School: Building an Antiracist Classroom with Dr. Ronda Taylor Bullock
Using Music To Build Curriculum Connections: Adventures in Learning with Wincey Terry-Bryant
A podcast INSIDE a volcano? Join Dr Diane for a descent into the Prihnukagigur magma chamber
Changing Perspectives Through Children's Books: Adventures in Learning with Author/Illustrator Corinna Luyken
Fractured Fairy Tales, Cicada Symphonies, Leprechaun Traps, and Kid Scientists -- Adventures with Picture Book Author Sue Fliess
Edutainment and STEM For All -- Adventures in Learning with Shaakira Hardy
Mental Health Awareness Month -- Adventures in Learning with NAMI Virginia's Miranda Schnoor
Building an AntiRacist Early Childhood Environment: Adventures in Learning with McNeilly Center Executive Director Alyssa Dituro
Good Morning, Antarctica! Polar Adventures in Learning with Ocean Youth Academy's Phil Hunter
Culture, Astrophysics, and Chickens: Adventures in Learning with Author Teresa Robeson
Welcome to the Wonder House: Adventures with Author and Illustrator Deborah Freedman
Harnessing STEM in Informal Learning -- Ray and Kahla DeSmit
Adventures with a Real Life Superhero: Meet Captain Antarctica, AKA Sean McBride
Nurtured Noggins -- Adventures in Early Childhood with Ann McKitrick
Soar with Middle Grade Author Alison Green Myers
Improv, the Arts, and STEAM: Adventures in Learning with Broadway Actress and Entrepreneur Denise Summerford
Antarctica Adventures with Georgina Satchell -- Joyful World Traveler
Polar Adventures with Ocean Youth Academy's Gaby Pilson
Stories Change And Improve Us: Meet Alicia D. Williams, author of The Talk and Genesis Begins Again
Falling In Love With Science -- Adventures in Learning with Science Editor in Chief H. Holden Thorp
Stories That Stretch The Imagination: Adventures in Learning with Newbery Honor winner Jasmine Warga
Storytelling As a Key To Learning: Adventures with Nicole Flores Jara
Nina Draws Scientists We Should Have Learned About In School -- And Probably Didn't
Children Are Natural Scientists -- Building Powerful Early Childhood Experiences
Seeking Light in Dark Times: A Conversation with The Right Rev. Dr. Doug Fisher, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts
Open Doors and Open Minds: Adventures with STEM Pioneer, Author and Radio Host Dr. Mary Payton
Picture Books and STEAM as Theatrical Experiences: Adventures in Learning with Jenna Barricklo
Outside the Box: Adventures with Chris Kesler of Kesler Science
Wonder, Discovery, Engagement -- Adventures in STEM Learning with "America's Science Teacher" Steve Spangler
Building Connections through Nonfiction Storytelling: Meet Award-Winning Author Candace Fleming
Curiosity Creates STEM Connections -- Adventures in Learning with Brad Herring
Books as a Force for Change: Author Christy Mihaly's Adventures in Learning
Putting the A in STEAM -- Actor and Activist Gavin Lodge's Adventures in Learning
Don't Let Anyone Dim Your Light: Emmy-Winning TV Host, Author, and Entrepreneur Markette Sheppard
Lights in the Darkness: Adventures with Legacy Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin
A Beginner's Guide to Being Human: Adventures in Learning with Matt Forrest Esenwine
Back to School STEM with BA Grace
Science is for Everyone -- Adventures in Learning with Author Shelli R. Johannes
Adventures in Mentoring: I'm Just Me Movement Leaders Tina and Rodney Culbreath
Trudy Ludwig -- Making a Difference in Kids' Lives, One Book at a Time!
Happily Ever Resilient -- Adventures in Learning with Dr. Stephanie Goloway
Play Every Day -- Jessica Farmer Adventures in Learning
Keeping Imagination Alive: Adventures in Learning with Selah Theatre's LaTasha Do'zia
Choose Your Own Adventure: Wayne David Hubbard
My Pet Feet, Coding Sandcastles, and Dear Dragons! Adventures in Learning with Author Josh Funk
If You're Not Having Fun, You're Not Doing it Right! Jennifer Coleman
Adventures in Learning: Lynn Wareh Coles