Harold Hughes, author of A Kids Book About Blockchain, talks about fostering curiosity and conceptual discussion of an evolving technology called blockchain. A Kids Book About Blockchain ( view book ) Full Book Description: This book helps foster curiosity and conceptual discussion of an evolving technology called blockchain. Through big and small ideas about practical uses for it, a clear eye to the future, and with the author and his expertise guiding the reader each step of the way, learn how...
Apr 22, 2024•18 min•Season 4Ep. 82
Rachel Burger, author of A Kids Book About School, talks about what school is, why we go, and why it’s so important! A Kids Book About School ( view book ) Full Book Description: What does going to school mean for you? A lot of people will think of history, science, or PE class. But did you know school can teach you so much more? Like how to connect with other people, communicate well, problem-solve, and discover the things you love the most. School is a journey, and this author (and teacher) is...
Apr 15, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 81
AJ Thomas, author of A Kids Book About Teams, and daughter Ava Thomas talk about how teams are everywhere, and you’ll be a part of so many throughout your life! A Kids Book About Teams ( view book ) Courage Takes Flight ( view book ) Full Book Description: A team is any group of people who have a shared passion or goal, and do you want to know something fun? Teams are EVERYWHERE. You’re probably a part of more teams than you realize! You’ll belong to lots of different teams throughout your life,...
Apr 08, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 80
Maeve Clinton, author of A Kids Book About Chemotherapy, talks about something that can be a scary thing to talk about—take a breath, play the episode, open the book, and bravely start that conversation. A Kids Book About Chemotherapy ( view book ) Full Book Description: Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer, and talking about cancer and illness can be hard sometimes. But this author is here to encourage you to ask big questions and guide you through what your person might experience while goin...
Apr 01, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 79
Kali Thorne Ladd, author of A Kids Book About Hope, talks about an irreplaceable, never-ending thing which exists in and around all of us. A Kids Book About Hope ( view book ) Full Book Description: What does it mean to have hope? Hope is trusting that good things are possible, no matter the circumstances. It’s also something we all have inside and can give to those around us. Hope is a powerful choice we can make to bring about change, healing, and light to the world we all share. About the Aut...
Mar 25, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Dr. Heather Chow, author of A Kids Book About Puberty, talks about how every person experiences these changes in their own way, and the more we talk about them, the less scary they seem. A Kids Book About Puberty ( view book ) Full Book Description: OK, let’s say this word together: puberty. That wasn’t so bad, right? Puberty is a completely normal part of growing up, but it can feel really weird to talk about—for grownups and kids. Every person experiences these changes in their own way, and th...
Mar 19, 2024•13 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Neha Shulka, author of A Kids Book About Sleep, talks about AI and its powerful potential. A Kids Book About AI ( view book ) Full Book Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that’s transforming our world today. We can run from it, or we can understand it and use it to reimagine a more innovative and inclusive future. This author introduces the topic for kids and grownups, providing an entry point to make better sense of the power and possibilities of AI. About the Au...
Mar 11, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Katie Pitts, author of A Kids Book About Sleep, talks about an amazing thing which helps us be the best version of ourselves. A Kids Book About Sleep ( view book ) Full Book Description: You may not know it yet, but sleep is awesome! Every living thing needs sleep: you, your grownup, your teacher, EVERYONE. Why? Sleep is when our brains and bodies rest and get stronger. Getting good sleep is how we stay healthy and are able to do all our favorite things. And here’s something extra special: sleep...
Mar 04, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 75
Yonina Schnall Lermer, author of A Kids Book About Perseverance, talks about reframing something you “can’t do” into something you “can’t do”...yet. A Kids Book About Perseverance ( view book ) Full Book Description: What if you found out there was a tiny word that could change your frustrations into opportunities? When we tell ourselves, “I can’t do this,” we give up. But when we say, “I can’t do this…yet,” we’re opening ourselves to the possibility of growing through challenges, also called pe...
Feb 26, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 74
Shahd Alasaly, author of A Kids Book About Humanitarianism, talks about how anyone can be a humanitarian, and you can start today! A Kids Book About Humanitarianism ( view book ) Full Book Description: “Humanitarian” is a BIG word that really just means being a kind, compassionate person who has empathy for others. Does that sound like you? Learn what it means to be a humanitarian and how you can help your community today using the gifts and talents that make you special. Small acts of kindness ...
Feb 19, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 73
Jackson Cooper, author of A Kids Book About Kindness, talks about how kindness is for everyone, and everyone can show kindness, every day! A Kids Book About Kindness ( view book ) Full Book Description: Do you know what kindness is, really? Do you think being kind to someone means that you’re weak? Do you think you can't be kind to yourself? Here's a little secret…sharing kindness is one of the coolest things you can do! You're never too old, or too young, or too busy to be kind. Anyone can be k...
Feb 12, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Greg Davidson and Michael Wieder, co-authors of A Little Book About Trust, A Little Book About Home, and A Little Book About Love, talks about how sometimes even the littlest things can make a big difference in someone else's life to make them feel loved, to make them feel a sense of home, and to grow your trust with that other person or with yourself. A Little Book About Trust ( view book ) A Little Book About Home ( view book ) A Little Book About Love ( view book ) Full Book Description: For ...
Feb 05, 2024•14 min•Season 4Ep. 71
Travis Chen, author of A Kids Book About First-Generation Immigrants, talks about how, when you’re a first-generation immigrant, a lot of things feel different from what you know. A Kids Book About First-Generation Immigrants ( view book ) Full Book Description: A new place to live, a new school, new foods, new smells, new noises—when you’re a first-generation immigrant, a lot of things feel different from what you know. This author immigrated to a new country with his family when he was a kid. ...
Jan 29, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Hi, listeners! It’s Matthew, your host. Our latest season of A Kids Book About: the Podcast begins next week, on Monday, January 29th. If you’re already subscribed to the podcast, you don’t need to do a thing. This season features episodes on kindness, perseverance, hope, love, and trust. We center conversations around humanitarianism, AI, being a first-generation immigrant, and chemotherapy. And that’s just the beginning. So tell your friends. Tell your classmates. Tell your family. Tell your t...
Jan 22, 2024•1 min
Evelyn Yang, author of A Kids Book About Sexual Abuse, talks about speaking up in any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on April 19, 2021. A Kids Book About Sexual Abuse ( view book ) Full Book Description: Some of the most difficult things to talk about are also the most important. Sexual abuse happens more often than people realize but most kids don’t learn about it until after it happens. This book will help give them the la...
Dec 11, 2023•20 min
Ashley Simpo, author of A Kids Book About Divorce, talks about how children are never at fault when people get a divorce. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 8, 2021. A Kids Book About Divorce ( view book ) Full Book Description: When divorce happens, it happens to everyone in the family and kids are left with a lot of questions. This is a tough conversation to have, and some of the answers can hurt. This book is meant to help start an honest discussion with kids a...
Dec 04, 2023•18 min
Jordan Thierry, author of A Kids Book About Systemic Racism, talks about how systemic racism limited how he saw himself represented in film and career opportunities. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 1, 2021. A Kids Book About Systemic Racism ( view book ) Full Book Description: Systemic racism is incredibly difficult to understand—even for grownups! This book was made to help kids understand what systemic racism is and how it’s built into laws, schools, stories,...
Nov 27, 2023•17 min
Sarah Jones, author of A Kids Book About War, talks about the complexities of global conflict and what actions you can take to ensure your voice is heard by your local government. This is a rebroadcast of an episode that originally aired on March 14, 2022. A Kids Book About War ( view book ) Full Book Description: This is a kids book about war. Really! It helps explain what war is, why wars start, and what happens after a war. In light of all the current global conflict, this felt like the right...
Nov 20, 2023•24 min
Jonathan and Thomas West, co-authors of A Kids Book About Gay Parents, talk about showing the world that ALL kinds of families are beautiful and possible! . A Kids Book About Gay Parents ( view book ) Full Book Description: Growing up, the authors of this book didn’t see families that looked like theirs. As the gay dads to 4 adopted kiddos, they’re here to show the world that ALL kinds of families are beautiful and possible! These dads share their journey in becoming parents and the empowering m...
Nov 13, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Salvador Bentolila, author of A Kids Book About Water, talks about what water is, where it comes from, why it’s so important, and how you can take action today to protect the water in your community and the world. Every drop counts! A Kids Book About Water ( view book ) Full Book Description: Water is a necessity for all life, from humans, to animals, to plants and trees! And this essential resource is limited—it’s our shared responsibility to treat it with care. Learn about what water is, where...
Nov 06, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Nora Pelizzari, author of A Kids Book About Banned Books, talks about why people ban books, the importance of inclusivity in our libraries, and how books can help you see the world in a different way. A Kids Book About Banned Books ( view book ) Full Book Description: Every day in schools across the country books are challenged for carrying narratives, centering characters, and tackling topics that feel uncomfortable for some people. This book explains what book banning is and helps start a conv...
Oct 30, 2023•16 min
Amy Taylor and Josh Maynard, co-authors of A Kids Book About Being An Introvert, talk about discovering the intentional, (sometimes) quiet, and wonderful power in being an introvert. A Kids Book About Being An Introvert ( view book ) Full Book Description: In a time when it seems like so much depends on small talk and friend count, life can start to feel a little awkward for the introverted kiddos of the world. This book explores the introvert experience from struggles to superpowers, on a missi...
Oct 09, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Becca Yanniello, author of A Kids Book About Public Health, talks about how public health work makes our lives safer and healthier every day. A Kids Book About Public Health ( view book ) Full Book Description: Public health is a super important thing that very few people know by name! But all of that will change when you open this book. Learn about what public health is, why it’s so important (ever heard of seatbelts? Bike helmets? Smoke detectors?), and how public health work makes our lives s...
Oct 02, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Dr. Courtney Wells and Lee Wells, authors of A Kids Book About Pronouns, talk about encouraging kids AND grownups to get uncomfortable, learn new things, make mistakes, and choose to keep growing. A Kids Book About Pronouns ( view book ) Full Book Description: Pronouns are a meaningful part of identifying who we are. We can’t know someone’s preferred pronouns just by looking at them or knowing their name, so it’s important to ask! This book encourages kids AND grownups to get uncomfortable, lear...
Sep 18, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Gia Parr, author of A Kids Book About Being Transgender, talks about the impact of gender roles, working with the GenderCool Project, and how to ensure we create a safe space for everyone. A Kids Book About Being Transgender ( view book ) Full Book Description: People often ask, what does it mean to be transgender? The truth is there isn't one answer. Gender is uniquely beautiful, and each person's experience is individual to them. But at its core, it’s all about knowing who you are and having t...
Sep 04, 2023•18 min
Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook, author of A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation, talks about understanding different stress responses and practicing techniques to calm and regulate our nervous systems—all parts of being human! A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation ( view book ) Full Book Description: The nervous system guides so much of what we do, from breathing, to feeling, thinking, and living! But, our nervous systems can get dysregulated, which makes us feel disconnected or overwhelmed....
Aug 28, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Laura Petix, author of A Kids Book About Neurodiversity, talks about the importance of celebrating the unique ways in which our brains help us learn, feel, and experience life. A Kids Book About Neurodiversity ( view book ) Full Book Description: Everything we do is because of the ways our brains work, and everyone’s brain is different. Seriously! But our world doesn’t operate in a way that is accepting of each brain type. Neurodiversity is what makes our world beautiful, and this author teaches...
Aug 21, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Jason Mayden, author of A Kids Book About Design, talks about unlocking the design potential within every kid. A Kids Book About Design ( view book ) Full Book Description: This is a book about design and exists to unlock the design potential within every kid. Designers work in different ways, but all of them use creativity and compassion to solve problems and make things that in turn make the world a better place. Through the author's personal experience and multi-step process, empower the kid ...
Aug 07, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Gigi Robinson, author of A Kids Book About Chronic Illness, talks about the lifelong health issues that can make the simple act of growing up feel different for kids who have them. A Kids Book About Chronic Illness ( view book ) Full Book Description: Chronic illnesses are lifelong health issues that can make the simple act of growing up feel different for kids who have them. And that can sometimes be lonely and frustrating. But learn from an author with a chronic illness how to reshape your min...
Jul 31, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Alvin Schexnider, author of A Kids Book About Radical Dreaming, talks about the conscious and courageous effort to see hope and to pursue and value things counter to what negative influences would have us believe. A Kids Book About Radical Dreaming ( view book ) Full Book Description: Radical dreaming is having the hope and courage to dream BIG, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what others might say. The author describes a kind of dreaming that breaks all barriers and knows no boun...
Jul 24, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 60
