Roda Ahmed - Inspiring Young Readers
Dec 01, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episode description
Roda Ahmed is the author of Mae Among the Stars, the critically acclaimed children’s storybook which is a selection on Mrs. Bush’s 2020 reading list for kids.
Born in Somalia and raised in Norway, Roda speaks five languages — and has now founded her own publishing company. We talked to her on Zoom from her home in Oslo this summer about about why she wrote Mae Among the Stars, and how important representation is in children’s literature. We also discuss challenges she herself has had to overcome, and how she felt when she finally met Mae Jemison.
Related Content
- Mae Among the Stars: Barnes and Noble / Amazon
- Mrs. Laura Bush Reading List for Kids, 2020
- The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries -- grant applications now open
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast