Beste Children S Books podcasts (2024)

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Read Fantasy? 39:34

27d ago39:34

39:34

Do your kids read fantasy? What do you think of magic? Is magic good? Bad? Join Charity as she considers why fantasy is such an important category of fiction to read! Perhaps, like Aslan, fantasy is "not safe, but good." Discover great fantasy books for your child: The Great Fantasy Book List (pdf) Purchase The Great Fantasy Book List through Brigh…

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(Episode 7): Kamila Król's Rusalka: Unveiling Slavic Mythology 22:50

1M ago22:50

22:50

#KamilaKról #Rusalka #SlavicMythology #GraphicNovel #AwardWinningIllustrator #ChildrensBooks #FolkloreArt #DreamlikeTales #Storycomic #IllustratorInsights #MythicalStories #ArtAndMyth #CreativeProcess #PigeonMakesArt #VisualStorytelling Step into the mystical world of children's literature in this captivating episode of We Make Children's Books. Yo…

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(Episode 6): Illustrating Dreams: An Insightful Chat with Anoosha Syed 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

#WeMakeChildrensBooks #AnooshaSyed #ChildrensBookIllustration #CharacterDesign #FreelanceIllustrator #ArtisticAdvice #CreativeJourney #IllustrationTips #Storycomic #KidsBooksArt #IllustratorLife #DrawingForKids #VisualStorytelling #InspiringArtists #CreativeProcess Dive into the colorful world of children's literature with host Barney Smith from St…

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Reading Man's Search for Meaning 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

Charity and her 11th grade students read Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl along with Robert Spaemann's address "Education as an Introduction to Reality" as part of Texas Holocaust remembrance week. Charity shares a speech she gave to the high school, generated from reading these texts together. Read Robert Spaemann's article "Education as …

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(Episode 5): Elizabeth Hart: Weaving Magic in ’Before the Fairy Ball 26:12

2M ago26:12

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#ElizabethHart #BeforeTheFairyBall #ChildrensBooks #StorycomicPresents #AustralianAuthors #FairyTales #KidsLiterature #ParentingAndReading #CreativeWriting #ASDRepresentation #FibromyalgiaAwareness #StorytellingMagic #FamilyStories #IllustratedBooks #EmergingAuthors #BookLovers #ReadWithKids #LiteraryJourney #InspiringAuthors #FamilyBondingThroughB…

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(Episode 4): Creating Worlds for Kids: Questlings RPG with Banana Chan & Tim Devine 43:16

3M ago43:16

43:16

#StorycomicPresents #Questlings #ChildrensRPG #BananaChan #TimDevine #RolePlayingGames #Kickstarter #GameDesign #CreativeStorytelling #FamilyGaming #ImaginativePlay Welcome to another exciting episode! I'm your host, Barney Smith, and today we're diving into a world where imagination and role-playing merge to create unforgettable adventures for chi…

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(Episode 3): Amazing Tales and Beyond: Martin Lloyd’s Journey in Children’s Gaming 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

#StorycomicPresents #MartinLloyd #AmazingTales #ChildrensRPG #Storytelling #CreativePlay #RolePlayingGames #Imagination #FamilyGaming #AmazingHeroes #GameDesign #Parenting #EducationalGames #InteractiveStorytelling #FamilyFun Welcome to Episode 34 of Storycomic Presents, where we delve into the fascinating world of storytelling and art. I'm your ho…

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(Episode 2): Coloring Outside the Lines: Reagan Jackson’s Journey in Children’s Books 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

#ReaganJackson, #CocoLaSwish, #ChildrensBooks, #EmpoweringYouth, #DiverseKidLit, #StorycomicPodcast, #SelfLoveInBooks, #ActivistAuthor, #IllustratedStories, #LeadershipForYouth Episode 2: Reagan Jackson, "Coco LaSwish: A Fish from a Different Rainbow" In this inspiring episode of "We Make Children's Books," host Barney Smith of Storycomic.com welco…

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(Episode 1): Beyond the Page: The Design Philosophy of Mark Gonyea 37:49

4M ago37:49

37:49

#ChildrensBooks, #KidLit, #StorycomicPodcast, #MarkGonyea, #ChildrensLiterature, #AuthorInterview, #GraphicDesignInBooks, #IllustratedBooks, #CreativeStorytelling, #BookIllustration, #KidsBookAuthor, #ArtisticJourney, #DesignInKidLit, #InspiringAuthors, #ChildrensBookArt Episode 1: Mark Gonyea, Children's Book Author and Graphic Designer Join host …

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What ARE Truth, Beauty, and Goodness...and How Do I Find Them In Books?! 43:29

5M ago43:29

43:29

We love the words truth, goodness, and beauty...but if someone asked us to explain what these are, maybe we'd be flummoxed? In this episode, Charity puts flesh into these concepts: Charity helps us see truth, identify beauty, and recognize goodness in children's books and gives us concrete examples of these concepts from books we know. After she wa…

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HOW Fiction Educates for a Life of Virtue 42:40

7M ago42:40

42:40

Why do we read? Two views predominate! Some want children to read (classic works of) fiction because fiction is a useful tool. Fiction illustrates or instructs children in the moral life. Others want children to read because reading is pleasurable--and they resist any attempts to make fiction serve a purpose because reading fiction is not about uti…

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation 16:38

8M ago16:38

16:38

Charity updates us on how she spent her summer: Where she traveled with her family, what work she's done for Well-Read Mom, and the two talks Charity presented at the national conference for the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education. Then, Charity shares some Big News that may impact Bright Wings: Children's Books. Find quick book recommendation…

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Back to the Bright Before, Interview with Author Katherin Nolte 35:20

11M ago35:20

35:20

What do you do when your life comes crashing down around you? Join Charity and author Katherin Nolte, author of Back to Bright Before, as they dig into this and other beautiful questions posed by Katherin's first novel. In this chiaroscuro book, sweetness and tradgedy contend in the life of one young family. Katherin also shares about how to write …

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Why I Hate Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 23:28

12M ago23:28

23:28

Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, has sold more than 2.5 million copies. What's not to love in this landmark survival story? Charity shares our pleasure for all the good parts of Hatchet and asks us to take a closer look at some of the larger claims the book makes--especially to our boys--about identity, competency, hope, and survival. Check out: The Young…

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Stories for Strong Boys With Dr. William Hamant 1:06:27

12M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Everyone is happy to promote "girl power," and we did our own version of that theme in Episode 18: Stories for Strong Girls. But what about our boys? Is there something distinctive about being a boy? What is good about being a boy? Dr. William Hamant joins Charity to discuss what is positive and distinctive about masculinity. He reflects upon what …

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Wildwood by Colin Meloy 12:40

1y ago12:40

12:40

Wildwood, the first in a trilogy by Colin Meloy, is praised by Trenton Lee Stewart. It is also 541 pages! Could this book be the start of the next greatest series for your child?! It is long and has sequels...could this be just the thing for my voracious readers? Listen and discover along with Charity what this book is like--do it's characters have…

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Gordon Korman: An Author To Read or Not? 22:20

1y ago22:20

22:20

Can an author as prolific as Gordon Korman really generate books of value? After reading a dozen Gordon Korman books (sample size is 10% ladies and gentleman!) Charity delivers the answers and makes her recommendations. Check out the recommended book list! Find quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram. Enjoy essays on the Bright…

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Innocence: A Perspective for Intelligent Reading 21:07

1y ago21:07

21:07

Have you ever returned to a beloved children' book as an adult and found the content unnerving? Charity introduces the topic of cynicism as a perspective that shapes what we are able to see, a stance that conditions our vision, a judgement that conditions our choices. Charity introduces an excellent essay by Anna Kaladish Reynolds regarding cynicis…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Beauty by Robin McKinley AND Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin 26:36

1y ago26:36

26:36

Ready for a couple of the most satisfying stories you've heard in a while? Charity reviews Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley and Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin. If you enjoy fairy tales--or if you simply enjoy a story with both action and reflection--join Charity as she explores the value of these two novel-lengt…

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Protecting or Equipping?: A Literary Examen for the Best Kind of Parent 15:43

1y ago15:43

15:43

Do you know what discernment is? Can we examine what motivates our literary choices for our children? In this podcast Charity wonders what motivates our literary decision-making: Does a desire to protect motivate? Does fear of harm predominate in our decision-making? Is our end goal to equip our children? Are we convinced that the good is stronger …

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World War II Books: Best Picture Books and Novels 34:56

1y ago34:56

34:56

Were you ever obsessed with WWII fiction and stories as a child? Do you have a child who is really into stories from this era? Why the fascination?! Is there something weird about this interest? Charity unpacks what is vital to understanding the value of books about World War II. Children appreciate this time because good and evil are clear and the…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Masterminds Series by Gordon Korman 12:57

1+ y ago12:57

12:57

As part of an ongoing initiative Charity reviews books to save you time and teach you how to know a good book when you see it! Charity reviews the Masterminds series by Gordon Korman. (Masterminds; Masterminds: Criminal Destiny; Masterminds: Payback) She contrasts it to Keeper of the Lost Cities series and points out how keenly interesting (and des…

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A Conversation on Beauty, Ugliness, and Illustrations 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

Join Charity's conversation with Jennifer Kehoe as they discuss children's book illustrations. Why is it important that illustrations are beautiful? What are some of the features that help us recognize whether something is beautiful or not? What are ingredients of artisianship that make for to great illustrations? When it comes to children's books …

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How Can I Support Bright Wings? 6:26

1+ y ago6:26

6:26

Today, I talk with transparency about the finances of Bright Wings: Children's Books. I love producing this podcast and I consider myself blessed to think and read and have the desire to share ideas about children's literature with you. Being able to do this is incredibly rich. But, ironically right now, Bright Wings is an expensive hobby of mine a…

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Middle Ages, Fact and Fiction, With Dr. Grace Hamman 56:58

1+ y ago56:58

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Dr. Grace Hamman from Old Books With Grace joins Charity to take a closer look at the Middle Ages. Charity asks Grace what made her fall in love with this era. Charity also asks, "Did women write/illustrate books? What were some of the achievements of the Medieval period? How hard did peasants work? How are hospitals an especially Medieval achievem…

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Reading Children’s Books (Trailer) 0:27

1+ y ago0:27

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S.D. Smith Interview, New Jack Zulu Book 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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Sam Smith, better known as S. D. Smith, the author of the beloved Green Ember Series tells us the Big News! He is collaborating with his son J.C Smith on a new series, beginning with Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. If you loved the strange mix of rabbits with swords, you will love the half-African, half-Appalachian Jack Zulu. S.D. Smith and Char…

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A Closer Look at Fairy Tales With Dr. Marina Warner 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

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Have you ever wondered if fairy tales have a deeper meaning? Where in the world have they come from? From what countries? From what places in the human heart? Join the conversation with Dr. Marina Warner (author of Once Upon A Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale) and Charity Hill as they discuss these questions and also why fairy tales are, wonderf…

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Episode 30: Best Books About Dogs 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

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Do you have a dog? To paraphrase C. S. Lewis, if you love anything--even a dog--there is hope for you! If you love anything, even a dog, you are susceptible to encounters with others and to awareness of your human condition. Charity argues that you are more likely to live with joy, appreciate embodiment, and understand mortality. And, of course, Ch…

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Episode 29: Back-To-School Picture Books 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

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In this quick episode, Charity notices that the start of new school year is more full of possibility and opportunity for our children than New Year's is for adults. Charity suggests four books to celebrate the return to school, with a title especially for homeschooling families. When you buy a book through my links, 10% of your purchase supports Br…

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Family Summer Seminars 2022 4:39

2y ago4:39

4:39

We are delighted to be reading these books with you and your family during the weeks of summer! These books are worth reading and reflecting on, giving us opportunities to have meaningful conversations with our children. All six of the selected books share two common themes. They all take place around water, either the sea or a river. And, in all s…

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Episode 28: Shakespeare + Kids? 22:44

2y ago22:44

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Can you mix Shakespeare and kids? When was the last time you read or watched the Bard? Do you have a community of readers to read Shakepeare with? to read Shakespeare for? Can you create a community of Shakespeare appreciators with your children? Charity dives into quality retellings of William Shakespeare which are suitable for children, especiall…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of The Giver by Lois Lowry 13:31

2y ago13:31

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As part of an on-going initiative, Charity Hill reviews children's books. Here, she reviews The Giver by Lois Lowry, the Newbery Winner in 1994. Charity traces the plot from its utopian presentation through Jonas' discovery of his community's dystopianism, to Jonas' dramatic escape. Charity proposes that this story can instigate marvelous questions…

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An Ethical Review of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES Series 20:42

2y ago20:42

20:42

There is an ethical elephant in the room! There is a lot more to The Keeper series than waht usually gets talked about. Charity offers us Sydney Rosenberger's thoughtful and friendly critique of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Rosenberger, a children's librarian, contacted Charity after Charity reviewed the first book of the Keeper of the Los…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown 16:59

2y ago16:59

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As part of an ongoing initiative, Charity Hill reviews books. In this episode, Charity review's Peter Brown's The Wild Robot. Charity explains what makes this imaginative and creative book so fascinating. She asks us to think about and talk to our children about the larger questions framing the story: What is the difference between living and non-l…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger 10:33

2y ago10:33

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As part of an ongoing initiative, Charity Hill reviews children's books. In this episode, Charity reviews Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 1. Charity considers what makes this 500-page middle grade novel such a page turner. What drives such a long book forward, in the eyes of the 10-year olds who read it? Does it have valuable la…

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Episode 27: The Gift of the Irish: Favorite Tales for Every Age 31:05

2y ago31:05

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Leprechauns are fun, but is there more to Irish literature?! Diving into our Irish inheritance, Charity Hill offers insight into Irish literature. She suggests that what makes Irish literature distinctive is the way it navigates paradoxes. Charity uses Thomas Cahill's How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role to id…

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Episode 26: Favorite Winter Picture Books, Old and New 29:58

2y ago29:58

29:58

Charity Hill and Amanda Knapp share the joy of winter-themed picture books both classic and new. They wonder why "cosy" goes so well with "cold"? They explore the Danish concept of hygge (HOO-gah) --comfort and coziness, reflection and rest. Charity and Amanda notice that book-reading in winter becomes a particular pleasure. They swap favorite stor…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Finding Langston and Leaving Lymon by Lesa Cline-Ransome 21:18

2y ago21:18

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As part of an ongoing initiative, Charity Hill reviews children's books. In this episode, Charity reviews two novels by Lesa Cline Ransome: Finding Langston and Leaving Lymon, which concern two different boys whose families move from South to North in the Great Migration. Charity appreciates Cline Ransom's handling of Langston's pivotal questions "…

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Episode 25: Caring for Words With Jenny Richeson, SLP 54:44

2y ago54:44

54:44

Join the conversation with Jenny Richeson, CCC/SLP (see @thespeechpoet) and discover what a speech-language pathologist does. What is Jenny's connection between her work as a SLP and the poetry she creates? What does reading ability have to do with self-regulation? Consider with us how education is more formation than information. And hear Charity'…

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Episode 24: Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction With Claire Swinarski 58:21

2+ y ago58:21

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Join the conversation with author Claire Swinarski as we discuss how it is possible to write realistic, contemporary middle grade fiction--with a mainstream publisher--and still have content that points readers to truth and goodness. Claire shares how important it is to tackle tough topics with middle schoolers in a hopeful, virtuous, and non-borin…

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Episode 23: Favorite Christmas Picture Books, 2021 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

47:00

Is there any Season with more marvelous picture books?! Let's discover a few more together! Join the conversation with Amanda Knapp and Charity Hill as they swap Christmas picture book favorites. Do Charity and Amanda feel guilty about the Christmas + presents connection? What does Charity think about the gift-giving and "the true meaning of Christ…

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Episode 22: Best Early Readers and Beginning Chapter Books 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

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What kind of books are we looking for when our child first learns to read? First, Charity demystifies some of the lingo surrounding early readers. (What are early readers? WHY early readers? What are transitional books? ) Charity will tell you what she really thinks about Junie B. Jones, Ivy + Bean, and the Magic Tree House Series. She shares her r…

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Hollowed Out: A Parent-Teacher Conference With Jeremy Adams 1:03:22

2+ y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Are you ready to have the biggest parent-teacher conference of your life? Listen as Jeremy Adams describes the pandemic of vacuity that is afflicting our young people. A decorated and most-beloved CA teacher, Jeremy Adams is the author of Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation. He demonstrates the "uniquely perilous" position of ou…

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Episode 20: How To Go To The Library 33:15

2+ y ago33:15

33:15

At listener request, Charity answers some of your most practical and theoretical questions about going to the library. Should you go to the library? What should you do about story time? Can going to the library with toddlers be fun? How do you navigate that situation? How do you choose what books to bring home? What are your parameters for decision…

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Books Worth Reading? Review of Pax and Here in the Real World 30:16

2+ y ago30:16

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As part of an ongoing initiative, Charity Hill reviews children's books. In this episode, Charity reviews two novels by Sara Pennypacker: Pax and Here In The Real World. In Pax, we find a deep relationship between a boy (Peter) and his partially domesticated fox (Pax), a search for a moral identity, and a quest to make peace. Finally, Charity wonde…

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Episode 19: Mother Culture: Taking Care of Your Heart, With Marcie Stokman 41:29

2+ y ago41:29

41:29

Marcie Stokman, founder and president of Well-Read Mom, joins Charity for a conversation. Marcie tells of the need she saw that motivated her to found Well-Read Mom. Marcie and Charity share how deep reading, in a community of women, has impacted them. They talk about the "moral imagination" and how fiction shapes a sense of truth and goodness. Cha…

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Episode 18: Stories For Strong Girls 35:23

2+ y ago35:23

35:23

Stories of strong girls and women show us that there is something distinctive about being a girl, about being a woman. Good literature, with strong female characters, has so much to offer! We wonder what is distinctive about being a girl? What is the feminine genius? Does my daughter have a heroic role to play? Where is the literature that supports…

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Episode 17: In Conversation With Julian Peters On Comics and Beauty, Part II 35:26

2+ y ago35:26

35:26

Finish the conversation between Julian Peters, comic artist of Poems to See By and Charity Hill. We reflect on Julian's visual interpretation of "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden from Poems To See By, the role of beauty in comics, and the suitability or unsuitability of adapting certain works of literature to comics. Please refer to this link…

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Episode 16: In Conversation With Julian Peters On Comics and Beauty, Part I 44:51

2+ y ago44:51

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Join the first part of the conversation with Julian Peters, comic artist of Poems to See By as he teaches Charity the differences between comics and illustrations. They reflect on two of Julian's visually interpreted poems from Poems To See By and consider international comic traditions, and the role of beauty in comics. Please refer to this link t…

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