Episode 36: The Power of Children’s Literature to Fight the System and Inspire Change
A Change is a Chance
Youth-led conversation on climate, ethics and democracy
In this episode, I talked with Maggie Tokuda-Hall, author of many award-winning literary works, ranging from fantasy novels to picture books . She recently visited my school to talk about her books, how they related to social justice, and the true importance of books in a child’s life. During our conversation, I got to hear her unique perspective on the writer’s process, the duties of a minority writer, and the…
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In this episode, I talked with Maggie Tokuda-Hall, author of many award-winning literary works, ranging from fantasy novels to picture books . She recently visited my school to talk about her books, how they related to social justice, and the true importance of books in a child’s life. During our conversation, I got to hear her unique perspective on the writer’s process, the duties of a minority writer, and the fight against book bans.
Her insights made me laugh as much as they made me think deeply, and I learned so much. Tune in now to learn more. Read more about Maggie here . Check out her latest book :
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