Episode #223: CHOP SUEY: Talking about difficult topics with kids, Scholastic Book Fairs, and Halloween
Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss how to talk to kids about difficult topics, the Scholastic Book Fairs controversy, Halloween, and Alison Morris shares book recommendations.
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How have you been?
Grace just returned from the Rhode Island Book Fest and enjoyed spending time with other author and illustrator friends like Shannon Hale, Josh Funk, Kelly Murphy, and Carole Lindstrom. She is in NYC with Alvina recording a visit on NY Living to talk about Chinese Menu! You can watch the video here! Grace and Alvina are going to see Billy Joel at MSG!
Chop Suey Topics Discussed:
Current events in Palestine and the world and how to talk to your kids about what is going on. NPR’s Life Kit podcast
For Book Fairs, Scholastic Will Separate Titles That Deal With Race and Gender - enabling racism.
Lighter segment: Halloween! Favorite halloween candy and least favorite candy
What we could be reading?! with Alison Morris
Alison suggests some light-hearted books this week.
The Goblin Twins by Frances Cha and illustrated by Jaime Kim.
Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake
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