This week I'm so delighted for you to meet Kate Reynolds, also known as The Lavender Librarian. Kate is a passionate advocate of inclusive storytimes for children, and she has some innovative ideas for how to share reading time with kids.
I was initially hesitant when Kate suggested we read a children's book for this episode - afraid that we wouldn't have enough to talk about to fill the half hour. But I was so, so wrong. Talking to librarians is always a wonderful experience, but talking to this particular one about this particular book was extra-specially magic.
Host: Julie Strauss
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Guest: Kate Reynolds
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Discussed in this episode:
A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond
Roald Dahl
The Babysitters Club
Beverly Cleary
Mr. Rogers
Sharon, Lois and Bram
Sandwiches by Fred Penner
Je suis une Pizza by Charlotte Diamond
123 Andres
Jim Gill
Little Miss Anne
Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
Mouse by Art Spiegelman
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
Tiffany Hammond’s Instagram
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