The Reader’s Heart | Guest: Padma Venkatraman

In this engaging conversation, Padma Venkatraman chats with Jennifer about her new novel in verse, Safe Harbor, exploring themes of belonging, empowerment, and mental health representation. They delve into Padma's personal reading journey, her experiences as a writer, and the significance of music and nature in her storytelling. The discussion also touches on Padma's future projects and the importance of diverse representation in children's literature.

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Chapters

00:00 Getting to Know Padma

05:07 Exploring Safe Harbor

11:48 Themes of Belonging and Empowerment

18:01 Mental Health Representation

23:58 The Role of Music and Nature

33:08 Looking Ahead: Future Projects