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What Kids' Books Teach Us About Our Bodies
Manage episode 484156797 series 2784445
A new crop of children’s book authors are trying to help kids develop curiosity about their physical bodies. But how exactly do they turn fraught body politics into compelling children's stories? Anita gets answers when she meets Tyler Feder and Shelly Anand, the creators behind the books "Bodies Are Cool" and "Laxmi's Mooch."
Meet the guests:
- Tyler Feder, the author and illustrator behind the book “Bodies are Cool"
- Shelly Anand, the author of “Laxmi’s Mooch"
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Please note: This episode originally aired November 1, 2024.
Update: “Bodies Are Cool” is now available as a board book.
You can check out Climbing the Walls here.
224 episodes
Manage episode 484156797 series 2784445
A new crop of children’s book authors are trying to help kids develop curiosity about their physical bodies. But how exactly do they turn fraught body politics into compelling children's stories? Anita gets answers when she meets Tyler Feder and Shelly Anand, the creators behind the books "Bodies Are Cool" and "Laxmi's Mooch."
Meet the guests:
- Tyler Feder, the author and illustrator behind the book “Bodies are Cool"
- Shelly Anand, the author of “Laxmi’s Mooch"
Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platform
Follow Embodied on Instagram
Please note: This episode originally aired November 1, 2024.
Update: “Bodies Are Cool” is now available as a board book.
You can check out Climbing the Walls here.
224 episodes
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