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What Would A Hip Hop Elementary School Look Like?

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This episode of Reading with Your Kids featured conversations with two fascinatingauthors. Dr. Tony Keith discussed his memoir "How the Boogey Man Became a Poet," sharing his experience navigating college as a first-generation student and coming out. He emphasized the importance of education and integrating hip hop culture into teaching. Kathleen Davis then joined to talk about her middle grade novel "Dean's Magical Mix-Up." She drew inspiration from her son disliking school and wrote Dean's story to have meaningful discussions about identity and what kids would change. Both authors highlighted the value of reading with children of all ages and not clipping their wings. They encouraged continuing conversations around difficult topics and issues kids face using books. The episode celebrated storytelling's power to help kids feel seen and empowered.

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This episode of Reading with Your Kids featured conversations with two fascinatingauthors. Dr. Tony Keith discussed his memoir "How the Boogey Man Became a Poet," sharing his experience navigating college as a first-generation student and coming out. He emphasized the importance of education and integrating hip hop culture into teaching. Kathleen Davis then joined to talk about her middle grade novel "Dean's Magical Mix-Up." She drew inspiration from her son disliking school and wrote Dean's story to have meaningful discussions about identity and what kids would change. Both authors highlighted the value of reading with children of all ages and not clipping their wings. They encouraged continuing conversations around difficult topics and issues kids face using books. The episode celebrated storytelling's power to help kids feel seen and empowered.

Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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