<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode of Reading with Your Kids features conversations about children's literature, mental health, and self-acceptance. Guests William Hartwick and Francine Davila discuss their memoirs exploring personal journeys of healing through difficult life experiences. Hartwick shares how writing helped him process trauma and find self-love, represented through the metaphor of an "Invisible Backpack" carrying emotional burdens.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Helen Wu of Yeehoo Press discusses selecting books appealing to audiences in both the US and China, noting cultural differences in topics. Her company focuses on themes like STEM, hands-on learning, and diversity to foster global understanding.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Francine Davila returns to discuss her book "The Lonely Chameleon," exploring a character struggling with low self-esteem due to not fitting in. She shares overcoming bullying by accepting herself unconditionally in high school.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Overall, the conversations emphasize the power of self-love through challenging times and importance of inclusive, imaginative children's literature in building confident readers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Click here to visit our website - &lt;a href= "https://www.readingwithyourkids.com"&gt;www.readingwithyourkids.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Jedlie Circus Productions, Inc

Discover Your Inner Strength: Authors Share Journeys of Healing from Trauma

APR 28, 202455 MIN
Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Discover Your Inner Strength: Authors Share Journeys of Healing from Trauma

APR 28, 202455 MIN

Description

This episode of Reading with Your Kids features conversations about children's literature, mental health, and self-acceptance. Guests William Hartwick and Francine Davila discuss their memoirs exploring personal journeys of healing through difficult life experiences. Hartwick shares how writing helped him process trauma and find self-love, represented through the metaphor of an "Invisible Backpack" carrying emotional burdens.

Helen Wu of Yeehoo Press discusses selecting books appealing to audiences in both the US and China, noting cultural differences in topics. Her company focuses on themes like STEM, hands-on learning, and diversity to foster global understanding.

Francine Davila returns to discuss her book "The Lonely Chameleon," exploring a character struggling with low self-esteem due to not fitting in. She shares overcoming bullying by accepting herself unconditionally in high school.

Overall, the conversations emphasize the power of self-love through challenging times and importance of inclusive, imaginative children's literature in building confident readers.

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