1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week’s episode enters the world of books and storytelling to explore ways of talking about social identities and difference with our children.&amp;nbsp; Our parent guest on this episode is Mathangi Subramanian, Ed.D., award-winning author, activist, and adoptive parent. We talk about books and storytelling as a way to both broaden our children's worlds and imaginations, and also serve as a gateway to social justice issues. *Episode notes* Books as mirrors and windows / Diversifying children’s literature Responding to questionable/stereotypical content in books&amp;nbsp; The benefits of reading aloud to (older) children (gateway to social justice conversations) Reading fiction and nonfiction&amp;nbsp; Fostering creativity [interlude] Recognizing that kids know more that we think Modeling social justice&amp;nbsp; How to engage (and re-engage) in conversations about social justice with your kids The Parent Scoop http://www.theparentscoop.net <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14107928/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/90315884