{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 9: Picture Books That Will Help You Raise An Inclusive Child","description":"Embracing diversity and being accepting and inclusive of all kinds of people no matter their race, religion, physical abilities, gender identity, or economic status is crucial to making sure that we raise kind, empathetic people who will flourish in multicultural societies and positively contribute to our global community.  If we want to raise people who feel free to express themselves, who feel that they can accomplish anything no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or economic status, and who appreciate and respect the contributions to the world made by ALL people, it\u2019s really important that we start sending these messages to our kids early on in their lives.  Reading picture books that model attitudes of openness and acceptance is one of the easiest ways we can do this without it becoming too complicated or overwhelming for our kids\u2014or for us!  The nine engaging, brain-building, and empathy-growing picture books that I talk about today will help you teach your young children what it means to be an inclusive person AND how to practice inclusivity in their everyday lives.       Click HERE for the TRANSCRIPT, the FULL LIST OF BOOKS mentioned in this episode, and all FREE PRINTABLES.      Click HERE to join our mailing list!  Get in touch via email: christina@exquisitelyeverafter.com Get in touch on Instagram: @exquisitelyeverafter All other information can be found in the blog post for this episode:  https:\/\/exquisitelyeverafter.com\/episode9\/     If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!  Happy Reading!       Exquisitely Ever After is a podcast about reading children\u2019s literature to cultivate kind, intelligent, and successful kids.  Host Christina Phillips-Mattson is a writer, educator, and mother of two little boys who received her Ph.D. in children\u2019s and young adult literature from Harvard University.  ","author_name":"Exquisitely Ever After","author_url":"https:\/\/exquisitelyeverafter.com","html":"