Picture Bookstagang Podcast: PB& J
Picture Books and Justice
Show Notes Interview 3
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“Interview with Author Dr. Cara Florance”
Episode summary:
Today Ale interviews Dr.Cara Florance, phD in biochemistry and and author of a whole bunch of books for children most recently she’s been working on her “Baby Medical School” series which is CO authored with her husband Jon who is also a medical doctor and the series includes “My Doctor’s Visit” which is my Toddler Willow’s absolute favourite book she carries it in a little lady bug backpack everywhere she goes “Vaccines,” “Bacteria and Antibodies,” “DNA” and “Enzymes” “Proteins” and “RNA.” Doctor Florance also Co-authored a number of the “Baby University” series books the “ABC’s of Biology,” “Nuclear Physics for Babies,” and “Organic Chemistry for Babies” and a “Evolution for Babies” so it’s a just a light reading list of some very a light topics there. And you may also know her from her Instagram account which is very popular
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Topic 1 Introduction to Cara [0:43]
-Topic 2 What is a Diverse Picture Book Collection? [2:45]
-Topic 3 Cara’s Experience from Self Published to Traditional Publishing [2.38]
-Topic 4 Cara’s Instagram Journey [9:30]
-Topic 5 Reactions to the “Vaccines” and “Evolution” books [10:53]
-Topic 6 The need for better Science Education in the USA [15:45]
-Topic 7 Anti Science as a product of Privilege [20:45]
-Topic 8 Advice to Parents [22:39]
Resources and Creators mentioned in this episode:
1- Buy Cara’s Books
2-Follow Cara on Instagram
@Cara_Florance
3-More about Chris Ferrie Co-Author of Baby University
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