T21Mom: Episode 148-Sweet Stories of Inclusion: A Conversation With Author Jeana Atkison on Her Book How to Eat a Cupcake

T21Mom: Episode 148-Sweet Stories of Inclusion: A Conversation With Author Jeana Atkison on Her Book How to Eat a Cupcake

May 7, 2025 · 35 min · Episode 148

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Mary interviews child author Jeana Atkison about her book How to Eat a Cupcake and the importance of inclusion in children's literature.

In this episode, Mary is joined by child author Jeana Atkison to talk about her new children's book How to Eat a Cupcake. They discuss the inspiration behind the story, how it subtly and beautifully includes characters with disabilities, and why representation in children's literature is so important. Jeana shares her thoughts on integrating inclusion naturally through storytelling and the message she hopes kids and families take away from the book. Order your copy of How to Eat a Cupcake at paperseedpress.com Follow T21Mom: Facebook: @T21Mom Instagram: @Trisomy21Momma X: @Trisomy21Momma

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