What Gives Dr. Haleh Massey Hope
About this episode
Dr. Haleh Massey discusses the hope she finds in the increasing diversity of children's books.
Dr. Haleh Massey, author of My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit!) (Tu Books), illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh, shares what is giving her hope today: the ever increasing diversity in books. This is an ongoing miniseries of indefinite length in which I invite my friends from the kidlit community to share what is giving them hope today. Visit Dr. Haleh Massey online at drhalehmassey.com Learn more about Boyds Mills and their upcoming programs by visiting boydsmills.org . Learn more about Lee & Low Books and their upcoming releases by visiting www.leeandlow.com . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins ( https://stebs.design/ ). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes. Be well. Read on. And don't lose hope.
People in this episode
Host: Matthew C. Winner
Guest: Dr. Haleh Massey
Topics covered
- diversity in books
- hope
- kidlit community
- children's literature
- author insights
Keywords
- diversity
- children's books
- hope
- kidlit
- author interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tu Books, Boyds Mills, Lee & Low Books
Books & works: My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit!)
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