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Roots of Representation

By: Knology Research
  • Summary

  • Through engaging, cross-disciplinary discussions, the series delves into the scientific, social, cultural, psychological, emotional, and educational aspects of climate change and its impacts on Black children, while also highlighting the work of Black visionaries and problem-solvers who are devising innovative, effective responses to climate-related threats. Join us and our expert guests as we explore the intersection of climate science, informal learning theories, developmental psychology, early childhood education, and children’s media.
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Episodes
  • Episode 4 – Advocating for Writers of Color in Children’s Book Publishing
    Jun 25 2024

    In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Jason Low, co-owner of Lee & Low Books about diversity in the children’s publishing industry and ways to support writers of color interested in producing climate-related media.

    In this episode, Anthony also mentions several individuals and organizations that are contributing to child-centered climate change solutions:

    • The Diversity Baseline Study – information about how Lee and Low tracks the publishing industry’s progress toward becoming more inclusive.
    • Our Children’s Trust – a non-profit public interest law firm that represents young people in efforts to secure their rights to a safe climate.
    • Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted a Million Trees – a book by Franck Prévot and Aurélia Fronty (illus.) that explores the life of Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose tree-planting campaign helped catalyze climate action across the world.
    • Read Banned Books – a website from Penguin Random House dedicated to ensuring that children have access to books offering a wide range of perspectives.
    • We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) an organization seeking to diversify the publishing industry and to make bookshelves more equitable.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 3 - Roots of Representation: Promoting Eco-Friendly Living Through Storytelling
    May 31 2024

    In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Tulani Thomas about strategies for creating STEM stories that resonate with and speak to the concerns of Black audiences, and that encourage Black children and families to adopt green living practices.

    In this episode, Tulani also mentions several individuals and organizations that are raising awareness about the ways Black children can contribute to climate change solutions:

    • The HBC Green Fund – which offers financial support for environmentally-themed events and programs geared toward Black youth.

    • Christine Taylor Butler – an author whose series The Lost Tribes weaves STEM themes and messages into a child-friendly discussion of climate change.

    • Veronica Chapman – an author and founder of the Black Children’s Book Week, which works to ensure that Black children are represented in children’s media.

    • Tutu’s Green World – Tulani’s green lifestyle and education company, which offers resources, tips, and advice for helping children discover creative ways to be eco-friendly.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 2 - Roots of Representation: Climate Change Literature as a Vehicle for Children’s Mental Health
    May 9 2024

    In this episode, host and project PI Ed Greene asks Dr. Tresha Gibbs about ways that STEM education can help Black children build the kinds of mental health resilience needed to cope with and respond to climate-related threats.

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    31 mins

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