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Diane Schnoor
- Sep 20
- 12 min
Ann Braden, A Judy Blume for This Generation
Meet Ann Braden, a modern day Judy Blume, who has written the most wonderful, sensitive middle grade books about that time in your life...
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Diane Schnoor
- Sep 12
- 19 min
The One and Only Katherine Applegate
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join me for a chat with rock star Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate as we celebrate the book...
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Diane Schnoor
- Sep 3
- 17 min
Shining a Light on Untold Stories: Celebrating the Book Birthday of Kin: Rooted in Hope
Join me for a conversation with award-winning author and illustrator duo CAROLE BOSTON WEATHERFORD and JEFFERY BOSTON WEATHERFORD (and...
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Diane Schnoor
- Jun 6
- 25 min
Changing Perspectives Through Picture Books -- Adventures with Author/Illustrator Corinna Luyken
Corinna Luyken joins us to share her journey and the story behind her latest book, ABC and You and Me. This delightful picture book...
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Diane Schnoor
- May 30
- 22 min
Fractured Fairy Tales, Cicada Symphonies, Leprechaun Traps, & Kid Scientists: Meet Author Sue Fliess
Welcome to Adventures in Learning, where curiosity and connection lead to exciting discoveries. In this episode, we delve into the world...
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Diane Schnoor
- Apr 24
- 19 min
Culture, Astrophysics, and Chickens: Adventures in Learning with Author Teresa Robeson
Teresa Robeson is the APALA Picture Book Award-winning author of Queen of Physics (also ILA Nonfiction PB Honor and NCTE Orbis Pictus...
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Diane Schnoor
- Apr 17
- 20 min
Welcome to the Wonder House: Adventures with Author and Illustrator Deborah Freedman
In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we speak with beloved children's book author and illustrator Deborah Freedman. You...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 21
- 24 min
Soar With Alison Green Myers
Soar today with our very special guest Alison Green Myers, whose first book for middle grade readers, A Bird Will Soar, received the...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 21
- 20 min
Stories Change And Improve Us: Meet Alicia D. Williams, author of The Talk and Genesis Begins Again
What brings award-winning author Alica D Williams joy? Bubble baths, her daughter's smile, and authentic connections, for starters....
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 7
- 19 min
Stories That Stretch The Imagination: Adventures in Learning with Newbery Honor Winner Jasmine Warga
Hippos named Fiona, whether robots feel afraid, stories as gateways for building empathy and compassion, and creatively avoiding silos...
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Diane Schnoor
- Nov 23, 2022
- 23 min
Building Connections through Nonfiction Storytelling: Award-Winning Author Candace Fleming
S1 E18 Adventures in Learning Podcast Host: Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor Guest: Candace Fleming How do you make connections and help young...
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Diane Schnoor
- Nov 8, 2022
- 14 min
Books as a Force for Change: Adventures in Learning with Author Christy Mihaly
“And I think that making kids feel empowered and helping them channel the energy that they have is what we want to do. Because kids do...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 25, 2022
- 21 min
Don't Let Anyone Dim Your Light: Emmy-Winning TV Host, Author, and Entrepreneur Markette Sheppard
Markette Sheppard joins us on the podcast to talk about finding your light, shining your light, and not allowing anyone to tell you to...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 18, 2022
- 23 min
Lights in the Darkness: Adventures in Learning with Grace Lin
Children's picture books are one of our greatest treasures! Grace Lin won the American Library Association's Legacy Award this year and...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 10, 2022
- 23 min
A Beginner's Guide To Being Human: Adventures in Learning with Poet and Author Matt Forrest Esenwine
Matt Forrest Esenwine joins us on the podcast to talk about his brand new picture book, A Beginner's Guide to Being Human. Matt is a...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 4, 2022
- 20 min
Science IS for EVERYONE -- Adventures in Learning with Author Shelli R. Johannes
S1 E 10: Science is For Everyone Guest: Shelli R. Johannes Host: Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor Shelli R. Johannes is the author of 18 books...
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Diane Schnoor
- Sep 20, 2022
- 19 min
Making a Difference in Kids' Lives: One Book at A Time Adventures with Author Trudy Ludwig
Adventures in Learning Podcast Season 1, Episode 8 Special Guest: Trudy Ludwig, Host: Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor For this episode of the...
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Diane Schnoor
- Aug 15, 2022
- 10 min
My Pet Feet, Coding Sandcastles, and Dragons, Oh My!
Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 3 Host: Dr. Diane Special Guest: Josh Funk Adventures in Learning Podcast Show Notes...
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