What do starry nebula, Bruce Lee, and disgustingly cool science facts have in common? They are all products of the creative mind of author Teresa Robeson.
In this episode, we welcome back Teresa Robeson, a busy author with a rich background in science and storytelling. Teresa unveils her upcoming books, including Clear and Bright: A Ching Ming Festival Story; Disgustology: The Science of Gross; and a graphic biography, Who Smashed Hollywood Barriers with Gung Fu?: Bruce Lee.
Teresa shares insights into the art of storytelling through visuals and the collaborative process of bringing science and historical moments to life. Our discussion ventures into the mesmerizing realms of astronomy and science literature, with highlights from NASA's stunning imagery that fueled her recent book, Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and Us.
We also delve into the importance of diverse narratives, cultural acceptance, and the role of literature in building empathy. Plus there's a fun lightning fill in the break taken from listener questions (What language does Teresa speak to her chickens? What are the most disgusting facts she hasn't written about yet?) This episode celebrates diverse narratives, cultural tales, building our empathy muscles, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Timestamps and Chapters:
1:13- Bruce Lee and Clear and Bright
15:13: Smithsonian honors, Clouds in Space, and Quirky Science Storytelling in Disgustology
20:13: Lightning Fill in the Blank
26:03: Building Our Empathy Muscles Through Diverse Children's Literature
32:37: Finding Hope in Empathy and Youth
Links:
- Teresa Robeson's Website: https://www.teresarobeson.com
- Teresa's previous appearance on the Adventures in Learning podcast
- Follow Teresa Robeson on Instagram, LinkedIn, and BlueSky
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