This episode features Dr. Carolivia Herron’s Epic City Live Radio Show recording in which I, Dr. Catherine Quinlan was a guest. In this engaging conversation, Professor Catherine Quinlan discusses her journey as an author of children's literature, focusing on the importance of representation and heritage in education. She shares insights from her Keystone Passage series, which aims to connect young readers with their African heritage through imaginative storytelling. The discussion also touches on the significance of addressing themes of belonging and shame in children's narratives, as well as the role of science education in fostering a deeper understanding of cultural identity.
Dr. Catherine Quinlan is the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair in Teacher Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Durham, NC.
You can find out more about Dr. Quinlan's Keystone Passage series on Keystone Passage.com, Available everywhere books are sold.
Epic City with Professor Carolivia Herron airs on Takoma Park Radio on Tuesdays 4pm-5pm. https://takomaradio.org/
Carolivia Herron is author of several books including:
Nappy Hair
Thereafter Johnnie
Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History (Jewish Identity)
Little Georgia and the Apples: Aunt Georgia's First Catalpa Tale
Peacesong DC: A Jewish Africana Academic Epic Tale of Washington City
Asenath and the Origin of Nappy Hair: Being a Collection fo tales Gathered and Extracted from the Epic Stanzas of Asenath and Our Song of Songs
Available Everywhere books are sold.
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