WOW Reads: S2, E3 - MSRAP Reads The Kingdom Over the Sea by Zohra Nabi

Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we discuss The Kingdom Over the Sea by Zohra Nabi.

We tested out some new podcasting equipment, so our sound levels aren't that great. You may want to adjust your volume as you listen.

In this episode, we discuss how we came to read both the U.K. and U.S. versions, the differences we noticed, and how the versions might affect the reader's experiences. We share our perspectives on how children (real and fictional) can be impacted by an adult's choice to withhold information that could potentially impact their lives. We consider identity, belonging, and home. Finally, we recall our conversation with Zohra around finding story inspiration and how to write that story.

Books mentioned in this episode:
The Aru Shah series by Roshani Chokshi
The City Beyond the Stars, by Zohra Nabi

We invite anyone who is able to attend the Tucson Festival of Books on March 9 & 10, 2024.

This podcast was recorded in the Digital Innovation and Learning Lab (DIALL) in the UArizona College of Education with assistance from the UA COE Tech Team.

Producer/Host: Rebecca Ballenger, Worlds of Words Center Associate Director
Audio Engineer: Liam Arias, Student Employee and Radio, TV, Film Major
Coordinator: Vianey Torres, Student Employee and Nursing Major

Reading Ambassador Adviser:
Samantha Montes, Graduate Assistant

For more information on the Worlds of Words Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP), visit wowlit.org.

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Thank you for listening and keep reading!