Chesapeake Press Goes to the Culver City Book Festival
Books focused on educating the youngest among us was Kitty Felde's civics series. She spent 30 years as a political commentator on public radio before shifting her focus to a younger audience and now has a series of books that teach kids about political topics through protagonist Fina Mendoza and her dog, Senator Something. - Christian May-Suzuki, Culver Crescent
Politics or Pedagogy?
What happens when a kid from California spends her days in the U.S. Capitol? Writer Kitty Felde translates her days of reporting into a mystery that takes kids backstage at the U.S. Congress.
“Let Kids Vote” Podcast: Election Politics Without Yelling
“Let Kids Vote” is a two-part episode in which they, along with some help from their mentors, deliver a high-spirited lesson in civics and elections that doesn’t get mired in politics. Or, as Felde notes, “without yelling at people.”
Podcasts to Pair with Summer Reading
Twelve to 14-year-olds are the fastest growing segment of podcast listeners, driving new paid subscription services—think Netflix for kids’ audio.
5/22/24