Podcast and Book Recommendation

Podcasts: 

• PAGE Podcast: https://www.giftedpage.org/podcasts/ 

• Part-Time Genius

• Previously Gifted by Tiffany Ferguson 

• Help Me Be Me

• WNYC Studio: Radiolab

• The New York Times (April 1. 2021) An Asian American Poet on Refusing to Take Up ‘Apologetic Space.’ The writer and poet Cathy Park Hong discusses Asian outrage and why she’s seeking power, not assimilation. https://www.nytimes.com/column/sway

• Dear Hank and John

• Stuff you Missed in History Class

• NPR Student Podcast Challenge: https://www.npr.org/sections/education/

• Room With A View hosted by Vanessa Wood: https://anchor.fm/intl-gifted-consortium/episodes/The-Psychological-Development-of-Highly-Profoundly-Gifted-Individuals-and-Overexcitabilities-e17vs44 

Books: 

Recommendations by Mrs. Almlof and Mrs. Angelitis: 

• March (Books I, II, III) by John Lewis

• Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

• New Kid by Jerry Craft 

• Race to Incarcerate: A Graphic Retelling by Sabrina Jones and Mac Mauer

• Genesis Begins Again by Alicia Williams

• Feathers and Fools by Mem Fox

• Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

• Every Shiny Thing by Cordelia Jenson and Laurie Morrison 

Recommendations from John Hopkins Center for Gifted and Talented Youth:

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

• Any teen who has been made to feel like they shouldn’t exist will relate to this memoir by Noah, the comedian and television host, who reflects on the challenges he faced growing up as a biracial child in South Africa during apartheid, when interracial relationships were illegal. An adapted version of this book for readers ages 8+ is also available.

Husky by Justin Sayre

• “It’s a funny word, and makes you think of a strong dog in Alaska or something else cute but powerful,” says 12-year-old narrator Davis, who is coming to terms with his body, his family, and relationships with his classmates, in this wholly absorbing novel that will speak to tweens of all shapes and sizes.

Sunnyside Plaza by Scott Simon

• Sally, a 19-year-old resident of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, narrates this story about teaming up with her fellow occupants to solve a mystery. This empowering novel will build empathy in readers as they get to know Sally, her friends, and their many strengths.

The Thing About Luck by Cynthia Kadohata

• When her parents leave to care for older relatives in Japan, 12-year-old Summer stays in Kansas with her younger brother and grandparents and helps keep the family farm running. This book will teach readers the value of hard work and of staying grounded when everything around them feels out of control.

You Should See me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

• Ambitious readers will see themselves in Liz, an awkward teen who dreams of leaving her small Midwestern town to attend college and become a doctor. When her scholarship falls through, Liz has to find the self-confidence to compete for the title of school prom queen, which comes with a cash prize. 

LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender or sexual identities) book collection features eight PK through grade 3 level books:

And Mango Makes Three

Written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

Illustrated by Henry Cole

Text Complexity: Lexile 520, Grade Band 2-3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZHD4SKmQU

Oliver Button Is a Sissy

Story and pictures by Tomie dePaola

Text Complexity: Lexile 480, Grade Band 2-3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFutHAHjB6s

A Peacock Among Pigeons

Written by Tyler Curry

Illustrated by Clarione Gutierrez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqubRbFtha0

Heather Has Two Mommies

Written by Lesléa Newman

Illustrated by Laura Cornell

Text Complexity: Lexile 460, Grade Band 2-3

https://youtu.be/H80UT8tqyXA

Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story about Gender and Friendship

Written by Jessica Walton

Illustrated by Dougal MacPherson

https://youtu.be/IOkAs6wCZss

Jacob’s New Dress

Written by Sarah and Ian Hoffman

Illustrated by Chris Case

Text Complexity: Lexile 540, Grade Band 2-3

https://youtu.be/oVahZSbammE

One of a Kind, Like Me/Unico Como Yo (bilingual text)

Written by Laurin Mayeno; Translation Teresa Mlawer

Illustrated by Rober Liu-Trujillo

https://youtu.be/5TVpktCXDhk

I Am Jazz

Written by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings

Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

https://youtu.be/BF5D2lsPfsU