In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s writers to highlighting programs like Reach Out and Read and innovative book vending machines, Jackie and Nusheen imagine all the ways stories can inspire, heal, and connect. They also discuss the joy of children’s literature, the importance of representation, a...
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In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s writers to highlighting programs like Reach Out and Read and innovative book vending machines, Jackie and Nusheen imagine all the ways stories can inspire, heal, and connect. They also discuss the joy of children’s literature, the importance of representation, a...
In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s writers to highlighting programs like Reach Out and Read and innovative book vending machines, Jackie and Nusheen imagine all the ways stories can inspire, heal, and connect. They also discuss the joy of children’s literature, the importance of representation, a...
In this nostalgic, joy-filled chat, Dr. Jackie Douge and Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin swap childhood favorites—The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Corduroy, The Little Engine That Could, and The Snowy Day—and reflect on how those stories read differently now through the lens of inclusion and representation. They connect picture-book memories to public health and media history (hello, Sesame Street) and celebrate newer titles they wish they’d had growing up, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Eid, The...
In this episode of "Books and Bandages," Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jacqueline Douge share their journeys in writing children's books. They discuss the challenges and joys of self-publishing, the importance of representation in children's literature, and the unique ways books can heal and inspire young readers. Tune in to discover how these authors are making a difference in the world of children's literature and learn about the creative process behind their beloved stories. B...
In this episode of "Books and Bandages," Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie explore the profound effects of media representation on children's development. They share personal stories and professional insights on how diverse media can shape identity, empathy, and resilience in young minds. Join them as they discuss the importance of seeing oneself in stories and the role of media in fostering a more inclusive world for children. Tune in to discover how storytelling meets child health in me...
In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s writers to highlighting programs like Reach Out and Read and innovative book vending machines, Jackie and Nusheen imagine all the ways stories can inspire, heal, and connect. They also discuss the joy of children’s literature, the importance of representation, a...
