What Kids' Books Teach Us About Our Bodies

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Embodied

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6 days ago

Sex and relationships are intimate — and sometimes intimidating to talk about. In this weekly podcast from North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, host Anita Rao guides us on an exploration of our brains and our bodies that touches down in taboo territory. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @embodiedwunc. You can find Anita on Twitter @anisrao.

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Sexuality

Health & Fitness

What Kids' Books Teach Us About Our Bodies

Embodied

49 minutes 45 seconds

6 days ago

What Kids' Books Teach Us About Our Bodies

A new crop of children’s book authors are trying to help kids develop curiosity about their physical bodies. But how exactly do they turn fraught body politics into compelling children's stories? Anita gets answers when she meets Tyler Feder and Shelly Anand, the creators behind the books "Bodies Are Cool" and "Laxmi's Mooch." Meet the guests: - Tyler Feder, the author and illustrator behind the book “Bodies are Cool" - Shelly Anand, the author of “Laxmi’s Mooch" Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platform Follow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for Embodied Please note: This episode originally aired November 1, 2024. Update: “Bodies Are Cool” is now available as a board book. You can check out Climbing the Walls here.