Hosted by Selene Castrovilla · EN · 12 episodes
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This weekly show invites listeners into the process of producing compelling historical literature for young readers. Host Selene Castrovilla speaks with creators about everything from concept to publication. Episodes drop on Wednesdays.
Selene Castrovilla hosts A Heartful of History, a society show with 12 episodes published.
What does it take to transform a complicated chapter of American history into a children's book that informs, engages, and inspires? In this episode of A Heartful of History, Selene Castrovilla welcomes award-winning aut
This episode introduces listeners to Henrietta Wood, a woman who was enslaved twice and later secured the largest reparations award in U.S. history. Essential for Black History Month and Juneteenth, this conversation aff
In this conversation, Selene Castrovilla and E.B. Lewis discuss their collaborative book 'Seeking Freedom,' which explores the untold story of Fortress Monroe and the ending of slavery in America. Seeking Freedom chronic
Today I go solo, discussing the two selfless men in my nonfiction history picture book Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. What can we learn about humanity and ourselves from th
We're celebrating President's Day with a look at two unexpected looks at George Washington in nonfiction picture books: The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington by Sarah Albee and Geor
In this episode of A Heartful of History, host Selene Castrovilla sits down with author Gary Golio and visual storyteller E.B. Lewis to discuss their collaborative work on "The Soldier's Friend: Walt Whitman's Extraordin
Selene chats with author and journalist Lindsay H. Metcalfe about her inspiration, writing process and path to publication for two of her books: Farmers Unite! In the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction not
Selene Castrovilla discusses writing and life with author Vivian Kirkfield, whose latest book is One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land. Vivian shares her journey toward living her writing dre
This weekly podcast invites you inside the minds and processes of kidlit history book creators, from idea to publication. Join the conversation each Wednesday! In Episode 4, Selene chats with author Sarah Aronson, whose
This weekly podcast invites you inside the minds and processes of kidlit history book creators, from idea to publication. Join the conversation each Wednesday! This week, host Selene Castrovilla chats with author Beth An
In episode two, Selene chats with the awesome illustrator Jenn Harney about her process illustrating nonfiction as opposed to fiction, working within historical constraints, and how unnerving it was to draw George Washin
Our inaugural episode! Carolyn Yoder discusses her 20-year journey heading Calkins Creek Books, her American History imprint with Astra Books For Young Readers. Thanks for tuning in! Please follow us wherever you watch/l
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A Heartful of History is hosted by Selene Castrovilla. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 12 episodes.
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