Compassion, Fantasy, & Folklore (w/ Erin Entrada Kelly)
Parents Just Don't Understand
English - November 15, 2019 15:51 - 51 minutes - 37.6 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsKids & Family Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We sat down with 2018 Newbery medalist Erin Entrada Kelly (Hello, Universe; Blackbird Fly) to talk about her new YA fantasy novel, Lalani of the Distant Sea, the story of a young girl from the island of Sanlagita who sets out on a dangerous quest to save her family from a mysterious illness. We also discuss depictions of folklore, the importance of compassion, and some positive changes in the world of YA publishing.
Lalani of the Distant Sea – https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062747273/lalani-of-the-distant-sea/
Erin's website – http://www.erinentradakelly.com
Erin's twitter – https://twitter.com/erinentrada
Intro: Thee Irma & Louise – Stranger Danger
Outro: Soft and Furious – Melancholic Ending