Can We Talk About This?

Can We Talk About This?

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Welcome to Can We Talk About This?, a podcast for middle grade readers by middle grade readers who seek to understand the world around them through stories that include big topics and social issues. The podcast is designed, scripted, and recorded by middle grade readers under the guidance of fifth…

Melissa Guerrette


    • Jun 22, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 3 EPISODES


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    Can We Talk About This: Merci Suarez Changes Gears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 12:56


    In this episode, readers discuss the social issues of Meg Medina's debut novel, Merci Suarez Changes Gears (Candlewick, 2018). Topics discussed include Alzheimer's Disease, poverty, and stereotypes.

    Can We Talk About This: The Benefits of Being an Octopus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 18:47


    In this episode, readers discuss the social issues of Ann Braden's debut novel, The Benefits of Being an Octopus (Sky Pony Press, 2018). Topics discussed include poverty, belonging, and gun violence.

    Can We Talk About This: The Seventh Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 10:59


    This episode features conversation about the social issue of substance use disorder as portrayed in The Seventh Wish, by Kate Messner (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016).

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