Podcast appearances and mentions of David Soren

In this heartfelt episode, Jed welcomes back filmmaker and author David Soren to celebrate Visible: The Sort of True Story of a Not So Hidden Disease, the powerful follow-up to his middle grade novel Invisible. Drawing from his own experience growing up with Crohn's disease, David shares how his fictional stand-in, JJ Sugar, navigates life with his biker-beast disease, Norm, and how their relationship slowly shifts from fear and resentment toward understanding and even a kind of friendship. David and Jed talk about the many kids living with hidden diseases—conditions like Crohn's, diabetes, and other invisible illnesses that don't show on the outside but shape a child's daily life. David describes emotional school visits and a moving moment at Camp Oasis, where a young camper asked, "What if I like my disease?"—a question that perfectly captures the heart of these books. The conversation also explores parental illness through David's father's experience with throat cancer, and how families can talk honestly with kids while modeling resilience and self-advocacy. Along the way, David reflects on turning pain into story, the joy of creating Norm, and the hope that Invisible and Visible will help kids and families feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.  We close the show by welcoming Christal M Cherry to celebrate her picture book Mac & Cheese, Being Different Is OK. In this wonderful story we meet Mac, a unique kid who is ready to make new friends! But when he tries to play with the other kids, they are rude and tease him. Mac is devastated until he finds a new friend that is a little different too.

David Soren is a Canadian director and story artist who's worked on beloved animated films like “Shrek,” “Chicken Run,” and the “Captain Underpants” movie. But while bringing these stories to life, David was living with a debilitating condition. Now, for the first time, he's opening up about his struggles with Crohn's disease in a semi-autobiographical novel for kids called “Invisible: The (Sort Of) True Story of Me and My Hidden Disease.” David sits down with Tom Power to tell us about it.

Hilariously written about a serious topic! J.J. is living with a hidden disease, Chron's. In this story, the disease is an actual character (funny and sarcastic) named Norm--a 7 foot ogre and motorcycle gang member. Filled with tons of illustrations, middle grade readers will LOVE it. Transcript here

In this captivating episode of Reading with Your Kids, two remarkable authors share deeply personal stories that transform challenging experiences into inspiring children's literature. David Soren, known for his animation work, introduces "INVISIBLE: The (Sort Of) True Story of Me & My Hidden Disease," a middle-grade novel that brilliantly explores living with Crohn's disease. By personifying his chronic illness as a character named Norm, Soren creates a humorous and heartfelt narrative that helps children understand invisible health challenges. His book offers a window into the experiences of kids managing complex medical conditions while maintaining their sense of imagination and hope. Simultaneously, Christine Alemshah brings cultural richness to children's literature with "Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures" Inspired by her Filipino heritage, Shaw explores the beautiful tradition of balikbayan boxes - care packages sent by families across oceans. Her story celebrates childhood imagination, family connections, and the universal joy of cardboard box adventures. Both authors emphasize the importance of representation in children's literature. They believe books should serve as mirrors where children see themselves and windows that allow readers to understand different experiences. Their work challenges traditional storytelling by introducing diverse characters and nuanced narratives that go beyond stereotypical representations. The episode also touches on broader themes of creativity, resilience, and the power of personal storytelling. From Soren's journey through animation and writing to Shaw's exploration of cultural identity, these authors demonstrate how personal experiences can be transformed into compelling narratives that educate, entertain, and inspire young readers. Listeners will be moved by the authors' vulnerability, humor, and commitment to creating meaningful children's literature that celebrates difference, encourages empathy, and sparks imagination. Whether you're a parent, educator, or book lover, this episode offers a profound look at how storytelling can bridge understanding and celebrate the beautiful complexity of human experiences. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

Sam Wineburg of Stanford University on fake news. Shadi Hamid of Brookings Institution on Tunisia. Amy LaViers of the University of Illinois on the case for making robots more human. Mark Winston of Simon Fraser University on why we should listen to bees. Barbara Block of Standford University on the White Shark Cafe. David Soren of the University of Arizona on what an Italian child grave suggests about ancient fears and beliefs.

Quinn Mecham of BYU talks about the new climate change report. David Soren of the Univ. of Arizona excavates a mysterious Italian child grave. Girija Kaimal of Drexel Univ. questions coloring books as art therapy. Sam Payne shares a story. Phyllis Erdman of Washington State Univ. discusses service animals on campus. Carl Sederholm of BYU explains the complex cultural legacy of HP Lovecraft.

Captain Underwhelming? JOIN OUR DISCORD CHAT! Broadcast on November 5th, 2017 Featuring: Marc Gonzales, Dave Roberts, and Tyler Moliterno Running Time: 01:07:53   Summary: This 2017 Dreamworks animated movie is based on the popular Scholastic book series by Dav Pilkey and directed by “Turbo” director David Soren. When best friends George and Harold are threatened

Oliver and Scott were/are big Captain Underpants fans as kids. With the release of the next big Dreamworks picture "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie", can they manage to contain their excitement? (Yes, this episode is 1 month overdue). But the question remains, will their nostalgia-driven expectations be met? Or will Dreamworks manage to fuck this up? And as always, we cap off the show with a few fun segments. This week: Critically Acclaimed or Critically Lame? and Pet Peeves. GET IN CONTACT! www.facebook.com/ignoranceisthispodcast ignoranceisthispodcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/ignoranceispod YouTube: Find through Facebook and Twitter

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Jeremy chats with director David Soren about his new animated film CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE EPIC FIRST MOVIE.

@Thisfunktional attends the CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE press conference moderated by senior editor of rotten tomatoes Grae Drake with participating talent director David Soren, voice actor of Captain Underpants Ed Helms, voice of George Beard Kevin Hart, voice of Harold Hutchins Thomas Middleditch and author of Captain Underpants Dav Pilkey. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE opens in theaters June 2.

Welcome to the House of Crouse. Today we're throwing A Night At El Morocco theme party with three very special guests. Join us to hear Topher Grace talk about his idiotic new character, David Soren on elevating potty humour and Gilbert Gottfried reveal why the entire internet hated him. It's party chat at its best, so pull up a stool to the bar, pour a cold drink and sit a spell.

Nous vous proposons ici d'écouter une archive sonore extraite de notre fonds documentaire. En l'occurrence, une émission diffusée le 19 octobre 2013. Au sommaire de cette édition du 19 octobre 2013 :  - "Au Bonheur des Ogres" avec Raphaël Personnaz, Bérénice Bejo, Emir Kusturica; - "The Mortal Instruments - La cité des ténèbres" avec Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Kevin Zegers; - "Gabrielle" de Louise Archambault; - "Turbo" de David Soren; - "9 mois ferme" avec Albert Dupontel, Sandrine Kiberlain; - "L’Extravagant Voyage du jeune et prodigieux T. S. Spivet" de Jean-Pierre Jeunet.  Une émission présentée par Christophe Dordain avec le concours de Elodie Tollite, Christophe Colpaert, Gabriel Carton et Régis Dulas.   Un programme produit et proposé par Le Quotidien du Cinéma.            Les Aventuriers des Salles Obscures est un magazine consacré au cinéma qui est diffusé chaque samedi de 14h à 15h sur Radio Campus Lille (106.6 FM - sur le net : https://www.campuslille.com).     

"Forgotten Lives: The Ancient City of Troy" is a 2009 documentary directed by Department of Classics professor David Soren, with the participation of University of Arizona students as researchers and actors. The film examines the life of Frank Calvert who discovered the lost city of Troy but whose accomplishments have been largely lost to the history books. Dr. Soren is Regents Professor of Classics with the University of Arizona and Director of the Orvieto Institute in Umbria. He holds a B.A. in Greek & Roman Studies from Dartmouth, and an M.A. in Fine Arts and Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from Harvard University. His specialties include Roman Archaeology, and the making of documentaries. He has done extensive field work in Cyprus, Portugal, Tunisia and Italy, is widely published, and has received numerous honors and awards for his work. Regents Professor Soren was honored with the 2005 Excellence in International Service Award. Professor Soren founded and continues to direct the Orvieto Institute in Italy, now the University's largest study abroad program, just north of Rome.