American illustrator and writer of children's books
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Like the movie of the same name, the poems we discuss here, Slushies, take on the cares of the world in an unrelenting torrent. In this episode, we discuss three poems by Harriet Levin which reference the Haitian writer and artist Frankétienne, Barcelona's as-yet unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral, and the constellation of Orion, (for starters). We think about how poems featuring babies can avoid the sentimental (as we ultimately decide these do). We end considering the picture book chaos found in Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are as a counterpoint to real-world displacement. At the table: Kathleen Volk Miller, Jason Schneiderman, Samantha Neugebauer, Lisa Zerkle, Jodi Gahn, Lillie Volpe (sound engineer) With thanks to one of our sponsors, Wilbur Records, who kindly introduced us to the artist is A.M.Mills whose song “Spaghetti with Lorraine” opens our show. Harriet Levin is the author of three poetry books, The Christmas Show (Beacon Press, 1997), Girl in Cap and Gown (Mammoth Books, 2010), and My Oceanography (CavanKerry 2018). Her honors include the Alice Fay di Castagnola Award from the Poetry Society of America, The Barnard New Women Poets Prize, Nimrod's Pablo Neruda/Hardiman Award, The Ellen LaForge Memorial Poetry Prize, and a PEW Fellowship in the Arts discipline award. Her debut novel, How Fast Can you Run, a novel based on the life of Lost Boy of Sudan Michael Majok Kuch, was excerpted in The Kenyon Review and chosen as a 2017 Charter for Compassion Global Read. A 2022-23 Stein Family Foundation Fellow, she holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and teaches writing at Drexel University. Website: harrietlevinmillan.org
La seconda edizione di Ridda Selvaggia, Festival di Letteratura per l'Infanzia, si svolge a giugno 2025 nel Bosco Seleni a Lanusei, con eventi anche nelle scuole e biblioteche dell'Ogliastra Nel cuore verde dell'Ogliastra, tra i sentieri del suggestivo Bosco Seleni, torna Ridda Selvaggia, il festival di letteratura per l'infanzia che fa sognare grandi e piccini. Giunto alla seconda edizione, l'evento è promosso dal Comune di Lanusei e diretto artisticamente da Manuela Fiori, con il sostegno appassionato dell'assessora alla cultura Maria Tegas. Abbiamo intervistato entrambe per scoprire lo spirito profondo di questo progetto, che è molto più di una rassegna di eventi: è un inno alla natura, alla fantasia e alla memoria del territorio. Un festival che unisce comunità, libri e natura «Vogliamo riportare bambini, famiglie e giovani nel cuore della natura attraverso la magia delle storie», racconta Maria Tegas ai nostri microfoni. L'obiettivo del Comune è chiaro: fare cultura, partendo dai più piccoli, valorizzando allo stesso tempo il patrimonio ambientale del territorio. Ridda Selvaggia rappresenta una vera “rinascita culturale” nel bosco, animata da laboratori, letture e percorsi tematici che accendono l'immaginazione e rinsaldano i legami con la propria terra. Il luogo non è scelto a caso: il Bosco Seleni è un teatro naturale perfetto per vivere l'infanzia come spazio aperto, libero e creativo. Un'idea condivisa anche da Manuela Fiori, che spiega: «Ridda Selvaggia si ispira al capolavoro "Nel paese dei mostri selvaggi" di Maurice Sendak. La nostra è una visione di infanzia selvaggia, mutevole, che attraversa confini e paure grazie alle storie». Fiabe, stelle e silenzi: un programma ricchissimo Il programma 2025 si annuncia variegato e travolgente: oltre cento appuntamenti tra letture, danze, atelier, laboratori sensoriali, illustrazione e divulgazione scientifica. Tra le chicche di quest'anno, un percorso notturno a tappe ispirato alla fiaba di Hansel e Gretel, con spettacoli, danzatrici e performance immersive nel buio del bosco. Spazio anche ai più piccoli con laboratori per bimbi da 1 a 3 anni, e momenti speciali come il Silent Reading Party, dove si spegne il cellulare e si accende la lettura, immersi nel silenzio verde. Non mancano collaborazioni d'eccellenza, da Nati per leggere al Museo Radici di Palermo, fino all'Osservatorio Astronomico e al Nurarcheo Park. Un festival che abbraccia lettura, arte, ambiente e persino scienza, senza mai perdere di vista il cuore del progetto: far crescere cittadini consapevoli e creativi. Cultura e identità per il futuro dei più piccoli L'evento è solo uno dei tanti tasselli della visione culturale del Comune di Lanusei, come sottolinea ancora Maria Tegas: «La cultura è una forma di salvezza per i giovani. Vogliamo portarla ovunque, dalle scuole al bosco, con progetti sulla lettura ma anche sulla memoria storica e il canto a tenore, identità profonda del nostro territorio». Ridda Selvaggia è quindi un progetto educativo, sociale e ambientale, che guarda al futuro con radici salde nel presente. Un festival per i bambini, ma anche per la comunità intera, che riconosce nel bosco, nei libri e nelle storie, un patrimonio vivo da tramandare. Le iscrizioni ai laboratori sono aperte dal 5 al 12 giugno sul sito www.tuttestorie.it, mentre dal 13 al 15 giugno al Bosco Seleni.
S5EP7, The Courage to Explore Human Potential with Toper Taylor Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Toper Taylor, where we'll delve into the fascinating intersections of mind-body connection, quantum physics, and the transformative power of intention. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the science behind human potential and practical techniques for personal growth and achievement! Show Benefits: Enhanced Understanding of Mind-Body Connection: Gain insights into the intricate relationship between mind and body, drawing from ancient philosophies, modern science, and real-world examples. Accessible Quantum Physics: Learn about complex scientific concepts made understandable and relevant to daily life, demystifying the world of quantum physics. Practical Techniques: Discover actionable insights and techniques for harnessing the power of intention to achieve personal growth and success in various aspects of life. In-Depth Exploration: Dive deep into the science of human potential, beyond typical self-help advice, uncovering new ways to unlock and maximize personal capabilities. Dr. Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, Emmy award-winning producer, and a Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development. His landmark research on the Human Performance Intention Experiment demonstrated how positive intentions can boost athletic performance. A pioneer in educational entertainment, Dr. Taylor has produced over 15,000 TV episodes, collaborating with renowned authors like Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce. Leading companies like Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (now Spotter) to valuations exceeding $1 billion, he excels in strategy, innovation, and business scaling. An expert in media and consumer products, he also holds three degrees from USC and has received the USC President's Volunteer Award. Recently, Dr. Taylor became an elected city councilman in Indian Wells, California. Find more about Toper Taylor: https://topertaylor.com/ Facebook: / toper.taylor LinkedIn: / topertaylor
Send us a textHave you ever felt trapped in the containers of life—those boundaries and expectations that keep you neatly planted where someone else thinks you should grow? Today's episode digs deep into the fertile soil of what it means to break free and bloom wild.Teresa Marie kicks off with a heartfelt dedication to her son Joshua—her family's "Jubilee" who brought joy back during a tumultuous time—before diving into a powerful exploration of containment versus wildness. Drawing wisdom from her gardening experiences, she shares how a simple epiphany while photographing flowers in containers sparked a profound realization about her own life's limitations.The centerpiece of this transformative episode is the story of Teresa's septic tank lid garden—a literal "lid over the shit" in her life that became an unexpected source of beauty. What started as perfectly arranged rows of annuals evolved into a thrilling wildflower garden that taught her about resilience, surprise, and authentic growth. "Wildflowers have minds of their own," she explains, "They are wild and some come up at the first part of spring, some the middle, and some don't bloom until summer. The beautiful thing is they're resilient, like us."This isn't just a gardening story—it's a vibrant metaphor for reclaiming our authentic selves. Teresa challenges us to examine where we've allowed ourselves to become contained, tamed, and limited by fears disguised as boundaries. She reminds us that inside each person is hope, fear, and adventure, echoing Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book "Where the Wild Things Are."Where are you growing right now? Have you outgrown your container? Perhaps it's time to allow your roots to spread deeper, your flowers to bloom wherever they choose, and your true nature to express itself freely. As Teresa says before closing, "Let the wild rumpus start!" Will you join her?Support the show
Send us a textHave you ever felt trapped in the containers of life—those boundaries and expectations that keep you neatly planted where someone else thinks you should grow? Today's episode digs deep into the fertile soil of what it means to break free and bloom wild.Teresa Marie kicks off with a heartfelt dedication to her son Joshua—her family's "Jubilee" who brought joy back during a tumultuous time—before diving into a powerful exploration of containment versus wildness. Drawing wisdom from her gardening experiences, she shares how a simple epiphany while photographing flowers in containers sparked a profound realization about her own life's limitations.The centerpiece of this transformative episode is the story of Teresa's septic tank lid garden—a literal "lid over the shit" in her life that became an unexpected source of beauty. What started as perfectly arranged rows of annuals evolved into a thrilling wildflower garden that taught her about resilience, surprise, and authentic growth. "Wildflowers have minds of their own," she explains, "They are wild and some come up at the first part of spring, some the middle, and some don't bloom until summer. The beautiful thing is they're resilient, like us."This isn't just a gardening story—it's a vibrant metaphor for reclaiming our authentic selves. Teresa challenges us to examine where we've allowed ourselves to become contained, tamed, and limited by fears disguised as boundaries. She reminds us that inside each person is hope, fear, and adventure, echoing Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book "Where the Wild Things Are."Where are you growing right now? Have you outgrown your container? Perhaps it's time to allow your roots to spread deeper, your flowers to bloom wherever they choose, and your true nature to express itself freely. As Teresa says before closing, "Let the wild rumpus start!" Will you join her?Support the show
Send us a textHave you ever felt trapped in the containers of life—those boundaries and expectations that keep you neatly planted where someone else thinks you should grow? Today's episode digs deep into the fertile soil of what it means to break free and bloom wild.Teresa Marie kicks off with a heartfelt dedication to her son Joshua—her family's "Jubilee" who brought joy back during a tumultuous time—before diving into a powerful exploration of containment versus wildness. Drawing wisdom from her gardening experiences, she shares how a simple epiphany while photographing flowers in containers sparked a profound realization about her own life's limitations.The centerpiece of this transformative episode is the story of Teresa's septic tank lid garden—a literal "lid over the shit" in her life that became an unexpected source of beauty. What started as perfectly arranged rows of annuals evolved into a thrilling wildflower garden that taught her about resilience, surprise, and authentic growth. "Wildflowers have minds of their own," she explains, "They are wild and some come up at the first part of spring, some the middle, and some don't bloom until summer. The beautiful thing is they're resilient, like us."This isn't just a gardening story—it's a vibrant metaphor for reclaiming our authentic selves. Teresa challenges us to examine where we've allowed ourselves to become contained, tamed, and limited by fears disguised as boundaries. She reminds us that inside each person is hope, fear, and adventure, echoing Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book "Where the Wild Things Are."Where are you growing right now? Have you outgrown your container? Perhaps it's time to allow your roots to spread deeper, your flowers to bloom wherever they choose, and your true nature to express itself freely. As Teresa says before closing, "Let the wild rumpus start!" Will you join her?Support the show
“Your intention is your superpower. It's the energy that turns thought into performance, belief into action.” — Dr. Toper Taylor In this groundbreaking episode of the Turmeric & Tequila® podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Toper Taylor—Emmy-winning producer, entrepreneur, intention researcher, and former Hollywood executive—to explore the intersection of human performance, quantum physics, and personal transformation. Dr. Toper shares insights from his pioneering dissertation, “The Human Performance Intention Experiment,” which scientifically demonstrated how positive intention can enhance athletic performance. From producing over 15,000 TV episodes to exploring subtle energy sciences and now serving in politics, Toper's journey is a powerful reminder that authenticity, intention, and interconnectedness are key to both personal and collective success. Tune in to hear: How thoughts can influence real-world outcomes (yes, even swim times!) The measurable power of intention and belief What Hollywood taught him about human connection and authenticity Why we need more empathy, energy awareness, and collaboration How to apply intention in your everyday life Whether you're an athlete, creative, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will expand your mind and inspire your heart. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro + Sponsors 01:15 – Meet Dr. Toper Taylor: Media mogul turned intention scientist 06:35 – Manifestation as a child: “Come to the land of cartoons” 10:15 – Life in the William Morris mailroom and Hollywood grind 15:40 – Comedy's golden era: Early days of Roseanne, Tim Allen, Jim Carrey 20:10 – The X-Factor: Why authenticity and intention matter most 24:50 – Transition from Hollywood to human performance research 30:15 – The science of thought: Quantum field theory and interconnectedness 34:25 – The “Home Field Advantage” explained energetically 38:05 – Franklin the Turtle goes global: The media's role in shaping culture 42:20 – Decline of religion & rise of spiritual science 47:10 – Intention and business: Future applications in medicine and innovation 51:15 – How intention influenced a Division I swim team's record season 58:00 – From skeptic to believer: Dr. Toper's personal experience with intention 1:03:10 – Success redefined + Final thoughts Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman. In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team. There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement. Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce. The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle. He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital. Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development. He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President's Volunteer Award. This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California. https://www.topertaylor.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/topertaylor Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH
Drew Barr has directed productions of new, modern, and classical plays and musicals for theaters across the United States and around the world. He directed the Dutch-language premiere of the National Theatre of London's War Horse, which opened at Amsterdam's Royal Carré Theatre before a year-long tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. For the National Theatre, he also directed the Australian premiere of War Horse, which ran in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. He was the Resident Director for War Horse on Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater. Also on Broadway, Drew served as associate director for Nicholas Hytner's productions of Sweet Smell of Success, starring John Lithgow, Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James and Twelfth Night, starring Helen Hunt, Paul Rudd and Kyra Sedgwick, as well as for Simon McBurney's acclaimed revival of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, starring John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson and Katie Holmes. Drew was associate director and dramaturg for Simon McBurney's production of The Kid Stays in the Picture at the Royal Court Theatre in London.Drew has directed and guest taught for many of the country's leading actor training programs, including the Juilliard School, NYU's Graduate Acting Program, USC's School of Dramatic Arts, SUNY Purchase, the University of Delaware's PTTP, the University of Washington's School of Drama and the Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He is on the acting faculty of AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. As an actor, Drew appeared on Broadway in Wendy Wasserstein's An American Daughter. He was a founding member of East Coast Artists, a performance collective under the leadership of Richard Schechner, with whom Drew devised and performed in Faust/gastronome, The Three Sisters and Amerika. He toured the country as a member of Maurice Sendak's national children's theater, The Night Kitchen, playing the role of Alligator in the Sendak/Carol King musical, Really Rosie. Drew moved to Lexington with his filmmaker husband, Tim Kirkman, in June of 2024Drew is directing ANGELS IN AMERICA, a play written by Tony Kushner debuted in 1991, that will be presented by ACT OUT THEATRE GROUP and open at the Black Box Theatre in the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on 6th June and play the 7th, 13th, 14th and 15th June.A complex and at times metaphorical examination of AIDS and its social impact - this play, that won 3 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer, has been called "a turning point in the history of gay drama."For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html
Sergio Ruzzier"Io ero te e tu eri me"Ruth Krauss, Maurice SendakAdelphiwww.adelphi.itIn tutte le sue sfaccettature, la relazione più misteriosa e sconvolgente di cui fa esperienza un bambino: l'amicizia.Io ero te e tu eri me racconta la più misteriosa e sconvolgente relazione con i propri simili di cui fanno esperienza i bambini, nella realtà e nell'immaginazione: l'amicizia. Selvatica, vezzosa, simbiotica, ridondante, mimetica (con quella grazia un po' goffa del gioco) nei confronti dei cerimoniali previsti dai rapporti tra adulti, rude e romantica, spavalda e patetica, bizzarra e serissima – l'amicizia infantile esplorata in tutte le sue sfaccettature da un libro poetico e festoso.Testi di Ruth KraussIllustrazioni di Maurice SendakTraduzione di Sergio RuzzierRuth Krauss (1901-1993), nata a Baltimora, è una delle autrici per bambini più celebrate di tutti i tempi, vincitrice di due Caldecott Honor. Tra i primi a osservare e usare il linguaggio dei bambini, ha firmato moltissimi picture book con illustratori come Maurice Sendak, il marito Crockett Johnson (proprio da lei incoraggiato a dedicarsi al libro per bambini), Remy Charlip, Marc Simont e molti altri artisti, ed è autrice anche di poesie e opere teatrali in rima per adulti. I suoi libri, anche dopo tanti decenni, continuano a essere ristampati, e sono letti e adorati dai bambini di tutto il mondo. In Italia sono usciti per Topipittori Il seme di carota, illustrato da Crockett Johnson, e per Camelozampa Il giorno felice, illustrato da Marc Simont, e L'uovo felice, illustrato da Crockett Johnson.Maurice Sendak è stato uno scrittore e illustratore statunitense di origini polacche. Si appassionò fin da piccolo alla lettura a causa dei problemi di cuore che lo confinavano spesso a letto; prese la decisione di diventare un illustratore dopo aver visto il film Fantasia, all'età di dodici anni. Iniziò la sua carriera disegnando immagini per le vetrine del negozio di giocattoli F.A.O. Schwarz e creando illustrazioni di libri per l'infanzia. Alla fine degli anni Cinquanta iniziò a scrivere e a disegnare le proprie storie aggiudicandosi, nel 1970, il Premio Hans Christian Andersen e, nel 1982, il National Book Award. È noto soprattutto per l'opera Nel paese dei mostri selvaggi, albo illustrato per ragazzi pubblicato in Italia da Emme Edizioni nel 1968.Sergio RuzzierNato e cresciuto a Milano, a pochi passi dalla Chiesetta delle Lucertole, Sergio Ruzzier si è affermato negli Stati Uniti, a partire dalla fine degli anni Novanta del secolo scorso, come illustratore e narratore, collaborando con numerose testate, tra cui «The New Yorker», «The New York Times» e «Blab!».In seguito si è dedicato sempre più esclusivamente alla creazione di libri a figure, rivolti a lettori bambini ma non solo. Più recentemente si è cimentato con la traduzione di grandi autori americani quali Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak e James Marshall.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.
Send us a textWhere Are You, Bronte? celebrates its book birthday this week -- and this book should come with complementary tissues for the adults reading it! Beloved illustrator Barbara McClintock took on the herculean task of illustrating Tomie de Paola's final manuscript. The result is a beautiful collaboration that pays tribute to his style while exploring the universal themes of love, loss, and memory. In the end, our stories and the connections we build with others outlive us and leave a lasting legacy.With a focus on love, loss, and moving forward, Barbara discusses the challenges of honoring Tomie's distinctive style while infusing her own creativity and vision. We also chat about the journey from childhood sketches and wanting to be a cat to becoming a renowned illustrator. Barbara talks about mentorship from Maurice Sendak and the power of self-education through libraries. Barbara continues to pay her early mentorship forward through the work she does in unlocking the stories of college students.0:54: Where Are You, Bronte? and adapting Tomie's style9:47: Our shared favorite spread13:31: Barbara's Origin Story and Adventures in Learning (Cats, Maurice Sendak, and Lots and Lots of Paper)15:07: Libraries as Art Education19:09: Teaching and Mentoring Young Authors and Illustrators27:16: New Projects In the Works32:01: The Importance of Mentors -- Books and People34:47: Hope -- Bonding With Pets Like BronteLinks: Purchase Where Are You, Bronte?Barbara McClintock's WebsiteFollow Barbara on InstagramSupport the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
Reprise, dans les conditions du direct, du célèbre album de Maurice Sendak « Max et les Maximonstres » (1963, réédité par L’Ecole des Loisirs en 2012) par Clémence (Tle ST2SA), Laura (Tle ST2SB) et Noam (Tle ST2A-B) – Régie : M. Noureux
We are finally back! Thanks to all our listeners for staying patient with us between Seasons 7 and 8! We are rolling, but we must tell you now: we are going biweekly. That's right: from time to time you might see some bonus content on Sundays but regular season stuff will be biweekly. Don't fret! Absence makes the heart grow fonder and we hope you find your fondness for our biweekly quizzing fete.This episode has us back on our favourite game type called "This or That" where Will and Daniel choose one of two categories in the "This" round, and then one of two categories in the "That" round. The leftovers from both rounds are punted to next episode where they form the category choices for the "This" round, and the "That" round is two new category choices!This episodes sets includes Guns (not just the pew pew variety!), "That's an interesting way to say that", Good, and Denmark.**At about 13 minutes, Daniel mentions the Rootabaga stories (though he calls them "tales"). They weren't written by Maurice Sendak. They were written by Carl Sandburg, better known for his Pulitzer-winning Chicago Poems and biography of Abraham Lincoln
The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America (NYU Press, 2025) centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination. Peter C. Kunze is an assistant professor of communication at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America (NYU Press, 2025) centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination. Peter C. Kunze is an assistant professor of communication at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America (NYU Press, 2025) centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination. Peter C. Kunze is an assistant professor of communication at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America (NYU Press, 2025) centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination. Peter C. Kunze is an assistant professor of communication at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America (NYU Press, 2025) centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination. Peter C. Kunze is an assistant professor of communication at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
The 60s produced a Baby Boom generation that catalyzed the dawn of a new era—the space age, the age of television, the global age, and the beginnings of civil rights. At the same time, a new paradigm for parenting was unfolding that put emphasis on permissiveness, defined by what it permitted – the free and unfettered impulses of children. Others worried that the wildness of children, personified by the characters in Maurice Sendak's 1963 classic children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, was destructive, disruptive and disrespectful. Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America (NYU Press, 2025) centers on the exploding, contentious national conversation about the nature of childhood and parenting in the postwar US emblematized by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Renowned scholar Henry Jenkins demonstrates that the language that shaped a growing field of advice literature for parents also informed the period's fictions—in film, television, comics, children's books, and elsewhere—produced for and consumed by children. In particular, Jenkins demonstrates, the era's emblematic child was the boy in the striped shirt: white, male, suburban, middle class, Christian, and above all, American. Weaving together intellectual histories and popular texts, Jenkins shows how boy protagonists became embodiments of permissive child rearing, as well as the social ideals and contradictions that permissiveness entailed. From Peanuts comic strips and TV specials to The Cat in the Hat, Dennis the Menace, and Jonny Quest, the book reveals how childhood and the stories about it became central to Cold War concerns with democracy, citizenship, globalization, the space race, science, race relations, gender, and sexuality. Written by a former boy in a striped shirt, Where the Wild Things Were explores iconic works, from Mary Poppins to Lost in Space, contextualizing them through a critical but respectful engagement with the core animating ideas of the permissive imagination. Peter C. Kunze is an assistant professor of communication at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
Grace and Alvina talk about different organizations and their mission statements, and start brainstorming a possible mission statement for this podcast! They start by talking about their values. For the Fortune Cookie segment they talk about the announcement of a surprise new book by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak. Then, Grace asks Alvina to tell her about the book MIRROR GIRLS by Kelly McWilliams. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/
Your best friends Shelley and Daniel are back! We chat about the weather (always interesting), a very moist banana bread recipe, new food adventures, and visit the art museum! Join us on this week's journey! A Hole is to Dig, by Ruth Krauss Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Er wordt met reikende zwanenhalzen uitgekeken naar het nieuwe boek van Annet Schaap. Geen vervolg op haar veel bekroonde 'Lampje', maar een wervelend avontuur dat zich wel in dezelfde wereld afspeelt. In deze Grote Vriendelijke Update praat Annet Schaap voor het eerst over 'Krekel', dat op 8 maart verschijnt en is gebaseerd op het Andersen-sprookje 'De wilde zwanen'. Ze vertelt aan kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest.nl) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) hoe ze met dit verhaal begon in de moderne wereld, maar steeds bleef terug verlangen naar de wereld van haar debuut. En laat verlangen nu ook het belangrijkste thema in het wederom prachtige boek zijn. Verder staan we in deze Update stil bij het overlijden van kinderboekenmakers Marianne Busser en Anneke Scholtens en jeugdliteratuurdeskundige Toin Duijx, probeert Jaap een gebeurtenis rond zijn favoriete voetbalclub sc Heerenveen te verheffen tot kinderboekennieuws, gaat Katinka Polderman op zoek naar rechtse kinderboeken en tippen niet alleen wij, maar ook Annet Schaap een boek. Verwijzingen in deze aflevering Nieuwsbrief Aanmelden voor onze Nieuwsbrief kan hier. Hotel De Korenwolf Hier lees je het artikel uit De Limburger over Hotel De Korenwolf. Marcus Rashford De serie kinderboeken van de Britse voetballer Rashford, getiteld 'De ontbijtclubdetectives' (Veltman 9+, tekeningen: Marta Kissi, vertaling: Sandra C. Hessels) verschijnen bij Veltman uitgevers. Paboboek 2025 Meer informatie over de nieuwe verkiezing van het Paboboek van het jaar vind je op deze website. Toin Duijx IBBY Nederland schreef een mooi In Memoriam over kinderboekdeskundige Toin Duijx. In de Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren vind je veel artikelen van zijn hand. Stephen King & Maurice Sendak Op deze website kun je vast twee illustraties van Maurice Sendak zien uit de sprookjesbewerking van Hans en Grietje, die Stephen King heeft geschreven. Boekentips 'Krekel' Annet Schaap Querido 10+ 'Futuria' Suzanne Wouda Ploegsma 10+ 'Peer' Mohana van den Kroonenberg Tekeningen: Karst-Janneke Rogaar Querido 6+ 'Magnolia Wu, sokkendetective' Chanel Miller Vertaling: Nhung Dam Volt 8+
Episode 598: Listen as I chat with Andy Sinclair, communications manager from the Denver Art Museum, about their Maurice Sendak, Wild Things exhibition, which covers his 65 year career of illustration and popular books. The show is so popular, it has been extended to Feb. 23, 2025. The post Listen as I chat with Andy Sinclair & Stefania Van Dyke, of the Denver Art Museum about the Wild Things exhibition appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke.
“Now what scientists are beginning to think, is that consciousness out there in an ever-present quantum field that we interact with every day. We either pull information down for us to live and grow by, or we provide information up into the quantum cloud.” Toper Taylor Top Five Tips For Living In the Quantum Field1. Everything and everyone is made of energy and particles 2. We are all interconnected with each other 3. Every thought we have is a burst of energy that has an impact 4. Train your mind to think positively and receive positive energy 5. Energy sent as a positive intention from one person to another can be profoundly impactful TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:46 Interconnected nature of energy, particles and consciousness dating back to the Big Bang07:37 The Impact of directed positive intentions13:01 The power and influence of positive versus negative mental states and energies24:39 Intentional focus to drive innovation and discovery Where to find Toper?Website www.mediadisrupted.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/topertaylor Toper Taylor Bio Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman. In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team. There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement.Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids' educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce. The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle. He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital.Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development. He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President's Volunteer Award.This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California
Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Toper Taylor. Dr. Toper Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, strategist, curiositist, Emmy award-winning producer, Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development, expert of intention and subtle energetic sciences, and a recently elected city councilman. In his landmark dissertation, the Human Performance Intention Experiment, Dr. Taylor showed that sending positive intentions using a quantum field framework improved athletic performance for an NCAA Division I swim team. There may be other exciting applications of intention, such as business innovation and health improvement. Dr. Taylor is an expert in media, entertainment, and consumer products. He is a pioneer of family and kids educational entertainment, having produced over 15,000 episodes of television and won awards for his work with authors Marc Brown, Maurice Sendak, Tim Burton, and William Joyce. The three companies Taylor ran, Nelvana Ltd., Cookie Jar Entertainment, and Network of One (renamed Spotter), have all exceeded $1 billion in valuation at one point in their life cycle. He is an expert in strategy, operational execution, innovation, scaling businesses, and raising capital. Dr. Taylor has three degrees from the University of Southern California: BA in Communications, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development. He serves on the board of councilors for the USC Roski School of Fine Arts & Design, the USC Cinematic Arts alumni association, and is the recipient of the USC President's Volunteer Award. This November 5, Taylor became an elected member of the city council of Indian Wells, California. Connect with Toper: Website: www.intentionsnetwork.com Website: www.topertaylor.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Performance-Intention-Experiment-Framework/dp/B0DDJSQ9V8 Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.comPodcast: www.happinesssolved.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlataTwitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlataInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata
You can support this show on Patreon! On this episode, I'm joined by Meguey Baker. She's the designer of PsiRun and 1001 Nights, published under her label, Night Sky Games. She's also the co-designer of Apocalypse World, which started the fundamental Powered by the Apocalypse design movement. She wrote the influential Fair Games blog with Emily Care Boss for many years. She's a textile conservation specialist who works with museums, a quilter, a trained sex ed teacher, and a breast cancer survivor. Meguey and Vincent Baker's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lumpley Blog: https://lumpley.games Itch store: https://lumpley.itch.io/ Show Notes: Children's Books Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran and Barbara Cooney (read aloud) Dragon Scales and Willow Leaves by Terry L Givens (read aloud) A Hole Is To Dig by Ruth Krauss and Maurice Sendak (read aloud) Once Upon A Pirate Ship by Mircea Vasiliu Games The Old, The Cold and the Bold by Whitney Delaglio / Little Wish Productions If you liked this podcast, check out the weekly Indie RPG Newsletter
Episode 456 Brian Boucher is an art writer, journalist and critic living in New York, with bylines at publications including the New York Times, New York Magazine, Artnet News, ARTnews, and many others. He previously served as a staff writer and editor at Art in America and a staff writer at Artnet News. He writes about crazy artists' projects (such as when Darren Bader offered his practice for sale), reports on the art market, covers developments in the art education field, and often reports on places where the art world and the wider world intersect, such as the potential cultural impact of the second Trump presidency and how Syrian artists and other cultural figures are looking ahead to a post-Assad era. Here, he looks back on some of the shows, events and artworks that moved him in 2024, some of which he wrote about, including Bruce Nauman's current show at Sperone Westwater, Marlon Mullen's current show at MoMA, Guillaume Guillon Lethiere's recent show at the Clark Art Institute, now at the Louvre, Christopher Wool's recent self-organized show at a disused Lower Manhattan office space, the collective MSCHF's piece “Met's Sink of Theseus" in their recent Perrotin show, and some he didn't write about, like the Maurice Sendak exhibition now at the Denver Art Museum and the Siena exhibition now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He also talked about some of the live music that turned his crank in 2024, including Soul Coughing, Tigue, and the Jesus Lizard, and looks ahead to the farewell tour of the legendary British punk band Gang of Four.
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, Paul O. Zelinsky, about what his former Yale professor, Maurice Sendak, thought about social media; why he's aways wondering at point he can get away with not being good enough; where illustrators can find validation (hint: it's not in an award); and more.
In this episode we are joined by Paul O. Zelinsky!Paul O. Zelinsky grew up in Wilmette, Illinois, the son of a mathematics professor father and a medical illustrator mother. He drew compulsively from an early age, but did not know until college that this would be his career. As a Sophomore in Yale College he enrolled in a course on the history and practice of the picture book, co-taught by an English professor and Maurice Sendak. This experience inspired Paul to point himself in the direction of children's books. His first book appeared in 1978, since which time he has become recognized as one of the most inventive and critically successful artists in the field.He now lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York. They have two grown daughters.Among many other awards and prizes, he received the 1998 Caldecott Medal for his illustrated retelling of Rapunzel, as well as Caldecott Honors for three of his books: Hansel and Gretel (1985), Rumpelstiltskin (1987), and Swamp Angel (1995). In 2018, Paul was given the Carle Honor Award for Illustration.Check out his books here: https://www.paulozelinsky.com/Support the show
Send us your fan mail :)In this episode I dive deep into the magical world of "Where the Wild Things Are." Join me as I explore the enchanting story, discuss the themes of childhood imagination and adventure, and analyze the stunning illustrations that have captivated readers for generations. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to this classic tale, this episode is sure to spark your imagination and bring out your inner wild thing! Tune in for a detailed review and engaging discussion that celebrates the timeless magic of Maurice Sendak's beloved book.Roger Ebert Review 24framesofnick ReviewFrankEMermaid ReviewArcane: Arcane: Season 1 (Review)Arcane: Season 2 , Act 1 (Review)Arcane: Season 2 , Act 2 (Review)Arcane: Season 2, Act 3 (Review)Monthly Recap Series: Everything I watched in JanuaryEverything I watched in February Everything I watched in MarchEverything I watched in April Everything I watched in MayEverything I watched in JuneEverything I watched in July OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAMTWITTERLETTERBOXDCONTACT US: courtofcinema@gmail.comSPEAKPIPE...
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Jules Feiffer, about the early years of his life and career; how Maurice Sendak and William Steig changed his approach to illustration; why failure is not to be feared; and more.
The Drunk Guys have a wild beer-infused rumpus this week when they read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. And some people call them Maurice, including: The Piff by Sixpoint, Stooper by Sixpoint, and Return of the Bretti by Wild East Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday
It's Tuesday and we're looking at the stories Denverites are talking about this week. First, city officials have rolled back plans for a protected bike lane on W. 29th Ave — again. Not only are cycling advocates upset, but a leaked email from the City and the parking plight of one homeowner are making the debate even more complicated. Then, as housing continues to be a top concern, the mayor and city council are tussling over Denver's 2025 budget and what should — and shouldn't — be included. Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi dig into the thorniest debates, plus your questions on the fate of key structures at Elitch Gardens pending the area's redevelopment and where to find deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving. Bree also talked about the new Maurice Sendak show at the Denver Art Museum. If you want to weigh in on what's in Denver's budget for 2025, City Council is hosting a public hearing on Oct. 28. You can sign up to speak here. Have thoughts on the W. 29th Avenue bike lane debate or Denver bike lanes in general? Give us a call or send us a text on the Big Bad Bike Lane Hotline: 720-500-5418. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up during our fall membership campaign! But it's not too late to support the hard work we do every day. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. So if you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Denver today. Every member makes a difference! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Public Library - RSVP to the grand Reopening here Denver Art Museum PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $35 off your first delivery Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello, queerlings! Welcome back to History is Gay! First off, I just want to say I'm so sorry for the unexpected hiatus and disappearance! Significant life events in early 2024 threw wrench after wrench into my plans and my ability to focus on the show, and I made the difficult decision in early June to announce an official hiatus to the patreon supporters with plans to return in the fall, but never sent anything out to the wider listenership, so I imagine you all felt left hanging, and I apologize for the radio silence! If you want to read more to get a better sense of the reasons for the hiatus, that Patreon post from June is public and accessible by everyone, which you can read here. All that being said, we are back! I'm so happy to share with you that we'll be returning to your podfeeds tomorrow, October 1, with an episode which has been a very long time coming, where guest-host Aubree Calvin and I start a deep dive into all your favorite classic children's book authors who, turns out, are queer! We had so many folks we wanted to get into that it's expanded into a 2-3 part episode, so we've got more coming your way soon to close out 2024, including Maurice Sendak, James Marshall, Louise Fitzhugh, and more! I also wanted to announce that going into 2025, we'll be bringing some changes to the format and structure of the show, in an aim to make it more sustainable for us to produce and freshen things up a bit! We haven't figured out exactly what it will look like yet, but it will likely involve switching to a seasonal format with a set number of episodes followed by a break, and having our usual research deep-dive format be only one type of episode, alternating with things like learning from other queer historians and interviewing queer historymakers. More detail and information is on another publicly available Patreon post, linked here. I hope you'll follow along with this new phase of History is Gay, and support us in exploring new ways to keep the show going, and let us know what you think! But for now, we'll see you tomorrow with episode 47!
Book Vs. Movie: Where the Wild Things AreThe 1963 Classic Children's Book Vs. the 2009 AdaptationMaurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are has captured readers' hearts for decades, telling a timeless story of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth. When director Spike Jonze adapted it into a full-length film in 2009, audiences were treated to a visually stunning and emotionally complex retelling of the classic. Despite its beloved status, the book is often banned, prompting questions about the reasons behind these challenges.In this episode, the Margos explore the critical differences between the book and the film, examining how each medium handles its themes, characters, and tone.Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The work of Maurice SendakWhy is this work still controversial?The differences between the 1963 children's book and the 2009 adaptation. The 1957 Movie Cast: Max Records (Max,) Catherine Keener (Connie,) Mark Ruffalo (Adrian,) Steve Mouzakis (Max's teacher,) James Gandolfini (Carol,) Lauren Ambrose (KW,) Chris Cooper (Douglas,) Catherine O'Hara (Judith,) Paul Dano (Alexander,) Michael Berry Jr. (Bernard the Bull), and director Spike Jonez as Bob & Terry the owls. Clips used:“The sun is going to die.”Where the Wild Things Are (audiobook)Where the Wild Things Are (Original trailer)“Max runs away from home.”“Max tackles KW”“That was my favorite arm!”Where the Wild Things Are (Luke Combs) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: Where the Wild Things AreThe 1963 Classic Children's Book Vs. the 2009 AdaptationMaurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are has captured readers' hearts for decades, telling a timeless story of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth. When director Spike Jonze adapted it into a full-length film in 2009, audiences were treated to a visually stunning and emotionally complex retelling of the classic. Despite its beloved status, the book is often banned, prompting questions about the reasons behind these challenges.In this episode, the Margos explore the critical differences between the book and the film, examining how each medium handles its themes, characters, and tone.Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The work of Maurice SendakWhy is this work still controversial?The differences between the 1963 children's book and the 2009 adaptation. The 1957 Movie Cast: Max Records (Max,) Catherine Keener (Connie,) Mark Ruffalo (Adrian,) Steve Mouzakis (Max's teacher,) James Gandolfini (Carol,) Lauren Ambrose (KW,) Chris Cooper (Douglas,) Catherine O'Hara (Judith,) Paul Dano (Alexander,) Michael Berry Jr. (Bernard the Bull), and director Spike Jonez as Bob & Terry the owls. Clips used:“The sun is going to die.”Where the Wild Things Are (audiobook)Where the Wild Things Are (Original trailer)“Max runs away from home.”“Max tackles KW”“That was my favorite arm!”Where the Wild Things Are (Luke Combs) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Scotty talks to award-winning author Rena Mason about her upbringing in both northern California and upstate New York, her early introduction to horror through "Godzilla" and Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are," how a bad experience with an English professor, family obligations, and her career as an OR nurse steered her away from a literary career, but how a frustrating encounter with a disappointing "domestic drama" novel (which she thought would have been greatly improved by a third-act appearance by a famous movie slasher) convinced her to give writing a try. She discusses her influences from Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, and Clive Barker, and how her "blender" approach to genre lead to her strange, disturbing--and deeply satisfying--novel "The Evolutionist" (2013, Nightscape Press, winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel). Rena and Scotty also talk about her Jack the Ripper-themed novella "East End Girls" (2013, Cemetary Dance Publications), how she developed her ear for dialogue, the joys (and dangers) of research rabbit-holes, balancing the demands for creating shorter content against the desire to keep writing longer work, and more. And Rena extols the virtues of the 1973 British occult biker movie "Psychomania"...which unfortunately Scotty didn't get to watch beforehand because of a weather-related mishap with his Internet (c'est la vie). You can find Rena online at https://www.renamason.ink You can find "The Evolutionist" at https://www.encyclopocalypse.com/product/the-evolutionist-rena-mason/125?cs=true&cst=custom You can find "East End Girls" at https://www.amazon.com/East-End-Girls-Rena-Mason/dp/B088JXC25B/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. Author Paul Tremblay will appear live on August 29 at 7 p.m., EST: https://www.facebook.com/events/797113355174358 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Never feed honey to babies! Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show tests your knowledge with facts you may have never known before! Host Jeff Revilla welcomes three guests to play three rounds of high stakes trivia. If you like this show and would like to play along during the audience participation game, head on over to https://poduty.com and get tickets for our LIVE TRIVIA SHOWS! Our Categories Tonight are: ROUND 1: Presidential Wrestlers! ROUND 2: Players Choice Connections + Name 5 ROUND 3: Buzzers from Parts Unknown! Our Players Tonight are: Paul PapeCustom Collectables Artist paulpapedesigns.com https://paulpape.it/ GeleenSolo Travel Confidence Coach https://www.travelnottoescape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/geleenonthego/ Stephanie HickeySex, Love & Relationship Coach https://www.wonderlovecoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wonderlovecoach How AI Watched this Episode:If you'd like to create AI driven summaries from your audio content, check out Castmagic.io Dive into an exhilarating episode of "Stuff I Never Knew - Trivia Game Show," where host Jeff Revilla guides guests Paul, Geleen, and Stephanie through a series of tantalizing trivia challenges. This multi-round contest features quirky questions, brain teasers, and playful banter, ensuring an engaging experience for all trivia enthusiasts. With memorable moments, unexpected twists, and nail-biting tie-breakers, this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Round 1 Summary In the first round, titled "Which Food, Which WHAAAT," our three contestants took center stage. Paul, Geleen, and Stephanie aced their questions effortlessly, leading to an exciting three-way tie. Jeff posed food-related questions like the most popular salad dressing in the U.S. and the alcohol content comparison between table wine and dessert wine. Each guest provided quick, sharp, and correct answers, setting a high standard and intensifying the competition right from the get-go. Round 2 Summary Round two kicked off with Paul in the "hot seat." We got to know more about his fascinating work with custom collectibles and the 20-foot "nerd wall" in his studio. Jeff then quizzed Paul in the "Earth Connections" segment, where he answered questions related to Beyonce's daughter, a treat with chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows, and more. Despite the challenging tie-breaker question, Paul impressively connected the dots to "Mountains" and scored solidly in the "Name Five" segment. Round 3 Summary In the third round, it was Geleen's turn to shine. As a digital nomad based in the Philippines, Geleen dazzled the audience with her mission of empowering solo female travelers. During the "Earth Connections" segment, she skillfully answered questions related to the French word for good and Maurice Sendak's famous children's book. Her responses were quick, correct, and kept her firmly in the running, demonstrating both wit and knowledge. Final Summary This episode of "Stuff I Never Knew - Trivia Game Show" was a thrilling ride, showcasing the sharp intellect and vibrant personalities of Paul, Geleen, and Stephanie. With every round bringing new challenges and delightful moments, the contestants exhibited tremendous skill and sportsmanship. To catch all the fun and excitement from this episode and many more, head over to stuffineverknew.com or tune in on your favorite podcast player. Join the community, test your own knowledge, and maybe even become a contestant in future episodes!
Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat... Don't forget to check out our Summer Book Collection at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com
This hour, we're celebrating some of the most memorable moments with Katie Pellico as she begins another chapter of her career. She'll soon start a new position managing development and communication at Common Ground High School, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center in New Haven, but we won't soon forget coverage she helped to lead on... Connecticut's slate of new social studies initiatives and standards: 'Think like a historian': State approves new social studies standards November 13, 2023 'Teaching with truth and complexity': Checking in on the state's Black and Latino Studies elective August 17, 2023 Meet the teaching cohort modeling culturally-responsive AAPI education in Connecticut May 19, 2023 Connecticut tribes co-create state social studies curriculum, centering 'our culture and our ways' January 26, 2023 How scholars are rethinking how history is taught: Rewriting the Thanksgiving story, while centering Indigenous voices November 30, 2023 Examining the history and legacy of 'sundown towns' in Connecticut November 27, 2023 Uncovering the history of eugenics at Yale University, and its 'afterlives' October 2, 2023 How museums in the state are doing the same: Taking a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut May 6, 2024 Artist Pablo Delano's 'Museum of the Old Colony' lands at Venice Biennale April 29, 2024 Exploring the 'new' Yale Peabody Museum April 1, 2024 Mohamad Hafez installs 'Eternal Cities' at the new Yale Peabody Museum December 4, 2023 Healing and humanizing through artifact: Visiting the Museum of Jewish Civilization November 16, 2023 Healing and humanizing through art: Visiting Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge November 9, 2023 Grassroots legislative efforts, including those led by disability groups: A look at efforts to improve accessible parking regulation in Connecticut May 9, 2024 Connecticut disability advocates push for legislation to improve medical access February 15, 2024 Wheelchair repairs can take months: What local advocates are doing to change that July 17, 2023 Amazon responds to proposed bill aimed at warehouse 'quotas' May 15, 2023 Connecticut may continue 'incremental' expansion of HUSKY Health coverage May 4, 2023 Lawmakers call for nurse protections amid 'patient care crisis' January 24, 2023 Environmental coverage: How new federal limits on 'forever chemicals' will affect Connecticut April 22, 2024 An update on efforts to address flooding in Hartford's North End, plus a look at how farms are faring January 22, 2024 Connecticut coral could play a key role in climate resilience July 31, 2023 Seeding the next generation of farmers in Connecticut July 13, 2023 A look at environmental justice efforts in Connecticut: 'It's everybody's problem' February 28, 2023 And... Efforts to clean litter are lifesaving for wildlife July 8, 2024 'We need a moonshot for long COVID': What we know (and don't know) about the illness April 18, 2024 There's no singularity when it comes to honoring Lunar New Year, including in Connecticut April 11, 2024 Bigfoot gets all the glory, but Connecticut has its own cast of cryptids March 29, 2024 Author Rebecca F. Kuang on 'Babel,' revolution and students as visionaries March 26, 2024 'Kinks in the movement': Staging a curly hair revolution in New Haven March 25, 2024 Book ban requests still 'soaring' in Connecticut. Plus, vigil held at Capitol for Nex Benedict March 4, 2024 The 'wild rumpus' continues: Maurice Sendak's legacy lives on at Ridgefield Foundation February 12, 2024 Connecticut is the land of steady habits, but no steady identity January 25, 2024 'Before there was Salem, there was Connecticut': State formally pardons accused witches October 19, 2023 Cups, discs, wands and swords: Tarot and 'divination' in Connecticut August 11, 2023 Efforts to protect transgender care in Connecticut June 29, 2023 The delicate art of obituary-writing May 22, 2023 Students lead push to observe Muslim holidays in school calendars April 20, 2023 'A Scientist's Warning': Dr. Peter Hotez on the dangers of 'anti-science' April 10, 2023 In 'Reciprocity Project,' Indigenous voices reframe our relationship to the Earth February 10, 2023 'RuPaul's Drag Race' spotlights Connecticut's 'thriving' drag scene January 27, 2023 A parent and child's perspectives on the need for trans and nonbinary allyship December 29, 2022 Honoring Native American veterans November 10, 2022 Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's poem (from an art scholar and master of ekphrastic poetry) features another classic Hopper painting and a contemplative trip to the movies. Happy reading!Joseph Stanton's books of poems include A Field Guide to the Wildlife of Suburban O‘ahu, Cardinal Points, Imaginary Museum: Poems on Art, and What the Kite Thinks, Moving Pictures, and Lifelines: Poems for Homer and Hopper. He has published more than 300 poems in such journals as Poetry, Harvard Review, Poetry East, The Cortland Review, Ekphrasis, Bamboo Ridge, Elysian Fields Quarterly, Endicott Studio's Journal of the Mythic Arts, and New York Quarterly. In 2007, Ted Kooser selected one of Stanton's poems for his “American Life in Poetry” column.Stanton has edited A Hawai‘i Anthology, which won a Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award for excellence in literature. Two of his other books have won honorable mention Ka Palapala Po‘okela Awards. In 1997 he received the Cades Award for his contributions to the literature of Hawai‘i.As an art historian, Stanton has published essays on Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, Maurice Sendak, Chris Van Allsburg, and many other artists. His most recent nonfiction books are The Important Books: Children's Picture Books as Art and Literature and Stan Musial: A Biography. He teaches art history and American studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.-bio via Poetry Foundation Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Maurice Sendak, author of “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Alligators All Around,” is the focus of the Skirball Center’s new exhibit, which includes original art and first editions of his books. The Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump has immunity for some of his official acts. How will this affect his federal trial regarding the January 6 insurrection? The Supreme Court recently ruled that cities have the right to break up encampments of unhoused people under anti-camping ordinances. What does the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling mean for LA? Press Play rebroadcasts our ur last in-person interview at the beginning of the COVID pandemic — it was with musician/humorist Kinky Friedman. He died last week at age 79.
Maurice Sendak is often celebrated for his contributions to children's book art. You're likely familiar with Where The Wild Things Are, or even Higglety Pigglety Pop. But in the late artist's own words, "I do not believe that I have ever written a children's book. I do not know how to write a children's book. How do you set out to write a children's book?" This hour, we're exploring the Maurice Sendak Foundation in Ridgefield, where Sendak lived for forty years. There, the many layers of his artistic legacy live on, with the help of the experts and friends who knew and loved him best. We hear from them. Twelve years after the artist's passing, the Foundation and HarperCollins are releasing Ten Little Rabbits. GUESTS: Lynn Caponera: President and Treasurer, Maurice Sendak Foundation Dr. Jonathan Weinberg: Curator, Maurice Sendak Foundation Cat Pastor contributed to this episode which originally aired February 12, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Antonia Markiet, retired Editorial Director for HarperCollins Children's Books, about her early days as an editor at Harper & Row; what illustrators should do if they want to be great; why Maurice Sendak's newest book, Ten Little Rabbits, was published more than a decade after his passing; and more.
Maurice Sendak, award-winning writer and illustrator of children's books, is a ubiquitous staple of so many people's imaginations and memories. He illustrated over 150 books, including one of the most beloved children's books of all-time: "Where the Wild Things Are." Join our hosts as they discuss the importance of Sendak's work, and unravel the darker, wilder side of his life and oeuvre.
One of the most beloved children's books of all time is "Where the Wild Things Are" written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Its a masterpiece and nothing could improve on this but trying to copy his stlye lead to this podcast. I hope yall like it. Maurice Sendak The Book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support
SERIES 2 EPISODE 116: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: TRUMP DC ELECTION SUBVERSION TRIAL POSTPONED. Still officially scheduled for a month from Sunday, it has in fact "fallen off" the Washington Federal Court Calendar and no new date has been set. Even as the District of Columbia and the federal government think of ways to protect the Prettyman Courthouse with metal fencing and street closures (just like right after Trump's January 6 coup), The Washington Post speculates the trial will allow for Trump's trial in New York on the Stormy Daniels Payoff Business Fraud to start next month instead. Either way, Trump's stall has worked. The DC District Appeals Court has yet to rule on his "Presidential Immunity" bullshit and fingers are pointed at the member of the three-judge panel who was appointed by George W. Bush. ALSO: MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE is the worst person ever to serve in the United States House of Representatives. Her inability to pronounce "indictable" correctly is everything that's wrong with this country today, particularly our refusal to help the chronically stupid to heal themselves. More maddening, Greene has previously claimed a) that dyslexia runs in her family AND b) that her political opponents are "retards." B-Block (22:48) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Steve Garvey assailed by three kids in an L.A. Times profile (the other 197 love him though). Moms For Liberty actually manages to outdo itself in what we used to call Bluenosing. And the pollster who has defined which group of voters can put Trump over the top: African-American Men With Three Arms. C-Block (34:32) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: His most famous, most imagination-stimulating work: "The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we analyze Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" and explore themes of discipline, power, and the importance of rules. We discuss Max's sociopathic behavior, the role of media manipulation, and the fear of social rejection. We also examine the significance of prioritizing love over material possessions and the evaluation of claims. With thought-provoking analyses and personal stories, this episode provides valuable insights to consider.Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 19, 2023 is: quintessence kwin-TESS-unss noun Quintessence is a formal word that can refer to the most typical or perfect example of something, or the most important part of something. // Roasting marshmallows over an open fire and making s'mores is the quintessence of camping in the great outdoors. // The quintessence of music is the melody. See the entry > Examples: "The stories read like the quintessence of the human imagination in its densest, strangest form, as if his language were a thick, sweet concentrate of the creativity that other writers dilute to a sippable weakness. The comparison with Kafka misses much of [Bruno] Schulz's surreal humour and vivacity; the writer of whom he reminds me most is Maurice Sendak, with his bewitching childhood worlds filled with galumphing, unpredictable adults." — Joe Moshenska, The Guardian (London), 14 May 2023 Did you know? Long ago, when people believed that everything was made up of four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—they thought the stars and planets were made up of yet another element. In the Middle Ages, people called this element by its Medieval Latin name, quinta essentia, literally, "fifth essence." They believed the quinta essentia was essential to all kinds of matter, and if they could somehow isolate it, it would cure all disease. People have since given up on that idea, but English users have kept quintessence, the offspring of quinta essentia, as a word for the purest essence of a thing. Some modern physicists have given quintessence a new twist—they use it to refer to a form of the dark energy believed to make up almost 70 percent of the energy in the observable universe.