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E28 Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

We’re doing a deep dive into the Shondaland Netflix show, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story! This episode, we talk about the steamy, but bittersweet romance of George and Charlotte, the evolution of the inimitable Lady Danbury, and how this new Bridgerton tale makes space for the complex desires …

Philip Nel, "Was the Cat in the Hat Black?: The Hidden Racism of Children's Literature, and the Need for Diverse Books" (Oxford UP, 2017)

Racism is resilient, duplicitous, and endlessly adaptable, so it is no surprise that America is again in a period of civil rights activism. A significant reason racism endures is because it is structural: it's embedded in culture and in institutions. One of the places that racism hides-and thus per…

Thursday, January 2, 2025

What can adults learn from children's literature? Kansas State University professor Philip Nel talks with Beth Golay about his book, which takes a deep dive into "Harold and the Purple Crayon." Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Philip Nel on 'How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic'

Beth Golay recently spoke with Philip Nel about the structure of his new book "How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic," as well as some of the historical context surrounding the book’s publication.

Philip Nel, "Was the Cat in the Hat Black?: The Hidden Racism of Children's Literature, and the Need for Diverse Books" (Oxford UP, 2017)

Racism is resilient, duplicitous, and endlessly adaptable, so it is no surprise that America is again in a period of civil rights activism. A significant reason racism endures is because it is structural: it's embedded in culture and in institutions. One of the places that racism hides-and thus per…

Kristin Brighton, USD 383; Philip Nel, Indivisible MHK

In the first half of today's show, Mike speaks with Kristin Brighton--president of the USD 383 school board. The Manhattan-Ogden board of education is currently engaged in facilitating conversations about phone usage for students. Brighton talks about the effects of heavy screen time on young minds…

EP. 327 Best to the Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen

Margery  Watch: The Last of Us HBO Read: Keywords for Children’s Literature Philip Nel, Lissa Paul and Nina Christensen The Mysteries of Harris Burdick  Chris Van Allburg Listen: Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977–2002), Happy-Go-Lucky David Sedaris Audible  Elizabeth:  Watch: Your Place of Mine Netfl…

Crockett Johnson and Barnaby talk with Eric Reynolds and Philip Nel

Fantagraphics Associate Publisher Eric Reynolds and Crockett Johnson biographer, Philip Nel were on the the show to discuss the new series of Barnaby reprints published by Fantagraphics. Also be sure to check out Philip’s biography of Crockett and his wife, Ruth Krauss.

248. Why The Lorax Matters More Now Than Ever with Philip Nel

Today, Matt speaks with Philip Nel, University Distinguished Professor of English at Kansas State University and one of the world's leading Dr. Seuss scholars, about The Lorax and its place in the environmental movement. They trace the book's origins, from the coastal construction in La Jolla that …

In conversation with Nedbank - Financial markets

Thabo Shole Mashao speaks to Philip Nel, Head of Corporate Sales at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking who explains what financial markets are, and shares on how we can understand them better. They also discuss the impact that they have on our daily lives. The Clement Manyathela Show is broa…