Listen "277. Soul School with Amber O'Neal Johnston"
Episode Synopsis
How much do you love a great book list? The kind that introduces you to stories you never knew you needed? That’s exactly what Amber O’Neal Johnston has created in her latest book, Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture.In today’s episode, we explore the profound impact literature has on shaping identity and why it’s essential for all children—not just Black children—to engage with stories from diverse perspectives. Amber shares how Soul School isn’t just a book list, but a guide to curating a home library that reflects the richness of Black American history, culture, and imagination.We discuss the power of Afrofuturism, the accessibility of poetry, and how parents can thoughtfully introduce new voices into their children’s literary world. If you’re looking for ways to expand your family’s reading life in a meaningful way, this conversation is a must-listen.Order Soul School today and start weaving cultural education into your family’s everyday learning.Resources:Learn more about Amber’s book at soulschoolbook.comOur previous interviews with Amber Johnston:Building a Family Heritage through Homeschool with Amber O'Neal Johnston - Part One - A Brave Writer's Life in BriefBuilding a Family Heritage through Homeschool with Amber O'Neal Johnston - Part Two - A Brave Writer's Life in BriefBuilding a Family Heritage through Homeschool with Amber O’Neal Johnston - Part Three - A Brave Writer's Life in BriefCheck out Julie’s new author website: juliebogartwriter.com!Subscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters: Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off TopicPreorder Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing: How to Turn Struggling Students into Brave WritersFind Amber O’Neal Johnston’s Soul School in the Brave Writer Book Shop: https://bravewriter.com/book-shop/list/podcast-recommendationsVisit Amber’s website at heritagemom.comAmber is @heritagemomblog on InstagramTry out our Brave Writer Practice PagesFind our podcast book recommendations in the Brave Writer Book Shop: https://bravewriter.com/book-shop/list/podcast-recommendationsLearn more about the
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