Jael Richardson on Storytelling, Identity, and Representation

11/09/2025 51 min Temporada 5 Episodio 15
Jael Richardson on Storytelling, Identity, and Representation

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins sits down with author and Festival of Literary Diversity founder Jael Richardson. From her father's story as the CFL's first Black quarterback to her own journey as a writer and mother, Jael shares how faith, family, and storytelling shape identity. Together, they explore why representation matters, how stories build empathy, and what today's youth need most from the books and leaders in their lives.

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