Jessica Jackson on Books, Belonging, and the Bronx Children’s Museum
In Season 2, Episode 6 of The Missing Book Podcast, host Luz Maria Mack sits down with author, educator, and Afro-Latina creative Jessica Jackson, Director of Education and Programs at the Bronx Children’s Museum.
Jessica shares the inspiration behind her children’s books, The Otter in Charge and Mimi Can’t Camouflage, which help young readers explore conflict resolution, self-advocacy, flexibility, confidence, and celebrating what makes them unique.
Luz and Jessica discuss her journey to becoming a traditionally published author through Capstone, the importance of social-emotional learning…
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