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Combating Ableism | Through Her Eyes Author Keshia LaVett Ep 93
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Keshia LaVett, in her novel Through Her Eyes, puts a spotlight on the often overlooked experiences of the visually impaired. Drawing from her rich background as an educator, LaVett brings to life the story of Hope, a young girl striving for independence while navigating the world with a visual impairment.
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In this engaging conversation with host Jamie Truman, Keshia talks about the student that inspired the character of Hope and her passion for bringing more inclusive representation in children’s literature. She dives into issues of ableism and shares her personal observations as a literacy teacher, including the importance of teaching children how to be compassionate and accepting of those with disabilities.
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Keshia also discusses her writing process, focusing her commitment to the authentic telling of Hope's journey through the daily challenges and victories of someone sight-challenged.
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Tune in to learn about Keshia’s future plans to address discrimination and foster more empathy and understanding for the visually impaired community!
Connect with Keshia LaVett:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
Connect with Jamie at Truman Charities:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
YouTube
Email: info@trumancharities.com
This episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/
अध्यायों
1. Combating Ableism | Through Her Eyes Author Keshia LaVett Ep 93 (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Disability Through Literature (00:00:01)
3. Humanize Individuals With Disabilities (00:07:18)
4. Advocating for Caregivers of Disabilities (00:21:10)
5. Author Discusses New Book With Podcast (00:27:33)
132 एपिसोडस
Manage episode 398435914 series 3404254
Keshia LaVett, in her novel Through Her Eyes, puts a spotlight on the often overlooked experiences of the visually impaired. Drawing from her rich background as an educator, LaVett brings to life the story of Hope, a young girl striving for independence while navigating the world with a visual impairment.
-
In this engaging conversation with host Jamie Truman, Keshia talks about the student that inspired the character of Hope and her passion for bringing more inclusive representation in children’s literature. She dives into issues of ableism and shares her personal observations as a literacy teacher, including the importance of teaching children how to be compassionate and accepting of those with disabilities.
-
Keshia also discusses her writing process, focusing her commitment to the authentic telling of Hope's journey through the daily challenges and victories of someone sight-challenged.
-
Tune in to learn about Keshia’s future plans to address discrimination and foster more empathy and understanding for the visually impaired community!
Connect with Keshia LaVett:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
Connect with Jamie at Truman Charities:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
YouTube
Email: info@trumancharities.com
This episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/
अध्यायों
1. Combating Ableism | Through Her Eyes Author Keshia LaVett Ep 93 (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Disability Through Literature (00:00:01)
3. Humanize Individuals With Disabilities (00:07:18)
4. Advocating for Caregivers of Disabilities (00:21:10)
5. Author Discusses New Book With Podcast (00:27:33)
132 एपिसोडस
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