Growing Up Global! Raising Children to Be At Home In the World
Are you preparing your children to meet the challenges of the 21 Century global economy? Can they successfully compete and thrive in the emerging global community? Homa Sabet (growingupglobal.net) a mother of three with 20 years’ experience working with governments, businesses, and international organizations in global competitiveness and business development, has created a practical toolbox for families intent on raising global citizens to succeed in our hyper-connected world!
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
The Power of Truth with Laurie Halse Anderson
A conversation with the outstanding children and young adult writer, Laurie Halse Anderson, (halseanderson.livejournal.com) on the power of truth in writing for young readers and how to bring important ideas to life on the page in the age of video games. Her classic book Speak gave voice to a generation of youth to speak about sexual assault among teenagers. What is acceptable? When do you know you have gone too far? When does it cross the line in to sexual assault? It also created a way to talk about the taboo topic of sexual assault of young men and boys. Tell our youth the truth! They can handle it. That is Laurie’s motto. One well worth listening to!
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
An Interview with Legendary Visual Futurist Syd Mead!
An exclusive interview with the legendary Syd Mead, the influential conceptual designer and visual futurist for cinematic cult classics: Tron, Blade Runner and Aliens. What is the role of dreaming in envisioning the future, why flying cars have not become science-fact yet, and what has Syd learned about designing for the real world from envisioning classic sci-fi space odysseys. ”Imagination…the idea, supersedes technique. There are more people in the world who make things than there are people who think of things to make.” (www.sydmead.com)
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Race, Identity & “Happy Feminism” with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The critically acclaimed award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stopped by during the Texas Book Festival for a heartfelt conversation on race, identity and what it means to be a writer today in Africa. Tune in and be inspired by this remarkable young writer who is fast becoming the most distinguished voice of her generation. (http://www.l3.ulg.ac.be/adichie/)
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Joyce Maynard on Writing & Life!
Does life offer a second chance at finding yourself? Is it possible to have a creative reawakening in the second half of one’s life? Join me and my guest, author Joyce Maynard (joycemaynard.com), who stopped by during the Texas Book Festival, to discuss the art of living and the craft of writing. And how persistence, faith in one’s chosen path and developing our passion for our craft and work can lead to an unexpected and fulfilling life of creativity!
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.