Mining for the Heart of History: Beth Anderson on Thomas Jefferson, Critical Thinking, and Crafting Engaging Nonfiction

In this episode of The Growing Readers podcast, host Bianca
Schulze sits down with award-winning children's author Beth
Anderson to discuss her latest book, Thomas Jefferson's Battle
for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose. Beth shares her
unique approach to crafting engaging nonfiction, including her
process of "mining for the heart of the story" and her dedication
to thorough research and meticulous revision.


Listeners will gain insight into:


Beth's writing journey and her passion for bringing
lesser-known historical events to life

The importance of critical thinking and questioning in
children's literature

How stories from the past can empower young readers

The collaborative process between author and illustrator in
picture book creation



Beth also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming titles, including
stories about America's first female detective and a teenage
sculptor who created an iconic statue of Abraham Lincoln. This
episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in children's
literature, history, or the art of storytelling.


Join us for an inspiring conversation about widening children's
worlds through compelling nonfiction and the power of connecting
readers to the past.





Transcription: You can read the
transcription on The Children's Book Review (coming soon).


Order Copies: Thomas Jefferson's Battle for
Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Resources:


Visit Beth Anderson online: https://bethandersonwriter.com/