Edit Your Life Episode 140: Raising Good Citizens

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During this divisive moment in our country, how do we model good citizenship for our kids? In Episode 140 of Edit Your Life, I interview Rana DiOrio, co-author of the forthcoming book What Does It Mean to Be American? Rana shares what inspired her to write the book, what she felt was missing in the children’s book publishing market, and how books can open the door to two foundational aspects of good citizenship: inclusivity and empathy.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

Minimalist Parenting (our book)
Rana’s book, What Does It Mean to Be American? (Amazon, available for preorder before April 8, 2018)
What Does It Mean to be Global?
Rana’s other books (Amazon)
Creative Mint (Rana’s new company)
Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” (Rana’s happy song)
A 6th grade activist writing “get out the vote” postcards in her “America Is…” tee (Brave New World Designs Instagram)
America Is… tee (Brave New World Designs)
Future Voter tee (Brave New World Designs)
Two recent editorial pieces by Rana: Writing a book with my Republican friend taught me about ties that bind + Let’s show children what it means to be American and inspire them to honor our democracy
Book recommendation from Rana: Teaching and Learning for Intercultural Understanding: Engaging Young Hearts and Mind
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