{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast","title":"#44 Leveraging Literature to Teach Cultural Competence with Sheetal Sheth","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2197,"description":"In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer sits down with author, actress, and producer Sheetal Sheth. They explore the impact of Sheth's children's books, including her Anjali series and Raashi's Rakhis, and discuss how her stories highlight cultural competence and representation for young readers.\nKey Topics Discussed:\nSheth’s journey from acting to writing children's literature.\nThe importance of diverse representation in children's books.\nHow storytelling can foster empathy and understanding in classrooms.\nApproaching sensitive topics in children's literature without shying away from tough conversations.\nTips for teachers on incorporating diverse stories into classroom settings.\nCall to Action:\nListen to this episode to learn how to use diverse stories to enrich classroom experiences and teach cultural competence.\nEpisode Links:\nSheetal Sheth's Website – www.sheetalsheth.com\nSheetal Sheth's Instagram – @beneaththesheetz\nReading is Fundamental (RIF) – www.rif.org\nBe Podcast Network – www.BePodcast.network\nGuest Bio:\nSheetal Sheth is an actress, producer, and the author of the Anjali series, the first children's book series featuring a South Asian hero. Her latest book, Raashi's Rakhis, continues her mission of creating engaging, inclusive stories for children.\nHost Bio:\nSeth Fleischauer: Learn more about Seth’s work at Banyan Global Learning, where he helps educators bring cultural and digital competence and transformative learning into classrooms worldwide.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aX0c3Zcu_BWgnhhPpU7UI3YNLxRjFjQabj8M1H8irwE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjhi/ZWY0ZTA5YTUxYjE1/YTlmY2NlYTQ3NDkz/ZDZlYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}