Judging Your Book Covers - What Your Bookshelves Reveal About You
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the power of diverse literature in shaping perspectives and fostering empathy in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Janan Sarwar. Delve into the concept of "Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors" in children's literature and its impact on personal growth and societal understanding. Discover how the speaker's Bengali-American upbringing influenced her journey as a publishing professional, pharmacist, and entrepreneur. Learn about the importance of representation in books and how diverse bookshelves can break down barriers, celebrate cultural richness, and nurture empathy from an early age. Reflect on your own reading habits and the contents of your bookshelves as you consider the transformative potential of embracing diverse perspectives in literature and life.
Syllabus
Judging Your Book Covers: What Your Bookshelves Reveal About You | Dr. Janan Sarwar | TEDxOcala
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