This year, breaking news and current events have been hard to avoid–2020 just keeps on delivering unbelievable twists and turns. Join us for Episode 19 of Kidliterate, where we look at a few ways kids can stay informed without getting bored or overwhelmed, and how families can discuss the news together in a way that works for everyone. Plus, we talk about what we’re reading and what YOU’re reading. Enjoy! Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls This episode is sponsored by Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls, the best-selling book and podcast (now in its fourth season!). Look for the podcast wherever you like to listen, and thanks to Rebel Girls for sponsoring our show! We are part of the Amazon Affilates Program, which means if you click through one of our Amazon links and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks! Links we discussed: KidNuz, a daily news podcast for kids The Week Junior, a weekly news magazine for kids What we’re reading: Sarah is still reading The Book Of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd, and has Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle on deck Allegra is reading The Martian by Andy Weir What you’re reading: Madison wrote to us to say that her one-year-old loves Dinosaurumpus (Tony Mitton), We’re Going On A Bear Hunt (Helen Oxenbury), and The Snail And The Whale (Julia Donaldson). She’s reading The Magic Tree House series (Mary Pope Osborn) aloud to her three-year-old, and enjoying Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship (L.M. Elliott). Thanks for listening, Madison and family! Email us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!