3 episodes

Welcome to Can We Talk About This?, a podcast for middle grade readers by middle grade readers who seek to understand the world around them through stories that include big topics and social issues.

The podcast is designed, scripted, and recorded by middle grade readers under the guidance of fifth grade teacher, Melissa Guerrette.

Can We Talk About This‪?‬ Melissa Guerrette

    • Arts

Welcome to Can We Talk About This?, a podcast for middle grade readers by middle grade readers who seek to understand the world around them through stories that include big topics and social issues.

The podcast is designed, scripted, and recorded by middle grade readers under the guidance of fifth grade teacher, Melissa Guerrette.

    Can We Talk About This: Merci Suarez Changes Gears

    Can We Talk About This: Merci Suarez Changes Gears

    In this episode, readers discuss the social issues of Meg Medina's debut novel, Merci Suarez Changes Gears (Candlewick, 2018). Topics discussed include Alzheimer's Disease, poverty, and stereotypes.

    • 12 min
    Can We Talk About This: The Benefits of Being an Octopus

    Can We Talk About This: The Benefits of Being an Octopus

    In this episode, readers discuss the social issues of Ann Braden's debut novel, The Benefits of Being an Octopus (Sky Pony Press, 2018). Topics discussed include poverty, belonging, and gun violence.

    • 18 min
    Can We Talk About This: The Seventh Wish

    Can We Talk About This: The Seventh Wish

    This episode features conversation about the social issue of substance use disorder as portrayed in The Seventh Wish, by Kate Messner (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016). 

    • 10 min

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