Obama Presidential Center Bookmaking Event - Season 4 Premiere

Season 4 ep 1 - ep 143 Falling for Learning Podcast  PREMIERE OF SEASON 4 FALLING FOR LEARNING PODCAST This episode focuses on the upcoming Lit’l Authors Bookmaking Workshop (https://flowuptoday.com/event) at the Obama Presidential Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026! This workshop is designed for children to craft their own books and boost their confidence. Wanda Lee Florestine collaborated with Falling for Learning Podcast, Flow Up Productions, and I Am Possible LLC for the bookmaking event. Parents, educators, and the community can get involved by joining, donating, and supporting creative expression in young learners. Discover the inspiring journey of Wanda Lee Florestine as she shares her innovative ideas for fostering creativity, confidence, and love for learning in children. She details personal stories of overcoming trauma, and her insights on writing, education, and social justice. Main Topics: - The origins of Wanda's Lit’l Authors Bookmaking Workshop and its impact - Building confidence and voice in children through creative projects - Navigating trauma and systemic challenges in education and life - The significance of representation and storytelling in shaping perceptions - How community and family influence learning and personal growth - Insights into Wanda's career journey from community college to leadership in HR and education Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Wanda Lee Florestine and her upcoming event (03:37) The conception and origins of the Little Authors Bookmaking Workshop (06:41) Childhood memories of creating books and crafting confidence through writing (12:19) Challenges faced during school and trauma's impact on learning (15:39) Why fostering love for writing and reading sparks lifelong learning (20:20) Navigating school transitions and developing resilience (25:12) Personal stories of writing, humor, and cultural identity (30:30) Wanda’s educational journey from community college to HR leadership (36:30) Addressing unconscious biases and systemic representation (42:39) The importance of positive narratives and self-storytelling (49:00) How to connect with Wanda and participate in her future events Resources & Links: Flow Up Productions (https://flowuptoday.com) — Wanda's platform for ongoing events and resources Fifty Years of Assimilation — Wanda's book on Black identity and societal change Reclaiming the Jungle — Her upcoming psychological exploration of systemic myths Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America (https://youtu.be/yDW5ROyU\_fw?si=pPRYFzewTBSGlZKj)