In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Liz Lantigua, the founder of Good News Book Fair, a company that provides curated book fairs for schools. They discuss the importance of screening books for children, the impact of reading on a child's imagination, and ways to make reading fun during the summer. Liz shares her journey from being a news reporter to starting a book fair company and emphasizes the need for wholesome and engaging books for children. She also addresses the misconception of banned books and highlights the responsibility of parents and teachers in selecting appropriate books for children.

Takeaways

• Screening books for children is important to ensure they are age-appropriate and align with family values.
• Reading helps develop a child's imagination and an have a positive impact on their emotional well-being.
• Making reading fun during the summer can help prevent the 'summer slide' and keep children engaged with books.
• Good News Book Fair provides curated book fairs for schools, offering a wide selection of wholesome and engaging books for children.
• The idea of banned books is a marketing ploy, and it is the responsibility of parents and teachers to select appropriate books for children.
  
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