Welcome to the KPJR Book Club
What started in Spring 2019 as an intimate group of trauma-informed readers has burgeoned into a monthly book club of engaged educators, school psychologists, public policy experts, nonprofit leaderships, business leaders, faith-based organizations, community organizers, parents, and students alike, with a monthly online reach averaging 1 Million people across global media markets.
With over 5,000 dedicated readers, the KPJR Book Club spotlights leading authors with literary works spanning themes at the intersection of play, early childhood, trauma, health and wellness, psychology and mental health, toxic stress, education, resilience-building, and stories that unify and inspire the best in personal and civic engagement.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES
A Special Q&A with Amy Tan, Bestselling Author of The Joy Luck Club and The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
In conversation with Christian Cooper, Emmy-winning host of “Extraordinary Birder” and author of NY Times bestselling memoir Better Living Through Birding.
THE DEEPEST WELL
A Conversation With Award-Winning Physician, Author, Researcher, and Advocate, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. Moderated by Susan Scott, President, Public Television Major Markets Group.
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is an award-winning physician, researcher and advocate dedicated to changing the way our society responds to one of the most serious, expensive and widespread public health crises of our time: childhood trauma.
THE LIGHTHOUSE EFFECT
A Q&A with Award-Winning Author and National Foster Care Advocate, Steve Pemberton. Hosted by Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Childhood Trauma Expert. Moderated by Susan Scott, PBS Media Executive and Prevent Child Abuse America Board Member.
Steve Pemberton is an award-winning author, philanthropist and youth mentor. Explore his latest book “The Lighthouse Effect: How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact in the World”.
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
A Q&A With Award-Winning Author, Dr. Beverly Tatum. Moderated by Rev. Professor Keith Magee, ThD, FRHistS, FRSA
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is an award-winning educational leader, best-selling author, and President Emerita of Spelman College. Explore her latest book “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race”.
IT STARTS WITH ME
a Q&A with Author Dr. Bernice A. King in Conversation with Rev. Professor Keith Magee, ThD, FRHistS, FRSA
Dr. Bernice A. King is an American lawyer, minister, and the youngest child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She is the author of “It Starts With Me.” This timely children’s book teaches children the importance of pushing for change through love.
Play
How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
A Q&A With Author and Founder of The National Institute for Play, Dr. Stuart Brown. Moderated by Jeff Harry, Rediscover Your Play
Dr. Stuart Brown, MD is the founder of the National Institute for Play, where he speaks, consults and educates organizations, corporations, universities, and public policy makers about the importance of play in our lives and the unexpected, serious consequences that occur when play is neglected.
The Power of Fun: how to feel alive again
A Q&A With Author Catherine Price. Moderated by CEO of Clifford Beers Community Health Partners, Alice Forrester, PhD.
Catherine Price is an award-winning science journalist and speaker and the author of books including, “The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again and How to Break Up with Your Phone”. She is also the creator and founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com. She helps people scroll less, live more, and have fun.
A New Day One
A Q&A With Author and Foster Youth Advocate, Rodney Walker. Moderated by Theresa Barila and Rock Griffin of the Community Resilience Initiative (CRI)
Rodney Walker is an American author, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker. He is the bestselling author of “A New Day One: Trauma, Grace, and a Young Man’s Journey from Foster Care to Yale” and “Wounds You Can Not See”, and is most known for his work in trauma-informed education.
Love is the Way
a Q&A With author Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, moderated by Rev. Professor Keith Magee, ThD, FRHistS, FRSA
Reverend Michael Bruce Curry is an American bishop who is the 27th and current presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. Elected in 2015, he is the first African American to serve as presiding bishop in The Episcopal Church. Explore his latest book “Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times”.
OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA
a FIRESIDE CHAT WITH renowned author Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D. of Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
Welcome to a special KPJR Book Club fireside chat with renowned author Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D. of Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Sally delves into her award-winning book OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA (2nd Edition) and answers questions for parents & educators as they head back-to-school during uncertain times.
