Cynthia Leitich Smith & Shaun Taylor-Corbett.

Autor: Reed, Jo
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Zdroj: AudioFile; Apr/May2024, Vol. 32 Issue 6, p20-21, 2p, 6 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: This article features an interview with author Cynthia Leitich Smith and narrator Shaun Taylor-Corbett, discussing their collaboration on audiobooks for kids and teens. They specifically address their work in representing Indigenous experiences and voices. Cynthia talks about the origin of her book Harvest House, which combines fun and spooky elements with addressing misrepresentations of Native people. Shaun discusses his process as a narrator and how the book resonated with him personally. Cynthia also shares her experience curating the Indigenous-focused imprint, Heartdrum, at HarperCollins Children's Books. Shaun emphasizes the importance of Indigenous narrators and storytellers in re-imagining books for younger listeners. [Extracted from the article]
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