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Solli Raphael is an award-winning author, poet, advocate, and acclaimed keynote speaker. His latest book, Starlight, aims to guide self-discovery and expression in kids and teens.

This episode includes a discussion of Starlight by Solli Raphael, as well as reading recommendations including:

Window by Jeannie Baker
Morris Gleitzman
Deborah Abela
Limelight by Solli Raphael
Spotlight by Solli Raphael
Robert Frost
Maya Angelou

Also discussed are:

• The experience of becoming a published author as a teenager
• Finding joy in both classic and contemporary poetry
• Injecting more philosophy into the English curriculum
• The importance of having conversations around identity