Books and Bandages
Books & Bandages: Where Storytelling Meets Child Health
Hosted by two pediatricians and children’s book authors, Books & Bandages explores how storytelling supports the emotional, physical, and developmental health of children. From bedtime books to big health questions, we unpack how narratives can be powerful tools for connection, healing, and growth.
Books and Bandages
The Wishlist Episode
In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s writers to highlighting programs like Reach Out and Read and innovative book vending machines, Jackie and Nusheen imagine all the ways stories can inspire, heal, and connect. They also discuss the joy of children’s literature, the importance of representation, and new ways books and podcasts can bring stories to life for kids and families.
Join them for a fun, heartfelt conversation about books as medicine, storytelling as advocacy, and the endless possibilities ahead.