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The Children's Literature Podcast

The Children's Literature Podcast

By: T.Q. Townsend
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Grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to share with kidsCopyright 2020 by TQ Townsend Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Fireside Tale: NASA is Rewriting the Myth of Artemis and Orion!

    Fireside Tale: NASA is Rewriting the Myth of Artemis and Orion!
    Apr 9 2026
    Human beings are going back to the moon! As I recorded this episode, Artemis II was on its journey to the moon and back again, with four crew members on board the Orion spacecraft. But what do Artemis and Orion have to do with each other? Quite a lot, actually! These two were hunting buddies … Continue reading "Fireside Tale: NASA is Rewriting the Myth of Artemis and Orion!"
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    17 mins
  • 232 – Let’s Play Skyrim and Talk About Mythology

    232 – Let’s Play Skyrim and Talk About Mythology
    Mar 20 2026
    It’s been a long time since I took any time for myself to play video games, and I randomly had the idea that if I can drag myself out of bed early enough, I could revisit Skyrim and chat about the myths and legends that went into its worldbuilding. In this foray into a damp, … Continue reading "232 – Let’s Play Skyrim and Talk About Mythology"
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    22 mins
  • 231 – Pinocchio Unstrung and THE BRIDE!

    231 – Pinocchio Unstrung and THE BRIDE!
    Mar 18 2026
    There have recently been a bunch of ultraviolent makeovers of classic children’s stories. Some are schlocky horror fun. And some are just dreadful. Pinocchio Unstrung looks like promisingly gory twist on Carlo Collodi’s already scary tale, while THE BRIDE! was a painfully bad attempt to update Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
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    20 mins
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